Best Manado Restaurant Sterling Heights Near Me

Samah Gabrail: I had a really good and positive experience at Isla Filipino Cuisine. This was my first time trying Filipino food and my first time at this restaurant. The owners of the restaurant were really nice and professional. The restaurant was clean. The food and desserts were really good. The service was excellent. I highly recommend this place. Keep up the good work 👍👍

Ashley Lynn: Delicious food! I loved my meal and my bfs. They give you quite a bit of food so it's worth the price.

Craig M.: Drove 20 minutes to meet a friend arrived well before the posted closing to a piece of paper on the window saying closed just on Saturday if they're going to close they should update the internet as most people use the internet to check on a restaurant before they go there very disappointed. I was looking forward to trying Filipino cuisine, probably won't go back. Don't like my time being wasted.

A Z: To start off, the dessert was amazing, but everything else was pretty lacking for me sadly. Upon entering the store, there wasn't anyone at the counter until a few minutes later. I ordered the chicken Adobo, and sadly it tasted pretty mediocre, a little too salty if anything. It was just a bunch of rice and chicken and a little pricy, but nothing too special sadly. I do appreciate the generous amount of chicken and rice that was given, so much that I made a second meal out of it for dinner, but I just wish there was more flavor to it. That's just my opinion though, you might really like it! Highly recommend the dessert though!

Amy Babcock: The food here's fantastic, and I absolutely loved my time dining here. While the place isn't that big, it has large portions and a decent menu. The only thing their missing is fountain pop, but they do bring out big jugs of water for your table.Place isn't cheap, but you do get a ton of food. Even for the heartiest of appetites', you'll still bring home leftovers.

Lily C.: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Tropical Ube Cake, Pancit Bihon, Adobo, Chicken AdoboMore

Laurence Mondragon: Recommended dishes Dinugan and Lechon KawaliMore

KJ Kind: Food was good!very delicious!But the cashier she had a bit of an attitude!when me and my sister in-law ordered our food and my sister in-law quite not understand the menu!and the cashier got frustrated!and her face says everything!Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5Recommended dishes Buko Halo Halo, Dinugan and Lechon Kawali Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot …More

Shawn Kind: Great service wonderful food We really enjoyed my wife's birthday at this fantastic Filipino restaurant in Sterling heightsWheelchair accessibility: I saw a ramp and the door looks accessible for a wheelchair

William Vosotros: I’ve visited them a few times when they were still in downtown Detroit. Their menu seems to get shorter on this new location. Nevertheless, I always order their pork & beans, & it doesn’t disappoint as always. My friends tend to have a not-so-good review of this place but I always end up leaving full & satisfied.

Winter Rose: Amazing food. We had chicken adobo and the Pancit. Will definitely be back. The couple that run it were very sweet too. We're excited to try the Halo Halo next time.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pancit Palabok, Chicken Adobo …More

Lawrence: So good! Just what we needed. Been living in the Metro Detroit area and so glad to have a go-to place to have some Filipino food!

Ay Nako!: . We found this restaurant from a Google search and decided to drive the additional 15 or so minutes to give it a try. My wife was born and raised in the Philippines, so she is always looking for Filipino restaurants, as we lack such places in the Cincinnati area. Anyway, Isla has the best chicken inasal I've had since our last Philippines visit in 2016! I only wished the portion was larger, but any remaining space in my stomach was quickly filled with an amazing banana fritter. I must also mention that the spicy sauce we got with the chicken inasal is easily one of the best sauces I've ever tasted in my life (and I am a huge sauce person

Reneh Gelladuga: Delicious. Tasted like home. Came on a Wednesday and it was nice and slow. Inside is super clean and modern, there’s about five small tables and another seating area near the window, so be conscious of what day and time you’re coming.We dined in and were given menus and were told to come back up front when ready to order. We chose the chicken inasal and lechon kawali.For desert I was originally going to choose the Cashew Sans Rival that was on their little dessert sheet, but luckily Tita Jacqueline asked if we wanted Turon and or Halo Halo, we said yes to both and was not disappointed.Food took about 15 minutes, but Filipino food can take a long time to cook, so I was happy to wait.The food was amazing. It tasted like home, and it was certainly made with love. The portions are perfect. Lechon wasn’t too salty, but still had a crispy bite. Inasal was packed with flavor. And I don’t know what it is about their white jasmine rice, but it tasted wonderful, the fried garlic bits on top really made a difference.Tita Jacqueline also seemed to be conscious of the time frame of where we were in our meal, because just as we were finishing up our entrees, the Halo Halo and Turon were being served. I really really appreciated that it timed out like that.Halo Halo was delicious (and messy as it should be) and the Turon was perfectly cooked.The Halo Halo tasted like the ones from home. And I appreciated the flaky, not overly sweet Turon.I felt as though the prices were a tad bit expensive, but I know Filipino food can require a lot of time and resources to cook to make it taste properly.The Owners were very nice and friendly, and I can’t wait to see them again when I have another pinoy food craving. The palabok and Batchoy is next on my list!

Nia H: Amazing food!!

Avinash Maddu: Recommended dishes Buko Halo Halo, Chicken Inasal with a Side of House SaladMore

Maelca Duncan (MAELCA): I like it yummy food , fast server , no long wait , I will love to come back to eat the other dishes looks good

Lavina Pryor: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Buko Halo Halo, Adobo Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lotMore

Kristin Roberts: They know what they are doing. I love the shrimp palabok, spaghetti and chicken wings, pork and chicken adobo.Best dessert is the cashew sans rival and the jackfruit one!I literally keep coming back to them cuz they are that good!

Savannah Byrd: This place is a hidden gem. I’ve been a few times now and can’t say enough about it. The chicken adobo and turon dessert are my favorites. For takeout, it can take a while so order well in advance. The wait is definitely worth it though.Recommended dishes Chicken Adobo …More

Alaa Saleem: High quality food, very good service, friendly atmosphere.Book earlier or you will wait for a spot.We enjoyed the taste of our Iraqi cuisine.Prices normal to high ( everything is expensive know).

Melad Shamoun: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Anna ###: حلو ونظيف واكله طيب

Daoud Baalbaki: I got Tikka Beef and Saj Shawarma a fattoush and baba gounush. I’ll start off with the goods things which were the baba gounush and Beef tikka. The salad was a 7/10 and the Saj Shawarma was honestly horrible. The chicken tasted like it’s been a day or 2 old and the fries looked like they were taken from another plate. Service wasn’t all that waiter just wanted us to order and they were slow as well. Probably won’t come again.

Mariel Sarim: Very good Iraqi and Arabic selection of food. Has a very nice atmosphere and very clean. I ordered Quzi Zarzoor and it was delicious. Our waiter Ahmed was very sweet and and a very hard worker. Will come again!

Zee: The restaurant is very pretty on the inside, however, I feel like there were more cons than pros.1. We waited almost an hour to get seated because they don’t take reservations.2. Our server literally took our order and never came back, we had other people bringing us our food. The only time he came back was when he gave us the bill. We kept having to ask other servers for water or napkins, and they wouldn’t bring them to us. They would tell our server but he never came.3. It’s very loud. The music is very loud, which I’m not sure why because with all the people in there, it’s already loud enough. They should lower it a little and not try to drown out the sound of the people.4. The food was alright. It wasn’t the greatest but it was also not the worst I’ve ever tried.5. They are very overpriced, for 2 people, we paid around $70-$80 and that’s just with 2 entrees and soup.I probably wouldn’t come here again. It was nice to try it once.

Sara: WORST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD AROUND. I literally would never go here again. The portions are ridiculously small. And when the food came out the rice was undercooked and the meat was cold. The guy in “charge” that night was the rudest unprofessional person I’ve met. I told him as politely as possible and he got confrontational and chased us around as I refused to argue any further. When I simply asked them why there was no shawarma the server pointed to a kabob and said it was shawarma. Please do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. This place is not worth the $.

Wazed Ahmed: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Lentil Soup, Shawarma, Zarzor Kabab, Hummus, Fries Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lotMore

Sana Khan: We came here as a group of six for my sisters birthday.. The attentiveness, patience and accuracy of Ahmed and the zarzoor team was incredible. My family is very picky and does not go out to eat often. But this is a place we will definitely visit again.Clean, friendly, professional, organized.Food was INCREDIBLE. Large portions. This was the absolute best and freshest hummus we have ever had. You cannot beat the hot fresh bread and the light refreshing chai.We got a combo for 5, lentils soup, fattosh salad and mixed platter snd we will have left over for days.Come hungry because you will not be disappointed.

Zafar Khan: ordered mixed appetizers, some lamb with rice, mix kabob and lentil soup. everything was good. went in ramadan they served the shahina. everything was good

Will B: One of the newer best restaurants in the area. The food was very fresh, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and it was a nice and clean place on the inside. If you are in the Sterling Heights area and looking for authentic Iraqi food, this is one of the places to try.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Kobab, Lentil Soup, Chicken Cream Chop, Mix Appetizer Sampler Platter, Chicken Kabab, Shawarma, Appetizer Platter, Zarzor Kabab, Hummus, Beef Shawarma, Fries, Lamb Chops, Chicken Shawarma …More

Nazar Allos: Very nice place and good foodFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

sabri golagh: I ordered two kebabs to go. It did not these good I don’t like before. I hope they change the recipe to the old one.

Harry Restoukian: Excellent food ...great atmosphere...friendly staff...highly recommend.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Lentil Soup, Mix Appetizer Sampler Platter, Hummus, Lamb Chops, Eggplant Salad …More

Rob J: Great food and great service. Their lamb chops are to die forFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Meg W: I order a chicken shawarma plate, asked for rice and extra garlic/bread- which I paid for. I clearly got everyone’s left over dried chicken, no rice or garlic, and undercooked fries. They were sure to give me mayo and ketchup, for what reason I’m not sure. The place is beautiful but the food wasn’t enjoyable.

Alex Harlem: Ahmed is the best server, we had so much fun, food is amazing , he is super nice and professional

Lily S: I’d have to say, Iv lived in Michigan for 3 years and This is the best Iraqi restaurant I ordered food from and the only one I like so far 😂👍I hope the quality doesn’t change over time.

Simona V: To say the food was mouthwatering and absolutely delicious would be an understatement. Everything from the hummus to the garlic sauce was spectacular and made my tastebuds go crazy. The bread was different than any other bread I’ve had, in a good way. The inside of the restaurant gives off a fancy Dubai sort of vibe. We ordered the Combo for two and it was brought out on a very large fancy platter. So much food and it was sooooo sooo delicious! We enjoyed every bite. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a beautiful lunch with the girls or a fancy dinner.

Jessie Harkins: Simply put, this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had! The atmosphere is so charming and fun, and even though you're in an upscale restaurant , it has all the feels of being at home. Our server Diane could not have been any better. She was so sweet and attentive. We felt like we wanted to invite her out with us for a girls night out sometime! The food was to die for! You can taste the love that went into this cooking! And the chef/owner Mauro came out to meet us, and we heard some of the stories he had growing up in Italy. He explained that his lasagna, he makes once a year, the week of Mothers Day (which is why my sister's and Mom and I were there) which was his mothers recipe. We got a tour of the restaurant and even got to see the bee houses he keeps in the back. He was such a wonderful man. We all felt that we've known him forever! If you've not been to this establishment yet, please don't wait. You will be so happy you went.

Julie Cooper: Great food and service. I can't wait to go back.

Trevor Diehl: Absolutely amazing! Nothing short of incredible. Our waitress Kristen was phenomenal, and the food was out of this world!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Charcuterie Board …More

Connie Leannais: Attended an event in one of the private rooms. Really enjoyed ourselves. Food was delicious. The staff was wonderful and the obvious just made it perfect. I like the smaller tables of six people which gave us time to move around as well as sit and visit with other people at the party.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Lisa Lynn: Food: 3/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 2/5More

Rainman Cycleg: The best Italian food I’ve ever eaten. The prosciutto is amazing as well as the fresh bread. We ordered the steak Diane with spinach ravioli and everything was perfect. Chef Mauro has gone above and beyond to make everything perfect. Bravo!

G Money: 1st time dining there. Cozy quiet atmosphere. The food is excellent as is the service. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about ALL of the dishes. A great wine selection to complement the variety of dishes. I will return.Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Lamb Shank, Salmon Dinner, Insalata Mista, Lamb Chops ...More

Ashley Ciamillo: Alright, I don't often leave reviews but I had an expectation coming here and spent $380 for 4 people. We had numerous issues so here is the highlight:#1: Party of 4 (3 adults and 1 child). My 9 year old daughter asked for butter with the bread - we were confidently told they do NOT have butter. I asked if he could "double check" as bitter is a common kitchen ingredient. Answer still "nope".Just a few minutes pater they offered my dayghter "buttered noodles" as a kids meal option. We are Italian, we know that butter is not typical for bread, but even in Italy they will (reluctantly) give you butter when you ask.#2: Hard pieces in our appetizer. We ordered the sausage and peppers which was good, however there were 2 pieces of hard shell which I bit into, hurting my tooth. It looked like a broken piece of muscle shell of which there were no muscles in our appetizer. Not sure how it got in there...#3: Under-poured Vino! This is practically a crime for Italians. We payed a reasonable price of $12/glass but were each under-poured (all 3 glasses) by rhe waiter who brought the bottles to the table and attempted to eye each pour. We also got 1 refill each, in hopes it would be better or perhaps measured - but it was neither. We then decided to buy a bottle after we all discussed feeling under-poured. The waiter poured 3 glasses from our bottle which was less than 50% empty, validating that we were not crazy; we were definitely under-poured. By the way, we eat out multiple times per week. We drink a lot of wine and can eyeball a 5 oz vs. 6 oz. or 9 oz. pour very easily. If your waiters arent experts, give then a MEASURED POURER!!#4: The actual dinner was DELICIOUS. For the nearly $400 price tag and considering the above issues, we probably won't return but maybe one more time to see if it was just bad staff.

Jennifer W: Went to Mangiabevi for the first time after hearing rave reviews. 5 stars for food - We tried an appetizer and two of the entrees. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated (although I will say I found the pile of shredded carrots on my plate to be weird). Our server was attentive, and the prices were on par with Italian dining. The only thing left to be desired was bar service. Our table wasn’t ready at our reservation time so we were directed to the bar to get a drink and wait. However, when we went to go get a drink, we were very rudely told by the bartender that the only two seats open were reserved (even though no one had arrived to take those seats the entire time we were waiting for our table). He did tell us we could order a drink to take back to the lobby. We asked for a drink menu but he walked away and never made eye contact with us again. We were floored. The bar is quite small so it’s not like we got lost in the crowd. At that point we decided we didn’t want to tip him and waited to order drinks at our table. So, 0 stars for bar service.

Kellie Oxie: Beat calamari I’ve ever had!! Great for going out with your friends or for a date night:)

Michelle Kozyra: Delicious food and spectacular service

Jessica McMannus: You cannot dine here unless you have a reservation. My husband and I were in the area (from out of town) and wanted to stop in and have dinner. We were turned down at the door and told we needed a reservation. We explained to the host that we were from out of town and wanted to try the place out. We were happy to wait if needed. The host told us we still needed a reservation. Never suggested any accommodation or mentioned that the restaurant was full that evening which seemed very rude.

V Bachi: April 17, 2023 we had a reservation for 5:45 for my son’s birthday dinner. This was our very first time going to this restaurant. Let me start off by saying Dianne our waitress was phenomenal. Secondly, the owner, very friendly and very inviting and last, but not least Chef Mauro where do I start off the food that he made was out of this world and he personally came out and thanked us for coming in and asked us how our food was. Such a humble and kind man. Just to throw an extra out there He is a celebrity chef, and was aired on Food Network grudge match. if you are looking for authentic Italian food, please do not pass this place up you will not forget about it.

Dario Rodas: Food: 1/5|Service: 2/5|Atmosphere: 2/5More

Tom Fallone: Hands down the best Italian food in the area by a mile..prices are above what other Italian restaurants are, but it's well worth it. The food is rich and incredible, always cooked perfectly.The owners and wait staff are always super friendly and accommodating. We've gone twice recently and can't wait to come back ASAP

Angela B.: This was our 2nd. time to MB and it's been great both times, good food and atmosphere. Very friendly staff.....Thanks Stefano, for the BD dessert.Will see you soon!

Nikki Hersha: Recommended dishes Lamb Chops, TiramisùMore

Jack Schuetz: Very crowded must make reservations also very expensiveFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5 …More