Cafe Nini in Grosse Pointe, MI

Cafe Nini

4.4(162)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 162 reviews (Google rating)Date Night Restaurant$ Grosse Pointe FarmsOpen now · closes 10:00 PM
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About Cafe Nini

Cafe Nini is a date-night restaurant at 98 Kercheval Ave in Grosse Pointe, MI, serving housemade pastas and Neapolitan-style pizzas. Its cozy, romantic atmosphere also has a hip, upscale character. Dinner is a popular draw, and dessert is available. The drinks selection includes wine, craft beer, cocktails and liquor, with an on-site bar and particular recognition in the listing for its wine and cocktails.

The restaurant accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner. Alongside its date-night setting, Cafe Nini accommodates groups and solo diners, with indoor seating and an outdoor seating option. Dine-in, takeout and curbside pickup are available, but delivery is not. Both free and paid street parking are listed, as are wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Cafe Nini has a Google rating of 4.4 from 162 reviews.

Known for

  • Housemade pastas
  • Neapolitan-style pizzas
  • Wine and cocktails
  • Cozy, romantic atmosphere
  • Outdoor seating

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • Great service. Great staff. Great food. Can’t beat it.

    Caden Veenhuis, August 25, 2026 · google

  • Authentic Italian cuisine done right. If you're craving real Italian food, Cafe Nini is your spot in Grosse Pointe. The atmosphere hits that perfect balance of warm and inviting, with an upscale feel. Service is attentive without being o…

    Collin Hanson, August 24, 2026 · google

  • Not the authentic Italian food I was expecting. Service was sufficient, missing the energy for a popular restaurant. The food was fine, missing the homemade comfort food feeling.

    Patrick C, August 23, 2026 · google

  • The fresh pasta is so delicious! Service was top notch.

    Jamie Howell, June 21, 2026 · google

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