You’d Never Guess Some Of The Best Italian Food In Michigan Is Hiding In This 80-Year-Old Building
The Great Lake State may be well known for Cornish pasties, Coney Island dogs, and freshly caught fish. But sometimes you just want to have a comforting plate of spaghetti or a slice of pizza. To satisfy your craving, head to this Italian restaurant in Indian River, Michigan that’s housed inside a building that is more than 80-years-old.
Vivio's Italian and American Restaurant is located in the northern Lower Peninsula, about 30 minutes south of Mackinac City.
The main dining room was built in 1938 and originally was known as the House of Sandwiches. While the cuisine may have changed over the years, this building has been serving up delicious food to guests for over 80 years.
The atmosphere is dark and romantic in a rustic setting with taxidermy animals. Vivio’s is a popular place among locals due to the large food portions and the delightful checkers game you can play while you wait for your table!
If you’re looking for a place to take your sweetheart, or the whole family, to dinner with glowing twinkle lights and a cozy atmosphere, you’ll fall in love with Vivio's.
For hours of operation and to see the menu, visit Vivio’s website. Have you been to this charming Italian restaurant before? Let us know about your experience in the comments below. If you have a favorite local eatery that you would like to see featured, submit a nomination form and we may feature it. While you’re in Indian River, be sure to spend the night at the Best Campground In America.
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Address: 4531 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749, USA
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Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
