Cello Italian Restaurant

Cello Italian Restaurant in downtown Howell, Michigan, offers an authentic yet modern Italian dining experience that has earned recognition as one of Mlive's Best Italian Restaurant Newcomers. Chef and owner Adam Merkel creates handcrafted pasta dishes designed for sharing, including the signature Carbonara with bucatini, black pepper cream sauce, pancetta, peas, roasted cipollini onions, and a perfectly poached egg yolk. The menu features small and large portion options, allowing guests to sample multiple dishes throughout the meal. Other standout pasta offerings include the Lamb Bolognese with cavatelli, braised lamb shank, mint mascarpone, and rich Barolo red sauce, as well as the Wild Mushroom Gnocchi made with hand-cut ricotta gnocchi and cream sauce. The restaurant boasts an extensive Italian wine selection and serves housemade limoncello, a traditional digestif. Located at 209 East Grand River Avenue in the heart of Howell's downtown district, Cello provides both indoor dining and outdoor patio seating. The restaurant offers curbside pick-up and delivery services, with same-day delivery available for orders placed before 3pm. Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner, Cello is perfect for family gatherings, romantic evenings, and celebrations with friends. Private dining options are available for special events and group reservations.