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Lelli's of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI

Lelli's of Auburn Hills

4.6
4.6
1249 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
Come to Lelli's Restaurant for a fine dining experience you can't find anywhere else. Lelli's was opened by Irene and Nerio Lelli in 1939 and has been serving Northern Italian dishes to the Detroit metropolitan area ever since.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (248) 373-4440
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Call General Manager Rebecca Lelli for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Lelli's can accommodate anywhere from 10 - 200 people in a private dining area that includes a wide screen television for multimedia presentations. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Lelli's. Customized menus can be created for any group and we can accommodate most any food allergy or restriction.
  • Neighborhood
    Auburn Hills
  • Cross street
    Between M-59 and University Dr.<br />
  • Parking details
    We offer valet as well as self-park in a secure, well lit parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lelli's of Auburn Hills offers a "perfect" dining experience with attentive service and "excellent" food. Known for its classic Italian dishes, guests praise the minestrone soup and filet mignon with zip sauce. While some mention delays in service, the overall ambiance and tradition make it a must-visit.

1,249 Reviews
  1. Rita

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was outstanding . The wait was long past our reservation (about 45+ minutes) and it took some time to get service once we were seated but, it was Christmas eve.

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  2. Jim

    VIP

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a fun and positive choice for Christmas Eve family dinner. It had been several years since my last experience here at Lelli’s Inn. I will not let it be that long till my next time. Very busy as expected, but service kept up, and the decorations were festive. Steaks were great and the Veal Parm was a winner.

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  3. Heather

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a Miserable Christmas Eve Experience. The staff did everything they could to make it a wonderful evening, but they oversold the restaurant. We were placed at a folding table in a room so loud that you could not even hear the people you were sitting with. They crammed people into every nook and cranny. It completely ruined the evening! Most of the food was cold when we received it, and the time between courses was very long. I expected a more extended dinner on a busy holiday night, but this went way beyond that. Once again, this is not a reflection on the staff. They were trying, but the number of people they crammed in didn't stand a chance!

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  4. Wayne

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very fine upscale Italian restaurant that is way above average. You will not be disappointed from start to finish this restaurant is just perfect.

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  5. Julie

    VIP

    Detroit

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lelli’s did not disappoint. Haven’t been there in several years. If you want excellent filet plus all the sides, it’s worth the splurge, esp. for special occasions. Our server Latosha was excellent. Thanks for a lovely evening and delicious meal.

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  6. Lynette

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Justin was a very attentive and informative server! Thank you.

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  7. Kevin

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lelli’s never disappoints. It was a very busy evening but the staff was excellent in both attentiveness and pace. Food was delicious as always. One of my favorite restaurant and am thankful it is only 25 mins away. If you have never been, you are missing out!

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  8. Sharon

    VIP

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overheard another waitress being rude to our waitress not far from our table, which should never happen near customers. Soup wasn’t ready. Restaurant was out of Mostaccioli noodles. Prices increased significantly and the portion sizes decreased. The antipasto tray is an old staple at Lelli’s and now it’s changed to a mediocre plate of cheese and meat. The side pasta for $10-13 is now tiny. We have been coming here for many many years and not sure we will come back based on last nights experience. I was supposed to host a work event here and now I’m looking for another location.

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  9. Kathleen

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. Server was wonderful. She fit us like family. The turkey leg I was served for my dinner was a bit off for me. Took it home to try to eat. Every other guests dinner seemed to be great for them. Love the restaurant very much. 3 Thanksgiving there.

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  10. Larry

    VIP

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner and service was excellent as always. Always a pleasure to dine there.

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FAQs

Lelli's of Auburn Hills offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lelli's of Auburn Hills also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 373-4440.

Lelli's of Auburn Hills is rated 4.6 stars by 1249 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lelli's of Auburn Hills

885 N Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between M-59 and University Dr.<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Auburn Hills
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer valet as well as self-park in a secure, well lit parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (248) 373-4440
  • Catering
    Call General Manager Rebecca Lelli for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Lelli's can accommodate anywhere from 10 - 200 people in a private dining area that includes a wide screen television for multimedia presentations. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Lelli's. Customized menus can be created for any group and we can accommodate most any food allergy or restriction.
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