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Emil's


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4 of 5 stars 40 ratings
40 ratings
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#16 of 246 restaurants in Lansing
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Average price*: $ 25
  • Address: 2012 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-3097
  • Phone:  (517) 482-4430
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2 of 5 stars
BOATFEET 1 contribution
EATON RAPIDS MI
May 19, 2009

my family practically grew up in this resturaunt. since bob retired it has gone downhill in a hurry. the portions have shrunk---the sauce has gotten bland and NO COLESLAW ANYMORE--- WHAT'S UP WITH THAT????? unfortunately i think my last trip to emils occured today. sorry guys i'll miss the bean soup. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 12, 2009

nice and quaint more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 11, 2009

Good Italian and nice old family owned place more

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2 of 5 stars
jpete02 114 contributions
Lansing, Michigan
Feb 11, 2009

Emil's is a Lansing original and it hurts me to write this review. However, my last two experiences at this restaurant have left me to conclude that this restaurant is past its prime and going downhill fast. In my opinion, the service at Emil's has always been spotty at best and the restuarant could use a could cleaning but the... more

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4 of 5 stars
RandyPLansing 31 contributions
Jan 25, 2009

Very good Italian food more

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1 of 5 stars
Danuan 1 contribution
Lansing
Sep 23, 2008

Food was not worth the money Server was unattentive, rude and sassy Food was cold Small portions Presentation was sloppy Management was nonexistant Bill was incorrect Dinners came out at different times Appetizers came after the salad/soup, which in addition were wrong No bread was offered like advertised I will not be coming back more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 2, 2008

The BEST Homemade Bean Soup in Town! The Lasanga is pretty tasty too! more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 17, 2008

Some of the worst "Italian" food I have ever had. My husband got food poisoning there. more

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4 of 5 stars
bagoness 3 contributions
Lansing, Michigan
Apr 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Having grown up in Lansing, I've known Emil's for a long time. My great grandfather gave them a little help during Prohibition...ahem...my grandfather often went there. My father could be found there quite often during his early 20s. I was passed off, as a baby, to the friendly family that owned and operated Emil's and their staff so that my... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 28, 2008

I like it, in a mold old americanized italian food way. more

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Emil's Address

2012 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-3097
Tel: (517) 482-4430
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.