Pesto's - Flint

Without prior knowledge of Pesto's, you might drive by the rather unassuming building at the corner of Dye and Miller roads. It sits on the edge of the shopping district around Genesee Valley Shopping Center away from all of their chain restaurant competitors. Armed with only a small awning and a sign that list their daily specials. Don't let any of this fool you. What awaits you on the inside is worth it.

When you walk inside you enter an intimate setting with seats for probably no more than 45 people. The decor is very eclectic, with different tables and chairs, and the walls are lined with mirrors and Mardi Gras posters.

On tonight's visit we had a delicious dinner! My wife ordered a crock of Cheese Crusted French Onion Soup to start with, which was shared with our youngest son. He liked it too! I had a side salad.

That was followed by Chicken Artichoke Salad for my wife. It had arugula lettuce, grilled tomatoes, kalamata olives, topped with a garlic dressing, and a garlic stick on the side. Our son had Pizza, which we both sampled and liked. I decided on the Parmesan Crusted White Fish, with linguine noodles, tomato sauce, and it also came with a garlic stick on the side.

As usual the food and service was great!

Now I must confess we have ate here before and it is one of our favorite stops. Our only complaint seems to continue to be that they have a mushroom fetish, and they offer the fungi in too many dishes. On a previous visit we were talking to one of the waitresses, and learned that everything there is homemade. From the lunches and dinners to the desserts. The House Specialty is Chicken Pot Pie. It comes with garden vegetables, chunks of white and dark chicken meat in a rich gravy, flowing out of a phyllo shell. I've had this many times and it's and excellent choice.

Oh the desserts! I love a great dessert as much as the next person, but here, they are something special. I don't usually "save room for dessert", but here I do. The glass dessert case, yes "desserts under glass", is in the back next to the kitchen. Which is next to the waitress station. Which is next to the cashier... remember I told you this place was small. We ordered an Eclair - my favorite, and a slice of Chocolate Cheese Cake. Both were a perfect ending to the night!

Our Tip:

Pesto's is one of the best kept secrets of Flint, Michigan. The meals are fantastic. I think my wife said it all when at the end of our dinner she said, "I love this place!"