New Coastal Italian Restaurant Opening Up Soon Downtown Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids has said goodbye to one restaurant to make way for a new one opening up in its place. If all goes as planned, the new eatery will open in just a few weeks!

After 14 years in business at 201 Monroe Ave. NW, Reserve Wine and Food closed in May of 2024.

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It was owned by the DeVos family's Windquest Group as is the new eatery. A post to social media on the closure of Reserve Wine and Food called it "bittersweet" and continued:

The renovation of the Lyon Square project has offered us the opportunity to rethink our space and our vision to bring you an entirely new concept at the end of this year.

If you're not familiar, the renovation of Lyon Square includes a covered river overlook, accessibility improvements, added greenspace, seating, snowmelt systems, space for weddings and other events.

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An Italian coastal kitchen called Allora is set to replace Reserve Wine and Food. Initially it was hoped that the restaurant would open at the end of 2024, general manager Parker Bulliment now tells MLive they are aiming for an April 23, 2025 opening.

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Allora's menu has yet to be revealed, but guests are promised a "unique and inspiring dining experience" and "fresh, seasonal ingredients."

Follow the restaurant on Facebook for updates.