First time trying this place and let me tell you I was blown away by the food. We tried the…read moreSicilian muffaletta and the Nola muffaletta. Both were fabulous. Then we tried a slice of the Sfincione slice of pizza. Yummy! Then moved on to the wedding soup which was my personal favorite. And finished with a slice of cheesecake! Hands down a great place to grab and go homestyle food.

Excellent sandwich. Stop here pick up your picnic. Head over to George George park and eat under a…read moretree by the pond. Soooo good Bathrooms a short walk away.

Food is very fresh and amazing. Great service and very clean restaurant . I would highly recommend…read morethis place to all my family and friends

I was so excited for Emesa to open in downtown Mt. Clemens. We so desperately need a healthy option…read moredowntown. I am happy to report that it was worth the wait. The food is fantastic! Fast, fresh and absolutely delicious. Their chicken shwarma bowl is one of the best in have ever had, it is exceptionally flavorful. Each day of the week they have a special. Thursday is chicken shwarma bowls so I look forward to my new Thursday lunch. I am eager to try the Monday t-bone special. I have only gotten carry out. The interior was a bit conform me. There is no host stand or counter. I kind of stood there for a few minutes trying to figure out where to pickup my food until someone saw me. I think that could use some improvement but otherwise this place is a welcomed addition to downtown!

I've ordered from here twice now and not times, the pizza and wings were fantastic! Cheese tasted…read moregreat, cooked perfectly. We had friends over and even they commented on how tasty the pizza and wings were. Asked where we got it from and said they'd be ordering from here as well!

Ordered a pepperoni pizza and a cheese pizza. Both were very good. I prefer a little crispier crust…read morebut the flavor of the sauce was great. I will definitely be ordering from them again.

incredible food! great service. amazing prices. you cannot find better Italian food in Macomb!…read morewow!!!

I totally LOVE GIUESEPP'S here in Monroe Michigan. They are my place to always eat. They are so…read morevery nice when I call to order my food. I have only nice things to say about them and their food. Thank you so much. Kay Goins

Good food, not terribly expensive. They know how to cook your salmon rare when you request it and…read morethe veggies and not cooked to death. Pizzas are 1/2 price on Tuesdays and are better than most around GP.

Food was good, nice environment. Staff is kind, had a question about the menu and the owner came…read moreout to talk to us. Only wish the pasta portion was a little bit bigger for the what I paid but most Italian restaurants are like this, still very tasty and would eat here again. Pizza portion was huge

We ordered lunch at Mama Cookin after getting a coupon in the latest Pennysaver. Two sandwiches and…read morea corned beef egg roll, at a very reasonable price. The food was delivered very quickly through one of the many delivery services, and we dug in. The egg rolls were really tasty, even though one had experienced a minor blowout. I'd definitely order them again. The sandwiches were both really nice size and delicious. High quality and filling was the recipe of the day. We will order from them again, and surely try some of the other options on the menu, maybe even the pizza. They certainly have a lot of options. What a great local addition!

Best Philly in town. Tried all of them on the menu and it was delicious. Highly recommend.read more

When we moved out to the area back in 2007 we drove around to see what was available in the way of…read morenice, casual restaurants...and we came across Guiseppes. We had our first dinner there on the night we moved into the new place, and we keep coming back. The food is good, very good every time we visit, but (full disclosure) we have a genuine soft spot for this one because of shared history. I travel for a living and am gone for weeks at a time, so I eat out alot and when I'm home, I prefer a home-cooked meal. My spouse, on the other hand, works from home and is always eating at home and it's not fair to insist we only eat at home when I'm back from the road. We have a traditional "stirrup cup" dinner out, usually the night before I fly out, and we often come back to Guiseppes...but since I'm leaving on a Monday we decided to make tonight our 'au revoir' dinner out. Our attractive, attentive server brought a breadbasket and took our drink orders after we were quickly seated at a booth. I had their lasagna; my spouse had their spaghetti with oil, garlic and tomatoes and we each had a side salad; a simple dish, but it hits the proverbial spot with flavor galore. I paired my entree with a house Cabernet: a dry compliment to the lasagna (my spouse prefers ice water). The lasagna is served very hot with plenty of sauce and oozing cheese: just as I like it. The spaghetti was also piping hot and the garlic aroma wafted around us like a virtual neck-scarf. Very appetizing! We had a leisurely dinner and as usual, we weren't rushed to clear the booth for the next diners, which is nice. The bill arrived and was about what I'd expect to pay: about $35 including the wine and minus the gratuity ( I tip a minimum of $5 or at least 20%) and it was well worth it. Our server, Aubrey, provided a 'to go' box for my spouse's remaining spaghetti; there's easily enough for another meal. We were bid a fond 'arrivederci' but fear not: we'll definitely be back!

Pretty good for a neighborhood Italian restaurant. Both the meat sauce and marinara were flavorful,…read moreand on the sweeter side. The lasagna was meatier than I'm used to, but I liked it. I prefer a cheese ravioli to meat, so that wasn't my favorite. The fried mozzarella was very good. Fresh mozzarella and a sweet tomato marinara for dipping. The chicken Caesar was a little small. The dressing was creamy with tang and spice. Chicken was cooked well and a nice ratio to the lettuce & croutons. The pistachio gelato was AMAZING! Cool, refreshing and a perfect way to cleanse your palate after the Italian seasoning and garlic! Do not skip this! We jokingly said we'd start with dessert next time so we can try some of their other offerings! I'll definitely return.

TLDR: The River Rat is an overall good experience, but the food ranged from amazing to mediocre…read more The place itself was relatively lively and cozy. The servers were attentive to our needs. The dishes I ate will be rated separately because of their range in quality. Bread Basket: 4/5 The bread basket that came with the prime rib that I ordered was better than most. It came with multiple freshly baked dinner rolls with some char on them and crispy breadsticks, complemented by a garlicky butter. Soup of the Day (Seafood Bisque): 5/5 This soup was the best dish of all that I had ordered. Despite being a side dish for the prime rib, its rich flavor overshadowed everything else I ate for the evening. House Salad: 2.5/5 The salad is a standard salad that you can skip. Nothing special. Louisiana Lemon Pepper Walleye: 4/5 The walleye was the second best dish. It was a well seasoned, large filet that had a great tartar sauce to go with it. This is a dish I would order again if I came back. Prime Rib: 3/5 The prime rib was surprisingly underwhelming. The edges of the prime were a little tougher than I'd like, and the prime rib itself came out a little cold. The au jus could have been reduced to be a little more concentrated as well. Overall, if I were to come back I would choose to order some different menu items, apart from the soup.

River Rat has a lot of potential, but right now it feels very dated and in need of a serious…read morerefresh. The interior and overall atmosphere come across as old, grungy, and worn down, and the space could really benefit from a facelift. This doesn't feel like a place locals would regularly come to hang out for drinks or drink specials. It seems much more like a lunch or dinner stop than a true neighborhood gathering place. With stronger management, more creativity, better promotions, and an updated atmosphere, I think this place could become much more appealing. The food was okay, but nothing especially memorable. Overall, the experience was pretty forgettable. There's definitely potential here, but it needs some attention and a new direction to really stand out.