I met a group of friends here for dinner. Most of the group got zucchini noodles with various toppings. I had the honey-peppered beef angus brisket. It was a bunch of things I would never think to put together (the brisket, orzo "mac" and cheese, fried onions & molasses bbq sauce) and it was really good. My only real complaints are that they charge for bread and for salad. I guess charging for bread is becoming a thing; this is the second restaurant I've been to recently where they've done that. If their menu prices were lower, I could understand it, but with entrees at $20 - $40, I would expect at least a piece of bread and an accompanying vegetable. read more

D'Amato's - Honey - Peppered Angus Beef Brisket - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This was our second date night at D'Amato's. The service was excellent. I'm pretty sure we had the same waitress last time, and she was great at checking in on us and making sure our glasses were full. The atmosphere of D'Amato's is nice. It's great for a casual date or a nice meal with friends. We started with the bread board which was alright. I think they described the bread as focaccia, so I was expecting a bread with more of a crunchy crust and the classic dimples on top. However, this bread was fluffy and soft, but it was still very good. I'm not sure if I would get it again since it felt like a bread board I could put together at home. I preferred the bruschetta we got last time. For my entree, I went with the chicken parm which was very good. The chicken was coated well and the sauce was delicious. Overall, this is a great spot for Italian food in Royal Oak, and we'll be back for future date nights. read more

D'Amato's - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Arrive for my Birthday with a party of 6 Host seemed distracted. It was not packed or super busy. He walked away with menus we thought he was taking us so we followed -he walked to the furthest end of the restaurant past empty tables that could've fit our small group he put us in the rear He turned around as he was putting menus on an empty 2 seater and said. I didn't say it was ready. He pointed to the 6 seater at the end and walked off brought back menus. So what exactly was he doing. Making us wait for him to place menus on empty tables that didn't fit our party (no other people were waiting) . Ambiance: It was weird! Anyway it worked out WE always make the best out of lemons! The waitress was very nice and accommodating. Food was delicious First impression almost made us leave. Glad we stayed for the food. read more

Found this place just walking past. It has a dim lighting, cozy ambience, and friendly staff from the moment we walked in. The food was good overall. I had the zucchini noodles with meatballs, and the meatballs were definitely the highlight; it was tender, flavorful, and delicious. The zucchini noodles could've used a bit more seasoning, though. We also tried the herb-crested chicken with Alfredo Fettuccine. It had a rich, creamy flavor, maybe a little too rich for my taste, but still enjoyable. The wine was nice, though I wish it came in a thinner glass, the thick glass made it a little hard to appreciate. Our server did mix up my order at first but corrected it quickly. Honestly, I wouldn't have minded if he'd let us keep the mistake since it was his error, but the food came out hot and fast, which I appreciated. Overall, this is a charming place, and I'd come back to try more dishes. read more

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Our waitress was very sweet. We started our meal with the steak bites as our appetizer. The flavor and quality were great, just a tiny bit salty. I would recommend it, though! The rigatoni brisket bolognese "Sunday Gravy" was wonderful - the meat was very tender. The margherita pizza was nothing special. I recommend you stick with the pasta or entree dishes; you can get better pizza elsewhere. The cocktails and wine were good as well. The live jazz was secluded in another room, and they had other music in the speakers at the same time, which kind of ruined the vibe. If you are planning to have dinner here, I recommend you go, but don't plan your meal around the live music, in my opinion. read more

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This is the place my parents got married. I remember being a kid scarfing down the garlic butter and meatballs, so good. Obviously I felt quite emotional walking in here last month with my girlfriend, which is her first time. She got a Fettuccine Alfredo, which was as creamy as I remembered. The margarita, although it doesn't blow me away, I keep eating. Never give up. I'm not a bias person, it wouldn't be fair for some random person going off of my 5/5 when I don't even like the food that much, just the sentimental energy of it all. So to be fair, I'll give it a 3. read more

D'Amato's - Random photo of a drink I took. - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Overall, it was a fantastic experience. The service was attentive and quick, we had a reservation during the dinner rush and were in and out within an hour. The food was outstanding! The Shrimp Florentine was easily our favorite dish and our main entrees were equally excellent. Drinks were great as well, I enjoyed my mule. read more

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Really nice Italian/all around food restaurant. It's attached to a nice little bar as well with live music and not too far away from one of the main parking garage. We try and find a new restaurant to go to as often as possible and for this trip we landed on D'Amato's. Online it seemed like a pretty classy place. As we were walking up it seemed like the type of dress-ware didn't really matter but it wasn't an issue to us, as we like to dress up a bit fancy to go somewhere we think is nice. We were seated and it took quite some time to be greeted. It was date night so we weren't too bothered by it at first. We put in a salad and soup order and for a bottle of wine. They had a pretty good selection of wine. Appetizers came out (sadly no bread & oil which seemed odd for a place like this) and they were very tasty! Exactly how I wanted the Italian Wedding Soup! Our entrees took close to an hour to come out which was a bit of a bummer. We had a bottle of wine but were really hungry when we arrived at around 7pm. Luckily we had no plans after but the restaurant wasn't very full so we were surprised by how long it took to get our food. Overall a really good place! Would definitely come back! read more

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Nice and simple Italian spot in Downtown RO. Cool vibe and staff if you are looking for a quick spot to grab some food food. Great location as it plenty of other restaurants, bars, etc. in the area. I had the Calamari, Bruschetta, and Shrimp Scampi Ravioli and they were all pretty good. read more

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When my friend invited me to try a new brunch spot. I was excited to try it. This tuck off Italian restaurant by night but brunch on Saturday and Sunday was right up my alley. When we arrived on Sunday afternoon we were warmly greeted and quickly seated. Inside was plenty of tables and a nice bar area. I ordered the buffalo chicken and waffles egg Benedict. The chicken was so juicy. The combination in my head was not supposed to mix but it tasted so good together. I truly enjoyed it and will definitely be back! read more

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Food was absolutely amazing! We were the first ones there so pretty quiet when we arrived. Food was amazing, my drink was amazing, service was amazing, will definitely come back read more

D'Amato's - Elderflower mule - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Ambiance and service was great. But I didn't go there for that. I had the gnocchi with meat sauce. The pasta was made in advance, some sauce put on top and stuck in the microwave. By the time it got to me it was dried out for sure. I should have sent it back. Too many other options for for this read more

Came here for a birthday dinner and overall was a solid spot. Giving a 3/5 because I have just had better Italian food and most of the dishes didn't quite stand out. The shrimp florentine was our favorite and the raviolis were nice. The pizza was underwhelming. Inside has a nice intimate ambiance. Our waitress had given the birthday girl donuts as a dessert but we were then charged for them on the bill, but she was able to correct that. Overall a solid spot with fair prices if you are in the area, but I don't think I will go out of my way to dine here. read more

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Co-located with Goodnight Gracies via a large opening in the wall, there is also a small bar of their own. Across the street is a city pay lot, and a large pay garage nearby. Located next to the train and bus station. Great staff, really good food, good service. It was a little loud. A little pricey but the food was really good. read more

D'Amato's - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

D'Amato's is my go to. They always have fantastic food and good service. Whenever I have family visiting, we make sure to go to D'Amato's. It's a crowd pleaser. I always get the Mrs. P's Rigatoni and I add sautéed spinach and mushrooms. It's so good that I haven't been able to get myself to order anything else. They also make a great Caesar salad and their breadsticks are delicious (especially the spread that comes with them)! I've tried what my family has ordered and can say the chicken parm is also really good. My fiance really likes their spaghetti and meatballs. I definitely recommend trying D'Amato's! read more

Good bruschetta & friendly service. Nice atmosphere for date night. It's connected to goodnight Gracie. We'll be back for sure. read more

D'Amato's - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Time to update this review! I hadn't been here in about 10 years but I came here today with friends for Royal Oak Restaurant Week. This review is probably like a 3.5 out of five but I'll round up to four. I had scoped out the menu ahead of time, originally I was going to get the Italian wedding soup, goat cheese ravioli, and the tiramisu, off the RORW menu. I ultimately ended up going with chicken piccata, as I have had ravioli a lot this week. The Italian wedding soup was kind of dark, darker than I was expecting in color, but it was very good. The chicken parmesan came with a huge portion, and it was probably the best part of the meal; The chicken and the cheese were great, the spaghetti was kind of generic but also good. For dessert, we had the tiramisu, and unfortunately I thought it was just okay, even though the presentation was great. They also tacked on a 90-cent credit card fee at the end, which I think is kind of tacky. I would prefer they just roll that into their regular prices. Waitservice was inconsistent, we got water refills fairly quickly because someone else was doing them, and our waitress was friendly, but sometimes we had to wait a long time for her to come back to the table. Overall I would still recommend this place, as the atmosphere is nice and the food was overall decent. read more

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I had an enjoyable meal here with a group of 8 for a bday dinner. Our waitress was helpful and patient with all of us, checking in frequently as we chatted and decided what we wanted to eat and drink. She brought things out in a timely manner. I got the brisket bolognese and so did my boyfriend. It was a large serving and we could have split it. It was delicious. Two people didn't like their meal - a brisket over orzo - they both thought it was weird tasting and too sweet. The waitress offered a new meal, one accepted, one didn't. Good for the waitress for offering. A couple of pet peeves. Salads are extra, bread is extra. So you want some greens with your meal it's an extra $5 on top of a $20-30 entree. Bread was $8. That makes things get expensive quick. The cheapest wine was $10 I think, I got a $12 glass. So $22 entree, $5 salad, $12 glass of wine, ouch - $39 for a single person for a night out with siblings before tip. Not someplace I'd just pop in to for a weeknight dinner at those prices. The bathroom was pretty disgusting too, it was clear no maintenance had been done in a while. The restaurant only had a few tables full, so it was baffling why the bathroom was so dirty. Gross D'Amato's, do better. read more

This place has very cute vibes. The service was quick, helpful, and knowledgeable. The food is also really good - the chicken Marsala is something I would definitely recommend for the mushroom sauce alone. The quantity of food is also good - not overwhelming but definitely enough to also take some home for tomorrow. I would come again and try their brunch, because I heard it's pretty good, but their dinner was delicious as well! read more

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Overall good experience, good value, good service, fun and busy atmosphere. Would come back. Ordered a pep pizza for the kid, the honey brisket entree per Restaurant week (June 2-9 of 2024), Chicken Parm. If you come here I don't think the restaurant week was worth it. I say that because the soup we got was small, very salty, lacked content, and was very sub par. The tiramisu was a tad too sweet and nothing special. However - the brisket which is usually at least 25$, was worth it. It was unique, slightly sweet, with crispy onions, well plated, and came with a good amount of what I think is orzo. It was 8oz brisket and each bite was so flavorful. The chicken parm was just average. I enjoyed the thin al-dente noodles with marinara sauce. The chicken was cooked well with two pieces of parmesean slices on top which to me did not add to the chicken. This is just your average chicken parm in my opinion. However if you do get their pastas or chicken parm I recommend subbing the marinara for Mrs. Ps sauce. It was decadent with wine and heavy cream. It was a mix between white and red and it was so rich and so good. I got it on the side my pasta. The pizza was good and above average. Large slices of pepperoni. Crust was thin. However it was a bit too greasy and a bit too salty for me and I can't imagine that much salt for a kid, or grease. But it tasted good at least and my kid enjoyed it. read more

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This is a must visit for lovers of Italian cuisine. The food is presented in a cozy, yet romantic setting. The staff here is very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The recommendations made to me allowed me to satisfy my tastes for all I wanted to experience while dining there. Their presentation and portions were satisfying as well as esthetically pleasing. read more

D'Amato's - Fettuccine Alfredo with Blackened Salmon - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I enjoyed their brunch. My favorite type of food. I ordered a pancake, sun dried tomato and asparagus omelette and a side of bacon. The pancake was served with a flavored butter it was so yummy....the bacon perfectly crispy and the omelette delicious. The vegetable mixture was perfect, a bit more cheese would have been nice. The side of sourdough toast was a nice touch. I ordered a grapefruit Bellini to start and it was so good. After my meal I ordered an expresso martini! One of my favorite drinks! Theirs is very smooth. Oh and how could I forget the donuts as an appetizer! They were so yummy served with a cinnamon icing for dipping. So so so delicious! I love a soft, warm yeast donut! Our waitress was super nice, very helpful and sweet. The ambiance was nice. Old world style a bit but tasteful. read more

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This is one of the best places to get Italian in the royal oak area. Yes pastai exists, but it's overpriced and doesn't feel like it's made with care and is overpriced. D'Amatos has a dim lit family and traditional feel to it that just makes you feel welcomed. Everything is fairly priced for the area and even in general. Definitely recommend a reservation to be made and is a great spot to grab drinks (great wine pours always) and a filling Italian dinner. Had Demitra as our server last night and she was excellent and very attentive! Good for a small group outing or even a romantic date night. read more

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We visited D'Amato's Restaurant on Saturday, January 3rd at 7:00 PM, and unfortunately the experience was largely disappointing. Our waitress, Yvette, was the highlight of the evening. She was kind, attentive, and professional throughout the meal. Sadly, her service was the only truly positive part of our visit. For my entrée, I ordered the gnocchi with Palameno sauce. The gnocchi itself tasted fresh and was well made; however, the sauce was overwhelmingly garlicky--so much so that it nearly made my eyes water. There was no real depth of flavor beyond the garlic, which made the dish unbalanced and unpleasant. My husband ordered the homemade ravioli stuffed with portobello mushrooms, which was genuinely good and the best dish we had that night. That said, both entrées arrived completely on their own--no sides, no garnish, and not even freshly shaved or grated parmesan offered at the table. We were surprised to learn that everything was à la carte, yet this was not clearly outlined anywhere. Even basic side salads cost $6 for very small portions, and the entrée portions themselves were quite small for the price. We also ordered the $8 bread board, which was honestly baffling. The bread was cold instead of warm and served with low-quality oil, vinegar, and very subpar parmesan (comparable to grocery-store brand), all placed in tiny separate cups with no herbs, seasoning, or explanation. It wasn't mixed or presented in a way that made sense--frankly, we weren't sure what we were supposed to do with it. The calamari appetizer tasted good, but the portion was so small it wasn't shareable, which defeats the purpose of an appetizer. The drinks were awful. My husband's soda tasted flat, and we wondered if the soda gun was dirty. There was virtually no liquor in either cocktail--mine tasted watered down and unpleasant, almost like river water. To make matters worse, the limes were dry and visibly brown. Overall, the entire experience was a 3 out of 10, and that rating is solely due to the excellent service provided by our waitress, Yvette. Unfortunately, between the underwhelming food, confusing and poorly communicated à la carte pricing, very small portions, subpar drinks, and lack of value for the cost, this restaurant did not meet even basic expectations. We will not be returning and cannot recommend D'Amato's to others s this restaurant's food was NOT elevated. For the prices charged, fine-dining restaurants should expect far better quality, execution, and overall dining experience. I have no idea how they stayed in business for over 28 years. read more

I have eaten here for dinner a few times and that is great, but this is my first time trying for brunch. We went on a Sunday around 11am and were seated immediately. There was some live music which sounded lovely, not too loud. Service was quick. The brunch menu looked really good and had a lot of savory options which I appreciated! I got the spinach and feta omelet which came with breakfast potato's and toast. I added the side of sausage. Great portion and really tasty. My partner got the avocado bruschetta and added eggs which was also delicious. He also got a Spanish coffee, which was yummy. I will have to come back for brunch more often! read more

D'Amato's - Spinach and feta omelet, side of sausage - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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We are a frequent flyer here. My husband and I both always order the chicken parm with Mrs P sauce. Also we had the cinnamon donuts for dessert and they were fresh with a bowl of ice cream. Can't wait for our next date night! read more

Hayley the bartender made our first visit exceptional. Thank you, Hayley! From our drinks to our appetizers to our main course, D'Amato's was amazing on every level. The food was so good, I wish my stomach could handle more - so flavorful and delicious. Please try their signature dishes - Shrimp Scampi Ravioli and the Beef Brisket. They have other Signature dishes but the above were the two we tried. If we are in Royal Oak again, we are definitely coming back! This place rocks! read more

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I walked in with my boyfriend on a Saturday night and they were all booked for regular seating, but we were able to get some seats at the bar. We walked here, but if you're driving, there is a surface pay lot right in front of the restaurant, or you can park in the public garages nearby for the first 2 hours. As other reviews noted, the service was great--everyone was really friendly and attentive, even though they were very busy. The service staff was very friendly and seemed to work well with one another, and our server even remembered to wish a customer getting take out "Happy Birthday!" Ambiance was great; dimly lit and low key. While items on the menu were not labeled as gluten free, our server offered the following options that are or could be made gluten free: Brussels Sprouts Sausage and Peppers Soups (without pasta) Salads (without croutons) Zucchini Noodles Blackened Salmon NY Strip Steak Filet Mignon We got the Brussels Sprouts to share and they were delicious, very intentionally made and seasoned. I got the Zucchini Noodles with marinara sauce and added Italian sausage, which was very good. They tossed the noodles in with the sauce, which made them more cohesive with the dish rather than just being an afterthought of a dietary restriction modification, which I really appreciated. My boyfriend really enjoyed his Caesar salad and Winter Special Bolognese pasta. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of service and food we received. We'll definitely be back! read more

Used to be my goto brunch spot when I lived nearby and never had a bad meal. The mimosa's do not disappoint!

D'Amato's hosted our family luncheon for nearly 80 people, and the experience was outstanding. The location was ideal, and the staff provided amazing, attentive service while being incredibly accommodating to our large group. The food was spectacular, and there was plenty of space to move around without ever feeling crowded. I highly recommend D'Amato's! read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Late night dining, everyone loved their food, definitely coming back. Plus, Goodnight Gracie is next door, which I also highly recommend. read more

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This restaurant wasn't absolutely amazing and it wasn't ungodly awful either, very average Joe vibes. The pricing was fair for the food that you get. Ambience is average, the service was average, however, I will say that my chicken Parm breading was very flavorful, I was surprised! But the Italian elements of the food like the truffle oil on the fries and the red sauce with the chicken Parm was just very average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't head over heels great either. read more

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First time coming here and I'm already dreaming about when I'll be back. We came here on a Friday night for dinner and totally forgot to make reservations, luckily we were able to be seated a lot sooner than what we were originally told (hour and a half for a party of two). The host and server were so sweet and the food was even more incredible than the reviews could describe them. Perfect place for a date night or an outing with friends/family! Make sure to make reservations as they looked like they were packed on the weekend at around 6 ! read more

D'Amato's - Portobello mushroom ravioli (winter menu) - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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The food was great. Had chicken parm it was good donuts for desert were great. Evett our waitress was excellent really made the experience that read more

We hosted a celebratory wedding brunch at D'Amato's for approximately 100 people in October 2025. Tony was a consummate professional at every step of the planning process. He helped us craft a vision for an event that aligned with what we had in mind. Based on our planning, we had high hopes for the event...and Tony and his colleagues at D'Amatos surpassed our wildest dreams! The food and beverages were stellar, the service was superb, and the environment was the perfect blend of chic, yet comfortable. Our guests raved about the food and atmosphere and spoke immensely highly about the friendly and attentive D'Amato's staff. We would HIGHLY recommend D'Amato's as an event space in downtown Royal Oak...you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Wow! Saying we loved D'Amato's brunch is an understatement. I went here with my significant other's family and we were 6/6 on impressed. We started with a round of donuts, they were fresh and homemade. I got the biscuits and gravy, the biscuits were warm and buttery. Melt in your mouth style. I personally liked the sausage but it is a maple style sausage which not everyone enjoys. The potatoes were perfectly crispy. I tried the chicken and waffles benedict. I am normally not a huge fan but I thought it was very tasty. We got a $4 Bellini that was delicious. The price was reasonable, we got out for under $200 for 6 people. 6 entrees, 5 drinks, and 2 appetizers! Also our waitress was very attentive and got everything right. I will be coming back! read more

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Ambiance was nice, service was attentive at first until a few more tables strolled in and it appeared our waiter took them all on. Ordered our dinner after finishing our appetizer even though we had our meals decided before the app even came out. The appetizer and entrees we picked were overcompensated with garlic to the point where your mouth was burning (I love garlic). read more

Celebrating my favorite birthday! Food is delish! Drinks are great and service is awesome, would recommend read more

D'Amato's - Menu - Italian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I have always had great experiences here for brunch but had not yet been in for dinner. Well, I finally did dinner, and don't know why it took so long. Marvin, our waiter, was super friendly and attentive. The food from appetizer to dessert was spectacular. There was always someone coming around to fill our water and clear plates. The whole operation was a well oiled machine and so relaxing! Will definitely be adding D'Amato's to my regular dinner rotation in addition to brunch! read more

This place has such great vibes. We came for a late dinner, and had a great time. Our waitress, Yvette, was so friendly, and made our dining experience positive. The food was also delicious, and I would definitely recommend getting the London Fog mule. I can't wait to come back. read more

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