Still my favorite go to pizza place! I crave this place's pizza once a week although I don't go…read moreevery week I'd love to. My last visit I ordered a pizza with mushroom bacon onion and spinach! My God was it good! I asked the owner to make me a Pizza of his liking and he didn't disappoint. It had portobello mushrooms fresh jalapeños onion and garlic. It was stellar! I swear the pizza is better the next day and it reheat perfectly. The crust gets even more pillowy yet crispy on the outside. And you can tell he uses great mozzarella cheese because it doesn't turn into the usual creamy mess it actually stays Snappy and chewy. Can't wait to go again!!!!

First time trying, we got two pizzas, one modified to be vegan…read more Both were huge and very good. I wish there was more tomato sauce, also the vegan cheese that I received was not a mozzarella type, but some kind of cheddar or something. I hope this was just an error and the owner has a mozzarella type vegan cheese. These are not cheap, but each lasts for two meals so that was ok. The person on the phone (male) was not the friendliest, same when I came to pick up the food, so that was a little turn off for me. Overall the pizza was the second best we've had in this area after Crispellis, so we're going to add it to our rotation for sure.

Went again and this is the best restaurant in Michigan! Shadi has the best recommendations and is…read moreso helpful!! 10/10! Went again and this is the best restaurant in Michigan! Shadi has the best recommendations and is so helpful -- truly above and beyond. 10/10! On this visit, we tried the Black Rice, Farm Egg, Arancini, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Truffle Pasta -- every dish was exceptional. The rigatoni noodles are so fresh and springy they could rival (and honestly beat) any I've had in Italy. The arancini were impossible to stop eating--crispy outside, creamy inside, perfectly seasoned. The farm egg dish was unlike anything else--rich, delicate, and wonderfully balanced. And the black rice remains just as bomb as before: umami-packed, savory, and deeply satisfying.

Service was nice. Staff were friendly. But I really wasn't impressed with the food. The arancini…read morewas bland. Except for the light taste of blue crab. The gnocchi were too mushy and had a very overpowering lemony aftertaste. Could barely taste the pesto. I had the Parmesan encrusted halibut. Small serving. Reminded me of a frozen fish patty. For what we were paying for dinner, I expected more.

Absolutely top notch! Fresh sourdough on the table at no charge was a great start. The meatballs…read morewere excellent with a really soft texture. The Tagliatelle Bolognese had that depth of flavor only achieved with a long cooking time. The pasta was rolled out super thin. So good! On special was a 7oz filet au poivre with mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Cooked perfectly with the sides done right. For dessert we had the expresso martini with was solid and Tiramisu which rivaled the best I've ever had. Everything came out really quickly too. Highly recommended!

I sat outside. It was a gorgeous night. The service was great. Often times when dining alone your…read moreservice can be either too much or completely non existent. Here it was great. I had 2 appetizers for dinner amd both were delicious. The charred octopus was paired with agridulce pickled fennel which together made every bite delicious. I didn't love the hummus but the octopus was perfectly seasoned amd well prepared. I also had the burrito which had a clean amd creamy flavor. It was paired with unripe peaches and tomatoes. The combination was fresh and perfect for a summer night.

Great location and the ambiance is cool. Service was definitely the only reason for 3 stars. Many…read moresimple mistakes for a high end restaurant. We were sat at a table and not given any menus. Finally had to ask for menus after being seated for 15 minutes. Didn't get a cocktails until after 30 minutes of being there. Guest ordered an aperol spritz which is on the menu along with umbrellas outside with aperol written on them, however the restaurant doesn't have aperol. They brought a galliano spritz but advertise Aperol, very weird. Also always weird to me when servers have no clue who ordered what and ask the table. Maybe it's because I was a high end server in college. Beef Carpaccio was delicious. Pasta was tasty. Chicken was also nicely done, I didn't enjoy the veal and would not recommend. Big wine selection which was nice. Desserts were nice but limited menu with only 3 traditional options. Food was good enough I would consider going back but service was quite poor and most concerning is that the restaurant was only half full due to holiday weekend. If the restaurant was full, service likely would have been far worse.

After decades of dining in Birmingham, I'm always surprised when we come across a new gem (well,…read morenew to us, since apparently this place has been here for a decade). We went here for our anniversary dinner and it was the perfect choice. Our server, Patrick, was an absolute delight and took good care of us throughout our meal. We started with an appetizer special, the Wagyu meatball with fondue. It definitely did not fit the standard definition of a meatball, which was a good thing. The presentation was beautiful and it tasted great! For our next course, we split a Caesar Salad, but the parmesan basket it was served in made this dish truly unique. For my entree I had the Rigatoni alla Vodka. Vodka sauces are a favorite of mine and this one was among the best I've had. I was also quite pleased with the serving size, something that many Italian restaurants miss the mark on. My wife had the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. She loves a good bolognese sauce and truly enjoyed this one. We had originally decided to pass on dessert, but much to our surprise and delight, the head chef/owner brought us a cannoli, with a delicate "happy anniversary" chocolate wedged into a raspberry. It was a very kind and thoughtful way to wrap up a wonderful dining experience.

This was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!…read more I was very impressed by the portion size. The focaccia bread was the perfect combination of soft but crunchy and the giardiniera added nice spiciness. I added the garlic aioli and it was FANTASTIC. I highly recommend trying this sandwich. I'm already craving it!

Got takeout from here for lunch one day. Was debating between the turkey Bella, Reuben, or the…read moreclub. Ultimately I ended up going with the Reuben and it was just ok. There was a ton of purple cabbage, it about died my whole sandwich purple. With the homemade thousand island dressing I was hoping for a ton of flavor but it was pretty lacking in that area. The meat was ok. I did sign up for their rewards program and got a free cannoli! The cannoli was probably the best part of the meal. The shell was hard and the filling was delicious. Overall I wouldn't rush back anytime soon for a sandwich. I would try them again but try a different sandwich. And obviously get a cannoli or two!

What a fantastic evening! We had reservations for around 845 on a Friday evening. We started with…read morethe burrata app as well as the spinach ricotta gnocchi, which was a special. Both appetizers were magnificent!! The burrata was so fresh and creamy, and paired wonderfully with the tomato, oil, shallots and other flavors. The gnocchi was different than expected in that each piece was the size of a meatball, but it was so light, yet cheese and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment. The waitress also brought our fresh bread with 3 dips that were all very tasty. For the main, I split the bolognese pasta and the branzino. The pasta was incredibly fresh and the sauce was some of the best I've ever had! The branzino was also perfectly cooked and the lentils and the lemony sauce on it really brought the dish together. I also tried the pasta primavera, which was pretty standard but delicious nonetheless. Finally, we ended our meal with the Budino Di Pane, which was their take on a bread pudding. This was recommended by our waitress and we loved it! It wasn't very eggy, but it was a little too sweet. The addition of dark chocolate made this quite unique and so so so good! Our waitress was also great. She gave fantastic recommendations, checked on us often and made very pleasant conversation. Ambiance was that of an upscale Italian restaurant. I'll definitely be back!

This is by far one of my favorite restaurants and best Italian restaurants around metro Detroit. I…read morehave been multiple times and everytime has been amazing. Make sure you make reservations because they book up fast. The restaurant is small and intimate. Service is top notch. Food and wine is amazing! Highly recommend this spot to celebrate special occasions!

First time trying this place. Sat outside. Service was…read moreprompt. Bread basket was good. Good selection of italian beer. Had a white fish and chicken piccata. Flavorful dishes.

Updated for another great experience. Dined outside and Meghan couldn't have been a better server!…read moreOur favorites shared: Chicken Francese, side salad and side pasta with Palomino sauce - all delish. See you again - sooner!

Buddy's Pizza - Royal Oak…read more We were in the area for the Woodward Dream Cruise and had a hard time finding anywhere with good gluten-free options, so we decided to give Buddy's a try. They offer a homemade gluten free crust made from rice, potato and tapioca flour, and it was honestly excellent. We ordered two pizzas. One regular and one gluten-free and both were delicious. Our entire group especially praised the gluten free pizza, which is saying something because so many places use premade GF crusts that just don't compare to a good traditional pizza. This location is primarily a takeout spot and is pretty small, so there isn't really seating inside. Since we were walking around the Dream Cruise, we were lucky enough to find a bench outside and camped out there to enjoy our pizzas. The staff was friendly, and one gentleman in particular came out several times to ask what we thought of the pizza. I believe he may have been the owner or manager, and you could genuinely tell he cared about his customers and wanted to make sure we enjoyed our experience. All in all, we had a great experience. Great pizza, excellent gluten free option, and genuinely friendly people. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

I ordered here for my free birthday pizza (small 4-piece square), which was good…read more The pizza was made a bit too early, but the staff (particularly the cute girl behind the counter who greeted me) was friendly and fun. I don't get pizza often anymore, but when I do want some pizza and I'm in the area, I'd DEF return to this spot.

Went last night. Fantastic dinner and drinks. Will be back again…read more Great service also. Eight of us for a celebration. They took great care of us

My son and I flew in for a function and by the time we got our rental car and close to our hotel,…read moreMaggiano's was almost closed. Tired and hungry, we took our chances, and I'm so glad we did!! The kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, but Ivy, the hostess directed us to the carryout section of the restaurant where, Davian, the manager, took exceptional care of us! After a long travel day and hungry, I wanted to cry tears of joy! The food was so delicious!! We plan to eat here again while we're in town. Very nice staff and delicious food!

Great Food. Large menu and it tastes all home made. Mo is the BEST!!…read more These guys know Pizza and the lasagna was fantastic. Thanks, Tim S

It's funny how we went to wow this was amazing to man this was barely edible. We thought we had…read morefound our new favorite place but next order was just bad, almost to the point of inedible. Greasy and just honestly bad :(