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Visiting Detroit this week for work and found this gem! I sat at the bar and got excellent service! The vibes were so lovely and the food impeccable. I tried the panzanella salad and the chicken Parmesan. I would recommend both but ask for light dressing on the salad as it had a little too much dressing. Overall I highly recommend it here!
I decided to treat my team from work here for a holiday dinner, and I was pretty underwhelmed by the service. Although our food was pretty good, our waitress was not very friendly. The place is pretty small, so my team took up quite a bit of space in the restaurant. Any time we asked the waitress a question she was very short and she acted as if we were bothering her, and truly did the bare minimum the whole time we were there. When the bill came there was an automatic 20% gratuity. As good as the food was, I don't know if I'm inclined to come back based on my experience. I feel that if there's an automatic 20% included, then we should have at least gotten better service, or at least a better attitude. It was disappointing because it was supposed to be a fun outing for my team before the holidays.
Came for a late lunch. It was very crowded and the only available seating was outside. Although the portions were on the smaller side, the food was high quality and fresh tasting. The Carciofi (fried artichoke hearts) stole the show and I highly recommend ordering. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would return, however I would try something that isn't pizza.
We were visiting Detroit for the weekend, and we gave this place a shot since we were in the mood for Italian. Super glad we did! It's a smaller restaurant, but they make efficient use of the space by utilizing the bar and pizza area for seating. Upon getting there, we were greeted by extremely friendly staff. They did not have any tables available, but they would soon. They told us to walk around, and they would call us. They did, and we had a table within 30 minutes. Every bite of food we ate was divine! The limoncello wings were some of the best wings I have had. I usually don't get excited over calamari, but this calamari was fantastic. Our entrees were extremely delicious. What is not pictured is the octopus appetizer that my son got. Holy moly this was one of the best things we ordered!! I highly recommend this place and will be back on my next visit to Detroit!
Had a nice meal here with colleagues! We all enjoyed the different pizzas and even our gluten-free colleague was able to enjoy pizza! The octopus appetizer was delicious! They even gave our birthday lady a special treat.
Stumbled into La Lanterna after checking into my hotel on a Friday afternoon while in town for an event. I just wanted a quick lunch before heading out later and ended up having a great experience. The bar was pretty lively for a Friday afternoon, even before work officially ended, but I was still able to snag a seat. The staff was super friendly, which made it even better. I ordered the vodka chicken parm along with a drink special since happy hour was just starting. The portion was massive, easily one of the biggest chicken parms I've had, and it came with a full serving of spaghetti. For around $25, the value was excellent. Super filling and really well done. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Great Italian food and great value.
Special shout out to La Lanterna for making our group outing a special experience! We had a very large group of people stop in prior to a show at the Opera House. I made a resy for 12 which unexpectedly turned into 18 at the last minute. Thank you for accommodating us with amazing food and service!
They were very busy when I visited at 5pm on a Saturday evening, and with good reason. The restaurant is small with a few tables by the door next to the bar and more tables on the other side of my bar and back towards the pizza oven. The host stand was about a foot or two away from the door, so the line to be seated will easily spill out onto the sidewalk. I ordered ahead for a pickup order. It included Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese which was amazing. I wish it came with bread to fill me up a bit more, but it was enough to satisfy me. I love anything bolognese, and surprisingly this was the first time I've tried it with sweet peas. It was a slightly different flavor, but for the better. I highly recommend making a reservation, even if you visit on a weekday due to the small interior. But it'll be worth it!
First time eating at La Lanterna. Stopped in after opening day of the tigers and it was packed both inside and out. Ordered the Americano pizza and an Italian peroni beer. Real authentic atmosphere and the waiter was prompt and courteous. If you are in the big D you need to stop and try it.
Man OH Man...What a fantastic place if you love Italian food! Came here from a family member's recommendation who works downtown. If you don't know it's here, would be hard to fine. Service was great! We had Hannah who was SO nice and SO helpful. We ordered (per cousin's recommendation) the Chicken Parmesan and also the penne with a pear sauce. Yes you read that right. You HAVE to try it to love it. Really in truly EXCELLENT! (I was raving about the pear sauce and Hannah threw a few more pears on top). Was pretty crowded so they have a few tables outside on the street which worked out perfect since it was a lovely evening and not too crowded since no major events downtown. DO NOT PASS LaLanterna BY!!
I've been here twice in the last couple of months and absolutely love their Le Petite Pollo (it's basically chicken Parmesan) but it's delicious! Their homemade meatballs too? They're the best meatballs I've ever had. The boyfriend agrees as well. Service has been fine both times we went, it's a little walk around the corner from Campus Martius...It is VERY loud though..between the super high ceilings, no carpet, music pretty loud, if you're going out on a date night, don't do it with someone new. They won't hear you lol! 4.5 if I could but the noise , there was cackler at the bar and man did you want to tell her to take down a notch...
I think the best thing here was the pizza, next time I'd try that. The pastas were just okay, nothing special. Other than that, everyone seemed to enjoy their food and drinks. It can get busy in there and the place is pretty small, I'd recommend getting a reservation.
2 months ago
Fried artichokes. So good! I will definitely be back just for this appetizer. Everything was delicious. read more
Came to La Lanterna for dinner and tried their pasta, and it was incredible! You can genuinely taste how fresh the noodles are, and the sauce was rich and packed with flavor. Service was quick and friendly. The only real downside was the noise and how loud it was in there. read more
Visiting Detroit this week for work and found this gem! I sat at the bar and got excellent service! The vibes were so lovely and the food impeccable. I tried the panzanella salad and the chicken Parmesan. I would recommend both but ask for light dressing on the salad as it had a little too much dressing. Overall I highly recommend it here! read more
I decided to treat my team from work here for a holiday dinner, and I was pretty underwhelmed by the service. Although our food was pretty good, our waitress was not very friendly. The place is pretty small, so my team took up quite a bit of space in the restaurant. Any time we asked the waitress a question she was very short and she acted as if we were bothering her, and truly did the bare minimum the whole time we were there. When the bill came there was an automatic 20% gratuity. As good as the food was, I don't know if I'm inclined to come back based on my experience. I feel that if there's an automatic 20% included, then we should have at least gotten better service, or at least a better attitude. It was disappointing because it was supposed to be a fun outing for my team before the holidays. read more
1 month ago
Came for a late lunch. It was very crowded and the only available seating was outside. Although the portions were on the smaller side, the food was high quality and fresh tasting. The Carciofi (fried artichoke hearts) stole the show and I highly recommend ordering. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would return, however I would try something that isn't pizza. read more
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Suzie B.
We are glad you enjoyed your meal and look forward to you coming back…
We were visiting Detroit for the weekend, and we gave this place a shot since we were in the mood for Italian. Super glad we did! It's a smaller restaurant, but they make efficient use of the space by utilizing the bar and pizza area for seating. Upon getting there, we were greeted by extremely friendly staff. They did not have any tables available, but they would soon. They told us to walk around, and they would call us. They did, and we had a table within 30 minutes. Every bite of food we ate was divine! The limoncello wings were some of the best wings I have had. I usually don't get excited over calamari, but this calamari was fantastic. Our entrees were extremely delicious. What is not pictured is the octopus appetizer that my son got. Holy moly this was one of the best things we ordered!! I highly recommend this place and will be back on my next visit to Detroit! read more
Had a nice meal here with colleagues! We all enjoyed the different pizzas and even our gluten-free colleague was able to enjoy pizza! The octopus appetizer was delicious! They even gave our birthday lady a special treat. read more
12 days ago
Always incredible food and service! Ynocencio the bar tender is amazing! He is friendly and attentive, the drinks are delicious, made with care and most have a fun twist like smoke and bubbles. Always a treat when we are in Detroit! read more
Stumbled into La Lanterna after checking into my hotel on a Friday afternoon while in town for an event. I just wanted a quick lunch before heading out later and ended up having a great experience. The bar was pretty lively for a Friday afternoon, even before work officially ended, but I was still able to snag a seat. The staff was super friendly, which made it even better. I ordered the vodka chicken parm along with a drink special since happy hour was just starting. The portion was massive, easily one of the biggest chicken parms I've had, and it came with a full serving of spaghetti. For around $25, the value was excellent. Super filling and really well done. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Great Italian food and great value. read more
Special shout out to La Lanterna for making our group outing a special experience! We had a very large group of people stop in prior to a show at the Opera House. I made a resy for 12 which unexpectedly turned into 18 at the last minute. Thank you for accommodating us with amazing food and service! read more
1 year ago
They were very busy when I visited at 5pm on a Saturday evening, and with good reason. The restaurant is small with a few tables by the door next to the bar and more tables on the other side of my bar and back towards the pizza oven. The host stand was about a foot or two away from the door, so the line to be seated will easily spill out onto the sidewalk. I ordered ahead for a pickup order. It included Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese which was amazing. I wish it came with bread to fill me up a bit more, but it was enough to satisfy me. I love anything bolognese, and surprisingly this was the first time I've tried it with sweet peas. It was a slightly different flavor, but for the better. I highly recommend making a reservation, even if you visit on a weekday due to the small interior. But it'll be worth it! read more
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Suzie B.
We appreciate the great review! Thank you for your patience on a busy…
First time eating at La Lanterna. Stopped in after opening day of the tigers and it was packed both inside and out. Ordered the Americano pizza and an Italian peroni beer. Real authentic atmosphere and the waiter was prompt and courteous. If you are in the big D you need to stop and try it. read more
Man OH Man...What a fantastic place if you love Italian food! Came here from a family member's recommendation who works downtown. If you don't know it's here, would be hard to fine. Service was great! We had Hannah who was SO nice and SO helpful. We ordered (per cousin's recommendation) the Chicken Parmesan and also the penne with a pear sauce. Yes you read that right. You HAVE to try it to love it. Really in truly EXCELLENT! (I was raving about the pear sauce and Hannah threw a few more pears on top). Was pretty crowded so they have a few tables outside on the street which worked out perfect since it was a lovely evening and not too crowded since no major events downtown. DO NOT PASS LaLanterna BY!! read more
I've been here twice in the last couple of months and absolutely love their Le Petite Pollo (it's basically chicken Parmesan) but it's delicious! Their homemade meatballs too? They're the best meatballs I've ever had. The boyfriend agrees as well. Service has been fine both times we went, it's a little walk around the corner from Campus Martius...It is VERY loud though..between the super high ceilings, no carpet, music pretty loud, if you're going out on a date night, don't do it with someone new. They won't hear you lol! 4.5 if I could but the noise , there was cackler at the bar and man did you want to tell her to take down a notch... read more
I think the best thing here was the pizza, next time I'd try that. The pastas were just okay, nothing special. Other than that, everyone seemed to enjoy their food and drinks. It can get busy in there and the place is pretty small, I'd recommend getting a reservation. read more
1 month ago
If I could give La Lanterna 10 stars for the food, and service I would! I had such a wonderful experience dining here! A friend and I stumbled upon this hidden gem while trying to find lunch before heading to Canada For a girls trip. The Salmon Alfredo was AMAZING, and the drinks that were prepared and served by Yno were OUTSTANDING!!! Yno was such a wonderful bartender! Shout out to Yno for making our lunch experience so amazingly special! I will be back soon!! read more
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Suzie B.
We are happy you and your friends have discovered us and that our…
2 months ago
Everything about this place is top tier the food was delicious the staff was friendly and the place was clean. Wish I didn't live in Ohio it would be my everyday hangout. read more
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Suzie B.
Thank you very much! We wish you came everyday too!
A large group of us (8) went here without a reservation. They were able to accommodate us by rearranging some tables despite being busy. The hostess and staff were very pleasant. Our server was excellent and went through a variety of choices and specials with each of us. We tried a few different appetizers including the pizza and wings and they were very good. The cocktails and wine choices were good. Cocktails were well balanced and all of the alcohol was a good value for the pour. I had a couple of different herbal flavored cocktails and I was very happy with the choice. For dinner, I got the salmon with some excellent sautéed spinach. It was exactly what I was looking for. The salmon was perfectly prepared and tasted great. Definitely give this place a try. We are glad we did! read more
La Lanterna is one of my go-to spots downtown. It's perfect for catching up with friends over a caprese salad and rosemary fries (non-negotiable). I usually rotate between the bolognese with gnocchi, or the tagliatelle "ohh pasillo" -- all so good and full of flavor. The wine selection's always great, the service is quick and attentive, and the atmosphere just has that classic, cozy feel. Definitely one of those places that keeps you coming back. read more
11 months ago
What an unexpected gem! La Lanterna is one of those rare finds: understated on the outside, unforgettable inside. My husband and I agreed this was THE BEST Italian dining experience we have had in ages . The Tagliatelle "Ohhh Passillo" was creamy, bright, and lemon-kissed perfection. The Lombardia pizza brought that perfect Italian balance of tomato, sausage, and olives. And the absolute showstopper = Bruschetta con Scampi e Pomodori !! Every bite burst with garlic, lemon, and authentic Italian soul. Simply THE BEST EVER! La Lanterna is Detroit's hidden trattoria treasure. Bravo! We will definitely be back. read more
6 months ago
Overall happy with the experience and food. Parking is a problem there, but the pizza is good. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more
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Came here with a few coworkers while traveling in the area. We had a great time. The food was amazing. I had the spaghetti frutti de mar it was amazing my peers got the chicken parm and other things everyone enjoyed their food too. For apps we had calamari which also was amazing. We also got burrata they enjoyed I didn't eat burrata so couldn't try it. Service was super friendly. It was pretty packed in their so service wasn't as fast but still reasonable time and friendly read more
It's safe to say I'm still dreaming about how fantastic my chicken piccata was. From the first bite, the flavors were absolutely unforgettable--perfectly tender chicken, a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce, and just the right touch of seasoning. It struck that beautiful balance between comfort food and fine dining. Honestly, I'm already planning my next visit just to relive it. A true standout dish that I'll be raving about for a long time. read more
8 months ago
Great food, good music, and a nice view. Sitting here and watching the world go by was so relaxing. Highly recommend! read more
7 months ago
Service was great! We got there 30 minutes before closing and they treated us as if it wasn't shut down time which says a lot! Drinks were strong! Pasta was tasty and CARROT CAKE was one of my top 5!!! We had the seafood pasta dish, their version of chicken Parmesan, some wings and the carrot cake for dessert. The wings sounded better than they tasted but everything else was good. read more
10 months ago
1 month ago
Tucked away in downtown Detroit this little gem is serving up tasty Italian fare and pizza with great service in an ultra clean, cozy, and warm environment. Rob and John tending bar are attentive and forthcoming with recommendations regarding their elegant city for a newbie like me. The fired calamari is simply to die for. It is creamy rather than dry and has the perfect mix of spicy and sweet. Had the meatballs as well and they were amazing a s well. Food here is spot on! read more
11 months ago
Stopped in on a Friday night and were kindly told it would be a pretty long wait for the 2 of us, but they took our phone number to give us a call when a table was ready. The food looked so good from reviews we'd seen, and the crowd outside waiting in addition to the happy and energetic energy coming from the seated patrons made us more than willing to wait. I'm so glad we did! I got the Gnocchi Palomino and my husband got the Limoncello Wings and Lasagna. The staff were really friendly and helpful despite the business. It's very small inside, but we did not feel cramped when we were seated by any means. The texture of the gnocchi was unlike any I've ever had before- I enjoyed it! It was very soft and pillowy. My husband said the limoncello wings were incredible. He loved them so much! He is super picky about lasagna too, and he is not a fan of ricotta, but the lasagna at La Lanterna is different than most lasagna you will find other places. He really liked it and said he'd give it an 8.5/10. We also enjoyed the triple chocolate cake. It wasn't very sweet and had a light texture. It wasn't what I was expecting but we did enjoy it! read more
1 year ago
The food was soooo good, definitely one of the best salads & pastas I've had around the city of Detroit. Service was very nice, attentive, & always made sure my glass was full. The inside isn't necessarily large, but still very comfortable. I would definitely eat here a million times! read more
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