Oh my gosh, absolutely fantastic. My husband got the special reveal piccata, which was amazing and I got a pasta which was their takeout fettuccine Alfredo. The Caprese salad was great and they have a old-fashioned done their way, which was amazing and the service was fantastic. This should be a must go to no matter what!!! read more

One of my favorite downtown casual, with a touch of upscale, eateries. The food is outstanding, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is right. Try the calamari (for those who miss the old Foxtown) as it is the best in the city. read more

Great atmosphere and food. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious. I will go back!

This place is amazing and definitely worth going to enjoy a night of entertainment! If you get a chance to sit up at the bar, do it and have Ino as your bartender. He's amazing and makes the best Expresso Martinis. He puts on a great show making them. The ravioli is so good that it's hard to stop eating it even when you are full. read more

La Lanterna - Expresso martini tower - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Sat at the bar with my wife. The bartender is nice but caters to his "friends" that show up. Inattentive and slow to check on drink orders. The Lemoncello chicken wings were great, but the 2 parties sitting next to us sent back their entrees. Would I come back? Maybe. If you're used to fine dining, this is not it. As a decent neighborhood joint, it seems ok. read more

Best lasagna I've ever had. The bolognese sauce was delicious. Ino was a great bartender and very knowledgeable. Made for a great experience for this out-of-towner midwesterner. read more

I've dined here twice before. No issues. This visit will be my last. Two of us in our party. Both vegan/no meat eaters. Sat at the bar which is the most fun in my opinion. It's about 10 seats. The regular bartender who is always there was very chatty with coworkers and definitely took his time getting to us. It was not busy. I know this place can make plant based options. Pasta and tomato sauce is easy. Hold the cheese. They even have a veg pizza option. We didn't feel like pizza, so we ordered pasta with mushrooms and marinara sauce. The bartender assured us this was "as vegan as it gets" when he dropped it off. Plate looked good with noodles, mushrooms and red sauce. I took a bite or two and began to chew on little pieces of ground meat. I picked them out of my mouth and started to make a pile on my plate. Definitely meat in the sauce. We clearly were given bolognese sauce with our VEGAN mushroom pasta. Flagged the bartender. Asked him to ask the kitchen. He takes my plate. Walks it back up the kitchen. Tells me the owner made this sauce and it's definitely vegan. Also says the chef or owner says those bits I chewed on were mushroom gills. I realize no one there understands the texture difference between a mushroom (likely button, cremini, Bella...nothing that would be grissely/chewy and ground meat. And they don't have Impossible or Beyond faux meat which can fake a ground beef texture. I take another bite because both the bartender and chef must be right and I'm wrong. Same weird texture I haven't eaten in eight years. No thanks. I flag another bartender. A nicer, more empathetic and compassionate one. He listens to me, apologies several times, and takes both our barely touched plates away. He brings the bill back and has taken 10% off our two glasses of wine. Nice gesture and his attitude was 200% better than the other guy, but still. So we left hungry and very disappointed. The original bartender never came by, never apologized, and certainly wasn't wrong. Hard to hide in a bar as small as this one, but he did a great job ghosting us. Two stars because the food could be great if they listen to what their customers ask for. The interior is fun. Location is great. Zero stars for contentious service and delivering meat to vegan customers. They've lost my business. read more

Just went back a couple days ago and ah, is always so delicious. Our server was also the bartender and even though he was super busy he was super attentive and sweet, even giving us recommendations! And of course our cocktails hittttt. Always will be back, by far one of my favorite restaurants in Detroit and somewhere I always recommend to friends read more

La Lanterna - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

My good friend and I wanted to grab dinner before heading to the Lions game on this particular evening. Foolishly we went to a different restaurant without making reservations, which made the wait unreasonable since we were on a tight schedule. So after searching around the area we found La Lanterna, which in retrospect was a blessing in disguise. The place was quite small and busy, but luckily we were able to grab two bar seats in no time. We didn't feel like having Italian before, but once we looked at the menu we were definitely sold. My friend got the margherita pizza and I got the spaghetti with clams and shrimp (Frutti di Mare). Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing given how busy it was. The best part was there was a televised football game playing over the bar so we were able to enjoy a different game before we headed to the Lions. I cannot recommend this place enough whether it's for a game or for a more intimate occasion. read more

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Very busy on a Friday nite, but it didn't take us long to get seated. Parking, on the other hand, took me at least 25 minutes because I didn't feel like paying $15 at the nearby lot. I ordered a glass of white wine, and I swear they brought me a tasting. It couldn't even have been 2 oz. We had the calamari appetizer. The addition of yellow peppers gave it nice flavor. However, there was an excessive amount of oil in the dish. I had chicken parm. The bolognese sauce was really good - VERY basil-forward. My friend had the lasagna and was in the "clean plate club". They loved it. Tiramisu is not on the dessert menu, if you're wondering. One other thing - when super busy, it is VERY loud in the restaurant. Difficult to have a conversation. read more

Their service is great! Not many options to choose from on the menu but the taste of the food makes up for it. The dessert cheesecake was very good as well, nice and rich! read more

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La Lanterna is a casual Italian restaurant conveniently located in capital park in downtown Detroit. I popped in on a whim with a friend for a Thursday happy hour. The space was bustling with families, couples and solo diners enjoy an after work drink/bite. We were able to grab a couple bar seats and hour before happy hour ended. I enjoyed the house cab and a couple of meatballs which were on special. The wine was great value and smooth sipping. The meatball was cooked a little too hard on the exterior but flavorful throughout. The meatball, bread and cheese make for a great bite. My friend enjoyed the seafood pasta...this was a light pasta dish perfect for summer months. You can order it without clams as she did if you want to avoid shells! I enjoyed their version of chicken parm. It is super flavorful but note the sauce is a creamy tomato bolognese as opposed to a traditional marinara sauce. Super tasty but I like more tomato so ordered a side of marinara and liked it even better! All in all we walked away spending no more than $50 per person after a couple HH drinks, meatballs, pasta and tip. Best part is the pasta portion was large enough to have leftovers the next day! Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for a reasonably priced meal in a chill atmosphere with great hospitality. read more

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I don't frequent La Lanterna often but we had a tasty lunch here last week. The gnocchi was just great! The sauce was most excellent. It's hard to mess up a gnocchi with tomato sauce but people do. If you're a gnocchi lover I'd recommend La Lanterna. I love their location and the bar too. It's sunny and cozy. read more

La Lanterna - The gnocchi is great - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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First time visiting this place. What a nice surprise. The food here is excellent. The pasta melts in your mouth. Everything we had was so authentic. The sauces were full of flavor, but heavy and sugary. The atmosphere is ok. It's not a fine dining type place, but the food is every bit as good as the best Italian restaurants. The service was OK. No complaints. You will like the value of La Lanterna too. Reasonable prices for exceptional food. I will be back. read more

We had a few hours to kill in Detroit and wanted some good Italian. We stumbled across this place and I am glad we did! We got the meatballs, trio pasta, and the special which was a tortellini in a garlic cream sauce with peas and prosciutto. It all was delicious and fresh tasting! The meatballs literally melt in your mouth! We both loved the fettuccine Bolognese the best on the trio but all were delicious. The servers were great: Larry and Jamie. Very friendly and helpfulness! The customers inside were regulars which really solidified how great it is. This place does not disappoint! Only thing that could have been better was they had no salads that day due to only having two cooks. Which I hate even bringing up because they were making it work with what they had. That's how life is right now. But if it happens again, this place is still great without a salad. You can skip a salad for one meal! read more

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We had an amazing time sitting at the bar with our bar tender eno! by far the best bartender I have ever encountered. The drinks and food where awsome! read more

Fantastic experience. By far the best bartender and drinks we have ever had. From the sangria to the smokey old fashioned. Ate at the bar and split appetizers and entrees. Food was fantastic and add the fun and ambiance of the bar, we will be back! read more

Super bummed - we often stop for treats a couple doors down, had it on our list forever and finally made a point to get a late lunch... it wasn't too busy, I grabbed a table but the parking app didn't work, hubby uploaded a new one, but neither it or the machine wouldn't take amex or discover and we dont carry a visa around. The meter cops don't play around here, - didn't want us both to leave the car. I was told by a server we could go next door and get change to feed the meter, so we just decided why not just go to Ottava Via instead as we normally do. Bartender seemed friendly. Good job, Detroit. read more

This is our SPOT! Chicken parm & Burrata starter are the favorites but don't skip on trying the pizza! I could not say enough good things about the pizza. Service is always amazing and ambiance is great for date night! read more

It was raining, we were hungry, we were right in front of La Lanterna and I feel like I was at the right place at the right time. We sat down and my friend and I split the La Lanterna Chop and a basic pepperoni pizza. The former was fresh and delicious and the latter was really good considering how basic our choice was. I would've gone with something a little more bold but I was with a picky eater. The pizza we had was thin crust and delicious. I was really impressed with the great service here, our server gave my friend and me some awesome suggestions for things do in the area and provided us with great directions so even someone like myself couldn't get lost. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. read more

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Solid four-star experience. We ate outside near a heater, as there was a chill in the air. We started with a meatball appetizer as well as a calamari starter. I would say the meatball was a four-star taste. But the calamari stole the show. I can't quite describe the sauce that it was in, almost like a creamy buffalo... Super hard to describe but it was one of the better calamari dishes I've had. And I would definitely order it again when I come back. I also shared white garlic pizza and chicken Parmesan with my husband. Both were very tasty and flavorful. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth your time to eat at La laterna. Friendly servers, wonderful ownership, and a great chef. read more

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My partner and I stopped in here randomly on a Friday evening to grab drinks and a quick bite. We decided to sit at the bar and the bartender was really friendly and made really great drinks. It's pretty small inside, but it gives off a mix between classy, but also similar to a small pizza joint. We did order pizzas and wings. The pizza was great, and so where the wings. It's honestly a pretty nice date night spot; behind the bar they have two person seating and larger seating arrangements in the back of the restaurant. If you want a quick bite in a great location in Downtown Detroit, this is a really good spot to do so! read more

Hmm... I called to ask a basic question about the food. I was told: "I don't have time to tell you about that right now, I'm busy" by the hostess, who then promptly hung up on me. Needless to say, I won't be visiting and don't expect the service to be great if that's the first interaction you receive when entering the restaurant. read more

We stopped by La Lanterna the day before the Detroit Marathon and this meal was amazing! I got the Penne Porcini and my friend got Gnocchi Palomino and we were both happily fueled for our half marathons the following day. The Penne was very flavorful and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. The staff was attentive and kind from when we walked in to paying the check. This was probably one of the busiest days they see during the year, and we still felt respected and welcomed in the restaurant. La Lanterna has a very casual atmosphere and welcoming to anyone walking in off the street. I will be back again next year for a pre-race dinner. read more

Yummyyy! La Lanterna really hit the spot. The pizza was a delicious surprise. Cocktails are good too. Love the profiteroles as well. Welcoming environment. read more

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We also had Penne Porcini, espresso martini and Summer in Amalfi. Everything was very good. Service was fast. Our waiter was excellent and very knowledgeable. I had a couple for gritty bites while eating the penne porcini, which was a turn off. The biggest downfall was the size of the table. It was very challenging to share our meal together. read more

La Lanterna - Calamari Arrabbiata - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Great little spot to cozy up next to the bar with a glass of wine and bowl of pasta. The food great an service/bartender was super friendly. Started with the burrata which was so good and a huge portion size. Entree was the chicken park and it was delicious. Definitely recommend a stop in here or out on the sidewalk seating on a nice night! read more

La Lanterna - Burrata - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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LOVE THIS PLACE! Came here on Friday with a large group, called ahead for reservations. We were seated right away. Fairly small restaurant, so I'd recommend making reservations because it was full! Service was outstanding! Family run restaurant, operating a few other restaurants around Detroit. Our server was great and recommended some appetizers that you NEED to order. Order tapas style so you can try everything! Everything is really affordable too. STAND OUT ITEMS Appetizers: -Limoncello Wings- such a unique flavor. Chicken was ridiculously juicy! -Calamari Arrabbiata- "best calamari I've ever had". Perfectly fried calamari, tossed in a cheesy spicy pepper sauce Pizza -Rocket- goat cheese is superior Pasta/Entre -Gnocchi- nothing like homemade pasta -Chicken Parm- the béchamel makes the sauce creamy, almost like a blush sauce Our party ended up staying for over 2 hours, we had such a good evening. There is a really cool speakeasy in the back ally behind the restaurant too. If you're interested in going, also make reservations because it's very small. Can't wait to come back! read more

Ino always makes our visit to La Lanterna so much fun and "easy" ! La Lanterna treats us like family. Wait! Did I mention the food and drinks are TOP NOTCH?! Well they are ! 100%! If you haven't been here....well ....you really should! read more

La Lanterna - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Was in Detroit for the day and was in the mood for Italian. The reviews were awesome so we figured "why not?" My Lasagna Bolognese was awful, and my wife's clams were gross. Neither of us could finish. The service was subpar. Not incredibly friendly or helpful, but not rude or standoffish, so it was probably the highlight of the visit. Here I am with food poisoning & out some $$ Your results may vary, but I think I'm done visiting this location. read more

The best wings I've ever had. Amazing. Such a Unique's flavor. I wanted to order 2. There's about 9 in an order. Dominican cool AF bartender, he was chatty and made really cool, IG worthy drinks. More like a mixologist. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Good music and good vibes. Idk about price since Ai didn't pay but for those wings I'd pay a cute price. read more

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On this day I declare these are the best wings I've ever had. Limoncello wings. The right amount of Parmesan and garlic. read more

La Lanterna - On this day I declare these are the best wings I've ever had. - Pizza Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

My meal was outstanding, the atmosphere was top notch and we enjoyed learning about the history of the restaurant from one of the owner and our server, Ynocencio. read more

The pizza here is soooo good! The place was quite busy when we came a Saturday after a lions game but the service was still fairly quick and our glasses of water were filled as they became empty! My boyfriend and I ordered one pizza to share and ended up ordering another after since it was so good read more

Three of us are in town for Kenny Chesney. We found this little gem of a place. We were treated like princesses by Eno who made the perfect coffee martinis and served with bubbles being sprayed all over us! The food is excellent. 2 of us had the shrimp Alfredo that was delicious with large portion. The other person had the ravioli that was full of flavor and delicious. Highly recommend dining here!0 read more

Went to this place for the first time and it is in a great location, was walkable from our downtown hotel which was nice. The ambiance is also great; it was very cozy and intimate. We got the calamari as an appetizer and that was amazing. Our drinks were also good, I got the Traverse City cherry cocktail which was unique and excellent. The pizza however was a bit disappointing. I loved the concept and how many choices of pizzas there are, especially having so many options with prosciutto and arugula. I just think the pizza may have not been cooked enough- by the time we got it it was so soggy we couldn't pick it up. The cheese and sauce are tasty but the dough ruined it for me. I would maybe get pasta next time to see if it is better but I was a little disappointed. read more

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AMAZING! the best meatballs in a public restaurant, hands down! The atmosphere is cozy and quiet and the food is mouth watering. Kudos to our waitress as she serviced the entire restaurant and outside without a hiccup. I will be dining here again as the food is that good. I can't stop thinking about it - call me crazy! read more

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It was an enjoyable meal and I was entertained with the bartender's drinks made with the smoke bubble maker.

I really hate to write this review as this is my hidden gem in downtown Detroit. But, this place is the best hidden gem in Downtown Detroit. The service is always spot on and the food is tremendous. What I really love about La Lanterna is that the dishes are not huge as with some Italian spots. So, no reason to not clean your plate! Pizzas are excellent thin crust pies. Pastas are all wonderful and as mentioned, the perfect size. Everyone that I have sent here sends me rave reviews. Just all in all a very enjoyable experience! read more

The food is good . I enjoyed the pizza and chicken parmigiana. Drinks were also good. Worth the trip read more