Decor, Decor, Decor!!! The restaurant is so beautiful and brings LA to Detroit :) I'm from California and my friend is from Detroit so it was perfect for us! My friend and I ordered the Shrooms Pizza, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, Broccoli, Afternoon Seaside, and 59' Biarritz. The food and drinks were wonderful! I was impressed with the Shrooms Pizza and Broccoli because the flavors and textures were perfect. Also, they provide scissors to cut the pizza which is a cute touch. The drinks were fresh and balanced. Also, I like that herbs are added to contribute to the flavor and aroma. Even though I loved the ambiance and food, the service can be improved. The hosts were nice and welcoming, however, the waitress was missing most of the time. We had to ask other servers for assistance and our waitress did not check on us to refill water or other requests. Overall, I recommend Mad Nice because the food is delicious and the decor is gorgeous! read more

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Our current favorite special occasion spot in downtown Detroit! The vibes are on point, whether it's date night or a get together with fam & friends. The service is always great, and the food is always fantastic. I love the cocktails. My current favorite meal is the bucatini cacio e pepe. Every pizza I've tried has been fire. The entrees are good but to be honest the pizza & pasta are where it's at. And the desserts are great, especially the chocolate cake. read more

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We have been here several times now and each and every time is an amazing experience. The vibe is very oompa loompa like with chill lounge music. Service has been impeccable each and every time we visit. The pizza and pasta dishes are delicious. The Guanciale pizza is a must. Came for this at lunch time and it's NOT on the menu. Check out the small coffee shop in the back near the bathrooms . read more

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Beautiful interior. Excellent service. Food was delicious!! Highly recommend! They do request a smarter attire, which is perfectly understandable. read more

Mad Nice - Front of restaurant - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

7pm on a Wednesday night, so not busy at all. 6 diners. We first dined here 2 yrs ago and I wasn't super impressed and I found the whole experience a bit pretentious, like they were taking themselves way too seriously. I thought the food was okay, and that they were focusing more on the vibe and decor than the food, which I'm not cool with. This visit was much better food wise - I also feel like the dinnerware is different? I feel like I remember white china plates with custom printed logo in gold ink... and now more like a pink stoneware... Not important, but on our first visit I recall thinking they could charge less for the food if they didn't have these super expensive custom plates. Anyway, for 6 of us we had Margherita and Sausage/Olive pizza. Both very good but the sausage with no red sauce was bland. The Little Gem salad is excellent. We then had the Huge Shortrib which everyone had a taste of. Then one duck pasta (excellent) and 2 rigatoni bolognese for the teenage girlies who devoured them. The seasonal cannolis were good (strawberry rhubarb) but honestly with that flavor, it was not very cannoli-like. The drinks are good but everything there is even more expensive than you would think as far as pricing goes right now. Complaint? Based on other Yelp reviews, I knew they charged for water even though they still don't tell you that when they ask if you want still or sparkling. If you're going to charge me for water, you should bring a factory sealed bottle of water, not filtered water from Detroit. I want to see the brand, and I want to be told that I'm paying for it. After a nice meal with great service, the donuts were taking FOREVER. Finally the manager came over to apologize and said he was going to comp them. Very nice, but it still took 30 minutes for donuts. They could have brought us a few extra ;) read more

The first time I came here in 2024, I thought it was nice but I did not feel like I needed to return. Today I came back for a celebration and now I cannot wait to come again. The aesthetic is beautiful and we had the best waitress, Halie. She was so personable and accommodating, and it truly felt like a friend was hosting us. I will definitely be back and will be requesting Halie. read more

Mad Nice - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The location was beautiful. The bartender was energetic and had a lovely personality. Our waiter Chris was absolutely amazing. He gave the best recommendations and he did not disappoint us. Food was DELICIOUS. Every option we ordered. read more

Mad Nice - Gelato - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Terrible experience. From the moment we stepped in. I had called beforehand as I always do having allergy issues. Unsure of exactly my options we stopped in. The host was very helpful. The Chef however not much. She went and spoke with him twice. He couldn't guarantee there wouldn't be cross contamination and stated there weren't any clean cutting boards. I understand that premade sauces and such pose difficulties anywhere I go. I have never been told that they couldn't wash a cutting board or use a fresh pan before though. The restaurant is quite large. And only four tables were sat. So this definitely wasn't because they were busy. We reluctantly decided to sit down as we were hungry and I really wanted to try a wine I saw. My husband was asked to remove his hat, not a baseball hat, as there is a no hat policy in the dining room. He usually does anyway so it wasn't a big deal it was just odd to be told that he had to. This isn't a private club or dress code kind of establishment. Maybe post it on the door or your website. The music was way too loud and the decor was reminiscent of colors my grandma used with I was younger with all the mauve. The trees were nice. Our server presented us with what she called a water service they offered. Now, I think we have all been offered different waters before, bottled, sparkling. I just have never been offered tap water as a water service and expected to pay for it before. That was pretty much the breaking point for us. That and reading the reviews on Yelp about the only dish I could get being bland with my restrictions it would be more bland. With the way it had went since we walked in there was no way I wanted to spend any more money at an establishment that makes you feel like a bother. We asked for our bill and cashed out. After doing that the manager came by to tell us that the Chef said he could make pretty much anything and guarantee no cross contamination. This after I called, spent ten minutes at the door and now he happily can oblige and help me out. Sorry, there are way too many restaurants in Detroit to choose from that I have happily eaten at without issue and who were happy to accommodate my allergies. This experience was beyond frustrating. Especially when so many people have allergies these days. read more

Came from Eastern Market after hearing they had great pizza. Felt under-dressed, but the staff were all pleasant and friendly. Sat at the bar, and we had an *experience.* Awesome vibes, clean, relaxing and fun atmosphere. Food and cocktails from start to finish were all well above standard--creative, delicious, and craveable! What we got: the Mad Nice sparkling wine (near-perfect rosé!), chicken sausage, Midtown-style pizza (double crust, absolutely stellar!), seasonal baked good which was a tiramisu cream puff, '55 Thunderbird cocktails (got 2 of those, they're so good), Caffè Italiano Amigo (still dreaming of that one--the perfect after-meal cocktail). Highly recommend, but bear in mind prices are kinda steep. And next time, I'm dressing to kill. read more

Mad Nice was well ... mad nice! Right when you walk in, you are definitely hit with the upscale, trendy caliber this restaurant holds. From the decor, the serving staff outfits, to the changing lights, even down to the interior doors - they've got the package! Very Instagram-able if you will. The music adds a nice touch making Mad Nice a great place to start your adventures in the Detroit areas. Now for the food - Mad Nice has a established Italian/Detroit-esc style. You can really feel what they were going for with the pizza (I got the sausage & olives). It is a little pricey with some things hitting and some missing the make for me. Below are the dishes I would highlight: - broccoli (BEST BITE OF THE NIGHT) - pizza (I'm sure any is great with that dough) - gelato (some of the best I've ever had) - POTATO FRITTO (such a unique texture that leaves you going back for more) - ZEPPOLI (their take on a donut. Suggestion: make an ice cream sandwich with the gelato and these little rascals) I would come again if I was invited to meet some buddies. I'm craving to try some of the homemade pasta!! read more

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The ambiance here! OMG! Okay, so first off parking isn't the best. They do have valet and I would just do that. Personally I parked at another bar and ubered here. Walking in everyone was so nice and sweet! The waiters and waitresses wear painter mechanic light uniforms, so cute lol I initially sat at the bar as I waited for my party. My bartender was amazing I forget her name though! Ahhhh I think it was Jayla maybe? But she was great! I wanted a drink with Remy and she whipped something up amazing. I move over to my table once my part arrives! Our waitress was amazing too! She let us know this is a mixture of California meets Italy and had a baby in Detroit I ordered the King Crab Casarecce. It was OKAY. I didn't really eat it honestly. I didn't care for the flavors and the crab meat was hidden. Decent size pieces, I picked through but not the best. I was gonna order the steak but didn't! My friends got the chicken which LOOKs amazing but I didn't care for the sauce. The pizza was delicious and the salad looked amazing too! I'll definitely revisit read more

Mad Nice - Menu - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great food, great ambiance and great service! I will definitely go to dinner there again.

Starter: sourdough bread with cultured butter I wish they toasted the bread a little or added some garlic and herbs or a little something to it for a little more oomf esp for $10 for 2 whole slices of bread. Food: egg yolk ravioli and rigitoni ragout were amazing, perfectly balanced pasta dishes and will come back just for this. Pizza: shrooms pizza was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Crispy bottom and the crust was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Loved the ricotta on it. Def get some chili flakes on the side. Dessert: A MUST GET: DETROIT CHOCOLATE CAKE! It's their version of a bumpy cake but elevated. This is prob one of the best desserts I've had. Not too sweet and balanced with the cherry drizzle. Omg I need to go back for this right now. Overall: the chefs know what they're doing here all the dishes we got were so well balanced. Vibes: def Instagram worthy and service was super prompt and friendly. read more

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We went here on valentine's day 2024. My partner had a reservation. This place is wonderful. It started off rocky but ended beautifully. The host sat us up front and by the door at a 2 top. Its winter in Michigan and they had the door open so no thankyou. He asked the host to seat is elsewhere and they said it was going to be a 2 hour wait. They suggested that we put specifics on the reservation for them to follow it. I said no because we had a reservation, we showed up 5mins early and this was our first visit! Our waiter moved us no problem. && he was truly amazing. He gave suggestions, was polite and on top of everything. I loved it! We enjoyed everything we ordered: potato fritto, rigatoni, margherita pizza, zeppoli, the drink special, and the apple crostata. read more

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Josh was phenomenal. Each time I come, the food and service is top notch, but this most recent experience set the bar higher. I cannot get over the prompt service and the quality of everything deliver to our table. This place is a must and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice night out with friends or for a date night. read more

Mad Nice - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I come here often to eat the Ragu. The ambience is cool lots of pink lots of ladies everywhere eating the bar is built nice in the middle and they have a cool café to get a coffee if you're not looking for food the servers are wearing these white lab coats. They look like scientist and they're always nice and friendly read more

Mad Nice is a great Italian spot in Detroit if you're looking for a date night or girls night out! The ambiance is gorgeous and one of my favorite restaurant designs in Michigan. It is a mix of pinks and pastels as well as super creative sayings and nods to the name of the restaurant. Their appetizers aren't my favorite, but their entrees make up for it! The potato fritters are MUST as well as the Shroom pizza. The egg yolk ravioli is great but only comes with 3 pieces of ravioli so if you're looking for something more filling, I'd recommend the ragu or the cacao e Pepe. Their drinks are also super tasty and their ice cream dessert is so good! read more

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We were looking for someplace new to dine before a concert at LCA and I had been wanting to try this place for a while, so it was the perfect opportunity to check it out. I loved the look of this place as soon as we walked in - very unique and inviting. There are a ton of cool and comfy looking booths throughout the restaurant, but they are made for bigger groups so we were seated at a cozy two-top. Our server, Marvin, was nothing short of marvelous. He was super friendly and did a great job describing the menu items and answering our questions throughout the evening. We started with a couple of mocktails. For our entree, we split the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and the Guanciale pizza. Both were excellent with flavors that really stood out. We finished off our meal with the apple "waffle" dessert - it was the perfect way to top off our meal! We loved our time at Mad Nice! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Had such an incredible lunch here! The service was excellent. The food was delicious. The vibes were immaculate!! I loved the potatoes. So crisp and yummy. The pizza was so good and the pizza scissors were fun! Great espresso martini!!! Perfect amount of froth! So girly and cute in here. Yum! read more

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What a beautiful, unique, pastel rosy pink and gold restaurant. I mean, you just can't get a better backdrop than this for a girls brunch or dinner - the vibes are on point. Beautiful lighting and florals, a big open space with view of the kitchen, great service, delicious food and drink. A huge wine and beverages menu complete with a whole mocktail list. We had the heirloom tomatoes, the fried potato thingies, the Gorgonzola dulce pizza and the pork ragu rigatoni. Everything was simply perfect and yummy, seasoned exactly right. Each flavor was distinct and this PIZZA DOUGH. Baybee...they're doing something right. Crispy, charr-ey, chewy, thin and foldy. Pasta was savory and perfectly cooked; sauce was so flavorful and balanced. Fresh, juicy, savory tomatoes. And those potato thingies are a must. Absolutely order these magical crispy yet soft discs of deliciousness. I'd also return just for the pistachio latte - it's so pretty and comes with a little cookie. Worth it. Go to here with your girls and share everything! read more

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1-25-2025 Came for lunch on a cold, grey day. We loved the vibey atmo and the great service from Alaina C. The Potato Fritto was tasty with a lovely texture, the sausage and olive pizza was well-executed with a crisp and chewy crust, but it was the pastrami sandwich that was the star, salty sour on a wonderful bread. Loved it! read more

Wow! We just loved it here! We were able to get in without reservations and sit at the bar. The bartender was extremely helpful. He recommended the limoncello shots. We really enjoyed them, although we sipped them and did not do them as shots. I absolutely loved the ambiance here! I'm a girly girl and loved all of the pink. This would be a great spot for a girls dinner. We split the pastrami sandwich which came on house made sourdough bread. It was fantastic! I'm glad we split it because I would have never finished the whole thing. It came with a choice of soup or salad and I chose minestrone soup. It was delicious but had white beans in it which isn't my thing. We had a great time and would absolutely come back! read more

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Pizza and pasta were delicious! Fun atmosphere and vibe. It's a cool spot for drinks with friends or a unique date night. read more

Mad Nice - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Ahhh man! Detroit, Detroit, Detroit! This city has yet to disappoint me! It was our last night in Detroit (we had a family reunion) and my husband and I were looking to go somewhere for a date night. We got our husbands sister to watch the babies and landed here at MAD NiCE. And it's Maaaad Nice over here. lol the staff is nice, the ambiance is nice, music is dope. Virginia our server was so helpful and funny. Our oysters were perfect -order by the half dozen & Margherita pizza was YUm! Well for sure be back and Virginia --you're awesome! read more

Mad Nice - Super cute pink menu & restaurant. - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This is my second time at mad nice. The food is very good and made to perfection. We went for brunch and ordered a cinnamon roll, salad, pizza, omelette, and breakfast quince. The waiter was super nice and knew the menu very well. He always had a smile on his face when he came to our table. The decor is super very modern, very welcoming, and bright. I would go back again. read more

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Mad Nice is a vibe! It's got this cool California coastal feel, and the decor is modern. The Italian food is good--definitely try the Gem Salad, it's a standout. Not to mention, the service was stellar, and our waiter gave us some awesome recs. Perfect spot for good food and great ambiance in Midtown Detroit! read more

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not gone lie, it was super underwhelming. too expensive to be so lack luster. I feel like I had more crust than pizza. I got the margherita pizza, kept it simple with something I'm familiar with. My waitress was cool but they have this weird thing with the coaster where if it's on one side, you want sparkling water and if it's on another side you want still water... that wasn't explained to me so me just playing with the coasters, she gave me sparkling water when I made it very clear to her that it was nasty and I didn't want that. She put sparkling water into my cup of still water so I had to get another glass of water they also don't have ranch. If you like blue cheese, they do have this sauce that's similar to blue cheese that's really good but a lot of people don't like blue cheese. idk, I'm not excited to ever go back. read more

Mad Nice - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place is absolutely a vibe. The interior is almost surreal.... Like you just stepped into a movie. The central bar, covered in plant life, was hopping the entire time we were there. Colored lighting slowly changes the mood. Tables are set in pink and gold. You do really have to go once just to sit and be. Food: Skip the Instagram-worthy pizza. It might be fun to cut it with scissors, but I found two of the three pizzas we ordered to be mediocre. A pretty big let down. The burnt crust on the bottom really overwhelmed any flavor combos happening. Instead order the pasta, which was heavenly. Spicy and savory... with great texture. I'd absolutely go back just for it. Drinks were also great and dangerously smooth. Dessert (gelato sando) was too sweet and overly chewy. Service was very good. Our waitress was even kind enough to throw in an extra slice of sourdough for our party of 5, which was much appreciated. Overall, a tad bit overpriced for the food in my opinion, but you are definitely paying for the ambiance. Stop by for just a drink or stay for some pasta. read more

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As soon as you step inside this restaurant - there is so much to take in! Beautiful flowers crawling up the walls and a ceiling as you are walking in, staff dressed in white uniforms - are they supposed to be painters? Mad scientists? The room looks spacious, light pink couches, clear cans on top shelves around the bar, open kitchen concept. Is this place Mad? Is it Nice? Entrees are rather expensive, but portion sizes are good enough to split. Especially pizzas! And they are pretty darn good!! Shroom pizza is a hit! Little gem salad was big and we split it 3-way. It's got a nice mix of spices. One of my friends found it somewhat spicy but it worked for my taste. Duck pasta portion wasnt huge and was ok. I didn't dislike it but won't order again. For dessert we had coffee latte and that was great! Mine was biscotti flavor and came with a small piece of biscotti. Overall it was a pretty good experience. (If you are into bathroom pictures - theirs is definitely very instagrammable ) read more

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Very beautifully designed restaurant, great for the camera. I wish the food was equally as impressive. Appetizers: Sourdough - pretty nicey presented in a boat of butter with olive oil. Not sure how we were supposed to eat it as they didn't provide any knives with it? So the bread was used used to smear the butter haha.. Little gem salad - This was amazing, I loved how the spiced nuts provided a good crunch, but were small enough that they stuck to each bite instead of falling off your fork. I would get this again. Beef tartare - I wish the beef was more foreward on the dish. It's served with toasted sourdough which works well and balances the dish. Not sure if I would get it again, but it's fresh and one of the best I've had. Pastas: Cacio e pepe - The pasta was cooked perfectly. It had the right amount of bite and chew. The sauce itself was dissappointing. I could barely taste the pepper, even though it's literally in the name of the dish! The cheese didn't really come through either. Rigatoni ragout - Again, the pasta was perfect, and the chili was perfectly balanced for the dish. The pork pieces were small and didn't really contribute much to the dish but they were fall apart tender. Meats: Trout - So I normally don't get fish since how it's prepared is usually very disappointing. This fish was tender, with the skin on, and very delicate tasting. It was my favorite dish. It's also completely deboned so you don't have to worry about bones, just dig in! Short rib - Impressive, flavorful, and tender. I wish it came with some carb to balance out the richness. Sides: Potato fritto - Crispy and perfectly fried, what's not to like? You will definately need the hollandaise sauce to dip them in as they're pretty bland by themselves. Heriloom tomatoes - Nothing special, the tomatoes didn't taste fresh, or at least they had been refrigerated so there's none of the delicate tomato flavors that come out of a freshly-picked tomato from the garden. At $15 I was expecting more. Pizza: Shrooms and Margherita - I think the restaurant is overextending themselves to be honest. They come with cute scissors to cut them yourself, but for some reason the crust was soggy in the middle so the ingredients flop off the slice when you grab a piece. There are better pizzas out there. Drinks: I got the seasonal non alcoholic cocktail which was "wind"..but honestly I took one sip and it was awful. It tasted like perfume and had this weird soapy texture with bubbles that lingered on the surface for the entire meal. My tablemates also tried it and agreed. read more

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Wow, this place is really nice . Had a girls night for dinner. We ordered the mozz and sweet cream as an appetizer- we all thought it would be elevated mozzarella sticks, but it wasn't. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli dish and it was 10/10. I will say the food is really rich we all got sick afterwards read more

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I was so excited to try this newer place out, and man was is tough to get a reservation! Lucky we did on my birthday which was a on a Saturday. When we arrived our server let us know that the whole idea was Italy meets, California, meets Detroit, which is such a inquire concept that is articulated in the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We loved the sourdough bread starter and King Crab Pasta dish. In fact we will be craving these! The rainbow carrots side dish was WAY WAY WAY too spicy we couldn't even eat it, our server took it off the bill, which was very thoughtful. I was a little disappointed in the cucumber and corn side. I love the ingredients, it just seemed like it was lacking something for me. Our Detroit cake was their take on a bumpy cake and it was delectable! We just can't wait to go back for lunch and maybe sit at the bar and order some pizza! read more

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The vibe of this restaurant reminds me of Strawberry shortcake meets LA Club of the 80's reimagined. The food was an explosion of flavors that was so well balanced that each bite was a delight to the taste buds. Our server Alania was prompt,polite and helped make our dining experience wonderful. read more

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Amazing service from valet, hostesses, and wait staff. Everyone was so friendly and went above and beyond. The pizza was delicious and the atmosphere was such a nice vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

Mad Nice - The best service! Everyone was so friendly and went above and beyond. The pizza was delicious and the vibe was perfect. - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Ambience is beautiful yet fun. What a transformation they did with that property! Service (Robert) was top notch. Flavorful strawberry basil margarita. Gorgonzola dolce pizza and Little Gem (radish salad - sweet, peppery, crunchy) were excellent. After dinner latte came with small shortbread type cookie then mints. Loved the take out containers. Even the valet guy was cool. However, overall, prices are high. The latte was $24, having Bailey's added. Music a little loud. read more

Mad Nice - Leftovers waiting - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Food was good and the server was helpful in providing recommendations. There is valet parking, but otherwise you'll have to do paid street parking. read more

Mad Nice - Vibe - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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One of the prettiest restaurants I've been to. Beautiful interior. Felt like it was straight out of a movie. Everything was perfectly thought out, from color scheme to the waiters uniform. Many customers were wearing pink to match the scheme, which was super cute. A group of 4 of us came in on a Friday. It was a lot busier than we expected. They had no tables until like 9 pm but they were able to sit us at the bar right away. Our waitress was so attentive. Right away, she recommended the most popular drinks and entrees. My friend has some food restrictions and the waitress steered them in the right direction. Great experience and fantastic food. Would definitely recommend read more

Mad Nice - Entrance - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I was invited to a lunch at Mad Nice. We had 13 in our party in a private room. We started out with all sorts of different salads, which were good and unique. Then we came to the main course...... not for gluten free folks. My options were salad, more salad or a sandwich with no bread. Since I had tasted all salads, I tried the turkey, avocado sandwich with no bun. It literally looked like someone ran to the deli at Kroger and placed a pound of thin sliced turkey. Zero desserts available. To end on a positive note, the coffee was amazing. The server was so kind and welcoming. He took care of us very well. Not a fan of the teal green, pink and green marble decor. I guess what's old is new. read more

The food is not good. It's so overhyped, doesn't deserve the high ratings... yall like the aesthetic. Which granted... is nice. The service was decent. Just overall nothing worth trying more than twice. read more

I'm telling you, I looked at the menu & was IRKED. Who do they think they are, asking $25 for gelato or $30 for pizza?! Buuut, I was definitely proven wrong. Everything we tried was really, really good. I liked the pasta dishes best. And the place is super cute. Definitely good for a special occasion. It's so trendy that I felt a tiny bit like I was in an alternate reality in a way that is almost creepy haha. I feel like this place is a try-hard (I had to roll my eyes a bit when the waiter described the fancy gelato machine) , but when you're paying for high quality, that can be a good thing. I usually prefer more casual hangs, but the food was so good that obviously the little upgrades Mad Nice chooses make a difference. read more

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