I'm trying to refrain from using too many superlatives in my reviews. When it comes to this pizza…read morerestaurant, I'm not sure what to say. That doesn't involve any superlatives. This is really delicious pizza. We are blessed in this area with a lot of great Pizza, and obviously a lot of great Detroit style Pizza, however, this place does set the bar very high. It's obvious the ingredients are fresh and it's equally obvious that those that prepare this Pizza really care about what they're doing. They also have some really good gelato! This place is well worth it.

First time visiting Michigan and my friend who is local wanted to try this place. I'm not a huge…read morepizza fan to begin with but photos looked promising. The building is super cute, staff were really friendly. Unfortunately, can't say that I'm impressed by the pizza. My friend and I both ordered the Hot Honey Ricotta-Roni, one as is and the other no meat. We both felt the pizza lacked sauce and flavor. There was more bread to eat through than toppings and that was disappointing. For the pizza where no meat was requested and they said they couldn't do a substitution, you would've thought they'd add extra cheese or whatever other sauce they put on the pizza. I did request this over the phone but the background was extremely loud, so it may have been missed. Overall, the next time I visit Michigan, I'd be interested in trying another of their vegetarian pizzas to give it a shot. Thanks to the staff for being so friendly.

I will preface this by saying I didn't order a pizza. That being said I ordered the grilled cheese…read morewhich touted mozzarella, pesto, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes on sourdough. I opted for the garlic fries upcharge, bringing my total to $19.00. Somehow I justified it because I like these toppings and these toppings weirdly weren't available on a pizza. Or at least I didn't see it via the phone based ordering system. Yes, that's right, this is all of the future check with wrist bands and pour your own beer situation. Don't look for a paper menu, they ain't here. My sandwich wasn't a grilled cheese. It was basically pesto toast with large sun-dried tomatoes and scraps of mozzarella. Baby spinach was just missing. I did inquire to the host (perchance the only actual employee?) and he did talk to the kitchen and I guess they were out. With that information I turned to my friend Robert and said, "You know why we have servers? So they can let you know they're 86 spinach." I suppose I would have adjusted my order had I known this too. What's nuts is, they have ingredients to make a better grilled cheese. I mean, step one: add cheese. Why not mix the ricotta and pesto together and then add like havarti or something that may actually melt and have flavor. The sun-dried tomatoes should be sliced smaller. The garlic fries were fine, but also could have had more flavor. Robert's and neighboring table's pizza looked fine. Is it better than any other place offering Detroit style pizza? Hard to say. I guess I'm not in a hurry to go back. The kind host did make an adjustment to my bill for lack of spinach--but having a server would have prevented that being necessary.

I was heading home hungry when I passed Elephant & Co, a restaurant I had on my radar for months…read more It was way past lunch and well before dinner, so I was surprised by the steady stream of customers in this pizza/tap/game room, a difficult genre to define. Upon entering, the staffer explained the set-up to enjoy a variety of beers, poured and priced by the volume. Located at the back of the restaurant, customers can select beer flavors and serve themselves, no bartender needed. A tab is started and charged based on usage, tracked through the wristband provided to you. I ordered over mobile via a QR code, selecting pretzel sticks with beer cheese dip and a large, Detroit-style pizza. The soft pretzels were tender with a lovely crusty exterior. I inhaled the first pretzel since it was past lunchtime, savoring the salty, cheesy bites. I must admit, the pretzels' saltiness temporarily affected my taste buds because the pizza had little flavor, even with the pepperoni, sausage, and olives. I definitely did not taste the hot honey drizzle. I want to praise the light, airy crust. For a deep dish pizza, it did not sit heavy in my tummy. I also appreciated that the pizza was served on a rack, to allow air circulation and to prevent sogginess. The space was dark and had both large communal tables and smaller, intimate tables. This allowed for larger groups to enjoy community beyond a friend group. The other plus is the board games that are available to pass the time while enjoying various beers.

I gave Loui's a try a couple of weeks ago after hearing about it for years, and the pizza was so…read moregood that I ended up going back less than a week later to have it again. Both times, I ordered a small four-square pizza with pepperoni and black olives, and Loui's absolutely knocked it out of the park. Don't let the word "small" fool you either -- this is a seriously filling pizza. Even a hungry customer is likely to leave full, satisfied, and already thinking about the next visit. What really stood out to me was the generous amount of cheese, the substantial weight of the pizza, and that perfectly crisp crust. It's rich, hearty, and exactly the kind of pizza you hope for when you're craving something substantial. The service was fantastic on both visits as well. My servers were friendly and attentive, and I also really enjoyed the old-school interior. It has that wonderfully dated, nostalgic feel that immediately brought me back to the good old days of going out to restaurants around Detroit as a kid. To me, that atmosphere is part of the charm. If you haven't tried Loui's Pizza yet, trust me -- you're missing out. After hearing about it for years, I can definitely see why it has such a loyal following, and I'll absolutely be back.

Always wanted to come here and we ended up having an office luncheon here to celebrate some work…read moremilestones. We called ahead and reserved a space for 17 people and they were very accommodating. The pizza here is FANTASTIC. The cheese pull was something to behold. It's cash only so if you're in a group make sure everyone has cash since they do not do separate checks. The Greek salad and antipasto salad was excellent and a HUGE recommendation and endorsement on the garlic cheese bread. It was so freaking good I could've just eaten that whole pan and called it a day. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend coming here!

They have re-opened, prices have increased understandably, but the quality is not the same. I…read moreordered garlic rolls, extra garlic and got no garlic and burnt re heated hard rolls. Pizza was ok, but not the same. They also charged me a fee to use their website to order.

We just ordered. Took over an hour to arrive, was delivered via DoorDash. 75.00 for 2 pizzas and…read moregarlic knots. Pizza was cold and dry. No extra cheese that was ordered. Knots were dry, cold and hard. I have had better frozen pizza than this. I will never order from here again. And for those who won't believe w I had to pay 75.00 for this, screen shot attached. Zero Stars!

Something for everyone unless you can't do tomatoes...and take the pain. I take the pain…read more --- From Wikipedia: Strozzapreti (Italian: [strttsaprti]; lit. 'priest choker' or 'priest strangler' are hand-made pasta shape, similar to cavatelli, though longer. The name is also used for a baked cheese and vegetable dumpling, prepared in some regions of Italy. Etymology There are several legends to explain the name, primarily based on the anticlerical sentiment of the region. One is that gluttonous priests were so enthralled by the savory pasta that they ate too quickly and choked themselves. Another explanation involves the azdora ('housewife' in the Romagna dialect), who "chokes" the dough strips to make the strozzapreti. The azdora would express rage (perhaps triggered by the misery and difficulties of her life) and curse the local clergy, resulting in a pasta that could choke a priest. A third states that wives would customarily make the pasta for churchmen as partial payment for land rents (in Romagna, the Catholic Church had extensive land properties rented to farmers), and their husbands would be angered enough by the venal priests eating their wives' food to wish the priests would choke as they stuffed their mouths with it. The name surely reflects the diffuse anticlericalism of the people of Romagna and Tuscany. --- Had this pasta for the first time al funghi at a friend's wedding in Italy which cost me a fortune between airfare and suits but Bigalora does a great meat based version. I'd suggest they add a funghi option as well and I'm going to be so bold as to say that since they are making the pasta in house...please sell us bags! I never thought I'd eat this again after enjoying these yummy noodles without buying another suit, a plane ticket, and whatever it costs to renew my passport. Highly recommended! The other stuff is great too!

The atmosphere was great and the food was amazing, which made this experience especially…read moredisappointing due to the service. There was another couple seated next to us, and after 20 minutes, no server had come to take our order. We eventually had to call someone over for assistance. The woman who helped us was very kind and said she wasn't actually our server, but was more than happy to take our order anyway--which we appreciated. Unfortunately, we saw our assigned server more when it came time to cash out than we did before or during the meal. That lack of attention really took away from what could have been a great dining experience. I've dined at Bigalora before and have never experienced such a long wait just to place an order. Because of this visit, I won't be back anytime soon.

When I first stumbled across this place, I was surprised by the high ratings. It basically looked…read morelike a pizza joint in a non-descript building wedged between a parking lot and 11 Mile Road - how good could it be? It could be 5 good! We sat outside by the parking lot, but they have a nice little area with big, comfortable tables. There's a QR code you can scan to see the whole menu, which was very handy, because the menu is huge! It took us a long time to scroll through the entire drink menu because there were so many choices! For dinner, we decided to get 12 inch pizza so we could try a bunch of different kinds. We thought that the barbecue chicken pizza was one of the best we've ever had! The pesto pizza was also outstanding!

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

Good NY style pizza, we both got a couple of slices and it was good. I was visiting from North…read moreCarolina where we have a lot of NY style pizza restaurants and I prefer the thin crust. They fit the bill nicely.

Stopped in for dinner while downtown. The place reminded me of college-times and would be perfect…read morefor anyone drinking in Royal Oak in their 20s as it serves pizza by the slice. We ordered calzones which were surprisingly good and nicely presented. The restaurant was not very busy but I'm guessing they have a later night crowd. Service was fast, and would be faster if we ordered something pre-made, but I'm glad I went with my custom option as it was delicious.

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 :(

Pizzano's has great, fresh pizza at a very affordable price. They are quick, and have very friendly…read moreemployees. They're basic cheese pizza is delicious, and their 1 topping take out pizza is a great value.

I happened to order wings and tenders one night through a delivery service. They were really great,…read moreso we decided to try pizza from Uncle Andy's, too. We decided on their pizza and bread deal. We enjoyed a large pepperoni and cheese bread for $20. Great deal! The round pizza is the best we've tried since moving to the area. The crust is the perfect soft and crispy combo. The sauce is perfect, not to sweet, not to spicy. The pepperoni was fresh. The cheese bread only comes in square, but it didn't matter because it was delicious. The online ordering system was easy to use and the delivery was earlier than expected. The driver was very friendly. This will be our go-to pizza in the future.

Absolutely Delicious Pizza! Loved by All! The service and…read moredelivery were outstanding! That's why I am a repeat customer!

Came with a friend after hearing about their $9 martini special on Sundays and it definitely did…read morenot disappoint. The wings were really good, especially the Hometown Picnic wings so flavorful and cooked perfectly. The Calabrian bread was also amazing and honestly one of my favorite things we tried. The service stood out the most though. Everyone was so attentive, friendly, and helpful the entire time, which made the experience even better. The restaurant has a really nice outdoor seating area, plenty of seating inside, and a great bar setup with a fun vibe. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for drinks and food with friends.

Their website says this place is "charming" and I totally agree. Small and cozy vibe with a great…read morepatio in the back...not on the street. We sat out there and it wasn't warm out but it's completely warmed with heaters so don't worry about being out there if it's not summer. The service was spot on and very friendly!! We had some menu questions and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We had the artichoke pizza and a good fresh salad. Beautiful cocktails. No dessert but the next table had something hat looked fantastic.