This little place is a hidden gem. And their food was excellent. It's been renovated at some point…read moreand offers a lovely dining experience. We had wonderful dinner out. Their bread appetizer with sauces is well worth the splurge. If anything, our server was overly attentive. Lol It was a very good time and their food will definitely bring me back. The gnocchi were the softest, pillowy texture and truly delicious!

The pesto gnocchi was exceptional and added grilled chicken and it was phenominal. The meatball…read moreappetizer has 3 meatballs, ricotta cheese and sauce, very good, I've gotten it before and will everytime! The coconut mojito was fresh, yummy, and had coconut on the rim, very good! The bread service is a must. Smear of goat cheese, honey dip, and I think a garlic aoili dip, I love the honey and goat cheese the most, the bread is unique and a must try. I also tried the garlic bread cheese, and the roasted garlic and goat cheese was fantastic, a must try!!

There are some restaurants I believe don't get the love they deserve and Rosa's is one of them…read more While the service for dining in is never necessarily the best, it isn't frustrating to say the least. The service though drops it from 5 stars to 4 as in this area there is need for improvement. Now the food, I've always enjoyed Rosa's Italian food options. The chicken parm is fantastic, same with the veal, pasta, and the pizza. I have yet to have a bad experience with the food. Ordering take out is simple enough as well, they make the experience welcoming and great. I've been ordering for years from Rosa's and will continue to do so, definitely check it out for some cheaper but good quality Italian food.

For the third time this is what I received for fettuccine Alfredo. They used to be great but now…read morethe worst food in town.

We were very disappointed with our experience at Dolce V. When walking in we expected an upscale…read moreexperience as the decor suggests. The club music was inconsistent with that type of restaurant and it was loud. We were shocked that we were served pop in a can rather than in a glass. Even more shocking was the rolled paper used to cover the linens that had us even more confused. Definitely not a sophisticated look. If you're going to have linens, then show them off or don't have them at all. The waitress rushed us the entire time which made us feel very uncomfortable and agitated us. We actually wanted dessert but decided to leave to give her what she wanted. The food was mediocre. The bruschetta crumbled and was very messy. We appreciated the display with the shrimp over it but it's not practical as a finger appetizer. Overall, we are happy to have tried it but will not be returning.

Dolce V is the new Italian spot from the same family that previously owned the much-loved Dolce…read moreVita Italian Cucina on Fort Street in Riverview (according to the Detroit Free Press). For longtime fans, like me, that connection alone sets expectations high! Thankfully, many of the classics that I remember have made the move, including favorites like the Linguine Pescatore. Overall, the good far outweighed the bad during our visit, but since Dolce V had only been open about two months at the time of this review, there were a few little hiccups that are worth mentioning. The Negatives Let's start with the challenges. The restaurant itself is very small, which means limited seating. When every table is full, as it was during our visit, the space becomes quite loud, making conversation difficult. This is definitely not the spot for an intimate or quiet dinner. Pricing was another slight negative. Bread is not included and comes with a $6 upcharge, the starter salad is also a $6 uncharge ($4 if you order an entrée). On top of that, there is a 3% credit card fee, which we didn't notice until the bill came. So, by the end of the meal, it felt like we were being nickel and dimed, and that feeling detracted a bit from the overall experience. Unfortunately, the bread itself didn't justify the $6 cost, it wasn't warm, and the butter was underwhelming (honestly, our butter tub at home is better). While the salads were very good, paying extra for what many restaurants include as standard can be frustrating. The Positives Now for the highlights, and there were many! Portion sizes are generous, to say the least. Both my husband and I took home leftovers, which is always a win. The clear standout of the night was the appetizer Arancini, easily one of the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked rice, cheese and meat on the inside. Full of flavor, it's a must-order! For entrées, my husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan, and I chose the Shrimp Scampi. Both dishes were very good, and you could absolutely tell they were made fresh, not from frozen chicken or shrimp. That attention to quality matters, and it showed. While the salads came with an upcharge, they were large for a side salad and had fancy lettuce and toppings, and I especially loved the house-made creamy Italian dressing. That dressing alone might convince me to order the salad again, even with the extra cost! A small but appreciated touch was that the beer was ice-cold and served in a frosty glass, which always elevates the experience. Final Thoughts All in, our date night with beers, bread, appetizer, salads, and entrées - came in at just over $100. It's definitely on the pricey side, but not unreasonable given the portion sizes and fresh food quality. You could easily skip the add-ons and up charges to make the meal more affordable and still have a very good meal experience! This is a must try in my opinion, just go in knowing what to expect in advance! We will definitely be back very soon!

I found this place because of a Reddit post asking locals where to eat. I was in Detroit for baby…read moreshower. I'm from VA. Was bored and decided to cross into Canada. I love pizza and I'm kind of a pizza snob since there is an outstanding pizza place 3 minutes from my house. This is not Dr Ho's however it was really good pizza. For the price it is amazing. It cost me $13 for this pizza and a Diet Coke. Appreciate the pricing!! The toppings were generous. Some pizza places I feel skimp the toppings. Was great would eat it again!

The Detroit stlye pizza from Armandos Amherstburg is awesome and well worth the drive on Detroit…read moreSundays. They make a remarkable pizza with very creative options, especially the Pepperoni Paradise and Flyin' Hawaiian, from the light and crispy texture of the crust to the harmony of the ingredients and flavor combinations. Definitely my new favorite pizza!

Absolutely incredible. Authentic, old school, homemade Italian! If you want a place that has a…read morecomfortable upscale feel, but the food reminds you of your Italian grandma's kitchen table, this is your place! Phenomenal staff, always checking on you to ensure you are enjoying your food and drink. This is a must go for a meal when in Detroit!

Not what it used to be to be The only server that was…read moreterrific, was on vacation. The others there have no clue. They can't make drinks and most of them were wondering around. We reserved a table in the corner and I specifically ask for that table and the hostess said definitely we could have it and they gave it away when we arrived. It wasn't that busy and we were excited knowing we could have that table and let down as we walked in the door. They said the owner gave it to their friends. Bad Business and we had been going for years. My dish was good but everyone else said it was just ok. Sauce tastes like ketchup. I don't recommend it , but there are customers that probably don't know what great Italian food is all about. Don't waste your time going here.

Ottava via is always a good choice. I came here with a large group or girlfriends we had a great…read moretime. The staff is really friendly and took well care of us. We had a reservation and waited about 15 min to be seated which is very normal at a this kind of restaurants for a large group. The drinks came in first, I got a Cabernet and there were some good mojitos as well. We ordered the bread service and it was amazing. The whipped butter with olive oil makes the bread so soft and delicious. For food I ordered the shot ribs with mashed potatoes and it was really really good. It is an earthy dish with mashed potatoes and fried zucchini noodles. It is a very good dish but I felt like I was missing a fresher side, maybe asparagus or broccolini. Overall really good food and service. Some of my friends ordered the pizza which was really well balanced and cooked nicely, the pastas were also delicious. I will always recommend ottava via to anyone asking for a good place to eat in corktown

Ottava Via has become one of those Detroit spots I'm happy to come back to. I've been a couple of…read moretimes now, and the food has been consistently good each visit. The arancini are a great way to start - crispy on the outside with a warm, flavorful center. I also really liked the garlic and goat cheese - rich, creamy, garlicky. For pasta, I've tried both the penne alla arrabbiata and the cacio e pepe. The arrabbiata has a nice kick while the cacio e pepe is simple and comforting. Between the two, it really just depends on what you are in the mood for. The atmosphere is another reason I like coming here. Ottava Via has a cozy, lively feel that works just as well for dinner with friends as it does for a date night. Definitely a place I'd keep in the rotation when I'm craving Italian in Detroit!

As the name of the restaurant says "Casa mia"...."my home". When you are there you feel like you…read moreare eating at your Italian aunt and uncles house. Great food, great service and great portions.

Popped in on our way home from Toronto. Food was good, service was average. Seemed server needed…read morehelp, too many tables for one person to carry.

Just 1 visit so far. The place was very well appointed almost fancy…read more Our server, Jacob, was great! Very attentive and polite. The drinks were a good size and very stiff. Definitely worth the money. Now the food! Best chicken tetrazzini I have ever had. Wife had the ravioli in meat sauce. Tons of meat in the raviolis as well as the sauce. The bread is.very good as well. We will be here a lot in the future!

My plane lands, I'm starving, I-94 was a rush hour nightmare. I needed a sit-down pit-stop close to…read morethe airport. Yelp takes me to Leonardo's Italian Grille. I rolled the dice and gave it a try. Best move ever. Great food quality and professional service. Fair prices too. Soprano-like vibe on the inside, dark lighting, big booths and tables, bad art, Sinatra music, Italian hairdos, the whole badda-boom badda-bing thing. Super clean bathrooms too. OMG the food! Delicious bread and butter, olive oil on the table, fresh salads (best blue cheese dressing ever), delicious Caprese salad full of balsamic-basil flavors, awesome mussels with garlic and oil sauce (sopped up with fresh bread), fresh made egg-cream sauce on the decadent spaghetti carbonara. Great hot coffee and a homemade cannoli for desert. Well made bar drinks too. I left completely satisfied. Perfect pit-stop for hungry travelers waiting for rush hour traffic to clear. My first choice for post-flight dining. Salute!

We went to dinner on a Thursday night and ordered the Cucina Curata for the table. This is the…read moreChef's curated menu. It was amazing! We had 2 couples and they customized the menu for us based on our likes and dislikes. We got 5 courses starting with appetizers, followed by pasta (which I forgot to get photos of), then sides, entrees and dessert. Plus a little aperitif to start the meal off. Zero complaints about any of the dishes. My favorite dish was probably the artichokes and the steak. So delicious! The atmosphere at the restaurant was very fun and modern. And our server was very knowledgeable and helpful when we had questions about the dishes. If you want an even more elevated experience, they have a sommelier that will come to your table and assist with picking wine to pair with your meal.

Did the chef's tasting menu? I'm still trying to figure out what we did to piss off the chef with…read morethe menu that we got. The meal continually went downhill from the first appetizers to the end. Started to go downhill when we had to pastas as a third course. They both tasted the same and were extremely salty. This was followed up by the smallest saddest toughest steak that I've ever seen in my life. Was extremely disappointed at this point in the menu. The dessert tasted worse than disappointment. We saw everyone by us getting pistachio ice cream other dessert that looked great. We got peach tomato ice cream, with a dry dusty cake that tasted like powder. Great service from the waitress though. Very knowledgeable and attentive so we still gave her a good tip. I think that the chef's tasting menu is just an angle to overcharge you for mediocre homemade Italian food. It's under the guys of they ask you questions to cater to you and the taste of the people at your table. The questions are so general and ambiguous. It doesn't really hone in on what your actual taste are. Haven't left a restaurant feeling like I've been robbed and wasted my money in a while. The main course made White Castle looks like a Michelin 2 Starr restaurant. Won't go back and would not recommend. To cap off the evening we took that weird raw steak thing that they gave us is our main course home in a doggy bag for our dogs. Our dogs usually go nuts about any meat whether it's lunchmeat, grilled ribs, or even the fat trimmed from the edge of the steak. This meat was so weird and bad that two of our dogs took it from her hand, went around the corner and poked at it and sniffed at it before trying to eat it. One of the two dogs spit it out and the other one left it. I've had steaks and beef at hundreds of restaurants over the years and can always identify what it is by how the piece of meat looks and how it is prepared. This was like mystery meat, very, very, very disappointed and feel robbed.