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Trattoria Da Luigi

3.6 (298 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Wine Bars, Pizza
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Arancini
Maryann S.

This is perhaps one of the most surprising ratings on yelp for me. I saw this on Yelp Detroit Instagram and added to my list. First off, the owner was there and he knew SO many people. You can tell they have a healthy flow of regulars who love it there which was a good sign. Every course was so delicious and so well priced for the quality. Got out of there for $60 for two. The gnocchi is a must have, it is homemade and the sauce is unreal. We also loved the house signature dish. This will be a regular spot for us, best Italian I have had in Royal Oak by FAR. This rating is a crime - check it out!

Bruschetta, ok tasting but eat it quick before your bread turns to mush or ask for it on Ciabatta
Beth B.

I almost never write a bad review for a local restaurant but feel like it's my duty to let others know they shouldn't waste $100 of their hard earned money at this restaurant. My husband and I were very excited to visit this long standing restaurant in Royal Oak. I actually thought, it's been there a long time so they must be doing something right. I have visited many years ago and the food was delicious, service was good and vibe was that of an authentic Italian, family run business. Last night however seemed extremely reminiscent of an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. We were greeted and seated promptly to an almost empty restaurant at 5:30. Several others joined within a few minutes. Weather was cold and windy, so thought it might have something to do with it. We quickly ordered Bruschetta, Pasticcio, and Spaghetti Al'Amatriciana. Bruschetta ok, bland tomatoes (but it's the winter), liquid quickly saturated the bread and made for a soggy bite after the first couple. The pasta dishes were absolutely inedible. The Amatriciana was so gamey and overcooked, it definitely felt like it was a pre-made sauce and possibly frozen. As my husband tried to eat it, I could smell the meat across the table. If you're wondering, I have ordered this before and made it myself and it should not smell or taste the way it did. The guanciale wasn't crispy, rendering it's delicious fat or anything resembling how it should taste. The Pasticcio was definitely made and frozen. It was cut into a square and covered in a creamy meat sauce to disguise rubbery, chewy pasta on every single side of that cube. Unacceptable quality and so disappointing. We will not be back ever and I feel like Luigi's vision has turned into a tired restaurant struggling to survive.

Bistecca di Calamari Californiani
Jessica P.

We went for dinner on a Saturday evening and sat on the patio. We didn't have a reservation but were able to be seated quickly. We started with the lemon calamari and it was incredible the creamy lemon sauce was so light and the perfect amount of citrus. We had the special (lamb rigatoni) and the vodka rigatoni. Everything was delicious our waitress was so kind and told us all her recommendations. Finally we finished dinner with two lemon cellos which was home made and the end of a perfect dinner! By far the best espresso martini I have ever had!

Vitello o Pollo Vitello Marsala

Excellent food and service! This little Royal Oak gem is a wonderful find if you're looking for good food in an intimate atmosphere. So charming! The menu is unique and special to the owner's Sicilian heritage (we met him at the bar). The staff was so warm and created a great experience! We will be regulars!

Beth H.

Properly authentic Italian dining. Intimate atmosphere. Great wine list with the best bottle prices I've seen in downtown Royal Oak. Don't park at a bagged meter, you will be towed. I met a friend for a show a Stagecrafters. The menu was limited. No pizzas, most appetizers were not available. They were out of a lot but what they had was good. Pasticco had an amazing sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The goat ragout special had fantastic meaty flavor but definitely goat, so don't try it if you don't like a bit of a gamey flavor. Only downside was that there were no pieces of meat in the actual pasta dish, just hunks of goat fat. The owner replaced the first dish of very large tube noodles that were a bit too al dente, with a plate of penne-like noodles. Same sauce. Still very good. We both like al dente but this noodle was a bit too stiff. Sticks in your teeth too much, which distracts from the dish. The owner came over and chatted with us a couple times. He explained that regional foods of Italy are of the past in this modern age. The place was filling fast and the busser guy kept coming over asking to box us or if we needed anything. No dessert option presented. So we scraped the plan for another bottle and cashed out to give up the table. Absolutely lovely place. I hope to visit again when more of the menu is available. Great place for a date.

Moscato.
Victoria M.

Came here due to the close proximity to the Royal Oak Music Theatre. We also were able to make reservations. So it was a win-win. The decor is very old-school Italian. Staff aren't the nicest. Our waiter was pretty pushy. It felt like he was trying to turn over tables quickly. Coming by many times to see if we were ready to order yet. He was helpful regarding suggestions of the menu. But my biggest complaint was our waiter coming by to pick up our checks. Just feels like a tacky move picking up the checks before the table leaves. Staff were not wearing masks. Restrooms are single stalls and tucked in the back to the left. The menu is decently large but not overwhelming. Pricey as one could expect. The pizza options were not available when we came and dinner menu specials were also not available. We came at 4:30p, so I guess that technically isn't dinner time yet. No drink specials. The complementary bread was very nice. The menu is à la cart. So what you see is what you get. If you want a salad with your pasta you're gonna have to order a salad. If you get an entrée the only thing you get is an entrée. I went with a house salad with house dressing. The salad was good and dressing was tasty. My pesto pasta dish that I got was good. It was the strozzapreti and came with shrimp. The pasta was definitely homemade and delicious. The dish came with five tiny shrimp. The pesto was delicious but very oily and herby all at once. Would I come back? Probably not. It was good but I'm not sure if it was good enough to keep coming back over and over again. Food came out very quickly though which was nice when we had a show to catch.

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Tried a few different dishes but the standout was the gnocchi... Get the gnocchi!!! It melts in your mouth and is delicious. That is all

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Excellent service - recommend sitting at bar w bartender Cameron. Owner is lovely guy. Suggest the gnocchi pasta (homemade).

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If you like canned pasta ! Canned tomato from Kroger/Costco! This is the place. Please eat hear ! It's fresh from the CAN

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