I had the best time here! Dinner was phenomenal. We did the focaccia to start, then shared two pasta dishes. Rick, our server, was kind, attentive and knowledgeable. He helped us decide! I had two of the blueberry martinis, which were also amazing. This was a great spot for an anniversary dinner and I recommend to all! Lucky if you get Rick as well read more

Great merging of Italian & Mediterranean. The octopus appetizer was amazing. The cocktails were inventive and delicious. Brussels sprout salad was excellent. The pasta is house made and fantastic. read more

Adelina - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Adelina. To get it out of the way, the drinks were fine. Nothing insane. The food was incredible. We liked every single dish we got. it was hard to pick a favorite. And the best part of the night might've been how wonderful the service was. We had two really nice servers who were super friendly and a good time. And the restaurant is a beautiful place, it's a great date spot or a spot for a celebration or occasion. read more

Okay, there are places you can fine dine in and you spend 200-300 dollars. There are places where you fine dine in where you don't have to break bank to eat at. Adelina is one of them. Interior is beautiful inside. You have a great view downtown Detroit. Bathrooms are next level. The Focaccia is a must get when you come here. I don't know what they do to make this bread so good. But it is phenomenal. The pasta I went with was the Conchiglie. I believe. But don't quote me on it. It was good. However I know I can make something just as good at home so there's that. I went here for my birthday dinner and the experience was great. I also tried some lamb chops. These were cooked to perfection and very good. Tiramisu, was something special. I should've took the picture with the flash on so you all can get a better picture. But understand this. The Tiramisu was done right. Lastly the Birthday Ice cream with a wafer and chocolate was very good. The wafer of cookie it comes with just melts in your mouth. It is really good! Adelina, I'll be back! read more

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What a great place to have dinner. My food was absolutely amazing. I had the filet with roasted potatoes and broccoli. Each item was cooked to perfection. The sausage and peppers appetizer were so tasty. Our waiter was very informative of the menu and drinks items. Aside from us having a 7am reservation and having to wait 20 minutes to be seated. The environment was decorative and inviting. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu. O yea, the smoked old fashion is a must try. read more

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I had a wonderful experience--excellent service and outstanding food. I sincerely appreciate the management team for inviting me back to give the restaurant another try. It truly changed my impression, and I look forward to returning again soon. read more

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Fabulous dining experience, fantastic service and delicious food! Festive holiday downtown thanksgiving weekend, stellar dining option! read more

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Went here for a quick birthday dinner, I had the Casarecce pasta & it was soooooo good! Service was great, we had a fun waiter that of course influenced our night with good drinks. Beautiful ambiance, everything was clean & lively. High quality, picture-worthy space read more

Adelina - Casarecce Pasta - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food was delicious and Izzy provided wonderful service! Short rib was wonderful- overall a fantastic experience!

Seriously we all loved everything we ordered from the drinks apps entrées and desserts absolutely amazing five star food, and service It's a beautiful little place the ambience was awesome read more

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Our server took quite a while to check back after bringing our drinks -- around 15 minutes before taking our food order. I couldn't help but feel we weren't prioritized, possibly because we were the youngest guests there. Food-wise, the experience was underwhelming for the price. The calamari was great, but the entrées missed the mark. The marinara completely masked the wagyu flavor in the Casarecce pasta. As well, the Faroe Islands Salmon dish had too many conflicting elements -- pesto, olives, romesco sauce and capers that didn't blend well as whole. And not to mention it was MISSING, the asparagus. The atmosphere and drinks were lovely, but overall the food didn't live up to expectations. There's potential here, but the flavors need better balance to highlight the ingredients rather than overpower them. read more

What a nice restaurant - it has a cozy feel and is rather quiet - great for conversation. You get a little peek into the kitchen, which I like, and the bar area is pretty. Service was attentive and timely. We only had cocktails and appetizers, but everything was very good. I appreciate that they have a non-alcoholic cocktail list; they use Seedlip. Based on the starters, I'd for sure come back for dinner. The homemade foccacia was flavorful, fresh and soft, and the burrata was creamy and served with salty olives and herby oil. The sausage and peppers was very good - you can tell by the soft texture of the sausage that it's homemade. The octopus was cooked perfectly in a yummy tomato veggie sauce. the Pellegrino was served in a chilled marble holder - quite nice. Looking forward to returning. read more

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Amazing food! Our waiter Dorian was amazing and sweet. The ambiance was beautiful. Dark lit, nice vibes. All the food was amazing! From apps to salads to pastas! Must try the tiramisu! read more

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The best thing was their Caesar. The cheese, dressing, and sun dried tomatoes are perfect. I would actually come back just for that! The focaccia was also good, the olives accompanied the bread nicely. It wasn't an absolute must order though. The pasta was also super good. Tasty flavor and meat in it was absolutely amazing. The meat was okay! This was a good spot for dinner before our comedy show, but I don't think we'd stop in again. Decor is stunning, music is also really loungey and fun! Again, this was a good dinner, just wasn't anything that stood out to us! read more

Adelina - Butchers cut - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Food, service and ambiance was on point. The servers, bartenders and host were all very professional.

First time here. Very nice atmosphere. Got here on a Tuesday around 6. Not many tables filled. Crowd starts up later for today. Mostly young hip crowd in their 30's. I always wonder how these youngsters afford places like this. Everything was delicious. I loved my spicy margarita because it was spicy! Brussels Sprouts were really good! My pasta was good. Focaccia was tasty. I was a bit disappointed in the white cloud dessert. It was more like white gelatin than mousse. Or the texture anyway. Pricey but I'm more satisfied with this place than San Marello up the street. You can see my interview for that if you look it up. read more

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Adelina is the perfect date night spot! Such fun cocktails and great food. For drinks, my husband got a gin martini and I got the Mediterranean pearl which was fresh and fun presentation. We got the focaccia and grilled eggplant to start and both were great. Our main dishes were veal Milanese and gnochetti and both were delicious. We finished off with white cloud for dessert and it was yummy end to the night. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Adelina was within walking of the hotel and homemade pasta was sounding good with the cold rainy weather. The focaccia starter hit the spot with warm fluffy bread served with a whipped ricotta and olives. The caesar salad had tons of shredded Parmesan and homemade croutons. The pasta I ordered was a bit more spicy than anticipated, but had a nice tomato flavor. The dream of chocolate dessert definitely left me dreaming for more. It tasted like a snickers bar leveled up with salted caramel and whipped namelaka. Service was swift and looked like a nice date night type place. Many patrons were ordering some kind of smoking drink. If in downtown Detroit Adelina is a solid dinner choice. read more

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Excellent service and food! We sat at the bar and mike was very attentive. All the food and drinks were really great!

Adelina is a wonderful place to celebrate a special night. The ambiance is gorgeous with moody lighting and an open concept and big windows. The food is always fantastic. Portions are generous, flavorful, and unique. The service is impressive, all of the waiters have been kind and accommodating of any requests. read more

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Trendy spot right near Campus Martius that boasts Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. My family visited on a busy Saturday night to celebrate a birthday and we enjoyed our dinner but it wasn't anything spectacular in my opinion. I did like that it was decorated nicely for the holidays, and the mainstay decor was sleek and modern. To start, I ordered the espresso martini (pretty good) and also got to try a sip of others including the Winter Lychee (very sweet) and Something Different (surprisingly well balanced). Most of the drinks, including glasses of wine, were averaging around $17-19 which I think is too expensive but that also seems to be the standard these days. Food was on the pricier side as well and you could tell the focus on quality ingredients was there, I just wasn't particularly wow'd by the menu offerings. I ended up going with the salmon entree and the most interesting part of the dish was a little crunch in the beluga lentils. Between the rest of the table, there were hits and misses with different dishes (pass on the Chitarra but get the Ravioli). For dessert, the table shared the Zeppoli and tiramisu which were both tasty but again nothing special. We were particularly disappointed in the complimentary birthday dessert as we had seen online a fabulous white cloud but instead they've switched to just vanilla ice cream with some lackluster meringue cookies on top (wah, wah). Otherwise, service was good as our water glasses were never empty and everything was served fairly quickly. I believe it was the manager that helped serve some of our food and checked in on how we were doing, which is always appreciated. read more

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Overall: Beautiful aesthetic, perfect for a date night or a girls night out. Our server was super sweet, attentive, and friendly with zero complaints there. Meatball: The meatball tasted pretty basic, nothing spectacular. I'd give it a 6.5/10. The sauce was tasty but didn't elevate the dish. Caesar Salad: Very large portions, so splitting is a good idea. Our server warned us and she was right. The salad came out very cold, which I didn't enjoy. I prefer room temperature lettuce because super cold lettuce is harder to eat. It felt like either the dressing or the entire salad had been stored in the fridge. I ate it because it was big and we paid for it, but I would have liked it more if it were served at room temperature. Entrée: I ordered the casarecce, braised wagyu beef bolognese with parmesan ($32). The portion size was small. The pasta was extremely al dente to the point of being hard, which I didn't enjoy. I know pasta should have a bite, but this was beyond that. The texture made it unpleasant and I did not finish it. Flavor-wise, it was just okay. After a while, I got tired of the taste. I would not order it again. I've heard other pastas here are also very al dente, so if that is not your preference, this may not be the place for you. I'd rate it a 5/10. Final Thoughts: Overall, I'd give this restaurant a 6/10. The atmosphere and service were great, but the food didn't meet my expectations. There are likely better options, and I wish we had tried Hamilton's, which has a similar menu. read more

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So good I had to come twice. We tried to get reservations for my birthday and unfortunately they were booked to capacity and I can see why. Fortunately, a couple of weeks later we were able to get in. We were a little late due to the street closures for the Draft. The staff was very warm and understanding. The ambience is sexy! I mean, Adelina is a VIBE! We started with a fee cocktails and the espresso old fashion is delicious. We had the frito misto and the grilled octopus as starters. Delicious! We shared 2 pasta dishes, they were filling and not your ordinary pastas. Everything is made in house and the sausage is everything! I do not like tiramisu. I have texture issues , but some friends sent one to the table and I tried it and then ate the entire dish! read more

Adelina - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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First pastas & tiramisu state-side since returning from Italy....and let me tell you that Adelina didn't disappoint. Emily our server was incredible. She gave great recs! We also were dining Euro style - enjoying the courses and each other's company - which i know can make folks antsy for table turn on a Saturday night so we appreciated it & tipped accordingly :) COCKTAILS: their menu is pretty extensive. also btw they have Yamazaki 18 on their whisky menu. It's a pretty penny for a pour but, if you know - you know. If you want a more theatrical table-side experience, go for the barol-old fashioned (smoked in a cool skull smoker) or the mediterrean pearl (there's a bubble involved!!) APPETIZER: *PESCADO FRITO (Pickled Hot Peppers, Scallions, Calamari Rings, Citrus Aioli) - breading was great on this as it wasn't overwhelming or too thick. Great flavors. *BABY BEETS (Mixed Beets, Goat Cheese, Fresh Horseradish, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Lavash) - classic flavors and appreciate the blend of red & golden beets. I didn't really get much of the fresh horseradish, but delish dish all around. Only complaint - more lavash please! PASTA: they serve this as a 'primi' so before the entree course as they do in Italy! All pasta is in made in house. I mean it better be if Top Chef Fabio Viviani's name is attached to this restaurant! The pasta was served PIPING hot just like in Italy. *CASARECCE (Braised Wagyu Beef Bolognese, Parmesan) - great classic red sauce. the casarecce was a really nice vehicle as all the nooks and crannies really held and captured all the yummy sauce. *RAVIOLI (Burrata Stuffed Pasta, Basil-Pistachio Pesto, Speck, Butter) - I could eat plates on plates on this. This is a must order. It truly reminded me of having savory pistachio dishes in Italy (e.g. Pistachio Mortadella Meatballs - see my Dilla review in Rome, IT!) ENTREE: neither of these were very pretty photography because brown but it was dang delicious! *VEAL MARSALA (Thin Pounded Veal Cutlets, Mushroom, Demi, Lombardo Marsala) - tender, beautifully breaded, super savory with the demi glass and 'shrooms. no notes! *FILET MIGNON (Crispy Tri-Colored Potatoes, Red Wine Demi, Broccolini) - perfectly cooked, but honestly not something I feel the need to order here at Adelina again because everything else was FIRE. DESSERT: we ordered...all of them. they also so kindly brought out a birthday dessert with a candle (ice cream!): *ADELINA'S TIRAMISU (Mascarpone Mousse, Espresso Soaked Ladyfingers, Valrhona Coffee Ganache) - this is served in a martini glass and the presentation is fantastic. The espresso soaked ladyfingers were basically perfection - soo saturated in espresso but not soggy. A must order. *DREAM OF CHOCOLATE (Moist Chocolate Cake, Valrhona Salted Caramel, Whipped Valrhona Namelaka, Valrhona Gourmet Glaze) - this dessert was a delight. Reminded me of a candy bar with the tempered chocolate exterior. The salted caramel was perfect. *ZEPPOLI (Italian Ricotta Doughnuts, Orange Zest, Sugar, Chocolate Sauce & Raspberry) - The ricotta doughnuts were airy and soo poppable. I could have probably had 36 of these 'doughnut holes'. The sauce - especially the raspberry - was fresh raspberry! And the chocolate sauce had a bit of espresso in it. We shared all the above between 3 people are we were STUFFED, so choose your adventure as you see fit my Yelp friends! FYI - the parking situation is 3 hours free at Campus Martius OR Valet Parking ($21 -- it's off Gratiot) read more

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anniversary dinner for 51 years. gave us worst table despite a reservation requesting main dining room. we complained as they wanted to sit us outside and we were put in the corner of bar where bar tender was our waiter. complained more so they moved us half way thru our meal. what a joke as I had a reservation in writing documenting main dining room. food was mediocre. tomato sauce was like tomato paste. no one enjoyed meal. we were even charged for gelato. it said happy anniversary but were charged for it. never again. food terrible and they can't get a reservation correct. waster of 300.00. total rip off. governor of nominee. read more

I visited Adelina for my birthday. I like the atmosphere there. I had the Tuscan Chicken Rollatini, which was OK. I wouldn't order it again, but I would try some of the other entrees. The chef came to our table, which was pretty cool. There are awesome dessert options on the menu, but they also offer a complimentary birthday ice cream treat, which I had. Rob, Scott, and Ronnie provided awesome service!!! I didn't like our seating, and I will request not to be seated in that area when I return. It was a small table for two, which was fine, but it was in a high-traffic area, and I was constantly having to lean left to avoid being swiped by people and staff walking by. I would definitely recommend checking out Adelina in Downtown Detroit! read more

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its such a cute vibe and the food and drinks were delicious. service was great and everyone was really kind. definitely pricey but so worth it! read more

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I came here to dinner on a double date with some friends and was blown away by how good it was. The vibes were perfect for a date night and the service was some of the best I've experienced. I want to specifically call out one server, Jonah Phillips, who went absolutely above and beyond to make our experience better. Jonah and I had gone to school together and I ran into him while he was working and he was so enthusiastic about the restaurant and walked us through all the dishes based on our preferences and even gave us a complimentary appetizer that we commented sounded really good. He also came to check up on us multiple times even though he wasn't our main server (she was also incredible!), but it really helped put a positive stamp on our night on top of all of the incredible food we tried. Will 100% be back and hope Jonah receives some recognition for how great he is with guests! read more

Adelina - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Fancy! Kind of a date spot but I saw people dressed up and some ladies that looked like they were going to the club... kind of a hot spot type restaurant. I'm not a big Italian guy but the food was pretty good, well made. I remember being nice and tipsy so the old fashioned I had was good as well. A lil expensive but worth a night out with a good date. read more

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I've been here twice with girlfriends and it's one of my favorite Italian spots. The parking is unfortunately a little difficult, but the location is lovely in the heart of downtown Detroit. The interior on both sides of the bar is beautiful. The focaccia and baby beets are both very enjoyable for starters. For pasta, I've had and thoroughly enjoyed the rigatoni and casarecce. I would probably get the rigatoni again and again! The tiramisu dessert is one of the best I've ever had! read more

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This was one of my favorite new restaurants in a while. We brought my parents, who were visiting from out of town, and everyone loved the whole night. Cocktails were on point. Mine came with a delightful little smoke bubble on top, while another was smoked through a skull and was like a smoked chocolate old fashioned. Delish. My father got the lasagna, which was -incredible-. We shared the mushroom gnocchi and a bolognese dish, which were both delicious, and shared some sides for the table - potatoes and mushrooms. And a Brussels sprouts salad that was super fun. This was a 6-star spot. Incredible service, and everything was perfect. One of my favorite new restaurants without a doubt! read more

Adelina - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Love Adelina the was amazing as usual! We sat at the bar a the staff was fun, prompt, and very informative! The ambiance is a little loud but that's because it's always packed! read more

I had great service here very nice staff clean and great environment. I would be definitely coming back,

Service was excellent. Scott was informative, attentive and gave us space to enjoy our table conversations. Food was excellent as well. We'll be back and will recommend to our friends. read more

This is closer to a 4.5 than a 5. But it's great and at or above 4.5. We had excellent service and food. The ambiance was also great. Some food highlights: Lamb was excellent in quality, cook, and amount (3). Brussel sprouts were great. Service was also great. Attentive but not intrusive. Helpful all around. Small hiccup on an entree was quickly and kindly corrected. Definitely recommend. read more

Food. We sent our steaks back twice. Too raw and no flavor. Tried 4 dishes. 2 were good and 2 were not. Service and ambience were great. read more

ホームメードのパスタ Gnocchetti、Casarecce 両方美味しかった Salmon Romesco 皮の焼き方がバリッとしていて、サーモンとの食感の違いが素晴らしい。ミディアムの焼き加減も最高 ディラミスはデカいけど、味も甘みも濃すぎないので、結構食べれて美味しい read more

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Went for my husband's birthday because we always love trying new restaurants in the city and this one did not disappoint. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere was all amazing. We went with another couple so we got to try a few dishes. We had a few appetizers first- calamari, tomato & mozzarella salad, focaccia with goat cheese and recommend all. For entree couldn't decide between seafood ravioli and branzino so we split it while others had lamb chops. Ravioli was light flavorful and cooked to perfection and same for the fish. The guys loved the lamb chops and sorry I can't remember a lot about the cocktails. Definitely will try Adelina's again. There were many other dishes that looked worthy. read more

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This place is outstanding, been there twice so far and they do not disappoint. The meat balls are to die for.

Our server was amazing and she was very attentive to our big party. This place is so aesthetic, don't get me wrong but it was just the food that did not satisfy me and my group. We paid so much for small servings and we didn't like the food quality at all. The rigatoni was so hard and so was the gnochetti. We left feeling hungry and unsatisfied with what we just spent $300 on. read more

Adelina - bread - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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