The food, the service and the ambiance of this restaurant far exceeded expectations…read more A group of six of us had a variety of pasta entrees and each of us were blown away by how delicious each was. The service was also fantastic with a very nice and attentive British man along with another server to fill glasses, clear plates etc If you are in this area, don't miss this restaurant. It is so lovely!

Food was underwhelming. -Cocktails ordinarily…read more -Mussels cold -Salmon seriously overcooked and dry - Lamb lacked character and may have been on its second day in a crockpot. Was really hoping for more from O'Sarracino. Our waiter was quite nice and did a great job.

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!

Ottava Via just never disappoints. I've been many times, and it's always consistent, timely, and…read morejust right. This time, we enjoyed a few appetizers and definitely did not leave disappointed. That Pecorino Romano appetizer is one I dream about almost nightly. Inside, it's quaint yet comfortable, and the service is always great. If you go on the weekend, you'll probably run into a wait, but it's worth it! Highly recommend!

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!

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff…read more Got the strawberry mule, it was good, more heavy on the ginger than I expected, but not bad. I like the kale salad, but wish they put less dressing on it. The salmon on the special menu was great, cook with shrimp, and the creamy sauce was very lovely. It's probably the best salmon I had in a while. Chicken parmigiano was good too. We enjoyed the Tiramisu as well. The floor was very sticky and slippery though, I felt I had to be very careful to not to fall.

This was my first visit to Pastaio, though my wife and daughter had eaten here once before and…read morehighly recommended it for a special occasion. We were celebrating a birthday, so we decided to pull out all the stops -- and I'm really glad we did. I'll say right up front that the prices are a little higher than what I would normally spend on a meal, but honestly, it was absolutely worth it. They started us off with garlic bread that was incredibly delicious, and from there the experience only got better. Our server, Andrew, was fantastic. He mentioned that they might have been a little short-handed and apologized that he felt he couldn't be as attentive as he normally would be, but honestly, we never would have known. He did an excellent job keeping our water glasses full and making sure we were taken care of throughout the evening. At our table, we ordered the Chicken al Pastaio, Spaghetti Carbonara, Gnocchi Romana, and I had the Chicken Parmigiano. Every dish was excellent. I sampled a few bites from the other plates and genuinely enjoyed all of them. The real highlight for me, though, was the Beggar's Purse appetizer. It was pasta filled with goat cheese and pear, and it was absolutely divine. I can completely understand why they also offer it as a main course because I could have happily eaten an entire plate of it. For dessert, we shared cheesecake and tiramisu. The cheesecake was more traditional than what you'd typically get at places like The Cheesecake Factory, which caught me a little off guard at first, but it was still excellent. The tiramisu was also delicious, and we all got a good laugh when one of our guests accidentally inhaled a little cocoa powder off the top and started coughing and sneezing at the table. It honestly just added to the fun of the evening. At the end of the night, nothing we ordered disappointed, the service was wonderful, and it turned out to be a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We'll definitely be back.

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.

I said a couple of reviews ago that I had the best Italian meal that I have ever had. Well I found…read moresomeone to knock that one off its throne. When I came into Chatham Ontario, Canada, and checking into hotel, the lady at the front desk said you have to go to this restaurant. I hear that at a lot of hotels, but I figured I would check it out. For starters, this place is located downtown in a very quaint little district, there seems to be plenty of street parking. Although I can imagine on Friday and Saturday nights it can get a little hectic. Regardless, I found a spot walked across the street to the restaurant The place itself is really quaint and inviting. They made it up to look like a small Italian village. It's really really cool. This place is also kind of elegant, they have black tablecloths and silverware rolled up in cloth napkins and it is just an overall upscale dining event, although you definitely do not have to dress up to go here. My waitress, Claire, greeted me and asked if I wanted anything. I ordered a loss of water to start and just wanted to check out the menu. She came back a few moments later and I decided to order the calamari appetizer, the chicken parmesan which came with a salad... I opted for Caesar, and a glass of their house! Pinot noir. One thing I like about Italian restaurants is the pacing of the meal. This is not a walk-in, turn them and burn them. Type of establishment. This is a hour and a half to 2-hour culinary adventure. Claire has this down to a science. The appetizer came, and was cooked perfectly. I love fresh calamari. A nice touch was the dusted jalapenos and pineapple that came with. Instead of a shrimp style sauce, they opt for a slightly spicy sweet dipping sauce. Next came the bread. Claire also brought over the obligatory olive oil and balsamic vinegar, plus a spicy oil. She recommended that I mix all three and even brought over some shaved Parmesan to put on top of that before I dip the bread into it. Absolute heaven on a plate! Then came the salad, the Caesar was absolutely perfect. I love it when a salad is dressed properly, and not just a wad of dressing lumped on top. This was such a good salad and of course I had to have extra pepper and parmesan. After a short break, the main course arrived, and it was huge. Seen a bigger chicken parmesan in the history of my eating Italian food. And it was cooked so perfect! The spaghetti underneath was perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce was totally on point. Mozzarella on the chicken parm and then covered it in the red sauce to give it that slightly melted texture. Did I finish it? No, I did not. But I am having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The reason being I wanted to save room for the tiramisu. I ordered the tiramisu, and had a double espresso. What a perfect combination! The tiramisu was absolutely wonderful, not too sweet and the bitterness of the coffee worked perfectly with it. I have to brag on Claire a little bit, as she was one of the most perfect wait staff people I have ever met. She was attentive without being hovering, she paced the meal perfectly, made great suggestions. I could not eat another bite as I was so full. And completely satisfied. This was literally one of the most perfect meals I have ever had. Bottom line? It was expensive. And I am more than willing to pay for quality food and service. And this place hit on all cylinders. If you are looking for a great night out, you would do no better than to check out this place.

they're special was a 10 ounce ribeye steak. It was pricey however I thought it would be great. It…read morewas at least 30% pure fat with fat mix throughout and it was cooked almost well then when I ordered, medium,rare. It was probably the worst meal I have had in Chatham. The service was OK but the noise in that restaurant is terrible

My wife and I enjoyed an excellent meal at Fratelli restaurant in Tecumseh to celebrate her…read morebirthday. We shared the arancini with a red pepper aioli for an appetizer and it was delicious. We both had the tortellini for our entrée. Our waiter happily asked for the pasta to be made vegetarian for my wife. We also enjoyed a carafe of house red wine with our meal. Service was excellent. The quality of our meal was reflected in the price. We have leftovers for at least another meal. We highly recommend Fratelli for a pleasurable dining experience.

Went to Fratelli's and Angelo and his team once again treated our table like family. You couldn't…read moreask for better food, atmosphere or all around great night

Lovely owner who came and greeted our table. Food was fresh and delicious. They offered a new…read moreappetizer to try as well.

We finally made it and I love their outdoor seating. The waitress was extremely helpful and social…read more- authentic food well prepared We enjoyed a dessert and of course I enjoyed a nice glass of wine - can't wait to go back!

We were nicely greeted and sat at the bar. We checked out…read morethe cocktail menu and knew that this was the right voice for dinner. We ordered the Last Sunrise in Tuscany and the 59 Barrera and Son. Both were absolutely delicious. We watched the bartender make the Last Sunrise in Tuscany and we had to ask about it. They make this with a house made syrup which isn't too far fetched for this restaurant. They try to make everything from scratch and it really shows in their offering. We were so hungry we had to order a couple things to share. But before we ordered we asked the bartenders (absolutely amazing) about what to order. Now when I say they gave the most elaborate explanation I could almost taste these dishes she was explaining them so well. She knows food and she knows good food. So we went with her recommendations based on what we were going for. We ordered the Duck, the Ravioli and the Rigatoni. When I'm telling you everything was perfect, it was PEFECT! The cook on everything, the favors that danced in my mouth. The filling of it all. I cannot wait to come back to try the rest of this menu. As dinner was winding down, I asked Kennedy to choose my last cocktail. She presented me with the most delightful white sangria and I was wowed by the flavor and lightness of it all. We then ordered a few lattes to go and we were talking about that dinner and restaurant for the rest of the week. Shea and Kennedy were absolutely amazing!

The server Alex we had was wonderful. She was very professional, polite, and patient. The small…read morebites were okay. The peach crumb cake was mid as was the cinnamon roll. The bacon scone was absolutely outstanding, however you have to ask for butter for this, which is a must, but that was the only thing for a $325 brunch bill for 4 people. The entrees were cold when we received them, and one took so long to get that it was actually comped by the restaurant. The steak and egg benny was okay. The egg was overcooked and only jammy and not runny, and the croissant which had the steak on it was super oily and gross. There is a reason why a biscuit or english muffin is used in this dish, so whoever decided a croissant was a good idea is not smart, or eating the current weekend chef's food. The potato frites super greasy and oily as well as cold. Draining them on a paper towel would have been clutch. We had other entrees that no one finished because of the quality and taste of the food. It would have been helpful if the kitchen staff put the food under a salamander or heat light. If they have one of these, it certainly wasn't working that day in proper order. This is not a place I would ever go to brunch again. Maybe I would try dinner have one of their cheaper dinners as the $34 benny was overpriced and underperforming. I am giving this place three stars rather than one because the service was great unlike the food.