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!

Best. Pizza. Ever. The salad dressing is amazing too!! I…read moredon't usually eat "Detroit style" but I crave this pizza. They need better, friendlier WS for sure. And a better parking lot AF though.

This was my first time here and my waitress Mary was very attentive. She suggested the chicken…read moreAlfredo which was amazing, I'd definitely be back.

Taylor was the best for our family's baby shower! She was very attentive and made it a great day!read more

First visit to Romolo was a good one…read more I like the small, intimate feel of the place. Almost wish it was a little darker so it'd be a better date spot. I tried to order the seafood fettuccine and the server came back a few minutes later to tell me they were out of shrimp so they couldn't make it, period. I would've accepted it with just the other ingredients (e.g., clam) and maybe some chicken, but she said that wasn't an option. Weird. She was otherwise friendly and quick, though. I ordered the rigatoni lucanica instead and it was really good and perfectly al dente, though perhaps it had too many crumbs to enjoy the rest of the flavors. For dessert, I had the tiramisu affogato and it was good -- I really just wanted the coffee but it was a fun way to drink it. The wine list was just okay, though I'm a bit of a wine snob. I'd probably just bring my own bottle and pay corkage next time, if that's an option.

A good social media presence will drive traffic. I wanted to check out Romolo's happy hour because…read moreinsta made it sound real good. The wine deals were nice. I liked the red by the glass on deal. It had a twist too but it was nice. Appetizers are part of the happy hour deal. I wasn't the biggest fan. It was good not fantastic. Great space and the bar was the place to sit if you were lucky. It's a real neighborhood vibe.

I ordered delivery, so in all fairness my opinion is skewed…read more However, they should note on their menu the Caesar salad is KALE, which I had to throw away. I also ordered Carbonara because I was craving that and didn't want to make it at home. They put CREAM in their Carbonara, which is a culinary SIN. They might know how to make fresh pasta, which is easy, but to destroy that dish by adding cream shows they have zero skills with regard to Carbonara. The silkiness of the sauce is created by adding small amounts of pasta water, parmesan, stirring constantly until it's creamy. Suffice to say, I won't be dining in their restaurant. If diners in MI were more discerning, maybe one day it would be feasible for a restauranteur to receive a James Beard award. Don't hold your breath though.

Seated by the window. Izzy is waiting on us tonight. All of…read moretheir pizza and pasta is made in house. The bread here looks rather carb worthy. Looks dangerous. It was quite tasty. Ordered the misto salad, cucumber gimlet, misto frita, grilled octopus, pizza fungi, pesto beets, eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi Roma and chicken piccata. I didn't end up getting the salad requested, but the fritta misto with calamari only. $192.49 for the 4 of us. The grilled octopus was good, the garnish was better. I didn't offer the fried calamari. The only thing on the menu close was the fritta misto, but that has eggplant and shrimp. This was just fried calamari. Either way it was okay, the dip is tomato sauce, was a tad bland. The pizza fungi is so yummy. I could have eaten the whole pie on my own. The eggplant Parmesan was super light on the breading, it was quite good. The gnocchi wasn't too bad, the pieces were small cylindrical shape and not the gnocchi shaped I was expecting, it was cooked al dente, maybe a tad too hard for my liking. The pesto beet was quite good. Big beet chunks. Slippery, lost one on the floor: Then chicken piccata was okay, sauce was good, nice balance of lemon and capers. I can't say it blew me away though. The pizza fungi was definitely the best part of the meal. Service was really good here, definitely take good care of you during your visit.

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

This is perhaps one of the most surprising ratings on yelp for me. I saw this on Yelp Detroit…read moreInstagram 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!

I met a group of friends here for dinner. Most of the group got zucchini noodles with various…read moretoppings. I had the honey-peppered beef angus brisket. It was a bunch of things I would never think to put together (the brisket, orzo "mac" and cheese, fried onions & molasses bbq sauce) and it was really good. My only real complaints are that they charge for bread and for salad. I guess charging for bread is becoming a thing; this is the second restaurant I've been to recently where they've done that. If their menu prices were lower, I could understand it, but with entrees at $20 - $40, I would expect at least a piece of bread and an accompanying vegetable.

This was our second date night at D'Amato's. The service was excellent. I'm pretty sure we had the…read moresame waitress last time, and she was great at checking in on us and making sure our glasses were full. The atmosphere of D'Amato's is nice. It's great for a casual date or a nice meal with friends. We started with the bread board which was alright. I think they described the bread as focaccia, so I was expecting a bread with more of a crunchy crust and the classic dimples on top. However, this bread was fluffy and soft, but it was still very good. I'm not sure if I would get it again since it felt like a bread board I could put together at home. I preferred the bruschetta we got last time. For my entree, I went with the chicken parm which was very good. The chicken was coated well and the sauce was delicious. Overall, this is a great spot for Italian food in Royal Oak, and we'll be back for future date nights.

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.

Super friendly staff and cute small seating area inside. Outside looked fun for summer/ nice…read moreweather. It looks like large garage window doors open up which would be fun vibe. I was surprised at the menu when I arrived as it was mostly sandwiches because I had seen several posts of different food items on social media. After reading reviews on yelp when I got home, I realize now the menu changes often. I had the dill potato soup and serving size was large which I appreciate!! It was really good and warmed me up. The sandwich was good but I think isn't what I was looking for. Will have to come back another day to try dumplings!

The staff are very friendly. Such a cute establishment. The bathroom has a beautiful mural on the…read morewall. Food was delicious and very well priced. Menu is clearly marked with gluten free and/or vegetarian items. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try!

31 years. I have been dining at CC for 30+ years…read more I went for their stroganoff, but shrimp and crawfish pasta was among the specials. I order the stroganoff to-go and ate the S&C pasta in-house. Excellent! Service is attentive without being obsequious. The ambiance is shotgun diner. Dining room and unisex bathroom are both clean. Will I return? Absolutely, yes.

Picture a small suite in a strip mall, in a city a mile north of Detroit. Well established, it's…read morebeen here for ages. No reservations. A few modest tables and carry-out. A true example of "don't judge a book by its cover". We walk in, non peak, with eight folks and they have no issues with us. Quickly seated, orders taken, food delivered. Bam bam bam! The staff has always been great to us and now to our friends. The food is off-the-chain delicious. primarily Ukrainian fair, but you can find several other options and there's ALWAYS something for everyone. For the first five years I came here I ordered Christine's Famous Bomb Burrito. It's that good and I wasn't going to dive into the questionable stuff on the menu. Shame on me! Baba's Pierogis and their Potato Pancakes are wonderful but I recommend the Combo Platter so you can also experience the sausage and the sauerkraut (Kapusta). A quick chuckle: Mrs. E. only eats cold borscht. So we order it and it cools on the table and becomes our dessert. Most everyone I introduce to Christine's become regulars and it ain't because of me! 08/25