My husband cannot stop raving about the excellent quail special at Luigi's last night. It was…read morethe best he had ever eaten. It was moist and beautifully seasoned--perfectly delicious. The special continues through the weekend, so we may be heading back for more. The meal was that good,

Food is gross. Sauce is nothing special at all. Had penne and whitefish... of course fish was…read morefishy. Everything is overpriced yuck. Never going back. They didn't survive in Mount Clemens. They didn't survive on Hall Rd. This place is past its prime. So upset at what a dinner for 4 cost. Total waste of money.

TLDR: The River Rat is an overall good experience, but the food ranged from amazing to mediocre…read more The place itself was relatively lively and cozy. The servers were attentive to our needs. The dishes I ate will be rated separately because of their range in quality. Bread Basket: 4/5 The bread basket that came with the prime rib that I ordered was better than most. It came with multiple freshly baked dinner rolls with some char on them and crispy breadsticks, complemented by a garlicky butter. Soup of the Day (Seafood Bisque): 5/5 This soup was the best dish of all that I had ordered. Despite being a side dish for the prime rib, its rich flavor overshadowed everything else I ate for the evening. House Salad: 2.5/5 The salad is a standard salad that you can skip. Nothing special. Louisiana Lemon Pepper Walleye: 4/5 The walleye was the second best dish. It was a well seasoned, large filet that had a great tartar sauce to go with it. This is a dish I would order again if I came back. Prime Rib: 3/5 The prime rib was surprisingly underwhelming. The edges of the prime were a little tougher than I'd like, and the prime rib itself came out a little cold. The au jus could have been reduced to be a little more concentrated as well. Overall, if I were to come back I would choose to order some different menu items, apart from the soup.

UPDATE after revisiting:…read more Unfortunately, my opinion of this place hasn't changed. The restaurant feels extremely dated, the service was below average, and the food was below average as well. What makes it frustrating is that this place has so much potential, but the overall operation feels stale and stuck in the past. There seems to be very little culture or energy among the staff. Some employees give the impression that they've been doing the same thing for 10 years and are simply going through the motions. Nothing feels fresh, exciting or particularly memorable. The biggest missed opportunity is the evening and weekend business. After 8 PM, there should be a reason for people to stay here for drinks--an interesting cocktail program, better bar atmosphere, music, events, late-night specials or something that creates energy. Instead, people looking for that experience are going elsewhere. That's a huge amount of potential business walking out the door. This feels like an upper-management problem more than anything else. The location and foundation are already here. What it needs is fresh leadership with a clear vision for the food, service, bar program, employee culture and overall guest experience. With the right operator, I genuinely think this could become one of the most popular restaurants in the area. Right now, though, everything feels like it's running on autopilot. Ownership needs to recognize how much potential is being left on the table and bring in leadership capable of taking this place to the next level.

Tried something different. Veggie pizza and added pepperoni. Scrumptiousness and fast delivery!read more

Came here for the first time, walked in. Ordered the Brioni Special with meatballs. Made it fresh,…read morefast, and was still hot like out of the oven when I got home. The staff there was nice and quick. I'll definitely have to go back and try the pizza next time.

incredible food! great service. amazing prices. you cannot find better Italian food in Macomb!…read morewow!!!

We've driven past this place countless times without noticing it, but our craving for something new…read moreled us to stop in. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. It's cute inside. We started with the mozzarella fritta, which was absolutely delicious! The marinara sauce accompanying it was bursting with flavor. However, the dinner salad was a bit underwhelming. It only had simple toppings like tomato, red onion, and cucumbers. I opted for the house dressing, which was supposed to be a blend of oil, vinegar, and Italian spices. To my dismay, despite vigorous shaking, all the seasonings remained mostly at the bottom of the plastic cup, with little to no vinegar. It was okay, but not particularly impressive. For the main course, I ordered the baked Italian combo. The lasagna was good, though a bit overcooked and with some crunchy bits. The chicken parmigiana was also tasty. However, the meat ravioli that came with it was a major disappointment. It tasted like a plain noodle with a large amount of unflavored meat. To sweeten the deal, we had crème brûlée for dessert. It was enjoyable, but a bit peculiar. Half of it was piping hot, while the other half was ice cold. Despite the oddity, the flavor was still great. Overall, the food was okay, and I might return to this place in the future.

My good friend and I are 2 "foodie" ladies who went to dinner at Mangiabevi Urban for our…read morebirthdays. I am half Italian, so I was eager to dine here after looking at their menu. To broaden our experience, my friend and I split everything we ordered. Dinner was AMAZING....5/5 APPETIZER: "Burrata Camponata" A mound of this heavenly Eggplant Relish, severalthick slices of fresh Burrata oozing cheese, and a big mound of imported, freshly shaved Prosciutto off of the special shaver that sits in the dining room for the dishes that require this beautifully seasoned ham. Absolutely delicious appetizer! The basket of fresh Italian bread and olive oil for dipping was put to use with our glasses of Chianti and then enjoyed very soon as an olive oil topped bread base for our well-placed trio of this gorgeous appetizer. Next, for the salad, we chose to split the "Charred (on a hot coal grill !) Romaine on the grill Caesar Salad" with an anchovie garnish The perfectly seasoned croutons were made in-house, and so was their most divine (BEST I've ever had) Caesar dressing! We split 2 Entrees: Pasta Carbonara created in the imported, authentic, giant Parmesan wheel table-side Espresso-encrusted Prime cut sirloin steak Med Rare with roasted redskins and fresh, petite green beans. It was the most tender cut of beef with huge flavor, made even more so from the grill. It was perfection, simple fare, highest quality of ingredients, all prepared and presented beautifully. The staff were always attentive, though not smothering, and genuinely friendly with a ready smile. DESSERT: We split "heaven-in-your-mouth" x2 : a piece of Dubai Chocolate cheesecake and a serving of the Tiramisu. "Ecstasy," is all we could say as the perfect wrap-up to this gourmet trip to Italy Mangiabevi, you haunt me daily until I return.

Excellent food and exceptional service! The Prosciutto on date slice with Feta was outstanding!read more

Very friendly and sandwiches are fresh and delicious! Def going back to try more sandwiches. 10/10read more

This place is usually closed by the time I get home from work, so this was my first opportunity to…read moretry it out...AND BOY AM I GLAD I DID!!! Great little shop with prepared sauces to go, and a slew of delicious sounding subs, muffulettas, etc. I tried Jionni's Spicy sub, but it wasn't good...it was FANTASTIC! I don't dole out complements on food lightly. This was the best sub I have had in years! Actually better than Ventimiglia's (which is really saying something). Sooooooooo Happy I've found the holy grail of authentic Italian sandwiches. This is a must try place. Viral for the taste buds! Great service too. Bless you Gigi!

Delish food . Good service . Even carry out is…read more Staff super friendly . Great location but gets packed. Try to go on off times

2020-10-30 TestaBarra. Macomb, Mi…read more The first time we came here was for their happy hour, tonight we came for dinner. Menu are both physical and virtual via QR code to access their website menu. There is definitely too much to talk about here so be sure to look at my pics as I've provided a quick summary in the captions. J Baldwin's famous calamari. After receiving the dish, I think I've had it before at J Baldwin's in Clinton Twp. The calamari is not your typical calamari and is sauced with his Beurre Blanc famed on the Food Network. While it's still breaded, the Beurre Blanc is enough to soften it completely while adding an explosion of flavor. The Beurre Blanc is made with olive oil, shallots, peppercorns, bay leaves, lemon juice, wine, and cream. Personally I think this dish was way too sauce heavy. There wasn't a single crispy bite. While flavorful, I was looking forward to a light and crispy texture, but didn't get it. I think this could have been accomplished with going lighter in the sauce, maybe just drizzling it on, and providing a serving of it on the side. 3,5 stars. Truffle Sausage Pizza. Tradition hand tossed dough that's not too thick and not too thin. Italian sausage, truffle oil, parsley, Gouda, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. The Italian sausage was not what I expected. Rather than slices or tiny meatballs, it was ground up. I kinda liked it to tell you the truth, but it wasn't evenly applied. It was more densely populated in the center, which left the perimeter sparse with toppings. While the truffle oil sounded good, it didn't work for me. Here's the thing you need to know about truffle oil, it's not made from truffles (mushrooms)! That's right, truffle oil is typically made from extract, which is why the flavor is so intense and a little goes a long way. Local Carbonara Bucatini. Made the traditional way with cuts of pork cheek (guanciale). The bucatini pasta was nicely done and not overcooked. The guanciale was also nice and crispy as it should be. It was lighter on the cheese than I would have liked and none was served on the side, but it was Pecorino Romano and it was shaved from a block. Did I ask for more on the side, of course I did! The black pepper wasn't also as prominent as it should have been, but the server did have some fresh ground at the ready when it was served. 4 stars. Overall, I would have to say that I'm still a fan of J. Baldwin's Testa Barra. The food is prepared fresh with quality ingredients, and the dishes are inspirationally classic, and sometimes with innovating or modern twist. I've consistently never been disappointed with every visit. If You would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit!

Food is awesome . Great service and old Italian ambiance . What more do you need!! Would recommend…read moreto make sure you celebrate any occasion there , or just because!

Fabulous food, atmosphere and the best service! Katrina was outstanding! She is the best!!read more

The decor is amazing! The food is impeccable. If you want real Italian food or even to take some…read morethings home (they have a little shop) this is the place to go. They also have a party room for large groups. The owner and staff are very welcoming and treat you like they've known you forever.

So perhaps the best piece of Halibut I have ever had! Love…read morethe ambiance! Great deli and Carry out counter. Thoughtful menu. We aslo had the sea bass. Great cocktails. Great service by Gabriella. Love this place.

Another neighborhood a favorite that has been here for a long while. One of my old high school…read morefriends was a Saucier for Salvatore scallopini back in the late 80s. You'll really feel as if you are in an Italian village, especially if you eat outside or as they say "alfresco" from northern to southern Italy and Sicily they've got it all! It's also a great date night place! I'm so glad I moved back to Eastpointe. I have missed all of these places and especially this restaurant. The service is impeccable, and always respectable and kind!

Got delivery. Great dish, spaghetti with meatballs, tasty, comes with a side of bread and salad.read more