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When I'm asked to name my favorite restaurent my immediate response is "The Roma
Cafe in Detroit MI". And I admit to being in a rut because I always order Veal Piccata and a Roma Salad with anchovies. That main dish, accompanied by a glass (or two) of fine Chianti and crisp warm bread dipped in virgin olive oil makes my day.
03/26/2017
I knew about this place my whole life and always wanted to go, but as a kid my parents said it was too expensive (evidently we were actually really poor and I didn't know it). As an adult going downtown I am usually with others that want to go to Bert's, Thomas Magee's or Vivio's. Today I finally put my foot down and insisted my husband and I go (after a little side trip to Bert's) OMG! I am utterly in LOVE with this place!!! The soup and salad dressing are home made (you don't get a choice of dressing, it is the house dressing). Thee minestrone soup was like no other I have ever had. It had firm cabbage pieces in it and a creamy texture to the broth instead of clear. I could have made a meal of that alone! I had the Homemade Paglia & Fieno with Green & white shoe string noodles with prosciutto & peas. SOOOO hearty and delicious! My husband had the Seafood Pasta with shrimp and clams. I tasted his and I really can't determine which was better. I make a lot of pasta dishes and sauces myself and usually don't like the restaurant version. I have to say, I think this was better than my own. AND THE SERVICE!!!! Like a 5 star restaurant! Sam was THE BEST SERVER EVER!
11/26/2011
The spaghetti sauce and the perch are the best in Metro Detroit!!! Old world feeling. Great Italian waiters in tux. It's always phenomenal.!
01/24/2011
THE FOOD AT ROMA CAFE IS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. THE WAIT STAFF IS A MIXED BAG. SOME OF THE WAITERS ARE ABSOLUTELY STELLAR, WHICH MAKES FOR A FANTASTIC DINING EXPERIENCE, BUT MOST OF THE OTHERS ACT LIKE THEY ARE DOING YOU A FAVOR BY WAITING ON YOU. A COUPLE OF THEM ARE VERY CONDESCENDING, ESPECIALLY TO WOMEN, AND THEIR DEMEANOR IS ALOOF AND SNOOTY. MENTIONING THIS TO THE MANAGEMENT IS A WASTE OF TIME. THEY ARE UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION. IT DEFINITELY DISCOURAGES ME FROM GOING THERE TO SIT DOWN AND HAVE A MEAL, SO I NOW GET CARRY-OUT MOST OF THE TIME. HOPEFULLY, THEY READ SOME OF THESE CRITIQUES.
08/25/2010
The food is outstanding, just good old fashion Italian cooking. The drinks are a dollar more but its a Great Drink. If they have the Oso Bucco on the menu , It Is A MUST TRY, YOU WONT REGRET IT. A small place but they turn them over so you will always be able to get in. Otherwise, I will definatly go there again, I here the Perch is awsome.
Details
Phone: (313) 831-5940
Address: 3401 Riopelle St, Detroit, MI 48207
Website: http://www.romacafe.com
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- Email Business
- Services/Products
- Cafes Cocktail Lounges Restaurants
- Payment method
- all major credit cards, cash
- Price Range
- $$
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Detroit, Eastern Market
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Parking: Street, Valet
Wi-Fi: No
Bike Parking: No
Attire: Casual
Good For Groups: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Cuisines: Fine Dining, Italian, European, Continental, Wine Bars
Alcohol: Full Bar, Wine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Price Range : Average
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