20043_stotter Member Username: 20043_stotter
Post Number: 307 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:25 pm: | |
Where is the best pasta and sauce. Got any favorites? |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 581 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:28 pm: | |
store or restaurant? |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 582 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:43 pm: | |
if its a restaurant, i would have to say Giovannis or La Dolce Vita,both have excellent pasta. Gios is homemade. Bon Appitet! |
Mschievous Member Username: Mschievous
Post Number: 68 Registered: 04-2008
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:54 pm: | |
Oh, Giovanni's! The pasta is EXCELLENT! |
Mike Member Username: Mike
Post Number: 1364 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:36 pm: | |
Giovanni |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 583 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:39 pm: | |
Giovannis is at Oakwood,past Fort st. |
Davidruffin Member Username: Davidruffin
Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:43 pm: | |
I've always liked Roman Village. They have homemade pasta there. Located on Dix in Dearborn, right on the Detroit border. Not too far from Giovanni's actually. |
Patrick Member Username: Patrick
Post Number: 5400 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:46 pm: | |
Antonio's on 14 Mile in SH or Andiamos. |
Downriviera Member Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 446 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 6:53 pm: | |
Moros in Allen Park http://www.morosdining.com/ind ex.html |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 756 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 8:11 pm: | |
Pasquales on North Woodward or Netties? Nellies home cooking On gratiot in CLinton TWP is petty good. |
Dbc Member Username: Dbc
Post Number: 128 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 10:40 pm: | |
Another vote for Giovanni's. Their pasta is excellent, and Frank Sinatra loved the place. Need more be said? |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 2025 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 10:56 pm: | |
Luciano's in Clinton Twp. 17 and Garfield. Take it from this Italian it's the best |
Gistok Member Username: Gistok
Post Number: 6848 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 11:11 pm: | |
Villa's in Eastpoint.... That's Italian! |
Detroiterinspirit Member Username: Detroiterinspirit
Post Number: 52 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 7:46 am: | |
Villa Rocks.... Many dates...that lead to Wedding Rehersal Dinner there...to celebrating son's 1st communion...many many great memories... Best Antipasto salad & dressing next to Buddy's |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 584 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 8:01 am: | |
Vinces on Springwells is good too |
Nyct Member Username: Nyct
Post Number: 97 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 8:17 am: | |
Another vote for Villa ... doesn't get much better than that. |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 585 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 8:19 am: | |
Mama Rosas in Grosee Pointe is good also |
Jman Member Username: Jman
Post Number: 178 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 8:32 am: | |
Roma Cafe. None better. |
Emuaaron Member Username: Emuaaron
Post Number: 36 Registered: 07-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 9:07 am: | |
Ummm, I'm assuming nobody mentioned Mario's because it's too obvious. Mario's is better than crack. |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2854 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 1:26 pm: | |
Gregorio's in Wyandotte is pretty good! |
Bucket Member Username: Bucket
Post Number: 45 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 9:13 pm: | |
I'd say my homemade Pesto Genovese is mighty tasty, with fresh garden basil, pine nut, garlic, olive oil, imported Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano is pretty dang good... Painstakingly prepared by hand using mortar and pestle, no blender... As far as restaurants go, Ristorante Piccirilli in Shelby Twp. is probably the closest to authentic Italian cooking that you'll find this side of the Detroit River. The owner was born and raised in Italy and uses authentic Italian recipes influenced from the Abruzzo region where he comes from. The chefs prepare the meals using simple, basic ingredients. Garlic is used sparingly, as it generally is in Italy. The result is very close to what's served up in the restaurants and trattorias of Italy. |
Retroit Member Username: Retroit
Post Number: 113 Registered: 04-2008
| Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 12:21 am: | |
Is there such a thing as a bad Italian restaurant in the Detroit area? How would they stay in business? I sure haven't found one, but then again I have tomato sauce running through my veins. |
Ja1mz Member Username: Ja1mz
Post Number: 115 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 5:06 am: | |
Kroger, from that famous chef...whats his name...Boy 'R' Dee |
Detroitfan Member Username: Detroitfan
Post Number: 15 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 6:16 am: | |
I had the good fortune to eat at both Roman Village and Giovannis last week. Both were excelent. |
Peter Member Username: Peter
Post Number: 149 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 12:44 pm: | |
Bacco's on Northwestern Highway in Southfield. |