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Great Italian food doesn't need to be complicated — it needs to be exact. Our menus are built on classical foundations and seasonal ingredients, refined until every dish earns its place. From house-made pastas to a wine list curated to match the kitchen's ambition, everything at Adelina is designed for one purpose: to give Detroit a dining room worth dressing up for.

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Islands.com : Detroit's Hands-Down 5 Best Italian Restaurants

  • Writer: adelinadetroit
    adelinadetroit
  • Jan 11
  • 2 min read

The city of Detroit is known for many things, such as being the former hub of the automotive industry and, surprisingly, being known as the "Paris of the Midwest," thanks to its French heritage. However, Detroit should also be considered something of a foodie paradise, due to its abundance of chic restaurants and ethnic cuisines. In fact, one of Detroit's historic neighborhoods is the best place to get a taste of Mexico, and it's notably called Mexicantown.


However, for this list, we're going back to the Old Country and looking at Italian restaurants throughout the Motor City. Typically, Italian dining means fancy plates, snazzy atmosphere, and a combination of decadent flavors. While there's plenty of that on this list, we're also featuring more casual spots that work well for any occasion, not just anniversaries or celebrations. You'll find both contemporary and historic Italian ristorantes, so no matter how you like your pasta and pizza, you can find something that fits your aesthetic.


As mentioned, Adelina is tied for second-place among our five best Italian restaurants based on online reviews. At the time of this writing, it also has an average 4.7-star rating on Google, but just under 1,300 reviews, which is why it ultimately scored below Giovanni's. Situated just down the street from Mootz Pizzeria, the vibes at Adelina are much different than the first two restaurants on this list. Rather than a casual pizza place or old-fashioned fine dining, Adelina feels much more contemporary — less Sinatra and more Michael Bublé. Additionally, this place can work well for both special occasions and a regular night out, depending on your tastes.




 
 
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