The Best Pasta Restaurants in Metro Detroit | Eater Detroit

"Outright, Mabel Gray isn’t an Italian restaurant, but on occasion they serve one of the best linguine and clams you’ll ever have. The dish itself is fleeting, but diners can expect it to reliably pop up on the menu in December. On top of that, a couple times a year chef James Rigato and John Vermiglio combine to form their Italian American takeover Sunday at Nonna’s, which features big chicken cutlets, meatballs, salad, and plenty of pasta like sweet corn cavatelli. There’s usually a pasta dish on Mabel’s menu, and, whatever it is, you know it’s going to be seasonal, thoughtful, and delicious. Reservations are offered on Tock." - Danny Palumbo