Como's Restaurant

"Como’s, a longtime Italian restaurant at the corner of Nine Mile and Woodward Avenue, underwent major renovations, returning in 2019 with trendy Detroit-style pizza. Chef Zack Sklar’s version of the square pan pizza uses a sourdough starter that’s fermented for three days to give it a light, spongy, flavorful crust that’s complemented by toppings such as hand-cut pepperonis and Grana Padano cheese. This spot has vegan and gluten-free options on the menu, too." - Serena Maria Daniels

"The Como’s Restaurant returned this spring under new ownership with trendy versions of Detroit-style pizza including an extremely satisfying version made with imported gluten-free flour. The crust achieves a similar fluffiness to its more traditional focaccia-style counterpart with a nicely crisp exterior." - Eater Staff

"Como’s, a restaurant in Ferndale, is reopening with different owners, a refreshed look, and an updated menu featuring square Detroit-style pizza and soft serve ice cream. The restaurant, which closed in 2017 due to health inspection failures, has been taken over by Peas & Carrots Hospitality. The new team has renovated the restaurant significantly, maintaining only the signage and terracotta arabica tile floor from the original establishment. Como’s is located on a buzzing corner of Woodward Avenue and is regarded as having one of the best patios in Oakland County. The redesigned interior features a classic, throwback style with modern touches and a bar made from Douglas fir. The menu includes chef Zack Sklar’s take on Detroit-style pizza, brick chicken, baked spaghetti, Indian-spiced spinach dip, and several dessert options such as soft serve and Italian budino custard. Como’s is set to open for semi-public, by-reservation seatings on May 3 and May 4, with a full opening on May 6, 2023." - Brenna Houck

"A new, updated version of Como’s Restaurant is scheduled to return to the corner of Woodward Avenue and Nine Mile two weeks from now. Peas & Carrots Hospitality, whose partners purchased the Ferndale classic last year, will reopen Como’s with a Detroit-style square pizza menu on Saturday, May 4, according to a release. Como’s permanently closed in December 2017 after a series of serious health code violations damaged the longtime establishment’s reputation and forced it out of business. Under the supervision of Peas & Carrots partners chef Zack Sklar, Jim Bellinson, and Josh Humphrey the restaurant has undergone a full, gut renovation to help restore confidence in the business, while preserving the iconic name. Peas & Carrots worked with architecture firm McIntosh Poris on the revamp, which includes a changes to the facade, an entirely new dining room with Art Deco-inspired elements, and a refreshed ‘80s-style, “Miami throwback” patio. The restaurant group has also subdivided the space to accommodate a Traverse City Whiskey Co. tasting room. Como’s 2.0 will feature Sklar’s trendy version of a Detroit square pizza with naturally fermented dough rather than dough mixed with commercial yeast. The pizza will come with toppings like housemade sausage and imported cheese. (Gluten-free and vegan versions will also be available.) Additionally, customers can look out for options like pasta, sandwiches, and build-your-own salad. The restaurant’s public opening will feature a silent auction benefiting the Ruth Ellis Center and Ferndale Pride. Reservations can be made by calling 248-929-2921 or emailing rsaruna@peasandcarrotshospitality.com." - Brenna Houck

"Updated menu with naturally leavened crust and gluten-free options." - Erin Perkins