D'Amato's Restaurant

Wow! Staying at a hotel a couple of bocks away so we decided to try it here for dinner, and we were NOT disappointed! Marvin was great, and the food was absolutely delicious! Chicken parm was HUGE (took half to go) and was seasoned perfectly. Hubby had the gnocchi with sausage and said it was FABULOUS! We both added a salad to our meals, house salad for me and Caesar for him. Had the Arancini for an appetizer, and it was soooo good! Order a pomegranate blueberry mule, and you will thank me!

I really enjoyed the atmosphere.. however the hostess was in unkind.. the food was over priced and cold I got the 6oz steak, very well done( not how I asked) the mashed potatoes where cold.. I think $45 for this filet was way over priced for what I got. The bbq with rice ok. The BBQ was dry.. I personally would go back. I also ordered a chocolate martini, and I go where are the chocolate shavings, like it said in the menu, the waitress til me they where out..did you want me to bring you some Hersey chocolate syrup? Um that’s a no.

Food is amazing and very generous regarding portion size. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We reserved the back room for a party. Just a little noisy from the floor above us. Try to donuts and Bloody Marys.

Update: we've always loved D'Amato's and now it has even more significance for us. My husband and I had our wedding and reception there last night. Everyone we worked with at D'Amato's helped make our day perfect. Tony worked with us on booking the day, figuring out the agenda and all the details. He was wonderful and made everything so easy and seamless. The staff who worked our wedding was incredible. The food was amazing. I can't say enough about how great our experience was here. Anyone looking to host an event seriously needs to contact D'Amato's ASAP. Thank you all!!!!

Came in for the first time as a visitor from California. I had the zucchini noodle spaghetti with Italian sausage and it was delicious! I’m still dreaming of that dish! Our service was excellent and it was a lovely environment. Highly recommend for some good food with good vibes!

I hosted my daughter’s bridal shower at D’Amato’s and it was fabulous! Tony was extremely helpful when we were in the planning stages. The day of the shower ran so smoothly and we received so many compliments on how wonderful it was. The food was great and the portions were huge. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend D’Amato’s if you are planning a shower or other special event.

Went out for a date night and the place was good. Had the cheese bread for an app, wife had the gnocchi and I had the chicken parmeson. Gnocchi was excellent; chicken parmeson was a little bland for my taste. Had the sugar donuts as our dessert and those are amazing.

We booked the private room for my daughter's nursing graduation dinner, party of 13. Absolutely was everything perfect from the swift communication booking the party, the smiles from all the staff, the drinks, the food and the service. Out of 13 people, there was not one thing missed or one complaint. The food was absolutely delicious. Beautiful job D'Amatos, well done! I will recommend your establishment to everyone!

Visited D'Amato's as part of our mother /daughter monthly brunch & this place does NOT disappoint! The spinach feta omelettes were divine, the coffee is strong (and from Atomic Coffee in RO) and the cinnamon donuts we ordered (as appetizers, lol) were out of this world. Our server was so sweet & incredibly helpful. Her and her sister were both working & they were both fantastic. My 15 year old was trying to act like she was at Starbies and ordered an, "Irish Coffee" when the server explained that wasn't an option because it was an alcoholic beverage, she tried to order a "Spanish Coffee"...I was getting annoyed with my kid but she was patient, explaining AGAIN that section of the menu was boozy drinks and then went out of her way to bring my teen an iced coffee, cream, chocolate syrup, etc so she could concoct something of her own. SMH. The price point was great, the ambience was perfect, too. Casual, laid back Sunday brunch with the windows open and a nice breeze. We will definitely be back!!

Time to update this review! I hadn't been here in about 10 years but I came here today with friends for Royal Oak Restaurant Week. This review is probably like a 3.5 out of five but I'll round up to four. I had scoped out the menu ahead of time, originally I was going to get the Italian wedding soup, goat cheese ravioli, and the tiramisu, off the RORW menu. I ultimately ended up going with chicken piccata, as I have had ravioli a lot this week. The Italian wedding soup was kind of dark, darker than I was expecting in color, but it was very good. The chicken parmesan came with a huge portion, and it was probably the best part of the meal; The chicken and the cheese were great, the spaghetti was kind of generic but also good. For dessert, we had the tiramisu, and unfortunately I thought it was just okay, even though the presentation was great. They also tacked on a 90-cent credit card fee at the end, which I think is kind of tacky. I would prefer they just roll that into their regular prices. Waitservice was inconsistent, we got water refills fairly quickly because someone else was doing them, and our waitress was friendly, but sometimes we had to wait a long time for her to come back to the table. Overall I would still recommend this place, as the atmosphere is nice and the food was overall decent.

Overall good experience, good value, good service, fun and busy atmosphere. Would come back. Ordered a pep pizza for the kid, the honey brisket entree per Restaurant week (June 2-9 of 2024), Chicken Parm. If you come here I don't think the restaurant week was worth it. I say that because the soup we got was small, very salty, lacked content, and was very sub par. The tiramisu was a tad too sweet and nothing special. However - the brisket which is usually at least 25$, was worth it. It was unique, slightly sweet, with crispy onions, well plated, and came with a good amount of what I think is orzo. It was 8oz brisket and each bite was so flavorful. The chicken parm was just average. I enjoyed the thin al-dente noodles with marinara sauce. The chicken was cooked well with two pieces of parmesean slices on top which to me did not add to the chicken. This is just your average chicken parm in my opinion. However if you do get their pastas or chicken parm I recommend subbing the marinara for Mrs. Ps sauce. It was decadent with wine and heavy cream. It was a mix between white and red and it was so rich and so good. I got it on the side my pasta. The pizza was good and above average. Large slices of pepperoni. Crust was thin. However it was a bit too greasy and a bit too salty for me and I can't imagine that much salt for a kid, or grease. But it tasted good at least and my kid enjoyed it.

I walked in with my boyfriend on a Saturday night and they were all booked for regular seating, but we were able to get some seats at the bar. We walked here, but if you're driving, there is a surface pay lot right in front of the restaurant, or you can park in the public garages nearby for the first 2 hours. As other reviews noted, the service was great--everyone was really friendly and attentive, even though they were very busy. The service staff was very friendly and seemed to work well with one another, and our server even remembered to wish a customer getting take out "Happy Birthday!" Ambiance was great; dimly lit and low key. While items on the menu were not labeled as gluten free, our server offered the following options that are or could be made gluten free: Brussels Sprouts Sausage and Peppers Soups (without pasta) Salads (without croutons) Zucchini Noodles Blackened Salmon NY Strip Steak Filet Mignon We got the Brussels Sprouts to share and they were delicious, very intentionally made and seasoned. I got the Zucchini Noodles with marinara sauce and added Italian sausage, which was very good. They tossed the noodles in with the sauce, which made them more cohesive with the dish rather than just being an afterthought of a dietary restriction modification, which I really appreciated. My boyfriend really enjoyed his Caesar salad and Winter Special Bolognese pasta. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of service and food we received. We'll definitely be back!

This is one of the best places to get Italian in the royal oak area. Yes pastai exists, but it's overpriced and doesn't feel like it's made with care and is overpriced. D'Amatos has a dim lit family and traditional feel to it that just makes you feel welcomed. Everything is fairly priced for the area and even in general. Definitely recommend a reservation to be made and is a great spot to grab drinks (great wine pours always) and a filling Italian dinner. Had Demitra as our server last night and she was excellent and very attentive! Good for a small group outing or even a romantic date night.

Hayley the bartender made our first visit exceptional. Thank you, Hayley! From our drinks to our appetizers to our main course, D'Amato's was amazing on every level. The food was so good, I wish my stomach could handle more - so flavorful and delicious. Please try their signature dishes - Shrimp Scampi Ravioli and the Beef Brisket. They have other Signature dishes but the above were the two we tried. If we are in Royal Oak again, we are definitely coming back! This place rocks!

First time coming here and I'm already dreaming about when I'll be back. We came here on a Friday night for dinner and totally forgot to make reservations, luckily we were able to be seated a lot sooner than what we were originally told (hour and a half for a party of two). The host and server were so sweet and the food was even more incredible than the reviews could describe them. Perfect place for a date night or an outing with friends/family! Make sure to make reservations as they looked like they were packed on the weekend at around 6 !

Food is excellent. I got the penne pasta with palomino sauce, add salmon. My boyfriend got the chicken Marsala and wow was it tasty. Bartender was pretty busy and fell short on the rail due to the amount of service tickets he was working on. He was doing his best, considering he also had a section. If there had been one more bartender, I would've given this a 5 star. My partner and I were starving and had to wait a while before he made his way over. I noticed the same with the other guests. Interior is lovely, dim and romantic. Will be back when it's not as busy. Great date night spot, and live music (beautiful jazz) playing next door with a full bar and serving the same menu, so check this place out!!

11-10-2023 Ate here before the Vir Das show . We had the Rigatoni brisket , calamari, and bread board. All good, but nothing stood out. Service was attentive.

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Late night dining, everyone loved their food, definitely coming back. Plus, Goodnight Gracie is next door, which I also highly recommend.

Easily my favorite restaurant in Royal Oak. We always have exceptional service and the food is consistently great.

Sunday brunch was great, I'm glad we chose this place. We started with the cinnamon sugar donuts which were some of the best donuts I've ever had, I highly recommend! I ordered the chicken and waffles Benedict and it was phenomenal. The waffle had syrup cooked into it and the chicken was cooked perfectly. $4 mimosas and the Bloody Mary was very good. Overall, great Sunday brunch spot!

This place has such great vibes. We came for a late dinner, and had a great time. Our waitress, Yvette, was so friendly, and made our dining experience positive. The food was also delicious, and I would definitely recommend getting the London Fog mule. I can't wait to come back.

Great food great Drinks! Perfect spot for pre show at Royal Oak Music! All around great experience!!!!

Had a great meal here! It was an awesome way to pass the time while waiting for some family to arrive via Amtrak. The feel of this place was open and comfy! The food was great also. The burger hit the spot that's for sure! The waitress I am unsure of her name (Medium Length black hair) KEEP her she was awesome!

Amazing! Had the baby shower here for our family! The staff, venue and food were top notch. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect time on this absolutely perfect day! Highly recommended for all ages and appetites. Can't say enough positive things. We will be back!

Had my bridal shower here in the private room and everything was wonderful. The service was excellent and drinks kept coming. Everyone loved the food as well!

From the first phone call to schedule their private room for my daughter/son-in-law's baby shower to having a beautiful event, I can't say enough about Tony and his staff. What an excellent experience.

Food is solid. Had the beef brisket, I enjoyed it. My girlfriend said the bolognese on her pasta was good. Drinks were big pours, so that's a plus. Good bang for your buck.

Celebrating my favorite birthday! Food is delish! Drinks are great and service is awesome, would recommend

This is and has consistently been a great spot for dinner and drinks. The seasonal specials are outstanding as are the standards that have stayed delicious year after year. If they don't have a table for you , I recommend grabbing a seat at the bar as the full menu is available there. The Bruschetta and meatballs are always great choices for appetizers. If you are going for dinner, some entrees I would highly recommend the would be the Cavatappi , I always order with extra spinach and , if they have a ravioli special I say give it a try as I have always found them to be tasty. The summer special was caprese ravioli. This was one of the best pasta dishes i've ever eaten. The house salad is fresh and the house vinaigrette is great. The bar next door is Goodnite Gracies and the cocktails are also available on the D'Amato's side.

Recently visited D'Amato's with a group of friends. First, parking is so easy to find around D'Amato's. You can either park right across the street or in a nearby parking garage/parking structure for an affordable price (first 2 hrs are free). Upon arriving, we were seated right away (booked reservation via Opentable). The ambiance is nice and the lights are dimmed which gives the restaurant a more romantic feel. The front staff and our waitress were so kind. It was a bit busy which meant our food took longer than expected but we didn't mind because we were enjoying each other's company. The sunburn and sour raspberry martinis were so good! The drinks were sweet and strong. I love that they offer corona beers with the lime (if you know you know it's always better with a lime). For appetizers, we had the Bruschetta and the calamari. For entree, we ordered the cavatappi, Chicken Siciliano, and the Chicken Parmesan. The chicken Parmesan was definitely the largest serving out of all 4 plates--two pieces of chicken Parmesan with a huge serving of spaghetti on the side--totally worth the $21. The entrees are definitely fulfilling and flavorful. We didn't order dessert here (D'Amato's only offers two options for dessert) instead we walked to a nearby ice cream shop. Overall, the food took a little while but the service was great. The food was tasty and fulfilling and so were the drinks.

This is a favorite date-night place for us. In every occasion of a dinner or brunch, we have received consistent service excellence and the food is always well-prepared. Shout out to Artemis! We love it when she is our bartender / server. A great personality, very positive and knows her customer's tastes well. Sometimes we enjoy coming in for a snack...the calamari and bruschetta are top-notch. The entrees don't disappoint either...the brisket and chicken parm are our favs! We recently had a celebration brunch for our wedding, a meal shared with close friends. To our joy, we had Artemis for our server, and the meal was good as one would hope. Before our day, we worked with the restaurant to print menus for our special time, removing prices and putting a personalized touch. Guess where we are going on date night, tonight? :)

Best Italian Food in Royal Oak, Hands Down. The fettuccini Alfredo, the penne w/ palomino sauce and the seasonal ravioli appetizer are amazing go-to's.

My first time coming to D'Amato's and I will definitely be coming back. My friend and I came here for dinner the other night and I am extremely pleased with both the food and service. I liked that I was able to make reservations on their website through OpenTable. This to me was super convenient to ensure we had a table. Our server was pleasant and extremely friendly. She was prompt and in my opinion everything you look for with a server. Being that I am Italian, I am super picky about my Italian food when I go out. Most places I go to I find to be subpar, but this place was amazing. We started with the Parmesan truffle fries. These are highly addicting and delicious. I highly recommend for an appetizer. My friend had the chicken parmesan and said it was delicious. I had the gnocchi which is homemade with their homemade meatballs and their special recipe palomino sauce. I am so glad I did the combination of the three. Their gnocchi is probably the best I've had anywhere, they were tasty but also fluffy. The sauce was creamy but packed great flavor and the meatballs had the perfect combo of beef and pork. I had a great experience here and I plan to be visiting soon even if it's just for carry out! I don't think I can stay away too long now!

Great Italian food. We usually do takeout from here for dinner. We did brunch once and it was wonderful. Highly recommended.

Really great experience! We tried calamari and risotto balls and both were amazing. The caprese ravioli was fantastic and my fav meal we ordered. They were able to split meals for those who wanted to share, and also let us cork and take the wine we didn't finish. We sat in their patio and the vibe back there could be better, but inside is really nice and cozy.

I came here to celebrate Valentine's weekend with my boyfriend. We were able to make a reservation through OpenTable which is super convenient. We were seated as soon as we arrived. We ordered the bruschetta and truffle fries for appetizers. We loved them both; the truffle fries were some of the best I've ever had. I ordered the chicken parmesan and he got the honey-peppered angus beef brisket. We also both got cocktails. All of the food was amazing and very filling. The service was great and the atmosphere was cozy and romantic. We will definitely be back.

Wow! Saying we loved D'Amato's brunch is an understatement. I went here with my significant other's family and we were 6/6 on impressed. We started with a round of donuts, they were fresh and homemade. I got the biscuits and gravy, the biscuits were warm and buttery. Melt in your mouth style. I personally liked the sausage but it is a maple style sausage which not everyone enjoys. The potatoes were perfectly crispy. I tried the chicken and waffles benedict. I am normally not a huge fan but I thought it was very tasty. We got a $4 Bellini that was delicious. The price was reasonable, we got out for under $200 for 6 people. 6 entrees, 5 drinks, and 2 appetizers! Also our waitress was very attentive and got everything right. I will be coming back!

The track today the ladies room is horrific. It starts out very dark and then through the door into white walls every where. It wasn't obvious where the ladies room was. So when walking right I ran into the glass doors (surrounded by glass walls.). I bounced backwards onto the cement floor landing on my right wrist causing a sprained wrist, a hairline fracture of my right ulnar bone near my wrist, a split lip, a black eye and a bruise on my forehead. Fix Your Ladies Room signage before you get sued.

Great food and the service was great as well. Wife had the Mrs. P's pasta and I had the Prosciutto Baci, which were both great. We split the calamari as well and they put the lemon to squirt over top in this cheesecloth which was awesome because it saves you from accidentally dropping lemon seeds on your food. Nice touch. Very intimate setting as well, great for a date.

This place was amazing! We hosted a baby shower here and have had brunch many times and loved it!

This is my favorite brunch place in Michigan. They only have brunch on Sundays. No matter what you order on the menu the food will be very flavorful and delicious. The ambience and service is also great as well!

I love this place ! There food is so delicious and I also do enjoy the ambiance inside as well. I definitely recommend !

A solid choice. Table and chairs are in need of updates. Not comfortable at all. Bread is tasty, minestrone is very good and the pastas are ok.

Came here with a party of four and we all had great dinners ( chicken parm, gnocchi, chicken marsala, chicken piccata). All dinners had great sauces and were flavorful. Service was also very good. Apps, dinners, and drinks all came out in a timely manner. Even got a free Tiramisu for my birthday celebration. Some of the best Tiramisu I've ever had.

I used to come here so often late at night for bar night but now I figured I would try dinner here because the menu and food looks so good. Had dinner here twice now, most recently on 10/13 and I was very impressed both times. Great menu selection and great prices for the options offered! Each time my server was very professional and pleasant. This last time I'm bummed I forgot the server's name, she was seriously so great and she definitely set an example! It would be nice to experience a server like her every restaurant I visit! I had the filet dish with a caesar salad. Caesar dressing was some of the best I've ever had. My filet was very tender and juicy. It was accompanied by veggies which were perfectly roasted and packed with flavor. Didn't get to enjoy dessert this time around but I hope I can try D'amato's desserts some day! Restaurant definitely has a variable vibe (could be romantic OR fun with friends!) and is clean, from the dining area to the bar and the restrooms.

Really enjoyed DAmatos, went here with a few friends on a busy Friday night and the service was great, the food was very good as well but the only downside is they have time limits on the tables when busy. We ended up going next door to the goodnight Gracie's bar next door which was pretty cool as well. I love the truffle fries and the chicken Caesar salad, I've also had their pizza and breadboard which were also very good. One of my friends had the chicken parmigiana and the other had the fettuccine Alfredo; they both were very happy with the food. Will definitely go back!

I met here with a friend recently for after work drinks and an early dinner. The wait staff was amazing, very friendly, and attentive. The food was very good and fairly price. The bartender that was working that day was spectacular. The drinks were on point, not too strong, and not too weak. I'll definitely come back here again very soon. I recommend that you park in the parking lot that is directly across from the bus station, it's the closest and it's not a far walk from there. You just have to be aware of how long you're parked, there is a 3 hour limit.

So I've been here twice, one for brunch, and once for dinner. Both times were solid. Recommend to anyone in downtown Royal oak.

Came here with a girlfriend of mine. Loved the vibes and the ambiance here. Food is awesome. They also had live entertainment here. Food was awesome. I had the asparagus and sun dried tomato omelette. Very fluffy and delicious. We gave the hostess our number so she could call us and thankfully she did. Just be sure to make reservations or you'll be waiting for a while.

My friend and I came here for the pasta. I was pleasantly surprised that they had endless pasta bowls on Wednesday. When we went to the door, was greeted right away. The host greeted us with a smile and was very welcoming. I had the house salad with house dressing; it's was delicious. I had spaghetti with meat sauce that was very flavorful. I will be back again. Our waiter was great. Sorry, I didn't get his name.

D'Amato's for Brunch, Sunday; Jazz Playing. Splittable Portions. Serves Atomic Cafe Coffee. Diane and I give it a 5. https://yelp.to/XWc5ifJ2Fsb

I've been back twice since my original review. The second time was a really good experience. The third (last night) - not so much. They changed the base for the bruschetta to teeny tiny crostini. The ratio is way off and the bruschetta falls off. That said, the bruschetta was perfect as always. My boyfriend had never tried calamari before so we ordered it. He'll probably never try it again after what we had. :( It was super chewy/rubbery. The two multi-tentacle pieces were also super unappetizing looking. The sausage and peppers appetizer was tasty but not enough sausage, in my opinion. The fried caprese was delicious! We each got a side Caesar salad. I was surprised the salad didn't come dressed. The Caesar dressing was fantastic though! Cocktails were good. The server didn't ask if my boyfriend wanted a glass with his bottle of beer which I found odd but whatever. I'll be back but I'll stick to the cavatappi moving forward.

The food is so good!! I've come here a couple times with large groups. The servers are so nice and accommodating. For starters we got the burrata which was amazing. I ordered the Cavatappi. It was creamy and so comforting. One of my friends got the Chicken Marsala which was flavorful. Another friend ordered this fried ravioli from the specials which was so good. This place is perfect for date night or celebrate a special occasion. The dim lighting and ambience is romantic. Parking is easy. There is street parking.. also a metered lot right next to the restaurant.

The food was good. The service was great! The restaurant is located near enough to the center of town.

delicious pasta , fast service , nice atmosphere and near downtown royal oak easy walking distance to movies

D'Amato'sis one of the long-lasting restaurants in Royal Oak that has been around for years. I hadn't been in years but it was great to be back. We ate in the outdoor patio in the back which was a nice hidden gem. The service and food were great. Our waiter was very attentive and went out of his way to make our dining experience special. While we did not order typical Italian fare aside from our delicious buffalo mozzarella appetizer, we did enjoy the filet and brisket. I will definitely be back!

Good is decent but the brunch atmosphere is amazing. Great live music and good 'bottomless' options for brunch. Definitely recommend if in the area

This place is not convenient for me to get to at all, but I have no problem going out of my way if time permits. I love the DIY bloody Mary bar. The house mix is fantastic. The house potatoes that come with the breakfast are amazing, but I'm on keto, so I can't eat them. I asked the server if I could pay more to get sausage instead and she did it with no problem. The only thing I wish was that they had a different kind of salami on the DIY bloody Mary bar. But, that isn't enough to make me rate them less than 5 stars.