Carolyn E.
Yelp
I am so glad they're in Dearborn! A nice Italian spot is exactly what downtown needs. They have a small patio perfect for the Summer, and the dining room is cozy with a neutral sea-inspired color palette. Service was good, but the drinks came out a bit slow. We didn't mind, as we were dining with friends, and food was right on pace. They didn't mind filling the bread basket a few times, either!
Their signature cocktail list is pretty limited - I went with the Amaro sour, which tasted like a grown up Arnold Palmer. A bit on the sweet side. I realize Dearborn isn't a huge drinking town, but I think a few more inventive cocktails would be a good idea. I think I'll stick with a dirty martini or Aperol spritz next time; my husband's old fashioned was good.
As for the food, it was delicious. We started with the truffle fries, which were not skimpy on the cheese or truffle flavor, and the fries were piping hot and crispy. A great starter to have with drinks. We then had the oysters, which were very fresh, cold and delicious - the homemade cocktail sauce and mignonette were tasty and complimented the seafood very well. We also had the summer salad which was made with fava beans and was dressed and seasoned perfectly with charred corn. Very yummy. Next, 2 of us ordered the Mafaldine - seafood pasta with a spicy red sauce - and it was excellent. One portion was the tiniest bit light on the shrimp - I think the 2 dishes weren't portioned out quite exactly, but since we're friends, that was easy to fix! One of us had their special of the night - a short rib dish served with mashed potatoes - a huge portion and absolutely delicious. Savory and tender - they should keep this on the menu! I had the Zaatar salmon, which was cooked just perfectly with a crispy seasoned exterior and juicy interior. The honey sauce complimented it so well. And the ratatouille side was just delicious, actually; not an after-thought for those of us that are carb-conscious. The tomato sauce it was served in was so fresh and tasted of home grown tomatoes. Top notch.
I will for sure be returning, especially to check out the specials which were awesome!