1. Ottava Via
8.9
1480 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Corktown · 51 tips and reviews
Bill Newman: Outstanding #calamari best in metro Detroit. Great small plates, pizza and pasta. Fantastic service, ask for Yousef.
Casey Cottrell: Went for restaurant week and it was WONDERFUL! Meat and cheese trays galore, pasta with truffle sauce, even simple Calamari was a step up with a hint of smoke from the oven. Great service-GO THERE!
Layelle Saad: Calamari appetizer was amazing! The artichoke pizza would have been better without the lemon zest. Overall great service and atmosphere.
2. Vicente's Cuban Cuisine
8.6
1250 Library St (btwn Gratiot and Grand River), Detroit, MI
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 72 tips and reviews
Kate H.: Mouthwatering dishes with lots of flavor. Tapas are always a hit - the calamari is salty spicy goodness. Skirt steak is big and magnificent. Get a caipirinha!
Ronita Griffin: Paella and calamari very good!
Kyle Harrison: They have a ton of small plates to share with the table. The calamari, beef empanadas, and mashed potato balls (can't remember what they're actually called) are amazing.
4. Joe Muer Seafood
8.3
400 Renaissance Ctr (at Jefferson Avenue), Detroit, MI
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 47 tips and reviews
Tiffany Raquel: The calamari is awesome...try it. And, my waiter Kirk is the sweetest :-)
Troy Milton: The calamari is perfect. The deviled crab balls are to die for. The service is second to none..... its a must do for anyone that appreciates great fine dining.
Jennifer Togal: Incredible food, amazing service and Chef Jared is outstanding! Best place to have a relaxing wonderful meal :)
5. El Barzon Restaurante
7.9
3710 Junction St (Michigan Avenue), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 37 tips and reviews
Melissa: Beautiful, elegant patio. Amazing salsas, cucumber cilantro margarita, grilled calamari, cheese enchilada mole poblano, and homemade sea bass ravioli - yum!!!!
Elizabeth Bernal: Calamari and tiramisu
ᴡᴡᴡ.Graham.linodxz.ru Davis: Best Italian food in Detroit and one of the better Mexican menus too. Order off of both menus.
Al Poe: Seafood Lovers CAZUELA MARISCOS Sautéed Shrimps, Salmon, Mahi Mahi, Lobster, Calamari, Scallops n Mussels in Smoked Chili sauce OMG exquisitely prepared
Al Poe: The Very best new eating spot in SW Detroit,,,, Amazing Steaks and Crafted Unique Meals by Chef Luis the owner is a true artist in meal presentation and the food prep. Tableside side made Guacamole
Mark Moore: Had the best dining experience here last we have had on a long time. Food was fresh and made with love. Service was excellent!
8. Giovanni's Ristorante
8.7
330 S Oakwood (Powell St), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 24 tips and reviews
Michael Siegel: Hands down best and most authentic Italian in metro Detroit. A true gem. Make sure to start of with the calimari!
Ann Stofflet: Go to Giovanni's Ristorante, get anything on the menu, thank me later. Awesome, authentic Italian food in Detroit. Read more.
VisitDetroit: Off the beaten path, Givoanni’s Ristorante offers an authentic and delicious Italian experience.
Sarah Jo Sautter: The grilled calamari was so good, we ordered a second. Great for adventurous kids, too.
Kate Weisberg: Authentic Spanish tapas. Try the shrimp and garlic!
Audrey: Great food but way too many rules...won't seat a party of 2 if there are only tables for 4 (even if you are the only ones waiting). Spilting the bill was also not doable. Not going back