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Roma Cafe

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3401 Riopelle St
Detroit, MI 48207

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(313) 831-5940
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Roma Cafe - Detroit, MI
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Best

They say this place is good and peoples favorite so I tried It on my first day in Detroit, and they were right. this place is like heaven because of their food and service.

Worst

I have had some good dinners here. I don't know how much of a "secret" Roma Cafe is after over 100 years of service, but if it is, they have a serious P.R. problem. I find the ser...

Was I there on an off day? 3/11/2004

The Roma meal I had would not qualify it for Best Italian by a long shot. My veal dish was a commercially-prepared veal-like chunk. Reminded me of the "fused" chicken at Wendy's. I liked the atmosphere, but would not order an Italian dish were I to go back. Pros: Downtown, Atmosphere Cons: , Inept, sleazy waiter more
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Big Portions 3/7/2004

The Roma has a reputation, for giving good size portions of food. Friendly Waiters ,and a home like atmosphere, make it a good place, to meet old friends and new. more
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Absolutely a Hoot! 1/27/2004

Love the place! The bar is an absolute blast, the whole staff a the Roma Cafe is wonderful along with the food and service. The character of the place is the best, best table to be seated is table 1 or 3 in the bar. Best waiter John. more
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Overrated! 10/8/2003

Too many tables cramped together, egg plant parmagane the worst I ever had! Bad service! Pros: Valet Parking, Quaint Cons: Valet Parking, Too Small, Dark inside more
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must try 7/8/2003

Roma is italian dining at is most pure. The ingredients are fresh the food is good , classical italian food. some other reveiws may say it is cramped, or the food is overdone, but it is a place with atmoshpere. I've took freinds and family there never any complaints about space or food being overcooked. As for the wait staff , they are well informed, groomed and the utmost professional. Each waiter mixes their antipasta salad differently, but it is always wonderful. A good time had by all, everytime. you just need to know good food when you see it Pros: food & wine, parking, staff more
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Incredible! 5/30/2003

More expensive than your average Italian restaurant, but well worth it. Quite possibly the best Italian restaurant in the Detroit area! Wide variety of entrees from your standard pasta dishes, to a number of veal dishes, polenta, and even the unusual such as sweetbreads. Excellent minestrone and house salad. Top notch wait staff - very prompt and informative about the menu and wine selections. Pros: Excellent Variety, Great Atmosphere, Quality Service Cons: Expensive more
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average 12/4/2002

I have taken clients there a few times and had decent service but the food was a litle old hat. The pastas were always over cooked and unexciting. more
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Not So Secret 12/2/2002

I have had some good dinners here. I don't know how much of a "secret" Roma Cafe is after over 100 years of service, but if it is, they have a serious P.R. problem. I find the service here very good and the food about average. I would eat there if I was in the area for other reasons. more
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Traditional 11/29/2002

The Best Kept Secret in Detroit. The building is 110 years old. Pros: Great Food, Great Service Cons: crowded more
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Italian Home Cooking 10/9/2002

Wonderful food, excellent service and a warm environment. The Paglio e fini is excellent as are the fresh fish items, the veal, pastas. more
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Old Style Amer-Ital 9/29/2002

One of the better of the old style American-Italian restaurants. Food can be good but not exciting. Service is OK. more
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Time warp 9/13/2002

Like a blast from the past. I know this place is the favorite of many people but it's time to wake up, it's a new millenium. There are so many exciting things happening in Italy's culinary world today besides tomato sauce. The war is over but the food remains the same. more
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best of the best 8/28/2002

Anyone who enjoys good Italian food with a passion for mama's home cooking will enjoy this more
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Awesome food 8/21/2002

Great atmosphere, food and service. Jan is the best hostess and it is absolutely my favorite Italian restaurant. Pros: Valet Parking, Great Food, Great atmosphere Cons: Far Drive more
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Authentic!! 8/8/2002

Waiters in traditional tuxedos, prompt service, and simply incredible food. A must taste! more
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Historic and appetizing 8/8/2002

This place has it all, great food, great history, and great service. If you've never visited Detroits oldest resturant then you should kick yourself. Leave the suburbs for an evening and treat yourself to authentic Italian!!! My wife, 1yr son, and I made an afternoon of the Eastern market then off to the Roma for lunch - never even considered dinner after the healthy lunch portions. more
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VIVA ITALY 8/7/2002

I love the atmosphere, love the male waiters and LOVE the food! Prompt service and generous portions! more
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bella figura!!! 8/6/2002

Tucked away in the Eastern Market district, it was a very pleasant surprise. The food was delicious and the service was with a smile. It makes you feel like you're in one of those little Italian restaurants in Italy-real Italy-not tourist Italy; that's all dressed up to welcome you, her honered guest with her best. more
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Yum Yum 8/2/2002

The best lasagna I ever had! The couple we went with are regulars, so we got a table right away. I would recommend that everyone try this restaurant, there isn't a bad thing on the menu and the service is amazing! more
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Detroit's Oldest Italian Restaurant Serving the City of Detroit since 1890!

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  • In Short
    Situated in the Eastern Market, the Roma Cafe has been a Detroit institution since 1890, making it the city's oldest restaurant. Whether you're seated in themain dining room,...

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  • Hours: Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 11am-10:30pm Saturday: 11am-Midnight Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, Cash, American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Eastern Market
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