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San Morello, Detroit, MI

San Morello

4.6
4.6
35 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Chef Andrew Carmellini’s urban Italian neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, wood-fired dishes, pizzas and housemade pastas.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 209-4700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at San Morello features a private bar, wicker wainscot panels and audiovisual capabilities. It hosts 40 guests for seated events and is also suitable for smaller groups. Full buyouts can accommodate 100 seated or 150 standing. Please inquire by contacting Mary-Catherine Moore, Director of Events at marycatherine@shinolahospitality.com.

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Lively

  • Detroit

    Hot spot

  • Detroit

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit

    Good for special occasions

  • Detroit

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
San Morello offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Patrons rave about the "authentic Italian dishes" and highly recommend the brunch. The atmosphere is cool and upscale, fitting well with the Shinola brand. While some mention service delays, the overall vibe and attentive staff make it a "wonderful" spot to revisit.

35 Reviews
  1. Terry

    Detroit

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even better the second time around! Great food in a very stylish restaurant. The service was excellent. The staff was very professional and helpful. Will be back again.

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  2. Sarah

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. Loved the ambiance. Great spot downtown.

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  3. Peter

    Detroit

    153 reviews

    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience - we had been for brunch before but this was the first time to have dinner. Both food & service were excellent - will return soon !

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  4. Adriana

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LeShay was an amazing waitress, very attentive and made great recommendations! We will be going here regularly!

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  5. Larry

    Detroit

    86 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Without a lavatory in the restaurant, you need to use one in the basement of the hotel. To make matters worse, you need to use a dark stairwell; neither hotel elevator will take you down. On the more positive side, the hostess and our server, Jack, were polished and professional.

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  6. Chris

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic Italian dishes on the menu. Fish choices were both excellent. Service is attentive and polite. Bar was crowded (good sign) but staff still managed to work us in and take great care of us.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not sure if how they’re apart of the restaurant but the valet were extremely rude and very racist! They crowded around the car like a gang! It was very uncomfortable! But the service inside was cool and the food was good! Our server Preston was great!

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  8. Ralph

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have heard a lot about San Morello and have tried several times to get a reservation. Finally on our anniversary we were able to secure a table. First, the service was unbelievable. We had no less than 6 different servers, food runners and staff at our table through the night. Second, the ambiance reminded me of a New York Bistro. A bit noisy, pots and pans clanging but all within a reasonable level of sound. Third, the appetizer menu was terrific. Brussels Sprouts and the salad Andrea were outstanding. However the dinner menu in my opinion was extremely “thin” and seafood heavy. Scallops, shrimp, fettuccine lobster, Cod and Swordfish made up over half the entrees. I expected more Italian based foods. Finally the desserts were out of this world. If I had to do it again, personally, for the money, I would have gone somewhere else. But if you are a seafood lover, give it a try. I heard people around me rave about the fish.

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  9. Kristin

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like to sample the many wonderful restaurants Detroit has to offer, but we find ourselves returning to San Morello repeatedly. Their brunch especially is absolutely on point.

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  10. Debra

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, with creative and delicious combinations of ingredients. While you won’t leave stuffed from large portions, your taste buds and tummy will be very satisfied.

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San Morello is rated 4.6 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for San Morello

1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand River Ave
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (313) 209-4700
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at San Morello features a private bar, wicker wainscot panels and audiovisual capabilities. It hosts 40 guests for seated events and is also suitable for smaller groups. Full buyouts can accommodate 100 seated or 150 standing. Please inquire by contacting Mary-Catherine Moore, Director of Events at marycatherine@shinolahospitality.com.
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