San Morello

4.6

44 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 5 times today

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Lively

Chef Andrew Carmellini’s urban Italian neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, wood-fired dishes, pizzas and housemade pastas.

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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
Website
http://sanmorello.com/
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.

Location
1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Area
Detroit
Cross Street
Grand River Ave
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 44 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
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Good for special occasions
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Lively
Detroit
Great for outdoor dining
Detroit
Good for special occasions
Detroit
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Morello offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is reminiscent of a New York Bistro, and the brunch menu is particularly praised. While the menu may be limited, the creative dishes satisfy taste buds. However, seafood lovers will especially appreciate the selection.

44 Reviews

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Liddia
VIP
Detroit
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was cold. Very disappointed in the change in the salsa Rosa for the steak, it now looks like chewed up brains so that was fun to try to digest with my lukewarm medium done steak.
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Karol
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Gorgeous venue but was very loud. The service was awful. The waiter wouldn’t let us order appetizers and dinner separately. He said he needed to put it all in together because that’s “what the chef wanted”. So we felt rushed to make a dinner selection. We got the ricotta appetizer which was plain. No flavor and did not have honey in it. It said it “hot” ricotta and it was not spicy nor warm! Yucky. The Brussels sprout appetizer was super greasy. And then dinner didn’t come. An hour later i had to find the waiter - who never came back after delivering the appetizers. He said he put the order in but we waited some more. I had to find him again to order a glass of wine. Three times other “bussers” came by and took dishes we weren’t done with and swept crumbs off the table - like they were in a hurry to turn the table. Over all it was just a lousy experience. Even the “manager type” came by. He didn’t introduce himself and started clearing the table. I don’t write bad reviews. Never have. This was just wrong on every level.
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Alex
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. Even a pulled fire alarm couldn’t put a damper on it.
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Cassidy
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simple and delicious food! Very warm and nourishing! Server was excellent (Savante?)
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Yasmeen
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a long wait but food never disappoints !!!!!
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Lauren
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely lunch with our toddler. The server was very accommodating.
San MorelloResponded on 12 December 2024
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April
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Maegen
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for my husbands birthday/date night and the food was beyond our expectations. We will definitely be back!
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chris
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apps and drinks were very good. Pasta entrees were just okay. Amazing service and ambience.
San MorelloResponded on 8 December 2024
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April
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Ane
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had to leave because they were serving the brunch menu and I didn’t realize lunch menu wouldn’t be available. The menu wasn’t accommodating for food sensitivities.
San MorelloResponded on 8 December 2024
Apologies for your less-than-perfect experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. -April
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Terry
VIP
Detroit
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
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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San Morello is rated 4.6 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 5 times today

1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

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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

Website
http://sanmorello.com/
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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Menu

Antipasti

Sheep's Milk RicottaUS$14.00

San Daniele ProsciuttoUS$18.00

Wood-Fired Pizza

ClassicUS$17.00

OgUS$21.00

Pasta

Risi E BisiUS$24.00

Black Shells PuttanescaUS$27.00

Specialità Della Casa

Sea ScallopsUS$34.00

Striped BassUS$36.00

Dolce

Sicilian Pistachio CakeUS$12.00

Torta SetteveliUS$14.00

What 44 people are saying

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