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San Morello, Detroit, MI

San Morello

4.6
4.6
45 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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.

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.
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Cross street
    Grand River Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 45 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

45 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived on time for our 7:30 pm reservation and were told there was a 15 minute wait. After repeatedly checking, we were finally seated at 8:30. For much of the waiting time we had to stand in the crowded lobby of the Shinola Hotel. That said, however, the food was fabulous. I had the brussel sprouts and the black ink seafood pasta. My partner had the burrito salad and the scallops. If we do return, we would have them again. The service was quite spotty. Our server would disappear force extended periods of time. If the management can possibly learn how to manage reservations, as most restaurants do, we would go back again. (Takeout may be a much better option.)

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  2. Liddia

    VIP

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  3. Karol

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  4. Alex

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 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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  5. Cassidy

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 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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  6. Yasmeen

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 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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  7. Lauren

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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 December 12, 2024
    Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April

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  8. Maegen

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 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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  9. chris

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 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 December 8, 2024
    Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April

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  10. Ane

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 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 December 8, 2024
    Apologies for your less-than-perfect experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. -April

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San Morello is rated 4.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for San Morello

1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand River Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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