2. Giovanni's Ristorante
8.7
330 S Oakwood (Powell St), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 24 tips and reviews
Ann Stofflet: Go to Giovanni's Ristorante, get anything on the menu, thank me later. Awesome, authentic Italian food in Detroit. Read more.
Michael Siegel: Hands down best and most authentic Italian in metro Detroit. A true gem. Make sure to start of with the calimari!
VisitDetroit: Off the beaten path, Givoanni’s Ristorante offers an authentic and delicious Italian experience.
7. Buddy's Pizza
9.3
17125 Conant St (at McNichols Rd.), Detroit, MI
Pizzeria · State Fair-Nolan · 43 tips and reviews
Leonora Winston: Great place to sit, watch a game, and enjoy authentic pizza!
Lynn Gleason: Delicious food! Awesome server! Safe parking! Super festive for Christmas too. We will be back again, & again!
Michael Ritz: Love the original Buddy's. been going there over 30 years since I was a little tyke.
Brian Ambrozy: Congratulations, Detroit. As a reward for your proximity and friendliness towards Canada, you are hereby granted actual, authentic poutine.
Jonathan: They have REAL poutine here with fresh cheese curds! Trust me, it makes all the difference. The keeners are from Canada, settled in Detroit, so believe they know their poutine.
Eater: Delicious, greasy food for the masses. With poutine brunch options and hangover meals done right, the Brooklyn Street Local is a new local favorite. [Eater 38 Member]
11. Slows Bar-B-Q
8.9
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews
BareBones Detroit: Go to Slows. Sample a local brew on tap, have some macaroni and cheese, sit on the patio,and enjoy your authentic Detroit dining experience. Read more.
JenKudu: I'm from Alabama and can confirm the Alabama Catfish is legit! Cornbread is real authentic too :)
Nicole Rovig: Everything is good! Be hungry. Authentic BBQ. Great value and ambiance. Recommend the “Hot Mess”...it was awesome!
15. Takoi
9.1
2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Asian Restaurant · Corktown · 23 tips and reviews
Lucia Lee: Try Wednesday happy hour. Food we tried was more than excellent. I’m so glad that I found this restaurant. It’s like an oasis in asian food desert in Detroit area and super trendy
Anders Johnson: The atmosphere is awesome. Such a cool place to hang out on a date or with friends.
Anne Hack: We have a business dinner for 12 & did a 6 course tasting dinner. Everything was amazing. The ambience was so relaxing yet chic. I've been recommending Katoi ever since & already planning to go back.