Angelina Italian Bistro

Editorial fromWhether you take in a ball game, concert, a play---or just head to the thriving sports and theater section of downtown Detroit---this is a good place to stop. The menu, inspired by the cuisine of southern Italy, also incorporates the best…

The new Angelina Bistro -- the unique Italian restaurant -- is a breath of fresh air. Actually, the chef Joel Vassallo and owners Tom Agosta and Mike Viviano, refer to their restaurant’s cuisine as ‘Italian-inspired’ Mediterranean, a label that allows them to use ingredients outside of a specific region in Europe and focus on local ingredients.

Whether you’re taking in a ballgame, concert or play in the Comerica Park area, this is a good place to stop. The menu, inspired by the cuisine of southern Italy, also incorporates the best of the entire Mediterranean. Start off with the antipasti; we like the La Angelina with prosciutto di San Daniele, house-made mortadella, soppressata, cured and smoked fish and marinated, pickled vegetables....

Angelina's Italian Bistro is located across from the Detroit Opera House and Comerica Park on the first floor of the old Madison Theater Building. It is a restaurant steeped in the traditions of Italy but with a refreshingly modern feel and attitude. Our moderately priced menu of sharing plates and entrees is inspired by cuisines of Southern Italy and the entire Mediterranean region, and...

Angelina Italian Bistro is an Italian style bistro that treats diners to authentic Italian style cooking with a modern twist. The restaurant dining area has a full length glass facade that looks upon several landmarks nearby, including the Detroit Opera House , as well as the open restaurant kitchen. Their pastas are handmade, the meat is house smoked, and the ingredients are fresh. Their bar...