Via Nove

We returned to ViaNove after several year's absence. After this visit we will return more frequently. It was an enjoyable time. The decor has a bit of a modern style--it's on a few mezzanine style floors, so it's a nice change from the boring Detroit-area lack of style (pretend you're in a real city!). A little smoky in some places, but not bad. The bar area is tight, but has a beautiful wall of bottles. And the bartender is well versed in drinks--Zen-tinis made with freshly brewed green tea. He wasn't at all fazed by our request for a Cynar ""Negroni""--(try it...so good) and he made a perfectly balanced one. Pros: Nice looking, well executed food at realistic prices, good service Cons: music can be too loud at times more

It looks nice on the outside but the food was bland and stale. We had a calamari,lobstertail and mixed grill. The lobstertail was stale. That's why it's not at market price. How can one mess up a lobstertail? It had too much seasonings! The calmari was bland with no seasonings at all. Do not go there if you want great tasting food! Cons: Food more

My boyfriend and I ate at Via Nove last week and had the most amazing time. We're a very private couple and like to keep things to ourselves, so little did I know what he had in mind...everything was perfect from the appetizers , wine, and each of our meals. Delicious. And we both appreciate art and places with a unique environment, so we were totally in our element. When it was time for dessert, we ordered 2 because they all looked so delish...and when they came he, well, proposed, right at the table!! I couldn't have asked for a better time, place or surroundings. Of course I said yes, but Via Nove will always be our little secret spot where the promise of forever together was born. No one else knew that night, so we looked around and laughed, wondering if other people were having as special a time as we were that night. So, I just wanted to let you guys know how special you are to me...I'd recommend Via Nove to anyone for the same reason...or just to have an amazing night in an awesome place. Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more