There are so many better choices around for the money. We had a beef tenderloin and it was not very tender.

The Tonon family runs this beautiful restaurant, and I love to dine here. My husband and I enjoy romantic dinners here, and we love the food, service, and wine selection. I believe this is the best Italian restaurant in Metro Detroit, and WDIV says they're the best romantic restaurant, and I agree! Yes, it is more expensive than say, Buca Di Beppo, but I wouldn't compare a family owned restaurant with fresh, garden grown herbs to a national chain with prepackaged ingredients! The veal here is fabulous, as is the eggplant parmigian-my two favorite foods. The service is impeccable-they are Zagat rated, and more importantly, my Italian friends recommend this restaurant to everyone. We needed a gift for a couple for their wedding anniversary, and we chose Cafe Cortina gift certificates, because they're discerning people who expect the best, and we knew they'd be happy here.

It's important that if you have any problems with waitstaff or the food, that you notify the Tonons immediately. They will see that you are satisfied, and it allows them to prevent a problem for anyone else. Sometimes I think the people who rate here are from other restaurants, or just expect an "Olive Garden" menu; they won't find a chain experience here, and I would hope that anyone looking for that go to the chain, where they'll get what they want!

I prefer locally owned restaurants with locally grown ingredients, and that's why I go here.