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Palio
347 S Main St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2107
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First Street Garden Inn N/A 0.3 mi 0.5 km 5 of 5 stars
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#85 of 295 restaurants in Ann Arbor
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $20-$40
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
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“Avoid Palio but try Gratzi instead”
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1 of 5 stars
annarborgirl2007 1 contribution
Ann Arbor, MI
May 27, 2009

We celebrated a friend's birthday here. I love MainStreet Ventures other restaurants so I really looked forward to eating at Palio. Service was excellent however the food was, at best, fair and extremely expensive compared to the quality. When an issue arose prior to ordering I went to speak with the manager. He was NOT typical of this well run... more

“Mediocre food, hokey, fakey atmosphere - like a mall restaurant”
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3 of 5 stars
FFlyerBoston 6 contributions
Boston
May 14, 2009

Anybody who has lived in a city with good Italian food should avoid Palio. If you're from some place in Iowa and grew up thinking Chef Boy-ar-Dee is Italian food, you'll be more satisfied. If you're used to eating in mall restaurants with fakey Italian or Chinese decor, you'll be impressed, otherwise, you'll be embarrassed. more

“Expensive for what you...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 29, 2008

Expensive for what you get. more

“Great Italian pasta...”
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4 of 5 stars
bmcook2 140 contributions
Aug 17, 2008

Great Italian pasta dishes and the service was outstanding. more

“Very nice, formal...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 7, 2008

Very nice, formal Italian restaurant. more

“My wife and I celebrated...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 7, 2008

My wife and I celebrated her graduation from UM with a quiet meal here. Friendly staff, good food, romantic setting. more

“If I want fancy Italian...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 18, 2008

If I want fancy Italian food, I'd go here. more

“Rooftop dining”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 3, 2008

Rooftop dining more

“My favorite Italian...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 10, 2008

My favorite Italian restaurant!!! To all French people: they have duck!!! more

“i've always had a good...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Jan 4, 2008

i've always had a good experience here. more

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Palio Address

347 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2107
Tel: 8884563463
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.