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Cafe Nini
Review
About
This small room, which began as a coffeehouse and almost immediately segued into a full-fledged restaurant, quickly became a popular spot in Grosse Pointe. The room has an appealing energy and intimacy - with 38 seats around tables nestled close together. The well-prepared menu is the right length for a bite-size restaurant that includes eight appetizers, a half-dozen pasta dishes and five main plates, including notable favorite, tournedos di vitello, medallions of veal filet in a fresh mushroom sauce. Cafe Nini is named for Alicia (Nini) Barbieri, the third generation of the Da Edoardo restaurant family.
Features
CUISINES
Italian
Meal types
Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Is this restaurant good for special occasions?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 4:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contribute
4.4
49 reviews
Excellent
28
Very good
15
Average
6
Poor
0
Terrible
0
BigSteveHD
Detroit196 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We had a valentines dinner at Cafe Nini and though tight, main reason for 4; it was super nice! We had steaks, salads, spaghetti and dessert all were fabulous!!! The spaghetti with bolognese (spelling) sauce was the best we ever had... We will be back!!
Written February 16, 2020
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Kathy V
Houston2 contributions
Aug 2019 • couples
My husband and I went for dinner on a Monday night. This is a small, intimate little restaurant with a lovely ambience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant for a quiet, peaceful meal.
Written August 31, 2019
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Robert
Grosse Pointe Woods64 contributions
Jun 2019 • couples
Hadn’t been here for a couple years .. no real reason . Soooo, we have been 2 Saturday in a row . Great vibe , pretty good Italian ( says an Italian) and professional service . We wont be waiting so long to get back . Note : tortellini with prosciutto and peas in cream sauce.. really good .
Written June 23, 2019
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NikaNumber1
Royal Oak10247 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Small place inside. 9 tables and about 8 bar stools in here, it’s quite cozy and cramped in here.
Started off with escargot, sautéed mushrooms, lasagna alla Bolognese, chicken Marsala, eggplant Parmesan and sautéed lake Perch. $154+
Service was okay.
The bread was good.
The escargot comes with sautéed mushrooms.
Minestrone and the side salads were okay.
The sautéed mushroom was f
The perch was lighted breaded, wasn’t expecting that, since it was sautéed. It was okay.
The lasagne was good, different, smaller.
The chicken Marsala was good for my step-dad.
My mother’s eggplant was good, nice light breading.
Written December 23, 2023
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Team EdwardsMKT
Thank you for your detailed review and for trying a variety of our dishes; we're glad to hear you enjoyed the escargot and other selections, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us continually improve our service and dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back and hope your next visit is even more satisfying!
Written December 27, 2023
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Lynn J
Indialantic177 contributions
Jun 2019 • friends
We went here for dinner on May 31 and was very very good. My husband had the Tournados Di Vitelli and I had the whitefishcon bianco y limone . Both dishes were spectacular!
Our friends has the whitefish also and a salad for dinner. Again just as great as ours.
The setting is adorable and small and cozy. I would not miss this meal!
Written June 4, 2019
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Lisa_VO
Grosse Pointe Farms120 contributions
Feb 2019 • family
We go often more Fall and Winter. Great Italian and great service make reservations it’s always packed. I like the chicken piccata and my family loves the bolognase and the lasagne. Their snails are amazing too!
Written March 3, 2019
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David E
Grosse Pointe Shores112 contributions
Mar 2019 • family
Huge fan, small place, get there early. The dinner for two including a bottle of wine for $49.95 will keep us coming back. The bread is hot out of the oven, the sauces that were made for the Mussels, the escargot were perfect. The chicken piccata, the chicken Marsala were very good. The buzz kill was waiting for our check for over 20 minutes. We will be back, we just have to tell them we are ready to leave, please return in a timely manner with our credit card. The food, you will not be disappointed!!
Written March 3, 2019
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scruise2017
Grosse Pointe Farms100 contributions
Jan 2019 • couples
We went there after a production at the Grosse Pointe Theatre - great dinner. The food is really good. The tables are kind of small and it can be tough to get reservations, but it’s well worth the effort. Good selection of wines to match the tasty Italian food. We had the lasagna...very good.
Written January 26, 2019
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mdgoler
Cleveland50 contributions
Dec 2018 • couples
Café Nini has been around for many years now, and we've been going there very few months forever. Their lasagna is fabulous, and their other pasta dishes are always well prepared and large portions. The bread is great - definitely house-made; and the eggplant appetizer is always fresh and tasty.
Written December 11, 2018
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Isitthumbsupordown
Grosse Pointe Woods16 contributions
May 2018 • none
Went with our friends for the 1st time. Reservations are almost a must, due to a few tables and a small interior, big on great food, good service, and a interesting menu. Has become one of our favorite places. The chicken parmigiana is tender, flavorful, and delicious!! My husband had the perch with a special sauce. Salad and breads
are not run of the mill. Very reasonable prices.
Written July 21, 2018
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Progenitor
Central Hungary488 contributions
May 2018 • friends
We were there with a fairly large party. The food and wine were very good. This is not a cheap restaurant but worth the price.
Written May 17, 2018
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KittyF309
195 contributions
Feb 2018 • none
Lovely little restaurant offer intimate dining space for Italian fare. We called ahead to reserve the window table that seats 6. During the week, they have a special menu for dinner for 2 at $45.00. Our party of 6 sampled the fish, pasta, and veal meals, all superb.
Written April 1, 2018
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Howard B
Detroit393 contributions
Mar 2018 • couples
My ravioli was not cooked enough and was rubbery. My wife’s shrimp dinner was definitely lacking in flavor. Not worth the price, sorry.
Written March 29, 2018
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jocelynd102
Grosse Pointe1375 contributions
Feb 2018 • family
Yes I came back, the third time, and enjoyed the dining experience quite well. Service is attentive and very good. Food is good, a real bargain at $49. for two entrees and a bottle of very good wine. Will be back.
Written February 18, 2018
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Private E
Grosse Pointe51 contributions
Jan 2018 • couples
Hidden away on a posh street in downtown Grosse Pointe Farms this is a small, intimate place to dine on Italian food. The sauces are soooo delicious! Best to try it during the weeknight to avoid feeling elbow to elbow in this tight dining room.
Written January 28, 2018
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