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La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar, Birmingham, MI

La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
362 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
La Strada Italian Kitchen and Bar, located in downtown Birmingham, is an authentic Italian Restaurant opened by Restaurateur and Chef Zharko Palushaj in late 2015. He began developing his concept in 2013 when he was named Restaurateur of the year by Hour Magazine. The menu features top quality of Italian/European products, variation of aged and fresh cheeses, salumis, pizzas, in-house made pasta, fish and seafood flown from all over the world. We also include top American beef and poultry , classic desserts and gelato. As our Chef-Owner's philosophy states, "Old world meets New world, where quality meets preparation and European style service meets expectations of the guests". Passion, quality, attention to details, and most importantly dedication to his wonderful guests make La Strada a world of its own. To serve you is a real privilege and pleasure!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (248) 480-0492
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Zharko Palushaj
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it's a bday party, baby shower, office function or any other special event, please contact us via email info@lastradaitaliankitchen.com or phone (248) 480-0492 and we'll do our best to accommodate your desired date and any requests you may have to make your party/celebration memorable.
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    Old Woodward
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit

    Neighborhood gem

  • Detroit

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with a "spectacular" menu that includes top-notch pasta and meat selections. The service is "outstanding," and the ambiance is charming, particularly with the "new bar area." Prices are on the higher side, but the dining experience is "worth the price."

362 Reviews
  1. Frederic

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional Food and service were fantastic Well done See you soon

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  2. Brennan

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was good but extremely overpriced for the portions. $19 for a small piece of mozzarella on one slice of a tomato?! Are you kidding me? $35 for less than one cup measurement of a portion for the main course?! Paid $185 for two people and left hungry. Shame on them!

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  3. Ken

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and the service was outstanding!

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  4. Jerome

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was just average. The previous time we were at the restaurant we were impressed by both. Not this time.

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  5. Jeffrey

    Detroit

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bronxino for 2 is fantastic!m as many other excellent choices on themenu

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  6. Bill

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The pasta for the main course was exceptional, same with dessert, although very expensive even by Birmingham standards. Everything else was average. Wine came out warmer than room temp. The cheap framed photos, cheap flooring, odd table arrangement, etc., created a phony ambiance. Not worth giving them a second chance.

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  7. Ray

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Strada is consistently the best high end Italian in Birmingham First time to try the expanded bar area; generous pours but they need proper ice cubes for the cocktails

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  8. dana

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening Waiter was fantastic! Wonderful food! Will go back!
    La Strada Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on October 22, 2024
    Dear Guest, We can't thank you enough for your feedback! We're over the moon to hear that our restaurant met your expectations. We'd absolutely love to serve you again soon! Best Regards! La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

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  9. Lori

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, ambience is always great ! Would definitely recommend.
    La Strada Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on October 22, 2024
    Dear Guest, We're so happy you had a great time at our restaurant! Your satisfaction is our top priority to us. We are looking forward to welcoming and serving you soon. Best Regards! La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

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  10. Peter

    Detroit

    153 reviews

    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another very nice dining experience. Had the Veal Milanese which was absolutely superb. Very difficult to cook this dish to be juicy and succulent given the thin pounding of the meat, but the chef accomplished it. Service from Matthew was outstanding - a new addition to the team who brings vast experience, and he's a great add to the restaurant. Will certainly return again soon.
    La Strada Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on October 22, 2024
    Dear Guests, Your feedback was inspiring. We miss the days of NYC food critics in the editorials and newspapers. We were particularly impressed by your observations on the Veal Milanese dish, which we prepare frequently. Matthew will be thrilled to receive positive feedback on his service. We are delighted to have met your expectations and look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards! La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

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La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

243 E Merrill St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Woodward
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zharko Palushaj
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (248) 480-0492
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it's a bday party, baby shower, office function or any other special event, please contact us via email info@lastradaitaliankitchen.com or phone (248) 480-0492 and we'll do our best to accommodate your desired date and any requests you may have to make your party/celebration memorable.
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