Review of the Mezzaluna Ristorante Italinano of Sterling Heights

My fiancé and I recently visited this restaurant with another couple for a weekend dinner. None of us had ever been there, so it was a new experience for all of us. It is located on the corner of 16 Mile Road/Metro Parkway and Van Dyke. Upon entering the restaurant, we could tell it was very classy. It was dimly lit and decorated very tastefully. A hostess greeted us and asked if we had reservations, which we did not. We were told it would be about a 45 minute wait until they would have a table available for the four of us, so we could have a seat in the lounge area (bar) in the mean time. The atmosphere in there was very nice as well. There were several low set tables in there with big comfortable chairs that were green leather. The chairs were just as low to the floor as the small tables were. The bartender came to our table and took our drink orders. I ordered a mix drink and it was perfect tasting. We were so comfortable in the bar seating that by the time they had a table ready for us, we were ready to stay in the bar, but we couldn't.

Upon entering the eating area of the restaurant, we were sat at a cloth covered table. The other female and I both had out chairs pulled out for us by the waiter and pushed in for us as we sat down. Our cloth napkins were put on our laps for us as well. There were fresh cut flowers in a vase on the table as well. All the wait staff were dress in black suits and were Italian with the accent to go along with it. We were all given glasses of water and menus when we were seated. After ordering, we were given a bread basket. Our appetizers came out after we had time for our bread to settle. We all had salads with our entrées. For an additional fee, you could get a Caesar salad that came in an edible bowl made of cheese, which is what we all chose. It was delicious and like nothing we had seen at any other restaurant. After having time for our salads to digest, our entrées were brought out. The plates were very appealing to the stomach as well as the eye. Everyone loved what they ordered. It was authentic tasting. We ordered dessert as well and that even came out in a timely manner so that our dinner could settle and digest as well.

Overall, we were very, very pleased with this restaurant. The service was spectacular. They catered to our every need. We all loved how each part of our meal was brought out not back to back, but instead with a bit of a break in between. It gave us time to enjoy ourselves, digest our food, and not feel so full when we were done. The portions were good as well. I only have a couple complains about the place. First, for being such a nice and classy restaurant, they had several ceiling tiles that were water stained and were brown. Those need to be replaced. Secondly, the place was quite pricey. We averaged about $55.00 a person for our bill, which included drinks, splitting an appetizer, and splitting a dessert between both couples. I would recommend making a reservation when you go there, especially on the weekend. From the time we got there until the time we left was almost 3 hours, so make sure if you have anything planned after dinner, you give yourself ample time to get there. Lastly, although they did to say anything to us about the way we were dressed, we were the only ones there in jeans. We were all wearing nice shirts, but everyone else was dressed up a bit. Not suit and tie, but button up shirt and dress pants for guys and a nice shirt and dress pants or a skirt for girls. They had a great variety of foods to choose from as well.