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Palio - Ann Arbor
Revel in the simple good taste of country Italian cooking in a convivial setting. Enjoy traditional Italian wines in a comfortable atmosphere. The wonderful aromas of this true Italian cooking are something to be savored. click here for information on special events and promotions http://www.paliorestaurant.com
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153 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 153 reviews
5 stars
(74)
4 stars
(57)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(68)
- neighborhood gem(57)
- special occasion(53)
- fit for foodies(39)
- great for outdoor dining(36)
- kid-friendly(24)
Palio - Ann Arbor Reviews List
Review 1 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Graduation Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had dinner at Palio to celebrate our son's graduation. Everything was perfect. Our waitress laughed with us and made the experience very fun. And the food ... it was outstanding! I would highly recommend Palio to anyone. Thank you for a memorable dinner!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
So good - every time!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Chef's special is always delicious, fairly priced and interesting! Birthday discount makes everyone happy...!!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very mediocre food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's pretty hard to make tasteless Italian food, but I ordered the pasta special the night we were there and my wife and I both agreed that it was nearly completely tasteless. It looked very good, but it was tasteless--I could not pick up any hint of tomato (though the sauce was red), garlic, herbs, or spices. I sent it back. My experiences at Main Street Ventures restaurants has been pretty consistent over the last few years. The food is mediocre at best, and the prices are certainly high for what you get. I am not alone in this opinion, YELP reviewers agree. There are other Ann Arbor restaurants that consistently provide much better food and they will get our business."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been going to Palios for several years and it never disappoints me. We went on Mothers Day. The food was fantastic. We had the stuffed mushroom and polenta appetizers. Both were earthy, herby and delicious. One member of my party has celiac disease and the staff was very accomodating and helpful. We had bolognese (my all time favorite), alfedo with chicken (my 6 year old loves it) and chicken parmagana. We could tell that the pasta was fresh. Everything was fantastic."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 5 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Could have been a disaster
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant was very busy. Our reservations were for 7:30, we arrived at 7:20, although we were seated right away, we sat at our table until 7:45 before anyone acknowledged us. I will say this, the manager/wait staff was very generous in making our dining experience a good one. The manager apologized for the delay, brought us water and took our drink orders. He sent over an appetizer while we waited for the server. After dinner, we were also given complimentary desert. What a great way to satisfy the customer. We will be coming back to Palio's, their food is very good. Thanks for making our dining experience better than we thought it was going to be!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great meal and great service. Very noisy in the back of the restaurant, especially with the lower ceiling there. We hadn't been seated there before and we will stick the front of the restaurant in future."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Salt
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I like Palio's and took friends for a special day. My meal was SO SALTY........this time (pomodoro and meatballs). I could hardly eat it, and left much of it.
I mean, really really salty. I should have turned it back."
I mean, really really salty. I should have turned it back."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kudos to Brandon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"You made my birthday dinner VERY special - thank you for going out of your way to provide excellent service. The salmon was one of the best dishes I've had - EVER - sangria was very good!!! EXCELLENT time, we will be back soon!!!!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been here before this trip. LOVE the ravioli. Got the beef medallions on polenta this time. Beef cooked perfectly, very tender, very tasty. Made reservations a couple of days in advance for 7:00 on a Friday. Restaurant began filling up about 7:30-ish. Very busy. Fun place. I read a review that said the attire was business casual, but jeans were very prevalent. Waiter was knowledgeable and kept glasses, cups, etc... full. Did not appear too often. He must have just kept an eye out."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 10 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brought an out-of town guest
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brought an out-of town guest and had a great dining experience. Bruce Wallace and Susie Cannell"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is excellent. Reasonably
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is excellent. Reasonably healthy options are available, as well as more decadent offerings. Service is friendly and relaxed. The overall atmosphere is one of casual southern Italian dining -- not terribly far from the actual thing (having been to Italy).
If you go on your birthday with "x" people, you get 1/x off of your food bill (alcohol not included). E.g., two people (on one of the person's birthdays--bring ID!) get 50% off; three people get 1/3 off; and so on. We went on my birthday...the food was excellent, the wine good (not spectacular, but not bad either), and the service perfect. Couldn't have been better."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Compliments To the Palio's Chef!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The chef at Palio's went out of his way to prepare a fabulous low sodium meal for my wife who is on a no-salt diet. The other dinners in our party were also very, very well prepared and a very delicious start to our night on the town. I would recommend Palio's in a heartbeat to others who want a quality meal at a decent price!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 13 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first visit and we had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first visit and we had a very nice evening. We will come back."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 14 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful evening. The atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful evening. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, super choices, the food was wonderful and the wine divine!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Birthday surprise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went there for my wife's birthday with another couple. Neither of us had been to Palio's before. What a treat. The food and the service was outstanding. Would recommend it to Family and friends for sure. Will be back."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Palio!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We discovered Palio by accident a while ago. It was a great find!! The food is excellent, authentic, sort of Italian "Cuisine." Prices very good, atmosphere is like a large family owned/operated "trattoria." Great menu, long wine list, staff who know the details of the food and how to serve expertly. When filled with folks, it can be very noisy. On a week night or lunch-time it is quiet. We love to go there."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Poor table management
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter was exceptional! However, we had a reservation through Open table and yet had to wait 30 minutes after we checked in and had to remind them twice (it appears that names were disappearing from their check in list..) It appears that they seat walk-ins and then those with reservations have to wait. Did not have the bottle of wine we wanted -this happens frequently"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely wonderful. Can't
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Absolutely wonderful. Can't believe this was my first time here."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very energetic and busy, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very energetic and busy, but our server still spent some time discussing the different dishes and wines with us. He was very knowledgeable, and the food was fantastic!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is a very nice restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is a very nice restaurant! I walked in and felt that I was invited to a firend's house, homy feeling.
Out server was great, do as the rest of the staff."
Out server was great, do as the rest of the staff."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We always seem to wind up
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always seem to wind up back at Palio's when we arrive in Ann Arbor. The food is consistently excellent. They also have a round table (maybe more than one I didn't notice), good for large groups. It's on the noisy side. A fun, upbeat place. I'm sure we'll be back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 22 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service was great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service was great. The wines on special were a little weak."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 23 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The menu at Palio has changed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu at Palio has changed and I was sad to see my "usual" was no longer available. However there were plenty of other foods to choose from in several categories so deciding what to get was difficult! I ordered from the specials menu and was not disappointed. There were 3 in our group and between us we had their seafood, their meat, and their pasta and each of us was very happy with our choice.
The service was fantastic. Our waitress was very attentive. Each part of our meal came quickly and we were able to cash out and dash to our next event - all in 45 minutes!"
The service was fantastic. Our waitress was very attentive. Each part of our meal came quickly and we were able to cash out and dash to our next event - all in 45 minutes!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 24 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Vibe-Pretty Good food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed Palio's ambiance and decor. It had a good feel/vibe. I would go back because Palio was fun and vibrant, and the food was pretty good too, although not great."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. The absolute best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food. The absolute best polenta I've ever had. Great wine. Great food. And a great server."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved my risotto special.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved my risotto special. Bread is great here as well as the house salad."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great place for a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great place for a casual family dinner with great Italian food."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were fortunate to be seated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were fortunate to be seated in a booth along the window side --noise level on a Saturday night was a bit lower and we could talk without shouting ... salads were fresh ; extra bread brought out quickly on request--pasta portions are generous .I wanted a simple pomodoro sauce on whole wheat but with veggies-nothing on the menu like that but the chef prepared this for me with yummy mushrooms and squash. Only charged 1.00 additional-that was a surprise. Otherwise- rather pricey but this is downtown Ann Arbor, after all!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 29 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Promptly seated on time.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Promptly seated on time. We asked for extra time during service since we traveled some for the reservation. The waiter was accommodating. Great Meal!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 30 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect night had a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Perfect night had a wonderful dinner, the service was great will be back again soon."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For my sons twenty fifth birthday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"For my sons twenty fifth birthday . The waiter was fantastic.The manager was very personable.Loved this place and will definitely be back ."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 32 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service for our group of five"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
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Review 33 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Over the years Palio has become
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Over the years Palio has become one of our favorite Italian eateries."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very good, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good, but the service was very poor both times we've been there, with 2 different waiters."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 35 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice unpretentious place.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice unpretentious place. I am not a foodie but like good food when I dine out. Good food and service and we didn't give the new server on her first day a hard time."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pretty good, place needs a facelift
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The bolognese sauce is cream-based, not tomato-based. There is no "hunk of red meat" option. The wine was excellent, especially for a $30 bottle; we have had $50 bottles that were not as good.The management interrupted our meal three times to ask if everything was to our liking - that's 2 times too many.The biggest issue I have is the general state of disrepair. The place needs to be renovated."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 37 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Solid but not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant had solid but not excellent Italian cooking. Flavors were good but sauces on pasta were quite rich and oversaturated. The appetizer with melted cheese was overindulgent and tasty but again too rich. The service was overly efficient with our main course arriving before our salad-although, the waiter did not charge for the salad. Overall, a notch above Italian chain restaurant food but better choices exist."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 38 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were in Ann Arbor for a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were in Ann Arbor for a college visit. Palio's was suggested by our hotel so we gave it a try! The food was plentiful and delicious and the service was superb. We will definitely return!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent although
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Food was excellent although portions were quite large. Our waiter made the evening - he was quick, knowledgeable and quite entertaining. Had reservations for Saturday night and did not have to wait long. Will definately return to try some more of the wonderful menu selections. Great choice for an evening with friends."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
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Review 40 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We order appetizers and entrees.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We order appetizers and entrees. The appetizers were great and 3 of the 5 people enjoyed their meals. My mother and I ordered the pistachio and almond/pecan (can’t remember which) and it was disappointing. The main draw to this dish was we thought it was going to be completely encrusted in the nut mixture with the sauce on the drizzled around it (it was on the plate). It was like the white fish was cooked, then had the nut mixture sprinkled on very lightly; it had about 1 eighth of what I thought/it should’ve had on it. I’ve order a similar dish another restaurant and made a similar dish with pecan encrusted white fish; the fish should be completely surrounded (encrusted) with the nut mixture. I wouldn’t recommend serving it in that fashio"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
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Review 41 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The wait staff was inattentive. My veal was old and greasy. I would not return."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
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Review 42 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
To whom it may concernMy family
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"To whom it may concernMy family and our young children (11 & 13) has dined many times over the years at Palios and every experience has been excellent - until our most recent visit on 2/14/2013 valentines day. Upon our arrival and I announced us, the hostess proceeded to seat us in a corner next to the server station with the coffee pots. Upon my request to switch tables she proceeded to seat us in the bar area. Upon my request again to change our table the hostess seated us in the very back of the restaurant in a corner - what felt very isolated from the other guests. We sat down and the server said hello to us and we explained our dis-satisfaction with how this was handled - especially since we booked a reservation - the server apologiz"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 43 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was ok. Probably won't
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok. Probably won't go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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Review 44 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My son took his new fiancee
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My son took his new fiancee for her first visit to Palio and they were both very impressed. The food was excellelnt and their server was fabulous!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and food made
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and food made for a memorable valentines day! Thanks Palio :)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite places
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of our favorite places to dine with our family. Excellent food and a fun atmosphere."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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Review 47 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Guillermo, the manager, is an awesome person. He made our anniversary dinner memmorable.
The service and the food... Outstanding."
The service and the food... Outstanding."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. Outside
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. Outside rooftop dining in summer. Great for college students.
You can eat your meal and then visit the local shops onMain Street."
You can eat your meal and then visit the local shops onMain Street."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 49 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Rustic Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our favorite downtown restaurants. We've been going there for years and it never disappoints. It has a private room that can be reserved for small parties. We had a family style dinner there for 20+ to celebrate our daughter's graduation and everyone enjoyed it. When the weather is nice the rooftop is VERY popular for drinks and dining."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 50 for Palio - Ann Arbor
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our fav's. Always excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our fav's. Always excellent"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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