Mario’s Italian Restaurant

Thanks to its starring role in the middle of Detroit’s Theatre District, Mario’s is a popular spot for dinner before or a show or drinks after. But even if you don’t have tickets to the latest vaudeville, this Italian restaurant has diners covered with its retro-cool vibe (it’s been around since 1948). An extensive wine list matches a lengthy dinner menu of well-tuned Italian favorites, from light appetizers of prosciutto with melon down to a classic veal scallopini.