5 /5 Gebos Garage: After meeting Momma Rita at the original Dearborn location (a true gem with great stories), we made it our mission to visit all five Antonios family-branded restaurants. So far, weve hit four—and Antonios Piccolo Ristorante stands out as the most modern and elegant, despite being the smallest.
The entrance, with its canopy and welcoming hostess, leads to an upscale bar and a stylish dining area with both linen-covered tables and granite-top booths. The ambiance is refined—perfect for a special night out, though guests were dressed casually during our visit.
Service was excellent, with well-paced courses and a professional, friendly staff. The cocktails, soup, salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, broccolini, and (as always) the bread were all outstanding.
However, we were disappointed with two signature dishes: the chicken marsala and chicken scallopini. Compared to the consistently superb meals weve had at the other locations, the sauces on both were overly thick, overly sweet, and lacked the bold flavors weve come to love from this family brand.
That said, this is still a beautiful restaurant with fantastic service. Its a bit far for regular visits, but were glad we experienced it—and now we’re just one visit away from completing our Antonios tour!
If you haven’t been to their flagship in Dearborn (Roman Village), it’s been around for over 60 years and is absolutely worth the trip.
