Republica - (Near Berkley, MI)

5 /5 Khalif Griffin: The food is very top tier meaning it is not coming from a corporate kitchen. Everything they use is fresh. Made to order ingredients sourced from the state of Michigan. Everything from a starter to a main course to their cocktails. The whole staff and Miss Lexi are outstanding. My first experience there now will be for for forever experience. The food was so good. My first time coming in I came in the next day. This woman and the whole team outdo themselves. If you like real good food. Do not cheat yourself. Treat yourself.

5 /5 Caren Gittleman: First time eating here Dec 6th and I knew the second we walked in it would be great! The ambiance at Republica is delightful! Artsy, small, intimate and cozy with all sorts of collectibles and art adorning the walls. Our server, Sara, (hope I spelled her name correctly!) came tour table and was warm, friendly and full of personality. All of our questions were answered with a smile, energy and professionalism. We ordered beverages, I had root beer which was delicious, the others had drinks. We started with the Wild Mushroom flatbread which was delicious! I ordered the Chicken Parmesan and spaghetti squash, the squash was the best I’ve ever eaten! The chicken was good but the squash stole the show. I also ordered the Tomato Fennel soup which while tasty, was way over salted (hence 4 stars on food). My husband ordered the Smyrna Spiced Meatballs which I believe was the best dish of any of us. I tried one and they were to die for! My SIL had the Julia which she liked and my brother in law had a burger which he enjoyed. The portions are generous! My husband wished they offered dessert, which they do not. Once again our server, Sara was a complete delight! Prices are comparable to other restaurants and worth every penny! I will definitely return!

4 /5 Katie Shikhman: Really nice spot. My husband and I went here on a date and we sat outside on the front patio. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive. The inside had good modern vibes and the music was great. Our food came out hot and quick, especially for a Saturday evening. We had the Plato potatoes and spicy goat cheese crostini to start. Both were full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Some of the best fries I’ve ever had. For our mains, I had the republica chopped salad with chicken - the dates and walnuts paired with goat cheese were super tasty. Next time I order this I think I’ll ask for no corn, it didn’t seem to go with for my pallet. My husband had the village burger. We try bites of each other’s meals when we go out and it was absolutely delicious. If you like lamb this is a must. The only thing not pictured is the coffee, which might just be my new favorite. I ordered a cup and our waitress brought it out in a stainless steel French press. I may have to get one of these for myself. The coffee was brewed to perfection, so smooth, not cheap tasting like you’d normally get at a restaurant, and best of all, it stayed hot in that French press. I purchased a bag of the coffee on my way out. There’s only one reason I’m giving four stars; because of the outdoor atmosphere being along the busy street. Adding some tall plants or trees against the fence would make a big difference. Although that’s not to say we won’t be back and sit outside. It was still lovely with the string lights. This is a great spot for a date, meeting up with friends, coming as a family, or even a solo lunch or dinner. We’ll definitely be back.

4 /5 Nicki Bonczyk: We ventured to Republica since it was within walking distance of our home. We had never been before and we were excited to see so many Gluten Free options on the menu. The location was cute with both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside at a table that was surrounded by Hockey memorabilia. It was a cute corner of the restaurant. We started with the Tomato Burrata Flatbread shareable. It was great and a good way to start the meal. For being a cauliflower based flatbread, it was still crispy crust with that perfect pairing of tomatoes and burrata. For our main meal, we each ordered a salad. I went for the small Mitchs Salad and it was nothing special. I didnt add any extra protein and probably should have. While our main was nothing that would drive us to return to this location, the starter and the fact that we could walk here does encourage us to return and give some of The Main Dishes or Handhelds a chance next time. I wouldnt return for just the salad options.