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Restaurants - European
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Amadeus Restaurant & Cafe
122 E. Washington [map](734) 665-8767
Central and Eastern European specialties; vegetarian choices, seafood, pastries. Live classical music Fri. & Sat. evenings. Reservations available. Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-11 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon. amadeusrestaurant.com
Aventura
216 E. Washington [map](734) 369-3153
Award-winning Spanish-style restaurant and bar, with a large selection of tapas, wines, and cocktails, as well as salads, soups, paella, pintxos, cocas, charcuterie, and more. Daily 3 p.m.-midnight. info@aventuraannarbor.com, aventuraannarbor.com
Ayse's Turkish Cafe
1703 Plymouth (Courtyard Shops) [map](734) 662-1711
Turkish dining, takeout, and catering. Mon.-Sat. noon-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ayse@aysescafe.com, aysesturkishcafe.com
Bigalora
3050 Washtenaw (Arbor Hills shopping center) [map](734) 971-2442
Pizzas made in wood-fired ovens. Small plates and entrees, including chicken, salmon, pastas, soups, salads. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch Sat. & Sun. till 2 p.m. Food truck available for hire. bigalora.com
Bravo! Cucina Italiana
760 Briarwood Cir. [map](734) 747-6200
Authentic Italian cuisine. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. bravoitalian.com
Cafe Zola
112 W. Washington [map](734) 769-2020
Currently serving indoors, extended outdoor seating, curbside pickup. Pasta, seafood, steak, crepes, desserts, coffee, full bar. Brunch. Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. zolareservations@gmail.com, cafezola.com
Dominick's
812 Monroe [map](734) 662-5414
Italian food, pizza, pasta, subs, salads, appetizers. 100-person meeting area. Opens Mon. following U-M spring break, closes Sat. following the last U-M home football game. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Sun. Age 21 & over; parent/guardian required for under age 21.
The Earle
121 W. Washington [map](734) 994-0211
Provincial French and Italian cuisine. Dining room: Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-9 p.m., Fri. 5:30-11 p.m., Sat. 5:45-11 p.m., Sun. 5-8 p.m. Closed Sun. July and Aug. Wine bar opens 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. theearle.com
Gratzi
326 S. Main [map](734) 663-6387, reservations: (888) 456-3463
Regional Italian cuisine and wine. Located in the former Orpheum Theater, the dramatic history is preserved in the décor and ambiance. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m. gratzirestaurant.com
The Heidelberg
215 N. Main [map](734) 663-7758
German and American specialties, including Wiener schnitzel, pasta, seafood, and steak on the main floor, plus menu of fresh "New German" cuisine. Upstairs is Club Above with music and dancing. Downstairs is Rathskeller bar. Daily 4 p.m.-2 a.m. heidelbergannarbor.com
Kouzina
332 S. Main [map](734) 997-5155
Greek street food. Gyros, salads, soups. Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m., gokouzina.com
Mani Osteria & Bar
341 E. Liberty [map](734) 769-6700
Wood-fired pizza, Italian-style small plates, house-made pasta. Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Closed Mon. maniosteria.com
Mediterrano
2900 S. State (Concord Center) [map](734) 332-9700
Dishes of Mediterranean countries with Italian, Spanish, and Greek influences. Pasta, seafood, lamb and chicken entrees, couscous. Two private dining/banquet rooms. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. mediterrano.com
Metzger's German Restaurant
305 N. Zeeb [map](734) 668-8987
German and American food, seafood, chicken, specialty salads; homemade daily soups, specials, and desserts; senior portions. Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Thur.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. metzgers.net
Mezes Greek Grill
715 N. University [map](734) 369-2204
Classic Greek street food, including gyros, souvlakia, salads. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 2-8 p.m.
Olive Garden
445 E. Eisenhower [map](734) 663-6875
Italian favorites, including pasta, chicken, and seafood dishes. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. olivegarden.com
The Original Cottage Inn
512 E. William [map](734) 663-3379
Pizza, salads, Italian specialties, desserts. Since 1948. In-house banquets. Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. originalcottageinn.com
Paesano
3411 Washtenaw [map](734) 971-0484
Rustic Italian specialties: fresh pasta, veal, chicken, seafood. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. paesanosannarbor.com
Palio
347 S. Main [map](734) 930-6100. Reservations: (888) 456-3463
Named for the famous horse race that runs yearly through Siena, Italy, Palio offers rustic Italian cuisine. During summer, enjoy rooftop dining at the popular Palio del Sole. Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. palioannarbor.com
Romano's Macaroni Grill
3010 S. State [map](734) 663-4433
Mediterranean and Italian favorites, plus wood-fired pizzas, pasta, steak, and seafood. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. macaronigrill.com
Vinology Restaurant
110 S. Main [map](734) 222-9841
Wine-friendly world cuisine. Cheeses, seafood, meat selections, pasta, wine tastings; full bar. Private event spaces and live music. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.. Kitchen closes one hour earlier. info@vinologya2.com, vinologya2.com
Zola Bistro
3030 Washtenaw Ave., #101 [map](734) 477-8088
Omelets, waffles, crepes, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, salads, pasta, desserts, coffee, full bar. Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch daily until 4 p.m. reservations.zolabistro@gmail.com, bistrozola.com

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