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Mani Osteria

341 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-769-6700
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Ranked #18 of 356 restaurants in Ann Arbor
Price range: €24 - €39
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: ANN ARBOR
Description: WHO WE ARE We are an independently owned, family friendly restaurant, specializing in artisanal pizzas and creative Italian dishes prepared in wood-burning ovens. We believe that when you dine out your experience should be fun, and our style of service sets that tone. Our menu is composed of small plates designed to be shared with your family and friends. RESERVATIONS We take advance reservations for parties of 6 or more. Please note that not all of our large tables are displayed online, so please contact us to check for additional availability. We will do all we can to accommodate your group. As a convenience, for parties with fewer than 6 guests, call us when you are 20 minutes away and we will gladly add your name to our Guest List. If there is a wait, you will be guaranteed a place on the Guest List at the time of your call. Unfortunately, we are able to hold your place on the list for only 20 minutes.
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Ann Arbor, MI
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Have dined at Mani twice and both times my companion and I sat at a long bar facing the kitchen where it's a little less noisy. The food and service is excellent. We shared gnocchi and the arugula salad, a perfect pairing with wonderful flavors. Wine choices are very good & excellent accompaniment.

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Livonia, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I went to mani Osteria last night with my son for his birthday. My son suggested to go there since he had been there before and loves it, he thought i might enjoy it too. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was wonderful. We started out with some appetizers- calamari, arancini And the crispy pork belly, the appetizers... More

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Santa Fe, N.M.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I had the carbonara and it was excellent. The fresh pasta in the carbonana was very good. I also enjoyed the calamari appetizer.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The food was fresh. The pizza was great. The portions are small and it is expensive. It was very crowded and loud.

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See 2 more reviews by kathy48108 for Ann Arbor
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is certainly one of the best places to eat in Ann Arbor. The appetizers are first rate, probably the best part of the menu. The pastas are fairly good, some are excellent, as are the salads. Many people come for pizza, which I tend to stay away from, but in a town that has millions of mediocre pizza joints,... More

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See 3 more reviews by Smakosz for Ann Arbor
New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

If one can get in, one should go. Best pizza ever.. Comfortable, New york style to go with your New York pizza and Osteria menu. Aside from the crowds only the service is a drawback, but in their defense, the many patorns may be the source of the delay.

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See 13 more reviews by Venamo for Ann Arbor
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Coming here took us back to Italy for dinner. Ordered a spritz from the bar and it was awesome! Had excellent pizza! There was a long wait, but we squeezed our way up to the bar to order some cocktails and the bartenders were very friendly. Had an excellent time, would definitely go back the next time my sig. other... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

Went with friends to try a new place for lunch. 5 of us shared several antipasti dishes and two pizzas ( the red onion and pistachio pizza is amazing). Everything was great and we had plenty of food. The strawberry lemonade was also quite refreshing. It's not a quiet place and the restaurant is very open so if you want... More

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Plymouth, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Pizzas and salads are the featured items on this menu. Waited roughly 40 minutes at 6:00pm on a Saturday but were able to pass the time with drinks at the bar. Caesar salad is primo and pizzas were delicious. Nice wine selection. Good service but tables very close to one another so not particularly private. Worth a visit.

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

first time here, wait was about 20 minutes. Yes, it is a loud. Not a place for an intimate, romantic meal. But if you're into hanging out for dinner, you will love it. Had the arugala salad, the pistachio pizza, pork belly, and finished with the espresso gelato. Split between two. Everything was outstanding, esp. the salad. Could eat that... More

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