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La Lanterna

4.6 ★ · 1,560 reviews on Google · $$

Open now · 1224 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226

La Lanterna is an Italian restaurant at 1224 Griswold St in Detroit, MI, serving housemade pastas and Neapolitan-style pizzas. Its drinks include wine, craft beer and cocktails, with an on-site bar and happy-hour food and drinks. The atmosphere is casual, cozy and hip. Small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and desserts round out the offerings. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,560 reviews. Popular for lunch and dinner, La Lanterna also serves breakfast and brunch. It accommodates groups and solo diners, accepts reservations, and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Diners can choose table or counter service, while takeout, delivery and curbside pickup provide alternatives to eating on-site. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and high chairs are available. Paid garage, lot and street parking are listed among the parking options.

La Lanterna

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  • Housemade pastas
  • Neapolitan-style pizzas
  • Wine, craft beer and cocktails
  • Happy-hour food and drinks
  • Outdoor seating
  • Reviewers often praise the service (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the wait (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the communication (1 mentions)
  • Some reviewers mention service (1)
  • Some reviewers mention atmosphere (1)

From 4 recent reviews

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  • Came to this restaurant for the first time with a small party of 6. Everything was great, nice atmosphere friendly service. I ordered the Lasagna pretty good, until I noticed a small clear piece… — Google, 2★, October 3, 2026
  • Went here with a very large party. Service was fantastic and fast considering we had about a whole half of the restaurant worth of tables. Food was delicious. I mean seriously SO good! — Google, 5★, October 2, 2026
  • La Laterna is an absolutely amazing place to eat at!! The Petto De Pollo Parmigiana & the Pasta oh Passillo my friend & I had here was so good, we'll definitely have to go here next time we're in… — Google, 5★, October 1, 2026

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