Andiamo Pasta & Chops opens its doors

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Andiamo Pasta & Chops held its grand opening on Sept. 12 at The Mall at Partridge Creek.

Blendi Suvaria, co-owner of Andiamo Pasta & Chops, said he felt “very good” about the restaurant opening its doors. Suvaria has been with the company for 25 years, starting as a busser and working his way up to his current post.

“We had a very successful opening,” Suvaria said.

Andiamo previously had a location on Hall Road for 17 years before closing in 2020.

“We wanted to get back in that market,” said Joe Vicari, co-owner of Andiamo Pasta & Chops, in a previous interview. “This opportunity came, and we liked it.”

“Everybody’s very happy we’re here,” Suvaria said. “This Andiamo is not just a normal Andiamo, it’s more of a modern style.”

While the new restaurant will feature Andiamo favorites, it’ll have a different focus. Because Andiamo owns Joe Muer Seafood, Vicari said it will also specialize in those items.

“We’re going to expand our steaks and our chops,” Vicari said. “I live in that area, and it’s underserved for a good seafood/steakhouse.”

Vicari said items customers can expect are veal, pork and lamb chops, ribeye steaks and bone-in filets. He said the restaurant will try to provide sides with the meals, unlike some steakhouse restaurants.

“Just things you would see at a high-end steakhouse,” Vicari said. “But we’re going to keep the prices affordable.”

Andiamo has seven locations in the metro Detroit area, including the new one. The company also has a restaurant in Las Vegas.