Michigan winters make comfort food feel essential. Hearty meals, warm plates, and dishes that stick to your ribs are exactly what we crave when temperatures drop. We’ve highlighted some local favorites before, like the state’s best grilled cheese, diners worth the drive, and fried chicken you need to try.
Now there’s a new contender for one of the ultimate comfort foods: lasagna. Previously, Yelp named Eatalina in Shelby Township the top lasagna in Michigan.
La Lanterna via Facebook
La Lanterna via Facebook
This time, La Lanterna in Detroit earned the honor from LoveFood.com.
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The restaurant’s lasagna alla Bolognese features rich, savory meat sauce layered with creamy béchamel and plenty of melted cheese.It’s classic Italian lasagna done really well, and fans say it’s worth the trip alone. If you can’t make it to the main location, the dish is also available at the restaurant’s sister locations in Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Farms.
La Lanterna via Facebook
La Lanterna via Facebook
The menu at La Lanterna goes far beyond pasta, with options that make it a full Italian dining experience. Housemade meatballs, fried artichokes, fresh burrata with prosciutto, and hearty salads like panzanella with grilled chicken are just a few highlights.
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Chicken and seafood dishes are also available, along with a long list of pizzas from classic Margherita to creative pies topped with goat cheese and apples.
For anyone looking to warm up during Michigan’s winter, La Lanterna is a spot worth remembering!
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