Andiamo Restaurants Celebrate 35th Anniversary & Brings Back a Limited Time Special Menu Featuring Original Recipes!

Photo Credit: Joe Vicari Restaurant Group

ANDIAMO CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY SHARING MEMORIES AND MEALS FROM THE LAST 35 YEARS!

The Growing Andiamo Brand Celebrates by Bringing Back Several of Master Chef Aldo’s Original Recipes.

The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group (JVRG), ranked as the 22nd largest restaurant group in the United States, proudly announces the commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of their renowned Andiamo Italian restaurant brand.

Established in 1989 by Joseph Vicari, this familial venture has flourished,

now boasting eight Andiamo establishments that prioritize great food, great service, family, community, and a zest for life. Guided by the late Master Chef Aldo Ottaviani, Andiamo has earned acclaim for its culinary mastery, offering authentic Italian dishes crafted from scratch with the finest seasonal ingredients.

Andiamo remains a beloved destination for celebrities, locals, and devoted staff alike. From its inception in Warren, MI, Andiamo has consistently set the standard for excellence, a tradition upheld across all its locations.

To celebrate their 35th anniversary,

Andiamo will be bringing back a special menu of some of Master Chef Aldo’s original recipes that have become guest favorites over the years.  The original menu items will be available across all Metro Detroit Andiamo locations for a limited time only beginning on May 6, 2024 and will include:

Antipasti

Cavolfiore Gratinato al Forno (cauliflower baked with Fontina Val D’Aosta and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses in Besciamella sauce)

Hand Crafted Pasta
Paglia e Fieno (Chicken tenderloins, Prosciutto di Parma, onions, rosemary, pea, light crème, grass and straw linguine)
Pasta Rollatini (Layers of thin, hand-made pasta rolled with Ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses, baked with Tomato Basil sauce)

Pesce E Pollo

Trancia Salmone (Sauteed Salmon Fillet, leeks, wild mushrooms, basil and white wine crème, seasonal vegetables)
Petto di Pollo alla Marengo (Chicken breasts, colossal shrimp, mushrooms, onions, tomato fillet, herbed wine sauce)

Dolce

Tiramisu (Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, sweetened Mascarpone crème, shaved chocolate, cocoa power dust)

Andiamo restaurants can be found in the metro Detroit neighborhoods

of Bloomfield, Detroit, Fenton, Livonia, and Warren, where this menu will be available. In addition to these five locations, Andiamo also operates an Italian Steakhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada and an Andiamo location at the Detroit Metro Airport.

The group recently announced a seventh Michigan location, Andiamo Pasta & Chops, set to open in Clinton Township, MI the summer of 2024. The Andiamo Pasta & Chops concept will be something new for Michigan residents, but the idea will be mirrored off Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse in Las Vegas, which offers Andiamo favorites alongside the finest meats from the nation’s top butchers in a beautiful, casual setting.

The restaurant group also introduced a family-friendly casual dining concept with its Andiamo Bistro restaurant, in Washington Township, in 2023.

As a family run business,

Joe has had the pleasure of working alongside his wife, Rosalie, his son Dominic, his daughters Carmela and Theresa, his son-in-law Peter, and his brother John. “Working alongside family members over my 35-year career has been incredibly rewarding and immensely fulfilling on many levels,” added Vicari. “It’s taught me the value of collaboration, resilience, and unwavering support, and I wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything.”

Joe Vicari operates his business based on the personal belief that treating others well enhances one’s own life. As a result, many team members have been with Andiamo for over 20 years, some since its inception, and their professional growth symbolizes the growth of this Metro Detroit business.

“Our long-standing employees are the foundation of our company and considered a part of our family,” said Vicari. “Their loyalty and expertise define our success and have been so valuable helping us through challenges and milestones. Together, we built our legacy, and I am grateful every day for each of them.”  Some of these long-term employees include Andiamo’s renowned “pasta ladies” Angelina, Tonya, and Anna who make the group’s pastas from scratch every day. These talented ladies have become the cornerstone of the Vicari mission, perfecting the generational craft of pasta-making and ensuring the highest quality for each Andiamo location in southeastern Michigan.

Some team members that have been with the company for 18+ years have shared their thoughts on Andiamo and the Restaurant Group.

“The Andiamo Restaurant Group is known locally and now nationally for our amazing food but in my 24 years with the company it is the people that are the heart and soul of Andiamo. The Vicari Family, the management, the restaurant staff, the banquet and event staff, the catering team, the suppliers, and most importantly our customers.” – Terri Krugel, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom Manager

“Over the past 21 years, I have had the privilege of being a part of the growth and success of Joe Vicari Restaurant Group. It has been a journey filled with dedication, passion, and countless memories shared with our loyal customers and dedicated staff. As we celebrate 35 years in business, I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the legacy of our establishment and look forward to many more years of serving authentic cuisine and creating unforgettable experiences for our patrons.” – Mike Osinski, Chef

“I have worked at Andiamo Banquet Center for over 18 years.  The job itself has always been busy, fun, and challenging and I love helping people plan such special events in their lives.  Over the last 18 years I’ve had the pleasure of helping people plan some of the most special events in their lives. Watching them celebrate their wedding with us and then come back for other milestones as they grow their families. Its very special and makes them feel like family! And I’ve also gone through many of my own life’s milestones while working here and have had the support of the Andiamo Team. They are like second family to me. That feeling of family is very common throughout the company.  It has truly been a joy working for the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group for so many years”- Dawn Lagocki, Andiamo Banquet Center

The success of the Andiamo restaurants

led to the development of Andiamo Catering and Events, a catering company that caters events large and small across the city, from the Detroit Grand Prix to weddings, corporate events, and private parties.  The company also offers a mobile kitchen where they can come to you and create an Andiamo experience.

Also available, a food truck featuring Andiamo favorites along with some items from other Joe Vicari Restaurant Group brands like, Joe Muer Seafood, and 2941 Mediterranean Street Food.

The Andiamo Celebrity Showroom opened its doors over 25 years ago and has been providing guests with an entertainment experience ever since. The 800-seat venue located in Warren, MI showcases many of today’s top stars and offers a variety of live entertainment acts including artists like The Temptations, Andrew Dice Clay, Paul Anka, Engelbert Humperdinck, Karen Newman, and David Foster & Katharine McPhee, to name just a few.

Guests can dine-in prior to the show

and enjoy a delicious and authentic Andiamo meal. This intimate venue ensures that every visit is an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Over their 35 years, Andiamo has had the privilege of hosting various national celebrities who have dined at their metro Detroit restaurants, most notably Frank Sinatra, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, David Foster, and Kevin Costner.

  In addition,

continues to provide exemplarity service to local personalities as well further solidifying its status as a premier dining destination in Metro Detroit.

All Andiamo restaurants have banquet centers and private dining areas on-site allowing guests to host private events and meetings. Guests are also encouraged to take part in fun events, like Murder Mystery Dinners and Passport to Wine events that occur throughout the year.

Joe and his family believe in giving back to the community

to create a ripple effect of kindness and empowerment that enriches the community and fosters a brighter future for all.  They pledge to continue serving the neighborhoods that have supported them throughout the years. The restaurant group actively gives back to numerous charitable organizations, including the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Henry Ford Hospital, Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, and Ascension St. John, among others.

Join Andiamo in celebrating their 35th anniversary and experience the passion, quality, and tradition that has made them a beloved part of the Metro-Detroit culinary scene. Their high dining standards, set by the late Master Chef Aldo, create a memorable guest experience that are still upheld today with every dish that is created.

“In the amazing 35-year journey, our Andiamo restaurant brand has become more than just a name – it’s a cherished part of communities, a place to gather, celebrate and enjoy wonderful Italian food and time together with family and friends,” said Joseph Vicari, Founder and CEO of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group.  “As we celebrate our anniversary, we raise our glasses not only to the dishes that have graced our tables, but also to the guests who have made our journey remarkable, the employees whose dedication fuels our success, and the communities that have embraced us as their own. Here’s to 35 years of savoring memories, crafting connections, and serving with passion. Cheers to the past, present, and the adventures that lie ahead!”

For more information and to make a reservation, visit http://www.andiamoitalia.com.

About Joe Vicari Restaurant Group

The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group is family-owned and -operated. Headquartered in Warren, Mich., they are home to some of Metro Detroit’s most award-winning restaurants and the 22nd largest in the United States as ranked by Nations Restaurant News and Technomic. They have brands from five-star dining to family-friendly restaurants and employ over 1,200.

For over 40 years, Detroit restaurateur Joe Vicari has opened restaurants based on three basic principles: fresh authentic cuisine, impeccable service and a warm, inviting atmosphere, which are the values carried in their ten restaurant brands.

The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group owns and operates five Metro Detroit Andiamo locations, an Andiamo within Detroit Metro Airport, the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom (an 800-seat concert/event venue located within Andiamo Warren), three Joe Muer Seafood locations (includes Joe Muer Seafood Nashville), The Country Inn with three locations in Michigan, 29/41 Mediterranean Street Food with six locations, Birmingham Pub, The Bronze Door, Andiamo Bistro, The Statler French American Bistro in Michigan, and the Andiamo Italian Steakhouse in Las Vegas.

In addition, the group also runs an Andiamo Food Truck and one of the largest catering and event management companies in Michigan, bringing great food and hospitality to thousands of people at meetings, charity affairs and major sports events like the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.