The Oakland Press, October 13, 2006 "The contemporary Italian spot named after its address on Ferndale's restaurant row has both a lively atmosphere and an interesting menu. Such dishes as housemade pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach; herb-crusted tuna with cannellini beans and roasted red pepper coulis; seared chicken breast with prosciutto and fontina cheese; and lamb chops in a pistachio crust are well prepared." The Oakland Press, May 27, 2005 "With an edgy, eclectic, entertaining bent, it’s a different kind of Italian -- Via Nove is for friends and family who are familiar with authentic Italian Food and for those who just want a fabulous meal. Here, diners get an edgy, Manhattan feel and true-to-Italian satisfying tastes. This is one Nove that should get a diecei – a 10. The Oakland Press dining reviewer is anonymous to prevent restaurants from giving special service." USA Today, Detroit Free Press -- Sylvia Rector, April 29, 2005 "Meals here begin with delicious, warm focaccia, brushed with olive oil and dotted with halves of grape tomatoes made soft and sweeter by the heat of the oven. A saucer of extra-virgin olive oil surrounding a pool of fresh tomato sauce is provided for dipping and, with a glass of wine, the flavors are so satisfying the bread could almost be a meal." The Detroit News -- Molly Abraham, March 25, 2005 "If restaurants are theater, and they are, the local stage just welcomed a stylish new production that has the potential of becoming a major hit." The Detroit Free Press -- Sylvia Rector, March 25, 2005 "Devote yourself... to the pleasure of deciding which of the excellent homemade pastas you want to try first and which of the gorgeous desserts you’re saving room for: Both are not-to-be-missed courses at this attractive, new Italian place on Ferndale’s Restaurant Row."