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Sunday dinner in Livonia for a large group

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I'm getting together with some members of my family (about 15 total, which includes 3 young children) in a few Sundays from now for dinner.

Livonia is about half way between our two groups so I'm looking for affordable family-friendly restaurants in the area. Any thoughts?

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  1. Mama Mia can handle your group. Food is good. Prices are reasonable. Give them a call.

    Plymouth Rd, between Middlebury and Inkster.

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    1. re: rainsux

      Thanks for the rec. Might be a good option. Also they have veggie lasagna on their menu, which helped me win a bet with my husband haha. (He said most Italian restaurants in the area don't serve vegetable lasagna...a favorite of his).

      1. re: Elyssa

        More info:

        I have only dined at Mama Mia once; last week. A group of ~forty (~40).

        They have two private dining spaces in addition to the regular restaurant dining room. Your group of 15 may be a tad small for getting a private space.

        They did separate checks without fussing. Service was excellent. Food is good - but this ain't Bacco or Giovanni's. I heard precisely zero [0] complaints about the food and service.

        Limit of one [1] soda refill. Portion are generous; bordering on huge.

        If Christina/Kristina happens to be your server, ask her if she has an older sister named Diana (her mother).

    2. Also any thoughts on Mitchell's? I went to that restaurant many years ago for my Aunt's birthday party in Lansing. I didn't pay so I'm not sure of price or if this would be an ok option for children.

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      1. re: Elyssa

        Mitchell's? As in seafood? Reliable. Expensive for what you get. Fancier dining room than Mama Mia.

      2. There's a Sweet Lorraine's at the Marriott at Laurel Park, although they don't have a kid's menu per se. But they do have sides and starters that I think kids could get into, like mac and cheese, quesadillas, etc. I know my son was a horribly picky eater when he was little and mac & cheese was always acceptable to him.