Situated in the Eastern Market, the Roma Cafe has been a Detroit institution since 1890, making it the city's oldest restaurant. Whether you're seated in themain dining room, the intimate Vatican Room or the cozy old-fashioned bar, the classic Italian food puts many newer restaurants to shame. Start with the minestrone soup and antipasto salad, then move onto any of the classic Italian favorites such as lasagne, gnocchi, veal piccante, chicken ...