Palio was born in September of 1991, bringing a country-style, Italian restaurant featuring authentic Tuscan dishes to downtown Ann Arbor. Named for the famous horse race that runs yearly through Siena, Italy, a record is even kept of the race's winners on a mural along the back dining room wall.
During summer, Palio boasts Ann Arbor's largest and most popular outdoor gathering spot on its rooftop patio - Palio Del Sole. With a panoramic view of Ann Arbor's energetic downtown nightlife and legendary Sangria by the pitcher, Palio Del Sole is the place to be on a warm summer's eve. Fully equipped with its own cucina, Palio Del Sole offers a unique menu that is completely different from Palio menu downstairs.
We understand the important relationship between our restaurant and our community. That's why we are dedicated to helping the city of Ann Arbor. Join us on Facebook so you can stay up to date with the charitable contributions we are involved in with our community. Many of these events require the participation of our guests to be successful, so we hope you'll join us if you can. For information regarding charitable requests, please click here. This includes requests for donations of gift certificates or food.
