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Pasta · Pizza · Wine · Cocktails

Vibrant Italian American

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Hand-Tossed.
House-Made.
Unapologetic.

In 2004, internationally renowned Chef Jeff and retail designer and CMO Rosemarie Baldwin opened J.Baldwin’s and quietly shifted what dining felt like in Macomb County. Elevated, intentional, warm. A place built on hospitality first.

Testa Barra followed in 2017, carrying the family’s legacy into a vibrant Italian kitchen led by CIA graduates and husband-and-wife duo, Chefs Mike and Gabriella Baldwin. Hand-tossed pizzas, fresh pastas made daily, and local ingredients in a room that hums.

At the center of it all is wine and spirits. Director of Operations and Head Sommelier Jeffrey Baldwin leads a program shaped by discipline and passion, mentoring more than 20 certified sommeliers across the group — turning dinner into an experience.

Menus

An invitation, not just a menu.

Dinner that lingers. Drinks with intention. Happy hour that sets the tone.

Brunch worth dressing for.

Each one crafted to meet the moment — whether you arrive for a slow evening, a spontaneous toast, or a table that turns into the night.

Start wherever you like. 

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Freshly baked pepperoni flatbread pizza with melted cheese and fresh basil on a black serving platter over a white marble table.
Golden-brown crispy Italian arancini rice balls served over marinara sauce, topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves in a pink bowl.
Premium Italian tagliatelle pasta with rich meat ragu sauce, served alongside fresh green pesto and topped with ricotta and shaved parmesan cheese.
Cake slice with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle.
Premium gourmet beef burger with melting special sauce and fresh arugula, secured with a steak knife, served alongside a pile of crispy french fries on a wooden plate.
An elegant purple craft cocktail served in a textured crystal goblet glass, garnished with a dried orange slice, fresh basil leaves, and flower petals on a wooden table.
A dramatic close-up of a pink craft cocktail served with crushed ice and a burning sprig of smoked rosemary releasing swirls of smoke, held by a bartender.
More at Testa Barra

Plan Your Evening

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What's On

Events

Cooking classes, wine dinners, wine education, and seasonal evenings on the calendar.

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Gather

Private Events

From intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations, let us host your evening.

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Membership

Supper Club

A standing seat at the chef’s table the third Tuesday of each month— a rotating, seasonal multi-course menu.

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Membership

Wine Club

Hand-selected bottles, members only pricing, and access to tastings and wine-education evenings.

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As Seen On

Events

Check out cooking classes, wine education classes and more!