It’s not often that the street address of a restaurant becomes essential in finding it. In the case of Bucci, however, it’s just the opposite. The low-key façade without a trace of neon, lights or signage other than small, discreet white letters on a black awning makes it necessary to know the 20217 number on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods on these dark winter nights.

Low-key is just the way proprietor Bujar (Bucci) Mamuslari wants it, and apparently his instincts are correct. The restaurant that bears his name has been open since March of 1999, serving dinner only to a loyal clientele that appreciates his style, and it still draws a crowd.