Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated October 05, 2024

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900 Degrees Pizzeria Bistro

4.9

4.9 (513)

$30 and under

Italian

Shelby Township

About the restaurant

Family. Quality. Excellence.

Thriving on the success of multiple family owned businesses, quality and excellence are always the main focus. With family members born and raised in Italy, the goal of 900 Degrees is to bring to you authentic Italian cuisine springing from fresh ingredients and the use of true Italian knowledge.

Our executive chef has created genuine Italian dishes in Florence for 15 years and is now able to share a variety of his classic recipes at 900 degrees. One Italian classic is pizza, as our experienced pizzaiolo from
Italy creates each delicious pizza by hand. With wood burning at a flaming 900 degrees, in just 90 seconds he allows the ingredients to harmonize together to craft your authentic pizza to perfection. 900 Degrees is guaranteed to give an authentic experience for family and friends that will have you feeling as if you are truly in Italy.

You don't eat to live.. you live to eat!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Everything was wonderful. Good food and nice atmosphere

Mani Osteria

4.9

4.9 (208)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Mani Osteria & Bar, our locally owned family-friendly Italian restaurant, has been serving wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and signature antipasti since 2011. You can find us in downtown Ann Arbor.

We take advance reservations for parties of 6 or more. Please note that not all of our large tables are displayed online, so please contact us to check for additional availability. We will do all we can to accommodate your group.

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Levi

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Great food and service! Made my mom’s birthday special.

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

4.8

4.8 (753)

$31 to $50

Italian

Detroit

About the restaurant

Giovanni’s Ristorante invites you to experience Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the old world charm where friends and family gather to enjoy more than just a meal. The homemade pastas, the prime cuts of meat, the fresh fish and farm grown vegetables are carefully prepared to preserve a distinctive flavor of the finest regions.

Specialty wines and spirits complement each course. Guests enjoy tableside conversation with Frances Cannarsa Truant, the “padrona” or perhaps a visit from Chef Randy Truant. The atmosphere is convivial, warm, and aromatic. The staff is seasoned, the service impeccable.

The Godfather Room is the ideal setting for a business meeting.
The Wine Room offers a touch of romance for that special evening.
The Main Dining Room is a perfect place to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.
There’s a Speak Easy in the back for the ultimate private party.

Simply looking for a wonderful meal? Come for lunch or dinner.

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Marciavip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Always a delicious homemade meal and the best service ever one of my favorite places to dine and thanks Sharon for the wonderful service.

Café Cortina

4.8

4.8 (1152)

$50 and over

Italian

Farmington Hills

About the restaurant

Cafe Cortina, located on the former site of an apple orchard in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been in existence since 1976 and earned a following among food lovers for its authentic Italian atmosphere and cuisine.

Fresh pastas, gnocchi, ravioli and lasagnas are made from scratch in house daily, and many ingredients are sourced from their on premise garden located behind the restaurant. Meals likely to catch your attention include the vitello paillard, which includes bone-in veal and the tower of layered spinach lasagna.

Fireside seating is available in the main dining room as well as on the outdoor patio. Perfect for dates, special occasions, or just a casual meal with friends and family.

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Edwardvip

Dined 5 days ago

This establishment has flawless service, great wine list and a fabulous chef

Cantoro Trattoria - Plymouth

4.8

4.8 (4481)

$30 and under

Italian

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Until Further Notice, The Trattoria Will be closed on Mondays. Please inquire with our Banquet department for private events.

Cantoro Trattoria is a family owned upscale yet casual Italian restaurant featuring house made pastas and traditional Italian cuisine including a variety of pizzas cooked in our wood burning pizza oven. Our in house sommelier and general manager Ian McClain maintains a complete wine list from around the world with emphasis on selections from Italy. Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020,2021, and 2022. Mlive "Top 10 List" for best Italian restaurant's in Michigan 2017 and 2022.

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Greg

Dined 4 days ago

Our server Heather D was outstanding. Perfect service along with excellent food. Recommend.

Verona Inspired Italian

4.9

4.9 (571)

$30 and under

Italian

Utica

About the restaurant

With our thoughtfully chosen menu and locally sourced ingredients, Verona-Inspired Italian strives to deliver cuisine that is fresh and uncomplicated, yet unique and refined; honest and spirited food and drinks that our nearby neighbors and out of town guests will remember not only as delicious, but also want to bring their loved ones back to experience for themselves. So linger over brunch with your friends, flirt over one more glass of wine or share a dessert with someone special, because you’re in Verona and it’s time to vivi la bella vita.

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John Paulvip

Dined 5 days ago

All good bar tender and waitress were very nice people and socialable

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4.7

4.7 (655)

$31 to $50

Italian

Rochester

About the restaurant

At La Collina Ristorante Italiano we are proud to serve authentic Italian cuisine with an exemplary wine list and top shelf martinis & cocktails. Here at La Collina we are passionate about delivering a world class dining experience with striking dinner and dessert compositions, exemptional tableside service and exclusive beverage pairings from start to finish.

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Daniel

Dined 5 days ago

Always a wonderful experience at La Collina. Great food, service, and ambiance.

Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar

4.8

4.8 (2405)

$31 to $50

Italian

Shelby Township

About the restaurant

Da Francesco's Ristorante and Bar serves classic recipes in a family friendly location that includes a full bar with a beautiful selection of domestic and Italian imported wines. Guests can stop in for lunch and dinner and enjoy the rustic decor paired with homemade dishes that have been passed down through the Belcastro family. We offer a kids and gluten-free menu so everyone can find a favorite on the menu. We offer plenty of bread and soup or salad before starting their meal, or visitors can start with the appetizers, which include Arancini di Riso, Mamma's Meatballs, Fried Calamari, Sausage and Hot Peppers and more. The menu features specialties like the Ravioli con Sugo, Eggplant or Pollo Parmigiana and Gnocci! We also offer plenty of meat and fish choices, including steak alla Francesco, Domenics Filet Mignon, Perch Lemone and Parmigiana Pickerel. Lastly, to end your night just right, finish it off with Mamma Sue's Homemade Tiramisu and a fresh Italian Cappuccino!

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Michelle

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and food. Servers all very professional.

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Popular dish

Domenic's Eggplant Stack

Lelli's of Auburn Hills

4.7

4.7 (1217)

$31 to $50

Italian

Auburn Hills

About the restaurant

Come to Lelli's Restaurant for a fine dining experience you can't find anywhere else. Lelli's was opened by Irene and Nerio Lelli in 1939 and has been serving Northern Italian dishes to the Detroit metropolitan area ever since.

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Brenda

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous as usual!! We had the filet mignon, medium. I had blue cheese on mine and it was delicious! We ordered the traditional meal so we had salad, antipasto tray, pasta and then our entrees. I had the sorbet (mango was so flavorful!!) and my husband had cheesecake with raspberries. It must have been tasty as it was gone in just a few minutes!! Service was fabulous as well. Everyone was very attentive and made sure we were happy with everything. Never had a bad meal!!

Ciao Amici's

4.8

4.8 (1041)

$30 and under

Italian

Brighton

About the restaurant

Ciao Amici's is sure to satisfy the discerning diner in all of us as one of the best Italian restaurants in the metro area. Regional Italian fare is celebrated daily along with our award-winning wine list, this is fine dining at its best. Our philosophy is simple..."Mangia Bene" (Eat well).

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Joyce

Dined 5 days ago

Had a wonderful birthday dinner here. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Recommend!

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