Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Mani Osteria

4.9

4.9 (207)

$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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Demetriovip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Outstanding service + good food = return for more good times

Café Cortina

4.8

4.8 (1137)

$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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Brucevip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Wonderful special occasion venue. Great menu and wine list.

900 Degrees Pizzeria Bistro

4.8

4.8 (510)

$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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carol

Dined 7 days ago

I love this place. The only disappointment is the bread. Never had pizza crust served in Italy. Need good crusty Italian bread.

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

4.8

4.8 (748)

$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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Andrewvip

Dined 2 days ago

Came up from Dallas for the Texas Michigan game. Giovanni’s was highly recommended everywhere we’ve been. It lived up to it. Excellent bolognese and lasagna. As good as we’ve had anywhere. So was the Caesar. Quality wine list and they don’t gauge you on the prices. We’d go back for sure. Hook ‘em Horns!

Cantoro Trattoria - Plymouth

4.8

4.8 (4450)

$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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Gregoryvip

Dined 2 days ago

Service is always consistent and professional. The chef is kind enough to plate according to one guests request and we enjoy calamari, octopus, shrimp & farro as well as caprese appetizers. Nice meeting your new general manager and running into Mario!

Verona Inspired Italian

4.9

4.9 (567)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Great service great food presentation fabulous taste

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Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar

4.8

4.8 (2375)

$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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Ken

Dined 1 day ago

Always delicious and consistent. Love the Da. Would love to see fresh parm as an option

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Popular dish

Domenic's Eggplant Stack

Ciao Amici's

4.7

4.7 (1033)

$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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Jimvip

Dined 4 days ago

The lasagne entree was not prepared very well. The pasta was stuck together in a large lump. In addition the scallops that are normally tender and delicious were tough and chewy.

Andiamo Bloomfield

4.7

4.7 (1974)

$30 and under

Italian

Bloomfield Hills

About the restaurant

Centrally located in Bloomfield Township, Andiamo Bloomfield offers a Northern Italian decor amid the 'hustle & Bustle' of an appealing dining spot. Come and experience why Andiamo offers a truly unique dining experience. Andiamo it not a commercial chain restaurant. It is family owned and operated since 1989. All of our pasta is housemade, our fish is flown in whole, daily , to ensure freshness, our meats are dry aged a minimum of 29 days to ensure great flavor and tenderness. Our service is experienced and professional. Our wine list offers selections to meet every budget and palate. Stop in and see why Andiamo is a step above the rest.

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Beth

Dined 1 day ago

Always amazing food and service. Love the band too.

Lelli's of Auburn Hills

4.6

4.6 (1205)

$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.

Top review

Robertvip

Dined 4 days ago

Had an 11oz filet with Zip and it was outstanding. Also tasted their spaghetti bolognese and it was delicious. Service was outstanding and would definitely return to Lelli’s

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