28 Best Italian Restaurants in Detroit

“We celebrated my birthday after a late arrival at Detroit Metro Airport on a weeknight. The hostess, our waiter, and servers were all very friendly and helpful. Everyone was wonderful, the food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was perfect. It was one of my favorite birthday celebrations. Thanks so much for always making my visits to Detroit extra!“

“Super fresh subs and veggie tray. Gonella's trays were a hit for our party!“

“Great experience. Kimberly went above and beyond. Will definitely return.“

“Having recently dined at Mad Nice, with an exceptional waitress Alaina, at an upscale Italian-inspired establishment nestled in Detroit’s vibrant Midtown at 4120 Second Ave, I find myself compelled to share an erudite reflection on what proved to be a most memorable culinary experience. This restaurant, a venture by Heirloom Hospitality Group, masterfully intertwines the rustic charm of Italian tradition with a modern, coastal California sensibility—an ambitious fusion that, on this occasion, delivered a resounding success. What truly distinguishes Mad Nice, however, is its outstanding customer service—a rarity in an era where such attention can sometimes wane. The staff, from the warm hosts to the attentive servers, exuded a genuine passion for their craft. Our waitress, Alaina, was nothing short of exceptional—her humor and knowledge enriched the evening, as she anticipated our needs with an almost preternatural finesse, ensuring that water glasses remained filled and recommendations flowed freely. My sister Alaina’s evident pride in her work elevated the meal from excellent to extraordinary, making her a standout memory of the night. In sum, Mad Nice is a culinary gem that not only meets but exceeds the lofty expectations set by its stylish veneer. The food is delicious, the choices abundant, the drinks sublime, and the service—thanks in no small part to Alaina—unparalleled. I wholeheartedly recommend it to locals and travelers alike, and I, for one, shall make it a ritual to return whenever my journeys bring me back to this dynamic city. Mad Nice is not merely a restaurant; it is a destination, a delightful paradox of “mad” ambition and “nice” execution that lingers long after the last bite.“

“If I could give more stars, I definitely would! Everything was delicious 😋“

“Food was amazing and staff was incredible“

“Excelente !!!!! Para una buena estadía y tomarte algo refrescante“

“Such a great Birthday experience! From the delicious whipped feta, filet mignon, and date cake to our AmaZing server Rasool who was efficient, engaging and entertaining and the atmosphere is simply beautiful.“

“Fantastic food. Pizza was amazing as well as the chicken Parm.“

“Oh MAN Rocco's is the place I have searched for in vain until last year when I tried them for the first time. Since that first meatball sub I have had almost every sandwich on the menu and so far not one has disappointed! Today I had the Corner Deli and was transported to Italian paradiso! In case you non-Italians did not know, ciabatta is the Italian baguette and Rocco's bakes many fresh loaves several times per day! Usually it is still warm from the oven even if you get a cold sandwich! There is no better sandwich bread in my progenic-Italian opinion! They are in Midtown on Cass just East of Mack. Try them if you have yet to do so. You will thank the gods!“

“We ate here for the first time had the Fungchi and the San Gennaro fabulous best pizza we have ever had. Very light crust which brought out the true flavors that were on top of the pizza. Highly recommend if you are in Detroit and want great pizza.“

“Pizza deep dish pan style“

“Wife & I love the friendly atmosphere. To complement that statement, the food & drink is second to none ! We've met so many people there, it's amazing ! As mentioned previously the food is amazing, and the best way I can define / complement the bar is, Stephaine, Skylar, and John are NOT bartenders, they are cocktail ENGINEERS !!!“

“Our server Jazzman was great and very professional … on top of being “Stunning” Food was absolutely delicious ‼️“

“I recently stopped at Andiamo at Detroit Airport for a meal before my flight and had a decent experience. I ordered the salmon salad, and it was good—fresh and flavorful, just what I needed before a long flight.

However, the service was just okay. It was a bit slow, which wasn’t ideal when you’re on a schedule at the airport. The waitress also forgot a few things, and I had to remind her, which added to the wait time. Overall, it was an okay experience—nothing particularly standout, but the food was decent enough. If you have some extra time before your flight and aren’t in a rush, it’s a reasonable option for a meal.“

“We came at 11pm on a busy Saturday night and we were seated almost immediately. It was a little loud but to be expected on late night weekend. For drinks I ordered the Friend of A Friend, 10/10 for sure. We ordered the garlic knots and got the grandma, pesto, and meatzza pizzas. The Pesto was definitely the star of the evening. Our server Paige was awesome and made us feel right at home. Would gladly come again.“

“Our server was awesome. The food was amazing. Our suggestion was the area we sat in kind of felt like you were in a basement. It would have been great if we had a better view of the riverfront. We had a great experience and no complaints would go back again.“

“My son, who's moving to SanDiego, treated me there. He's been several times. Ambience, service, dinner and dessert were all excellent. Coffee was pretty darn good too. Can't go wrong!“

“1st time coming here. wish I would have known about this place before now.. So glad seen it on a TikTok video. We will definitely be back again . Chicken Parm and House salad was very good . only issue we had was found out after they had a Specials Sheet and we never seen it or was told about . my wife would have definitely had the fish Special 😔.. but next time will make sure we ask I guess to make sure we see it..“

“Tried Paul’s for the first time today; we wanted to try everything so we ordered pizza ribs fish and bbq wings. Everything was delicious!! We will be ordering again!“

“The food was outstanding - that’s first. From raclette to start to trout for our shared entree and then farro pudding dessert, every bit was perfectly balanced and delicious. But the sense of community and camaraderie was even better. Cannot wait to return.“

“Wow! Had one of our best meals in Sorrento tonight. Make sure to put this one on your list!“

“My sister and I had an amazing experience at Mario’s this evening including having our waiter Geno sing opera to us. The staff is wonderful and Geno is phenomenal. Thank you for a remarkable evening.“

“Where to even begin!?! Wow 🤯 This was truly amazing 12/10 ⭐️ 💕 I ordered; Reg spaghetti with balls And Extra balls I didnt have to wait long, The lady was polite and nice and prompt. I ran to the car with the food bc it was a chilly day- Started snowing shortly after Overall- I ate it all So again 12/10 Loved the service, the food was impeccable, I am a bit of a spaghetti snob…. But seriously zero complaints The sauce to noods to ball ratio was spectacular I demolished the whole thing and ate all the balls too! Price point was superb considering this is a downtown establishment Highly recommend And its fun for the experience alone- Loved the little containers And basic bag with a stamp. I only wish they had some stickers- tbh i didnt ask so ill never know Anyway I wish i could get it again tonight lol 😂“

“Great atmosphere in the rooftop. Heaters and blankets if you need them and aaaaaahhhmazing craft cocktails.“

“Food was a 10/10 and the people were super cool, looked out when I was a little short on cash“

“Very careless service. Food wad its usual great. But in our group the main courses came 30 minutes apart, first served to last served. Staff all standing by kitchen looking at their phones. We're almost done with the place, while the food is still good, no food is so good to make up with blatantly callous service.“