50 Best Italian Restaurants near Grosse Pointe Farms

“I’m going to call this a hidden gem because “The Hill” is kind of a sleepy business district if I’m being honest. Cafe Nini is also on the opposite side of the street from the majority of the restaurants The Hill has to offer.

Make no mistake, this cozy little Italian restaurant is one of the better restaurants on The Hill. The wife and I went for our regular date night and were definitely not let down.

I had the fruitti di mare and the wife had fettuccini alla carbonara. Both were excellent. Can’t wait to go back and try something different.

The restaurant is super cozy and has the best atmosphere of any restaurant on The Hill that we’ve tried thus far.“

“Jaime was absolutely amazing! She was super fast, extremely friendly, and so much fun — she really made our visit special. The place itself is beautiful and has such a cool, youthful vibe, and the whole team was great, but Jaime truly stood out. Highly recommend! ♥️“

“Thank you for the amazing service and top-notch food! What an amazing hidden gem! My daughter and son-in-law's beautiful wedding reception was everything we could have asked for and more!!!“

“Thank you John for once again exceeding our expectations this afternoon. You accommodated our large group with such efficiency and ease. The food was delicious and the service amazing. All this in a quaint and cozy atmosphere“

“Superior service and food. Servers are welcoming and quick to take your order. Food arrived within twenty minutes of ordering and was delicious. If you like Italian cuisine, I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“The chicken piccante is the absolute best!!! Amazing food, as always!“

“What a. Beautiful venue for a wedding. Nick. You and your staff were amazing to work with. Thanks for allowing Lori and I the time to come in and set up. Your patience and kindness were appreciated. The espresso helped.“

“Went to Ciao last night for a birthday/Valentines Day dinner. They had a set menu for the night. Every single thing we ate was beyond delicious!! The plates were so pretty to look at and even better to taste. So much love went into each plate! The Gorgonzola gnocchi melted in your mouth. The meat (on the short ribs) fell right off the bone…don’t even get me started on the cheesecake and chocolate creme brûlée!!! 😍 Mia, our server went above and made the night so much better. Definitely worth every penny!!“

“The cleanest Restaurant you will ever find. Service top notch. Food is excellent and always so fresh. Soups are made daily with homemade recipes/fantastic selections.“

“The staff is very good. Friendly fast and accurate. The owners are Theo Deanna and Paul. They are there to help you get the most amazing dinning experience. If ever you need something to supplement your meal just let the waitress know and you will be amazed by the service.“

“we ate there tonight..party of 5. great food.. atmosphere and service (Megan).. will go back again. :)“

“amazing time and service“

“The service was amazing and the food was delicious!“

“Me and my husband had been eyeing this place for a while and finally decided to try it and OMG we were NOT disappointed!!! From the beautiful lady that waited on us to the range of options we enjoyed the experience! Now the food I can’t put into words EXCEPTIONAL!!!! Thee best ramen I’ve ever had AND THE EGG ROLLS BABYYYY!!! Oh we can’t wait to get back for more!!!! 10/10!“

“It use to be be a favorite restaurant. After the renovations it has changed. I am stating from a top notch restaurant now everything has changed. Quality, wait staff, noise level. Everything was wrong when we went there. I know they have to factor cost and profit and this is what was best. Not for us, won’t be back“

“Great food and drinks! the atmosphere is warm and welcoming... I had dinner last night and absolutely loved my server Jamie... What a great and fun personality he is... We'll definitely be back soon.“

“Amazing service and delicious food! Would give 10 stars if I could.“

“Something weird is going on here. Little Italy opened 2 days ago and they have 64 reviews that all pertain to BBQ Daddy. Anyhow, I got a meat lovers. It seemed a tad overbaked. Either the pepperoni or sauce were a bit too zesty for my taste. Not bad, just not for me.“

“Looking forward to the next menu!“

“Excellent food, great service, Loved everything about it. Definitely will be back“

“If you want really good authentic Italian food soup pizza sandwiches I’m telling you this is the place. It’s amazing Dan Bianchi.“

“Always delicious food and great service. The frozen ravioli is always a hit and makes for a quick easy dinner on a busy night.“

“Stopped in for dinner & was pleasantly surprised. Great Atmosphere, lovely service & simple Italian ingredients executed beautifully.

From the second the bread basket hot the table to the lovely waitress who bagged up the food we couldn’t possibly eat any more of, we had a great experience.

Nice drink selections, fresh ingredients &
outstanding service.

We will definitely be back for more bread, maybe some calamari & I would love to try your take on a Caesar salad. I will leave room for some dessert next time as well.“

“Outstanding restaurant and amazing food.“

“best home made food in town ;)“

“Charming. An old school Italian restaurant in a charming part of Grosse Pointe Park. A family friendly restaurant without being adult unfriendly ?. I went with a classic lasagna and it tasted like I was a “made man” in the Corleone family or something. Heaven! Atmosphere was classy without being stuffy. Midweek dinner and not much of a crowd so we were seated right away. I think my favorite part was tomato sauce that was used in the lasagna.“

“A1 food quality and service !!“

“I've only bought the Italian sub but I noticed they make pizzas also while you wait. There's an array of salads plus frozen pizza you can pop in the oven. I've had a lot of subs but these are the very best. They make them while you wait.“

“We just ate there and the food was sublime... the service provided by Rico was excellent and we enjoyed every bit of the experience. 10 out of 10“

“Went there and Jason was very respectful and very loving to the customers food was cooked to perfection right in front of me from Jason for me the food is a 12/10 for me would recommend for everyone to try every time you go there Tell Jason Maurianno sent you there Best food i had in years.“

“Had bridal dinner for my friend,May 20/22. Excellent food and service. I can’t thank enough . Staff so friendly the dinner experience was A+. The manager Mateo you doing awesome job !! And everyone who served us that day, THANK YOU!! It was part of 13people.“

“I love this place!!!! I’ve been here many times. I’ve recommended it and I will continue to do so. Great service, great food, amazing atmosphere!!!!“

“This is my go to place. I absolutely love the Gyro dinner. The prices and quality of food is awesome.“

“BEST PIZZA PLACE BAR NONE. Everything is beyond 5 stars. I was a big fan of Buddy's and also Jets.

My PIZZA PLACE is the best in Michigan. If you have not tried it, once you do, you'll continue to go back !!!!!“

“Absolutely amazing..so much food for the price.we were full before we received the entrees.the salad is one of a kind.great atmosphere and the waitress Rebecca was so exceptional and sweet we will be back .I highly recommend this location!!!“

“The food, service and atmosphere are all amazing!“

“We went there for our 21st anniversary dinner since we got married there 21 years ago. Great server and great food. The fried calamari was light and came with the best marinara. We tried the suppli for the first time and it was great. The tableside Caesar salad was the best I've ever had. We ordered the chicken parm and gnocchi for our entrees and loved them. The chicken parm portion was huge. We will definitely go back.“

“Great pies. Great service. Great prices. Give them a try. Wings are awesome too. I'll definitely be going back“

“First time at Milestone Grill with my sister, and i recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants excellent delicious food!! As we both had the Spinach Artichoke Dip for appetizer then ordered the fantastic Grilled Chicken Salad, and the scrumptious French Onion Soup! We both will definitely go back to enjoy more of the many items on their large menu! Service was fast and very courteous! One of our new favorite restaurants! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Always great food! Great staff! Very friendly and inviting!! 5 Stars! 💖💖💖“

“always great!! never had a bad pie yet from them Definitely try them!!“

“Food is always made with love! I have been enjoying their delicious food since the day they opened, 10/10! Can’t say enough good things about the staff and the food! 🤍👏🏼👏🏼“

“Tried out this new pizza place near us! The owner was super nice and welcoming. He offered some recommendations and explained the specials. We ordered the Super Rome pizza, the garlic sticks and mozzarella sticks. Wow! The food was fantastic! Everything was fresh and delicious. You can tell they take pride in their food. Amazing quality and taste. Support this business and give them a try!!!! You won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back often!“

“I ordered A king sized thin crust meat lovers with Mushrooms & Green Peppers last night. I can honestly say that was the absolute Best Pizza I have ever had. I will Always be ordering from there again. Thank-You ROSA'S“

“I just ordered and consumed a steak & cheese sub and I have to say it was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend it. Thank you“

“This pizza place isn’t fancy, but that’s what I love about it! The atmosphere is simple and cozy, and the food is honestly so good. The pizza tastes fresh every time, and the prices are really affordable. Perfect spot if you want great quality without overpaying. Definitely my go-to!“

“Just tried your pie. Amazing! I’ve been in the Detroit style pizza business for over forty years. I am a new fan of your round pie! Sauce amount of toppings perfect! We will be back! Staff very friendly. A pleasure doing business with you!“

“Great pizza and salad. Been eating Buddy’s Pizza for 50 years and always satisfies!“

“Ooooooo weeeeee that was a nice pizza pie. New go to.“