50 Best Italian Restaurants near Grosse Pointe Farms

“Café Nini quietly delivers where it counts. The food is classic Italian done right — perfectly cooked pastas, flavorful sauces, and well-balanced portions that feel both comforting and refined. Service is warm, attentive, and professional, with staff who strike the perfect balance between friendly and unobtrusive. The cozy, elegant atmosphere invites you to relax and enjoy good conversation over a great meal. Café Nini doesn’t chase trends — it simply delivers quality, consistency, and charm! Nice job“

“Came in today for lunch we didn’t want to be out in this terrible weather, but had no choice. We went into Eastside Mario’s and the restaurant was so busy! our server Nancy apologize for our wait, which was not long at all. Her service was amazing!! We don’t know how she did it as she was very busy.
thank you East side for a hot delicious food but thank you Nancy for a wonderful service we will be back and will definitely want Nancy to be our server! :)“

“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.“

“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“

“My husband and I and our son and daughter in law went to Nico Walkerville last week and it was a wonderful first time experience for us all. The atmosphere was beautiful. Very inviting. We had plenty of space and were very comfortable. The meals were divine! From the apps to the main course to the deserts and drinks and coffee! A#1! Would highly recommend everyone to go👍“

“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!!!“

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

“Had my birthday dinner here and was blown away everything was fresh, delicious and good portions, excellent service too!“

“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“

“Pastaio is a wonderful addition to the Grosse Pointe dining scene. The space feels warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed—perfect for a relaxed night out that still feels a little special. The food was delicious, with so many great options that make it hard to choose just one favorite. Everything we ordered was beautifully prepared and full of flavor.

I also loved seeing a well-thought-out mocktail menu. It’s such a nice touch and something that feels very current and inclusive—whether you’re not drinking that night or just want something fun and intentional beyond water or soda.

One of my favorite features of the space is the semi-private area in the back. It’s ideal for hosting—intimate enough to feel special, but still connected to the energy of the restaurant. You can tell this is a place designed with gathering in mind, which I always appreciate.“

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

“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!!“

“Looking forward to the next menu!“

“My parents have said for some time that this pizza was the best in the area, and I finally got to try it today. They were right! We had their round supreme and square Hawaiian with a side or marinara and ranch. The sauce on this is pizza is perfect - very fresh flavor but not too acidic. Generous on the toppings, quality mozzarella, and the bread is some of the best I’ve had. Do yourself a favor and stop by Little Italy!“

“amazing time and service“

“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.“

“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.“

“Leonora is truly fantastic. Such a kind human with honestly some of the best customer service. Called for our yearly Christmas Eve order and as usual always a pleasure to work with. The food is always good, the staff is super kind, and it’s as usual a wonderful experience

Wanted to update with the food pics….. everything was amazing. Thank you again!!!!!!!“

“best home made food in town ;)“

“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!“

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

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

“Outstanding restaurant and amazing food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“A1 food quality and service !!“

“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“

“It is an excellent restaurant because the environment is comfortable and appealing, the presentation, taste, quantity and temperature of the food was excellent. The service was outstanding. Very aware of where we were, starting with cocktails, wine and appetizers, with no pressure to order, never waited for items, keep wine glasses filled. All food delivered for all of us at one time. We basically had 2 1/2+ hours of enjoyable dinner.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Good and hot! First time ordering — not the last! Delicious and nice soft crust!“

“We had an amazing dinner here last night. Everything was delicious, service was great and we enjoyed the atmosphere. Definitely will be back!“

“The atmosphere was very nice.The owner was superb. The pizza lacked flavor. Every friday, my son and I eat vegetarian pizza. It needed some spices in the sauce. I love the fact that he put a little container of black olives in the pizza for me. thoughtfulness goes a long way.“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

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

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

“We have ordered pizza and pasta dishes many times throughout the years and it has always been excellent. Recently we ordered chicken, sausage, potatoes, and vegetables for a wedding party and guests. Again, it was excellent. This is an overlooked pizza and pasta gem in the city. I would highly recommend Rosa's.“

“This is a new location and they are great. We wirk at the hospital and have ordered from them several times already. The food is delicious as Cottage Inn is, our orders are always correct even special requests, and the staff is friendly even when they're busy. Exceeds expectations! The only thing more we could ask is special discounted delivery to the hospital.“

“My pizza for the last 5 years has been excellent. The service is awesome. Delivery is awesome. The people are awesome. They have never failed me just one time, but he corrected it. And I've been extremely happy ever 5 years. I will not buy my pizza nowhere else.. 5 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ 🌠“

“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.“

“The food was fantastic and the service was outstanding.“