50 Best Italian Restaurants near Grosse Pointe Woods

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Very good pizza but has gotten outrageously expensive recently, so we've unfortunately been ordering elsewhere. Trying to order from the automated phone line is aggravating, time-consuming, and inconsistent; they can never get the order right.“

“We love Mootz but service is slow usually to be prepared. Food is amazing! We were sat immediately but waited 5-10 min and had to find who our waiter was. Food came out decent normal time but my main entree didn't come and had to chase down server again to ask about my entree. We'll be back bc food is always great but was disappointed by service.“

“GRACE is an amazing server, great at suggestions she is personable and delightful. The food was everything her recommendations on food and beverages did not miss‼️“

“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! ♥️“

“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.“

“it doesn't matter what you get you will enjoy your dinner 👍“

“It was like being in Rome or Palermo, very good!“

“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“

“I like to thank the staff at Andiamo especially Thelma who was our server.. Also, thank you Mike for stopping by to see if everything was good. Im glad that we had chosen that location to celebrate Rosalyn birthday“

“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!“

“My husband and I found this cozy spot last weekend. A sweet, friendly atmosphere where they make you feel right at home. (So much so we went back for a drink before they closed) The food was delicious, service lovely and the drinks fabulous.“

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

“Visited The Cook's Shop for my wife's birthday and had a wonderful experience. Carlos was our server—attentive, friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the evening.

For the appetizer, I had the grilled calamari. It was perfectly tender and came with two sauces: one layered beneath the squid and another served on the side, both adding great flavor contrast.

For the main course, I chose the scaloppine piccata. The risotto it came with was creamy, rich, and packed with mushrooms—absolutely delicious.“

“Ordered pizza for pickup while staying across the street at Holiday Inn Express. Although the toppings were plentiful and delicious, the crust was undercooked & a little doughy! Plus, it was on a sheet of parchment/wax paper that was completely stuck to the crust & impossible to peel off! Unfortunately, these 2 details turned what should have been an enjoyable night into a messy and frustrating experience!“

“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!!“

“amazing time and service“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“Staff was great very helpful polite we really enjoyed the dinner Do you ever do a multi course family style dinner with or without wine paring“

“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.“

“Never a disappointment! Have been going there since they opened! ❤️❤️“

“I miss the city chicken on Thursday I was a crossing guard for Clintondale schools and that was our hangout on payday. Now I live in the UP. I hope to stop by the next time I come home“

“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“

“Amazing, 5 stars all around !“

“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..“

“A1 food quality and service !!“

“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.“

“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“

“The girl at the register is very nice and pleasant on the phone. The pizza was fantastic but the menu online needs to be updated. Every pizza on the list increased 35-45% in price which equates to $6-7 extra per pizza. The large cheese pizza is $19 not $13 the pepperoni is $22 not $15.“

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

“If you want real authentic Italian food; subs, pasta, salads, deserts, and much more, you need to go here. "It's in there and it's very good." Christopher Okano AKA Dr. O , Bay City, Michigan.“

“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.“

“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!!!“