29 Best Italian Restaurants near Independence

“My wife and I used to go to the Sterling Heights Restaurant and loved it very much. Especially their pizza! We ran accross the Clarkston location about 3 years or so ago and have taken many family members and friends there. Unfortunately, they won't serve their larger family size pizza to inside diners. They only serve it to carry out clients. Several times, especially after we were given back our freedom, we were making plans to go to dinner with friends for pizza and I suggested going there. My wife reminded me they only serve personal pan pizza's. Unfortunately, they do not taste the same. So, we choose Pizza Mia in Grand Blanc when we wan't pizza. We do go to Boligna's when it isn't a pizza night. Unfortunate!“

“I was delighted by the service and the food.“

“I had a great experience. Brooke picked out the best dinner since I was undecided.“

“Good food. Fun activity. Would go again.“

“Nicole was our server, very attentive and fantastic providing recommendations on favored menu options. Shrimp scampi and filet bites for appetizers - Delicious! Dinner salads were even yummy, crisp, fresh vegetables and the dressing was so good! We all enjoyed different meals, eggplant parm, lemon dill salmon, chicken parm, and pasta pesto. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinners, ate too much, and recommend this restaurant AND server to anyone looking for a great place!“

“you go there you're family...“

“What an outstanding experience! The atmosphere and service is great and the food and cocktails, wonderful. We enjoyed the burrata appetizer, short rib and rigatoni (which is prepared with beef tips and a rich cream sauce instead of the more traditional bolognese sauce) entrees. Absolutely delicious and highly recommended.“

“I've been going here for years everything I've had is great all the sauces every dish ive had is top notch. I typically do the salmon alfredo or pesto, those are my 2 top choices for sauce , the salmon is perfectly cooked every time with a nice seared crust. The terimisu is also recommended. Well worth the price and a very nice atmosphere as well. 10/10“

“we went for dinner 2/21/25. we had an excellent meal of the bolognese pizza and the mushroom ravioli. the flavors were so well put together. Our server Nick, was a great embassador the restaurant. we will definitely be going again..“

“Been coming here for years. Food is great. Always get the soup, salad, and breadsticks. Can’t go wrong with that. I have ONE complaint though. It is a waiter whose name is BUCK (I think). He’s got a southern accent (or sounds like it). This man has been there for years. He is rude & condescending. He said to me and my family when I asked him if my son could have a glass instead of a kid’s glass, Buck said “Last time I checked, it was all over the table.” First off, I had no idea what he was talking about. Wrong customer he’s talking about, not us. Second, you don’t talk to customers that way regardless. And then we came back a few months later, and we were stuck with Buck again. We asked him about something that used to be on the menu and if they still served it and he said “Never heard of it.” We have witnesses him giving the same treatment to other customers as well. How this man has stayed employed this long I’ll never understand.“

“We’ve used Crispellis catering twice now - back in 2022 and now 2023 - both times the food was delicious and the delivery was on time, the set up was very helpful. The food was piping hot and packaged well to travel. They make the process easy and seamless. I cannot recommend them enough.“

“Simply the best in Ortonville. IYKYK“

“My family has loved Calabrese for 13 years and counting!!! You always feel like family when you walk in the door ♡♡ best Italian in town!!!! Anna is a true GEM! PRICES ARE MORE THAN AFFORDABLE!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Back in April we camped down the street and it was cold and rainy so we found a "random" pizza place to get food since we didnt feel like cooking. It was really great pizza! So great that we were back in the area this weekend and grabbing pizza and cheese bread from there was our choice for our dinner. The staff was super friendly and food delicious, again. This will be a place we stop at every time we are in the area. Yum!“

“Had a random stop to this Coney during some volunteer work in the area and I was very happy to stop in. Food was great and would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for some great coney that taste like that classic Top Detroit coney spots but out in Pontiac Michigan. Great service, great attitude, great food, even had to tip the waiter who helped because the attention and service was on point off top!!!!“

“I freaking love this place! They have the most unique pizzas. Obviously the famous dill pickle pizza is amazing but I also regularly get the chicken parmesan, which has a pasta sauce base and spaghetti noodles under the cheese! I've never seen something like that at any other pizza place. The pretzel pizza with pretzel crust and a nacho cheese base is another fun one to try. The staff is always super friendly and efficient when I go in for pickup. The food is always hot and fresh with quality toppings. Makes for great leftovers. It's dangerous how close I live lol.“

“From outside it appears to be a large liquor store, inside you realize they are so much more! Great place if you need to grab something for lunch quickly. Sandwiches and pizza slices made fresh and ready to go! They also have x-lg pizza"s that are perfect for a party or the big game. Food is good and reasonably priced. Service is fast and friendly, I love Bushemis would definitely recommend.“

“Shout out to Ken last night! It’s always great to meet a like-minded artist! Of course, Jets has always been the best around! Ive tried GL a couple of times and they always fall short. Thank you for always delivering excellent customer service, Great tasting pizza and good deals!“

“Best pizza 🍕 and bread sticks! Had the salad 🥗 too and it was so good.“

“Our service was fantastic. Thank you Danielle for the superb service. My wife had the lasagna and I had the chicken Alfredo. Comes with a large salad and bread. Our bill was only $31.45
Next time we are in the area we will be back.“

“Food & customer service are great. I hope business picks up for them.“

“didn't have any issues server was great and food was excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Can't go wrong with the cheese bread 🤗“

“Awesome pizza. Great customer service. Food is fresh.“

“I did pick up and it was busy so had a bit of a wait. No one said 'be right with you" or I'll be with you in a minute". No one even made eye contact with me which I felt was rude. Aside from that experience, the pizza package I got was delicious. Plenty of bacon and pepperoni on each slice, nice cheesy bread and awesome specialty deep dish.“

“I ordered a Deep dish pizza received a thin crust pizza and then they told me that's exactly what I ordered ....bad place..“

“Re made my 1st pizza rude,with attitude like i was in the wrong made me think i shouldnt order again, and rather order from Bloomfield loction intead!!!!!!!!!!ll
bc no cheese on half of it. !!!!!!
Buttttt!! They did remake it and it was fixed !!!!
Ordered 4 pizzas since each amazing!! Best jets around delivery fees are more reasonable better then hungry howies
Right next to us at 6+ just for the delivery fee..not tip for delivery.
I'm addicted this jets always goes above and beyond always looks and tastes amazing. Delivery drivers quick and easy ! Thank you. ? if any thing changes I WILL EDIT AND POST AGAIN I DO REVIEWS ALOT!!!!
AND DONT WANT PEOPLE WASTING MONEY OR TIME...“

“I always try to find a pizza place that isn't a chain, but when you have to step away from that, Jet's is my go-to. Jet 10 Detroit-style deep dish is one of the best pizza's every created. This place knocked it out of the park like they always do!“

“The pizza and breadsticks were just room temperature. We did have to put them in the oven to warm them up. The pizza wasn't cooked all the way through also. I know it's cold outside so that could've had an impact on the temperature of the items. This was a delivery order.“