28 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.“

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

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

“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!“

“This was seriously the best restaurant I’ve ever been to and Josh was an incredible server! The food was delicious and the quality was outstanding. Josh was so welcoming and recommended all the best dishes. We had a fantastic time!“

“you go there you're family...“

“The bread was fresh and delicious, especially with the garlic butter spread. I ordered the eggplant parmesan, and it was excellent. While the atmosphere wasn't particularly intimate, the restaurant has a spacious, welcoming feel and is a good choice for larger groups.

The only thing that surprised me was the lemon drop martini. It was much more tart than I expected, with a stronger citrus - almost lemonade taste - and less sweetness than the traditional version I'm accustomed to.

Overall, the food and service was very good.“

“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.“

“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..“

“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!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Great value for the money. Well priced. I ordered the Endless Soup, Bread, and Salad Lunch meal for less than $11:00. Choice of 4 types of soup. My favorite was Pasta e Fagioli which was a delicious red and white bean soup with pasta - delicious. With this deal you get to try 4 different soups. My partner tried the Lasagna and was well pleased. Good bang for the buck, this is much better deal than burger, fries, and a drink! I will be visiting more often.“

“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!!!!“

“Duncan was awesome in helping me figure out what I needed for out church lunch. When I came in to pick up my order 2 days later, the crew had everything ready. The food was hot and my group loved the pizza! Definitely will use them again for church functions.“

“First time ordering pizza from there. Actually it was very good. We like to frequent Mom and Pop establishments only. Not the commercial pizza places (Jets, Happy's,Pizza Hut, Domino's, Hungry Howie's). We will definitely go again“

“Love their pizza!! I’ve just started going there a few months ago. I get not a super complicated order but definitely specific… double pepperoni, light sauce, well done & barbecue chicken, crispy bacon and whole thing well done. Point is, they nail it everytime!! The family loves it, super flavorful, and super friendly, I highly recommend!!“

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

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

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

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

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

“We had been to Nino's shortly after they opened for a family dinner and really liked the feel of the place. Since we moved out this way more than a few months ago, we felt it was time to return. We have driven by here numerous times on our way to an appointment or shopping and decided today we would make a return visit. Having read recent reviews on Nino's I wasn't sure what to expect. Some said worst place, never coming back. While others gave it 5 stars as we have. I have to stop and wonder which reviews are more accurate?
Food tastes worse than Stouffer's one said.
But many more gave it 3 stars or more. We were pleased with the service Danielle provided us all while training a new employee and other duties too. Almost wonder if former disgruntled employees or friends of theirs are attempting to rock the boat with poor reviews (my thought, honest). Portions were good size, food
was not over seasoned, sauces were on mark for both my wife and I. The warm bread that we were served can be found in many smaller restaurants but not the chains. And may look similar to what can be bought at grocery stores and actually, I have seen chain restaurants buns/bread there too! The prices are fair and of course if you load up with extras like anywhere else, the price goes up to match your desires. We give Nino's an honest 5 STARS!
And actually, Honesty is the way a good review is written. Without Prejudice.“

“It was exactly what I wanted but unfortunately it was an online order and once I got to the place and I saw all these other things they had I was going wow so the guy was played enough to hand me a menu right there which I opened my eyes a little bit brighter and on the overall though this place was really great and the pizza was perfect I mean exactly what I wanted the way I wanted it“

“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!“

“I have always loved Jets pizza it's delicious. But the management at this location goes above and beyond on every level! So lucky that this location is close to me. We love our Jets pizza parties in this house ❤🍕“

“Best carry out location by far!! Lee was wonderful while taking my order. She was super friendly when I came in to pick it up. She’s always been such a delight for the four years I’ve been coming here… definitely deserves a raise.“