50 Best Italian Restaurants near Keego Harbor

“Our family , 3 adults, one toddler and one 4 month old, had a delicious and delightful meal on Saturday evening , Even though we arrived 10 minutes to 9 pm( kitchen closes at 9), we were graciously seated by the hostess. The server came over immediately and brought us 2 highchairs. We started our feast with ɓreadsticks and didn't have to wait long for our meals. Everything was perfect.Thanķ you for a lovely evening out! We wiĺl return soon for more of your hospitality!“

“The food and service were amazing. I ordered the shrimp Diavola and grilled octopus to start! Both were amazing! I ordered Rigatoni with steak tips and salmon scampi for mains which both I highly recommend! Jay our server was very attentive and had a great personality! Would definitely request him again! Thank you Aurora ?“

“what a wonderful experience we had at Cafe Cortina! from the complimentary valet, to the matre'd and all of the staff. The food was excellent, the ambiance perfect, and our guardian angel, Besnik, provided excellent suggestions all throughout the night! He never rushed us, and never hovered, he was just magically there whenever we needed anything. It was a perfect dinning expirence and we are grateful for it!“

“Had Ever as our waitress today. Very bubbly, lovely smile and personality. Very tentative. I maybe from Texas, but anytime I’m back in Waterford to visit family, I would definitely come back here to eat. Service was amazing.“

“it was our first time here at Maisano's. we were celebrating our 29th anniversary. our server was Layla. She did an awesome job. her service to us made our anniversary extra special. thank you so very much. we will definitely be back.“

“This place is great. The food was amazing and the service was wonderful. If you’re looking for delicious Italian food this place is definitely worth a try. They also offer bocce ball which is so much fun. Our courtside server Raven was great at explaining the game and giving us great service while we played. Highly recommended.

Vegetarian options: Create your own pasta and eggplant Parmesan.“

“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!“

“food was absolutely amazing! service was on point and attentive and friendly! and, what an awesome atmosphere! cozy and fun!“

“Wow amazing pizza and bread! Sad we’ve been passing it up this whole time.“

“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!“

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“Adam is the most gracious and welcoming host in Birmingham….He makes everyone feel at home. The food is delicious, authentic and makes you feel amazing after eating. The atmosphere is elegant and people seem happy

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is well portioned and delicious.“

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

“Had calamari which was like eating rubber. Pasta was very good although the waitress didn't know if the pasta was made in-house. Pizza was the star. It's the best around this area. Service was slow.“

“What a find! Our golf group stopped in after golf and everyone enjoyed their meals. Great service. Yummy food. Can’t wait to work our way through the menu. And they have GF for me!“

“Casa Pernoi is our favorite restaurant. Period. Full stop. It all starts with the bread -- which is the best in the galaxy. This is award-winning bread, best I have ever tasted. I like the size of the portions. They are just right. The food tastes so good you would leave over-full if the portions were bigger. The wait staff is always friendly, courteous, attentive and timely. My wife and I celebrated both our birthdays recently and we were given a complimentary dessert. That was a thoughtful touch and it helps ensure we will be back. Thanks for making our dining experiences first-rate all the way. Please bring back the salmon-filled ravioli, my all-time favorite.“

“Great thin pizza - cooked quickly in a wood fire oven - salad was very fresh“

“They have the best pizza, I just had carne with feta cheese from sheep's milk. it was amazing.“

“My experience was so good but I will say there’s this Karen that was being rude because she was overhearing a convo and funny enough she left a review she’s in the comments now talking all kind of nonsense and I hope no one actually takes her seriously for her lies“

“I just want to give my server Samuel P. A shoutout he was an amazing sever, very kind and sweet. His service was fast, and he recommended some amazing things. I would highly recommend him as a server and I would come to have him. The food was amazing and fresh , the drink he recommended was extremely 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.“

“Okay, overall. Revisited this place after many years. So my review is based on my previous many visits here.

Food was good. But felt the minestrone soup kind of lacked the taste. Then the main course which had basil pesto mentioned in it however on the plate it was more of a topping. Felt it missed the generous amount usually they gave earlier. Also saw that they removed the pesto sauce from the "create your own pasta". Earlier the breads always arrived much before the soup did, but this time they came much later (not good). Also it used to be 5 in the basket but now we got only 3!!

Our waiter was fine. He was polite and courteous. We had a wait of about 10 mins and I observed that there were many booths free, perhaps less staff available today..

Vegetarian options: Eggplant parmigiana, minestrone soup, build your own pasta etc.“

“We give Lelli’s on The Green 5 STARS for tremendous food and even better service! Everything for our party was perfect and we are grateful to Mark Zarkin and Arie for making sure we were so well taken care of to celebrate a very special birthday with just a few close friends and family. We highly recommend it for some of the finest dining around! Thank you Mark and Arie for being such gracious hosts and making it extra special. We’ll be back to pick up some trays to share with our family to celebrate Christmas as well! Happy Holidays and THANKS AGAIN!!“

“Worked late tonight and didn’t want a pizza. Bought a Jetzie. Wonderful. I’ve got a new favorite.“

“I love this place. One of my favorites at all times. Best food, friendly staff and atmosphere is just perfect. 10/10“

“Had a pizza & salad carry out from the Novi location around lunchtime today (2/17/25) and the pizza was SO GOOD! I mean, it’s always great, but today it tasted unusually scrumptious! Thanks, Buddy’s.“

“The Vicari family organization always delivers. Thus was an excellent experience, especially the homemade pasta. The mushroom appetizer is divine. The bread basket and olive oil is a wonderful extra touch. The wine selection is extensive and reasonably priced. The kitchen is very receptive to special request, like pasta with a “dry bowl” without sauce “swimming” in the bottom of the bowl. Great vegetarian offerings as well.  Server Jackie was professional, crisp and attentive without being intrusive. The room is exceptionally comfortable with elegance and sophistication but without pretense. We are looking forward to our next return. 😎👍💪🙏“

“What a wonderful man running the place! And delicious pizza too! 😍 thank you for the wonderful experience!“

“If you're craving Italian food with exceptional service, look no further the dishes are packed with flavor, and every bite feels like a taste of Italy. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal and a warm atmosphere! Thanks, Julian, for always delivering an amazing experience“

“We are in town and chose Papa Romano’s for dinner. We had pizza delivered to our hotel and it was amazing. They said 45 minutes and we had it in less than 30. Pizza, breadsticks and salad all very good and their ranch is one of the best I’ve ever had!“

“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!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“A cozy and superb Italian restaurant that offers delicious Italian dishes along with friendly staffing. You get bigger portions and the food is made from scratch. This place is vastly superior to chain restaurants both in taste and portions. I recommend the rigatoni, chicken parmesan, ravioli, and their pizza is superb“

“The best ever we can’t wait to come home to get JETS because they’re not in Tallahassee, Yummy Good!“

“This jetts location is hands down my favorite spot to order from. They are always super friendly and on time with the order even if they're busy. But that's what makes this place, amazing food and definitely worth the wait every time! Also the employees at this location definitely deserve a raise!“

“So I used to get lunch from here back in the early 90s when I worked next door at Atlas Food Land, I've been back a few times over the years, and this time, I brought my daughter and her reaction to the place was asking me if we could start going here more frequently, the bacon cheeseburger is my favorite, but you definitely can't go wrong ordering the breakfast.“

“Ninos Italian Bakery is a hidden gem in Walled Lake.
This small, locally owned bakery consistently delivers some of the most amazing donuts and pastries around—always fresh, delicious, and beautifully crafted. My coworkers are thrilled when I bring them into the office!
We’ve also enjoyed their loaves of bread and their whole cakes.
Beyond the sweet treats, they offer a fantastic variety of savory options, sandwiches, pizza ingredients and take n bakes. Ninos has a small market of specially curated Italian specialties.
The friendly and welcoming staff make every visit a pleasure. If you’re in the area, Ninos is a must-try!“

“I love pizza. And apparently so does chubby charlie's... The dough perfect. The sauce tasty. The cheese 100% mozzarella. The toppings endless... I challenge anyone who's a pizza lover like me to ask for a topping on a pizza that this place doesn't have.“

“Moved to Houston area seven years ago , always stop at Buddy’s when we’re back in town to visit family. Haven’t found anywhere else with an antipasto salad like Buddy’s and of course the pizza is always the best .“

“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.“

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

“Love this pizza! Love going there !“

“Saw this place when I was at Panera bread. I stopped by and ordered a large pepperoni. I have to say it beats out all the large trash franchises. The young man taking my order was very nice“

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

“Great pizza! Used the phone BOT and was VERY impressed!“

“Waited one hour to be seated. Was told it wood be 15-20 mins .there were kids running around the restaurant. With no supervision from management or parents. Didn’t wait . It will be a long time before I go back . So I went to Tomato Appizza right around the corner and had a great dinner. Bye bye buddy’s“

“Late lunch and shared 2 small plates. Delish and ample amount of food. We lingered for 3 hours, while they were not too busy. Very kind and patient staff. When the dinner shift started we exited. Very comfortable, airy, bright, and clean. TY for a lovely afternoon.“

“Went for my birthday. It was nice and cozy as we sat outside on the patio. However can be a bit noisy with cars going by(wasn’t a lot of traffic) and the usual chatters of the patrons . Food was good and our waitress was very attentive and gave great suggestions. Overall great place to have dinner.“

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

“One of my favorite pizza places, the $$$ is affordable n the food is delicious. I’m not a pork eater, so it’s great to have options that fit my taste. Oh n the stuff crust is just yum yum diggy. The only thing I wish they offered was salads. Oh n you have tons to choose from on their $5 menu.“

“We had dinner at Tribu last weekend with another couple and it was one of the best dining experiences. Everything from the ambience, staff, customer service and all of their FOOD were exceptional!! The menu was a soft launch menu as it was their grand opening, but there were so many options that we ended up ordering multiple appetizers, entrees and all of the desserts! Everything was absolutely delicious. The duck wings, tagliatelle, and filet were so flavorful. Great food, great company and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for more!“