50 Best Italian Restaurants near Keego Harbor

“you go there you're family...“

“I had such a great experience at Aurora, and Alana made it even better. She was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we sat down. She checked on us at the perfect times, made sure everything came out right, and had such a positive attitude throughout the whole service. You can tell she really cares about her guests and takes pride in what she does. I would definitely come back and ask for Alana again!“

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

“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!“

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

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

“Amazing food, great prices, friendly staff, pretty much everything.“

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

“Exceptional service and food was delicious. We left Aurora on the Lake due to obnoxiously loud Arabic music and people smoking cigarettes on the balcony. Not the atmosphere you expect from an fine dining Italian restaurant. Aria was a breath of fresh air. We chose to sit outside. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the atmosphere is the occasional loud vehicle passing by on 14 Mile. No fault of theirs really. Too bad Aurora has the better location-they don't deserve it“

“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!“

“We had and event here. The staff was wonderful and incredibly helpful. We had a buffet - I am not typically a fan of buffets but it was excellent - tender and flavorful beef, delicious grilled vegetables, fresh salad and other delicious items. The atmosphere inside is lovely but the view of the lake is spectacular. Would recommend people to go enjoy meal here. Or hold an event.“

“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!“

“The best Greek salad! And best pizza in Birmingham!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼“

“Casa pernoi is absolutely magnificent! We visited on a rainy October day and were seated outside, facing the most charming roaring fireplace. The atmosphere was incredibly cozy and intimate, it honestly felt like a private dining experience just for us.
The host was an absolute gem, going above and beyond by offering to take beautiful pictures of our plates so we could capture the moment. The food was just as impressive as the setting. The fresh, warm sourdough bread was pure perfection, and the fried eggplant was unbelievably delicious—easily a highlight of the meal.
We cannot recommend this place enough. We are already planning our next visit!“

“Best place in every aspect“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“We had a lovely dinner this evening at your restaurant. We are currently looking for a home close to downtown Birmingham and you better believe we will be there often!

Fantastic service with Meghan tonight
And Lara is an absolute pleasure“

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“The food is so good!! Had dinner there tonight. The salmon is cooked perfect and great combination of the sweet tomatoes and red skin potatoes. Portions are more that generous. The service is prompt and friendly.“

“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!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“I usually go to Roman Village in Dearborn, but I was in the area with my family and decided to try Antonio’s — and I’m glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the host, Malak, who was extremely professional, sweet, and welcoming. Even though there was about a 10-minute wait, she explained everything to us and made us feel very comfortable while we waited.
The food was very, very good, and the service was excellent. Our server, Raul, was amazing — very friendly, attentive, and nice throughout the entire experience.
Overall, we had a great dine-in experience and would definitely recommend Antonio’s to anyone looking for great food and outstanding customer service!“

“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.“

“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 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!!“

“We have been going to this restaurant since 2019. Service is always great. We have tried several entrees over the years and have settled on a few favorites. My wife's is the Tortellini alla Panna. If I'm hungry enough I get the very tender and tasty Braised Short Ribs with Strozzapreti Pasta. If not as hungry, I go with the Lasagna alla Bolognese. We also share a dessert. Our favorite is the Tuxedo Cake which is perfect to share for 2 after those generous-portioned entrees.“

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

“I ordered o line & there was a glitch where my card was charged, but the order didn’t go thru on Buddy’s end. I thought I was gonna be screwed & have to take it up with my card company or wait & see if the charge fell off, but Buddy’s did right by me and made the pizza for me I had ordered online“

“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 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 recently stopped by Nino’s Italian Bakery and had another really great experience. The donuts were fresh, soft, and perfectly sweet — especially the ones with sprinkles and chocolate frosting. You can tell they’re made with care.

The coffee was hot, smooth, and a perfect match with the donuts. The customer service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff always make you feel appreciated.

Over the past few years, we’ve been going there regularly, and they have always been excellent. It’s consistent quality every time.

Overall, a great local spot for donuts and coffee. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Walled Lake. I’ll be back again!“

“Great food and fast service“

“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“

“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“

“This is by far the best steak and cheese calzones, pizza and bread sticks I've had in a long while. It's in the back of a party store and there is no seating. Carryout. We come from Lansing every chance we get!! The people there are fantastic and thank us over and over for coming back!“

“Came here after being ignored at twin peaks after being seated. Food was decent and service was amazing. Wife needed gluten free. She said the gf crust great. Payton was our waitress. She was amazing. Always checking on us and making sure we didn't need anything and how the food was.“

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

“In addition to the awesome pizza & subs-there’s a huge selection of salads! The wings at Benito’s are amazing, with several flavors to choose from. Also, the mostaccioli (w/meat sauce & parm/mozzarella cheese) is Incredible. You can even order cannoli here. Love the staff at Benito’s! 😊“

“Always a favorite restaurant for truly delicious (and often more uniquely prepared) food. The butternut squash pasta feature was fantastic, the service was perfectly attentive yet laid back, and the general vibes of the restaurant were relaxing yet elegant. Will return as always.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“There are a lot of Jets Pizza locations and over the years I’ve tried a few. It was a mistaken on line order that brought me to the Grand River location in Novi. This was the “best” mistake I ever made. The food is always cooked perfectly, orders always correct but the most impressive part of this store is the owner and his staff. There hasn’t been a time that the staff didn’t have a smile and truly treat each and every customer with the utmost respect and no matter how busy they are their smile and friendliness never fades. If you’re near that area or even if it’s not trust me it’s well worth the drive!“

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

“No andes mints anymore? I didn't ask but it's been a long time and I thought you got little chocolate mints with your check. But we had to use an electronic kiosk to pay so maybe that's why. Anyways server called a dish by the wrong name so we sent it back but then it turns out it was the right dish all along, I asked for a new napkin cause I spilled sauce on my sweater and I never got a napkin... But otherwise I love olive garden food and our waiter was very nice! I would still eat here and recommend it 👍🏼“

“I enjoy eating here but find the service and food can be inconsistent. The food was pretty good this visit. We had wings, carrots and clams along with a couple of drinks. The seasonal margarita was delicious. Our server wasn't very attentive, especially considering there were o ly a few tables occupied and multiple servers.“

“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“