50 Best Italian Restaurants near Novi

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Ordered to go pasta bar station. We pulled in with all to go spots full. I was greeted with exceptional service and waited less than 5 minutes for staff to bring my food out. Staff was friendly and punctual. Food was delicious and we were not missing any items from out order.“

“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“

“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! 😊“

“I rarely write reviews on food places because there is little that hasn’t been said already. But I really need to about this Jets location.

For starters, I’ve been coming here for years. Always consistently great pizza.

But today, 9-12-2025,is I ordered my usual personal BBQ chicken pizza. Whoever was working today made an actual piece of art. I opened that pizza box and I had to just sit and admire it for a moment. I don’t take pictures of my food, but this was like being transported to the louvre in France and laying your eyes on the Mona Lisa for the first time.

I was absolutely awestruck. The pizza somehow tasted better than it looked.

So yea, it was a decent pizza dining experience I guess.“

“Good taste as expected and I like the service. We love traditional vegetarian pizza and deep dish too“

“All of the food was delicious! We ordered the Caesar salad made table side, and loved that too! The atmosphere is very pretty. Our minor demerits include the overly attentive staff, who were constantly at our table removing individual dishes and asking how everything was. I know they were doing their job, but it was very distracting. The waitstaff uniforms need updating. And although the food was pricey, we would go back. I recommend a try!“

“Felt welcome from the moment we entered the front door. The atmosphere is perfect for a fine dining experience. Food was delicious and service excellent! Short ribs were fantastic and chicken parm too Thank you Doug Edwards for a special birthday meal!“

“Great events , good food , amazing service - family style meals are delicious - best chicken ever ! Comedy shows are hilarious - I highly recommend Genitti’s for a fun night out - “Gem” on Northville ❤️“

“Best pizza in the area. Everything we’ve had is top notch. Fresh baked bread, great gelato selection, and cannolis. It’s a local gem.“

“Great spot. Got home after a long weekend, flew into DTW and we’re headed up 275/96 and always struggle to find a good spot so searched this one up in advance. About 30 min from DTW, pizza was amazing, we had the margherita, stuffed cheese bread, and aroncini. Everything was delicious and cooked fresh to order. Great east coast style thin crust, tangy sauce, wish this place was closer to home so we could go more often!“

“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!“

“Outstanding service - very good food and drinks - the time table on seating was a bit discerning - we would have ordered dessert after a great meal but otherwise a very nice evening“

“Highly recommend Luigi’s. Atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and family owned.

Frequent order:
Chicken Parmesan is always on point, and easily can get two meals worth. Veggies are cooked perfect, every time.
All Salads are fresh and delicious, especially with a side of their fantastic bread.
Soups are made fresh daily, great flavor, and not too salty.
Bar staff is friendly and always makes a great cocktail.“

“Amazing butternut squash ravioli!!!!!! And their lemon shrimp pasta was awesome! Great service as well 🤍“

“you go there you're family...“

“Manuel wasn’t just the best waiter I’ve had in ages—he was downright hilarious. He kept us laughing the whole night with quick jokes and playful banter, all while delivering flawless service. The food was incredible, the atmosphere perfect, and Manuel’s humor made the whole experience unforgettable. This place nails it on every level—great food, great vibes, and a waiter who could moonlight as a comedian. Highly recommend to anyone who loves good food and a good laugh.“

“Excellent seafood fettuccine. Wonderful service. Can't wait to try other dishes on the menu. I worked here over 30 years ago when it was Main Center Grille. It's just as delicious!“

“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 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.“

“We are fans of the Livonia location and when the Northville location opened we tried it and we’re just as impressed! Ordered the Quattro carni pizza and a side of meatballs …. Fantastic !! While it’s only carry out , that works for us as it’s clean , convenient and delicious!!!!“

“Village Pizza catered and delivered food for my son's birthday and they did a fantastic job. The food was delicious, arrived on time, and the order was perfect. I also have to be gluten free, and I loved that there were GF options for me!“

“Everything was amazing, I came there with my grandmother and we came during a very busy time. There was no wait and the atmosphere was gorgeous. Our server was named Brittani and she was so amazing on the other hand, me and my grandmother liked her attitude and how smooth she made everything. The food didn’t take long to come out and it was delicious, I really enjoyed the calamari. Will definitely come here again.“

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

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“Enjoyed a delicious lunch here today. Food was fabulous, Natalie (server) was excellent. I would recommend asking for her next time you dine here.“

“Went to this restaurant with some neighbors last month. I used to go to Vince's Italian Rest on Springwell in Detroit and they closed and missed their food which included homemade pasta. Saw that they had homemade pasta so decided to try the lasagna. It tasted the same as the restaurant i missed and was delicious. Can't wait to go back. A little pricey but so well worth it!!!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“It’s a great place, with great food and service. My family and I love to come here, but the reservation system doesn’t work well. Even with a reservation you might need to wait 20-30’ in lie. Either they don’t have a good system or don’t respect it. That is definitely an area to improve.“

“By far the best Italian restaurant on the west side. Great menu and Very authentic“

“Friendly atmosphere and attentive staff“

“I am really only leaving this review to emphasize how great Maddi is. I think that's how her name was spelled on her name tag. She was our server at the bar and was an absolute delight. Very friendly, very professional; honestly made us forget there was a delay and a bit of an ordeal for us to be seated which is why we decided on the bar, turned out to be the best inconvenience ever. And I say that just to further accentuate how much her amazing service was appreciated. We did the never ending pasta and she made sure she checked back on us just the right amount; kudos to those preparing the food too! Spaghetti and spicy 3 meat sauce with meatballs was really great and the fettuccini alfredo suprisingly with italian sausage my mom loved. And of course the salad is ALWAYS great. We will be back soon, thanks so much!!!“

“Great coffee and baked goods!“

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

“Awesome first time experience! Customer service was great, food was awesome and order was ready quick too! Thank you!“

“I’ve been going here since I’m was 5 years old with my grandmother. Best donuts in walled lake and great customer Service. The owner is a doll. Please go here there to underrated for how good they food is and especially there Italian loafs of bread 🍞.“

“Food is always the best of the local chains, I've tried both dearborn locations and although the food is serviceable - the crew at this store have it down to a science! They are also very sweet, and the smell inside is intoxicating when you're already hankering for their grinders. 10/10 this is our chosen store for a reason, fans4lyfe <3“

“Best gluten free pizza 🍕 hands down!“

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

“Ordered a OG, a large round pepperoni pizza with butter crust. There was a lot of pepperonis, so if you aren’t a huge pepperoni person, maybe ask for less pepperoni. I probably would order it again, but with butter cheese crust the next time.

The garlic mozzarella bread sticks were pretty good, although a little dry. Wish they were a little more cheesy. Most definitely would put Primos as a top 10.“

“Seriously underrated place. Fantastic food - Tacos, meatloaf, fries, burgers. Great service both times. Only down side was the noise level gets intolerable Friday and Saturday nights. Had to leave from the noise to couldn't hear my friend sitting across the table.

I've suggested investing in some noise cancelling technology. Let's see if they act on it. Otherwise a wonderful place. The Christmas decor is adorable.“

“This is not your average Italian joint; this restaurant offers a fancier, more expensive experience that is absolutely worth the investment. The great service perfectly matches the upscale atmosphere, and I love that they keep the menu fresh with seasonal updates.

They expertly blend classic Italian options with intriguing choices. I was completely blown away by the Five Pepper Pasta. If you are a pepper lover, this creamy, peppery pasta—featuring fresh, pickled peppers, and topped with a giant portion of crispy chicken—is non-negotiable! The starter was equally impressive: the calamari was phenomenal, offering that perfect crispy exterior and tender texture, served with a great dipping sauce.

While the seafood in the Fruits of the Sea was a bit overcooked (which can happen with that dish style), it was a minor blip in a fantastic meal. Highly recommended for a memorable date night.“

“The food is fresh and very good. The workers are amazing! So helpful and thoughtful!Definitely check this place out.“

“I ordered cupcakes and a cake for my wedding reception. It was delicious!! The raspberry cream filling in the cake was to die for and everyone likes the cupcakes. They made my wedding cake how I envisioned it and couldn’t be happier!!“

“I Love this location. It’s the only one we use. I was in today and they were slammed. I felt so bad, our order was delayed which I understood. The workers were very nice and apologized. I know that things don't always go as planned. I waited with my daughter and when our order was done they gave me a complimentary pizza. I was stunned. Not a lot of businesses do things like this. I am very appreciative!“

“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.“

“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“