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.“

“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 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! 😊“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“La Bistecca in Plymouth is truly a gem. My wife and I have been coming here for years, and it continues to be one of our favorite spots for a great Italian dinner. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food is consistently excellent, and the service always makes the experience even better. A big shoutout to Jerry Costanza, the owner, who is one of the kindest and most humble people you’ll meet. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests and the experience they have at the restaurant. Donna, who greeted us when we arrived, was incredibly welcoming and set the tone for the evening. Our waiter, Michael, was above amazing—attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. It’s rare to find a place that delivers great food, excellent service, and genuine hospitality every time, but La Bistecca does exactly that. If you’re looking for a wonderful Italian restaurant in the Plymouth area, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Genitti’s and we cannot say enough how much we loved it. The venue is beautiful, staff instantly makes you feel like family, and Laura is an excellent coordinator and planner. She truly made everything feel like a breeze! On top of it all the 7 course meal was delicious! Highly recommend for any event.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We just tried MiYork for the first time last night but it won't be our last. The store smelled amazing as soon as I walked in. I ordered a meatball sub, a spicy chicken sandwich and French fries. Everything was so tasty and still hot when I got home. We cannot wait to try all the other items. Very friendly service and it didn't take long at all for my order.“

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

“Luigi's is such a wonderful Italian restaurant with amazing service and delicious food. The prices are very reasonable too. 💕

My husband's family have hosted both his aunt's surprise birthday party, and his grandma's birthday celebration there as private events. 🎂

Today, we had Nora as our waitress for my family of 14, and she was incredibly attentive, kind, and professional. Lexi, who has helped with serving and bartending at previous private events, was also so friendly and welcoming. She even remembered me when I stopped to say hello today. 😊

I would highly recommend Luigi's to anyone looking for a great date night spot or a venue for a private event. We will definitely be back for future family dinners and celebrations! ❤️“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!!!“

“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“

“you go there you're family...“

“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!“

“Antonio’s in Livonia was absolutely outstanding! The food was fresh, flavorful, and hands down one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the service was top notch.

A huge thank you to our waitress Michelle for being so attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the entire meal. She made sure everything was perfect and truly went above and beyond. Also, a special shoutout to Maria, the busser, who worked incredibly hard and kept everything spotless while always checking in with a smile.

It’s rare to find a restaurant where the food and service are both this exceptional. Antonio’s definitely earned a repeat customer. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and amazing staff!“

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

“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!“

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

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

“The best of the best!! Great cocktails and delicious food!!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Everything at this Olive Garden was delicious and well presented it. Just got weird when we asked for more bread and the white girl with henna on her hands brought us one breadstick. One. Our second basket for a party of three came down the line with one stick.“

“Great food! Wraps were wonderful, fries were great too. Please come back to nautimi this summer!!!“

“Great coffee and baked goods!“

“Friendly atmosphere and attentive staff“

“Love the Ravioli and wing dings. I wish they would open at 1pm instead of 4pm. I do not like to eat after 6pm. And the type of food they serve I would like to get around noon. Usually I get hungry and end up going elsewhere like Valentino's.“

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

“Best gluten free pizza 🍕 hands down!“

“I had an initial bad experience and I've avoided them for about 3 months. La bellacino's really is the only piece I like besides Jets and Dominoes and sometimes Hungry Howie's. So with that being said I just told myself ask for extra sauce, and just like the Michigan Avenue and Ford Road locations The was 🍕 BUSSIN!!! 🍕 SO MUCH I HAD TO TAKE A 🍕 IMMEDIATELY“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Our server Chris was spot on. From the moment we were seated he made us feel special. I ended up ordering the bang bang shrimp tacos which he recommended. They were so good! Our drinks were kept full the entire time. It was so nice to have a server who made sure we had everything we needed without having to ask. Can’t wait to sit on their patio once it gets warmer 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!!“

“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“

“We usually alternate between different pizza places because we don’t have a favorite…. But we have discovered that Jets has the breadsticks where you can put pizza toppings on it.
I have small children…. For those of you who do not realize, breadsticks with pizza toppings is sauceless pizza. As in no red pizza sauce, dribble everywhere and on clothes!
Only adults and those who are worthy get the dipping sauces, so we finally have found a food that children like and parents do not mind cleaning up after. Win-win!“

“Mama Mucci's Pasta is so delicious and authentic! you would think you are in Italy when eating it!“

“First time visiting Cottage Inn Pizza and I’m glad my friend recommended it! We ordered the BBQ chicken pizza and the artichoke chicken pizza — both were really good, solid flavors and well made. The chicken wings were a nice addition too. Nothing over the top, but consistently good across the board.

To top it off, since I was one of the last customers of the night, they surprised me with a complimentary brookie dessert — and it was absolutely delicious! That little gesture really made the visit memorable.

New to the area and already making a great impression. Will definitely be back!“