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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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 👍🏼“

“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! 😊“

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

“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!“

“Second time visiting tonight and I really love coming here! Both times I have been the food is amazing, service is kind and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. My favorite is the pasta carbone, tiramisu and the carrot cake. Phenomenal!“

“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.“

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

“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 🤍“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“This is a very nice restaurant. I used to come here back in the 2000s and it was a different restaurant then. The service was good Joe was our waiter. The bread with a seasoned olive oil was great. The salads were very nice all fresh greens. We had the manicotti and gnocchi it was 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“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

“I have been to italy 3 times and the italian dishes were out of this world. You can tell they really care about quality. The pasta is handmade (ravioli and fettuccine etc) and the vegetarian shareable dip plate was so fresh and delectable. Chef Justin was very sweet we had to meet him after to convey our appreciation for this impeccable menu. The ambience is perfect for an elevated dinner that feels authentic, creative, and delicious. The tiramisu was perfect as well! 10/10 recommend“

“you go there you're family...“

“Absolutely fantastic Italian food! I had the veal piccata with pasta, and everything was delicious. I also tried their homemade marinara sauce, and it was seriously to die for. It was so good that I bought a pint to take home! You could put this marinara sauce on cardboard, and I’d probably still eat it. 😂

The manager was extremely nice, knowledgeable, and helpful, which made the experience even better. And definitely save room for dessert—the espresso gelato is amazing!

Great food, great service, and some of the best marinara sauce I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back!“

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

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“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!!“

“Had such a great time out with my friends. Upscale atmosphere, delicious food, and wonderful service. Our server Chase was attentive and thoughtful and the whole staff was so friendly. Loved the live music on Friday night as well. My girlfriends and I will be making this a regular spot :)“

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

“where do i even begin?? i found this place online after having an intense craving for italian, and Antonio's did NOT disappoint!! the atmosphere is relaxing and inviting, the portion sizes (in my opinion) are HUGE, and the service is top notch. you can absolutely tell the food is made with quality care, fresh ingredients, and LOTS of love. reminded me of eating at a grandparents house, where you know you’ll never be rushed and always taken care of. the prices were extremely fair for dining as two people. my boyfriend and i will absolutely be returning. the pesto was fantastic, and my boyfriend stated their alfredo was positively the best he’s ever had.“

“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.“

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

“Great coffee and baked goods!“

“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.“

“I recently went to this location being my second time and I must say customer service was extremely excellent. Food was fresh and tasted great ! I even asked for xtra garlic spread once my order was ready they were soooo nice they charge after I tried to pay for it !!!! Building was very clean and just spelled like grandmas kitchen you that heavenly smell when you walk into a restaurant and the food just smells good I past up 2 other bellacinos to come here and I’m glad I found them !!!“

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

“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.“

“Friendly atmosphere and attentive staff“

“This girl, Brielle was very helpful in finding the perfect pizza order. She gave me a list of all the different types of crust, toppings, and styles of pizza! She made sure that I was very happy with my order and it came out very fast. She was very funny too. The pizza was good in the end. We’ll buy again.“

“Best gluten free pizza 🍕 hands down!“

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

“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“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Kade was an amazing server at the Olive Garden in Livonia! He was very friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. He checked on us regularly and made our whole experience enjoyable. He provided excellent customer service and had a great attitude. Definitely one of the best servers we’ve had. Thank you, Kade!“

“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!“