42 Best Italian Restaurants near Plainfield

“I tried their pizza challenge. It was fun. The gluten-free pizza was good, too.

- Pizza 28” Challenge - $35: Super thin, but soft and fairly good.

The crust was dry, tough, chewy and was fairly plain. The pizza was easy, but the crust was very hard. I saved the crust for last (a tactic I learned from another competitor), but in this case, I think you need to eat the crust along the way so you don’t get tired of chewing it all at the end. Break it up.

I failed by one slice and almost all the crust I saved for the end. It sounds like the challenge is undefeated currently. Someone has to beat it. It is well within the possibility compared to other challenges out there. Though it is 28” and that sounds huge (it is huge), it is actually thin enough that it is still very much possible for those who train for it.

I’d have to guess it is 4 pounds. I weighed it at 3.5 pounds, but we couldn’t get it to balance well enough to take our hands off of it to get an accurate measurement. 28” is huge!!!

- Pizza 9” - $: Fits on a plate. My daughter ate it and reported it was good. The crust was plain.

- Cauliflower Pizza 12” - $: Except for the amount of cheese, it would have been my daughter’s new favorite gluten-free pizza.

- Service: Super helpful and cheerful. She was new, but it didn’t show at all. She was very proficient and amazing!

- Atmosphere: Clean. A bit on the darker side, but not bad. There is a higher ceiling and voices probably carry very easily. We didn’t experience that too much since we stopped by during a slow time.

- Conclusion: I’d certainly recommend this place for many reasons including the cheerful staff.

Visited on a Monday at 2pm.“

“Private event. The food was excellent. Large portions and the wait staff was outstanding.“

“My wife and enjoyed our 55th anniversary with dinner at Amore'. Chef Jenna visited every table in our area and asked about every course we ordered. This is by far the best restaurant in the Grand Rapids area: we ordered the 5 course Chef's menu and each had something different from appetizers through desserts so we could taste all. From the waiter, the live music, our beverages, and Jenna's attention paid to all, the best meal ever.“

“I love this place!! The team are fantastic, the coffee and quiche are the best in town.“

“I’ve visited this location a few times in the past month after not been to an Olive Garden in years. Both dining experiences here I’ve had incredible service … better than some places we’ve spent 200+ dollars at for a “fine” dining experience. Food is tasty & consistent. All of the staff were friendly & professional and the whole restaurant was spotless. Way to go OG!!“

“Best food you money can buy. Great atmosphere. The food is fantastic, you won't be dissapointed. Service is great.“

“We LOVE Testa Rossa the food is amazing!!! The service is above and beyond!!! MOLLY is the kindest and goes above and beyond to give you a wonderful experience💕💕💕💕 I highly recommend Testa Rossa we have brought friends and family and they are all have been impressed by the food, service and atmosphere!!!!!“

“Food and atmosphere have always been great. However, lately the pizza sauce flavor has declined. In addition - the side salad is terrible. A bowl of dry spring mix with a few tomatoes and a handful of cheese. Flavorless. A better mix of greens - add some romaine and iceberg, toss on a couple cucumbers. Meatballs! Yum!“

“We celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary at one our favorite places. Our server Jacob was amazing! We sat outside on the patio and the atmosphere was great. The parmesean cheese wheel is back!!!! You must try the Alfredo dish if you haven't before. Great service, great wine, and great food. Highly recommend.“

“Haven’t been there in ages but kids took me for Mothers Day! Great food and the ladies working were SO nice and brought food to our table! Very friendly service! Will definitely be back again!! 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“A wonderful and excellent experience. Delicious food and the attention from our waiter Garrett it was extraordinary!“

“Their lasagna is amazing and the wet burrito is the best I have ever had and I have tried a lot of burritos! Great service and family friendly, the staff interacts with you. Large tap selection too!“

“Best subs Ever! They make them just like they use to! My Dad and I love their subs and he's slightly addicted to their chips!“

“Always good food and good service. Good value. Hope did a great job for us tonight and had a smile on her face which is always nice.“

“Great service and great food!“

“Nikki is our favorite server at the Rockford Ucellos and we ask for her every time! love her service and she's always smiling“

“The best Italian food in West Michigan, and at a great price. Love this place.“

“I had a small wedding last week with 11 guest attending. They were a joy to work with, even created special menus for us and allowed us to bring in a cake. Everything was well planned and went great. Pics on the property are beautiful as well. Highly recommend for small groups and weddings!“

“Five stars! We ended a week of camping with a vehicle delay on our way home and stopped for lunch at Big Bob’s while my husband took the truck to get fixed. First of all, the food was amazing (our son said the deep dish was better than Giordano’s). But more importantly, Rob and his staff took were beyond hospitable to our 3 kids and I as we spent the next 5 hours utilizing their Uno cards, Connect Four and enjoying their complementary popcorn. If you’re ever in the Grand Rapids area we highly recommend giving them a try. We’ll definitely be back next time we come through Grand Rapids.“

“This place is great. Service was outstanding!!! Food was flavorful & smart. We loved everything we chose. Especially the pasta course & lemoncello cake. Ambiance was perfect especially once they dropped the lighting & put on livelier music. Oh & the hostess was accommodating & darling. Keep doing what you're doing Allora. Probably my #1 GR restaurant when I'm in town visiting my daughters.“

“Food was so delicious! We had two different pizzas and two pastas among our table. No complaints anywhere. The house made sausage is to die for. Highly recommend!! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Every time I’ve been here the experience was amazing. They opened their doors to our church for a fellowship brunch and Kenny did an awesome job! The pizza taste so good, especially the Pickle pizza. Definitely recommend trying it out.“

“We went to this Cottage Inn because we haven’t had it since college. It is such a cute restaurant. The man who waited on us was so friendly and patient while we figured out what we wanted. The food was made fresh while we waited and it was done very quickly. The pizza was amazing and the breadsticks came with a garlic cream cheese sauce that was incredible! It was a great experience, the pizza was better than I remembered!“

“Private event. The food was excellent. Large portions and the wait staff was outstanding.“

“Hands down great food. We ordered a 2 topping pizza, manicotti and a pizza sub... and we loved it all! The sauce is delicious... the bread is great.. the crust is perfect and we all walked away raving about it. It was one of those meals you will never forget. We live an hour away but will make sure to stop by every time we are in the area! And the staff... the icing on the cake. Great and memorable experience“

“A wonderful and excellent experience. Delicious food and the attention from our waiter Garrett it was extraordinary!“

“Excellent Jets location with friendly and fast service. We go here at least once a month and it's always great pizza; perfectly baked and good on the toppings. Tonight we got light sauce on half the pizza and they were kind enough to write on the box which side was which! My favorite local pizza.“

“Great food - best server ever - Juliet !!“

“We frequent here for lunch quite a bit. The slices and bread sticks are the best deal around. I come from Chicago, so I like good pizza. This has been the best for me!“

“Voted best pizza ever by my 3 picky boys !🍕🍕“

“We order Jets very regularly at our office. So about 15 minutes ago I ordered tomorrow’s office lunch from Jet's Pizza Forest Hills location. About 14 minutes ago, I got a call from a GR number and ignored it .... because ROBO CALLS all the time..... I got a voicemail from James @ Jet’s trying to determine if my order was for tonight (since I forgot to change delivery time to tomorrow 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️) or for tomorrow. In his voicemail he mentioned that since we usually order on Mondays, he’s going to assume it’s for tomorrow unless I call back. How many companies would go through that trouble??? Or even remember their regular clients?? I’m impressed. 👏🏼👏🏼“

“Great pizza, exceptional service. You should make Sophia a manager! 10/10“

“We walked past about a month ago and it smelled so delicious I couldn't forget it. We had the chance to stop in last night to order a pie and cheese sticks and we were not disappointed. The young ladies working, Layla and Victoria, were very professional and helpful with our questions. The food is delicious and the prices are not terrible. We will definitely come back again if we have the chance.“

“Ordered an Xlg Ham, gren and black olives, jalapeño, mushroom pizza no marinara but, instead garlic butter for the base. And Xtra cheese. It was thee absolute best pizza we've had. Ralph did an awesome job! We also ordered Garlicky cheese breadstix with jalapeños, 1 chicken bacon club and 1 ham, cheese,mushrooms and black olives sub. Everything was great! They never dissappint. Best pizza in Rockford for sure.“

“We visited Big O's Pizza and Booze in downtown Grand Rapids and we were not disappointed.

They had one of the best pizza slices out there. They were just finishing cooking it, so it was super fresh and hot—so hot it actually stuck to my plate and made the video even better! My toppings fell off at first, but I was able to scoop them back up and it was still delicious.

The drinks the bartender made were amazing too. She said it was just the ingredients, but I told her it’s not just the drink—it’s the bartender that makes a great drink.

If you get the chance, go check it out. They seriously have one of the best slices around. We can’t wait to go back, sit down, and try a whole pizza.“

“Had lunch today. Our server was very sweet and very good. We ordered the lasagna and seafood Alfredo. Wonderful on all accounts. Left with leftovers. Nowadays it's hard to find a meal that tastes like your mother made it. Huge compliments to the chef!! You are missing out if you haven't stopped into this gem. Subs looked amazing (as we eyeballed another tables order)!! Thumbs up! Be back soon? Thankyou Salvatore's.“

“I really wanted to love our visit because we’ve had such great experiences at the other Flo's locations, but this time was just okay. On the positive side, the staff here are incredibly friendly and welcoming! They greeted us right away and made the pickup process easy.
The pizza itself had great flavor—the sauce is definitely a highlight, and they don’t skimp on the toppings. However, the crust was a bit inconsistent this time; it was a little doughy in the middle and didn't have that signature crisp we usually expect from Flo's. We also noticed the prices have crept up quite a bit recently, making it a little less 'budget-friendly' for a casual family night than it used to be.
It’s still a solid local spot, but hoping for a bit more consistency with the bake next time we stop by!“

“Great food and great service!“

“Great atmosphere! if you love Chicago you'll love this place!“

“My husband took me out for what he still calls date night after 30 yrs. of marriage. He and I are both foodies and love going on adventures for restaurants that go a step above in both food taste, presentation, atmosphere and service. And I'm here to tell you that Alfanos hit all of these with flying colors. Cody and Alex were our bartenders/servers. They were excellent. I had the Chicken picata and it was off the chart with flavor and presentation not to mention a healthy serving. Delicious is all I kept saying. Compliments to the chef!!!!! My goodness I can't wait to go and try something else. My husband had the chicken parmesan dinner and too was very pleased. Thank you very much to our servers and the Alfanos for a wonderful date nite and dining experience 😊 we will definitely be back.“

“I've always loved Fricanos. Up until now, I had only tried the Grand Haven and Holland locations. This location is just as legit as the others! I was also very happy to see that they had green olives you could add to your pizza. That always takes it to another level for us! Good job Comstock Park Fricanos!“

“I am here right now and got a delicious piece of cheese pizza. The lady in front of me couldn't understand the card machine then got rude with the worker and SNATCHED the bag right out of her hand!!! Poor girl!!! She was very nice. Food was hot and yumm!! Sunday 11/16 2:44pm“