50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pontiac

“So I used to get lunch from here back in the early 90s when I worked next door at Atlas Food Land, I've been back a few times over the years, and this time, I brought my daughter and her reaction to the place was asking me if we could start going here more frequently, the bacon cheeseburger is my favorite, but you definitely can't go wrong ordering the breakfast.“

“The food and ambiance was good. They asked b4 if we were celebrating anything but didn't have a bday dessert or staff that sang. We loved them more than their sister restaurants we have visited (PAO &SEXY STEAK) The specials with pricing should be on a card in the menus.“

“This restaurant is so amazing! The people are so kind and are always so social and helpful. The food is delicious and I love the bread that they serve. I enjoy their mocktails and would 100% recommend this place to anyone who enjoys kind people and a wonderful cuisine.“

“Had Ever as our waitress today. Very bubbly, lovely smile and personality. Very tentative. I maybe from Texas, but anytime I’m back in Waterford to visit family, I would definitely come back here to eat. Service was amazing.“

“Happy Hour !! Good and plentiful @ $7“

“This place is great. The food was amazing and the service was wonderful. If you’re looking for delicious Italian food this place is definitely worth a try. They also offer bocce ball which is so much fun. Our courtside server Raven was great at explaining the game and giving us great service while we played. Highly recommended.

Vegetarian options: Create your own pasta and eggplant Parmesan.“

“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!“

“Everything about our experience was phenomenal!! We brought our 88 year old mother out for a birthday lunch and she loved the place. We were a party of 6 and the restaurant was more than accommodating. Our service was extremely exceptional...Rebecca was so great she timed out the food and course perfectly.our glasses were always full and she brought out a complementary dessert with a candle that was much appreciated..thank you Rebecca for making our time so lovely!!!“

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

“Wow amazing pizza and bread! Sad we’ve been passing it up this whole time.“

“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.“

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“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!“

“Amazing food!! Amazing service!! Delicious 😋“

“Adam is the most gracious and welcoming host in Birmingham….He makes everyone feel at home. The food is delicious, authentic and makes you feel amazing after eating. The atmosphere is elegant and people seem happy

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is well portioned and delicious.“

“Bravo for lunch is the best. They have decent portions and the price is reasonable. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. Just a nice place to eat overall at The Village of Rochester Hills“

“Our dinner was amazing! We got there kind of late and Marija still gave us amazing service. We appreciate it & will be back!“

“Our family , 3 adults, one toddler and one 4 month old, had a delicious and delightful meal on Saturday evening , Even though we arrived 10 minutes to 9 pm( kitchen closes at 9), we were graciously seated by the hostess. The server came over immediately and brought us 2 highchairs. We started our feast with ɓreadsticks and didn't have to wait long for our meals. Everything was perfect.Thanķ you for a lovely evening out! We wiĺl return soon for more of your hospitality!“

“If you’re looking for high quality, authentic tasting wood-fired pizza and don’t want to spend an arm and leg, then you have to come here! Whether you want a nice sit down dinner experience or just a quick take out order, Crispelli’s has you covered.“

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

“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!“

“I love this place. One of my favorites at all times. Best food, friendly staff and atmosphere is just perfect. 10/10“

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

“We sat at the bar and Andrew was our bartender and server. He's a great bartender and server. I had the chicken thigh which was amazing and my husband had the Branzino. We are back later in the week and I'm having that chicken again. I loved it. Drinks were good and so was the wine pour. Can't wait until next time.“

“I have eaten at another location of this local chain so I knew how good the food was so my friends group had one their monthly dinner. Many of the others had eaten at this location before. While most ordered pasta dishes or a pasta salad or salmon, I had my normal, ham and pineapple pizza. Another ordered a different pizza. While the food was wonderful and it was quite enough for our group to talk, the service was a big problem. Slow, not around enough, and another server helped when he heard that one person hadn't gotten his meal. He got us the refills before our server. He saved the day.

I am glad we started at 6:30 since even for a Saturday night they closed at 9. Even with the service problem, our group would like to come back.“

“I just want to give my server Samuel P. A shoutout he was an amazing sever, very kind and sweet. His service was fast, and he recommended some amazing things. I would highly recommend him as a server and I would come to have him. The food was amazing and fresh , the drink he recommended was extremely good“

“Delicious food and great wait staff and service...
If you're driving for the tableside Alfredo service though please read on ...

My husband and I went out there for my birthday specifically to get the pasta that was made in the cheese wheel tableside. We made a reservation for Sunday night and were told once we ordered that we couldn't get it in the wheel like on the menu (the menu doesn't listed any restrictions on days/times when it can be done). When we asked why it had something to do with how many managers were on staff at the time, which we understood. Then when my husband asked when would be the best time to come, only Fridays and Saturdays were the options. My main take out of this is make sure if you're driving out for that to call ahead and make sure it's available on the night you're booking.

And secondly... To Andiamo... Please mark on your menu or put some kind of information on when that is realistically available. We drove over an hour and a half and made a trip around going to Detroit for this dinner and I'm sure other people do the same if not drive WAY longer for that 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’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.“

“They have the best pizza, I just had carne with feta cheese from sheep's milk. it was amazing.“

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

“We are in town and chose Papa Romano’s for dinner. We had pizza delivered to our hotel and it was amazing. They said 45 minutes and we had it in less than 30. Pizza, breadsticks and salad all very good and their ranch is one of the best I’ve ever had!“

“This place is SO cute inside!!!! And outside

Got the minestrona soup. That was super good! God an order of the fried ravioli, and the mozzarella wedges! Both were good but we preferred the ravioli. Got a custom mixed drink and that was delicious! Got the stuffed shells, and the creamy ravioli. Omg both were sooooo good! The best Italian we’ve ever had!!!

Wish we lived closer, we’d come back all the time!!“

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

“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!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Highly recommend! Food and Service are GREAT!!“

“Love this pizza! Love going there !“

“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“

“From outside it appears to be a large liquor store, inside you realize they are so much more! Great place if you need to grab something for lunch quickly. Sandwiches and pizza slices made fresh and ready to go! They also have x-lg pizza"s that are perfect for a party or the big game. Food is good and reasonably priced. Service is fast and friendly, I love Bushemis would definitely recommend.“

“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.“

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

“The food is great and at a great price. The service can be busy at times, but it's very fast, too. One time, they took too long to get me my food for my lunch break, but they made up for it with an extra slice, which is more than fair, in my opinion.“

“Moved to Houston area seven years ago , always stop at Buddy’s when we’re back in town to visit family. Haven’t found anywhere else with an antipasto salad like Buddy’s and of course the pizza is always the best .“

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

“Bigalora in Southfield nails it. Wood-fired pizzas with bold flavor, house-made pasta that's perfectly balanced, and a warm, upscale vibe. The wait staff is phenomenal and knows the menu inside out, giving stellar recommendations every time.“

“the best pizza around and their cauliflower crust pizza is amazing You will not even need any toppings I recommend it They're covid compliant 😷😷😷“

“Best pizza 🍕 and bread sticks! Had the salad 🥗 too and it was so good.“

“Excellent pizza and excellent service. Curbside pickup is efficient and friendly. LOVE Jets Clawson!“

“One of my favorite pizza places, the $$$ is affordable n the food is delicious. I’m not a pork eater, so it’s great to have options that fit my taste. Oh n the stuff crust is just yum yum diggy. The only thing I wish they offered was salads. Oh n you have tons to choose from on their $5 menu.“

“What can I tell you this is probably my most favorite restaurant. Great service great team, not to mention a great chef also, but you just can’t beat any pasta recipe. Jamie was her server amazing everything was was delivered by team members as soon as it was finished.“