50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rochester Hills

“Best Italian food in MI, absolutely love their food!“

“On Oct 21, 2026, My friends mom and I visited your establishment for lunch. Due to a recent fall and health issues, I had my seated 4 wheel walker with me.( I am 60, and my friend 79). Ava, a beautiful, friendly, and very customer oriented server/hostess went above and beyond to accommodate my physical incapacitated afflictions. She directed us to a booth since my concern was sitting on hard chairs due to my injuries. I didn't want my walker to inconvenience any traffic flow, and Ava immediately offered a close location out of staff and customers way yet within reach for me to retrieve. My first visit back to Olive Garden is once again memorable. The ordering suggestions that Ava made to keep myself within budget were superb. My guest and I enjoyed the soup, the salad, the bread sticks and shared an appetizer of the 5 meatballs. Top Notch delicious food as always, yet, our hostess/server made it extra special. For her age, it is so nice to see someone who enjoys their job, makes customers feel special, and checks on them with that continuously smiling, friendly, genuine attitude. She needs to be recognized for the valued employee she is! As a nonpaid reviewer, I acknowledge and promote services and the people who stand out. Positive recognition deserves to be acknowledged. Olive Garden of Rochester Hills is lucky to have Ava as an employee..... Please share this with her. Sincerely, a truly satisfied customer! I will always remember that lunch that day Oct 21, 2026 Wednesday.. (Beth and guest)“

“This restaurant was recommended. This restaurant was amazing delicious food, seasoned to perfection. The atmosphere outside was amazing as the service was top notch“

“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“

“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 😷😷😷“

“I really like Jets, especially since they're michigan-owned. Their prices are competitive and they have some good outline ordering specials.

My go-to with Jets is their barbecue chicken pizza, which I think is really delicious. This time I got pepperoni and I ordered a head and it was ready on time and as promised.

I will return in the future and enjoyed my experience here.“

“Amazing food! Staff is incredibly attentive and present to explain each dish! Minimalist and calming environment to enjoy a nice dinner without being overwhelmed as you might in a large restaurant.“

“I was delighted by the service and the food.“

“Good food. Fun activity. Would go again.“

“We hosted my son’s First Communion celebration for 25, and the service and food were incredible. Linda was phenomenal and so patient and engaging with the kids. All of our food and drinks were served quickly. Everyone was raving about their experience and plans to go back. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.“

“It was like being in Rome or Palermo, very good!“

“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!“

“On 12/27/22 my husband and I hosted a dinner for 18 to celebrate the marriage of my daughter and fiance. Everything was superb. Our server, Cindy, did a remarkable job. Couldn't have asked for anything more. The food was excellent, as well as the Sambucca.“

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

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

“10/10 would recommend Giuliano’s. My 1st time there this evening & will definitely order again. Service was great, food was even better! 🇮🇹“

“My wife and I went there as a birthday present from our grandson . Our server was a young lady named Albrey she was very pleasant and did a fantastic job. The food very good .“

“I’ve always wanted to try food from Verona Inspired Italian! I regularly check out their weekly specials on Facebook and couldn’t wait to finally try them out. This was my first visit to the restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious and amazing. We started with the bread and butter- yes, we actually started there because it was that good. We even asked for another basket! Then came the Eggplant Tower, and wow - it was fantastic. I’m a big fan of eggplant, and this dish was perfection: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and pickled onion. You really need to try it to understand how good it is. For the weekly special, we had the Emperor Red Snapper. Absolutely incredible. The Tomahawk Pork Chop and the steak were both delicious as well. Our cocktails and beer were spot-on. Service? 5 stars. Thank you Joy M. The menu has so many tempting options, and we definitely want to come back and try more. P.S. That bread? We took another portion home. So good.“

“A wonderful restaurant that we have been enjoying for 8+ years now. We live a bit up north so don’t have the chance to visit as often as we’d like… The atmosphere is Top Notch. Very relaxing, great mood lighting and the decorations are great to take in. We’ve never been disappointed with our food or our service. The manager is a warm and friendly fellow and all the staff are quick to help or offer assistance. Derek the Bar tender did a great job of attending to us and make sure we were comfortable. If you’re in a “rush” this may not be the best place to stop in. The wait for a great meal is not bad at all, but you won’t get fast food or Coney Island fast… and the quality food is way above. I highly recommend stepping out and giving this place a try!“

“If you want real authentic Italian food; subs, pasta, salads, deserts, and much more, you need to go here. "It's in there and it's very good." Christopher Okano AKA Dr. O , Bay City, Michigan.“

“Fantastic food, reasonably priced. Meatball sub is incredible! Looking forward to the Eggplant Parm & Chicken Piccata“

“Best steaks in town sure gonna miss it“

“Best place in every aspect“

“All delicious except a for very boring side salad. House dressing was great but the iceberg lettuce had six chick peas and two pieces of tomato. Step it up Tony's!“

“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!!!“

“Chelsey makes the best martinis I’ve had in a while! I’m VERY picky with my martinis. When you pay $20 for a drink, you want it made perfectly. Chelsey was also our server. At first she took my martini order and had the bar make it. Then for my second, she made it herself. TOTALLY different drink than what was made the first time. Chelsey was an attentive server, great personality, and impeccable service. We bonded quickly and I told her when my boyfriend and I come back, we’re only requesting her.“

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

“All food was good. Although one guest ordered a steak entree medium rare expecting “some pink”. It was more rare than medium Otherwise service was great. Other foods and salads were spot on. Overall a nice dinner experience with the family.“

“First time visiting, was in the area for a doctor's appointment and it sounded yummy. I ordered a Build Your Own Pizza, a variation of a BBQ Chicken Pizza. Was ready when I arrived & it was DELICIOUS! Beautifully done.“

“The BEST Italian in Shelby Township. All homemade and I've been ordering from them from day one and never had a bad meal. Authentic and delicious. Enjoy.“

“10/10!!!!! Someone clearly enjoyed their pasta! 🥰“

“The best Greek salad! And best pizza in Birmingham!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼“

“If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! We had such an incredible time dining at e Fiori. The service was top notch with spot on recommendations, every single dish was delicious, and the ambiance was just fabulous. Would highly recommend.“

“We went there for Valentine’s day me and my husband February 14/ 2022 the food was so delicious The service there is very good. Nice, quiet and romantic place and fresh food we ordered Lasagna with meat sauce Spaghetti with meat sauce and Caesar Salad And Bruschetta For dessert tiramisu & Flourless Chocolate Davently Recamended 😍👍🥰“

“Very good food and portion sizes.“

“This was our first time at Sal’s Birmingham, and we will definitely be back! It was a wonderful experience from start to finish — excellent food, impeccable service, and such a pleasant atmosphere.

We arrived a little late and without a reservation, but it was absolutely worth every minute of the wait. A special thank you to Amanda, who took such great care of us and made our experience even better.

Thank you to the entire team for a wonderful evening! We can’t wait to come back!“

“Can’t beat T&B!!!!!!!!!!!“

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

“My daughter and I went to Andiamo and had a lovely time. The food was great and staff was a well-oiled machine moving throughout the restaurant. The bonus was that there was live music and very good music at that! It was a very entertaining experience. Bravo to Andiamo!“

“Every time I come to this location I get the best Food and Service! The First time coming here I just done traveling and eating here was a great idea to end my trip!Second time was as good the first,even got some time to read my book. Third time I just got done at the Renaissance faire and wanted to enjoy unlimited soup and salad. Be careful though while I was waiting for a table a couple reserved a table online but the app was not showing there reservation.The Salad was amazing and I recommend the Minestrone soup! My waitress was amazing and sadly I didn't get her name otherwise I would have given her a shout out. With that said if you are in the area definitely give this Olive Garden a visit.“

“LOVE the tiramisu martini!!!! the best!!!“

“we had a wedding there last night the LaRosa wedding and Nick the bartender and his team was awesome. The food was incredible. The service was beyond. I recommend to do a wedding there. These people are fabulous.“

“Best pizza in the macomb county.“

“Great staff and great food. Best pizza and subs around! Highly recommend this store…“

“Excellent pizza. I ordered the Pepperoni Margherita well done, definitely one of the best pizza’s I ever had. The steak tips were also great. I also highly recommend the cherry oatmeal cookie.“

“I love the place. The staff was very nice. I came with my friend. They were all very lovely. Very supportive of us coming in. In fact, they let us use the second table for our pizza and the table we were sitting at for the pizzas that were we’re gonna eat on that table. I could recommend this place even more. Way more better than jets and all those other pizza places. 10/10 would recommend anyone.“

“Excellent meal from start to finish. We celebrated our anniversary here and it was among the best service we have received at any restaurant.

The meal started with a nice note waiting at our table and a couple of glasses of champagne, bread service was provided - very good focaccia style with high quality side of olive oil.

We ordered two apps , the black rice arancini with crab and the yellowfin crudo. Both were outstanding and I was surprised when the arancini was served made from the black rice which is a staple on their menu. I may not have read the menu right but wasn’t expecting that. Very unique texture and great flavors for an arancini which we like to order at many different restaurants.

The crudo was extremely fresh and very light with complex flavors and not overly acidic. The fish shined thru. Next we split the pink Caesar which was a unique take on a Caesar that I believe had walnuts in lieu of traditional croutons and once again very fresh and delicious flavor for a salad. The dressing was lighter and less salty than many Caesar dressings but you could still taste some anchovy.

At this point the meal was going great and our server and the kitchen continued to time it perfectly. Our server also provided knowledgeable recommendations and reserved the last fish special for us which he had asked us when we began ordering - a touch that I appreciated as this turned out to be the highlight of the meal before dessert.

The entree was a grilled turbot - not a fish I am familiar with and our server explained it is similar to a Dover sole. Spot on. Grilled perfectly with a texture less flaky than typical sole and reminding me a bit more of a swordfish. One of the best pieces of fish I’ve had dining out.

We finished the meal by ordering the baked Alaska which was great and not a dessert I personally had eaten before. Quite the presentation. That said our server also added us a comped piece of the chocolate cake which I believe is flourless and my wife and I were both surprised to find that we enjoyed it even more than the baked Alaska as it wasn’t on our radar to order.

Samy and Matt have quite a team going at forest and the kitchen is on point. Multiple check ins from management and our server while also allowing us plenty of time to celebrate our night together. We’ve been fans of Phoenicia and Layla for many years but I would honestly say that this meal at Forest elevated it to their top restaurant in my mind. This is the level of service that you look for when celebrating but you could tell that the restaurant is consistently very busy as even every seat at the bar was full during our meal.

Last addition is that the updated interior was very nice and the vibe of the restaurant was intimate and easy to have a good conversation. Also had friendly patrons we chatted with sitting next to us.

4th or 5th time I’ve eaten there and never been disappointed but this meal was above and beyond and exceeded all expectations. Thanks“

“My reviews are few and far between, but I did feel the need to speak on Stellas. After several visits over the past few months, this has become a go-to for me.

It’s obvious that the decor and ambiance have been crafted with great intent. The music selection often provides a lounge vibe that creates a relaxed atmosphere. The staff, who were obviously carefully chosen, have been superb. Allison, especially, who typically helms the bar area, gracefully operates with a level of poise and attentiveness that stands out.

I have yet to order anything on the menu that hasn’t been fresh and delicious. I’ll surely continue to frequent Stellas.“

“Great New York style pizza! Easy online ordering and pick up process. Food was hot and tasty. We had a classic cheese and pepperoni pizza, ordered the special calzone and garlic knots. Everything was delicious!“

“Absolutely amazing..so much food for the price.we were full before we received the entrees.the salad is one of a kind.great atmosphere and the waitress Rebecca was so exceptional and sweet we will be back .I highly recommend this location!!!“