50 Best Italian Restaurants near Rochester

“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.“

“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!“

“Food was good but the bbq chicken pizza was absolutely flooded with bbq sauce. I love the bbq sauce but it was way too much. Please just drizzle the top of the pizza in a zig zag pattern and its good, unless requested otherwise (which i did not). Besides that, the food was great.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

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

“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.“

“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 .“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“My wife said the salad and Lasagna were exceptional. My Pork Chop was well prepared and tasty. However, the garlic mashed potatoes were terrible. Tasted like instant potatoes and watery. Wondering what went wrong.“

“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.“

“Best steaks in town sure gonna miss it“

“I have tried dang near half the menu and love it all. the cannoli is hands down the best I've ever had. Everyone I've encountered there has been nice and helpful. Highly recommend stopping in to this place!“

“The bread was fresh and delicious, especially with the garlic butter spread. I ordered the eggplant parmesan, and it was excellent. While the atmosphere wasn't particularly intimate, the restaurant has a spacious, welcoming feel and is a good choice for larger groups.

The only thing that surprised me was the lemon drop martini. It was much more tart than I expected, with a stronger citrus - almost lemonade taste - and less sweetness than the traditional version I'm accustomed to.

Overall, the food and service was very good.“

“Best place in every aspect“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Adam was such a great server! Very attentive and helped have a fun interactive dinner - also shout out to the manager who didn’t turn us away in pouring rain because the Lights were flickering and gave us paper towel to dry off! We appreciate it all and can’t wait to come back“

“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.“

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

“We had the best experience at Sal’s last week. We had a party of 7 for a family dinner, and called to make a reservation the day before. Adam was so helpful and made sure to accommodate us with a great table. He was very friendly and made sure that our family was taken care of. Once in the restaurant, our service was first class. I don’t remember our servers name, but she was attentive, sweet, and made our experience as good as possible.

I would recommend Sal’s to anyone looking for a great meal with excellent service. Get the chicken Francese, it was amazing!!“

“Amazing food! Cool owner who is proud of his food …. And should be!! Best Italian around!“

“Fabulous atmosphere, amazing authentic food, large portions, 5 star, extraordinary staff! Highly recommend this experience! Will definitely return! Thank ya'll for a wonderful evening 💕“

“I’ve been here probably over 100 times with my husband and 5 kids. But today Nicholas the server had me in awe of how well his service was to me and my family. Even my husband took note of his calm demeanor and excellent attitude and character. He made sure our order was perfect and never skipped a beat with the salad/breadsticks and drinks! We appreciated his willingness to do his best and make sure everything was perfect! The managers are always great here too! They take care of everyone all the time! Thanks, always for taking care of a big family like ours!“

“Can’t beat T&B!!!!!!!!!!!“

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

“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.“

“Best pizza in the macomb county.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“I have only been one time before and remembered it on my way home from fishing with my son today. The food was great but the service was even better. They were very kind, laid back, and interacted with my kiddo (who is 10) so much. It was a great ending to our fishing day. Thanks Isolas! You will have a job app from him in a few years 😉“

“My Dad is currently in the hospital battling sepsis. We’ve had a difficult time getting him to eat. He asked for lamb chops, so my husband searched until he found Filippa’s. After hearing our story, they made his lamb chops special for him before they were technically even open. Outstanding customer service, and delicious food! We cannot thank them enough ☺️“

“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“

“Absolutely the best most amazing place I’ve ever eaten. not only is every single thing I’ve eaten here delicious, but the service is 100/10.

Me and my sister come here every single week, multiple times. ( we gained most our pregnancy weight here hehe ) if it wasn’t for this place I wouldn’t have had a nice balanced diet and properly gained the weight I needed because I struggle eating pregnant.

My sister just had her baby we even came here right before she went to the hospital for a final meal before labor 😂 we missed out on a few weeks but just came back yesterday. We couldn’t stay away for the food is always a huge craved obsession.

My daughter loves it too 😂🙆🏼‍♀️

Krista, and the chef Franco have become such wonderful parts of our enjoyment here, always check in on us, how we’re doing, and remember the smallest details. We’re always excited to see them, my daughter gets overly joyed and calls them besty😂❤️. Definitely Can’t forget how amazing and sweet Yvonne, Nicole and the manager Chris is too. Never a bad time with any of them, always such good conversations. They’re all such a breath of fresh air and make the meal even more spectacular.

If you haven’t been here yet, definitely stop by ❤️ you will be in for such a treat.

Pricing isn’t bad, quick service, Happy atmosphere, good music

My mother even said she’s been coming here for years too and everything on the menu has always topped anything she’s had at any other place.

Don’t miss out 🥳“

“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.“

“First time ordering from this location, hands down the best Jet’s pizza I’ve had. The right balance of cheese, sauce, toppings, seasoning, and crust. I’ve always ordered extra sauce on the side from other locations since they aren’t usually saucy enough, and this one was truly perfect. The delivery person was also super nice and the pizza arrived hot and fresh. Thanks!“