50 Best Italian Restaurants near Royal Oak

“We hosted our baby shower at D’Amato’s in December, and it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. It’s such an amazing spot for a private, intimate event—we had around 50 guests, and the space was perfect. The entire process was seamless, the food was unbelievable, and the staff truly went above and beyond to make the day special. Everything exceeded our expectations, and our guests are still talking about how wonderful it was. I would highly recommend D’Amato’s for any special occasion!“

“great restaurant, lovely accomodations“

“Was not disappointed. Food was good.“

“Wonderfully quaint and charming little place! Food was excellent and so was the service! Highly recommend! Don't leave without trying the limoncello! 😋“

“absolutely beautiful restaurant !! me and my friend had the best time. the vibes were immediately immaculate the second we walked through the door. the staff were so kind and food was very fast. the quality is amazing. you won’t be disappointed coming here !!“

“I love this pizza place. The delivery is so fast. The pizza is banging. Just had some and it temporarily cured my depression. 10 out of 10.“

“good good Pizza 🍕👌 pizza“

“just the vibe the food is the icing on the cake“

“Amazing food! We loved the Doversole, bucatini and every other dish ordered! The staff was equally as wonderful as the food.“

“Food was amazing and staff was incredible“

“The steak focaccia sandwich was AMAZING!!!!! HIGH RECOMMENDED!!!!“

“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.“

“excellent from day one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The staff is very good. Friendly fast and accurate. The owners are Theo Deanna and Paul. They are there to help you get the most amazing dinning experience. If ever you need something to supplement your meal just let the waitress know and you will be amazed by the service.“

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

“Tonight we dined here for the first time , we had the most amazing night ! Great food met with the upmost amazing service by Andre and Chris both have amazing personalities that made the night personable and just over all wonderful, pasta was fresh and everything was just amazing. can’t wait to go back! 10/10 !“

“Fantastic food. Pizza was amazing as well as the chicken Parm.“

“Oh MAN Rocco's is the place I have searched for in vain until last year when I tried them for the first time. Since that first meatball sub I have had almost every sandwich on the menu and so far not one has disappointed! Today I had the Corner Deli and was transported to Italian paradiso! In case you non-Italians did not know, ciabatta is the Italian baguette and Rocco's bakes many fresh loaves several times per day! Usually it is still warm from the oven even if you get a cold sandwich! There is no better sandwich bread in my progenic-Italian opinion! They are in Midtown on Cass just East of Mack. Try them if you have yet to do so. You will thank the gods!“

“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.“

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

“1st time coming here. wish I would have known about this place before now.. So glad seen it on a TikTok video. We will definitely be back again . Chicken Parm and House salad was very good . only issue we had was found out after they had a Specials Sheet and we never seen it or was told about . my wife would have definitely had the fish Special 😔.. but next time will make sure we ask I guess to make sure we see it..“

“Best steaks in town sure gonna miss it“

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

“Great food! Fast service. The cheesy bread was delicious“

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

“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.“

“I recommend going to see Stephanie. She was more than attentive we were never in need for anything! She gives a new meaning to service with a smile. My wife and I have been back many times just for her good cheer she seems to pass on to all around her! 5 stars for Stephanie and Como’s for having such a great staff!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing food! Best creamy Romano dressing!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“I love ❤️ it the first time!“

“Amazing food and the nicest people!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great subs serving Redford area!!!“

“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!“

“My sister and I had an amazing experience at Mario’s this evening including having our waiter Geno sing opera to us. The staff is wonderful and Geno is phenomenal. Thank you for a remarkable evening.“

“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.“

“This review was a journey over years let me explain,
I have been to “my pizza place” several times over several years just in passing. The first couple times was eh (doesn’t mean bad) but just eh but good, however. There was something I couldn’t quite figure out what really made it stand out.
Today I know, however. Now other things stand out.
#1 the SAUCE/ exquisite/savory rich tomato flavor.
#2 the crust/exceptional cross between croissant/cracker and bread. Hard to explain.

Contender for best pizza in michigan
I am known for harsh reviews.“

“Best pizza in the macomb county.“

“I order a pizza a week from Zino's and have been coming here for 8 years, so--yep--over 400 pizzas! And not a bad slice among them! Seriously good pizza made just the way you like it with great crust and generous toppings. Friendly owner and staff, as well. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“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“