50 Best Italian Restaurants near Southfield

“I enjoy eating here but find the service and food can be inconsistent. The food was pretty good this visit. We had wings, carrots and clams along with a couple of drinks. The seasonal margarita was delicious. Our server wasn't very attentive, especially considering there were o ly a few tables occupied and multiple servers.“

“Great pizza and it was so clean..“

“I just want to say that I had the most amazing time here in Jets tonight I was born hungry and they took their time to really make my food the way I want it and my pregnant sister basically she's kind of picky but they made sure that she got exactly what she wanted and we just love them over here this is our first time here and we just want to say that they did a phenomenal job and the guys that work here are wonderful
Jalen and Jayden. We had hey amazing time just waiting on our food. And the owner or manager made us feel comfortable even though they were closed they took their time with us and they didn't rush us out.“

“Second time visiting tonight and I really love coming here! Both times I have been the food is amazing, service is kind and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. My favorite is the pasta carbone, tiramisu and the carrot cake. Phenomenal!“

“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.“

“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!“

“excellent from day one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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 !“

“what a wonderful experience we had at Cafe Cortina! from the complimentary valet, to the matre'd and all of the staff. The food was excellent, the ambiance perfect, and our guardian angel, Besnik, provided excellent suggestions all throughout the night! He never rushed us, and never hovered, he was just magically there whenever we needed anything. It was a perfect dinning expirence and we are grateful for it!“

“Tonight I attended a wedding at C & G and could not be more impressed, and also pissed at myself for not patronizing this welcoming restaurant sooner. I’m lactose intolerant and allergic to chicken. The staff was incredibly accommodating and gracious. This is not often a feeling I receive when bringing up food allergies. The food & drinks were so incredibly tasty and the views were unreal. The Train station, spires of St Anne’s and the Ambassador Bridge all in one shot. Turn to the left and you have the beautifully landscaped Roosevelt park to stroll through after enjoying the back porch. I’m so blown away, and so happy my friend finally got me here! Thank you for a dreamy night.“

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

“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.“

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

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

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

“Excelente !!!!! Para una buena estadía y tomarte algo refrescante“

“Amazing food, great prices, friendly staff, pretty much everything.“

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

“This is a very nice restaurant. I used to come here back in the 2000s and it was a different restaurant then. The service was good Joe was our waiter. The bread with a seasoned olive oil was great. The salads were very nice all fresh greens. We had the manicotti and gnocchi it was delicious.“

“we've ate here forever WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!?! THE SAUSAGE IS NOT THE SAME. :( PURCHASED TODAY 530 PM THIS SAUSAGE IS NASTY. GARBAGE WHAT IS GOING ON !!!!“

“Food is always. delicious I have never had bad service if it’s a party of four or it’s a party of 20 but they’re all credible people there. Mexican vote tomorrow load up. Certainly worth drive.“

“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!“

“Best steaks in town sure gonna miss it“

“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!!!“

“you go there you're family...“

“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 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!“

“Absolutely fantastic Italian food! I had the veal piccata with pasta, and everything was delicious. I also tried their homemade marinara sauce, and it was seriously to die for. It was so good that I bought a pint to take home! You could put this marinara sauce on cardboard, and I’d probably still eat it. 😂

The manager was extremely nice, knowledgeable, and helpful, which made the experience even better. And definitely save room for dessert—the espresso gelato is amazing!

Great food, great service, and some of the best marinara sauce I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Amazing food! Best creamy Romano dressing!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Cariera's is what so many other Italian restaurants are trying to imitate. We've gone with kids and felt welcomed, we went on a date and enjoyed the romance.

Like a microcosm of life itself: the pleasure of food, the warmth of family, the joy of being loved.

Come by with a loved one and see what I mean.“

“Up until tonight, which is New Year's Eve and also my birthday, this restaurant has been my favorite place to eat. Not only is the food spectacular, but the service has always been perfection...until tonight. Usually, the staff is so attentive, and I never have to remind them to bring anything. Tonight, so many things were forgotten and/or incorrect. The server had to be reminded twice to bring us bread. The butter was frozen, so it was impossible to spread, and, in the past, the butter was always room temperature, and that detail was appreciated. Next, my drink was forgotten and the server had to be reminded. My husband requested that his drink be served with dinner which it wasn't and delivered to the wrong person. My friend's meal was incorrect, so she had to sit and watch everyone else eat as she waited. The restaurant did give her a complimentary soup for the mistake, so that was nice. What was probably most upsetting was that we requested dessert plates for cupcakes that we brought and the server told us that we would be charged $20, just for using dessert plates! We weren't asking for a cake to be cut or served, just plates to put our cupcakes on and it was a $20 charge! Absolutely ridiculous, especially since we were a group of 7 that ordered drinks and dinner. So, we had to have our cupcakes in the parking lot. Last, the server told us that they could not split up a bill, so we had to sit there figuring out all the math, and the server used the cash that was part of his tip from one friend to reduce the balance from another friend's bill who was paying with a credit card. It was such a mess, and I was very disappointed. This used to be my favorite restaurant for years, but with so many mistakes, it's hard to want to come back, which is a shame because the food is amazing. My advice is to not come for large parties! I hope management fixes the training of their servers. It used to be outstanding. Not sure who dropped the ball so far.“

“great restaurant, lovely accomodations“

“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!“

“Great subs serving Redford area!!!“

“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.“

“Was not disappointed. Food was good.“

“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“

“I had the Chicken Athena tonight. Outstanding! Fresh ingredients including fresh olives, and chicken. You could pay 2-3 times more at other restaurants, and not nearly as good as Christine's. This place is a real find!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“The Warren location had fast, hot delivery, tonight! Yum!! So excited to finally see a hometown (Toledo) staple in my neck of the woods!“