50 Best Italian Restaurants near Southgate

“Only negative was attitude of hostess who seated us (had reservation) at the last table by the restrooms, kitchen door, heat lamps, clattering noise from kitchen. Asked to be moved. Hostess not happy but gentleman made it happen. Nut lively first exoerrence“

“At the Southgate Mi. Carrabba's locstion, Tamika was a pleasure to have as our server! She was so polite and great to talk to. Lots of positive help. She offered some great ideas to try when we asked. One of my favorite entrees over the last three or four years has always been the pork tenderloin medallions with a very unique sauce. 😋 We both noticed that it wasn’t on the menu any more when I mentioned it to her. She apologized. She said “corporate” sometimes likes to have a different variety for there customers to try. She said that she would ask the cook to see if he could prepair it for me. She came back to our table and said that he could!! I was so pleased with my entree and thanked her very much for asking. I asked Tamika to give the cook two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻 for me for making that excellent tasting meal.
These are just a few of the reasons we always enjoy dining at Carrabba’s! My wife and I left feeling well treated by Tamika that evening. Oh! By the way, we also enjoyed the Blackberry Sangria’s as well!! 😋“

“The food was great; as was the service with Cynthia P, she pays attention to detail even extremely busy and has a great sense of humour. Since many people and their children have no concept of manners or consideration for others it is frequently exceedingly noisy.

Kid-friendliness: It is so kid friendly that staff are not allowed to ask parents to contain their children when said children are dangerously running around the restaurant unsupervised. Just imagine a tray full of food and dishes landing on a small child because the parents decided to neglect their child? Those same parents would sue the restaurant in a heartbeat when any such incident is their fault.“

“Best pizza downriver. I've been a customer 30 years and let me tell you....their pizza is hard to beat. Thick crust, cheese and other toppings picked high. Love Romas.“

“i just got through eating two pieces of pizza . I went today and redeemed my birthday card pizza coupon for free 4 piece's of square deep dish pizza . pizza was great with ground beef on it. Thanks Jet.s pizza for thr great pizza . I am lookung foward to eat the other two slices plenty of pizza for another meal . THANK YOU I WIILL BE BACK“

“Having recently dined at Mad Nice, with an exceptional waitress Alaina, at an upscale Italian-inspired establishment nestled in Detroit’s vibrant Midtown at 4120 Second Ave, I find myself compelled to share an erudite reflection on what proved to be a most memorable culinary experience. This restaurant, a venture by Heirloom Hospitality Group, masterfully intertwines the rustic charm of Italian tradition with a modern, coastal California sensibility—an ambitious fusion that, on this occasion, delivered a resounding success. What truly distinguishes Mad Nice, however, is its outstanding customer service—a rarity in an era where such attention can sometimes wane. The staff, from the warm hosts to the attentive servers, exuded a genuine passion for their craft. Our waitress, Alaina, was nothing short of exceptional—her humor and knowledge enriched the evening, as she anticipated our needs with an almost preternatural finesse, ensuring that water glasses remained filled and recommendations flowed freely. My sister Alaina’s evident pride in her work elevated the meal from excellent to extraordinary, making her a standout memory of the night. In sum, Mad Nice is a culinary gem that not only meets but exceeds the lofty expectations set by its stylish veneer. The food is delicious, the choices abundant, the drinks sublime, and the service—thanks in no small part to Alaina—unparalleled. I wholeheartedly recommend it to locals and travelers alike, and I, for one, shall make it a ritual to return whenever my journeys bring me back to this dynamic city. Mad Nice is not merely a restaurant; it is a destination, a delightful paradox of “mad” ambition and “nice” execution that lingers long after the last bite.“

“Great experience. Kimberly went above and beyond. Will definitely return.“

“Super fresh subs and veggie tray. Gonella's trays were a hit for our party!“

“Cozy very hospitable family owned and you feel it. Fantastic marharita and the Don pizzas i loved and quality ingredients esspecially the sauce...topnotch staff the owner puts theyre hearts out there. Man it was a pleasure to drive 45 minutes to check it out. I WILL BE BACK.“

“Food was amazing and staff was incredible“

“My son, who's moving to SanDiego, treated me there. He's been several times. Ambience, service, dinner and dessert were all excellent. Coffee was pretty darn good too. Can't go wrong!“

“GREAT RESTAURANT“

“Let me just start off with this place is my favorite Italian restaurant ever hands down the best!! We typically get carry out and eat at home but last night 11/4/2025 we made reservations for my birthday to come in a dine in! The atmosphere alone was outstanding and the service was amazing. Now to get to the food...all our food was prepared with love and to perfection, I'm very picky about my spaghetti sauce but let me tell you their sauce is the best I've ever had i mean it. It makes me feel like I'm with family at home, and afterwards our waitress brought out little Cannolis for my birthday. As we were leaving restaurant the owner (I'm assuming that's who it was) took his time to ask us how everything was and joke around a little with us. I can't rave enough on how good this restaurant and food is!! Thank you so much for everything and making my day a wonderful experience“

“I have been craving Vinnies. We haven't had it in atleast 10 years :(. Just as good as I remembered! I bought 3 subs, chicken noodle, pickle and an olive! Everything was FANTASTIC! Thank you
Also my daughter LOVED that Crunchy pickle!“

“My wife and I finally stopped in last Wednesday after wanting to try it for years but never being in the area during their open hours (Tuesday through Saturday 4-9). We were not disappointed. I had the Chicken Gregorio which was fantastic as was the stuffed pepper soup. My wife had the Chicken Parmigiana which she loved and the Ham and Potato soup which she said was delicious. The bread and oil was great as well. We enjoyed watching the train circling above. All staff were friendly and helpful. A great experience.“

“😋🤤🫶🫶🫶👇👇👇👇“

“ABSOLUTELY the Best best!!!!!“

“I had to prepare some food for a potluck, but I had a pretty full schedule. I called Liberati's and they were able to accommodate me on about 36 hours notice with 3 of their 3' party subs. They were on time and ready when I arrived and Frank himself helped to load them into my car. I wasn't ready for what came next: texts, mail, and messages all saying thank you for a great contribution and half of them asking me where to get them. You clearly can't go wrong with LIberati's.“

“We love Tiliani so much and will continue to make the drive for the experience! The kale Caesar and bang bang shrimp are amazing. The short rib papardelle and pizzas are also some of our favorites!“

“OMG Food is Terrific at the Restaurant and just as good from their catering. We had them cater my retirement party for 125 people and everything was VERY good the food was HOT and ready to pick up when they said it would be ready. We had Boasted Chicken YUMM
Kielbasa and Sauerkraut YUMM
Mostaccioli YUMM
Garden Salad YUMM
Roasted Potatoes YUMM people were getting plates of this and
Garlic Bread SO GOOD
all I can say is Thank you everyone that made this meal Happen everyone did nothing but compliment me for choosing DeLucas to cater our party.“

“I honestly don't know why it has taken me so long to write a review for Alpino because my husband and I love this place so much! It has become my restaurant of choice to celebrate my birthday for many reasons. I love that they keep the beautiful patio open even during the hottest of days (which is usually what it is for my July birthday), they have the best seasonal menu additions that use local ingredients, and their laid back yet elegant charm is exactly what we always look for. The food is amazing! We love unfussy food that lets the quality ingredients shine and the raclette with a touch of honey just makes me grin from ear to ear (not to mention the tomato soup that is out of this world). The Frulingzauber "spring magic" cocktail is my favorite of all time. I would drink one every day for the rest of my life if I could. Of course, none of this would matter if the people weren't wonderful at Alpino, but they are just as warm and inviting as the food. I loved that they all signed a birthday card for me when we were there last. This is definitely a gem of a place that you don't find everywhere.“

“The food at Golden Crust is always fantastic!!!! Great food and great service! The owners recently donated fried chicken to our local football team for their Championship dinner...this is the kind of community support that I love to see! 5 stars isn't enough!“

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

“Absolutely the best Italian cuisine in the area! I had the mahi mahi special and it was so good and not to talk about the sauce on the linguine? With spinach and roasted red peppers! And for profiteroles dessert! Will be back again and again! # whatsinthesauce? Kudos to Margaret or server!“

“Great food, service is excellent. You won't be disappointed!“

“Dinner today! Got there early as did many others, we all waited in the parking lot until the door was opened. We were all greeted and quickly taken to our tables. The ambiance was very nice, quiet music, nice lighting, beautiful decor! And then the food! We ordered the bread and house salad which were delicious and great for sharing. Chicken Marsala and Linguine with white clam sauce! Delicious! We’ll be back!“

“Megan was absolutely phenomenal! We came to celebrate our anniversary and the entire experience was exceptional. Megan was incredibly attentive, kind and thoughtful. She brought us an anniversary dessert to share and blessed our day even further. We will not forget the service we experienced today with Megan. Appreciate all you did and see you next year ❤️“

“The best pizza I've ever eaten, been eating it since the building was in the Plaza 35 years ago. Love Baldos“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food and service and a nice price.“

“Tried Paul’s for the first time today; we wanted to try everything so we ordered pizza ribs fish and bbq wings. Everything was delicious!! We will be ordering again!“

“New menu was amazing. We had the potatoes, the scallops, burrata, and mushroom with shiitake dish. Burrata was hands down my favorite, thing. Perfect combination!! Highly recommend everything I got and the service was perfect, I mean like I finished my water and by the time my glass hit the table it was refilled. This was actually my second time, I’ve been before for a friends birthday and we had a different menu…..the pomegranate ribs were mouthwatering delicious. Not to mention the atmosphere inside, I personally love plants and that’s the first thing you notice when you walk in the door. Check it out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!!“

“Delicious Italian food!!!“

“We had the best time at the Roc this weekend. Best lasagna I’ve had in a long time, we were with a big group and everyone loved their entrees. Tiramisu was perfection, too, and excellent wine selection. Service was so friendly and attentive. Really cozy/intimate vibe. We went upstairs to Wizeguys for drinks after and had a great time there, too! Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!“

“My first time & the pizza was Great!!“

“The ready to use lasagna sheets are so much better than boxed noodles. Easy to use and such a time saver.“

“We usually come here for larger family gatherings and are taken care of well. Family style/large group dining options are very good and delicious. We ordered off of the menu this time with separate checks. I was surprised we weren't offered beverages but they did keep my water full. Soups were not brought out with kids food as the menu suggested. They were out of Cesar dressing (bummer.) House salad was still delicious. Items unfortunately were not split correctly at payment time. Do you sing for people's birthdays? We like embarrassment. 😄
Still, the bread and food is delicious. We usually like the spumoni however, they mostly gave us chocolate and cherry but we really enjoy the pistachio as well. Eh, maybe it was an off day. 🤷🏼‍♀️“

“What’s there not to love about this location. We come in from Essex for the Detroit style pizza’s as much as we can.“

“My mom was in the mood for lasagna today. So I googled pasta places in Windsor. We lucked out and found this gem! Talk about flavour fireworks! Every bite of fresh ingredients was delightful, and portions are very generous. Decor is unique and stunning as well.We will definitely back.“

“12/10 my one, and only Detroit Pizza experience.“

“This BLT was amazing and the ladies working today were great!“

“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.“

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“I got the small spaghetti & meatballs as well as the spaghetti sandwich Eminem's way. Food was DELICIOUS!! Absolutely worth the price! The small came with 3 big meatballs & loaded with grated cheese. It really was ahige portion for a small. The sandwich was also soooooo good even as leftovers!!!! The bad.... I waited like 15+ mins in the rain to order. I walked inside half way through the wait to look for someone, never found anyone. Went back outside & waited with 4 more people & no one ever came so after 15+ mins, I went upstairs to the store & asked for help. The girl working found the cook (who also takes the orders) & just happened to be on lunch. I wouldn't have minded waiting if there would've been a little 30 min break sign up or something. Honestly it seemed like he either hated his job or he's definitely overworked & maybe the only employee besides the girl upstairs Even though customer service was not good, the food was amazing & I'll definitely eat there again next time I'm in town.“

“Our server Jazzman was great and very professional … on top of being “Stunning” Food was absolutely delicious ‼️“

“10# frozen hamburger in 1# individually wrapped. Need some now.“

“I’m kind of new to the neighborhood and I was looking for a different pizza place. Delivery was fast and pizza was excellent. I would recommend them. I’m willing to try them again.“

“best pizza around. staff are absolutely amazing also. is my only go to pizza place.“

“THE BEST PIZZA OF ALL TIME. This is my go to restaurant for lunch and dinner whenever I get a break from school. I bring my family and friends all the time and love to introduce new people to this restaurant. Told my teachers about it and they love it. I bring new friends every week. Everyone I recommend it to loves it just as much as I do. The staff is excellent, some of the best people ever. They are kind and will always have a conversation with you. Very family oriented. Not only is the pizza perfect, but everything they serve is 10/10. The pizza has the perfect crust, not too hard or soft. The cheese and sauce melts in your mouth. Everything is very very reasonably priced as well. Cannot say good enough things about this place. Everything is 10/10 perfection. Will go here until the day I die.“