50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sylvan Lake

“Food & customer service are great. I hope business picks up for them.“

“Had a lovely time at Aurora Italiana! The place was so beautiful inside, bathroom was so pretty! My drink was delicious, I had a mango margarita W/don julio. Cajun Rockefeller oysters was everything. I forgot the name of my entree but it was some pasta with spicy vodka sauce and I added shrimp so good!!!“

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

“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!“

“I had a great experience. Brooke picked out the best dinner since I was undecided.“

“Nice dining place. Great food and atmosphere.“

“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!“

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

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

“Exceptional service and food was delicious. We left Aurora on the Lake due to obnoxiously loud Arabic music and people smoking cigarettes on the balcony. Not the atmosphere you expect from an fine dining Italian restaurant. Aria was a breath of fresh air. We chose to sit outside. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the atmosphere is the occasional loud vehicle passing by on 14 Mile. No fault of theirs really. Too bad Aurora has the better location-they don't deserve it“

“This was seriously the best restaurant I’ve ever been to and Josh was an incredible server! The food was delicious and the quality was outstanding. Josh was so welcoming and recommended all the best dishes. We had a fantastic time!“

“Best steaks in town sure gonna miss it“

“My wife and I used to go to the Sterling Heights Restaurant and loved it very much. Especially their pizza! We ran accross the Clarkston location about 3 years or so ago and have taken many family members and friends there. Unfortunately, they won't serve their larger family size pizza to inside diners. They only serve it to carry out clients. Several times, especially after we were given back our freedom, we were making plans to go to dinner with friends for pizza and I suggested going there. My wife reminded me they only serve personal pan pizza's. Unfortunately, they do not taste the same. So, we choose Pizza Mia in Grand Blanc when we wan't pizza. We do go to Boligna's when it isn't a pizza night. Unfortunate!“

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

“you go there you're family...“

“I love this restaurant and have been coming here for many years. Unfortunately last night's experience completely changed my opinion. We had a reservation for a large group of my colleagues for a company happy hour. We spent a few thousand dollars over the course of 2 hours and brought a great deal of business that they would not have otherwise had. The manager Kevin was an absolute disgrace. Instead of showing us hospitality and providing the most basic customer service, he was nasty, rude and harassed our guests. He acted as though we were an inconvenience rather than paying patrons at his restaurant. It was a happy hour setting so people were standing, mixing and mingling, as is customary at a happy hour. He was hovering over our table, scolding guests if they put a drink or purse down for one second at an empty table, and trying to force people to sit as though were were children. It was truly appalling behavior. He was more concerned about “phantom guests” and empty tables that weren't even seated yet than taking proper care of the classy, professional, well-heeled group of customers who were already there spending $$$$$. By the way, outside of our group there were only about 3 other small tables seated. The place was otherwise empty. Kevin's incompetence, lack of professionalism and rude behavior are something I have never experienced at a high end restaurant. Our company is a very influential group of real estate professionals who know everyone in this town, and I can assure you that this poor experience and Kevin's conduct will be known far and wide. What a shame!!“

“Best place in every aspect“

“We’ve used Crispellis catering twice now - back in 2022 and now 2023 - both times the food was delicious and the delivery was on time, the set up was very helpful. The food was piping hot and packaged well to travel. They make the process easy and seamless. I cannot recommend them enough.“

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

“We had a lovely dinner this evening at your restaurant. We are currently looking for a home close to downtown Birmingham and you better believe we will be there often!

Fantastic service with Meghan tonight
And Lara is an absolute pleasure“

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“The food is so good!! Had dinner there tonight. The salmon is cooked perfect and great combination of the sweet tomatoes and red skin potatoes. Portions are more that generous. The service is prompt and friendly.“

“My family has loved Calabrese for 13 years and counting!!! You always feel like family when you walk in the door ♡♡ best Italian in town!!!! Anna is a true GEM! PRICES ARE MORE THAN AFFORDABLE!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Very good food and portion sizes.“

“I usually go to Roman Village in Dearborn, but I was in the area with my family and decided to try Antonio’s — and I’m glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the host, Malak, who was extremely professional, sweet, and welcoming. Even though there was about a 10-minute wait, she explained everything to us and made us feel very comfortable while we waited.
The food was very, very good, and the service was excellent. Our server, Raul, was amazing — very friendly, attentive, and nice throughout the entire experience.
Overall, we had a great dine-in experience and would definitely recommend Antonio’s to anyone looking for great food and outstanding customer service!“

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

“Great value for the money. Well priced. I ordered the Endless Soup, Bread, and Salad Lunch meal for less than $11:00. Choice of 4 types of soup. My favorite was Pasta e Fagioli which was a delicious red and white bean soup with pasta - delicious. With this deal you get to try 4 different soups. My partner tried the Lasagna and was well pleased. Good bang for the buck, this is much better deal than burger, fries, and a drink! I will be visiting more often.“

“We give Lelli’s on The Green 5 STARS for tremendous food and even better service! Everything for our party was perfect and we are grateful to Mark Zarkin and Arie for making sure we were so well taken care of to celebrate a very special birthday with just a few close friends and family. We highly recommend it for some of the finest dining around! Thank you Mark and Arie for being such gracious hosts and making it extra special. We’ll be back to pick up some trays to share with our family to celebrate Christmas as well! Happy Holidays and THANKS AGAIN!!“

“We have been going to this restaurant since 2019. Service is always great. We have tried several entrees over the years and have settled on a few favorites. My wife's is the Tortellini alla Panna. If I'm hungry enough I get the very tender and tasty Braised Short Ribs with Strozzapreti Pasta. If not as hungry, I go with the Lasagna alla Bolognese. We also share a dessert. Our favorite is the Tuxedo Cake which is perfect to share for 2 after those generous-portioned entrees.“

“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“

“What a wonderful man running the place! And delicious pizza too! 😍 thank you for the wonderful experience!“

“Worked late tonight and didn’t want a pizza. Bought a Jetzie. Wonderful. I’ve got a new favorite.“

“Had a random stop to this Coney during some volunteer work in the area and I was very happy to stop in. Food was great and would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for some great coney that taste like that classic Top Detroit coney spots but out in Pontiac Michigan. Great service, great attitude, great food, even had to tip the waiter who helped because the attention and service was on point off top!!!!“

“Highly recommend! Food and Service are GREAT!!“

“Great food and fast service“

“First time ordering pizza from there. Actually it was very good. We like to frequent Mom and Pop establishments only. Not the commercial pizza places (Jets, Happy's,Pizza Hut, Domino's, Hungry Howie's). We will definitely go again“

“Saw this place when I was at Panera bread. I stopped by and ordered a large pepperoni. I have to say it beats out all the large trash franchises. The young man taking my order was very nice“

“This is by far the best steak and cheese calzones, pizza and bread sticks I've had in a long while. It's in the back of a party store and there is no seating. Carryout. We come from Lansing every chance we get!! The people there are fantastic and thank us over and over for coming back!“

“Forest is such a hidden gem! The food is consistently 10/10, and the recent renovation has made the space even more inviting and vibey. The service is always exceptional, and the staff really knows the menu—they can speak to every dish and make great recommendations. I also love that the menu changes seasonally. It’s thoughtful, creative, and delicious!“

“HAIR EVERYWHERE
Came in 3/6/26 about 3:20pm. There was a blonde hair lady working the front register and getting pizza orders/drinks ready for customers. She had TONS OF HAIR ALL OVER HER BLACK JETS SHIRT. It was literally disgusting.

It was so bad I wanted to take a picture of her and post it here. It looked like she just finished playing with a dog or rolling around on someones carpet and came into work.

No one thought to ask her why does her Jets black shirt look so filthy. She needs a hair net on ASAP!

It didnt (seem) as though she was the cook so I said nothing about it.

But she's grabbing pizza boxes out of the heat lamp oven box and opening box lids to see if the order is correct upon pickup.

Food is always on point here hence the 4 rating but that lady shirt hasn't been washed in weeks. No way that much hair got there in one shift. Shoulder, Chest, just hair!“

“Came here after being ignored at twin peaks after being seated. Food was decent and service was amazing. Wife needed gluten free. She said the gf crust great. Payton was our waitress. She was amazing. Always checking on us and making sure we didn't need anything and how the food was.“

“The best ever we can’t wait to come home to get JETS because they’re not in Tallahassee, Yummy Good!“

“Great pizza! Used the phone BOT and was VERY impressed!“

“Can't go wrong with the cheese bread 🤗“

“We had dinner at Tribu last weekend with another couple and it was one of the best dining experiences. Everything from the ambience, staff, customer service and all of their FOOD were exceptional!! The menu was a soft launch menu as it was their grand opening, but there were so many options that we ended up ordering multiple appetizers, entrees and all of the desserts! Everything was absolutely delicious. The duck wings, tagliatelle, and filet were so flavorful. Great food, great company and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for more!“

“Awesome pizza. Great customer service. Food is fresh.“

“There are a lot of Jets Pizza locations and over the years I’ve tried a few. It was a mistaken on line order that brought me to the Grand River location in Novi. This was the “best” mistake I ever made. The food is always cooked perfectly, orders always correct but the most impressive part of this store is the owner and his staff. There hasn’t been a time that the staff didn’t have a smile and truly treat each and every customer with the utmost respect and no matter how busy they are their smile and friendliness never fades. If you’re near that area or even if it’s not trust me it’s well worth the drive!“

“didn't have any issues server was great and food was excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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.“

“Waited one hour to be seated. Was told it wood be 15-20 mins .there were kids running around the restaurant. With no supervision from management or parents. Didn’t wait . It will be a long time before I go back . So I went to Tomato Appizza right around the corner and had a great dinner. Bye bye buddy’s“