50 Best Italian Restaurants near Utica

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

“Best pizza in the macomb county.“

“This restaurant is so amazing! The people are so kind and are always so social and helpful. The food is delicious and I love the bread that they serve. I enjoy their mocktails and would 100% recommend this place to anyone who enjoys kind people and a wonderful cuisine.“

“Our favorite restaurant when we come to Royal Oak! Great food without breaking the bank for a date night.“

“Stopped in while I was out that way had a great steak sub !“

“We enjoyed our anniversary dinner at this fabulous restaurant tonight. We have been wanting to go here for a while. the food was spectacular. I had the salmon , and my husband the lasagna. enjoyed the charcuterie board to start. Austin was our server , and made sure we had what we needed. thank you Austin for making us feel comfortable and celebrated. at the end of the evening the owner came over to recognise our anniversary and say hello. if you get the chance to eat here you will love it. Terra and Glenn.“

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

“Our favorite spot since moving here 5 years ago. Felt welcomed the first time there. Chef Lindsey came to check on our group since one had food allergies, ALL our meals were delicious, the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, especially Gabby, Sam, Jen & Ashley, but honestly they’re all incredible! We are blessed to be close enough to walk or ride our bikes there and enjoy their patio when the weathers iffy. Highly recommend!“

“The best of the best!!! Must try the Italian sub with the sub sauce! Guaranteed you will be addicted!!!“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food and great service. Frank you have yourself a great restaurant. Great seeing you and meeting the amazing chef. My parents were so happy!!“

“We love Carlos pizza!! We order from them at least a couple of times a month and we have Always had a great experience! Very friendly service the orders are always correct and the food is excellent! Not only are the pizzas great but we order from them for our family birthday parties and we have found that their salads, chicken tenders and lasagna are also so very yummy!
Definitely give them a try you will not be disappointed!!“

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

“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!“

“I brought my kids to this Olive Garden location, and we had an amazing experience from start to finish. Everything—from the service to the food—was exceptional.

Our server, Selena, went above and beyond. She was pleasant, attentive, and had perfect timing when checking in on us. She made sure we had everything we needed, from extra ranch to refills and endless breadsticks, all with a warm and genuine attitude. It’s refreshing to see someone who truly enjoys their job!

The food was hot, delicious, and loaded with cheese—just the way we like it. Our drinks were always full, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“We were there on a Saturday night, party of 13, I did reserve table and waiter, who has served us before, Nick O., both the food and Nick were great. Though we had two tables, close together, we were treated so good, from the drinks to dessert it was great. Nick kept our drinks full, our appetizers were spot on, my grandson loved the calamari, first time trying it, our entrees were so good, a variety was tried by all, from chicken, pasta, steak, pork chops. Even a overly cooked steak was fixed fast. Thanks for making our night fun“

“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.“

“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.“

“Recently got a salad from here. While the amount was plentiful, there was hardly and cheese on it like it was suppose to have and the ranch dressing was very watery and had no flavor at all. Atmosphere was nice, the woman at the counter was super nice as well. Will give them another shot, but definitely won’t be asking for their ranch.“

“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!!!“

“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 😍👍🥰“

“You guys made our entire night, me and my mom went into Aurelio Italian grill for dinner today. It was outstanding restaurant and food & love the atmosphere. It was our first time there & definitely not be the last we will keep going back!! Thank you the staff for being wonderful. The lady that greater us was so brightful and cheering and so thoughtful and passionate about your guys food.“

“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 💕“

“First, let me say that if you have not been to Gnocchi Italian, you absolutely MUST GO! This place is amazing. A 10 out of 10! I've been to Italy several times, and Gnocchi Italian serves the absolute best gnocchi that I have ever tasted — even better than 80% of the restaurants in Rome. Everything is made from scratch; the gnocchi is made from ricotta, giving it an incredibly creamy and rich flavor. There are 45 varieties of gnocchi! I had the seafood gnocchi (scallops and jumbo shrimp in lobster sauce served over gnocchi). My companion ordered a breast of chicken over gnocchi smothered in alfredo sauce and topped with Muenster cheese. The proprietor, Chef Jeff, has run this place 8 years, and he is incredibly talented. Of course, they do serve other traditional Italian dishes besides gnocchi. They're all wonderful, from the spaghetti to the lasagna to the meatballs to the veal — everything is done to perfection. The portions are generous. Also, they have excellent red wines which are moderately priced. We ordered a bottle of Merlot. Finally, you will be amazed at their special house creamy garlic salad dressing, and.... the most delicious cream of wild mushroom soup I have ever tasted! If you see it on the menu you must order it, it was out-of-this-world delicious. Our thanks to Chef Jeff, for treating us to an amazing dining experience. You bet we will be back very soon!“

“I miss the city chicken on Thursday I was a crossing guard for Clintondale schools and that was our hangout on payday. Now I live in the UP. I hope to stop by the next time I come home“

“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!“

“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.“

“Never a disappointment! Have been going there since they opened! ❤️❤️“

“This isn’t a typical location for us, so when my husband came home and we were missing the soups for our order it wasn’t worth driving back. I was frustrated in the moment bc paying over $20 per person and missing an item that isn’t worth driving the distance back for is no fun (and left me a little hangry). BUT, after submitting my survey feedback they were able to rectify the situation and I really appreciated that. I will be making sure in future orders we double check before leaving, but appreciated the quick response from their team!“

“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.“

“Food was great, and server Loretta was very good too!“

“Amazing food! Best creamy Romano dressing!“

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

“Nice family-owned place. Great food, great service. I was there with a group of 6 and we took our time after dinner. Never once did we feel like we were being hurried out.

Vegetarian options: Pizza, cheese ravioli, pasta dishes“

“As an Italian, I approve! Everything was spectacular.“

“great restaurant, lovely accomodations“

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

“We had a reservation for 2 and there was only a table near the restrooms or between two very boisterous large group seatings. The waiter was attentive and sensitive to the noise. His recommendations of the Sushi Pizza was excellent - uniquely prepared flatbread filled with savory smoked salmon, cheeses and seasonings and presented as sushi. Lovely. The Carpaccio was paper thin and welk-presented. A full plated giant Calzone rounded out the dinner, but the top was overdone without having had the marinara on top. Overall a good choice. We'll be back for another meal.“

“LOVE the tiramisu martini!!!! the best!!!“

“Got a catering package yesterday for our family holiday celebration. Everything was amazing! The salad, potatoes, pasta & chicken were all delicious“

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

“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 ☺️“

“Absolutely amazing..so much food for the price.we were full before we received the entrees.the salad is one of a kind.great atmosphere and the waitress Rebecca was so exceptional and sweet we will be back .I highly recommend this location!!!“

“The food and service were excellent. Jasmin could not have been nicer. She had the ability to remember our order (no need to write anything down) and get it right. The mushroom appetizer was great and the Branzino was just wonderful. Thankfully there are still places with great food and a great staff. Thank you!“

“Great server great good. Love this place“

“The pizza is the best! The round pizza is more of a New York style that has a crust that has a nice chew and those yummy cheesy bubbles that occur from baking. Service is always a plus. A hardworking and friendly staff. The atmosphere is that of your quaint neighborhood sports bar that's always been around. It's cramped but not uncomfortable. Cozy if anything.“

“Once a month, or more like once a week, lately…we love Luigi’s!“

“The food was really good! The portions *looked* small for the price we paid, however, after eating we realized how filling, hearty, delicious, comforting the food was. The gnocchi was delicious and pillowy soft. The Alfredo tastes homemade. Best chicken Parmesan I’ve ever had, so good! The panini’s are basic, but not bad at all. Close to home, good food. Just a tad pricy but as long as quality is consistent, the prices will be justifiable.

Parking: In a small strip mall just outside of Meijer on van dyke“