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.“

“Being a chef Only one complaint Inconsistent texture of the noodles in my pasta dish usually caused by inadequate water volume Was super loud inside but obviously was packed The staff was great ! Drinks were awesome Great presentation Attention to detail great Service great Portion sizes good“

“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.“

“Awesome food and super nice staff.“

“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!“

“It was like being in Rome or Palermo, very 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.“

“Preordered a couple large Mufaletta’s a few weeks in advance for my daughters birthday party. They were ready and made to perfection the day of. The second we put them out to serve they were devoured. 10/10 will be back. Highly recommended.“

“The cleanest Restaurant you will ever find. Service top notch. Food is excellent and always so fresh. Soups are made daily with homemade recipes/fantastic selections.“

“We had dinner there yesterday I was with my brother and niece we had Veal Siciliano and Shrimp and Chicken Marsala it was delicious I would recommend this place to anyone“

“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.“

“I placed an order with them for a small Veggie pizza but went to a different Carlo's Pizza for the pick up. I did nor realize that this is 25 minutes away; therefore, I offered and insisted on paying for my pizza since I can't go that far. They were very polite and did nor accept the payment. I live more than 55 minutes away from them, therefore, I waned to thank them by giving them this review.“

“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.“

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

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

“I have to say, my family and I were first time customers to Little Italy Roseville and it was outstanding! Not just the food, but the service as well! There is such a variety on the menu to choose from -- I wanted a little bit of everything.😅 AJ was extremely helpful, approachable, and he even brought out the pizza to my car for me.

10/10 definitely going back and would recommend to any pizza lovers out there. Oh, and the wings?!? Phenomenal -- I'm not even a bone-in kind of guy, but these BBQ wings were the bees knees!“

“My wife said the salad and Lasagna were exceptional. My Pork Chop was well prepared and tasty. However, the garlic mashed potatoes were terrible. Tasted like instant potatoes and watery. Wondering what went wrong.“

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

“My wife and I went there as a birthday present from our grandson . Our server was a young lady named Albrey she was very pleasant and did a fantastic job. The food very good .“

“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.“

“A wonderful restaurant that we have been enjoying for 8+ years now. We live a bit up north so don’t have the chance to visit as often as we’d like… The atmosphere is Top Notch. Very relaxing, great mood lighting and the decorations are great to take in. We’ve never been disappointed with our food or our service. The manager is a warm and friendly fellow and all the staff are quick to help or offer assistance. Derek the Bar tender did a great job of attending to us and make sure we were comfortable. If you’re in a “rush” this may not be the best place to stop in. The wait for a great meal is not bad at all, but you won’t get fast food or Coney Island fast… and the quality food is way above. I highly recommend stepping out and giving this place a try!“

“Fantastic food, reasonably priced. Meatball sub is incredible! Looking forward to the Eggplant Parm & Chicken Piccata“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Today was our first visit with the family. After leaving Anton Art Center, we found this Gem! Across the street from the Firehouse. Everyone loved their meal, large portions and very good food. we will be back, absolutely 💯“

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

“All food was good. Although one guest ordered a steak entree medium rare expecting “some pink”. It was more rare than medium Otherwise service was great. Other foods and salads were spot on. Overall a nice dinner experience with the family.“

“Decided to try this place out. Had the lasagna with a salad and it was delicious. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and the prices were fair for a homemade meal. Definitely will be returning.“

“Amazing food! Best creamy Romano dressing!“

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

“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.“

“The BEST Italian in Shelby Township. All homemade and I've been ordering from them from day one and never had a bad meal. Authentic and delicious. Enjoy.“

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

“Stopped in for lunch. Being a conisseaur of French onion soup, of course I ordered it. Hands down one of the BEST I have had! my mom ordered the lemon chicken and I ordered Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Both were excellent dishes and packed with home made flavor. I will for sure be going back to try more dishes and for more French onion!!“

“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 😍👍🥰“

“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“

“Amazing food and the nicest people!“

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

“First time coming here with my friend it was awesome. Second time with another friend even better! But my latest trip average at best. But after seeing the review with the customer with the plastic bag in the food. That is completely unacceptable but that is not my experience and take that for what it is worth.Just wanted to express that my experience here at this restaurant has been consistent.“

“This restaurant was recommended. This restaurant was amazing delicious food, seasoned to perfection. The atmosphere outside was amazing as the service was top notch“

“Ordered online and my order was ready before the estimated time, which is fine because I was also there before that time. The pizza was good as were the breadsticks and I wasn’t the only one who thought so; my kids did too. This is only my 3rd or 4th time ordering from here since this location has opened, but I know we’ll do it again.“

“great restaurant, lovely accomodations“

“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.“

“Most all the pasta is homemade. Great eggplant, special appetizer, calamari, grilled octopus. All wonderful ministroni soup, well done. Lamb chops and special pasta with shrimp outstanding. Server was not trained in wine service. Ordered a nice bottle of wine was not offered a taste and over forward each glass. New telepizza for dessert, was just right for the three of us.“

“On Oct 21, 2026, My friends mom and I visited your establishment for lunch. Due to a recent fall and health issues, I had my seated 4 wheel walker with me.( I am 60, and my friend 79). Ava, a beautiful, friendly, and very customer oriented server/hostess went above and beyond to accommodate my physical incapacitated afflictions. She directed us to a booth since my concern was sitting on hard chairs due to my injuries. I didn't want my walker to inconvenience any traffic flow, and Ava immediately offered a close location out of staff and customers way yet within reach for me to retrieve. My first visit back to Olive Garden is once again memorable. The ordering suggestions that Ava made to keep myself within budget were superb. My guest and I enjoyed the soup, the salad, the bread sticks and shared an appetizer of the 5 meatballs. Top Notch delicious food as always, yet, our hostess/server made it extra special. For her age, it is so nice to see someone who enjoys their job, makes customers feel special, and checks on them with that continuously smiling, friendly, genuine attitude. She needs to be recognized for the valued employee she is! As a nonpaid reviewer, I acknowledge and promote services and the people who stand out. Positive recognition deserves to be acknowledged. Olive Garden of Rochester Hills is lucky to have Ava as an employee..... Please share this with her. Sincerely, a truly satisfied customer! I will always remember that lunch that day Oct 21, 2026 Wednesday.. (Beth and guest)“

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

“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.“

“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.“