27 Best Italian Restaurants near Waterford

“I love pizza. And apparently so does chubby charlie's... The dough perfect. The sauce tasty. The cheese 100% mozzarella. The toppings endless... I challenge anyone who's a pizza lover like me to ask for a topping on a pizza that this place doesn't have.“

“Had Ever as our waitress today. Very bubbly, lovely smile and personality. Very tentative. I maybe from Texas, but anytime I’m back in Waterford to visit family, I would definitely come back here to eat. Service was amazing.“

“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!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“From outside it appears to be a large liquor store, inside you realize they are so much more! Great place if you need to grab something for lunch quickly. Sandwiches and pizza slices made fresh and ready to go! They also have x-lg pizza"s that are perfect for a party or the big game. Food is good and reasonably priced. Service is fast and friendly, I love Bushemis would definitely recommend.“

“Best pizza 🍕 and bread sticks! Had the salad 🥗 too and it was so good.“

“Re made my 1st pizza rude,with attitude like i was in the wrong made me think i shouldnt order again, and rather order from Bloomfield loction intead!!!!!!!!!!ll
bc no cheese on half of it. !!!!!!
Buttttt!! They did remake it and it was fixed !!!!
Ordered 4 pizzas since each amazing!! Best jets around delivery fees are more reasonable better then hungry howies
Right next to us at 6+ just for the delivery fee..not tip for delivery.
I'm addicted this jets always goes above and beyond always looks and tastes amazing. Delivery drivers quick and easy ! Thank you. ? if any thing changes I WILL EDIT AND POST AGAIN I DO REVIEWS ALOT!!!!
AND DONT WANT PEOPLE WASTING MONEY OR TIME...“

“I always try to find a pizza place that isn't a chain, but when you have to step away from that, Jet's is my go-to. Jet 10 Detroit-style deep dish is one of the best pizza's every created. This place knocked it out of the park like they always do!“

“Aurora Italiana was an exquisite culinary oasis, luxuriously nestled in West Bloomfield.

Perhaps the most alluring element of this restaurant is the atmosphere. Upon entering, I felt transported to the kind of exclusive & elite restaurants found in New York or Beverley Hills. The lighting & mood was magnificent as a walked through the drapes of cherry blossom-like flowers and intriguing art. The staff was superior! They were hospitable, accommodating & knowledgeable!

Most important, the food was exceptional! I started my meal with the burrata, it was as fresh as that you would find in Alto Adige! The caesar salad was just what should be expected, crisp, flavorful & just the right balance of dressing, cheese & romaine. The filet mignon could be cut with a butter knife & was tender, flavorful & aged to perfection!

We will be sure to visit Aurora Italiana again very soon - MANGIA!“

“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!“

“you go there you're family...“

“we went for dinner 2/21/25. we had an excellent meal of the bolognese pizza and the mushroom ravioli. the flavors were so well put together. Our server Nick, was a great embassador the restaurant. we will definitely be going again..“

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

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“The restaurant needs to be a bit quieter and cozier.

The music definitely needs to be changed .
Italian classics would give it a nice ambiance .
Get rid of the two mannequins .
They do nothing but add confusion to the identity of the restaurant .

Doing the above would definitely add character and warmth to the restaurant.
Otherwise its like a big confused barn.“

“Had calamari which was like eating rubber. Pasta was very good although the waitress didn't know if the pasta was made in-house. Pizza was the star. It's the best around this area. Service was slow.“

“The food was incredible but even better our waiter Tomas was the sweetest person ever. I hands down have never had such a good experience or waiter/waitress anywhere else. He was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed he was constantly checking up on us making sure if we wanted refills or needed something he could get it for us. Thank you Tomas.“

“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.“

“Back in April we camped down the street and it was cold and rainy so we found a "random" pizza place to get food since we didnt feel like cooking. It was really great pizza! So great that we were back in the area this weekend and grabbing pizza and cheese bread from there was our choice for our dinner. The staff was super friendly and food delicious, again. This will be a place we stop at every time we are in the area. Yum!“

“This place is SO cute inside!!!! And outside

Got the minestrona soup. That was super good! God an order of the fried ravioli, and the mozzarella wedges! Both were good but we preferred the ravioli. Got a custom mixed drink and that was delicious! Got the stuffed shells, and the creamy ravioli. Omg both were sooooo good! The best Italian we’ve ever had!!!

Wish we lived closer, we’d come back all the time!!“

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

“Shout out to Ken last night! It’s always great to meet a like-minded artist! Of course, Jets has always been the best around! Ive tried GL a couple of times and they always fall short. Thank you for always delivering excellent customer service, Great tasting pizza and good deals!“

“So I used to get lunch from here back in the early 90s when I worked next door at Atlas Food Land, I've been back a few times over the years, and this time, I brought my daughter and her reaction to the place was asking me if we could start going here more frequently, the bacon cheeseburger is my favorite, but you definitely can't go wrong ordering the breakfast.“

“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!“

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

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

“I did pick up and it was busy so had a bit of a wait. No one said 'be right with you" or I'll be with you in a minute". No one even made eye contact with me which I felt was rude. Aside from that experience, the pizza package I got was delicious. Plenty of bacon and pepperoni on each slice, nice cheesy bread and awesome specialty deep dish.“

“Buddy’s Pizza is hands down my favorite spot for Detroit-style deep dish. Locally owned and consistently delicious, I always go for The Detroiter—perfectly crispy crust, cheesy goodness, pepperoni, and that signature sauce layered on top. Their cheese bread is addictive, and the house-made vinaigrette on their fresh salad is a must-try. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout, Buddy’s delivers every time. If you love deep dish done right, you can’t go wrong here. It’s a true Michigan gem that never disappoints.“