Italian Restaurants near Saginaw

“Catered pizza here for my elopement party. The new management here is so kind and they offered a great price for serving 30+ people! It is the best spot to go for Italian in Saginaw. My family and I have been eating here for years I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else!“

“I just need to brag on these dudes a second. Made an online order for my JROTC student, he and his friends were supposed to walk across the street at 615 after practice to eat before the meeting at 7. He calls me at 5 telling me that the Sargent said they can't leave at all. Pizza is paid for . Called these guys up, let them know I messed up and needed that pizza within like 10 minutes. Super helpful. Super understanding. It was ready in 7. Fantastic customer service skills and great pizza to boot. You can't ask for a better combination. Thank you Marcos. Y'all saved the world from 3 hangry teens tonight, and were happy to help!“

“Shout out to the most sweetest Young Lady working late shift 7/18/25 customer service out of this world!!!! Me and my kids came in 30 mins before they closed and I messed up my order and she help with no complaint. I wish we would’ve got her name. Thank you so much with the two yellow barrettes You’re the best!!! What food look like I ain’t gonna lie oh yeah yeah yeah“

“Excellent ambiance, service, and food!! Try the sautéed mushrooms👍“

“food is great need to be a lil quicker with service manager gave me a wrong pocket pay better attention being some people cannot have certain foods smh had peppers and I bite into it not to happy the guy who use to run alliance was the best Manager they could have“

“I cant say enough good this about Joes Pizza and pasta. They know my order and are the give some of the best service in the area.

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“Tried this place once and looking forward to going again! They have so many food and dessert options. I enjoyed my chilaquiles and bread pudding.“

“Three of us friends arrived at the restaurant and sat on the patio due to the fact that it was a lovely evening. The wait staff came out and brought us our food and I believe at one point the manager also came out and greeted us. We had some very typical dishes, spaghetti, garlic bread, and my friend had another Italian dish. One friend had wine and two of us had a mixed drink. Our bill came out and it was quite expensive. So we talked about how we did not feel like the price matched the quality or the taste of the food/drinks. I do hope that this local restaurant will make it. I do love supporting a local restaurants. But I was not wowed by the quality or the taste of our Italian food. I hope somebody else has a better experience otherwise. The wait staff was lovely. The environment was lovely and the effort is beautiful.“

“We were really hoping this would be great as it is relatively close to us. We thought it was decent and that’s about it. Very friendly staff and clean dining room for sure. Average to good pizza. Wings were big and meaty, Buffalo sauce was rather plain.“

“The food is delicious 😋 and great service with a good atmosphere we go there once a week 😉“

“Food was amazing! Huge portions and great service! Will definitely be back!“

“Im gluten intolerant, they have so many options its crazy, plus gluten free desserts. From the atmosphere to the friendly service to the incredible food, to the prices. You can not go wrong. If you haven't heard of this restaurant you need to go. IT'S FANTASTIC“

“We can’t stop coming here! The pizza 🍕 is a 10!!“

“It’s the best. Just great food and atmosphere. Been going to Piola for years.“

“I visited Saturday and have been thinking about it ever since. I could write about 5 paragraphs on how much I enjoyed my experience.
Tips: Cash only* There's only about 4 tables inside, but the covered patio was quite pleasant on a 98° afternoon* bring wine, they will charge you $3 for a wine glass and they provide a corkscrew“

“Great food for the whole family!“

“Honestly, we loved eating at Joe's until last month. We ate there very frequently but all the sudden one of the waiters decided to start making a big deal over my 76 year old mother ordering off the kids menu since they don't have a senior menu, and for my 2 kids ordering off the kids menu. They're 12 & 13. The age was no where on their menus or website. After they started to make a problem out of it we pointed out that nowhere was an age listed on anything so they wrote it on marker on their menus. Strange hill to choose to battle on, that you'd rather give up customers that ate there 1-2 times a week over the ages on kids meals. It's kind of ridiculous. Ive never seen a restaurant care. Either way, that was it for us. The kids were really upset. They loved going there.“

“Harrison was exceptional!! Thanks for a wonderful lunch!!“

“I belong to a networking group that meets Thursdays at 7pm. A few will get a pizza, eat a piece. and eat the rest over the next few days. I love the greek salad. He has a full bar as well for events.“

“Just picked up a late lunch to go from NY JOE’S and so glad we did! It couldn’t have been better! Lasagna and grilled chicken Alfredo and absolutely perfect! My compliments to the chef and the staff! Excellent Excellent Excellent“

“a good place to eat 100% recommended, a very clean place and above all very friendly staff.“

“the one if the best Italian restaurant in dwf I really recommend to everyone those who want to make a fun with your Italian meal come here and enjoy it.🤗“

“We had a wonderful meal today with our two grown grandsons. My husband can't get enough of the seafood with clams, shrimp and mussels on linguine with wine sauce...“

“Our daughters recommended we celebrate our anniversary here. We had an amazing experience! Everything was superb. The entire staff was very friendly. Our waiter Caleb went above and beyond! The manager Cathryn, chefs Landon and Frankie made sure they added a special touch to our anniversary dinner. The food is bursting with flavor. The appetizers are so delicious I couldn't stop craving more. The Tiramsu was a perfect bow to a wonderful presentation. We will be returning soon to try the Charcuterie Board. Note: I usually don't crave Italian food. The prices are very reasonable.“

“My family and I ate here for a special graduation event and I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant! Family friendly, great food, and soooo personable! They don’t make you feel like a herd of cattle getting you in and out fast. They truly really care about your experience while you are eating. Very attentive to fill your drink cups, and replenish rolls. We never go out to eat and live down in Alvarado and my husband said he would definately drive up to eat there again. And he is half Italian that comes from a family that is pretty picky when it comes to Italian food. Great experience and I highly recommend it! 5 stars!“

“Went after church for my mom's Birthday with her husband and we were all treated beyond nice by the whole staff. My mom is demanding and always in a hurry so when our server alex kept up with her with a smile i knew he must be superman in disguise as a waiter.
He even went above and beyond to serve my step dad a desert immediately 1st not knowing my stepdad was needing sugar to balance a diabetic need. All alex knew was a request for chocolate lasagna and he brought it quick with awesome energy. My step dad felt better immediately thanks to alex.
He also naturally fulfilled my constint demand for lemons. I make lemon water (a.k.a home made power aid ) where ever i go , I also love lemon soaked calamari and even the broccoli served with salmon deserves a lemon bath. The salmon was perfect. Not too cooked and not too much sauce or seasoning. Light fluffy salmon hit the perfect spot after dieing to eat pasta knowing I'm not saposed to have carbs. My mom had tour of Italy which is the best solution for undecided mom. My step dad had the chicken gnocchi which I was jealous of how good it looked. He enjoyed it very much.
I had too much salad because the dressing is soo addicting. I literally drank a shot of the dressing its soo good.
Most of the serving staff came over to embarrass my mom with the best Birthday sing-a-long which had the whole room singing before the song ended.
The level of communication and collaborating between staff was seamless and could easily see how the head manager joy gave consistant guidance and support to the staff as well to customers. She I believe is really wonder woman in disguise and made the Los Angeles California and San Diego locations seem lost and not functioning anywhere near the level of joy's location. She should be used as the template of how the other locations should perform altho I know no one could perform as well as her or alex.
THANK YOU soo much to everyone at the Best Olive Garden I ever visited.
Wish the Best future to every staff member especially alex and joy, a.k.a. the real Superman and the real Wonder Woman“

“Truckers Pay Attention: If making a delivery to Lockheed Martin, and U have have, come check this place out!! Food is delicious and its about 2-3 minutes walk from big truck park area just across the street, I’ve been getting my lunch here, when I’m in the area, and I gotta tell U: FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY MOST DEFINITELY DELICIOUS!!This place is a hidden treasure!! Highly recommend!!“

“Worst restaurant experience I’ve Ever Ever had in my almost 45 years of life. Worst and most unprofessional staff you will ever come across in Saginaw I promise. I give this place 6-8mths tops before the doors closed based on the unkept signs and building facility. Do Not Do Not waste your time or money here….Rude Rude Rude People no one who works there seems happy and it shows so here we go.. Read Below Entirely for the truth bout this place. So I came in with high hopes for this restaurant and when I first arrived it seemed like your typical whole in a wall restaurant which I love. As we walked in the staff barely greeted us like we were disturbing their evening. The waitress brought us to the table but was very cold instead of warm and welcoming like you expect from an Italian family type restaurant. Of course you gotta get a salad so I did but I asked for croutons and 20 min later I had to go to the kitchen myself and get them. Then our food comes out I got the saltiest not just lasagna but the salty saltiest food I’ve ever had in my life. I couldn’t even eat it and I was starving but the major fumble was then I had to ask for bread that’s supposed to come with the meal that would never happen at Olive Garden I mean this place can’t even give you the bare minimum on customer service. Now the next part is the kicker now keep in mind I still paid for my meal obviously everyone from ownership to management to staff does not care and doesnt carry that true Italian passion you get from other Italian restaurants. And as we left the staff said thanks for the 1 star review my reply “you welcome and you get what you deserve” then an argument insued… Do Not Do Not waste your money or time here they already got my donation hope it helps them make improvements because based on all these reviews the people of Saginaw deserve better than this much better than this. Don’t Support this Place until they are willing to listen to the people and make changes…“

“I normally don’t leave reviews for chain restaurants, but Kourtland S. absolutely deserves recognition. Her service was beyond great—attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. She truly made this Olive Garden experience stand out and incredibly enjoyable. Thanks to her, we’ll definitely be back. Great job, Kourtland!“

“We have been here many times and usually go for my birthday. It’s the place I always pick. It never disappoints. It’s a small restaurant that doesn’t care about mass producing food to serve high volumes of customers. Everything is extremely fresh and is prepared by the order. Yes, it’s more than all the bad chain restaurants, but you get what you pay for. I’ve had the quail, Buffalo mozzarella, and Italian sausage appetizers. They are all so good it’s hard to choose. I’ve had fish, multiple Buffalo cuts, the filet, ribeye, bone in ribeye, etc. it’s all amazing. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Ohh my YUM! We’re from Missouri & came down for the Cotton Bowl (MIZ-ZOU!!!!) and happened to drive by this place. We had garlic cheese bread, spaghetti, pizza, and spaghetti with meatballs. Let me just say, if this place would freeze and ship us food, we would absolutely order it! Do yourself (and your belly) a FULL favor & stop in! Tell Adam we said hi & are already planning our next trip to Texas & making sure Joe’s Pizza & Pasta is our first stop!!!“

“Good place! The staff is very pleasant & helpful!“

“Ordered lasagna and cannoli here for the first time ever! Loved it! Will be back again soon!“

“The food was great! The dinner rolls before the meal were AMAZING!! It’s a cute little restaurant that is very reasonably priced. I HIGHLY recommend!!“

“muy buena comida y servicio, gracias por sus atenciones, buky y luky , volveremos pronto con toda la familia, felicidades!!!!“

“Loved the Family Feel Great Food and Great Location!!!!! We Loved Every Bit of Our Experience!!!! Thank You Picchi Pacchi“

“Vi is the best chef, hands down. Fresh ingredients and she is devoted to her craft.“

“Great restaurant, amazing menu and cocktail list. Very friendly and responsive staff. Had a wonderful dinner experience tonight.“

“A very clean restaurant. The Tuna Tartar was my favorite. The shrimp skewers, pasta Primavera, shrimp alfredo, and kids cheese pizza were all good, too. The meatballs were just okay, but the sauce was wonderful. The waitress was quiet but doesn't deserve the bad reviews given here. She was very attentive, polite and the food came out quick. The portions were small but priced accordingly. We liked that. We didn't overeat or have leftovers to deal with in the hotel.“

“This was my favorite restaurant we ate at while in Fort Worth. The food was rigatoni, crème brûlée, and focaccia appetizer were all delicious.“

“Kris did an excellent job. Lasagna was great as well.“

“Some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. You must try it out!!“

“Love your fabulous hospitality. Cheers!“

“The food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommended.“

“This was our first time here Friday night and my husband and I will definitely be returning. Great quality food especially their specialty pizzas. Hot honey pizza pie is amazing! Also ordered a supreme, which is nothing extraordinary, but it all seemed fresh and great quality ingredients. There dough and sauce. Chefs kiss. 😚 It’s nice to see people having fun at work and still getting their job done. Great atmosphere maybe not necessarily the most romantic but a good spot to grab a bite to eat, a beer and chat with friends. Very home town vibes. I believe our server’s name was Dylan, younger gentlemen, moving and groovin and getting the job done. He did a great job.“

“The veggie pizza was outstanding. So was everything we had. The goat cheese fondue was drool worthy. I can’t wait to go back!“

“This is the Best Pizza Inn around, the staff is always great and the pizza is made to perfection. It’s got the old school pizza inn vibe you remember as a kid. They have some really unique pizzas that you won’t get anywhere else, like the pickle pie, it blurs the lines between a cheese burger and a pizza!“

“excellent!!!! So glad they are open again, and love the drive thru!“

“WOW where do i start. I can't say enough about there food. probably the best Italian restaurant I've ever been too. everything had so much flavor and freshness. I couldn't stop eating. prices are well I believe to cheap for fiod with so much quality. owner was awesome love his true Italian accent.“

“Stopped by with a family member, after taking our kids to Gammil Park and we were super impressed! It’s normally a little out of the way from where we live, but we both agreed that we’d make it a point to stop in (at least) once a month. Between us, we ordered chicken Alfredo pasta, 2 pizza slices, 1 calzone, and spaghetti with meat sauce. The portions were big and each dish was so delicious! Definitely excited to go back and bring friends.“