15 Best Italian Restaurants near Okemos

“Great service and food. Richard did a great job serving and recommending the cheese bread! Amazing.“

“Our waitress was very friendly and very nice, laid back atmosphere. Great service!“

“Ordered a pizza and cheese bread tonight…we are long term customers prob 13 years….tonight all meat and cheese bread were phenomenal!! Great job!! Crust perfect!! Thank you!“

“My new favorite Italian restaurant in the area. The salad was great and fresh. The bread and oil is the best in the area. Their Creole Shrimp and sausage pasta entree is fantastic. My new go to Italian meal in the area. This place is a hidden gem in Lansing. Service was excellent, the price was great for the meal. We had a party of ten and our waitress did not miss a beat. Everyone loved their meal. The portion was on the large side and everyone one tool home food with them. Only a large appetite will finish their meal.If you like Italian food it is a must go to place. They have Mexican and American style dishes too.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp access to the restaurant.“

“We were traveling and stopped by this store for dinner. It was a pleasant surprise. They took our order, and we received our grinders in a very timely manner. But, best of all was just how good the grinders were; fresh juicy meat, ample amount of cheese, with fresh veggies, and it all tasted delicious. I would have to say that this Mancino's has given us the best grinders we can remember. Keep up the great work!“

“As a fellow restaurant worker the chicken carbonara was a solid 8/10 I worked in fine dining and this pretty close with the substitutions. The meat was well seasoned, there was enough broccoli and bacon wasn't skimpy at all. The bread sticks caught me by surprise they were awesome! Pizza was good didn't have expectations but I was also hot, nothing was cold and the staff were friendly. They always checked on the guests when they came to the lobby, every had a positive attitude.First time customer, see you again....“

“My husband and I recently dined at Toscana for the first time, and it was an experience that left a lasting impression. While the food was undeniably delicious and the drinks were expertly crafted, what truly set this restaurant apart was the exceptional service. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were warmly welcomed by the bartenders, Fynn and Manny. Their genuine hospitality made us feel right at home, and their attentive care throughout the evening was unparalleled. Fynn's recommendation for my meal turned out to be a delightful surprise, showcasing his deep understanding of the menu and his commitment to ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience. Not only did the staff excel in providing outstanding service, but they also went above and beyond to accommodate our inquiries and preferences. When I inquired about an ingredient in one of the desserts, Nathaniel kindly brought out a sample for me to try, ensuring that I was completely satisfied with my choice. Manny took the time to share insights about the local area, making us feel like valued newcomers here in Michigan. Overall, our visit to Toscana was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of delectable cuisine and unparalleled hospitality has left us eagerly anticipating our next visit. Thank you to the entire team for making my birthday celebration truly memorable!“

“LOVE the management and wait staff! It feels like family!“

“I ordered the grilled glazed pork chops and OMG. Those things were absolutely Devine!! If you do nothing else with ya life ! You gotta try them.. you can thank me later“

“I will preface this by saying…I am currently sitting across from the most beautiful and now happiest 38 week pregnant woman to ever walk this earth. She is 1/2 way through her spaghetti and has already had to stop to happy dance 7.3 times (the soundtrack here is immaculate).Last week my fiancé, then 37 weeks pregnant, came across a friend’s date night post while scrolling the ever present Facebook. The immediate joy in her eyes was followed by her excitedly leaning across the coach to shove her phone in my face. I knew at that time, our visit to Relli’s was inevitable.Let me back up and add here, that Relli’s is a 40min drive from our town of Owosso, which is a variable desert of Italian food. Being that Italian food has been part of EVER major event in our lives, Relli’s was the exact choice for our last date before becoming parents.Now to the meat sauce of this review…we were greeted by a smiley and kind server named Paige. The warmth and grace she spoke to us with set the perfect mood for what was to come.We both looked at the menu and had almost instant connections with a particular item. Being that she is 38 weeks pregnant with our lovely little girl, I of course ordered her 2nd favorite so she could have both.Our salads were “bussin” as Gen Z would say, but next came the breadsticks, 10 of them to be exact. However “10” is a rather modest number to describe the LITERAL BAKING SHEET of breadsticks that was placed on our table. As I separated breadstick one, steak literally filled the air because the crispy outside so valiantly shielded the moist and soft insides.If you are still reading this, you are probably noticing that I haven’t even mentioned the main dishes. That is because I could write a LITERAL periodical on our pastas.She went with the classic spaghetti, i the three cheese stuffed shells. I, being the complete bearded savage that I am, went for the first bite with gusto as her plate was barely in contact with the table.When I tell you my girl is an empath, I mean it in the most extreme way. This woman feels feelings for me that I have never been able to process. Well when I took that bite, my body went into immediate relaxation and she (and I’m assuming my unborn daughter) felt it as well.The most unbelievable part of this oddesy to this point is that I, afore mentioned bearded savage, was able to feel hers as she took her first bite of the spaghetti.I’m trying to wrap this up as we sit here with our to-go boxes, 5min before they close, so I’ll conclude by saying…I have been all around this lovely world, I’ve been to New York’s oldest Italian joint, I’ve been to Rome in the shadow of the Vatican, but never, in my 37 years on this planet, in the many miles on these tires, have I EVER had Italian food like this.10/10 RECOMMEND, Paige rules, End.BTW…our final bill was $37 and we are leaving with 3 FULL to-go containers.“

“John Marco gracious host/owner and his food is very delicious. My sister and I stopped by to get something to eat since we are attending a tattoo convention in the area. Not from around the area and we are vegan. The food was really good and would recommend it to anyone .“

“The staff does a good job. Food is always good. Doesn't take them long either. The longest I've waited is ten minutes. Everyone loves their ranch dressings so don't forget those. Fair prices. I enjoy this one in Haslett on the corner in that little outlet. Worth the trip.“

“Best Pizza (fast and reasonably priced) in Mason currently in my opinion. Mason has so many pizza options but this is top of my list. Sauce, Crust and cheese is perfect amounts to combine flavors. Very fast delivery also. I've only had 1 issue with them the 4 years I've ordered from them but I don't expect perfection everytime. we are human and it hasn't happened again.“

“Stopped in with a party of 10 on Saturday. MSU graduation day. Called ahead. Very polite. Got to the restaurant. Slight wait while they set up the table.Once seated. Two very kind servers. Place was packed busy. Prompt on bread sticks. Salad bowls full ! Never a drink empty.Main dishes were from what I could tell by the empty plates very good. I enjoyed the penne mushroom sauce with chicken dish ALLOT !From start to finish our group dinner experience was very good before commencements. We will return without hesitation ! Thanks guys !“

“For new years day to only have 2 people working inside the store was not a good idea. I was told 25 30 min for a Togo order after 30 min I went in to get my order and like I said only 2 workers were there my order say on the rack for an extra 15 min before it was handed to me.“