50 Best Italian Restaurants near Novi

“it was our first time here at Maisano's. we were celebrating our 29th anniversary. our server was Layla. She did an awesome job. her service to us made our anniversary extra special. thank you so very much. we will definitely be back.“

“Okay, overall. Revisited this place after many years. So my review is based on my previous many visits here.

Food was good. But felt the minestrone soup kind of lacked the taste. Then the main course which had basil pesto mentioned in it however on the plate it was more of a topping. Felt it missed the generous amount usually they gave earlier. Also saw that they removed the pesto sauce from the "create your own pasta". Earlier the breads always arrived much before the soup did, but this time they came much later (not good). Also it used to be 5 in the basket but now we got only 3!!

Our waiter was fine. He was polite and courteous. We had a wait of about 10 mins and I observed that there were many booths free, perhaps less staff available today..

Vegetarian options: Eggplant parmigiana, minestrone soup, build your own pasta etc.“

“If you're craving Italian food with exceptional service, look no further the dishes are packed with flavor, and every bite feels like a taste of Italy. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal and a warm atmosphere! Thanks, Julian, for always delivering an amazing experience“

“Had a pizza & salad carry out from the Novi location around lunchtime today (2/17/25) and the pizza was SO GOOD! I mean, it’s always great, but today it tasted unusually scrumptious! Thanks, Buddy’s.“

“This jetts location is hands down my favorite spot to order from. They are always super friendly and on time with the order even if they're busy. But that's what makes this place, amazing food and definitely worth the wait every time! Also the employees at this location definitely deserve a raise!“

“In addition to the awesome pizza & subs-there’s a huge selection of salads! The wings at Benito’s are amazing, with several flavors to choose from. Also, the mostaccioli (w/meat sauce & parm/mozzarella cheese) is Incredible. You can even order cannoli here. Love the staff at Benito’s! 😊“

“Good taste as expected and I like the service. We love traditional vegetarian pizza and deep dish too“

“The food and service were amazing. I ordered the shrimp Diavola and grilled octopus to start! Both were amazing! I ordered Rigatoni with steak tips and salmon scampi for mains which both I highly recommend! Jay our server was very attentive and had a great personality! Would definitely request him again! Thank you Aurora ?“

“Great music, amazing food, and perfect service. Great night!“

“We had a bridal shower here today. The staff was amazing, the food was excellent, the organization leading up to the party and communication throughout was top tier. Our overall experience was a 10/10.“

“In our house we are pizza snobs. We try lots of pizza places. We ordered here for the first time today and WOW! it was one of the best pizzas I’ve had. While waiting for our order we were looking at the menu on the wall and we now have a list of things we have to try! We will definitely be back again and again. I will say it was a bit more pricey than the chain places but definitely worth every penny!“

“what a wonderful experience we had at Cafe Cortina! from the complimentary valet, to the matre'd and all of the staff. The food was excellent, the ambiance perfect, and our guardian angel, Besnik, provided excellent suggestions all throughout the night! He never rushed us, and never hovered, he was just magically there whenever we needed anything. It was a perfect dinning expirence and we are grateful for it!“

“We absolutely love Mimmo! It’s become a takeout staple in our household. The food is fresh and delicious. The pizza is the best we’ve had!“

“This place is phenomenal. I don’t say that lightly. Everything was perfect. We got a margarita pizza, the lobster ravioli, and the tiramisu. Couldn’t believe how good the sauce was on the ravioli. The pizza had a soft crunch at the bottom and it was so light! They also serve fresh bread. The tiramisu was a huge portion and enough for two. We also got a chicken soup which was fantastic. Our server Tracey was so kind and welcoming. I will DEFINITELY be back here and recommend it to everyone!!! Huge fan!“

“Very good food with a very good desert“

“Outstanding service - very good food and drinks - the time table on seating was a bit discerning - we would have ordered dessert after a great meal but otherwise a very nice evening“

“Village Pizza catered and delivered food for my son's birthday and they did a fantastic job. The food was delicious, arrived on time, and the order was perfect. I also have to be gluten free, and I loved that there were GF options for me!“

“Cheeseburger medium is excellent“

“Our family , 3 adults, one toddler and one 4 month old, had a delicious and delightful meal on Saturday evening , Even though we arrived 10 minutes to 9 pm( kitchen closes at 9), we were graciously seated by the hostess. The server came over immediately and brought us 2 highchairs. We started our feast with ɓreadsticks and didn't have to wait long for our meals. Everything was perfect.Thanķ you for a lovely evening out! We wiĺl return soon for more of your hospitality!“

“Wonderful meal, great prices, large portions, wonderful service.“

“It’s a great place, with great food and service. My family and I love to come here, but the reservation system doesn’t work well. Even with a reservation you might need to wait 20-30’ in lie. Either they don’t have a good system or don’t respect it. That is definitely an area to improve.“

“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.“

“Antonio's is my go to spot for Lasagna.

We stopped by Sunday late afternoon. 8 of us. Enjoyed lasagna. Seafood manicotti, pizza and other items.

Service Sunday was superb. Our waiter was very attentive and made us laugh on several occasions.

Onto the food. It is consistent and as expected when we eat at this Antonio's. Always tasty. Temperature hot and fresh.

What was an eye shock was the pricing. For three of us my bill before tip was $ 115. 👀😳😳😳.

This includes a 3% " fee " for some reason or another.

Looking closely at the bill. And knowing when looking at the menu. Things here dramatically went up. Lasagna my staple here went from $17.50 to $ 23.50. A pop beverage was $ 4.50 and a side of ranch dressing was $ 2.50. This all gives context to the experience.

I can say that between beverages and ranch for three people I added $ 16 to my bill. 😳.

Desert items were tasty. I don't feel the cheese cake for it's size and what not was worth the $ 7.95. it was a tad over cooked. Not creamy / fluffy as cheesecake should be.

Overall. Atmosphere is what your group makes of it. We had a very good time. Service is what your waiter makes of it. And he was superb. Unfortunately. And this is tricky. The value of what we received here is a HUGE miss. All in all my cost for three of us was $ 136.00 total. And we had one lasagna, two seafood manicotti's. Three pops and two deserts. Casual dining overall at super fine dining pricing.

Our family eats together monthly. We rotate restaurants. We will look to expand our rotation to a tad more affordable and different options in the months to come. Nothing against the food. It's just an expense that has exceeding our willingness to pay.“

“What a find! Our golf group stopped in after golf and everyone enjoyed their meals. Great service. Yummy food. Can’t wait to work our way through the menu. And they have GF for me!“

“Great thin pizza - cooked quickly in a wood fire oven - salad was very fresh“

“My experience was so good but I will say there’s this Karen that was being rude because she was overhearing a convo and funny enough she left a review she’s in the comments now talking all kind of nonsense and I hope no one actually takes her seriously for her lies“

“By far the best Italian restaurant on the west side. Great menu and Very authentic“

“Enjoyed a delicious lunch here today. Food was fabulous, Natalie (server) was excellent. I would recommend asking for her next time you dine here.“

“Friendly atmosphere and attentive staff“

“We give Lelli’s on The Green 5 STARS for tremendous food and even better service! Everything for our party was perfect and we are grateful to Mark Zarkin and Arie for making sure we were so well taken care of to celebrate a very special birthday with just a few close friends and family. We highly recommend it for some of the finest dining around! Thank you Mark and Arie for being such gracious hosts and making it extra special. We’ll be back to pick up some trays to share with our family to celebrate Christmas as well! Happy Holidays and THANKS AGAIN!!“

“Great spot to take the family and grab a quick lunch or dinner. Can’t go wrong with the breadsticks and marinara as a starter here. For our entrees we ordered the fettuccine chicken Alfredo with broccoli and the eggplant parm. Everything was good but what really stood out was our server Chloe, she took the experience to another level. She gets dining out and made sure our visit was an enjoyable one 👍!“

“Food was really good😍 yes“

“Super cozy spot with amazing coffee and delicious sandwiches! Always a great atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“Worked late tonight and didn’t want a pizza. Bought a Jetzie. Wonderful. I’ve got a new favorite.“

“Amazing staff, quality ingredients, and atmosphere“

“What a wonderful man running the place! And delicious pizza too! 😍 thank you for the wonderful experience!“

“Ordered a OG, a large round pepperoni pizza with butter crust. There was a lot of pepperonis, so if you aren’t a huge pepperoni person, maybe ask for less pepperoni. I probably would order it again, but with butter cheese crust the next time.

The garlic mozzarella bread sticks were pretty good, although a little dry. Wish they were a little more cheesy. Most definitely would put Primos as a top 10.“

“One of the best locations, currently. Very friendly and professional staff. I appreciate whenever my food is well-prepared/packaged and visually appealing, no matter the price point. The seemingly fresh vegetable topping options offered coupled with the seasoned crust, made for a very delicious pizza.

Vegetarian options: Fair selection of vegetarian toppings and options available.“

“Best gluten free pizza 🍕 hands down!“

“Ninos Italian Bakery is a hidden gem in Walled Lake.
This small, locally owned bakery consistently delivers some of the most amazing donuts and pastries around—always fresh, delicious, and beautifully crafted. My coworkers are thrilled when I bring them into the office!
We’ve also enjoyed their loaves of bread and their whole cakes.
Beyond the sweet treats, they offer a fantastic variety of savory options, sandwiches, pizza ingredients and take n bakes. Ninos has a small market of specially curated Italian specialties.
The friendly and welcoming staff make every visit a pleasure. If you’re in the area, Ninos is a must-try!“

“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.“

“I love the service and the friendly and efficient staff, but most of all the food. it's always hot, fresh and delicious. Generous portions usually allow for both lunch and dinner. Every Monday I check out the weekly menu to choose which day of the week I'll be treating myself. Sometimes, I end up going twice in one week.“

“A group of friends and myself were bowling and we were a bit hungry so we placed a delivery order for a large deep dish with pepperoni bacon and onions and some plates. Not only was the pizza on point but they provided the plates and napkins they also tossed in some red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese. Our order was promptly delivered to the proper place and the driver was awesome!!!! The best pizza I've had in a minute.“

“An Italian restaurant with great service that updates the menu with seasonal options. Fancier and more expensive than your everyday Italian restaurant but worth it. They have many classic Italian options as well as some interesting options. I tried the five pepper pasta and was blown away. If you love peppers, this is the pasta for you. Creamy, peppery pasta with fresh and pickled peppers and a giant portion of crispy chicken. The calamari was also phenomenal, crispy, tender squish with dipping sauce. Would highly recommend this for a date night. The seafood in the fruits of the sea was overcooked but that might just be bound to happen in this preparation.“

“I ordered cupcakes and a cake for my wedding reception. It was delicious!! The raspberry cream filling in the cake was to die for and everyone likes the cupcakes. They made my wedding cake how I envisioned it and couldn’t be happier!!“

“We have ordered there for years. Today 4/2/2020 was the best service we have ever gotten from order to delivery. Made EXACTLY how we wanted and PIPING HOT! Thank you to whoever made our pizza and wings and to the fastest delivery person! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU A+++! I am no longer hangry. 😃“

“Great pizza! Used the phone BOT and was VERY impressed!“

“It was a pleasure vto meet the owner this morning! I think he is a down to earth kinda guy! Wishing him much more success in the coming months!!“

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

“Waited one hour to be seated. Was told it wood be 15-20 mins .there were kids running around the restaurant. With no supervision from management or parents. Didn’t wait . It will be a long time before I go back . So I went to Tomato Appizza right around the corner and had a great dinner. Bye bye buddy’s“