Last updated September 30, 2026 · ranked from 22,537 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 italian restaurants in and around Detroit, MI, led by Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Andiamo Detroit Riverfront and Medusa Cucina Siciliana. Together they have 22,537 Google reviews; Mootz Pizzeria + Bar has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Detroit, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Old-fashioned pizzas with classic toppings anchor Mootz Pizzeria + Bar at 1230 Library St in Detroit, MI. Its 4.8 Google rating across 8,423 reviews, alongside reviewers’ praise for pizza, attentive service, and repeat visits, supports its number-one ranking. Pasta, small plates, and vegetarian and vegan options broaden the menu, while the on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits. Open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight, the casual, cozy restaurant accommodates lunch, dinner, and late-night meals, with reservations and outdoor seating available.
Classic pizza toppings
Vegetarian and vegan options
Open until midnight
“Always great food! Bri is the best! She took great care of our group!”
River views and an elegant Northern Italian setting distinguish Andiamo Detroit Riverfront at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI. Its No. 2 placement is supported by a 4.7 Google rating across 5,715 reviews, with the supplied excerpts praising attentive service, recommendations and care with a gluten-free meal. A diverse wine list, live music and a quiet, romantic atmosphere add to the dining experience. Vegetarian and vegan options broaden the offerings, while a private dining room accommodates group occasions. Reservations are required.
Northern Italian cooking
River views
Attentive service
“Mike H. Was amazing! Quick on the service and overall attention to the request of our table. Going out for dinner you hope him as server”
Sicily’s culinary heritage gives Medusa Cucina Siciliana a specific focus among Italian restaurants in Detroit, MI. Its No. 3 placement is supported by a 4.7 Google rating across 172 reviews, with diners praising the Sicilian dishes, flavorful food, drinks, and attentive service. The women-owned restaurant on Selden Street offers small plates, vegan and vegetarian options, and late-night food in a cozy, romantic setting. Reservations, outdoor seating, and a private dining room provide options for different dinner plans.
Sicilian culinary focus
Vegan and vegetarian
Late-night food
“We came in for our 8PM reservation at the bar only to be told to wait because people who were waiting for their non-bar tables were in the seats and they couldn’t move them. Fine. We sat down about 20 minutes past 8PM. We did the tasting…”
Coastal-chic decor and mid-century design frame Mad Nice’s modern Italian menu at 4120 2nd Ave in Detroit, MI. It earns fourth place with a 4.6 Google rating from 2,528 reviews and guest praise for flavor, presentation, ambiance and attentive service. Small plates, vegan and vegetarian options give diners several ways to approach the menu, while brunch and late-night food extend its appeal beyond dinner. The setting is cozy, romantic and upscale; reservations are recommended, and there is usually a wait.
Modern Italian menu
Weekend brunch
Vegan options
“We enjoyed everything from the decor to the staff and the food was well presented but the flavors were on top!! We can't wait to go back”
Handmade pastas and rustic Italian cooking put Giovanni's Ristorante at No. 5, backed by a 4.7 Google rating from 1,392 reviews. The mother-and-son-run restaurant at 330 Oakwood in Detroit, MI pairs a quiet, romantic setting with family history: one reviewer describes intimate seating surrounded by family portraits. Another praises the veal parm and chicken marsala. A visit from Sinatra adds a historical detail, while a wine-serving bar and private dining room round out the experience. Reservations are recommended.
Handmade pastas
Mother-and-son run
Private dining room
“Giovanni's is the kind of old school, family run Italian restaurant you see portrayed in films that you dream of going to. The intimate seating area feels like a walk-in family album with family portraits displayed all about.
The menu i…”
A wood-beamed, covered patio gives El Barzon Restaurante a distinctive setting for Italian and Mexican fare in Detroit, MI. Its No. 6 placement rests on a 4.5 Google rating from 1,178 reviews, with supplied reviewers praising the food, attentive service and patio. The intimate dining space suits date nights, while a private dining room and children’s menu accommodate groups and families. An on-site bar offers wine, beer and cocktails; dinner reservations are recommended.
Covered patio
Italian and Mexican
Private dining room
“The manger Dawn aka Fernando lol was absolutely amazing!!!!!! The food was so good and it’s the cutest place for a date night!!”
Old-school decor and traditional Italian fare give Amore da Roma a distinct place at No. 7 among Italian restaurants in Detroit, MI. Located at 3401 Riopelle St, it combines a quiet, historic setting with lunch and dinner service, vegetarian options and an on-site bar. Its 4.3 Google rating across 1,254 reviews supports its inclusion, while a private dining room and outdoor seating add flexibility for different occasions. Dinner reservations are recommended, and free street parking and a free parking lot are available.
Traditional Italian fare
Historic dining setting
Private dining room
“Nice Diner where a small wedding party Ate, Drank and converse. Waiter was very kind and made sure All were Satisfied..”
Relish tray starters, old-school table service and an elegant supper-club setting distinguish Mario's Northern Italian Cuisine & Banquet Center in Detroit, MI. It earns rank 8 with a 4.1 Google rating across 1,875 reviews and a review praising the veal marsala. Live music, dancing and event shuttles add to the dinner experience, while a private dining room accommodates group meals. Vegetarian and vegan options broaden the choices, and dinner reservations are recommended.
Supper-club setting
Relish tray starters
Live music
“BEWARE GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
Going out for a birthday dinner to Mario’s was a dreadful night for our entire group. knowing ahead of time how horrible the service has been the last few times, my heart sank. when I saw the dinner was at Mari…”
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Each italian restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Detroit category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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