20 places to get the most authentic Italian food in metro Detroit

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 7:02 pm

In the mood for Italian cuisine? From perfectly prepared pies to seafood pastas, here are 20 restaurants in and around Detroit to satisfy your craving.

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Ottava Via
1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit
313-962-5500
Centered right in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, Ottava Via serves homemade Italian dishes in a warm and inviting setting. Enjoy a pizza and panini in a stylish antiques-adorned space. Ottava Via’s imported stone pizza oven bakes pies in 90 seconds. Patio seating and an outdoor Bocce Ball court is available.
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Pop’s For Italian
280 W. 9 Mile Rd., Suite #2, Ferndale
248-268-4806
Pop’s brings the heart of the house into the dining room. All dishes are shareable in a family style approach. This family-owned Italian restaurant prepares every meal by hand with the freshest ingredients. Pair a Brick Oven Neapolitan pizza with one of Pop’s 32 rotating wines.
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La Dolce Vita
17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-865-0331
Established in 1995, La Dolce Vita serves a wide range of Italian cuisine. La Dolce Vita is famously known for their Sunday brunch. Enjoy bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys on their patio while listening to a live band. Every second Sunday of the month, La Dolce Vita invites you to wear your PJs to brunch. La Dolce Vita is “Detroit’s best kept secret.”
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Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell St., Detroit
313-567-7879
Located in the Eastern Market, Supino Pizzeria brings New York style pizza to your plate. Supino is a busy place for thin-crust pizza and generous individual slices. They provide novel toppings such as egg and turkey. Supino Pizzeria serves a daily special for slices if you feel adventurous with your pizza too.
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Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant
2356 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
734-283-3354
Family owned and operated, Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant brings their family recipes to your family’s dinner plates. Gregorio’s serves both beer and wine to compliment your meals. House favorite’s include their homemade lasagna and eggplant parmigiana as well as their mouthwatering butternut squash ravioli.
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Andiamo
(multiple locations)
313-567-6700
Andiamo has nine unique locations, nine authentic Italian experiences. With so many locations to choose from, Andiamo’s Detroit Riverfront is a must-see. This elegant location is inviting and sophisticated inside while on the out, you overlook the water. In 2017, the Riverfront location was awarded the Diner’s Choice Award for the best in the area. Half off bottled wine Wednesdays is a Andiamo specialty deal.
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El Barzon
3710 Junction St., Detroit
313-894-2070
El Barzon is an upscale Mexican and Italian restaurant combining your favorite foods. They provide an experience that cannot be duplicated anywhere. The menu combines the best of both popular worlds while being unique and different.
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Bacco Ristorante
29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield
248-356-6600
Known for their fresh ingredients and presentation, Bacco Ristorante channels classic Italian recipes and concepts to create its original menu. Bacco Ristorante is committed to sourcing fresh ingredients from local farms and selects the best organic meat. Bacco provides a cozy dining area and an on-site garden. This ristorante also has more than 400 wines to choose from.
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La Pecora Nera
1514 Washington Blvd., Detroit
313-315-3040
Located in the heart of Detroit, La Pecora Nera serves uniquely crafted Italian subs, coffee, gelato, and more. “La Pecora Nera” is Italian for “The Black Sheep.” Fresh sliced meats and veggies on soft Italian rolls are delectable sandwiches for anytime of day. Fan favorites include the Turkey Bella; turkey breast, romaine lettuce, roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, bacon, fresh basil, house garlic and herb aioli prepared on fresh bread.
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Luigi’s
36691 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Township
586-468-7711
Luigis is open seven days a week serving you nostalgia and originality. It is a neighborhood restaurant that has served generations for over 60 years. Luigis originally opened as a pizzeria in the early 1950s. Their award winning pizza speaks for itself along with their specialty lamb chops, steaks, pasta, and seafood.
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Testa Barra
48824 Romeo Plank Rd., Maccomb
586-434-0100
Testa Barra is a new restaurant featuring modern Italian cuisine. The appetizers are generous and delicious. Enjoy a delicious tomahawk pork chop on a stylish patio.
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Bucci
20217 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods
313-882-1044
Bucci cooks every dish from scratch. Only fresh and authentic ingredients are in the kitchen. This seasonal Italian cooking is made from an open kitchen and provides a rotating wine list. While waiting on your food, you can watch chefs in action preparing your meal. Their fettucini alfredo is a dining favorite.
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Due Venti
220 S Main St., Clawson
248-288-0220
Due Venti provides seasonal Northern Italian cuisine served in an airy, polished dining room. The husband and wife chef team prepare in house creating authentic products of deliciousness. You can find exquisite cheeses, cured meats and olive imported directly from Italy on their menu. Also, you’ll find locally grown produce, dairy and meats that support local Michigan agriculture in every dish.
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Giovanni’s
330 Oakwood Blvd., Detroit
313-841-0122
Open seven days a week, Giovanni’s has an atmosphere of old charm serving you Italian cuisine. Specialty wines are presented to compliment every meal they offer. For business meetings, try The Godfather Room Giovanni’s offers. Giovanni’s serves a traditional touch in every meal.
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Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria
21311 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe
(586) 778-1780
Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria serves a low-key slice. Their classic dishes are exactly what every Italian food-lover adores. Perfectly prepared pizzas, pastas, and spumoni are included in Villa’s menu. Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria is a cozy Italian eatery.
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Vince’s Italian Restaurant
1341 Springwells St., Detroit
313-842-4857
Bringing an old section of any big city to a tucked away neighborhood is Vinces’ goal. Founded in the spring of1960, Vince’s Italian Restaurant was a four table pizza parlor. They’re known for their homemade dishes from Veal to the homemade pastas. Their meat, cream of tomato and basil sauce is Vinces’ signature sauce.
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La Lanterna
1224 Griswold St., Detroit
313-962-8821
La Lanterna is an easygoing place for neapolitan style pizzas and homemade pasta. The atmosphere is sleek with minimalist touches. They are an authentic Italian Pizzeria serving the best northern Italian favorites.
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Giuseppe’s
49120 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield
586-948-4900
This casual space serves up red-sauce classics and favorites. The Stuffed Zucchini, Pepper Kiss, and Shrimp Casalinga are all food favorites.Giuseppe’s is a must for a family dinner night out.
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Penne Lane
44905 Morley Dr., Charter Township of Clinton
586-741-5583
Penne Lane prepares fresh handmade pasta every day before opening to ensure quality pasta. Penne Lane has a comfortable environment to enjoy any pasta you decide on. The flavors of every dish are bold and do not leave its customer’s unsatisfied.
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Mario’s
4222 2nd Ave., Detroit
313-832-1616
Serving Italian recipes since 1948, Mario’s is rich with tradition. From service to cuisine, you’ll feel right at home while enjoying their elegant and traditional atmosphere. Mario’s provides delicious Lobster Tuesdays for your seafood needs. Their juicy filet mignons is a perfect match with their signature zip sauce and a favorite among reviews.
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