Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sterling Heights

15 restaurant menus in Sterling Heights, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Giuliano’s Italian Kitchen
Giuliano’s Italian Kitchen
95/100 (252 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Italian
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
"My husband and I just went there for dinner. This restaurant, although fairly new really has a handle on how a restaurant should be run. They have an..."
Megan Ryann-Grace VanHellemont
"great food, great value. very worth the visit. their food is much better than any carryout Italian food I have visited. I would definitely go back...."
Vince Vivio
"Great food all around to the fresh bread to the salad and their house italian dressing is amazing! 10/10 would go back every..."
Tahir Riza
"Excellent Italian dinner... best in a long..."
Raymond Reiff
"Good meat sauce. Good prices. They did get my pasta wrong but would still go..."
Candie Mandell
"Fantastic food! The lasagna is my favorite!..."
Jeff Dunne
"Daniela the cook, who is one of the daughters in the Italian family that owns the place is a great cook and yet so young is just amazing! Love your..."
Peter Gc
"Oh my - that was a yummy..."
Liz Redman Thomson
"Excellent food, just try it, you’ll love it!! We order at least a few times a month, … & everything— pot roast meal, veggie pizza, stuffed..."
Kelly AWJ
"Beef stew – excellent. Pasta and meatballs, reminds me of my southern Italian cousins- excellent. Peas/beans/potatoes as sides – excellent. Love,..."
Mike (Mike107)
"Our first time trying this pizza and we are blown away. We get pizza every Friday and we try to mix it up with new places. We ordered bread sticks..."
Mary Schings
"Excellent food. The pizza is in the old school Italian restaurant tradition. Chicken parm also very good - get the palomino sauce. Finally, cheese..."
Joe Hakim
"We love stopping by this restaurant and sitting down for a lunch or an early dinner when we feel like eating Italian. (We miss Pasquale's). Our..."
Laura Slowinski (LearnWithLaura)
"Picked this place for lunch on a whim. Glad we did! Lasagna was huge and delicious, chicken fresco with oven potatoes and broccoli was just perfect...."
Nancy Jackson
"Really enjoyed the antipasto salad and Italian dressing, the meatball sub, and cheese bread. Generous portion sizes, too. The marinara is on the..."
J L
"The food is amazing. I can’t believe I haven’t tried them before. The salad was amazing. Our entrees were huge and delicious. Such good food...."
Amanda Lewinski
Ventimiglia Italian Foods
Ventimiglia Italian Foods
95/100 (425 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Italian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A coworker and I decided to order some subs from here due to the photos and praises on various sites. The lady taking my phone order seemed extremely..."
Mitch
"BEST EVERYTIHNG. Turkey and Fontenella sub with peppers is to die for, the seafood chowder is also amazing.If you don't like something from this..."
JJDELUXE
"Must have the Italian Sub on Hard Bread!! We drive the 20 miles just to have their..."
Trina
"Get the Italian sub on the hard roll, with hot peppers. You will not be..."
Michael
"This place was great! Just note that it is a deli/Italian foods store, not a restaurant, so there is no place to sit and eat. With great subs,..."
Lisa S.
"SUBs, SUBS, SUBS!!!. Like the others say - These subs are Top Notch! From the meats, to the bread, to the toppings! Very good! The people are always..."
Mike
"Best subs on earth taste better than anything I have ever had. Also interesting selection of food and drinks that are also good 5 stars by..."
Tyler Graham
"My favorite. One of my favorite places on earth. Subs are the tops, but everything else in the store is worth trying as well. Especially the..."
RB
"No Better !. These are the best subs anywhere ! The Italian is a one of a kind ,they use real italian meats and cheeses.They make alot of other..."
Bill Harasimowicz
"sandwiches Pasta loads of it I didn't even know they make a black pasta A great new lunch spot They have it all from pop too wine And much more stop..."
DETROIT BLACKQUEEN
"Second time shopping at Ventimiglia. Pretty nice selection of Italian brands. There sandwiches are delicious. The bakery bread is always..."
Carlo Chalhoub
"What an amazing little shop. Very popular. They stock everything you could ever want for your Italian meals. Delicious fresh food. The staff is so..."
Hollie Whitby
"Really good Italian sub. They forgot my hot peppers but I still have to give it 5 stars. The freshness and amount of meat put on the sub makes it..."
Brandon Williamson (BMWFKYEAH555)
"Our office came for a group lunch and we were greeted with excellent fast service. Everything was delicious and everyone had a great time. We will..."
Kyle Jonna
"Grew up in the neighborhood right behind the store. It was always a treat as a kid when our parents gave us some cash to ride our bikes over and grab..."
Mitch Lowry
Ventimiglia Restaurant
92/100 (376 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Italian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Antonio's Italian Cuisine
Antonio's Italian Cuisine
88/100 (1320 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Gnocchi in Arrabbiata Sauce
Meatballs
Free Starter Bread and Pesto
Lasagne
Salmon Michigan Salad
Ice Cream
Minestrone
Calamari
Chicken Wings
Cozze
Pesto
Tirimisu
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Chocolate Martini
Lobster & Artichoke Dip
Cannoli with Chocolate Chips
Straciatella Soup-Quart
Seafood Sardegna
Penne Madrid
Side of Italian Sausage
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Quart Minestrone Soup
Soup Du Jour
Pasta
Shoe String Potatos and Beef Tips
Eggplant Lasagna
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Yummy dishes, kicked Creme brûlée out of the park... The interior belies the terrific food; love..."
Egalgal
"Today on the Bite Tonight: Antonio’s Italian Cuisine For Sweetest Day last week, Josh wanted to try out Antonio’s. Located in Sterling Heights on..."
Jewell.dziendziel
I Luv Cheese
86/100 (734 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Italian
"Good food, great service. The table side pasta is super flavorful and fun, the marinara sauce is delicious. Giant meatballs are a must! Veal was..."
Heidi D'Anna
"My family and I had dinner here on a Friday evening. It was refreshing to be in the Downtown area and be able to enjoy a family dinning atmosphere. ..."
Afennity
"I had the seafood sensation it was very good. The staff was pleasant. My wife had the chicken Marsala and liked it . The restaraunt was clean. We..."
Frank Schneider
"Food was excellent....I had the Lobster Ravioli and it was excellent, good flavor and lobster was yummy. And don't let me get on the Banana Foster..."
Kristal Nelson
"Great Italian restaurant. Prices are decent food is great, wait staff are friendly and professional. Portions are huge! Will be back..."
Richard Horn
Ike's Restaurant
Ike's Restaurant
85/100 (857 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Hummus
Falafel
Beef
Shawarma
Kabobs
Fattoush
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Buffet
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Validated Parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Drinks
Mid-range
"The best middle eastern restaurant in the area! Have been coming here for years and I am never disappointed. The portions for each meal are huge and..."
Nora K
"Been driving past this place every day for a few months always wanted to try it, today I finally tried it the food was absolutely delicious the..."
Kaled Canada
"The food is fantastic & the service is always great! They offer a variety of vegetarian dishes. The fattoush salad is my..."
April G
"December 2021 - family did combo 1 for 5. It was $100 for all the food. The food was good. Kids loved the spaghetti. Chicken marsala was good...."
Brian D
"This restaurant was absolutely perfect. The food was delicious! The service was amazing. I highly recommend you visit and enjoy every bite. This is..."
Raquel Dean
"Hosted a Bridal shower for my Fiance and I this past weekend. Food was fantastic and the service was solid. Everyone working was communicative and..."
Justin Gray
"Wow, this place is too much! We were seated immediately at 5:30 p.m. and the polite, well-versed server came almost as soon as we sat down. The..."
Laura Ryding-Becker
"Ikes is still one of my absolute favorites! Excellent quality food and generous portions. The hummus is creamy as is their garlic spread. It's sad..."
Shoshanna Shyna
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
85/100 (657 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Alfredo
Chicken Parmesan
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went out for lunch on Mother's day. We had a party of 10. Our server was amazing at getting drink orders and quick with refills throughout lunch. Our..."
Tom
"We were part of a group of 8 and the food and service were excellent as it wasn't very busy and the server was very attentive. I tried their house..."
Mike Pavlica
"Fantastic as always. Calamari is on point. Went again and got the Pollo Rosa Maria Wood-grilled chicken stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto,..."
Gilbert Grape
"I had a salmon dinner. It was so tender & just the right amount of seasoning. My veggies were cooked to perfection and great garlic potatoes. It was..."
Kathleen Czyz
"Awesome experience. Waitress was on point with taking orders, refills, super friendly. Manager stopped by to check on us. Apps (calamari and in..."
Jason Kotas
"I had not been to Carrabba‘s in quite a while, probably since before Covid. Went there last week with some friends and it was a great experience...."
Lucia Dumas
"I ate dinner here with friends. Food was great and our waitress was wonderful! She came back to our table numerous times to check on us. I would..."
Linda Seefried
Mangiabevi Urban Italian
Mangiabevi Urban Italian
85/100 (397 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Drinks
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
BYOB
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Jet's Pizza
Jet's Pizza
80/100 (911 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Italian
Pizza
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The cooks/ employees here are amazing and deserve some praise. Your food presentation looks straight out of a photoshoot EVERY time. Delivery always..."
Mariah Fuller
"I've been getting pizza from this location since it opened. The food at this location is always so darn good and fresh. The delivery times are pretty..."
Samuel Golden
"I got the "Boat" calzones from this location a couple times. They were very good, staff was fast and friendly. Can't ask for much..."
Odin “Ragnarok” Ragnarok
"Great pizza 3 weeks in a row. Thanks, even my wife's thin crust pizza was made the way she likes..."
Leonard Schweitzer
"Paid $60 for an order, waited over an hour and the driver didn't even bring the PIZZA!!!!!! I was very upset but, the owner refunded me and sent out..."
S. G.
Villa Penna
Villa Penna
80/100 (1112 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Perfect place for your event; great food and friendly efficient..."
Alex Boge
"We've been here numerous times and it never disappoints. The staff is efficient and attentive. The food is absolutely..."
Jennifer Swiderski
"Villa did a fantastic job for our wedding reception! They are so easy to work with and they are always available to answer questions! The food is..."
Anna Pulcer
"I've been to Penna's since it opened up back in the day, but the truth is I've been away for a long time. Mr. Penna was a family friend and always..."
John Jaeger
"I was there this evening for an event - Bocce with the Brothers. Their food was fantastic! Service was great & staff was friendly,..."
Christine DiStefano
"I just want to reach out again and thank you 100x over for accommodating our bridal shower on 7/12. We had a great time! Our guests LOVED the food..."
R B
"Villa Penna is a class act from start to finish. They have amazing food and hospitality. I highly recommend this venue for any occasion. Thank you..."
Music with Miss Modie
Joe Bologna Trattoria
Joe Bologna Trattoria
79/100 (416 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
"Second time at Joe's. We were welcomed by Mr Bologna. The food is great and we enjoyed it greatly. My sister is a frequent diner and loves this..."
F Qop
"First time visiting a few days ago & I absolutely fell in love with their food! Brought back so many memories from Italy! Everything was delicious &..."
Tiffany Cutajar
"We have been here several times and have never been disappointed. The restaurant itself has really cozy, homey, intimate feel. The service is great..."
Monica Jones
"We went there for family dinner and had a great experience. The pace was just right, not too rushed but didn't have to wait a long time to order and..."
Steve Trombat
"Delicious bread, We had lasagna and the special pasta with meatballs and sausage. Both excellent with great sauce. Large portions. Service just ok...."
Special Special
"Great Italian food. The owner is there at times greeting you. The staff cares about how you feel, and what you think of the meal. They don't hover..."
Rick Mitchell
"Atmosphere is clean and nice, Staff is friendly and accommodating. We had a large party so they got a bit behind but did everything in their power..."
Debra Kristy
"We had a dinner with our hockey team in the banquet room. It was a buffet style. We pizza, salad, pasta, bread . It was great. Couldn't be any..."
David Mcginnis Sr
Passport Pizza
Passport Pizza
78/100 (376 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Barbecue
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
Italian
Barbecue
Pizza
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cheap Eats
"Wow. Just wow. My sister and I took a chance on this place even though it has been newly re-owned. We both HIGHLY recommend this place. Pizza was..."
Michigander Forever
"Took advantage of the 30% off deal for pick up on an online order. Food was great! Fresh and hot when I arrived. IF I had to say something negative,..."
Crystal M
"Wonderful food, staff is always extremely nice and helpful I would highly recommend best pizza in town. The manager Jeff is very professional & runs..."
Will Miller
Andiamo Italian Bistro
Andiamo Italian Bistro
75/100 (1712 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our server was super kind and was willing to help us understand a menu because we were not familiar with Italian fish names. And her suggestion of..."
Andrew Vreugdenhil
"I came here for the first time with my dad. We really enjoyed the food. I got this delicious pasta dish with chicken and a few sauteed vegetables. It..."
Tabitha Jagodzinski
"On a journey for a new iPhone (Apple Partridge Creek is our closest store and two hours away!), my wife and I choose this spot for our lunch. We knew..."
Hungry Michigander
"The staff is so knowledgeable about all the menu items. No matter when I come the food is always great, never hit or miss always a Grand Slam! If you..."
Kimberly Williams
"Nice place for an Italian dinner with wine. There were a ton of food choices, I ended up getting the lobster which was cooked well. The wine list was..."
Doug Fortner Jr.
"The veal marsala was very tender but the sauce was a little too salty. $42 was my all in cost including 20% tip for everything you see in the photos...."
Nêsha B
"The food here is so good I had to keep going back for more! I went here 3 out if 5 days in one week. Just couldn't stay..."
Edward Williams
"Had a great meal here and my family enjoyed the meals they ate also. We left with to go boxes and a full tummy The zip sauce is a must try with the..."
Chris Fitzpatrick
Olive Garden Italian Kitchen
Olive Garden Italian Kitchen
71/100 (3441 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent experience With Ashleigh R as our waitress. She made our experience fun and is my all-time new favorite waitress!!! This girl definitely..."
Lisa (The Sterling Critic)
"To be honest, the 5 star is for the soup (specifically zuppa toscana), salad, and breadsticks. The last few times I went and got the fettuccine..."
Breanna Drollinger
"I visited the Olive Garden during lunch and ordered the endless soup, salad and bread sticks meal deal. The endless soup, salad, and bread sticks..."
Tamara Hawil
"Pandemic dining sure has changed everywhere. We finally got a seat our 3rd day trying and had a 15 min wait, they have incorporated a text alert for..."
Nikki Osterman
"I haven't experienced dine-in for a while consistentently. I unfortunately haven't had Olive Garden for an even longer time. A lot of that has to do..."
Jerrod Henry
"I have avoided chains and certain places because it’s usually lacking since the pandemic but wow, did they really surprise me. This location is..."
Janice W
"In the lunch they have better prices but a little smaller portions, but you can have the soup or salad and will be enough food for a good price...."
Talitha Ribeiro
"Delicious as always, busy but the wait went..."
Manda Franzel
Sbarro
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch