Last updated October 16, 2026 · ranked from 7,984 Google reviews · How we rank
These five Italian restaurants are all within Ann Arbor, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.0 to 4.5 stars. Mani Osteria and Bar takes the top spot with 4.5 stars from 1,872 reviews, followed by The Earle Restaurant, also at 4.5 stars, with 1,025 reviews. In third place, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant has 4.3 stars and the largest review count on this list at 3,489. Coratti's Pizzeria Bar & Bocce ranks fourth with 4.0 stars from 139 reviews. The fifth-place restaurant also holds a 4.0-star rating, based on 1,445 reviews. Every stop on the list is inside Ann Arbor, MI itself.
1Mani Osteria and BarWood-oven pizza and Italian small plates anchor Mani Osteria and Bar’s first-place selection in Ann Arbor, MI, backed by a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,872 reviews.
2Olive Garden Italian RestaurantThis family-friendly chain at 445 E Eisenhower Pkwy in Ann Arbor, MI serves pasta and salads in a casual setting, with vegetarian options and a children’s menu.
3The Earle RestaurantThe Earle Restaurant holds a 4.5 Google rating across 1,025 reviews in Downtown / Main Street, listed on Google as italian.
Wood-oven pizza and Italian small plates anchor Mani Osteria and Bar’s first-place selection in Ann Arbor, MI, backed by a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,872 reviews. Diners praise rich flavors, fresh produce and welcoming service, with one review singling out the chicken marsala. Old-world wines, local beer and cocktails round out the bar offerings. At 341 E Liberty St, the open setting combines casual and upscale elements, with outdoor seating available. Reservations are recommended for brunch and dinner, and waits are common.
Wood-oven pizza
Italian small plates
Old-world wines
“Caleb was fabulous. Great service, super friendly and all smiles and good energy even while being slammed. Food and cocktails were amazing as always.”
This family-friendly chain at 445 E Eisenhower Pkwy in Ann Arbor, MI serves pasta and salads in a casual setting, with vegetarian options and a children’s menu. Its 4.3 Google rating across 3,489 reviews is backed by excerpts praising food, portions, and attentive servers. Lunch and dinner service, curbside pickup, and closing times of 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays add practical reasons to visit.
Attentive service
Vegetarian options
Children’s menu
“This is one of our favorite spots for a relaxing and delicious dinner. The food is delicious every time and the service is always great!”
A rooftop patio with its own kitchen distinguishes Palio Ann Arbor at 347 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI. It earns the fifth spot for its country Italian menu, eclectic setting and range of dining options, backed by a 4-out-of-5 Google rating from 1,445 reviews. Vegetarian choices and small plates broaden the offerings, while a children’s menu and private dining room accommodate families and groups. Dinner reservations are recommended, and Friday and Saturday service runs until 11 p.m.
Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas give Coratti's Pizzeria Bar & Bocce two distinct anchors for its Italian menu in Ann Arbor, MI. A five-star reviewer highlights the variety of pizza, pasta, and sandwiches, plus the wine, beer, and cocktail selection. Reservations, table service, and takeout add practical flexibility, while Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11 p.m.
Two pizza styles
Full bar
Reservations accepted
“Very nice Italian place. You you love pizza and pasta and all things in between, this is the place to visit. They have a wide variety of pizza, pasta, sandwiches and a good selection of wine, beers and cocktails.”
Pietro's Italian Market is an Italian grocery and gelato shop at 510 E William St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its selection includes fresh pasta, wine, olive oil, and vinegar, alongside house-made gelato. The business combines groceries for home use with a gelato offering, rather than fitting solely into one category. For shoppers looking for Italian ingredients, the listed products cover pasta and pantry items as well as wine.
The market is listed as suitable for a quick visit and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 14 reviews; that review count provides context for the score. The supplied information does not include a price level, so it offers no basis for comparing the market's costs with other grocery stores.
4.9(14)4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each italian restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Ann Arbor 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.
Italian Restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI: common questions
Which Italian restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Mani Osteria and Bar and The Earle Restaurant both have 4.5 stars. Mani has 1,872 reviews, compared with The Earle’s 1,025. Olive Garden follows at 4.3 stars and has the guide’s largest review count, at 3,489.
Where can I get late-night pizza in Ann Arbor, MI?
Cottage Inn at 546 Packard St opens at 10 a.m. daily and closes at 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday. It offers takeout and delivery, not dine-in. Pizza House at 618 Church St also serves late-night food and offers dine-in, takeout and delivery.
Which Italian restaurants accept dinner reservations in Ann Arbor, MI?
Mani Osteria and Bar, Palio and The Earle accept reservations and recommend them for dinner. Mani also lists waits as usual. Pizza House and Coratti’s accept reservations, while Olive Garden does not.
Where can families find Italian dining with children’s menus in Ann Arbor, MI?
Olive Garden, Pizza House, Mani Osteria and Bar, and Palio all have children’s menus and high chairs. Olive Garden also provides changing tables. Pizza House has a roomy dining room, and all four accommodate groups.
Which Italian restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI offer outdoor seating or live music?
Palio at 347 S Main St has rooftop seating and a patio with its own kitchen. Mani Osteria and Bar, Pizza House and The Earle also offer outdoor seating. The Earle features regular live jazz and an extensive wine list; Pizza House and The Earle allow dogs outside.
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