Last updated September 18, 2026 · ranked from 11,166 Google reviews · How we rank
The best Italian restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI offer distinct choices for wood-oven pizza, French-Italian dinners, rooftop dining and late-night takeout. Mani Osteria and Bar at 341 E Liberty St and The Earle Restaurant at 121 W Washington St share the highest Google rating in this guide: 4.5 stars, from 1,872 and 1,025 reviews respectively. Mani serves wood-oven pizza and Italian small plates with old-world wines and local beer. The Earle pairs classic French-Italian fare with an extensive wine list and regular live jazz in an underground setting.
For a rooftop meal, Palio at 347 S Main St serves country Italian fare and has a patio with its own kitchen. Pizza House at 618 Church St emphasizes deep-dish pies, a roomy dining room and late-night food, while family-owned Coratti’s at 512 E William St serves Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizza.
Olive Garden at 445 E Eisenhower Pkwy has the largest review count here—3,489—with a 4.3-star rating, plus a children’s menu and daily 11 a.m. opening. For takeout, Cottage Inn’s Packard location stays open until 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Its State Street location adds dine-in service, while Plymouth Road handles takeout and delivery until 11 p.m. daily.
Top picks at a glance
1Mani Osteria and BarMani Osteria and Bar serves wood-oven pizza and Italian small plates, with indoor and outdoor seating.
2The Earle RestaurantThe Earle Restaurant offers French-Italian fare, regular live jazz and an extensive wine list in an underground dining room.
3Olive Garden Italian RestaurantOlive Garden Italian Restaurant serves pastas and salads, offers vegetarian options and closes at 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
4.5(1,872)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1872 reviews (Google rating)
Italian · $$ · Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Wood-oven pizza and Italian small plates anchor Mani Osteria and Bar’s first-place selection in Ann Arbor, MI, supported by a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,872 reviews. Reviewers praise rich flavors, fresh produce and welcoming service, with one singling out the chicken marsala. The bar pairs the food with old-world wines, local beer and cocktails. Indoor and outdoor seating, vegetarian options and a children’s menu accommodate different dining needs. Dinner reservations are recommended, and there is usually a wait.
Wood-oven pizza
Italian small plates
Old-world wines
“Caleb was fabulous. Great service, super friendly and all smiles and good energy even while being slammed. Food and cocktails were amazing as always.”
4.5(1,026)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1026 reviews (Google rating)
Italian · $$$ · Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
Classic French-Italian fare, regular live jazz and an extensive wine list give The Earle Restaurant its No. 2 position. The cozy underground dining room at 121 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI has a romantic atmosphere; one reviewer reports returning for every anniversary since 2012. Another praises friendly, efficient service and describes a dinner that included veal scallopini, spaghetti and meatballs, and stuffed mushrooms. A 4.5-star Google rating from 1,025 reviews adds support. Dinner reservations are recommended.
French-Italian fare
Regular live jazz
Extensive wine list
“Dinner for two on a slow night. Our server, Maria, was competent, but not particularly enthusiastic about recommending anything on the menu. The best item on the menu for me was the watermelon gazpacho. Very unique and tasty and maybe I…”
4.3(3,489)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 3489 reviews (Google rating)
Italian · $$ · Briarwood / South State
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Attentive service is a recurring theme in the supplied reviews of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant on E Eisenhower Pkwy in Ann Arbor, MI. That feedback, alongside a 4.3-star Google rating from 3,489 reviews, supports its No. 3 spot. The menu covers Italian standards such as pastas and salads, with vegetarian options and desserts available. Its casual, family-friendly setting includes a children’s menu and high chairs, while an 11 p.m. closing time on Fridays and Saturdays allows for later dinners.
Attentive service
Vegetarian options
Children’s menu
“Chase was wonderful. Not only was the service excellent, but our server was so attentive to everything. Chase deserves to be recognized. Also the food was delicious:)”
4.2(384)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 384 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $ · State Street / Central Campus
Open now · closes 4:00 AM
Deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas anchor Cottage Inn Pizza Ann Arbor Packard’s menu, with subs and salads offering alternatives. Its No. 4 spot reflects that choice, a 4.2 Google rating from 384 reviews, and late hours: until 4 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 a.m. the remaining nights. Located at 546 Packard St in Ann Arbor, MI, this takeout-and-delivery restaurant has a free parking lot for pickup. The supplied review also praises the people working there and the food.
Two pizza styles
Late-night hours
Takeout and delivery
“Really nice people working in ann arbor cottage inn along side the great and food thats prepared here this is the spot!”
4.0(205)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 205 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $ · North Campus / Plymouth Road
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Deep-dish and thin-crust options give Cottage Inn Pizza Ann Arbor Plymouth Rd its foundation at No. 5, with subs and salads rounding out the menu. This location at 2715 Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor, MI has a 4-star Google rating from 204 reviews, with reviewers praising the pizza and fast, courteous staff. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., it offers takeout and delivery rather than dine-in service. Free lot and street parking add convenience for pickup orders.
Two pizza styles
Takeout and delivery
Free pickup parking
“Staff was fast and courteous. And the food is perfect!”
4.0(1,445)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 1445 reviews (Google rating)
Italian · $$ · Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
A rooftop patio with its own kitchen distinguishes Palio Ann Arbor at 347 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its country Italian fare, eclectic interior and range of dining options earn it the No. 6 spot, supported by a 4-star Google rating from 1,445 reviews. Small plates and vegetarian choices broaden the menu, while wine, beer and cocktails are available from the on-site bar. A children’s menu and private dining room accommodate different groups, and dinner reservations are recommended.
4.0(2,422)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 2422 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $$ · South University
Closed · opens 12:30 AM
Deep-dish pies, late-night food, and a roomy dining room earn Pizza House the No. 7 spot. At 618 Church St in Ann Arbor, MI, the pizzeria serves other Italian food alongside vegetarian options and desserts. Its laid-back setting includes a fireplace, an on-site bar, and space for groups, with sports watching part of the experience. Reservations and a private dining room help accommodate gatherings, while a children’s menu and high chairs make it practical for families.
Deep-dish pies
Late-night food
Roomy dining room
“Excellent Burger! It's like a M football museum looking at all the decor.”
3.8(323)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 323 reviews (Google rating)
Pizza · $ · Briarwood / South State
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Deep-dish and thin-crust options give Cottage Inn Pizza Ann Arbor State St its pizza-focused appeal at No. 8. Located at 2900 S State St in Ann Arbor, MI, this long-running Midwestern chain also serves subs and salads. Review excerpts praise the pizza, helpful service and timely order preparation, while its overall Google rating is 3.8 from 323 reviews. Dine-in, takeout and delivery options, a free parking lot and hours until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays add practical reasons to choose it.
Two crust styles
Free parking lot
Friday–Saturday late hours
“Outstanding experience. Tony took great care of us and is running a great pizzeria.”
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Comparison of the best Italian Restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI
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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 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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