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.
4.3(3,489)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 3489 reviews (Google rating)
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant at 445 E Eisenhower Pkwy in Ann Arbor, MI is a lively, family-friendly chain serving Italian standards such as pasta and salads. The setting is casual and cozy, with table service for lunch and dinner. Offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, and desserts, alongside beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee. An on-site bar is among the amenities, and the listing notes fast service.
The restaurant welcomes families and groups and is also listed as popular with students, tourists, and solo diners. A children’s menu, high chairs, and changing tables are available. The entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating are wheelchair accessible. For meals away from the dining room, options include takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, no-contact delivery, and catering. Reservations are not accepted. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.3 from 3,489 reviews.
4.5(1,872)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1872 reviews (Google rating)
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Mani Osteria and Bar at 341 E Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI serves wood-oven pizza and Italian small plates in an open setting, with outdoor seating available. The bar offers old-world wines, local beer and cocktails, along with happy-hour food and drinks. Brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert are served, and the menu includes vegetarian options and late-night food. The atmosphere combines casual and upscale elements, with a romantic feel.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner, and there is usually a wait. The restaurant accommodates groups, families and solo diners; a children’s menu and high chairs are available. It is LGBTQ-welcoming and identified as a transgender safe space. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible parking is not listed as available. Paid street and garage parking are options. Diners can choose table service or takeout, but delivery is not offered.
4.0(1,445)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 1445 reviews (Google rating)
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Palio Ann Arbor is an Italian restaurant at 347 S Main St in Ann Arbor, MI, serving country Italian fare in an eclectic setting. Its rooftop patio has its own kitchen, adding an outdoor dining option alongside the restaurant’s indoor seating. Lunch, dinner and dessert are available with table service. The offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian choices and healthy options, while the on-site bar serves wine, beer, cocktails and happy-hour drinks.
The atmosphere combines casual, cozy and upscale elements, with a romantic feel. The restaurant welcomes families and groups, provides a children’s menu and high chairs, and has a private dining room. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner; takeout and delivery are also available. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. For those comparing review records, Palio Ann Arbor has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 from 1,445 reviews.
4.5(1,025)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1025 reviews (Google rating)
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The Earle Restaurant occupies a cozy underground setting at 121 W Washington St in Ann Arbor, MI, serving classic French-Italian fare. Its extensive wine list and regular live jazz are defining features, alongside an atmosphere described as historic, quiet, romantic and upscale. Dinner is a focus, with table service and offerings that include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options and dessert. An on-site bar serves wine, beer, cocktails and liquor, and coffee is also available.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, offers outdoor seating and takeout, and allows dogs outside; delivery is not available. Wheelchair-accessible entry, seating and restrooms are listed, along with high chairs and Wi-Fi. Paid garage, lot and street parking are available. The Earle Restaurant has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 1,025 reviews.
4.0(139)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 139 reviews (Google rating)
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Coratti's Pizzeria Bar & Bocce is a family-owned Italian restaurant at 512 E William St in Ann Arbor, MI. Its pizza offerings span Neapolitan and Detroit styles, alongside other Italian dishes and desserts. The restaurant serves dinner with table service and offers both dine-in and takeout; delivery is not available. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails, with coffee also available.
The setting is casual and cozy, with options for groups, families with children, and solo diners. Reservations are accepted, and the listed highlights include fast service and notable cocktails. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, restroom, and parking. Paid street and garage parking are available, and the restaurant accepts credit and debit cards. Its Google rating is 4.1 from 123 reviews.
4.9(14)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
