Last updated September 30, 2026 · ranked from 2,891 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 italian restaurants in and around Birmingham, MI, led by Forest, Bella Piatti and Big Rock Italian Chophouse. Together they have 2,891 Google reviews; Forest has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.5. Every place on the list is in Birmingham, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Pasta, attentive service and a diverse wine list put Forest at No. 1 in Birmingham, MI. One reviewer singles out the pasta with zucchini, tuna and peppers, while others praise the plating and frequent attention from servers. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 353 reviews supports that standing. The sophisticated, lively dining room has cozy and romantic attributes, and outdoor seating adds another option for dinner. At 735 Forest Ave, reservations are required; free street parking and valet parking are available.
Reviewer-praised pasta
Diverse wine list
Attentive service
“We loved Curtis as our server. So nice and attentive. Food was excellent. Can’t wait to return. I had Turbot fish which was amazing and my husband had the most delicious skirt steak.”
An old-world setting, Italian mains with a twist and homemade desserts put Bella Piatti at No. 2. At 167 Townsend St in Birmingham, MI, the restaurant pairs a cozy, romantic dining room with an outdoor patio and a bar serving wine and cocktails. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 458 reviews supports the choice, while returning diners describe pleasant anniversary and birthday dinners and praise the food and service. Reservations are required, and a wait is usual.
Homemade desserts
Outdoor patio
Old-world setting
“Fantastic food and service. the restuarant has a really good feel, although a little loud. Carl is an excellent server, and made great recommendations. Consistently a top notch restuarant.”
A converted train depot gives Big Rock Italian Chophouse a distinctive setting in Birmingham, MI. It earns the No. 3 spot with a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,133 reviews, praise for its veal parmesan, and positive accounts of service and anniversary dinners. The historic, upscale space includes a fireplace, outdoor seating and a private dining room. One reviewer specifically recommends it for date night, while another praises the appetizers, steaks and desserts. Dinner reservations are accepted and recommended.
Converted train depot
Veal parmesan praise
Private dining room
“Highly recommend eating her for a date night! I genuinely enjoyed everything we ordered. The ambience and service was also top notch.”
Pasta, classic Italian entrees and a relaxed setting give Salvatore Scallopini its fourth-place spot in Birmingham, MI. Located at 505 N Old Woodward Ave, this local chain restaurant has a 4.3 Google rating from 625 reviews. Vegetarian options, a children’s menu and accepted reservations make it practical for mixed groups; one reviewer described a well-accommodated family dinner for seven. Outdoor seating and an onsite bar serving beer, wine and cocktails add options beyond the dining room meal.
Classic Italian entrees
Outdoor seating
Children’s menu
“Weird ass passive aggressive staff. Overpriced food that you can get anywhere for less and it will taste the same. Hope their buisness tanks”
A house-baked bread basket, pastas and small plates anchor Casa Pernoi’s Italian menu at 310 E Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI. It earns the No. 5 spot for that dinner-focused offering, a cozy, upscale setting with a fireplace, and positive review comments about food and service. Outdoor seating and happy hour food and drinks give diners additional ways to visit, while vegetarian and vegan options broaden the menu. Its Google rating is 4.3 from 301 reviews, and dinner reservations are recommended.
House-baked bread basket
Vegetarian and vegan options
Outdoor seating
“Food was good but didn’t blow me away. The salmon was perfectly cooked and a generous portion. Steak was cooked perfectly. Nice atmosphere. Busy restaurant. Excellent service”
Attentive service and a floral-filled interior help earn e Fiori Birmingham the No. 6 spot. At 115 Willits St in Birmingham, MI, this Italian restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and dessert in a setting described as casual and hip. Positive reviews praise the appetizers, attentive service, and interior design, while other diners report disappointing meals or question the value. Its 4.1 Google rating across 21 reviews, wine offering, and weekday hours from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. round out the case for this entry.
Weekday lunch service
Wine and dessert
Floral interior details
“Absolutely incredible experience at E Fiore in Birmingham. From the moment we walked in, the service, atmosphere, and attention to detail were outstanding.
Our server Ryan was phenomenal — attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and made …”
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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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, MI: common questions
Where can I have a weekday Italian lunch in Birmingham, MI?
Salvatore Scallopini at 505 N Old Woodward Ave lists weekday hours of 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and serves pasta and classic entrees. e Fiori at 115 Willits St serves lunch and stays open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Which restaurants require dinner reservations?
Bella Piatti and Forest require reservations, and Bella Piatti also lists a usual wait. Big Rock Italian Chophouse and Casa Pernoi accept reservations and recommend them for dinner. Salvatore Scallopini also accepts reservations.
Which Italian restaurants in Birmingham, MI have family-friendly amenities?
Salvatore Scallopini welcomes families and has a children’s menu and high chairs. Big Rock Italian Chophouse also welcomes families and provides high chairs. Bella Piatti and Casa Pernoi welcome children and have high chairs.
Where can I find vegetarian or vegan options?
Casa Pernoi lists both vegan and vegetarian offerings, alongside pastas and small plates. Big Rock Italian Chophouse and Salvatore Scallopini also list vegetarian offerings.
Which restaurants stay open until 11 p.m. on weekends?
Big Rock Italian Chophouse, Bella Piatti and Casa Pernoi close at 11 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Forest and Salvatore Scallopini close at 11 p.m. on Saturday; Forest closes at 10 p.m. on Friday.
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