Italian Restaurants in Birmingham, MI

Italian dining in Birmingham, MI spans relaxed pasta meals, old-world dining rooms and a converted train depot. Big Rock Italian Chophouse, at 245 S Eton St, shares the highest Google rating in this group—4.5—with Bella Piatti and Forest, but has the largest review count: 1,133. Its historic setting, fireplace and private dining room distinguish it from the other restaurants here. Bella Piatti, at 167 Townsend St, pairs Italian mains with homemade desserts and an outdoor patio. It holds 4.5 stars from 458 reviews, while Forest, at 735 Forest Ave, has 4.5 from 353. Forest combines European-inspired American fare with a diverse wine list; one reviewer specifically praises its pasta with zucchini, tuna and peppers. For a relaxed pasta-and-classic-entree meal, Salvatore Scallopini at 505 N Old Woodward Ave has 4.3 stars from 625 reviews, plus a children’s menu. Casa Pernoi, at 310 E Maple Rd, also scores 4.3, from 301 reviews, and offers house-baked bread, pastas, small plates and vegan options. At 115 Willits St, e Fiori has 4.1 stars from 21 reviews and opens at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays. Practical differences matter here: Bella Piatti and Forest require reservations, while Big Rock opens daily at 4 p.m.

See our ranked guide: The 6 Best Italian Restaurants in Birmingham, MI

  • Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham

    Big Rock Italian Chophouse

    4.5(1,133)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1133 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$$

    Open now · closes 11 PM

    Big Rock Italian Chophouse is a steakhouse in a converted train depot at 245 S Eton St in Birmingham, MI.

  • Salvatore Scallopini Birmingham in Birmingham

    Salvatore Scallopini Birmingham

    4.3(625)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 625 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 11 PM

    Salvatore Scallopini Birmingham is a local Italian chain restaurant at 505 N Old Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI.

  • Bella Piatti in Birmingham

    Bella Piatti

    4.5(458)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 458 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 11 PM

    Bella Piatti is an Italian restaurant at 167 Townsend St in Birmingham, MI, with an old-world bar-and-eatery setting.

  • La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar in Birmingham

    La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

    4.3(420)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 420 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 11 PM

    La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant at 243 E Merrill St in Birmingham, MI.

  • Forest in Birmingham

    Forest

    4.5(353)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 353 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$$$

    Open now · closes 10 PM

    Forest is an Italian restaurant at 735 Forest Ave in Birmingham, MI, with a description that emphasizes European-inspired American cooking.

  • Casa Pernoi in Birmingham

    Casa Pernoi

    4.3(311)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 311 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 11 PM

    Casa Pernoi is an Italian restaurant at 310 E Maple Rd in Birmingham, MI, serving a house-baked bread basket, pastas, small plates and…

  • New York Pizza Pie Birmingham

    4.3(147)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 147 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $

    Open now · closes 9 PM

    New York Pizza Pie Birmingham is a pizza place at 33901 Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI, with a New York-inspired focus.

  • e Fiori Birmingham in Birmingham

    e Fiori Birmingham

    4.3(68)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 68 reviews (Google rating)

    Italian Restaurant · $$

    Open now · closes 10 PM

    e Fiori Birmingham is an Italian restaurant at 115 Willits St in Birmingham, MI.