Italian Restaurants in Ann Arbor (2025)

Downtown favorite for wood‑fired pies and handmade pastas since 2011. Regularly highlighted by Eater Detroit and local critics, and still locally owned. Go for the tartufo pizza or seasonal antipasti; energetic, city‑center vibe.

An Ann Arbor institution serving French‑Italian country cooking with live jazz. Its 1,200‑label wine list repeatedly earns Wine Spectator honors; Metro Times and OpenTable call it a date‑night classic. Order housemade pasta and linger over Barolo.

Family‑run since 1984, with regional Italian menus and robust wine programming. Hosts ongoing winemaker dinners and carries an award‑recognized list. Locals recommend the gnocchi and seafood pastas; service is warm and personal.

Seasonal, campus‑side hangout dating to the 1960s with pizza, pasta, and famed sangria. Featured by Eater Detroit for one of the city’s best patios. Expect counter service, big portions, and a lively, multigenerational crowd.

Family‑owned slice shop since 1997 turning out New York‑style pies, Chicago stuffed, and hearty pastas. Named best slice by ClickOnDetroit readers; beloved for late hours and student‑town energy.

A local original tied to U‑M lore, known for pies, calzones, and the Ann Arbor‑born Chipati. Documented by the Ann Arbor District Library and celebrated by the Michigan Daily; still independently run and community‑minded.

Independent shop with New York and Chicago‑style pizzas plus Italian‑American pastas. Recognized on Eater Detroit’s Ann Arbor pizza map; locals praise the buttery, layered stuffed pies. Mostly takeout with loyal neighborhood following.