Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 11,447 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 italian restaurants in and around Livonia, MI, led by Luigi's Trattoria Pizzeria, Cantoro's Italian Market - Livonia and Antonio's Piccolo Ristorante. Together they have 11,447 Google reviews; Cantoro's Italian Market - Livonia has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Livonia, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Brick-oven pizza, Italian staples and a 4.6-star Google rating from 1,352 reviews give Luigi's Trattoria Pizzeria the foundation for its No. 1 ranking in Livonia, MI. This casual, family-run restaurant on Plymouth Road pairs a cozy dining room with patio seating and an on-site bar. One reviewer praised the service and bread with seasoned olive oil. Lunch and dinner service, reservations, a children's menu and takeout make it a practical choice for several kinds of meals.
Brick-oven pizza
Family-run trattoria
Patio seating
“This is a very nice restaurant. I used to come here back in the 2000s and it was a different restaurant then. The service was good Joe was our waiter. The bread with a seasoned olive oil was great. The salads were very nice all fresh gre…”
A bakery, prepared foods, and market shopping share one address at Cantoro's Italian Market - Livonia, earning it the No. 2 spot through varied food offerings and strong customer feedback. This Italian restaurant at 19710 Middlebelt Rd in Livonia, MI holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 798 reviews; one reviewer praises both the food products and service. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., it also offers in-store pickup, on-site parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Bakery and prepared foods
In-store pickup
4.8-star Google rating
“Great food products and service was fabulous. Staff is great...”
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Handmade Italian cooking based on family recipes earns Antonio's Piccolo Ristorante its No. 3 spot in Livonia, MI. Its 4.4 Google rating across 1,181 reviews supports that placement, with reviewers praising eggplant parm, veal piccata with pasta, and homemade marinara. Positive accounts also describe friendly, attentive service, though one carryout reviewer criticized the value. The Plymouth Road restaurant offers a cozy, quiet setting for lunch or dinner, plus reservations, a private dining room, and vegetarian options.
Family recipes
Private dining room
Vegetarian options
“The best eggplant parm anywhere out side of Italy. And they make a calamari dish that is amazing (limon). It's just good food! Well priced. Good service makes it all the better.”
A longtime standby on Plymouth Road, Mama Mia Livonia earns the No. 4 spot with pizzas, Italian staples and a 4.4-star Google rating across 2,321 reviews. Its cozy dining room, full bar and banquet room offer settings for date nights, family meals and larger gatherings in Livonia, MI. One reviewer specifically praised the soft garlic breadsticks and eggplant with angel hair pasta. Vegetarian and vegan options, a children’s menu and accepted reservations add practical reasons to keep it on the list.
Pizzas and Italian staples
Full bar
Banquet room
“I've been going to Mamma Mia's for more than 30 years. I remember John and Catherine in their younger days. I have never had an experience like. I have recently I entered the building receded. Asked for my order for drinks and it was 20 …”
A cozy dining room and an on-site bar give LUCE in Livonia, MI options for a table-service dinner or a meal at the bar. This family-owned Italian restaurant earns rank 6 with a 4.2 Google rating from 58 reviews, plus positive accounts of a birthday dinner and attentive service. Food feedback is mixed, including complaints about gnocchi and eggplant, but reviewers also describe tasty meals. Reservations, a children’s menu, and free parking add practical reasons to visit.
Family-owned restaurant
On-site bar
Reservations accepted
“LUCE did not disappoint. We had our daughter's 30th birthday diner at LUCE and everything was amazing”
Generous portions and courteous service help earn Olive Garden Italian Restaurant the No. 7 spot in Livonia, MI. At 14000 Middlebelt Rd, this family-friendly chain serves Italian standards such as pasta and salads, with vegan and vegetarian options also available. Reviewers praise the soup-and-salad value and attentive service, while its Google rating stands at 4 out of 5 across 5,737 reviews. A children’s menu, high chairs and curbside pickup add practical appeal for families; expect a wait, as reservations aren’t accepted.
Generous portions
Vegan options
Children’s menu
“Great food, good value with all you can eat soup and salad. Very generous with your portions.”
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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 Livonia 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.
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