11 Italian Restaurants In Michigan That’ll Make Your Taste Buds Explode

Nothing beats a good ol' fashioned plate of Italian food. There's something very comforting about it. It probably has a lot to do with those yummy carbs, the gooey cheeses, and the delightfully delectable meats. The food takes you back to your childhood when your mom sat you down to the dinner table and served you a heaping bowl of spaghetti. You're all grown up now, but you no doubt have a favorite Italian spot that just does it for you. Here are some for you to peruse.

11) Deluca's Restaurant, Lansing

Since 1960 this Lansing Italian institution has provided the finest fare in the mitten shaped state from the boot shaped country we all love so much.

10) Monte's Family Restaurant, Harrison

In all sense of the word, a "family" eatery this is by far the one most emblematic of that tagline on this list, it features recipes that date back many years to passed on traditions from patriarchs and aunts to sons and daughters.

9) Nonna Lisa's Italian Ristorante, Mackinaw City

The best pastas and wood-fired pizza pies are right here at the go to Italian spot in Mackinaw city.

8) Ottava Via, Detroit

Not only does this Detroit staple feature authentic Italian bocce ball in the backyard it also has a porchetta sandwich that is to die for. Mama Mia!

7) Paesano Restaurant, Ann Arbor

This Sicilian style eatery of Ann Arbor offers three levels of Italian language lessons in addition to killer Italian fare so you know this is the real deal.

6) Pereddies Restaurant and Deli, Holland

Southern Italian style food is on the menu here where they also bake fresh bread daily and have a world class deli to back it up.

5) Pizzeria Vivo, Big Rapids

Big Rapids hidden gem, this pizzeria specializes in homemade fresh pasta with that classic Sunday red sauce. Salud!

4) Salvatore's Italian Restaurant & Pizza, Grand Rapids

This restaurant was basically transported from the Sicilian town of Montelepre when a family decided to bring it's recipes and roots to Grand Rapids. To the benefit of us all, the proof is in the pizza.

3) Teddy Spaghettis, Muskegon

Famous for toasted ravioli, this western Michigan restaurant is truly one of a kind.

2) Tuscan Bistro, Traverse City

Chef Mickey Cannon slays the menu with his Northern Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. This is totally Traverse City's best Italian joint.

1) Vivios, Indian River

Since 1938 this old school Italian spot has served up some of the finest fare that Michigan's dining scene has to offer.

So, did we nail it? What did we miss? Let us know, we're always on the hunt for some great Italian spots to recommend.