1Bistro Bella Vita
4.6(2,164)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 2164 reviews (Google rating)
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The 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI
Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 11,171 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 italian restaurants in and around Grand Rapids, MI, led by Bistro Bella Vita, Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids. Together they have 11,171 Google reviews; Arcane Pizza has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Grand Rapids, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Top picks at a glance
- 1Bistro Bella VitaBistro Bella Vita holds a 4.6 Google rating across 2,164 reviews, listed on Google as italian.
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Pietro's Italian RestaurantPietro's Italian Restaurant holds a 4.5 Google rating across 2,212 reviews, listed on Google as italian. - 3
Vitale's Pizza Grand RapidsVitale's Pizza Grand Rapids holds a 4.3 Google rating across 1,979 reviews, listed on Google as italian.
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Pietro's Italian Restaurant
4.5(2,212)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2212 reviews (Google rating)Italian · $$
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Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
4.3(1,979)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1979 reviews (Google rating)Italian · $$
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4Uccello's - Downtown
4.3(1,414)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1414 reviews (Google rating)Italian · $$
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5Uccello's - East Beltline
4.2(2,162)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 2162 reviews (Google rating)Italian · $$
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Arcane Pizza
4.9(198)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 198 reviews (Google rating)Pizza Takeout
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Palermo Pizza
4.1(296)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 296 reviews (Google rating)Pizza · $$
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Cottage Inn Pizza Grand Rapids
4.3(180)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 180 reviews (Google rating)Pizza
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Hungry Howie's Pizza
3.9(366)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 366 reviews (Google rating)Pizza · $
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Hungry Howie's Pizza
3.6(200)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 200 reviews (Google rating)Pizza · $
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Compare at a glance
| # | Place | Google rating | Price | Google reviews | Neighborhood | Phone | Open now |
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| 1 | Bistro Bella Vita | 4.6(2,164)4.6 out of 5 from 2164 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 2,164 | — | +1616-222-4600 | — |
| 2 | Pietro's Italian Restaurant | 4.5(2,212)4.5 out of 5 from 2212 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 2,212 | — | +1616-452-3228 | — |
| 3 | Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids | 4.3(1,979)4.3 out of 5 from 1979 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 1,979 | — | +1616-458-3766 | — |
| 4 | Uccello's - Downtown | 4.3(1,414)4.3 out of 5 from 1414 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 1,414 | — | +1616-773-1687 | Closed |
| 5 | Uccello's - East Beltline | 4.2(2,162)4.2 out of 5 from 2162 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 2,162 | — | +1616-954-2002 | Closed |
| 6 | Arcane Pizza | 4.9(198)4.9 out of 5 from 198 reviews (Google rating) | — | 198 | — | +1616-330-0588 | Closed |
| 7 | Palermo Pizza | 4.1(296)4.1 out of 5 from 296 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 296 | — | +1616-475-6070 | — |
| 8 | Cottage Inn Pizza Grand Rapids | 4.3(180)4.3 out of 5 from 180 reviews (Google rating) | — | 180 | — | +1616-410-7444 | — |
| 9 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 3.9(366)3.9 out of 5 from 366 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 366 | — | +1616-363-4055 | — |
| 10 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 3.6(200)3.6 out of 5 from 200 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 200 | — | +1616-954-9999 | — |
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
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 Grand Rapids 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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Italian Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI: common questions
- Where can I get late-night pizza in Grand Rapids, MI?
- Vito’s Pizza at 658 Fulton St W stays open until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 3 a.m. the other nights, and offers late-night delivery. Big O Pizza and Booze at 80 Ottawa Ave NW #1 closes at 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Peppino’s Downtown at 130 Ionia Ave SW closes at 1 a.m. those nights.
- Which restaurants accept reservations for an Italian dinner?
- Pietro’s, Bistro Bella Vita, Peppino’s Downtown, Salvatore’s and Big O Pizza and Booze accept reservations. Bistro Bella Vita specifically recommends them for dinner. Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1 and both Uccello’s locations do not accept reservations.
- Where are vegan and vegetarian options available?
- Pietro’s, Bistro Bella Vita and Big O Pizza and Booze offer both vegan and vegetarian options. Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1 and both Uccello’s locations also offer vegetarian options.
- Which places offer a weekday Italian lunch?
- Salvatore’s at 654 Stocking Ave NW offers a weekday lunch buffet, plus classic pizzas, pastas and salads, and opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Licari’s, Peppino’s Downtown, Bistro Bella Vita and both Uccello’s locations also open at 11 a.m. on weekdays. Pietro’s opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays.
- Which Italian restaurants have wheelchair-accessible facilities?
- Pietro’s, Bistro Bella Vita, Peppino’s Downtown, Licari’s and Uccello’s - East Beltline list wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, seating and restrooms. Uccello’s - Downtown has accessible seating, but its entrance, parking and restroom are listed as not wheelchair accessible. Salvatore’s has an accessible entrance, parking and seating, but not an accessible restroom.
