This guide to the best Italian restaurants in Lake Orion, MI compares two options with matching Google ratings and different dining schedules. Valentino’s Italian Grill, at 185 S Broadway St in Lake Orion, MI, holds a 4.6 rating from 850 reviews. Italia Gardens Restaurant & Catering, at 1076 S Lapeer Rd in Oxford, MI, also rates 4.6, with 761 reviews.
Valentino’s serves upscale Italian fare, including housemade lasagna, veal picata and steak, in a polished space with a fireplace. Its quiet, romantic atmosphere and dinner reservation recommendations make it a clear choice for a planned evening meal. Listed hours begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with closing extended to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Italia Gardens offers pizza and Italian entrees alongside barbecue and seafood in a relaxed setting. Its noon-to-9 p.m. schedule Wednesday through Sunday provides a lunch option, and its service options include delivery as well as takeout and dine-in. Both restaurants offer catering, accept reservations and provide children’s menus and high chairs. Both also list free lot and street parking, plus wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and seating. For evening atmosphere, Valentino’s brings the fireplace and on-site bar; for midday dining and delivery, Italia Gardens offers those practical advantages.
4.6(850)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 850 reviews (Google rating)
Italian Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Valentino's Italian Grill serves lunch and dinner at 185 S Broadway St in Lake Orion, MI. Its upscale Italian fare includes steak, veal picata and housemade lasagna, served in a polished space with a fireplace. The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet and romantic, while also casual and welcoming to families and groups. An on-site bar serves wine, beer, cocktails and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks also available. Coffee and dessert round out the offerings.
The restaurant provides table service, takeout and catering, but does not offer delivery. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Families have access to high chairs and a children's menu, and solo dining is also accommodated. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Valentino's holds a Google rating of 4.6 from 850 reviews.
