On our search for Michigan's Best Italian restaurant, we found that our great state is home to some incredible authentic Italian food, from old school red sauce joints to contemporary trattorias with new takes on traditional favorites.

We, the Michigan’s Best search team of John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman, tasted our way across Michigan, visiting places near and far, mapping out  MLive reader recommendations and other great places we heard about. As always, you readers know what you’re talking about, sending us to the best of the best.