Utica, Michigan, is a dozen miles north of Detroit, in western Macomb County. This small municipality occupies an area of just under two square miles and has about 4,600 residents according to the 2000 census. It is home to a few choices of Italian restaurants.
Part of a national chain with over 80 locations, the fare at Buca di Beppo includes pastas like spaghetti with meatballs, plus pizzas, chicken Marsala, veal Saltimbocca and eggplant Parmesan. Portions sizes come in two sizes, both meant for sharing.
Buca di Beppo
12575 Hall
Utica, Mich. 48317
586-803-9463
bucadibeppo.com
This affordably priced Michigan pizza and sandwich chain has been in business since 1956. One of its roughly 40 branches is in Utica. It dishes deep-dish pizza with a thick crust, served by the slice, whole and in family-style sizes made for entertaining. In addition to the pizzas, it has versions of the classic Italian-American sub sandwiches plus more recent variations with ciabatta bread. Pizza rolls, roasted chicken salad and desserts are also part of the offerings.
The Original Buscemi's
8315 Hall
Utica, Mich. 48317
586-731-5930
originalbuscemis.com
More than pizza is available at the Utica location of this small Detroit-area chain, though pizza is part of the name for a reason. It comes with a number of toppings and styles, even a couple of different shapes, round and square. The fairly large menu also features Italian-American pastas like spaghetti, mostaccioli with meat sauce, ravioli and lasagna, as well as heartier offerings like eggplant Parmesan and veal Parmesan that are served with spaghetti. Sam's also serves chicken several different ways, fried shrimp, subs, other sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Sam's Sorrento Pizza
45510 Van Dyke
Utica, Mich. 48317
586-739-1800
sorrentopizza.com
