Metro Detroit Italian Restaurant Profile

Pop's for Italian

A lively Ferndale Italian destination and wine bar with a modern streak. Pop's official site highlights wood-fired Neapolitan-certified pizza, handmade pastas, and a broad menu built for full tables, private gatherings, and the sort of dinner that does not rush itself.

Pop's for Italian exterior from the official site
CityFerndaleMetro Detroit, just off Nine Mile.
CuisineItalianOfficial site wording.
Address280 W 9 Mile RdFerndale, MI 48220
Phone(248) 268-4806Official site contact line.
What they're known for

Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, and a room that likes a crowd.

Pop's says it plainly: a destination restaurant and wine bar serving modern Italian fare in Ferndale. The official copy calls out wood-fired, Neapolitan-certified pizza, handmade pasta, fresh scratch-made ingredients, and a banquets arm that can handle a proper gathering without losing the warmth.

For Lodge readers, this is the easygoing pick when you want Italian food that feels lively, generous, and not remotely stiff. The vibe is polished but social — no velvet rope nonsense.

Specialty dishes and menu highlights

  • Neapolitan-certified pizza
  • Handmade pastas
  • Pop's Chops
  • Fresh salads
  • Appetizers & side breads
  • Banquets / private events

Official site copy checked 2026-07-21. These menu highlights come from Pop's public homepage and menu language, with no extra seasoning from me.

Gallery

Public images from Pop's own site.

Map & location

Ferndale on Nine Mile, with a direct map link.

Address: 280 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Notes: The official site lists reservations, menus, and private banquet options.
Review links

Public review pages, straight to the source.

Review snapshot checked 2026-07-21: Google’s public listing showed 4.4 stars from 3,201 reviews. Yelp and Tripadvisor links are provided as public review references only; I did not lift any review text into the copy.