Cafe Michelangelo

The inside had a weird smell to it, but the outside was lovely. We came for a family lunch after church. The sodas don't have refills, which is always a bummer when places cheap out on that. My sister got a bacon burger ordered medium well that she had to send back twice for missing bacon and then for bring charred black on the bottom. The pasta dishes we ordered were good portions for the price and seemed to be homemade noodles and sauce! Their bread is good, but it should have come out warm. The butter was not soft and hard to smear on cold bread. Their homemade pesto sauce that came with the house salads was very good! We ended up dipping the bread in it. The salads were sad, pitiful little things with 1 tomato slice, 1 cucumber slice, and some lettuce. Nothing else. No croutons or cheese, etc. Overall it was a good visit, they just definitely have some things that should be improved upon.

Nice Italian style restaurant. Good, simple food. Great service. It's much better than in Italy. Recently visited Rome. Just place to get something different and not pay an overpriced menu. Just grab some glass of vine and have a great time.

The staff always goes above & beyond and are always so sweet. The food is delicious & the atmosphere is amazing. They are decorated very cute for the holiday as well.

My most recent order- My calamari were not fried, but rather steamed and floating in marinara sauce, not with the sauce on a side, just like have always been prepared. This was an unpleasant surprise. Stromboli was good, however, made with a lot less cheese than before and was dry. Overall opinion- this place is not what it used to be. Quality definitely diminished even compared to an order made 6 months ago. Unfortunately, will not order again. So many new places around that have much better quality food.

They have a great selection of foods and beautiful outdoor seating. The service was fantastic and we plan to return often. We had a school reunion here last week and it was perfect setting.

The lamb was excellent, but it took too long to cook and get served Service too slow, entrance to hostess area was confusing. Place is dark and menus hard to read. Reservations highly recommended walk- in allowed. Parking is a bit difficult to get and not very well lit. Locals and frequent visitors are well received, while as a first comer, i felt a little out of place. I will return, but only if I go early and with a reservation.

Really just wish we chose a different place and wanted to like it. The staff wasn't very friendly. The alcohol drinks were good could even taste anything but ice and syrup. Small and not worth the money. The calamari was a disappointment undercooked and not crispy. The Salmon was actually real good but that's because you can't really mess up salmon! The Stromboli's were a just as much of a disappointment as the calamari. Overall, wouldn't recommend.

My husband and I stumbled into this place by mistake. LOL All I wanted was a coffee and dessert, that was next door but we walked into the wrong door, and here we are. Let me tell you, the atmosphere, food, and service were outstanding!! My waitress was an older women, sorry I can't remember her name, but she had that look on her face, the one that says, "Don't waste my time" kind of look, scared me a little to be honest but she was such a sweetheart. We had our coffee, shared a brushetta, and a lasagna. Portions we perfect for two and the total $28.00! No way! Thought it must be a mistake super cheap for such big portions! We are definitely coming back.

I've eaten here numerous times we've even had birthdays,holidays and family gatherings. Jules is very accommodating foods 5stars We like the large antipasto,calamari,and burn the edges of a large Micheal Angelo pie don't miss out try it you might bring ur friends and family enjoy Bud

Been here about 3 or 4 times. The very first time there was a hair in my pizza. The last time, it was cold inside and service was slow. Not impressed with the food. I tried to support this local business, but it's not cutting it. They need higher standards.

I usually love this spot! Only been 2 other times and both times I've dined inside with no issues. And I only have ever had their pizza. Today I ordered takeout 1 large specialty pizza (Michelangelo's pizza) It really didn't take that long to get here and when I received it, it was cold. I have never in my life been given a takeout pizza that was cold. I wouldn't even have cared if it was warm but it's cold. Like it's been sitting out and they just boxed it didn't warm it at all. I'm very disappointed the taste is very subpar as well money wasted as it's going in the trash.

Love this restaurant! Food is always delicious, and the service was great. Only thing that ever changes that is how busy the restaurant is- some of the servers are just more frantic (understandably) during a rush. Otherwise, one of our favorite places to eat and hang out!

I am so disappointed in this restaurant after dining in several times. I called in a pick up order for 3 Italian hoagies and a pepperoni pizza. When I opened the container with the hoagie I almost fainted. I have never seen a hoagie that was thrown together with over ripe tomatoes that were sliced thick and were very watery. I would have never expected anything from this restaurant that was as inedible. I immediately called the restaurant to speak with a manager, I left my number hoping to get a return call which never happened. I called the next morning and was told there wasn't anyone on duty that could do anything about it because the manager was in Italy. I plan to never spend another dime there. It's obvious that they are not concerned with customer satisfaction.

Haven't been here in over a decade since relocating to Boston. I must say, the food was great, my friend and I spit a fabulous (huge) pasta dish, which she was craving, and I could not stop dipping my fresh made bread into, as she did also. We sat at the back bar, which I believe is considered the Bocci Bar, which was located right next to the traditional bocci ball courts On the right. The one man band was playing some cool toons from the Complete Unknown. which I found chill and relaxing. The aroma from the fire pit was an extra plus...made itfeel like home. Would we come here again for food and vibe...absolutely! Can't wait to enjoy this atmosphere again! The only thing I would wish is that they would have more IPAs and Sours on tap for the beer drinkers like myself I must add that that the back bar visuals should be wicked cool in the summer since they have their original grape vines hanging overhead....again...wicked cool! Can't wait to enjoy a meal and some cocktails again here!

Best paparadelle bolognese i've ever had! Great outside area in the summer and i enjoyed the inside as well in the colder months . Definitely recommend for date night or a group of people.

Run. This place is awful. Prices on the menu are not what they are on the bill. When you point that out, they blandly say that it says prices are subject to change. They sure did. 0 stars is not an option.

Ate at outside bar today. Bartender was excellent. Think his name was Phil. Sausage n peppers were very good as well as veal saltimbocca.

Took the family and the in-laws to eat and settled for this place what a big mistake the atmosphere was dark and dingy. If they cared enough it would be a nice place but they clearly do not. The waitress serving us was very nice she brought us some plates and the plates were dirty she brought out a new set and some of those still had food stains we were about to leave but decided to stay we ordered a pizza which was floppy...dough was weird we also ordered some chicken and fries, all was bad I spoke to the manager about the plates and some other bad experiences of ours and he started to blame the waitress and talking to her in a bad way. We asked for the check and will never look back. Horrible owners.

PIZZA: Above average tasting. Canned tomatoes in the sauce detract from the flavor. So do the canned mushrooms. CHEESESTEAKS: Cheap beef but tasty. HOAGIES: Above average. SERVICE: Slower than a dead snail swimming in frozen molasses. Plan on waiting an hour or more for food after ordering in the restaurant, whether eat-in or takeout. PRICES: Very high considering the tiny portions. ATMOSPHERE: The arrogant owner belittles employees in front of customers. Negative vibes. Also, food preparation occurs behind closed doors, so there is no way to monitor it for contamination whether deliberate or accidental. NEIGHBORHOOD: Gradually decaying as more low class people move in but still nice by Philly standards.

Beware they add a 4% credit card fee to all purchases. Living in the suburbs it's bad enough that the sales tax is 2% higher in the city. That's not their fault but the credit card fee is. Raise your prices stop with the fees. I won't be back and will make sure never to recommend this restaurant again.

Was there today Food was excellent as usual except the soup Was cold, Manhatten clam chowder,took the waitress about 10 minutes till she came back and I told her I had cold soup,she took it back ,took about 7 minutes till she came back with hot soup. I have eaten there since 2017, it was the first time we had a waitress who was terrible. She served the drinks to everybody but me, no coffee for me .I said to her where's my coffee,she we went got me my coffee. .She did not refill my cup and one other person when they were empty. I will think twice before I go back there again. It's a shame.

Delicious restaurant that we frequent very often. The clams in white sauce, crepes florentine, and the veal piccata are our favorites. Everything is always consistent in taste and flavor that keeps us coming back. We even catered a few parties which had all the guests raving about the food. Highly recommend this Bustleton neighborhood gem!!

Came here for dinner with my family and some family friends. I gotta say that I had a little higher hopes for this place. It wasn't bad, but everything just lacked flavor. I split a margarita pizza and a chicken parmigiana sandwich. I also tasted one of my family members gnocchi. The crust on the pizza was good, but it stopped there. The sauce didn't have much taste and there were pools of grease from the cheese. The chicken parm sandwich suffered the same as the pizza since the sauce just didn't have taste. The gnocchi tasted good, but the pasta itself had a strange texture. That being said the service and the ambiance of the restaurant were nice, but it could use a little updating. Would I go back here? Sure. But would it be my first choice? Definitely not.

A slight step up from your average pizza shoppe yet not quite the Italian cafe it aspires to be. Cade Michelangelo is offering take out as well as outdoor dining during the COVID crisis. They offer an out door bar, covered outdoor seating and large industrial fans to circulate the air on these hot summer days. Paper tablecloths adorn the tables and can be easily replaced for the next dining party. We came for lunch and enjoyed a calzone and sandwich. Balsamic chicken sandwich to be precise. This thinly pounded breast was dripping with balsamic glaze (don't wear white if planning on this option) not quite packing in the flavor as one would expect with the abundance of sauce. Lackluster but for the price was acceptable. Calzone was tasty yet some ricotta still remained chilled inside. Waitress was pleasant and the only one caring for outdoor patrons on a Friday afternoon which wasn't much of an issue as it was only us and one or two at the bar. All in all we would return yet nothing to brag on or insist one try. A neighborhood place with real meals as well as pizza choices it offers an option for the Bustleton area diners

Leah was a very good waitress and was quick with serving us! She brought our food out quickly and checked on us multiple times. Compared to my experience from hell last time- this was so much better! The food was very good and the service was great! Glad I gave this place another try because everything tasted as good as I remember it tasting before my experience from hell and they actually lived up to there stars that they earn on Yelp. My party of 5 ended up coming for dinner and coming around 630, it was a bit crowded but most of the crowd were sitting outside on the patio since the weather was so good today. We were seated and greeted by our waitress Leah right away. She served our drinks quickly and took our orders. I got the Large Chicken Cesar Salad and shared it with my mom- it was HUGE!!! My sister and her husband also ordered the salad and they ordered a large pepperoni pizza and me and my mom shared a small white with spinach and ricotta cheese. The salad was honestly enough food and we ended up having leftover pizza. My daughter got the chicken fingers and fries and the fries had American cheese on it! She enjoyed her meal as well. All of our food was delish and I am glad my sister, another Yelper talked me into coming back and giving them another chance!!!

A nice neighborhood place. Great chicken parm and chicken piccata. Pizza as well. Drinks cheaper than most places. Always have had great service.

Rips people off by charging 4% fees when paying with DEBIT card. Tried to address via email before putting out a negative review, no response.

Food is a 10; Service is a 0! Was in for dinner on a recent weekday evening; there were 6 in our party. As always, the food was outstanding - no complaints in that regard. (The Arugula steak salad was a real hit!) However, no matter how good the food, if the service is sub-par, it ruins the entire dining experience. Want a server to walk away as you are asking a question? Want to wait 10 minutes or more for the spoon you requested to show up? Want to have the drink you ordered never be served? Want to see a staff of servers all of whom look miserable and as though they hate their jobs? If you answered "yes" to any of those four questions, then you have come to the right place. I know at least 2 in our party will never return, as they were extremely disappointed; as for the other four, it's hard to say. Cafe Michelangelo, you really need to step up your game when it comes to all aspects of your service.

Sorry no pictures for this review. Friend had her son's birthday party or should I say birthday dinner. Two nice size tablesveach holding 10 seats. The restaurant was busy which makes sense for a Saturday night. Unfortunately due to the crowds food was slow to come to the table and there was only one waiter for our party who I believe had other tables as well. Which was such a disappointment as the bread was fresh - crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The calamari was very good cooked just right with good flavor. The antipasti had a nice selection of meats, cheeses, olives and peppers and of course you can't go wrong with Mozzarella sticks. The Caesar salad dressing had so much garlic that it felt like my tongue got burned from it. My chicken parm had a good flavor and the chicken cutlets where thin just like I like it but my meal was at best room temperature. There was live music which was enjoyable. Overall It was a fabulous evening with friends who are like family and parts of the meal were good. If I was in the area again I would give it another chance but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

This place has it down. The food, the ambience, the decor. Hit's the nail on the head for authentic, casual Italian. Feels like a place you'd stumble into on a quiet summer afternoon in Milan on your first solo-backpacking trip, ravenous after walking around the city for hours in search of a good and affordable meal but with no knowledge of the Italian language so you decided for the one with the buffet so you wouldn't have to awkwardly interact with people. (Based on a true story? Possibly). Except of course, that it's in Philly, and you'll probably drive, not walk here (and that the staff speak fluent English, obviously). Go here on a weekday to avoid the crowds and eat your heart out of pizza, pasta, breadsticks, mussels, and more. The buffet comes with a caesar salad, but you have to ask. An order of coffee includes unlimited refills, but despite being called a cafe, the coffee is actually average. 5 stars if not for that minor grievance.

The food is delicious and always served piping hot. The wait staff is lovely and very responsive to our needs. We always have a fabulous time here.

One of the go to Italian spots in northeast Philly especially in the summer when there is live music and bocci ball with pretty lights and grape vines outside. Best known for their thin crust brick oven pizza! It's perfectly crunchy and soft inside. The tomato sauce is my absolute favorite of any pizza place - it's so fresh! I also love their antipasto salad - tuna salad, roasted eggplant, artichokes, salami, carrots, broccoli and potatoes. Perfect if you're like me and like a little bit of everything! Their Caesar salad dressing is homemade and super garlicky and delicious! Definitely get the Caesar salad if you're a fan! Would recommend asking for light dressing or on the side. Their pasta is pretty good - good topping to pasta ratio but, sometimes you have to add a lot of your own seasoning to get the right flavor! My favorite is the seafood pasta! Overall, great vibes and very popular spot with amazing pizza and salad and pretty good pasta!

Pretty nice spot for dinner. Nice, friendly atmosphere. My friends go here a lot more than me. Pretty consistant good food and service.

Food and service were excellent! Live music was great and not too loud :) will be returning!

Hot, fresh and on-time! Pizza crust was crisp and light. Sauce seemed super light and fresh.

This is my favorite restaurant! I love that they have outdoor seating that makes you feel like you are somewhere different than a strip mall on Bustleton Avenue. They have bocce ball & on weekends they have local bands. The food is delicious! My all time fav is the Rigatoni Arriabetta. There pizza is cooked in a brick oven, we like to splurge and get a small pizza as an appetizer. They also have an amazing antipasto that comes in small or large. Make sure you have people to share it with because the small is big enough for 4 people depending on how hungry you are. They have amazing desserts, like tiramisu or gelato. Unfortunately, I'm always too stuffed to order any, so I think I may make it a point to go and just get dessert one day. The reason I'm giving them 4 stars being my favorite restaurant is that the service is really on the slower side. I recommend this place highly but if you're in a hurry this isn't the best choice.

This is the place to go if you want consistently good food and great service. Friendly staff, generous portions. Always accommodating. Probably one of my favorites in NE Philly.

It's Friday evening! The good news first. The live music is wonderful. Bad news: my party of three has been waiting 55 minutes for our food order. When questioned, the waitress said, "it takes a while." Actually, what we ordered should not take long if you know how to cook it right. So, you might wanna eat dinner somewhere else, and just come for the music.

Cafe Michelangelo is the "go to" local spot in Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County. I've been coming here with my family since I was a child. There's plenty of seating for large groups, and a bar for those who just want to watch the game. In the summer there is also out door seating and they also have a bocce ball court. The usual dishes I typically get are the fried calamari, mussels in white sauce, and the chicken Caesar salad. Their tiramisu is hands down the best I ever had. This is a local staple I'll always dine in.

I understand why so many people enjoy dining at Café Michaelangelo on Bustleton Avenue in the Far Northeast, Philadelphia. While most customers are local to the area, we were coming down from Bucks County, and this Italian haven was just a few miles over the county line. It doesn't look like much on the outside. A narrow parking lot separating the building from heavily trafficked Bustleton. The façade a worn brown wood with narrow doors and confusing signs. Still, we found our way in through the side entrance and walked into a small lobby, followed by a large glass-walled dining room with high exposed beam ceiling and vistas overlooking a back yard that was treed and green - more like a tree house feel, than a structure anchored to the ground. Although aging, it was very attractive. Positive first impressions. We were seated at the first table in the dining room. Although closest to the door, there was a half wall with trellis protecting us, and we soon forgot we were sitting on the edge. The menus were brought out quickly and we settled in to scour it for that evening's delights. While reading, we ordered a Stone IPA and River Horse Raspberry Tripel Horse Belgian-Style Ale. (You're wrong! I had the fruity beer, and my beautiful companion the very stout IPA.) We decided to go light. Fried calamari as a shared appetizer, and roast pork and Italian sausage sandwiches as our mains. Alina was our excellent server. She took very good care of us first timers. Although the calamari was almost exclusively cut into bands, with only one set of tentacles, it was quite good; especially the dipping red sauce which was spicily chunky and required a second helping. While I might not get it again, it was a fine vehicle for sauce delivery. The sandwiches were both first rate. They were served on decent Italian rolls which supported their passengers from plate to mouth without hesitation or flopping. The meat was tender and flavorful, with dipping sauce to enhance the experience. The sausage was cut into smaller slices for ease of ripping off chunks of the sandwich, and had ample onions and green frying peppers mixed throughout and more of that wonderful red sauce. Really liked both plates. And, there was a plentitude of stuffing in each - so much so that we could only eat half of each sandwich and brought the rest home for stepson to enjoy. We had planned to order something separately for him, but we had so much that it wasn't necessary. Alina brought us the takeout containers and bags with an easy smile, despite the loss of the extra sale to the house. No doubt, she had seen this happen before. We thoroughly and zestfully partook of our Café Michelangelo meal, and commented as we ate how good it was. In warmer weather, eating on the back patio would be a worthy addition to the program. An exceptional find on the wild streets of Bustleton. And, the prices didn't hurt either.

Food is great, but the grumpy male manager is rude and speaks to his paying customers in a derogatory way.

I like this place a lot. Very friendly service and amazing fresh food as always. Craft beer is a bonus

I have eaten here many times before and today I decided to try the gnocchi in blush sauce. I ordered it for take out and I can say with confidence it was the best gnocchi I've ever had. The portion was so large that I had lunch the next day too.

I've been coming for years. Love sitting at the bar and enjoying cocktails and apps. Their food is delicious and they have the best wood fired pizza in the world! The bartenders are so friendly and welcoming. Every Sundqy they have music out on their spacious patio from 5:00 til 9:00 which is the perfect way to end the weekend!

Great food and large servings. Nice gem in northeast. The cappuccino was so delightful and left an everlasting finish on my palette that was fragrant and aromatic

I'm a local, i live close to cafe michealangelo and it seems to disappoint in some one every time we go. They will always give the wrong order in someway. I ate there today and the service was terrible, it's not busy at all and we waited for 5 minutes for the man to get our table. We finally got our appetizers and the bread was out after them. We all needed refills and we were waiting for over 30 minutes. Terrible Just Terrible

I have been coming here for many years now- my mom and dad love this place and they throw a lot of our family get togethers here. The food is good and they always accommodate our large party 15-25 people. The waitress is always pleasant and always tells us jokes. We always seem to get the same waitress and she always works her butt off to make sure everybody is happy and has everything they need. The pizza here is great probably 1 of the beat in the Somerton area. The chicken fingers, cheese steaks, french fries, and chicken parmigian is also delicious. I give this place 5 stars you should give it a try you wont br disappointed.

In the beginning of September my transplant recipient and I held a anniversary dinner here with our families. Cafe Michelangelo did a wonderful job at coordinating everything for us. I truly can't say enough great things. We had around 16 people and were seated in a private area out back. They even rearranged the table for us last minute so we could all be seated together which we super appreciated. We went with a prefix menu, family style, consisting of two pastas to start, salad, and two entrees. I must say the rigatoni vodka is my absolute favorite and the menu the portions are huge. Everything from start to finish was great. The waitresses were very on top of everything as well. I couldn't be happier! My husband and I also came here recently and ordered the shrimp diavolo. A++ the sauce is soooo good. Definitely a staple for me any time I come here from now on!

First off , the food is excellent except bread( no biggie) Major issue is that we had to wait over half an hour for our food. Back up. Arrived with no reservation on Friday night. Expected to wait. Was told it would be about 20 minutes, although there were 2 tables for 2 right in front of us and all other parties were 6 or more. Ok seated and ordered. Over half an hour later , I got the attention of the Manager. I told him not happy it was this long and he basically blamed US. " I told you it would be a wait' ". Yes to get seated" No, I told you we were backed up" No you did not. Ok, so that really happened. Went out and looked at kitchen. They really expanded the seating here and are taking large parties, but they did NOT expand kitchen. I guess it is ok to let patrons wait a while because they wouldn't spend money to expand kitchen I would rather eat somewhere that had good food but great service rather than somewhere that has great food but horrible service

One of my favorite places in Bustleton!! Very good service, amazing food - ugh especially Rigatoni arrabiata and fried calamari, great cocktails, live music and outdoor seating!!

I've been coming to this restaurant for years for lunch, but just recently rediscovered it for dinner. What a great discovery!. The menu is filled with delicious Italian cooking with a gourmet flare. Try the varied pasta dishes. I'm a seafood lover and there's lots to excite me. There is plenty of outdoor seating and entertainment on certain nights. Add in a great bar and you're in for an amazing time. Come in the evening. A definite recommendation.

The best Caesar salad I've ever had otherwise not bad menu is to big and average food

I'm very disappointed in service from the bartender inside tonight. Gave us drinks and menus and walks away. Never came back to ask what we wanted for dinner. Never will return to this place.

Always loved coming to Cafe Michelangelo's. The outside bar is beautiful! Ask for Amber, Cindy or Justin!

Went out for a birthday party at night time and I love their food especially their pizza. They had music playing and the atmosphere was just great.

We will NEVER RETURN to this so-called family restaurant again. Let me preface this review by saying that I hardly ever go on yelp to write a review unless there was a strong reason for me to do so. A group of us (four kids and four adults) went to Cafe Michelangelo for dinner today. Our families have been to this restaurant separately, but this is the first time we've been there together. As a parent of two children, I understand the stigma attached to going to a restaurant with children, but at the end of the day, we are still paying customers and expect appropriate service. The server was beyond nice and was timely, however I cannot say the same about the restaurant manager, Juiliano. We were seated in the corner of the cover patio area- there were no tables behind us, but we were near the entrance to their outdoor patio area. Two out of our four kids were playing in a small corner beside our table when one of their toy cars accidentally was pushed over by the patio entrance. At this point, the manager kicked the car over towards the kids and looked at us and said "okay, can you keep it to your side, I'm trying to run a restaurant not a daycare." We were all in shock. After we took a few seconds to wrap our heads around what just happened, we immediately walked up to him and told him to cancel our dessert order and bring us the check. I cannot believe an ADULT thought it was appropriate to speak to someone else in that manner, let alone a manager of a restaurant. Your job is truly to accommodate to a variety of clientele. Let's face it this IS NOT A FINE DINING RESTAURANT- it is SUPPOSEDLY a family restaurant located in northeast philadelphia. Treat your clients with respect and learn how to speak. It is disheartening to have our night ruined. He not only upset us, but our children witnessed his behavior.

Had a fabulous meal on Friday night. Place looked crazy busy, but we got a table in 10 minutes(less than the 15 minute wait we were told). Food was excellent as was the service. We had a very minor issue that our server, Diane, went above and beyond to resolve quickly and to our satisfaction. Great vibe with music in the outside area. Have to get back again soon. Will ask for Diane for sure!