Michelangelo Ristorante

Italian restaurant · Silver Lake

Michelangelo Ristorante

Italian restaurant · Silver Lake

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2742 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Authentic Italian cuisine, pizzas, pasta, family-friendly vibe  

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"Michelangelo is fairly removed from the main Silver Lake hustle on Sunset, and that’s exactly how they prefer it. This is a quiet, family-run operation with a loyal local following who are there for solid Italian food and a relaxed atmosphere. Deal: $20 bottomless mimosas. Weekends 10am-3pm." - brant cox, nikko duren

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"Michelangelo is pretty removed from the main Silver Lake hustle on Sunset, and that’s exactly how they prefer it. This is a quiet, family-run operation with a loyal local following who are there for solid Italian food, a relaxed atmosphere, and $10 bottomless mimosas on weekends." - Amy Clark

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Ruby C Wight

Google
Sammy was a great waiter. I love this place. They made the best eggplant parmigiana. Everything was great here, the ambience, the food, the service and the price was not expensive at all.

Marcelo Bermudez

Google
Having had the privilege of staying in different parts of Italy, enjoying meals made by local families with fresh ingredients from their gardens, and even working at a high-end rustic Italian restaurant near Beverly Hills in my younger years, it’s been a long time since I’ve experienced food of this quality. But here, while spending time with my beautiful wife on our date, I finally did. The mushroom soup with truffle was outstanding. I’m not usually a big fan of truffle, but here, it worked beautifully—we almost ordered an extra one to take home. Both the Risotto di Mare and Tagliatelle with Sausage and Goat Cheese were perfectly seasoned and cooked. The pasta, the sauce, the proteins—everything was spot on. This wasn’t some deconstructed, overly complex dish involving dry ice. This was food made by your best friends who just happen to be Italian and know how to cook. Though I grew up near Silverlake and have passed this building a thousand times, this was our first time dining here. The service and atmosphere were excellent, with the staff working hard to ensure everything was just right. Lots of laughter from all the tables, including ours. Even though we don’t live nearby anymore, we both agreed—this is a place worth the drive. Without a doubt, it’s now in our top five go-to restaurants. We can't wait to come back.

Ace

Google
I celebrated my birthday at Michelangelo's, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The food was absolutely delicious and authentically Italian—a true gem for the whole family. The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, which added such a warm touch to the experience. We tried the vegetarian lasagna, the pina colada, and the rigatoni in pink sauce, and let me tell you—I’m still dreaming about every bite! Whether it’s a family gathering, special occasion, or even a business meeting, Michelangelo's is the place to be. Highly recommend!

Alessia Stifano

Google
Family owned, with authetic Italian food and cozy ambience. Great for families and romantic dinners. Love this place and its pasta!

Mariah Go Chua

Google
We really enjoyed our meal here! Everything is reasonably priced, very fresh, and delicious. I had the fettuccine Alfredo which wasn’t heavy and it was perfect. All of the food comes out piping hot as well. The service was great, everyone was super sweet! Definitely looking forward to going again!

Ruslan Mingazov

Google
I really enjoyed the food! Everything was delicious, fresh, and had an authentic Italian taste. I’ll definitely come back again!

Oded Kassirer

Google
My neck of the woods! Been there a long time ago and enjoyed it. Decided to go today for a late lunch / early dinner and so glad we did: the place is very nice and warm with a home feeling. The service absolutely friendly and kind. And the food… delicious and enough to take home and eat again. Moderately priced. In short: highly recommended ❤️

Lauren Donahoe

Google
I came here on a whim after walking at the reservoir craving pasta and a nice glass of wine. They have happy hour 4-6 for drinks only. The outdoor patio was lovely and the wait staff were very friendly. I sort of made my own pasta order and they were very accommodating. For a Thursday night, we didn’t wait for a table and found parking surprisingly easily given the small lot onsite. The portions were great and I found the prices to be reasonable.
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Law F.

Yelp
I grew up with a Sicilian, grandmother and mother, and when I eat at Michelangelo, it's like eating my grandmother's food. The spaghetti and meatballs, bring me back to my childhood. And my son had this to say as well: It's hard to put words together to describe how pleasantly surprised I was by this dish. It's been a while since I have ordered vongole here and it's safe to say I will be getting it again. Flavor was bursting with every bite. A must try.
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Salvador S.

Yelp
Food didn't match the price Very greasy The server was nice but the hostess was rude. Overall it was a clean environment but everything else was garbage, which ruined the experience.
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Amanda M.

Yelp
Everything was SO delicious! We came here for the first time today for my sister's birthday and the entire experience was fantastic! The atmosphere is intimate and beautiful. We sat inside but there is also an outside patio option. Our server was so nice and attentive. He answered all our menu questions. We also met Tony one of the brothers who owns the restaurant and personally creates the menu. It's family owned and they have been in the silverlake area for 27 years. Having recently moved into the area we are so happy to support a local family owned business. They have an extensive drink menu with wine and bar options. My mom got a specialty Irish coffee and my brother got their margarita both of which they greatly enjoyed. We had the bruschetta appetizer which was light and delicious to start with. Then my brother and mom split the sage butter ravioli and one of the specials of the day a pear strawberry date candied walnut salad with crumbled feta cheese they raved about. My brother said the raviolis were the best he's ever tried. The sage butter sauce in particular was exceptional. My sister loved her Fettuccine Alfredo! I got the fish of the day which was perfectly cooked and the lemon caper sauce was exquisite! They easily accommodated my dietary restrictions and were so nice about it. Our server walked me through which options on the menu were dairy free and I had quite a few to choose from. I also noted for next time that they have a gluten free pasta substitution for those who want it. My brother got a Pappardelle Alla Domenica to go because everything was so good and he also rated that extremely high when I asked. I didn't take photos because we were so busy eating and celebrating but everything was beautifully plated in addition to being delicious. We ended the meal with a tiramisu which my family loved and I had a cafe latte which they easily substituted almond milk for me. They brought out a birthday hat and decorations and we sang happy birthday to my sister who was incredibly happy! We are so grateful they made her day so wonderful and memorable. We will definitely be back!!
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Nikki B.

Yelp
A last-minute meet up with friends to celebrate life brought us to Michelangelo - a charming little Italian eatery located in Silverlake. Founded in 1997 by the Stifano family, Michelangelo Ristorante is a friendly neighborhood gem that specializes in Southern Italian Cuisine. The dining room is cozy with a family friendly vibe and there is a patio area with heat lamps in the winter. Our server was Miguel. He was delightful & attentive. The festivities kicked off with cocktails. I had the Spicy Bail Gimlet as did another friend. Raspberry Mojito, Jack n Diet, & Peroni were also ordered. The Gimlet was tasty with just a hint of spiciness. I tried a sip of the Raspberry Mojito, and it was light & refreshing. We started with garlic bread, which I highly recommend. It was warm & buttery with fresh pieces of chopped garlic. For dinner we ordered: Insalata Caprino, Divina Salad (Special), Pappardelle Ossobuco (Special), Lobster Agnolotti (Special), Pepperoni Pizza, & Linguini Calamari. I had the Insalata Caprino - a yummy combo of romaine, radicchio, tomato, goat cheese, & olives. I tried a bite of the Linguini Calamari and a sliver of the pizza without pepperoni. Both were molto bene! My friends all loved their choices and cleaned their plates. Despite being full, we couldn't resist dessert. One friend was torn between the Spumoni & Tiramisu. Miguel recommended the Tiramisu. We also ordered Crème Caramel and an Ice Cream Sundae. However, Spumoni was delivered by mistake, but my friend decided to keep it. When owner Antonio noticed the slip up, he graciously brought over a complimentary Tiramisu. Much like the food, the desserts were delicious with the Tiramisu being the star! I'm glad we didn't miss out on it. My friend and I had a wonderful meal. The service was excellent, portions were generous, prices reasonable, and the food was fantastico! Next time someone asks me to recommend a good Italian restaurant, I'm sending them to Michelangelo! *Small parking lot or street parking. *Saturday & Sunday Bruch $15 Bottomless Mimosas *Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4 - 7 pm
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Andrew L.

Yelp
The food here is absolutely amazing. We ordered the Crostini Di Prosciutto E Mozzarella as a starter and it's easily one of the best dishes I've ever had. Very simple and extremely flavorful. For entree I had the Rigatoni All Amatriciana paired with the current Barolo BTG. All in all the service was outstanding, ambiance and food even better. Those interested in great wine by the glass options will also feel at home here. Definitely making this a staple stop whenever I'm in town.

Jocelyn G.

Yelp
Michelangelo Italian Restaurant is a hidden gem! This locally owned, family run spot serves the most authentic Italian food I've ever had and that's saying a lot coming from serious foodies! Some of the best service. I ordered the beef lasagna and was absolutely blown away. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. You can truly taste the love and tradition in their cooking. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service made us feel right at home. This is hands down the best Italian food I've ever had, a must visit if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back!
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Deborah M.

Yelp
Outstanding dishes!!! Fresh and delicious cocktails. The best pasta I have ever had the joy of consuming! Well worth the price. Tony, one of the owners, served us and helped us celebrate my daughter's birthday. Thank you Tony and staff of Michelangelo for making this day so special
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Erica S.

Yelp
I've been craving linguine vongole and was so excited about finding a restaurant with it. Unfortunately, I was very unimpressed with the linguine vongole from here.
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Anthony T.

Yelp
First time here and the service was great, everyone was so very friendly. They made me feel like family. The pizza was phenomenal easily in my top 10. The other entree that I tried was also very good. This place had a very nice feel to it. Overall this place gets two thumbs up .
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Casey W.

Yelp
We come here so often, we may as well have our picture on the wall! The food is excellent! Fresh, traditional, and superior to most Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. And it is a family owned business that I am proud to support. Servers are also just amazing- Devin, Julia, Miguel, Jose, Samuel- we are always glad to see them. And we always run into our neighbors there, who are equally committed regulars. Such a wonderful community institution.
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Al M.

Yelp
What an amazing ristorante!! The owners here are very welcoming and understand customer service. Excellent spot and peaceful environment. I ordered a pizza, half bolagnese and half pepperoni. These are thin but very meaty slices. I got full after two slices. The flavors keep you wanting another piece. I definitely recommend and say hello to Antonio and Maria while you are there!! Great service and food!! Rare Gem!! https://youtube.com/shorts/Jqg-Nayla0c?si=2_RD2dqe4xzlYn6O
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Michael C.

Yelp
Having spent the day in Pasadena, we had an opportunity to return to our favorite Italian restaurant - Michelangelo Ristorante - located in nearby Silver Lake - where we met friends for an early dinner. Greeted at the door by super amiable owner Antonio, we were seated at a comfortable indoor table away from the others - as is our preference - to allow for some nice quiet conversation. In addition to the large indoor seating area there is also a large outdoor patio on which heaters are provided. It was relatively early on Sunday evening, but they had a good crowd which - given the hour - was testament to how wonderful - and popular - this eatery is insofar as quality of food, pricing, portion size and service. Have I said this is our favorite Italian restaurant? ;-) Even given how busy the restaurant was, our friendly server came over right away with menus and he took our drink orders. For me it was ice tea - no charge for the frequent refills. For an appetizer we ordered the "crostini di prosciutto e mozzarella" to share, described as "toasted bread with prosciutto, sage and fresh mozzarella." Perfection. So good you have to pace yourself in order to savor each bite.  For my entree, I ordered the chicken parmesan, with pasta as my included side. Delicious and served in a potion so large that as hungry as I was, I had to take half of it home with me. My partner had them custom make bucatini with their arrabbiata sauce (spicy tomato sauce). They were more than happy to oblige his custom request. He loved it. Our friends both ordered the pollo fontina special of the day, described as "sautéed chicken breast, fontina cheese, prosciutto, mushrooms, Marsala wine glaze sauce, mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables." They've had it before and were extremely pleased to have an opportunity to have it again. For dessert we always have the home-made zuccotto. Their zuccotto falls under the heading of "to die for." Zuccotto is a fabulous, creamy Italian dessert cake described on their menu as "semi-frozen, chilled dessert made with three kinds of butter cake with ice cream, mixed nuts and a touch of Bailey's & Grand Marnier." It is mouthwateringly delicious. It is worth going off your diet for and doing penance later. After the first bite you will regret having ordered it to share. You will notice in the attached photo that a couple of bites have already been taken of the zuccotto as I could not get my cell phone cam out quick enough before it was attacked. We have been to Michelangelo's a number of times now and try to make a point to treat ourselves whenever we find ourselves in the area. We find the restaurant comfortable, the service is prompt, friendly and attentive, the food is consistently excellent, the portions are generous and pricing is extremely reasonable especially given what you find elsewhere in LA. It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend Michelangelo's. If you've never been and you are in search of good Italian food - give them a try. And if you've been in the past - it's probably time to go back!

Teresa H.

Yelp
Tried this restaurant for the first time. Service was spectacular, food delicious, wine superb. We were a party of 6 and each dish was delicious. I asked for an entree recommendation and the hostess let me know it was his mother's recipe. The place is cozy and makes you feel welcomed. I highly recommend it and I will most definitely be back!

John C.

Yelp
I took my lady here because she never had Italian food before so i had looked up local restaurants close by her and this one was only 20mins away from her place we arrived and was seated promptly we took two seats outside it was nice and cool outside the vibe was very nice. We ordered the bruschetta as a appetizer and it tasted so fresh the tomatoes basil and vinegar all melted in your mouth and the bread was crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle which my lady loved. We both finally were ready to order she ordered the beef lasagna and I ordered the pollo parmigiana with spaghetti pasta instead of the potatoes and veggies they serve with it. My lady absolutely loved her lasagna i did as well after stealing a few bites from her dish she managed to finish the whole thing to my surprise lol! I also enjoyed the pollo parmigiana with spaghetti it was tasteful with just the right amount of sauce cheese and noodle ratio, and the portion sizes were fairly decent most places give you a small entree for those kinda prices but i feel i got the most bang for my buck. We finally finished of the nice dinner with the tiramisu which we both shared once again it was her first time having Italian so she never had tiramisu either she took a big first bite and her eyes rolled to the back of her skull she loved it i as well it was moist and bursting with coffee flavor topped with chocolate sauce and strawberries that complemented the dessert quite well making it taste so fresh, overall we both enjoyed the experience and dining and the service was great my lady has requested a return and i will be happy to oblige.
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Hector S.

Yelp
Absolutely fantastic brunch! We ordered the gnocchi with pink vodka sauce and the salmon pizza and it was fantastic and very flavorful. I'm excited to come back and have dinner and lunch and this will definitely be our go to neighborhood Italian spot. Highly recommend!
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bhakti p.

Yelp
I went there with my grandson, first time dinner xperience with him by myself. Called the restaurant ahead of time, reserved table and ordered food. It ready upon arrival, had nice quet dinner quickly and left with happy time. Thank you for making it special my dinner Date with my grandson.
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Christian R.

Yelp
What a hidden gem! If you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine, look no further. This place delivers. It's a great place to bring a date, family, or for business. -The Food For appetizers, we had the Burrata Bruschetta--a must-have--and the Calamari, which was so crunchy and perfectly executed. My main entrée was the eggplant parmigiana, and it was done to perfection. -The Ambiance Though the place isn't large, our group of 10 was well accommodated. We had reservations, and Toni was an amazing host throughout our visit. -The Service No complaints here; they treated us like royalty. It was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it.
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Albert D.

Yelp
We tried this place twice already and both times the food has been really good but their service sucks. It takes them a while to take your order, refill your drinks and to even get me my check. We were here for New Year's Eve so I understand them being busy but it's the same bad service when they weren't busy. I will not be back.

nicole t.

Yelp
The Ravioli Spinaci e Ricotta was delicious with pink sauce. And the pasta Spaghetti Carbonara was also so yummy! Definitely will be coming back here. Great service
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Chacha T.

Yelp
We were here last week and all the food we had was amazing!!! And the staff were so friendly and kind! Id definitely recommend trying it out!! 10/10
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Krista K.

Yelp
For the price point of the items on the menu, you'd think you're getting quality, robust, decadent Italian food but these dishes reminded me of food I could get from Chef Boyardee. On top of a $130 bill for 3 people, we were billed $4 for a little extra basil on our pizza that we were not warned about beforehand. The salad was a few pieces of regular lettuce with a tasteless dressing you could get from Ralph's and Margherita pizza was dripping in oil. Although I enjoyed the texture of the pappardelle, the sauce tasted canned. The burrata appetizer was creamy, but priced at a whopping $33 for 3 pieces. I really wanted to love this restaurant given its great reviews, but I can't say I'll be coming back here again.
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Sarab S.

Yelp
I came here with my family for my birthday and had the most wonderful experience!!! The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks. Everyone loved their respective dishes so much (chicken parm, angel hair pasta, spaghetti meatballs, pepperoni pizza, calamari, bruschetta). On top of that, Giuseppe (one of the owners) and the rest of the staff were so warm, kind and personable and just made us feel so at home. We also met Giuseppe's mother Dominica who was so lovely and works in the kitchen as well!! This place is such a gem and has so much heart and soul both in the food and in the people who own and work in the restaurant. I will absolutely be coming back very often. Thank you Giuseppe and crew for such an amazing dinner!!

Jackson B.

Yelp
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant but a little on the pricey side. Not a place I could visit every week, unfortunately, due to the prices. I might suggest offering 1/2 portions/smaller portions for lunch with a lower price point. $42 for lunch for 1 with no alcohol is a bit steep.

Kelli H.

Yelp
We were looking for Italian food, and we were not disappointed! The food is excellent and the service here is wonderful. Definitely will be back.
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Kayla M.

Yelp
My siblings and I are all from Oregon but they have moved to KTown, Santa Ana and Long Beach. We met up on a Saturday evening at Michelangelo and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is unmatched, beautifully decorated with indoor and outdoor (with heating lamp) seating. We arrived a bit early for our reservation and they were able to seat us immediately. The service was a 9/10, but understandably so they only had a handful of servers. The food was a 10/10 I ordered chicken fettuccine and it was perfectly creamy, garlicky and filling! We also had their garlic cheese bread for an appetizer *chefs kiss* My favorite part of the night is when the owner came and personally thanked us for dinning with them. We will definitely be back! And if you're looking for good Italian food that is decently priced, check out Michelangelo - you won't be disappointed!
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Olena V.

Yelp
As a vegetarian, I often find it hard to find pasta more interesting than macaroni + sauce. Michelangelo had so many great option to choose from, and my Fettuccine Ortolana was amazing! The service was very attentive, the food was delivered quickly and I had a good time having dinner on their cute patio. Well done, Michelangelo :)

Jacob D.

Yelp
Just tried to place an order at 9:36 and was told they are closed hours say open until 10? Please be accurate about hours of operation.
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John O.

Yelp
Nice spot to enjoy good Italian cuisine. Happy hour prices are a nice deal. Enjoyed the crostini appetizer and the linguine with vongole for the main. Service was good and friendly. Ambiance is cozy, with a small dining room. Parking lot on site is small and free of charge. Would return.

N M.

Yelp
Food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We didn't have reservation but they quickly found us a table. It was the perfect place to celebrate Mother's Day! We'll definitely be coming back soon!
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Angie G.

Yelp
Stopped in for an early dinner. First you can smell the food when you walk in, which was wonderful. We ordered the soup and Pappardelle Alla Dominica which was delicious.we really enjoyed this cozy little restaurant. We will definitely return.
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Erica L.

Yelp
I dined here tonight with my children and it was excellent! We had margarita pizza, fried calamari, filet mignon and salmon piccata. Plus two great desserts. The service was fantastic, and the decor was super festive for Halloween. We live close by and I look forward to going back again.

Sfbaby D.

Yelp
Food was great. Service was good (especially considering the large dinner party inside. Outside seating was nicely contained and heaters were available which was key on a cool evening.
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Jennifer A.

Yelp
That's amore! We live close by and I literally drive by this restaurant every morning on my way to work yet somehow it took us YEARS to eat here. And when we finally did, it was so good that we returned the next weekend to try different meals...well, almost...can't say no to the bruschetta and the spumoni! We felt so welcomed and our servers have been so friendly and attentive every time we've been in. The space is lovely...I really like the covered patio. Since I work in an office all day, I flock to restaurants that have outdoor seating options where I can breathe and enjoy the fresh air. Oh...AND there's an adjacent parking lot...hard to come by in this neck of the woods. Do yourself a favor..."snap out of it!" And go eat here!
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MK C.

Yelp
It is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have tried so far. The salad and all the dishes are super delicious. Hot bread rolls are great to start with and the salad from the today's special is light and flavorful. I ordered the Pappardelle Alla Domenica. Heard that this dish has been featured in LA times and praised for and it should be. I enjoyed every bite of it. My friends order rigatoni and pollo marsala. Both of them are great as all. The pollo marsala and my Pappardelle Alla Domenica are definitely must haves. Service was great, very attentive and great suggesting the recommendation. The restaurant is casual but very nice atmosphere, can be intimate so great for a date spot too. Will definitely come back and try more.
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Garrik K.

Yelp
Michelangelo Ristorante is a beautiful family-run restaurant. You really feel the TLC these people put into serving their customers and making delicious Italian food. It's classic and solid all around. A very rare find.
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Mark T.

Yelp
Michelangelo is one of the oldest Italian restaurants but still amazing. Great staff, the owners are like family and the big boss grandma still runs the show, which I love. Amazing appetizers, great pizza and pasta dishes. Still love going here and you always feel like you eating at home!! Go try it!!
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Mrs. D.

Yelp
This place is such a special little gem nestled in a neighborhood, with an ivy covered patio for plenty of outdoor seating and lots of indoor seating with a romantic vibe and dim lighting. There's a stellar bar for craft cocktails, beer and wine. We got the burrata appetizer, seafood risotto and mortadella mushroom and pistachio pizza. All the food was not only delicious, but so generously-portioned that we had food to take home. The cherry on top was the service. Devin and the whole staff were so attentive. They anticipated our every need which was so refreshing. It was a wonderful dining experience. We plan to come back soon with the rest of our family.
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Vitto V.

Yelp
I'm blown away how this place has 4+ stars. We only came because of the good reviews because we like try new restaurants specially Italian restaurants and what a disappointment. The food is utterly tasteless. One simple example we ordered Caprese salad and it was flavorless, no olive oil, or even drizzle of balsamic vinegars. I mean anyone can make this salad at home it's so simple yet here it was so tasteless. If the easiest simplest dish tasted bad then imagine the rest. We were surprised for a Friday night the restaurant was empty. Nothing about this restaurant was top. Yes it's cozy and all that but the food is poor. And for the poor taste the prices are very high. I don't mind to pay if you are providing a rich and tasteful dish but here food tasted like microwave food and dishes came out so fast as you are in a fast food restaurant. One of our pasta dish the red tomato sauce tasted like it was straight from can, soo bad . Also forget about happy hour, don't bother bec it's not even worth it. Just to give you an idea Caprese salad you literally get two pieces of slices tomato with mozzarella on top for $11, for Bruschetta two pieces of French baguette cut for $9. The staff were ok just very casual nothing biggy as the place was not busy at all so they were just doing their job.
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Alexis T.

Yelp
I ordered catering from Michelangelo for my birthday dinner party on 9/14/24 and it was AMAZING! 10 out of 10 recommend catering from them! They were so flexible, stayed within my budget and delivered to the home where my party was being held. The best part? The food WAS AMAZING. I ordered salads and pastas and most of it was gone by the end of the night! We even had many guests take home food -- it was that delicious. Highly recommend having them cater your party. This is a family owned business that's been around since 1997 so you'll also be supporting a local restaurant!
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Fabiola G.

Yelp
Firstly, a special thanks to both Antonio (owner) & Julia. The welcoming hospitality and sincere gratitude for our presence is unmeasured. This was our first time, and I'm overwhelmed with joy. Julia kindly recommended their mushroom salad, and boy am I glad we ordered it! I knew from that moment that all the other dishes would have me in and out of consciousness (in a very good way). This place is a gem, the holy trinity. My only regret is that I didn't find this place sooner. We plan to be back, you can count on it!
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Craig M.

Yelp
We have been coming here since at least 2007 when they were at their silver lake location. Great food and more than that the staff have gotten to know us over the years and we always have a friendly conversation when we're here. Birthdays, family gatherings and date nights. Has been a regular fixture for us and recommend everyone come out for a fun, great restaurant with a lot of love and a lot of good food.
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Darcy D.

Yelp
I hate to broadcast. Then all the gentrified Echo Park-Silverlake-Los Feliz chazzerai hipster gente will begin to form lines 2X around the block to take advantage of indoor Michelangelo for Saturday-Sunday brunch, 10 AM-1PM. Service was super stellar both times. Mama Domenica, chef, insisted we eyeball the dessert menu after brunching on smoked salmon pizza. We caved. Went for sharing dark chocolate torte. Claire took way more torta home que yo. I came another Sunday w/GF Alexa. Good time 2 arrive when there's plenty of on site parking: 11:30 AM. Also on Sunday there's ample street parking. If you pass a boutique store, Clover, you're twelve steps to entrance. Domenica's son, Guiseppe, perdón, el Don, explained first time that Dad, from Salerno met Domenica, from Bari, en Italia. This darling couple migrated 2 Venezuela, where they had 3 children, Guiseppe, María y Antonio, then relocated to US. 20 years @ current location. Giuseppe does the books & works the room, & is very kind & friendly. María, the daughter also works here. She's sweet. Son Antonio, the renaissance man, of course, creates the very cool art throughout. It's a beautiful space. Go there for brunch wkends only. Or go for romantic tryst lunch weekdays. Tell no one else. Or blow up phones raving how hot hot hot this place is. The food's beyond wonderful. If you love patio dining, there's that, también. Service is impecable. Be those cool people who support family-owned businesses. Update: Brought Brentwood residents, my sister y mi cuñado 4 New Years Day early dinner experience. I'm impressed they drove all the way from almost Sta Mon 2 visit me. That's 3 freeways away. We shared cesare con shrimp, arabatini (ravioli-like) dumplings stuffed with corn. Of course smoked salmon pizza. Bubbly 4 me. Thank you server Devin, on-call Miguel. Special shout outs to both brothers: on site, welcoming. Lots of gente filtering in here. Happy 2 see that.
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Christine R.

Yelp
We are so grateful to have this neighborhood restaurant in Silverlake. My family and I have been patrons for many years and the food is always great! The pepperoni pizza is THE BEST. The service is friendly and it always feels like home. We can never leave without the spumoni ice cream cake.

411 Y.

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Food: Everything is great! My go to is the Rigatoni Bolognese with extra meat sauce! The pepperoni pizza is great too! Service: Local mom and pops restaurant! Ambiance: Nice for dates :)
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Darren M.

Yelp
Made it to Michelangelo's while on vacation. Atmosphere and ambiance excellent. Sat inside and loved the old stone walls and rustic beams. Bathrooms clean. Service varied. Sommelier was excellent. We are from California and wine country. Described what we liked and she picked out the perfect wine to enjoy with our meal. Appetizers were good, eggplant and calamari. Food average, had the Ciao Pepe pasta dish which was good, but my wife thought too salty and cheesy. Spaghetti and meatballs good but meatballs were cool. Lemon risotto not much flavor other than lemon and what not listed in the description. The servers were good but main waiter was not friendly, didn't seem like he enjoyed his job. Fairly rude. Observations was treating others tables much better. Might be the night, all in all, I would try it again still glad we went.
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Brenda R.

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I've been passing by this restaurant for years do a lot decided to try it out. The spumoni dessert was phenomenal. Great attentive service

Katelyn T.

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WE LOVE MICHELANGELO! We (7 girls) went for brunch and bottomless mimosas and everything about this place was perfect. The food was amazing. Even just the hash browns were the most flavorful hash browns I've ever had. And bottomless mimosas for only $20?! Such a good deal. The restaurant itself was beautiful and just felt like home. It was so much fun spending the afternoon here and getting to know Antonio and the other staff and hearing a little bit about the history of the restaurant and their family. We had such a wonderful experience at Michelangelo and we cannot wait to go back! This is a new favorite for us! :)
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Ron Y.

Yelp
We decided to eat at Michelangelo's, since it was close to our Airbnb, in Silver Lake. The setting was nice, as we ate on the patio, Giuseppe the owner was great, and the food was excellent. We started with the Burrata and Bruschetta along with the Caesar salad to share. Our main courses were Clam linguine, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Picatta (which is not on the menu, but was suggested by the waiter), Risotto and Butter squash ravioli. All delicious

Mary M.

Yelp
I have only had their food delivered. I haven't eaten at the restaurant yet. The food that was delivered was very good.