I went last week for my birthday based on a friend's recommendation, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the cherry margarita and goat cheese appetizer off of the happy hour menu. I was skeptical about the margarita, but it was delish and just the right level of sweetness! I knew the goat cheese would be tasty based off of the reviews, and it was. I ordered the spaghetti with meatball off of the happy hour menu, while my mom ordered a tasty mushroom and ricotta dish off of the dinner menu. We were both incredibly happy with our choices. Mine was the perfect size with even a bit leftover to take for lunch the next day. My mom had a ton leftover after being completely sated. They even brought me a hefty piece of lovely tiramisu with a candle for my birthday. The real star, though, was the chocolate cake my mom ordered. Yum! The atmosphere is lovely and open but a bit loud due to how busy it was even early in the evening on a Wednesday. I strongly recommend a reservation. And our server was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

We've dined here numerous times usually for birthdays and anniversary celebrations- it's always amazing. This review is strictly for the bakery aspect of the restaurant. The cakes and pastries are phenomenal- every time. I ordered the coconut and pineapple cake to take for Easter dinner at a friend's house - it was sensational and beautifully decorated for Easter. Always always save room for the amazing desserts or order them to go - just don't skip! read more

Bottega Michelangelo - Coconut and Pineapple Easter Cake ! - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We drove two hours to eat here--and this was our third visit--so that alone should tell you how much we enjoy this restaurant. It's become a destination for us. Keri has been our server the last two times, and she always makes us feel welcome and well taken care of. Our meal started with mini chocolate muffins placed on the table, and they were absolutely delicious. The garlic rolls are some of the best I can remember--warm, flavorful, and hard to stop eating. The Caesar salad was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of dressing. It normally comes with white anchovies, but we opted to leave them off. My favorite dish on the menu is the bucatini carbonara, and if you've read my other reviews, you know carbonara is one of my favorite dishes anywhere. This one definitely did not disappoint. The pasta was excellent, and the perfectly cooked breaded egg oozed beautifully when sliced, bringing everything together. On past visits I've ordered the Calabrese hamburger from the lunch menu, and it was terrific as well--another standout dish. For dessert we split the rum baba and the crème brûlée, and both were wonderful endings to a fantastic meal. read more

Came here for dinner tonight. They were packed. The server was pretty good for how busy it was. He came back frequently and even refilled our drinks in a timely manner. Everything came out correctly and was very good. We will definitely be back. read more

Bottega Michelangelo - Lamb chops - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Guess who's back?!?! Back again!!! Can't stay away too long my tastebuds were calling and Bottega picks up on the first ring!! read more

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The food here is great, cozy, classic Italian. It feels like your friend's grandmother is in the kitchen whipping up something for you with extra care. I absolutely love a complementary bread service, especially with Italian food it feels like a must. The meals were a smidge over-salted, though this made them reheat very very well the following day. The salad was simple but delicious, and there was generous cheese in the eggplant. The pastas were near flawless, minus that salt element but I really didn't mind. The service was admittedly not the best, very slow and not attentive but it was a busy Saturday evening and didn't take away from how much I loved this spot and will return! read more

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Had a reservation and was seated immediately. Our server was great and checked on us often. I used to come here for the lollipop lamb chops, and hadn't been in a while. Yesterday I came and had 2 margaritas (delicious! Salute to the bartender) lamb chops (too much of a char taste, and tougher than i like) a pepperoni and sausage pizza (cooked good and they didn't skimp on the toppings) and the chicken parmigiana (chicken was seasonless and tasted like air. I definitely enjoyed this the least). read more

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My husband and I chose Michaelangelo's to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. We were greeted with a "happy anniversary " from everyone including our hostess, server, and even the bus staff. Our table had a lovely message board, and we we surprised with a delicious taramisu dessert! Lauren, our server, was a delight and oh so attentive! The ambiance was lively and fun. Tge food, as always, perfection! read more

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You will need a reservation, as the place can get quite crowded. Dinner on a Sunday evening had a good flow of people coming and going. We were seated on the outside patio. The interior of the restaurant is loud, making it difficult to hear conversations. However, the outside patio may not have the most comfortable chairs, but it does facilitate a better conversation flow without the need to shout across the table. Our party ordered the following: Bruschetta ($15.00), Margherita Pizza ($16.00), Pork Marsala ($27.00), Cannelloni ($18.00). For the bruschetta, you get to pick two, and we chose the calabrian pepper jam and goat cheese, and the pear tomatoes with fresh basil. The pepper jam and goat cheese was the favorite! The individual eating the pork marsala raved about it being extremely delicious. The individual eating the cannelloni said it was ok, and not something they would order again. The margherita pizza was scrumptious....the crust was soooo good! Our waiter, Robert, was very attentive at first and then unfortunately he got slammed with tables in other areas including the bar area, which then decreased the amount of service we received. All in all...it was good. read more

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We came here celebrating a birthday. It was most of the party's 1st time there. Total we had 9 adults, 2 teens and 3 under 5. They sat us in a nice area that was like a private room but it had windows looking outside on the back patio. Everything we ordered was very delicious with the exception of 3 things. The kids Mac n cheese was not that good. I understand it is for children but it had little to no flavor and was like they used a white velveeta. The kids spaghetti was alright but it also had no real seasoning or flavor. I had ordered the Orrecchiette, and although it was nice in flavor, it wasn't anything special. I really loved the salted caramel affogato, it's the best one I've ever had. Overall it was a very nice place to celebrate and the staff was wonderful. We will definitely be back. read more

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Still an amazing spot for great food and service. I was dismayed to learn tonight that a glass of plain soda water is $3.50 (wasn't offered a refill}. I guess I don't mind paying something, but not the same price of iced tea or diet Coke. Oh well, now I know. read more

This place blew my mind for SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK!!!!! Nothing but praises. We came at 12pm on Saturday but to our dismay the menu is supposed to only be available for dinner. This was not on their website or the official Sonoran restaurant week web page. They honored it which was step in the right direction. It was greatly appreciated and went a long way concerning hospitality. It also put the current chef on the spot bc was he the one who was performing dinner service?!? Did he know the recipes?!?! We were alsoTHE FIRST TO ORDER the restaurant week menu!!!!!! Started off with polenta fries which were great. First time having polenta. They were crispy on the outside and deliciously smooth and creamy on the inside. They could have had more flavor, the green chile and other spices were faint. I had a better batch than my friend but I agreed it could have had more chile and salt. The marinara that accompanied them was a hard pass completely overpowered the flavors. Second course was the cilantro lime linguine with porchetta. Since I've gotten it I've wept. It was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!!! Omg just 10/10 I absolutely loved it. The flavors were so interesting and unique but melded so well together. A perfectly executed concept that highlighted traditional Mexican flavors with a twist. Dessert.....bruh. Haven't stopped thinking about the tres leches tiramisu since. What a knockout way to end the meal. They already have the best tiramisu in Tucson. But the addition of the tres leches cake under the tiramisu was INSANE!!!! I loved this so much I even called to see if I could order a slice and the woman said no. It's just on the restaurant week menu. I was heartbroken. The beauty of restaurant week is to see how flavors of the Sonoran desert can be honored and brought to life. This absolutely did that. I loved it so much that I will probably do it again before restaurant week ends. read more

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Only two stars because the service was great. Our server was great and attentive! I was missing my protein from my salad and she brought it promptly and was super nice. The food was a hard miss, I've been on my search to find decent Italian food in Tucson and wow I feel like I was let down very hard today. My husband got the Alfredo and it was very basic it was one of the most bland Alfredo's I've ever had. I did have my salad with a side of goat cheese and we added that into the Alfredo and it was 10x better. I had an arugula salad, the strawberries had been prepped WAY in advance it was like the strawberries that have been sitting in a pre cut fruit container at Walmart. They forgot the porchetta and the server brought a side right away and it was SO DRY and like tiny pieces of very dry Jerky, they obviously have this prepped somewhere and stored in a walk in for who knows how long which is why it's dried out probably. The salad dressing was very good however and the only reason I kept eating the salad. Overall super disappointing experience minus the quick service. read more

Bottega Michelangelo - Tagliatelle Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We walked in for a birthday celebration (for myself) at 6:18, for a 6:30 reservation. It was very loud when we walked in. The gal at the front was incredibly rude. My honey had to say his name three times then she asked for his last name. She glared at him then looked down at her screen, made some obnoxious faces and then said wait while we get that ready. We were seated at our table and waited about 10 minutes before someone came to offer water and bread. The server finally came and he was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the ribeye, the pork Marsala and a side of brussels. Everything was fantastic aside from the mashed potatoes that were not cooked all the way and very bland in flavor. We loved everything. It was all so flavorful. The pork was amazing! It was so moist and perfectly cooked. The ribeye was perfectly seared. We then ordered the pineapple coconut slice for dessert and were given the tiramisu to go for my birthday treat. The pineapple cake was phenomenal. It had an amazing flavor and wasn't overly sweet. Our waiter was awesome. He was very personable. Overall, the food is fantastic and we will be back. But it is so incredibly loud in there. So that, plus the terrible girl who gave us a bad first impression were why I dinged a star. read more

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I came here for happy hour with a friend on Friday night. I highly recommend making a reservation if you'd prefer to sit in the restaurant rather than the bar area--happy hour pricing is available in both. I tried three of the drink specials: The Cherry Italian Margarita was good but seemed a bit weak. The White Negroni tasted like black licorice at first, but it grew on me by the end. I really didn't like the Bicicletta Spritz--it just wasn't for me. As for food: The Fritto Misto was tasty but came out cold and the portion was very small for happy hour. The Prawns Fra Diavolo were good and flavorful but very spicy, also a small portion. The Chicken Spiedini was delicious, a little on the sweet side, but a better portion size for happy hour. My friend had the Spaghettini with Meatball, which she enjoyed, and the happy hour portion was surprisingly large. Overall, it's a nice spot for happy hour, but portion sizes vary quite a bit depending on the dish. read more

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We had an excellent birthday lunch of minestrone soup & bottega salad. Both were delicious. We were gifted a scrumptious tiramisu cake. Our service was sincere & superb. I live near here & will now be a regular customer. read more

OK, this place tries. I think the food is really good but the service is extremely spotty. We sat for almost 20 minutes before we had had bread served and our drinks that we ordered. Two beers. We ordered two entrées and 2 Happy Hour menu items both entrées were cold. They just can't seem to get it together. They need to do re-organization on their service! There are many service/waiter/waitress people running around but no one seems to know where they're supposed to be. This has been every single time we've been here read more

I took my girlfriend there for her birthday. From the entrance to the setting. Top notch. It was busy on a Friday at 6:30. I would totally recommend reservations before going. Always packed. That should tell you something g rt there....The service was great for being really busy. I had the Branzino....My GF had the Linguine Marina..Amazing food and great Atmosphere..If you live here or out of town it's a must try.. read more

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I've been going here for years and this is one of the best Italian food restaurants in Tucson. Happy hour is every day they are open from 4-7 pm. Highly suggest making a reservation online in advance as it always seems to be busy even on weeknights and is generally loud inside. They have both indoor seating and outdoor seating with heat lamps. Bread is always included with a balsamic olive oil garlic dip when you are first seated. Some of my favorite menu items are the lamb lollipop's with prickly pear reduction from the bar menu, agnolotti pasta, and red sauce linguine marina, which has a generous portion of seafood. For dessert the tiramisu and cannolis are both good, but my favorite item is the Pope's Pillow. Additionally, they have plenty of parking onsite in the attached lot. Helpful Hint: Don't have a late dinner on a Sunday night since they are always closed Mondays and may be sold out of some menu items. read more

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Food was fantastic! Service was excellent. Be sure & make a reservation as it's always busy.

I came here to celebrate my birthday and they were so accommodating and friendly. My only question was the salad. I wasn't expecting to get the salad still in wedge form. It was an interesting take on the salad. Everything else, was lovely. Shared a bottle of wine, ordered salad and charcuterie board to share. Pasta for dinner and then Pope's pillow and Tiramisu for dessert! Was so yummy. The renovations is a lot nicer, I'm glad they updated the place. read more

Bottega Michelangelo - Tiramisu Cake - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Fantastic happy hour with delicious drinks and great food..lamb lollipops and calamari. Has a wonderful waiter Chris and sat outside in the back patio. Perfect evening. read more

The restaurant is great but the happy hour is top notch! It's Tuesday to Sunday 4-7pm and it's only in the bar. The specials are totally worth it, delightful service and delicious food! read more

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Met a couple of girlfriends for a Friday lunch after excitedly reading the Yelp reviews of this local jewel. We sat on their lovely back patio to enjoy the beautiful fall day and enjoyed service at the hands of Andrew. We ordered iced teas all around as well as three cannelloni, chicken parm and bolognese. All were delicious - with enormous serving sizes enough to keep us each enjoying for several meals to come! read more

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This was our first time at Bottega Michelangelo. The parking lot is under construction so you may have to park on dirt but don't let that deter you. It is absolutely worth it! The restaurant is a great blend of indoor/outdoor accommodations. The atmosphere is very lively. It was about 5 pm when we checked in. The bar area was packed, will have to check out their happy hour in the future. We chose indoor seating and started with mussels and calamari. Oh my goodness... absolutely mouthwatering. The mussels were served in a rich, red sauce with blue cheese topped bruschetta. The calamari were fried and surrounded by a delicious creamy sauce with peppers. The flavors were well balanced in both dishes. The mussels were sweet and paired well with the funky blue cheese. The calamari were lightly crispy and the creaminess of the sauce was fantastic. For entrees we had risotto, tortelloni, and linguine marina bianco. Each entree was superb. The sweet pop of peas in the creamy risotto, the tender langistinos and fruitiness of the calabrian peppers in the tortelloni and the linguine loaded with seafood and light clam sauce were all wonderful! In the pics you can see the generous portion sizes. One entree came out a bit later than the others but we appreciated the urgency from our server and the kitchen to get it out quickly! This was one of the best dining experiences were had in Tucson! read more

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Never left hungry, unhappy, or with any complaints. Service, food, and atmosphere is always great! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Food was great and service in the dining room was great. They have a great happy hour!

The best happy hour in Tucson! Their drinks are so refreshing: Hugo rose spritz is a must cacio and Pepe fries + taglia of the day are my go to read more

Bottega Michelangelo - The best happy hour in Tucson! Hugo rose spritz, taglia of the day (pizza) , and Cacio and Pepe fries are my go to! - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Just found out gnocchi is not homemade Great server, delicious happy hour menu. Nice wine choices, appetizers and meals just the right size for smaller appetite read more

My husband, sister-in-law and I had dinner here once while in Tucson. I had Orecchiette pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli rabe pesto, and parmesan breadcrumbs. I shared a Caesar salad. The bread was very good. For dessert we shared tiramisu and pineapple coconut cake. We sat outdoors on a large covered patio. read more

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I really enjoyed this place! Some coworkers and I headed here after work and it did not disappoint. Between the beet chips, the fried goat cheese and the fanciest fried chicken sandwich I've ever seen, it was all very yummy. I probably wouldn't get the sandwich again, just because so many other things looked good, but we will be going back. The staff was lovely and even on a Wednesday early evening this place was booked which speaks volumes to their quality! read more

Reservations highly recommended as it gets busy during the dinner time. The wait staff were very friendly, she knew the menu well and was accommodating to a friends food order. The food was outstanding, served hot and delicious. Fair prices for a great dining experience. Plenty of free parking. read more

I went here Tuesday evening with a friend for Sonoran restaurant week. I was very saddened when the server explained that they were all out of the restaurant week. I was also confused, as the special is just a week and did not understand how it could run out so early on in the week. I was disappointed that there was no option to substitute something as this is the sole reason I came to this restaurant. Ordering off the menu we also found that there were many things the restaurant was also out of, in addition to the restaurant week menu, such as the carbonara pasta I was going to order, and then a desert we asked about as well (It may have been a different dish they were out of, my memory is a bit cloudy since it's been a couple weeks now, but there were AT LEAST 2 more items we asked about that were out). I decided to order the cannnelloni dish to try something new. It was not bad, but I don't think I would order it again. It also seemed like a pretty small portion to me to come all by itself. The garlic rolls I ordered were amazing however, as well as the bread and oil they initially serve you. The array of desserts they have is impressive and on display when you initially arrive to the restaurant. This was my 2nd time at my restaurant and the second time I left feeling ehhh. They have a very pretty patio. if I ever return for a 3rd time, it would be to give a last chance and sit in that beautiful setting. read more

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This place has lost its way. We had a 5:30 reservation and were told we had to wait because several tables for six were being held for 6:00pm reservations. While the food had been good here for years, it was really disappointing the evening we went. I ordered a pasta side with the branzino with oil and garlic that had no garlic. The branzino did not compare to the dish at Charro Steak. Nothing stood out and no one at our table of four had anything good to say. I will say that the service was fine. read more

A definite decline in quality of food and service. "Nona's Pasta" did not taste freshly prepared and was lukewarm warm when it arrived at our table. Chicken Arrositito had only cauliflower as the "vegetables". Taste was bland, and did not taste freshly made. Desert items tasted processed and several days old. Server didn't know much about the menu, and only came to tame the main order, desert order, and deliver the check. Service was very slow. We made a reservation, and were seared on the patio in front of the building - lots of traffic noise and in full sunlight with ineffective shade. The interior patio was never occupied while we were there. read more

Another wonderful meal and great service. Certainly one of our Tucson favorites! Beet chips were a wonderful appetizer.

Bottom line, some of the best food I've ever had. Service was perfect, patient and attentive. The dining room was very comfortable and inviting. Try the mussels, the sauce is incredible. Not snobby nor exclusive. The flavors are fresh and delicious. Get there asap!!! read more

We love Bottega Michelangelo's and their awesome happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 4-7. We sat in the open seating bar area at a comfortable booth! We ordered a smorgasbord of small plates off the happy hour menu. We also enjoyed $4 draft Peronis. We had the lamb chop lollipops, fried goat cheese, chicken spiedini, spaghettini and meatball and the slice of the day (carmelized onions, mushrooms and sausage). All of the food was flavored so nicely and the pizza slice was deep dish! We ordered gelato for dessert and the scoops were big, one would've been sufficient for the two of us to share. We always have a great experience when we dine in and order take out from here! Just a heads up they are always busy so highly recommend a reservation. read more

Bottega Michelangelo - lamb chop lollipops, fried goat cheese, chicken spiedini, spaghettini & meatball - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food. We went there 3 different times. But prior to that we went often. And the food was very good. But the first time I ordered penne and Sasuage . There was absolutely no flavor. So I thought ok off day. 2nd time Branzino was on the menu I ordered but the waiter cam back to apologized they had no more available so I ordered another pasta dish but then he came back and said they did have one more serving of the fish and would I still want to order it. I did and when I received it it did not look well just saying it looked like old fish, I took one bite and it was horrible I think it was previously frozen. My husband had linguine with clams and said it was horrible.. we should have complained. But then decided 3 shots we were done visiting that resturant. Don't know what happened to the cooks but 3 meals in a span of 2 months. Unacceptable. Do better. read more

Bottega Michelangelo was an authentic Italian restaurant with a calm ambiance. It felt as if you were on a patio in Sicily. The food was filling in large portions! My favorite part was the Pope's Pillow. It was a light and fluffy pastry filled with cream and custard with strawberry's and raspberry jam filling. It was garnished with a raspberry. The dessert looked magical! What made it 5 star was our server, Cassie! She was sweet and patient with our group of 8. She deserves many tips! So sweet! I appreciate her very much for making our meal enjoyable! read more

Bottega Michelangelo - Pope's Pillow - Italian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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