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    Bottega Michelangelo

    4.1 (784 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Classy
    Loud
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Lamb chops
    Jaime M.

    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.

    Mista starter salad delicious and this bread and garlic balsamic olive oil got me twisted!!
    Lee F.

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

    complementary bread :)
    Ioanna K.

    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!

    Lamb
    Madelynn F.

    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).

    Tiramisu dessert
    Debra C.

    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!

    Cannelloni
    Denise W.

    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.

    Pope's Pillows
    Sunny S.

    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.

    Elizabeth O.

    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.

    Tagliatelle Alfredo
    Raeann Q.

    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.

    Arielle W.

    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.

    Salmon
    Mandy T.

    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.

    Free Tiramisu on your b-day..
    Mark Q.

    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..

    Agnolotti Pasta
    Melissa S.

    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.

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

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

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

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    We do have patio seating.

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