What an amazing experience we had for dinner on a Friday evening last month! we went with another couple and from the moment we arrived, the owner, Stephano, was so lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. The food was so authentic, which can be hard to come by! From the starter all the way to dessert, everything was absolutely delicious, and we never felt rushed-something I really value when it comes to service. He was so friendly, and we even had the pleasure of meeting Stephano's wife, who is the chef! It was such a genuine and authentic evening centered around good food, great people, and wonderful hospitality. We will definitely be back, Stephano! Thank you for creating such a beautiful dining experience and sharing your story. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Caprese Salad & Prosciutto E Burrata - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

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If you have ever been to Italy and have ventured away from the tourist traps you will know and love this osteria. It smells like Italy. It looks like Italy. The owners are recent arrivals from Italy. I have already extolled this place on Google for gnocchi and walnut cream sauce from heaven and I could say as much for the risotto with pecorino and figs that I just had today. I would like to eat the whole menu but we go there after our semi-annual appointments with our cardiologists and have to be cautious. They are in this location because it was available. In my opinion there is not enough traffic, and not enough people are going to discover this absolute gem for them to achieve the success they deserve. If you want to dine on authentic Italian cuisine, lovingly prepared by a husband and wife at a typical Italian osteria this is the place. This is not a spaghetti and meatballs American restaurant. It is real and magnificent. Go there. Trust me! read more

Caffe' da Michele - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

The food is real Italian food, not fake Italian American food. The pasta is freshly made. The desert was affogato delicious and home made. The service is exceptional. The ambiance is clean and easy. Not a noisy experience. Calm and delicious. We will go back real soon. The chef served us. Michelle was very personable and explained all the unbelievable dishes. Can't wait to go back. read more

We enjoyed this gem hidden away. Real authentic flavor and was very good. Service was great all night. We enjoyed our dinner and will be back for more. Thanks read more

I wish there was a way to leave more than 5 stars. I read some of the reviews and was taken aback. The new owners are authentic Italian restauranteurs. the food is authentic. Here's a little bit of advice, if you want 'authentic' italian food, this is the place to come. If you are looking for eggplant parm, or spaghetti and meatballs, go to an Olive Garden. Now.. for the food - it was hot, we were hungry and I was tired. Noticed that there was an Osteria (very hard to find an authentic one down here) and gave it a shot. My husband has a very restrictive diet and the Chef went out of her way to accommodate his dietary restrictions. The burrata is true burrata (not BelGioioso from Publix), the prosciutto is a San Daniele (the best that there is in Italy), the balsamic drizzle was wonderfully thick. I didn't lick the plate because I was too embarrassed to! Dessert: Cannoli Siciliani definitely home made because they brought me back to my 10 years in Italy. Will I go back - ABSO-EFFING-LUTELY!!!!! The owners are very attentive, pleasant and just genuinely nice people. Thirsty? Have a Limoncello Spritzer (or 2) Going back to try more items and eat our way through the menu. Grazie!!! read more

There wasn't anyone here but 2 customer came afterwards and got their food first. Alfredo sauce was extremely salty raised my blood pressure. I asked for the chicken parmigiana Which comes with the chicken and spaghetti with marinara sauce I did ask for a side of Alfredo sauce. They gave me spaghetti noodles with Alfredo sauce on it not spaghetti with marina . I order a side of Alfredo sauce . They gave me something that I didn't ordered was extremely unsatisfied how to handle the situation. I explain to them , why are you giving me food that I didn't order and expect me to eat it and pay for it. I left all the food and they charge me full price read more

I don't have any pictures of my food from my last visit here but it wasn't my first visit. They have inside and outside seating which is very nice depending on the day! I do typically get pasta when at an Italian restaurant but I was craving pizza so I got the burrata pizza! The service was a little slow but they did have a few tables to take care of and only looked like a few people were working. My pizza came out and there was something off about it. I'm not too sure what possibly the large sizzle of olive oil I wasn't expecting or what but I didn't love it. I did still eat it however because I don't like to waste food. I will definitely be back but probably won't have pizza next time. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

Just had one of the best restaurant meals I've had in awhile. My teenage son and I were visiting from out of town for an event at Hertz Arena. We had the meatball appetizer, gnocchi with pesto and burrata, chicken Parmesan, and deconstructed tiramisu. Everything was fantastic! You could tell this food was made from scratch. Interesting wines that you don't see everyday. My mom was Italian and the sauce/meatballs was better than hers (hopefully no family members read this). It's a bit tricky to find the place among the Miromar outlets, but it's totally worth it! Highly recommended. read more

Michele is as talented a chef as he is warm, friendly, and passionate about his creations. His enthusiasm comes through with each bite. Da Michele Osteria is at a great location--Miromar Mall, which has plenty of parking and shops to enjoy before or after you enjoy a nice meal. The menu and wine list have options for everyone. The staff are friendly, and if you see Michele he will be more than happy to tell you all about his delicious food. read more

This dining venue is located in a lovely shopping plaza. This restaurant has just been taken over by a new owner. In general, the ambiance is nice particularly when one is able to sit outside on the patio for dinner. We enjoyed our waiter who was very friendly. Bread consisted of small squares and rather crispy The meatball appetizer consisted of 3 very small meatballs which were in the okay league - not tasty enough for us. Three of the group ordered pasta dishes, one with red sauce, one with carbonara, and one with alfredo which was the creamier sauce and was more pleasing. The fourth entree was that of eggplant. A huge impressive bowl was received with a 4" by 4" square of eggplant perhaps about one inch high - no pasta was included. That was a first in our history and we dine at numerous restaurants. It was shocking and although good, totally disappointing. That in itself convinced at least two of us to never return there. Unfortunately, something happened to the pictures that were taken, but that eggplant sure was petite! read more

Authentic Italian. Period. Moved from Italy 4 years ago and have been dedicated to house made pastas, pizza, and sauces ever since. The wine options are amazingly large for a small Italian bistro. A must visit for anyone that appreciates REAL Italian cooking. Don't let the location in the Miramar Outlet mall fool you. The best Italian I've had in years! read more

Caffe' da Michele - Prosciutto & Burrata appetizer. - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

Every dish I've had here is amazing! Everything is very fresh and authentic. The Carbonara is so creamy even without any cream! The lasagna was exactly like the one I had in Italy made with bechamel. The cannoli was probably the best I've ever had. Stephano, the new owner who took over the restaurant, is from Venice and he waited on us and was so kind! He completely changed the menu and ingredients and we will definitely keep coming back read more

Yummy food. Authentic & amazing service. We loved the experience and the owner is so nice. Nice vibe and great atmosphere

The premise of this spot is great. Unfortunately the owner just needs help to service his customers. Had the sausage and mushroom panini. Bread was excellent and warm, sausage barely warm and mushrooms ( not fresh) were cold as if they had been pulled from the fridge. Just a sandwich. Not a thimble of any side and at that price point, I would think a touch of pasta salad might be in order. This owner does EVERYTHING. It doesn't translate well to a sit down cafe. It certainly does seem to have potential. read more

Absolutely delicious! True homemade yumminess! Should have posted pics of the food, but my family inhaled it and wanted to order more. New owners so friendly! Support this place. You won't be sorry. read more

Came to Caffè da Michele Osteria Italiana with our group of four for a late lunch after a morning spent outlet mall shopping. It was a pleasant day and there were two tables occupied outside and none inside, a pretty light amount of guests. We decided to sit indoors at a four top near the door to get a little ambiance and stay out of the sun. We ordered three pizzas between us, as two people were splitting one and two others were having their own. Service was an indifferent, impersonal and lackadaisical, especially considering the place was nearly empty. Compounding the lack of check-ins and lack of service attention is that the servers have very limited, frankly only rudimentary English language skills. So you are pretty much limited to only very basic one word questions or answers, or pointing at items on the menu. After a fair amount of time after ordering, maybe about say 25 to 30 minutes, a server brought out two pizzas, dropped them at our table, and abruptly left without saying a word, or offering an opportunity to speak with them. After about five to ten minutes, and no check-in by the server, I flagged them down with my arms. I wanted to make sure they got the order for the other pizza. They quickly nodded and left without a word on what was going on with the other pizza. Finally after about another 20 or 25 minutes they brought out the other pizza, also without a word as to why it was delayed. I can only come to two possible conclusions about what happened: either they forgot about the third pizza until asked, or somehow their pizza oven only cooks two pizzas at a time - this seems unlikely as the pizzas are fairly small and being shaped like flatbreads, more than two should fit in their pizza oven. The pizza itself was pretty good. I had the Capricciosa and it had tasty toppings of San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, artichoke heart, prosciutto di Parma, olives and mushrooms. While the toppings were good, I thought the crust was a bit doughy and could have used a little char. Would not come back however, with the absolutely lousy service. Too bad. read more

The food is amazing. Authentic non Americanized food. They made my mother's 95th birthday very special. . The service is very efficient and happy. Even when under stress they are happy. They have wonderful outdoor seating as well as air conditioned indoor seating. The ambiance is very romantic and business casual. Dress up or wear your shopping outfit since they are in a mall . read more

Caffe' da Michele - Mom and my brother Michale. - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

If you're in the mood for fantastic Italian food Caffe da Michele is a perfect choice. We went here for an event and we were blown away by how good the food was. The pasta was fresh, made by the owners brother. The dishes were full of flavor and really let the fresh ingredients shine. The suggested wine pairing went with each dish beautifully. The owner was very personable, his passion for the food he creates is clearly evident and makes you excited for the food. I went with my mom, who is Italian. The food was so good, it even got her stamp pf approval and she agreed she would definitely come again. read more

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Food is great and I love the vibe and wine choices. A real underrated gem at the Miromar mall.

What a great spot!!! The menu is perfect size with all the dishes you would expect. Great wine list too. The portions sizes are perfect. We have not had a pizza like that since we were in Italy!!! Everyone needs to try Michele's. Don't be in a rush. It's just the two of them running everything. Which makes the experience so special. Wish we took pictures to post. Sorry. Thank you Caffe da Michele for a great meal!! read more

Called in a lunch order from the road on my way to Miami. Phone was routed to a central answering service before having to be patched to the restaurant. 2 pasta dishes and a tiramisu came to $66! I don't even think the pasta was fresh pasta. The pasta was stuck together for the fettuccine Alfredo and very "gluey". Flavor was mediocre at best. The parm was canned/shaker and not fresh, either. If you're going to charge me $24 and $28 for a lunch pasta, at least add fresh cheese... The "linguini" (actually served spaghetti) and meatballs had a red sauce that was nothing spectacular. I wouldn't be surprised if it was jarred or canned. The meatballs were underwhelming. The interior is quite small but they have a nice outdoor area with a few tables and linen tablecloths. Service was ok. Won't be back. read more

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Another delicious lunch while doing some shopping. Prosciutto and mozzarella and grandma's meatball paninis were both perfect! We tried their red sangria for the first time today and it did not disappoint. It was surprisingly strong and delicious. Next time, definitely trying their aperol spritz! As always, we finished the meal with their espresso and cappuccino. A must have! read more

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Incredibly authentic Italian food coming from the perspective of someone who has travelled Italy. Ignore the older negative reviews, they have new owners who are very nice and hospitable. Could not recommend this restaurant more! read more

Ok, want to pretend you are at a bistro on the streets of Rome, go to cafe de Michele in Miramar. Homemade pasta, farm fresh vegetables and savory flavors. All the time being treated like royalty from the owners, recently relocated from Italy. read more

Excellent italian cuisine with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The best eggplant parmigiana i have ever had.

Phenomenal scratch Italian food. The Fettuccine Alfredo was sublime. The Bolognese was flavorful and hearty. But don't miss the desserts. The cannoli was made in-house and was simply the best ever. House made cheesecake with fresh berry compote and the tiramisu are not to be missed. read more

Food was genuinely amazing, but the best part was the service. The owners just moved here from Italy and they make you feel like family. Feels exactly like a cafe you would find in Italy. read more

Fantastic restaurant tucked away at the Miramar outlets in Estero. I discovered it accidentally while shopping and it's been my go-to place ever since. We regularly go for dinner every other Friday night and many Sundays for a family dinner. The food is incredible and authentic Italian. The wine list is extensive and superb. The new owner is hands on, friendly and like family already. We miss Michele but Stefano has stepped in and kept a friendly welcoming ambiance at the restaurant along with the incredible menu created by his talented wife aptly named Chef Michele. read more

Excellent quality true Italian cuisine. Excellent service by owner Stephano and his wife the chef!

Very authentic Italian food. I enjoy carbonara and lasagna and there selections of wine.

Went there for dinner and should have known is was sub-par, there was no one in the place, but we were hungry and it was getting late. Way over priced for mediocre food. Won't be back. read more

We came here from Ave Maria to have dinner. We told the waiter we didn't eat meat. He recommended the carbonara and we also ordered salmon. The carbonara had meat (pork) so we tried picking it off the top, but it was all through the dish. When we mentioned it to him, he said they would make a new dish. We were ok with that, but I didn't think that the new dish without the pork would taste completely different. It was an unflavored pile of expensive pasta. We ended up taking it home as leftovers for our pups. I was frustrated with myself for not speaking up about it. But after thinking about it, the waiter should have recommended that they make a different dish, because the one we ordered wouldn't have tasted the same with the meat omitted. I would've rather picked through the first dish with the meat and had them comp. it. At least offer a comp. dessert for the error. Pretty bummed. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Artichokes. These were yummy. - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

The owners and sweet and really enjoy having you as their guests. The food is all hand made and his wine is imported from the town he is from in Italy. read more

Overpriced for the taste. Chicken Alfredo sauce was lacking flavor and taste. Chicken Caesar Salad was okay once I added lemon to it. Before I added the lemon I would not have liked to eat it. Also $4 for regular water and $8 to add chicken to meal. Overpriced for okay food. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

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We ordered takeout online and it was ready when we arrived. So easy! Parking was convenient. We had Pappardelle alla Bolognese - a huge portion that fed two of us. We should have ordered a salad but we know for next time that it doesnt come with a side salad. We will be back next time we are in Estero. A super place for take out and I am sure it would be great to eat in as well. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

My wife and I were shopping at Miramar Outlets yesterday and discovered an Italian restaurant you'd wish you had in your neighborhood and you'd never expect to find among the stores at the outlet mall. It's Caffe' da Michele Osteria Italiana. Great food. An impressively large wine list. Great prices. And homemade pastas and bread. We ordered wines by the glass (so we could try more than one kind) -- a primitivo and a montepulciano. Both were wonderful, and very reasonably priced ($10 each). We had the Pappardelle alla Bolognese and the Lasagna alla Bolognese e Besciamella, and split a Caesar salad (with real Caesar dressing). All three were excellent. The host / server / owner was gracious and enthusiastic and clearly this place is a labor of love -- and it shows. read more

Love, love, love this place. We were shopping in the mall for back to school and I had read so many reviews of this restaurant that I wanted to stop and see what the hype was. We stopped by for lunch and it was pretty quiet so we were seated promptly. We asked the waiter for recommendations and he was awesome, we ordered the burrata and prosciutto appetizer and it was perfect for the hot summer days. In addition we ordered the calamari and we enjoyed how fresh it tasted. Finally, we had to try the pasta and so I ordered the bolognese and I fell in love. I want to come back and try more, the staff was super helpful and lovely. The space was clean and modern but with a homey warm feel. read more

Cozy cafe, nice atmosphere. While the main course is being served, warm bread with fine olive oil and herbs will be brought to you. The portions of pasta that we ordered were very hearty and insanely delicious. Pet friendly, which is very important to me. Our dogs were kindly offered to bring a bowl of water The only thing I would like is that regular water was served with ice. And everything is fine, I will be happy to come back here again read more

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Small Italian place in the Miramar outlets. We went for the first time on a slow Monday. Everything we ordered was amazing. Broccoli rabe, sausage and cavatelli was off the charts! Service was great and we are always very happy to support a family business! read more

The best in SWFL. Service, ambiance, homemade italian! If your near Estero 75 S at Corkscrew X123 stop at the Miromar Outlets! read more

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