We saw their signs and decided to give it a try. What a VIBE! Stunning interior that captures you the second you come in. We ordered their Caesar salad, appetizer trio and small buffalo chicken pizza. It was more than enough for my husband and I. The salad was fresh, the appetizer was hot and so was the pizza. They were very filling but we couldn't stop having "one more bite." We finally gave up and asked for boxes before ordering dessert and a decaf coffee. I love a good restaurant where we can hear our waitress' beautiful voice. Will be back next time we're in town! read more

It had been 30 years since I dined at Miceli's. I was really looking forward to going back. Unfortunately I don't believe it's aged well. Food 3 stars at best Service 4 stars - he was attentive and made suggestions Ambiance 3 stars - very dark and tired inside. Good location though read more

Live piano music and occasional (on the hour) singing waitresses are awesome, but that's about it. Pizza was Chuck E. Cheese quality as best (crust and sauce), pastas weren't memorable (spaghetti, linguini both mushy), although the tiramisu at the end was pretty good. Ate as a family of 5 before a show at Pantages. While we did finish most of the food out of respect, in no way should this be a stop for "good Italian." Come for the history and show-y waiters, but you can find better Italian elsewhere in Hollywood. read more

One year later, brought son here for his 19th birthday. I'm still so glad that Miceli's is still going strong. I love the interior, there was a good piano player, service was great. They brought out some spumoni and sang Happy Birthday for him. The whole restaurant joined in! My only critique is that I've always thought the free rolls were too salty for my taste, but this time around, my usual favorite dish, the Spaghetti Siciliano, was also too salty. I don't know if it's my changing taste buds or if the food was actually saltier than I remember. Regardless, this is a great place for getting together with friends, it's a fun atmosphere. read more

I like going to Miceli's before the Pantages theater. It is always very good! The only down side is sometimes it takes long to get a waiters attention. The food can also take a little long, but it is delicious. The ambiance of the restroom is nice, it feels calm. They have live piano occasionally which is a nice touch. It is a little pricey, but like any dining out restaurant. I definitely recommend ordering different things and sharing with the table. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A very lovely restaurant with incredible ambiance. My friend and I stopped here on a Thursday evening before seeing a musical nearby. We got very lucky and found parking right in front at a meter. We got sat immediately and our server, Christopher, was quick to get our drink orders and then our food orders. The inside was lovely and you can tell this is definitely a restaurant meant for a nice evening dinner. There was a pianist playing the entire time and Christopher even sang a song (I asked him after about him singing and every server sings! It's a requirement to work there! That's super cool). I thought the menu wasn't too exciting--all things you'd see at Italian restaurants similar to this vibe and price range. I got the vermicelli pomodoro and enjoyed it! My friend got the spaghetti and meatballs and also liked it. Id definitely come back and try more of the menu when I feel like splurging :) read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Dark environment with fun singing servers and lots of history. The food is priced like a Michelin star restaurant, even though it tastes like it's been defrosted and microwaved and should be priced no higher than a meal at your local diner. read more

First time dining here and I was pleased. food is great, big serving and authentic italian taste. Our server was nice, he welcomed us and seated in a nice booth with a staff singing nearby. Bathroom is well-maintained. Parking is walking distance and complicated since theres a lot of private property nearby, read the street signs to avoid parking violation, that's why I gave 4 stars. Overall, it's a fun place to dine in. read more

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This place is old Los Angeles in the best possible way. Not fake-old. Not Instagram-old. Real, survived-the-decades old. Lunch here with my friend Michael felt like stepping onto a movie set where Italy had a baby with a Golden Age Hollywood set designer, and nobody ever told them to update anything--because why would you? The red booths, the murals, the dim lighting... it's part trattoria, part time machine. Miceli's Italian Restaurant has been holding court since the late 1940s, back when Hollywood still wore suits to lunch and martinis were considered a food group. You can feel it the second you walk in. This place has seen deals, dates, heartbreak, auditions, and probably a few quiet meltdowns in the bathroom mirror. I ordered the meatball sub, expecting something decent. What I got instead was a small religious experience. For all that is holy, it came with a side of marinara--unasked, unprompted, and deeply appreciated. That's not a menu choice. That's wisdom. That's someone in the kitchen saying, "We know how this is supposed to be eaten." The meatballs were tender, sauced properly, and unapologetically old-school. No foam. No reinterpretation. Just food doing its job. Service was excellent--warm, attentive, and human. Not scripted. Not rushed. The kind of service that reminds you restaurants used to be about hospitality, not just turnover metrics. Prices? Fair. Shockingly fair for Hollywood. Another relic from a time before everyone lost their damn minds. Next time--and there will be a next time--I'm going for the lasagna, because if the meatball sub is any indication, they understand the fundamentals. read more

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My husband and his best friends grew up in Hollywood. This afternoon it was a day going down memory lane. Movie at the Egyptian and dinner at Miceli's. Never been before. Definitely old school Hollywood haunt. Live piano and waiters singing. We ordered before the entertainment started. Unbeknownst to me our waiter was one of the singers. Very wonderful voice. Dinner came, mine Chicken Parmigiana. What a gorgeous plate of food. The chicken was tender, the sauce was flavorful with cheese on top. Was so yummy! Husband and friend ordered the lasagna with sausage. They said it was awesome as they remembered. I hope to go back and have some of the other choices. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Lasagna with sausage - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a phenomenal place. We had been a number of times to their Studio City location, but this is the first time in hollywood. The atmosphere is about as old world as you can get, from the heavy wood interiors to hundreds of bottles of Chianti on the ceiling. The piano player was top-notch and he didn't stop the entire time we were enjoying our dinner. The waiters sang and they were wonderful and entertaining. And the food was absolutely delicious. We loved it and can't wait to come back. read more

My kids surprised me with lunch here on Mother's Day. I was so happy they did! I had been wanting to come here for a long time! Walking in we were greeted by the hostess that was so nice. We had reservations so we got seated very quickly. The decor of the restaurant was so cool. To all the wine bottles hanging on the ceiling , to the piano on the up stairs level (that I can only think they must have someone playing on certain days), to the detailed wood on the seats and ceilings. I absolutely loved the ambiance of this place. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. He brought us out fresh dinner rolls with butter and they were absolutely delicious. We ordered ourselves garlic cheese bread as an appetizer. Really tasty. I ordered myself the chicken Parmesan that came with spaghetti on the side. The hubs ordered lasagna and my sone got his with meat balls. My daughter ordered the chicken Alfredo. My chicken Parmesan was cooked perfectly! Now let me tell you about the spaghetti!! It was cooked al dente ( just the way I like it) and the marinara sauce was so perfect!! I cannot wait to come back again to try something else on the menu. I almost forgot I ordered myself a cannoli for dessert that was absolutely delicious!! read more

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Miceli's is my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. The food is spectacular. The meatballs especially were incredible. The service was class a. The ambience was a piano player and we sat right next to him when it was a great joy to hear some of those great songs. The best Italian food in Los Angeles. read more

We came to do a little exploring on a date night in Hollywood. I came across Miceli's on a Google search. So glad we came, we had a small Miceli pizza and the Bruschetta. They were both amazing! Pizza was thin and crispy, sauce was delicious and cheese was fresh. Our sever was nice but she was not that attentive. Parking is a pain but there is a lot right next to the restaurant. BEWARE it's $15 to park but with validation from Micelis it's only $4. But the attendant won't tell you that. Other then that it was great! Please come to the OC! read more

First we attended an event at the Egyptian Theater around the corner. Everything here went well. We were seated right away with a choice of tables. The waiter was very good with quick service. I ordered chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. With a bit of added sugar, the sauce was delicious. The ceiling is covered with hanging wine bottles. The outsides are individually decorated. We had a very nice experience here. read more

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We took the kids to Hollywood for a musical and stopped in here for dinner. Staff were very friendly and seated us immediately without a reservation. The waiter was great and had an incredible voice. The piano player was amazing and fun, and we all enjoyed the food. Place has a nice vibe and would be great for a date, too. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Empty wine bottles decorating ceiling - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Miceli's (both locations), are part of my GOAT series of reviews. While I haven't been for years, it is as classic as could be and offers everything worthwhile: romantic, delicious, and all the classic Italian dishes -- nothing nouveau about it with it's old style red booths, wood carvings, and 6000 wine bottles hanging. The staff takes turns occasionally singing, too. Very cool. My favorite memory: an original waitress from the 1949 opening, loved me. She once barreled down my date, knocking her over, to get to me. We laughed and laughed. My favorite dishes: loved the pizzas, chicken parm, and chicken marsala, for sure, but I often ordered a vegetarian dish made with tons of red onion and mushrooms in a thick tomato sauce (I think it's Spaghetti Siciliano, but not 100% certain). read more

old standard! Good old school Italian in Hollywood We come here before shows at the Pantages been coming her for over 50 yeas read more

The restaurant basically transports you. Live piano music and the waitstaff all sing. The food is authentic and great. They servers will help make recommendations if you're unsure what to get. Fresh Italian. The garlic bread with cheese is a must. The portions are more than enough for 2 people. read more

I love Micellis! I've been going to their Studio City location since I was a kid! This was my first time visiting the Hollywood location, it's a bit smaller but is more wheelchair friendly for my grandma. The service was fantastic! My grandma is in a wheelchair and has mild dementia and they were so great to her! The service really made the night. I got the eggplant parm and it was delicious! We all shared a pizza and it was very good! I also love the clam pizza(don't knock it til you try it). I got a Negroni and my grandma got a grasshopper and the drinks were great! Highly recommend! read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered takeout from here today and it was delicious!!! I always drive by here on Ventura and have been wanting to try. We got the salad (which is something that just reminds you of your childhood) it's classic Italian. Simple and great. Also got arribiata spaghetti and garlic spaghetti. Both were fantastic, the flavor was on point, We got the best rolls of bread, put some butter in and there you go. Taking away one star because they didn't include any parm or red pepper for the pasta which would have been nice. I'll be back! Try this place out if you're in the area looking for a classic Italian spot, lowkey, read more

We had a wonderful time celebrating after a film screening at the Indiewood Film Festival at the Chinese Theater. The food was delicious, the service prompt and attentive and the ambiance was classic old school Hollywood!! read more

The food here was excellent. No complaints about that. However, the service was horrendous. It was the slowest service I can remember anywhere. The waiter would disappear for long periods of time. He'd leave our table in the middle of taking our order and come back several minutes later. When we did order everything would take an unreasonable amount of time. The parking was the WORST. They have a tiny valet lot only, with no available street parking, so you have no choice but to pay for the valet service. As I said, it's a shame because the food itself was very good. read more

​I'm not sure if I can say this was the worst food I've ever had. It just came frustratingly close to being completely disappointing. My wife and I and our group really wanted to like Miceli's Italian in Hollywood. It's such a charming, old school place, and it was so busy that I thought the food would be amazing here. ​The biggest tragedy is that the staff was so nice, and the service itself was very good. The kitchen seriously needs to up their game. ​Our timing was poor. We had a show to attend, and the pace was extremely slow. We waited a full 45 minutes just for our appetizer combo, and it was an hour later when our main food finally arrived. This forced us to rush through the meal, which made the disappointment sting even more. ​The food issues started immediately: the appetizer combo was room temperature at best, and the marinara sauce was completely cold. We couldn't eat it, but our waiter was kind enough to remove it from our bill. Aside from the pizza, the bread, and the house salads, nothing else hit the mark. ​For our main course, my wife and I both had the Chicken Piccanti. This dish was nothing special, and the temperature inconsistency was weird. The chicken was cold and dry, the pasta was warm, and only the veggies were hot. It was clear the components weren't plated together in time. ​All in all, we were very disappointed. Perhaps our expectations were too high, but Miceli's needs to work hard on consistency and temperature control. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Dinner before a show - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Let's start by saying I only give it a 2 star cause the pizzas not bad compared to rest of the food and service. I grew up in Studio City and I've been to Miceli's many times. In all the times that I have been there, the food was always good and the service was excellent as well. I really don't know what happened in the last 15 years since I've been there, but let me tell you, there was three people in the restaurant, they ran out of veal, steak, and other items, and the service was horrible. I ordered a pizza (not bad) and spaghetti with meat sauce. Spaghetti tasted like the sauce came out of a can. My friend ordered seafood linguine, and it was just bad... I will never come back again. read more

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Omg do not go here. I wish I had read the reviews. Took 45 minutes to get the food and the sauce was rancid! Do not go here!

Great Italian atmosphere once you walk in the door. The food was amazing. The staff went above and beyond to make our special evening very memorable. read more

The live piano music starts at 5:30 p.m. and it is delightful. Three separate servers sang during our dinner and they were all good. The bruschetta was pretty good. The garlic cheese bread was pretty good and you get a huge portion. The entrees (Fettuccine Micelli, chicken parmigiana, ravioli) were edible. That's as kind as I can be. I could say a lot more but I don't like being negative on Yelp. Our server (who was also one of the singers) was terrific. He was friendly and checked in on us often to make sure all was well. I love old restaurants and the decor is cool. When Yelp recently and improperly listed this place as being "permanently closed," I emailed Yelp twice to get that designation taken down (which it was). But no good deed goes unpunished. Let's just say they could and should do a lot better with the food and I hope they do so. I'm giving them four stars because of the singers and decor and history. But I'm being generous. read more

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I tried to make reservations for this restaurant however, they were booked. I called and they recommended we stop by letting us know there maybe a wait. We went in preparing to brace ourselves for long wait; the hostess seated us immediately. Our server was very attentive. He made wonderful recommendations. The food was served promptly; it fresh and delicious! The pianist was absolutely gifted with a beautiful Playlist. He made the dining experience nothing short of enchanting! We look forward to returning. read more

The singing wait staff was terrific. Lots of fun. Great ambiance. Food was just OK. If I go again I will insist on being near the piano, where all the singing happens. The singers have wireless microphones, but they seem to be intentionally turned way down, so that you can't hear them sing if you're across the room. The bar is very close to the piano, so I wouldn't mind being at the bar, as long as they let you have food at the bar. read more

We had the most amazing Saturday night at Miceli's in Hollywood. We made a res but not sure if it's always necessary. We had a seat right by the live piano player. Our server Oliver was absolutely incredible and even sang a few songs with the piano. It was such a fun dining experience experience unlike others in LA, took my back to the 90s. We wanted a fun old hollywood experience as locals and that's exactly what we got. The house Chianti was also great and for a fair price. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Interior of restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Miceli's is an old school Italian restaurant located just off Hollywood Blvd. and very close to the Dolby Theater, Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Jimmy Kimmel show. I had lunch there last week. Inside it is dark with a lot of interesting decor, Italian themed of course with background music to match. I ordered the Linguini Pescatore for $32 and chose the white broth over the red option. A complimentary warm bread basket arrived shortly after with oil and butter for dinner. Within 15 minutes later the entree arrived in a big bowl. It was a large serving of food with a massive amount of seafood included. Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp and Fish. Seriously, I was impressed and can't remember when I have ordered this dish anywhere that came with this much seafood content. To say that it was filling would be an understatement! It was good tasting too and I would like to try it with the red broth next time. The only negative to the meal was that it was soupy with too much of the broth at the bottom of the bowl. Table service during the meal was very good. The only parking option I observed was metered street parking. I like Miceli's and would be happy to return. read more

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What an amazing quiet restaurant just off of the chaotic mad max world that is Hollywood blvd. Come at 5:30pm on a Saturday and enjoy a live piano player that adds the perfect background noise. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ambience is key. Looking for a fun date restaurant? How bout a family dinner? This is the spot. From bottles of wine hanging from the ceiling, to pictures of the Mona Lisa, this is a fun dim lit traditional Italian restaurant. To add, they often have live piano and singer. Now that I got that out of the way...the food is three stars. I mean the pesto pasta is noticeably great, but the pizza is just ok and the fried appetizers are too fried. I will say they have a nice house cabernet and also offer cold peroni, solidifying that Italian vibe. There is plenty of street parking. Everytime I come here I get seated right away, so this makes a great option if you you have been walking up and down hollywood blvd all day and just want to wind down a bit. Tip: Service is a bit low staffed, which is disappointing, so expect to flag a server down for your second drink. read more

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I'd go back just for the singing and the vibes. I loved the live piano player and the waiters that would pop up and start singing. The ambience is great but definitely hard to see the menu lol. The cheesy garlic bread was really good, I would definitely order it again. I also had the rigatoni, it was decent but not something I would recommend. I would go back to try another item but I give it 4 stars more for the ambience and the performance rather than the food. read more

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Our new favorite Italian restaurant. Super cozy, great service, and amazing food. We will be back!

I came here with my son chasing the Hollywood History that Miceli's offers and hoping for a little ghost hunting as mentioned in the book Gourmet Ghosts. We didn't find any ghosts, but we did have an excellent time. It was a rainy day and Miceli's had a wonderful cozy ambience. We know this restaurant is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Hollywood and there are a lot of rumours about who used to eat here. We did find the pig from the original Pig n Whistle restaurant that the owner of Miceli's rescued when the aforementioned restaurant burned down. The service was good. I was not a fan of the chicken picatta (rubbery) and the waiter was gracious enough to bring me an entirely new entree. My son was very happy with his order and my new entree of eggplant parmiagiana was good. I don't think you should come here expecting transcendent Italian food, but you should come here for a decent lunch and especially the atmosphere. I've lived in LA forever and I can't believe the number of places that have come and gone. It is so nice to see a place that has stood the test of time. You're dining in the same spot as so many Hollywood denizens before you. read more

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Disappointed to be sent back to Miceli's for work after my first bad experience at the Universal location. There, I ordered the waiter's suggestion of Aunt Angie's lasagna, which he claimed would "make me want to come back for more." Instead, it made me want to avoid the place altogether. To be fair, I took it to-go, so maybe it overcooked on my drive home, but it was mushy and completely flavorless, no taste of fresh herbs, no seasoning, not even enough salt. For comparison, Trader Joe's frozen lasagna is better, and Costco's Kirkland Beef & Sausage version blows it out of the water. At the Hollywood location, sadly, it was the same story: bland and low quality. The calamari was dry, chewy, with minimal meat, basically calamari jerky. It had no flavor aside from oily breading and needed marinara (thankfully included with no additional charge) just to add moisture and make it edible. The chicken parmigiana was slightly better, but the chicken was dry and overly salty. Paired with the spaghetti it balanced out a little, though the pasta itself was bland. Pros: friendly workers, metered street parking right outside ($2/hour, 2-hour limit, with plenty of spots midday on weekdays) or a validated lot nearby for a discounted rate, and a traditional interior some might enjoy. Cons: overpriced, bland food (calamari $17.95, chicken parm $28.95, half-slice of apple pie $11.25) and an unpleasant Hollywood setting where people outside often walk by screaming obscenities. Overall: Miceli's is the worst Italian food I've ever had, frozen included. They've been around for decades, but after trying both locations, I wouldn't recommend or return. read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Partially eaten Calamari ($17.95) and Chicken Parmagiana ($28.95) - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been dining at Miceli's for 40 years . The food is great and the ambience rustic feeling and the dash of piano is always a wonderful experience! read more

Miceli's Italian Restaurant - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lovely decor, lovely vibes with some of the most god awful pasta I've ever had. That meat sauce tastes like they opened a can of tomato paste and added meat. I don't think it's ever been near a fresh tomato. My waiter walked past us repeatedly while my glass was empty. He basically ignored us the entire time. We had to ask the lovely food runner to help us and she did because she's lovely. Come for the history but don't expect much of the food or the service. read more