my favorite in Da Bronx's Little Italy. steps from Fordham University, I like the open dining room. it feels like you're in a covered patio, because you are in a covered patio. both my vegan sister from San Diego and my wife (both discerning diners) love the food here. very friendly and efficient service from a staff that has been there for several years. I have also attended private affairs for work in their downstairs private dining room. Some of our favorites include the Rice balls and Pasta e fagioli soup. Happy Hour 5-7pm Mon-Fri is a Great Deal. HALF off Appetizers and drinks at the comfortable bar area. A group near us in bar last night had 7 people at a table having a Holiday Party on Happy Hour prices. Smart move. My sister and wife loved the Heart Healthy pasta. Very tasty sautéed in olive oil and garlic.( MichaelAngelo's Heart Healthy Pasta. Sautéed broccoli, spinach, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil over your choice of pasta.) vegetarian pizza was great. (Vegetarian Pizza Pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, sauteed broccoli, baby spinach, Greek olives and grilled eggplant) I also like the bar for a craft beer and watch baseball or college football. my wife loved the red Sangria! it had a slight coconut tang to it from one of the liquors combined in it. read more

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I was exploring the neighborhood and stopped in this restaurant. They have a nice environment, a traditional and beautiful Italian deco. I highly recommend Passion fruit Margaritas, the best. The service is 100% excelllent. Hope to go back soon. read more

Would do 4.5 stars if I could with the Half star off for an average ambiance. We happened to find this place on yelp. My first time here and I am duly impressed Generous delicious portions. read more

Amazing food! Great environment! I would recommend the place to my friends! Great Service, Thanks! read more

I wasnt sure about this place from the outside and the neighborhood but once youre in the back, its delighful. Music was great. Drinks were a bit expensive. The bathrooms were retarded. They have a guy at the door and the bathrooms dont have stalls they have curtains lmao. It has an outside area where you can smoke or mingle. Never tried theyre food i was there for the evening hours. read more

A great sure bet for the Arthur Ave experience. The place is deceiving large. Entering the small storefront quickly opens up into a very large garden style dining room/ bar. It has an indoor/outdoor feel that gives it a good energy; It is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. The servers are very professional. They are friendly but manage to steer clear of the show-y-ness that sometimes comes with this kind of atmosphere. They will work with you to make sure all your needs are met for a great experience. The whole fish brazzini is so good and I have been there before when it is sold out. It can comes as a filet as well, but I've only had the whole fish. The baked clams are whole and delicious. The fried calamari is nice. The calamari itself is fresh and cooked well. However the batter is a little heavy. The chicken/veal parmagianna/ francese are on par for an nice Arthur ave/ little italy restaurant. Save room for the amazing tiramisu. read more

I lived in the neighborhood for several years in the 1980s. Did not eat here much back then, because at night there were often too many limos, so we would just go where it was less obviously busy. Went there about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and 3 of us, including one vegetarian shared dishes, although our vegetarian did not eat the fish. We all were thrilled with the freshness, and quality of the food that Sunday early (530/6-30 pm) evening. And my quasi-Sicilian is not easy to please at all. The main part of the restaurant had about 4 or 5 other groups, so comparatively, it was not busy at that time. The dipping sauce with bred was among the tastiest sauces I've ever had to dip bread in. That set things off on the right foot. One in our group ordered the 3 fishes -- a vey large plate of bass, sole and salmon with plates to share. The fish was insanely good, tasty and cooked to perfection, with a very pleasant basic fettucini/almost alfredo underneath. I am a bit shocked other reviews found fault. Clearly on our night there was no rush, so everything got full attention. I was not hungry, so I had a vegetarian pizza (so I could eat light and easily share with the vegetarian) the pizza was light and crisp; not soggy at all. the eggplant topping was super fresh and tasty. I quickly got my appetite back, despite having eaten just 4 hours earlier. The vegetarian among us chose whole wheat pasta with spinach broccoli and garlic and she said that was also excellent -- penne cooked perfectly according to my wife who is a foodie with relatively recent Sicilian ancestors. The presentation was simple. The indoor outdoor tiki setting is casual and charming. Would definitely return on a quiet night. read more

If it isn't one thing, it's another. Food is good, but delivery service is horrid. Everytime I've ordered, something was either wrong or missing. Whoever takes the phone orders is incompetent. I dont blame anyone else but them for messing up my orders more than 3x. Its probably best to dine in. Good luck! read more

Maybe this place could be considered good in the food desert of the Bronx but seriously incredibly overpriced crappy Italian food. An $8 bowl of soup that tasted like a canned salty mess. Olive Garden is better Italian food. Had the Arugula salad...dressing was gross, rotten salad pieces, store bought grated poor quality cheese dumped on top with a few onions and tomatoes. Seriously by the Bronx standard this is decent food but that's not an excuse to serve this crap and charge Manhattan prices for below mediocre quality deli food. read more

Great food and drinks. Their pasta and steak were both great. I would definitely reccomend to come eat here. The restaurant looks small when you first walk in but they have a seating area in the back. read more

This place for the most part has pretty good food. As far as I remembered over the years their rice balls were the best around. I'm not in the area too often so tonight when I was I decided to stop in and grab an order of their rice balls for take out. That's when the unthinkable happened; they told me no. What restaurant refuses a polite, paying customer service? They claimed an ongoing party was the reason they could not accommodate my request. I could understand asking for a surf and turf special, but I asked for something that's simply thrown in a bag. If the kitchen and staff are solely focused on that party, what's the point in even having the restaurant open? read more

After visiting this restaurant three times, I would highly recommend the margherita pizza! Compared to other pizza places on Arthur Ave and in the Fordham neighborhood, this pie is amazing! Crust is a perfect consistency and mozzarella is very fresh. At my first visit, I tried the chicken parmigiana and was not thoroughly impressed, but the past two times I have ordered the pizza and have not been disappointed. Not too small but not too large, it should be enough to fill one person or serve as a small lunch for two. Service is generally good but has been slow on occasion, restaurant atmosphere is also dated but on par with most other restaurants on Arthur Ave. Overall, the restaurant ranks among my top favorites in Bronx's Little Italy! read more

I had the Chicken Michelangelo and it was amazing! My boyfriend had the Bronzino and the fish came whole and was exactly what we wanted - delicious! Also love the outdoor dining experience as it was still shelters and air conditioned - will be back! read more

Absolutely love this place. The Sangria's are very well done. The food is just superb. I usually order the Shrimp Scampi which never disappoints. The service is usually great, although last time i had to wait a bit longer than usual, though it was late night and the place was empty. This was a one time thing and i am willing to overlook it because this place is always on point and the food is of great quality. Very fairly priced. If you come with a date it can run you from &60-$80 including tip. Cant wait to come back again. read more

Was in the neighborhood and got hungry. This restaurant has great pasta and an awesome playlist!

My friends and I came in for some drinks and some appetizers. We had Cosmo's and Fried Calamari. Their bread and dipping sauce is amazing! Overall it was a perfect place to relax while at the same time have dinner. Will be back. I highly recommend! read more

Good was great, atmospheres was beautiful. Wonderful service! Will be returning again for any special occasions.

So, I took my wife here for her birthday after a day at the Bronx Zoo. The place had a very loud and obnoxious party being held in the dining room area. I can't really fault them for that - what I can fault them for, however, is Fettuccine Alfredo with "soupy cheese sauce that tastes like hot water". My wife had no interest in finishing. As for myself, I sat down at a Brick Oven restaurant in the Bronx and expected to be blown away by a personal pizza. Instead, I couldn't even taste the cheese. Floppy, soggy Margarita Pizza that tasted like tomatoes and bread. I get way better pizza in Jersey. Disappointed. I wanted to say the calamari was great, as the fried breading was crunchy and intriguing, but I suspect the squid was frozen, as it was dry and chewy. $3 for a flat 8oz RC Cola, no refills. Yeah, you're not that fancy, Michaelangelo. Check the syrup in the machine. Environment was... mixed. I could tell they were trying, it was "unique". My view was mostly of a brick wall with flashing multi-colored disco lights, with some old-Italian style artwork of wine bottles hung on the wall. Lots and lots and lots of nick-nacks and sculptures and textures on the wall. Is this modern or vintage? Looking away from the wall towards the bar was nice. However, within view of our table, was the kitchen's bicycles and outdoor trash area. Oh yes, and it is way past time to update the white faux-leather "couches" in the dining area. You know, the ones with frayed material sticking out the bottom from years of feet slamming into them. Table service was attentive and respectful. Would not recommend and will not be returning. read more

I came here with my coworker after a meeting. The food was delicious. Upon arriving, we were greeted by the friendly hostess who informed us in order to get the happy hour special, we would have to sit at the bar. She walked us to this backyard indoor patio which was extremely nice! We were seated right away. However, we were highly disappointed with the service. We had to call our waitress over multiple times to get drinks and to order our food. She obviously didn't like her job very much. The pizza was absolutely delicious. We shared a vegetarian slice which came with spinach, broccoli, onions and pesto sauce. The pie was perfect for two prowl to share. The only reason why I did not give this place 5 stars is because our waitress was rude. However, I will definitely come back when I am in the area to grab a quick bite to eat! read more

Outside courtyard is great and lots of atmosphere! We came with a group and the service was a little slow mid week - however would still recommend read more

Came here once and tried the meatballs, and its been one of my favorite dishes in the menu ever since , large meatballs fresh hand made....for a small price , great for sharing , or even for one person.....margaritas are very good, $5 during happy hour, Jessica makes them the best .... read more

Michaelangelo's - Great food, perfect margarita ....happy hour specials include margaritas ...perfect way to end your meal! - Lounges Near Me - Bronx, New York

This place is a personal favorite of mine on Arthur Ave. The food is always amazing. Seriously. Always. Get the penne a la vodka, you won't regret it. Their ziti and eggplant parm are also to die for. The wine selection is pretty good. Also the bread they give you to start is yummy read more

Short: whatever I ate was questionable because it reappeared later. Longer: I wanted to like this place. The area in the back is lovely, the service was good (though it was relatively empty), the food and drinks were tasty -- not the best, but just what we were looking for after a long day at the Botanical Garden. Unfortunately, I started to feel pretty ill soon after eating and a couple hours later got violently sick. The four cheese pizza was the only thing I ate all day and it was delicious, but maybe they should check their ingredients. A quick check on their recent health evaluation showed 21 docked points, four of which are "critical" meaning that they pertain to the safety of food being served (I.e employee cleanliness, expiration of ingredients, pests, etc.). Hope they turn it around and that no one else got sick today. read more

Really nice surprise to find this gem near the NY Botanical Garden. Shark water cocktail was yummy! Pear salad without the cheese and a side order of seasonal vegetables made this a vegan feast! Sadly, the rest of my group eats meat. They really enjoyed the pear salad too, with the Gorgonzola and chicken. They loved the shrimp and scallops appetizer. read more

Totally not worth returning to. We shared the baked clams appetizer- no big deal. My clams over linguini- just alright. My husband's lasagna- have had better at a corner pizza place. Service was not good. Server was not paying attention at all. Tables around us got bread; we did not, until we asked for it. My drink was empty and I was never asked if I wanted another (at that point we were so disappointed that I wasn't about to have another drink anyway). Was expecting more from Little Italy and the reviews I read. read more

I really like the Cesar Salad with shrimp, delicious! Even though the place was pack the waitress was very kind to find us a table as quick as possible. Thank You! read more

I came here with my roommate and her family last week; it was awesome! At first I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to eat anything good because I'm gluten free and this is an Italian restaurant (aka gluten paradise). However, I had an amazing skirt steak with potatoes. It was a really big meal, so I had to box it up for later, but it kept well (even in my terrible refrigerator). Besides the food, the ambience was really pleasant and the service was good. Would definitely go again for something special! read more

This place was such a surprise, we thought we were walking into a tiny pizza place and when we went into the back, the ambiance made us decide to sit down and have a meal with wine. It would be a great spot for hosting a family party. Food was excellent. read more

Had a chicken parmigiana from Mexicans cookers and then you want to charge 20 for a plate fake Italian food never going back expensive and I'm not one who writes review ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,',,,,,,,, zero there probably give the Mexicans below minimum wage to then charge the customers double the price for the quality of food is a shame ! read more

I went here a couple of weeks ago with my sisters and had an amazing time. The food was to like heaven touch my soul and I didn't want to stop eating. I sat in the garden space, which was beautiful and quiet so it is perfect for a date night. THe pricing is in the middle but worth it. read more

This place is a great gem on Arthur Ave. The food was delicious and our service was terrific. The open courtyard feeling is such a great environment. We will be back!!! read more

Calamari, rice balls, sangria was good. Nice space in the back for corporate event. They also have happy hour. I'd say the food is good for Arthur Ave read more

Reserved a private room for 20+ people flying in from out of state/out of country. Two days before our reservation we received a call saying our reservation was given to another group because they were larger and we would have to find another location. The man calling was rude and difficult to understand. Not even an hour later we received back to back calls and msgs saying there was a misunderstanding and the other reservation was for October not September and they still wanted us to come. Why would we spend our money at an establishment that obviously didn't value us enough to begin with? Such a joke. As I write this they are calling yet again, no doubt still trying to apologize for their rudeness and poor business practices. read more

I love the food and drink, the penne vodka is my favorite, also the mix drinks , the staff is friendly and it is a place where you feel you out of you zone read more

The food is good and the service friendly, but, check your bill. On a tab for a party of two they added an additional gratuity of 18%. Unfortunately, we didn't notice and added a 20% tip on top of that. No one mentioned that the tip was included and it is not noted on the menu. In reviewing the bill the next day, I called and was told that it was a mistake and a check would be issued. The owner would call me, he did not. I called again and spoke to the owner, who asked for a text of my address to send me a refund. It has been almost a month and no credit. I know that we should have picked up the error, but my husband is elderly, the lights were low and the copy quality very light. This is a shame, because we liked the place and were there with friends who would go back, if this issue were resolved. read more

Been to this place multiple times--before as a Fordham student and now as an alum. This place have not changed one bit. Food is delicious with good portions. Love the indoor patio that we ate at. Completely do not feel like the Bronx. Highly recommend this place! read more

We are in love with this place. My wife and I picked this restaurant for our wedding reception. This place did not disappoint and Nicolette helped a great deal in arranging this reception. We had about 3 appetizers, 4-5 entrees, unlimited wine/beer/soda/coffee. Everything was arranged very beautifully. Chairs,table and silverware were the cleanest I have ever seen in a restaurant. Every person that came could not stop complimenting the quality of the meals and service. From the outside you can't tell how big the area is but once your inside you are in for a surprise. Waiters were very nice and always on top of refilling and serving the food one after the other. My family is very grateful to the staff and we definately will be coming back more often here on regular dinners and anniversaries. 5 star restaurant and ambiance guaranteed! read more

Wow how can I give this place NO stars? Better service is only a block away, seriously take the walk. On the uncrowded Saturday night I went (which should be an indication there) the wait staff seemed more interested in a soccer game than waiting on tables. After 2 or 3 attempts to get their attention to correct an issue with my meal's temperature I just asked for my check, paid without a tip and gave a few bucks to the kitchen staff only. I will never go there again, much better is right down Arthur avenue. read more

This place is booooooommmmbbbb so good . unlimited mimosas . the pasta choices are great . you with get full fast .

I absolutely love love love this place. The food is amazing and it's a very good portion. The service is fast and they really treat you like family. My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place. We go all the time. read more