Have dined at Michelinas several times. Food is always good and prices are very reasonable. Only issue I have is that sometimes service is a little fast. They sometimes pick up the empty app plates and drop the main course at the same time. In and out in 45 minutes is a little quick for us. We are looking for an experience beyond simply eating. read more

Went there for dinner first time last night. It reminded me of old school Italian restaurants that we used to go to in New Jersey. The service was impeccable, and the ambiance was classic. My eggplant parm was delicious, as was the chefs combo, my daughter had the chicken marsala and my son-in-law had the veal parm. My grandson had pasta with white clam sauce, and everyone raved about their meals. Dinners came with a salad, and the dressing was delicious, obviously homemade. The fried calamari we had as an appetizer, was honestly one of the best I ever had. It was crispy yet tender. Finally not to mention the bread basket, the bread was fresh and crispy, and you got one basket per table. If you wanted more it there was a $4.00 charge but we felt it was worth the $4.00 charge. If you have an opportunity to dine here, definitely do it,you won't be sorry! read more

I've been coming to Michelina's for as long as I can remember. We have celebrated tons of birthdays, anniversaries, good grades, good news, and many other special occasions. I think that's because Michelina makes her restaurant feel like home. It's so beautiful and cozy while also filling you up with warmth. Her food is always incredible and we have never tried a dish we didn't like. I would recommend her restaurant to everyone. It is authentic and delicious. read more

We discovered this little gem tonight. The atmosphere was classic family-run Italian. The service was exemplary and the food was very good. The meal started with warm, crusty bread... and a plentiful amount of it at that. The wife had the escargot appetizer that she just loved. The salads were very good... usually not worth mentioning, but in this case they were wonderful adorned with olives and beets. We each had something different, from a pork chop special to pappardelle to chicken Parmesan. All plates were cleaned before we dove in to our ice cream desserts. So why just four stars? I'm a bit of a pasta snob and I found that the spaghetti that came with my chicken parm was overcooked. Some people might prefer their pasta to be soft, but I'm not one of them. We will definitely be back, and maybe the pasta will be better then. Regardless, We're looking forward to trying more items from their menu. read more

Delicious- understated from the outside and decor, but incredible food! Flavorful and well-priced. read more

Amazing food, atmosphere & service. One of my favorites. I've never been disappointed or heard a single complaint from anyone I've brought here. Just Rave Reviews from all. read more

I was disappointed. After reading all the rave reviews we were looking forward to a great Italian dinner. The side salad was a small plate of chopped uncrisp and flavorless lettuce with a little ribbon of thousand island dressing squirted on with a squeeze bottle. The veal marsala was tender and tasty while the marsala was very liquid with little body and flavor. The side of angel hair pasta had a red sauce that had no flavor, needed a little oregano and garlic. It was very bland to say the least. The eggplant parma was excellent, best dish of the evening. I guess the wimpy little side salad started the whole meal off on the wrong foot. It would be so easy to do a nice little side salad that was tossed with a simple light Italian dressing and fresh organic spring mix. Service was excellent and the restaurant has a nice ambiance. read more

Family-owned, traditional restaurant that is a staple of the neighborhood. All reasons enough to support, thankfully it is also serves delicious Italian dishes. I had the eggplant parmesan and it is not to be missed. Good Italian wine selections. The salad was served on cold plates, the perfect touch. read more

Great food and atmosphere, had to wait for the table but waiter made best of situation

We generally enjoyed our dinner at Michelina's a few Saturdays ago. Michelina DiSibio's place is another one of those family run restaurants that seem to be disappearing (see her story). The food is wonderful, but on the Saturday we visited, they were short staffed. The big, big difference however was our buser, who kept track of our water glasses, refilling them and the bread basket whenever she noticed they was getting low. What an incredibly nice person, too. We were seated in lower dinning area and there was only two severs for fifteen tables. The food is clearly made from loving DiSibio family recipes that we found delicious. The three of us started off with some wine and bruschetta. For our entrées we ordered Linguine and Meatballs in a Garlicky marinara sauces ($16.99), Stuffed Shells ($17.99) and a creamy Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken added($14.99 + $4.00). BUT, we saved room for dessert, because they have some outrageously delicious offerings. As you can see from my pictures, we had Tiramisu, Cheese Cake and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Ahhhhh, delicious! Since this was my spouse's B-Day celebration, we went a little overboard, but it was her day, right? And, we had a great time of it. Expect to pay $35 or so each, depending if your a Gourmet or Gourmand. Enjoy! read more

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Amazing little gem. Authentic family owned with pride in their service. Fantastic family ambiance, and romantic for two. White table cloth

I'd call Michelina's a "hidden gem, but it not really hidden - just a great Italian gem in a non-descript strip mall right on Hwy 51. Driven by it for years and never knew it was there - which is a shame! I always believe a good restaurant excels in four areas - menu, food (taste, presentation, quantity), service and ambiance. The menus is any-a bit above - Italian staples with not many surprises. At days end, no matter what's on the menu, it needs to taste great, and Michelina's nails it on all their entrees. I've roamed thru the menu from basic pastas to veal and chicken dishes and have never been disappointed. Only lower mark iOS add is for some pretty blah salads (including caprese) - not bad, just a bit blah. Service - has, on every occasion - ranged from enjoyable to excellent. Definitely a family deal going on and some servers who've been there for years, and it shows. Top notch. The only part where I'm going to be critical is the general ambiance. Lacking would be the best word probably, then throw in no bar and it being brutally loud, and it just leaves me wishing for something a bit more...quiet and decorated? I don't know - there's a handful of old Phoenix/Scottsdale spots that suffer from the safe issue - trying to turn a strip mall spot into an authentic Italian look and feel is challenging (I.e., Cristos), but now that I've returned 10-12 times, it obviously doesn't bother me that much. The food and service is that good! Overall, once you eat at Michelina's you'll get why it's tricky to get a reservation - legit Italian food, great service in a family-owned business. Its shortcomings rate minor compared to the amazing food and service, and all a fair price, racially compared to places like Giada's spot at Casars which is obscenely priced read more

Great food, Great service. We really enjoyed ourselves. The only bad thing was the smokers smoking right in front of the entrance. The smoke came into the restaurant and smelled nasty. read more

I was on the search for a good pasta place and brought my friend for her pregnancy cravings of a lasagna. She enjoyed her meal and I went with the jumbo pasta shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta. I am a pink pasta girl so I went with both marinara and alfredo which did not disappoint! Good portion sizes since pasta is already filling, I enjoyed my last shell once I got home hahah, atmosphere was def formal and almost gave me titanic vibes Be ready to use those table manners! read more

Michelina's - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's hands down the best Italian restaurant in phoenix by a long shot! We started with the fried calamari, which was really good. Then we ordered the eggplant Parmigian and fettuccine alfredo w chicken and that fettuccine, and that griled chicken was one of the most amazing dishes I have ever had. Not to mention the fact that this restaurant has a soul! It's friendly, local , and not pretentious! How lucky to have such a gem in our city. Outstanding, highly recommend! read more

Can be a little hard to get to if youre heading west. Food was very good. Service was wonderful. Loved the ambiance.

Michelins is always a treat to go to You can tell Food is homemade with love . Atmosphere is fabulous for that special dinner date , fresh flowers and all Highly recommend for that special dinner with that special person read more

This restaurant has been around for 39 years! A local favorite. The food was to die for. Can't beat the price point and the quality. I can't say enough greatness about my dining experience... read more

Always great food and service. It's a place you want to return to and bring friends. Their menu is complete.

I'm never disappointed at Michelina's! The menu changes frequently and her fish and seafood options are always delicious. Make sure to get a reservation as the restaurant is always full, but regardless, it's worth a wait. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in at opening, 5-ish thinking we could just grab a couple seats at the bar for dinner. This place has been here for years and I'd never tried it. First off, you walk on to the overwhelming smell of sewer. So right away I'm turned off. The waiter that greeted us said they'd been dealing with it for a BIT? They were booked, no openings till 8:30pm, ok, but their bar isn't set up to have dining. But just based off that smell, I do t even want to go back. So I can't see if the food's good or not. read more

I loved the mussels and linguini in a light sauce,my wife raved at the home made ravioli in alfredo sause it was our first time at restuarant but will not be the last. read more

I have recommended this restaurant to family and friends, and will continue to do so! Don't let the parking lot/entrance deceive you....Once you walk in you're teleported to your Italian grandma's living room/kitchen, cerca 1990's. It's homey, warm and welcoming....a place to stay and enjoy yourself. The food is outstanding, fresh and I'd always recommend getting whatever the specialty is for the night! If you're looking to get in and out and treated like a number, this place isn't for you. It's classy and old school. If you want to impress someone, this is the place....its not flashy or audacious but packs a punch that leaves you wanting more! read more

I try to visit Michelina's at least a couple of times per month. For about a year I refused to leave a review or tell anyone about this place because I love it, it is special, and I didn't want to ever have to fight for a table with you people. I decided that wasn't very nice, so here goes. This place is amazing. Food is amazing, ambience is amazing, and so is the waitstaff. I've tried many things on the menu, as well as a few specials, and I was never disappointed. Michelina cooks the food. So there. Michelina's is a jewel and something that should be shared and experienced by all. Enjoy! The corner table for two in the back of the room, by the mirror, is mine, you bums. read more

Service and food quality at its best! Step back in time and let the experience talk to you. Feels like Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren or James Bond could enter the room at any moment. Don't worry about having too much food because you will want to finish everything that comes to the table. Michelina makes everyone feel welcome and at Home. Enjoy! read more

We have eaten here twice in the last two months The first time I reluctantly gave a bad review. The second time was because I was sure it was better than our first meal indicated. If anything, the second meal was worse. I'm sorry to say they won't be a third time. The restaurant is attractive, well staffed and nicely decorated. It has all the trappings of a pleasant restaurant experience, unfortunately, the food fails. It has such a good reputation. I'm sure It can recover. But there has to be a recognition that something has slipped. Sauce is the name of the game. The first time my Marsala chicken was thin and dry without a hint of Marsala, this time the spaghetti sauce tasted like canned tomato sauce. read more

If your into a great nostalgia trip into a family friendly - date night - table cloth - professional waiter - experience then get off your butt and make a reservation !!! read more

Have been going here for years! The dimly lit restaurant immediately makes the atmosphere very high end, adding all the more to the fine dining experience. The waiters are kind, Brad and Kayla are especially wonderful! Both are very attentive, knowledgeable, and their food and drink recommendations have never disappointed. I will continue to go here until I reach an old old age!!! Love this place!!!! read more

Outstanding ambiance and service. Best Italian food I've had since Naples! Wonderful homemade recipes and selections. The deserts are heavenly. read more

The food is good. It is not "great". We both had the Cioppino and while the portion was huge, it did not have shrimp or scallops in it like Veneto Trattoria. The biggest reason I would not come back, however, is the clientele. If the restaurant enforced a dress code, we may return, but on a Saturday night, I really don't want to see greasy baseball caps and dirty clothing. Everyone in the restaurant looked like they should be at an outdoor picnic, not eating at a nice restaurant. I think the location has a lot to do with it, but still, people could dress a little nicer! Part of dining out is ambience. read more

This restaurant changed my life!!!! As a proud Neapolitan, I attest to the incredible quality, care, and LOVE that infuse every dish with the truest flavors of Napoli. At Michelina's, the essence of authentic Italian cuisine is brought to life by the passionate touch of the owner, an award-winning chef and staff! It comes as no surprise that renowned personalities like Guy Fieri have recognized the brilliance of this charismatic and fiery little Italian chef!! What really sets Michelina's apart is its unwavering dedication to freshness. Each ingredient used in their dishes is HOME GROWN from the owner's personal garden. WOW!! The result is a menu that bursts with the tastes of Napoli. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, despite other boomer and tasteless reviews on here, the ambience is HOMEY. It is SWEET. It is like you are walking into your own nonna's home. VISIT MICHELINAS, if you want to feel like and treated like you are in Napoli, eating your favorite comfort meals at your italian nonna's home. read more

Excellent meal from start to finish. Service and quality of food is great at a reasonable price. read more

This is a wonderful Italian restaurant. The owner does all the cooking herself and it's very authentic. Italian wine selections, nightly specials. The menu has been the same since they opened almost 40 years ago. Doesn't look like much from the outside but you won't be disappointed. Strongly recommend the baked oysters and literally any pasta dish. Everything is absolutely delightful. If you're lucky, Michelina herself will come by your table to mingle. Friendly service. read more

I had no idea this place was in our neighborhood and since the 80's. Went went on a whim and were lucky that it was still early that we got a table without a reservation. The service was excellent and they were incredibly attentive. They bring out delicious bread and butter while waiting for your meal and it was difficult to stop ourselves from filling up on it. I ordered the shrimp Michelina which was on a bed of spinach with a brandy sauce and my husband had pasta that he raved about. We finished with trying a couple desserts and espresso. This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion and treat yourself to a wonderful meal. read more

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The food is always very well prepared and the waiter (who has been there for years) is most gracious and helpful. The atmosphere is very relaxing. As opposed to many new restaurants they do not shout at you with loud music, allowing you to sit quietly for a nice relaxing dinner. One of our favorite places. read more

Fantastic dinner experience. Food and service were excellent. Greeted at our table by chef/owner Michelina. A most charming and delightful woman. Our waiter Joe was outstanding. read more

Michelina's - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Old school Italian restaurant. Reminded us fondly of places we loved when we lived in NJ years ago. Portions are large and nice salad came with meal. Nice wine list, too. read more

Such great authentic food. Made with such flair and attention to detail!! Great service.

Sublime food, excellent service, quiet ambience. everything you'd expect from the best Italian restos in Phoenix.

we had an excellent dinner and service there this evening! the pork chop with stuffed shells special, poached salmon and pesto chicken were all EXCELLENT! we definitely will be back. read more