Michael Anthony's Cucina ItalianaBest Hilton Head Dining Experience!My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed dining at Michael Anthony's. The food, service and atmosphere were superb. We sat on the second floor and it has an elegant atmosphere. We will definitely return on our next trip to Hilton Head.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWarm atmosphere; delicious dinnerWe have dined here several times and have enjoyed our meals immensely. The waiters are well trained and explain the nightly specials perfectly. We like the restaurant's consistent high standards- and look forward to returning!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMState playoffsI have been to Michael Anthony's before and was hoping my tennis team could enjoy when we played at Hilton Head. They were very accomodating as I changed the number of people three times. Everyone loved it. Alex was a great server.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMBirthday dinnerExcellent ambience, service and food! My significant other called two months beforehand to get me a certificate for my birthday. Restaurant management went the extra mile to mail to her so she could present to me. Truly outstanding service.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMsecond visit as good as firstExcellent again. Only (minor) complaint is sitting in the small market instead of the dining room. Servers continually passing behind us to the bar and just not the lovely ambiance of the dining room. A few softening touches could be done to make it feel less like guests have been stuck off in an overview area.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMWow!We went there expecting delicious Italian food. We got way more than that. The place was charming. The staff was attentive, knowledgable, and friendly. The wine list was extensive, and we all enjoyed a different wine flight, finding a number of "new favorite" wines from the list. We were able to order dinners as starter portions, 2 pastas in one dinner, choices beyond what the menu showed. From the apps we had favorites of scallops, beet salad, and pasta fagioli. The pasta was homemade and wonderful. Gnocchi, bolongnese, nightly specials, every single dish was perfect. just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, we had desert. Blood orange sorbet and chocolate lava cake, so good we ordered seconds. This place is a must try.5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved itFood was perfect. Our server FINNIE was very accommodating. Overall could not find anything to criticize. Probably one of the best on HH.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful Food and ServiceI Love Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana and recommend that everyone should go and try it out. I love eating in the upstairs - lots of light and very quiet. I can't wait to go back.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfectLooking for a great restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday and our sole opportunity to dine out the two of us while visiting HHI, I chose Michael Anthony's based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews I found online -- and my expectations based on the reviews were far exceeded. The moment we walked in the restaurant, the hosts welcomed my wife with a "happy birthday" and showed us to our romantic booth table. Thereafter, we were greeted with Prosecco for a celebratory toast and some delicious bruschetta (all complimentary). All aspects of the meal from there on out -- food, service and all else -- were perfect. I can't thank our server, Justin, and the rest of the staff of Michael Anthony's enough for making our night so enjoyable!5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMwe love michael anthony's!we go every time we're at hilton head. the food will fulfill your all your senses!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat wine listOn our first night in Hilton Head we were looking forward to good food but the Private Reserve Wine List and the professional service is what really set this place apart5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMMy wife's favourite resturantMy wife's favourite resturant on Island! Every time an excellent meal & experience. I've booked again already for August!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent service. SpecialsExcellent service. Specials are always intriguing. From wine flights, to amazing salads, to veal or fresh fish it is a favorite of ours each time we visit the island. Give it a try.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMA Sure WinnerOur second time for dinner at Michael Anthony's. The first time was an excellent experience, but we were trying to eat out on a somewhat reduced budget this year so we tried the early bird special. For $54, exclusive of tip, we each had wine and excellent meals consisting of salad, entree and dessert. The portions were advertised as being somewhat smaller than the same items from the menu, however, they were more than ample. The restaurant environment is highly conducive to having a conversation so, if you actually want to have a great meal and easily talk with whomever you are with, you won't be disappointed. Should we be fortunate enough to be able to return to HH again next year, we will most definitely dine again at Michael Anthony's.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of my family's favoriteOne of my family's favorite restaurants on the island! Always consistent with great food and service!4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMOpen Sundays!We decided to dine at Michael Anthony's when of course family was in town visiting, we thought OH No! it's Sunday but we were pleased to see they are now open for dinner on Sundays. When we arrived we were greeted by Becky with a smile. We were seated upstairs in there cooking school and it was beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. When seated Ian served us and he was energetic friendly and accommodating. We had a few special request and without hesitation both Ian and Chef Chris said "no problem". The food was outstanding! Thank you to a wonderful staff working and making our evening such a pleasant one. When we left we stopped by the Italian market and picked up specialty items. Becky was there smiling again when we left. Wow!4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMInvariably excellentWe absolutely love this restaurant. The food is outstanding every time and is only eclipsed by the stellar level of service. Lucy took amazingly good care of us, making helpful suggestions and accommodating our every need. We can't wait to go back.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of our favorite restaurants.One of our favorite restaurants. The food is always first rate, service is exceptional. We all the fine restaurants on HHI this is our go to place.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways an enjoyable meal theAlways an enjoyable meal the food as always was wonderful excellant service Well done Thanks4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat service and delicious food!The food was delicious and the prices were very good. The deserts were spectacular. I would definitely go again. The service was especially fantastic, attentive and really stellar.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe dine here every visit toWe dine here every visit to Hilton Head and we have always had a great time. The food is excellent and the service is outstanding.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMRemarkable real Italian foodRemarkable real Italian food and n o t the usual american/italian mix.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMEntrees did not have as muchEntrees did not have as much taste as other years. Excellent service.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent Italian Food!This restaurant was recommended to us by many Hilton Head vacationers. It met all of our expectations. Lucy our waitress was outstanding and the food was incredible! Michael Anthony's will be top of our list on our next visit to Hilton Head!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWE have been to the retaurantWE have been to the retaurant 6 or 7 times over the past 10 years and it never fails us. Food, menu, sevice, attention to detail are always excellent. A special place to take someone special when in Hilton Head.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWe celebrated my husband'sWe celebrated my husband's birthday and it was a fabulous experience
5 star food and service!!!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMOur visit to Michael Anthony's,wasOur visit to Michael Anthony's,was a stellar evening.We sat upstairs,which was a first for us.Lovely,and quiet.Wait staff was excellent,and the food was wonderful.My veal rollatini,with spinach,sausage,and sharp provolone was excellent.Let me say,not at all heavy with any one ingredient,especially the cheese.It was lighter which I was very happy with. My husband had the homemade tortellini,wonderful,with a perfect pomodoro sauce.We had returned after a very long time,but know we will not let too much time go by before enjoying another great dinner at this gem of a restaurant.I must say this new chef,to us is better the the original. Go and enjoy!! Hilton Head Island,locals4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and serviceGood food, good service, very accommodating. They made a special meal for my daughter from a previous menu. We were very appreciative of that.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMknowledgeable staff who obviouslyknowledgeable staff who obviously loved the food they were serving.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMBest restaurant on HiltonBest restaurant on Hilton Head Island!! Very romantic, excellent food and drink, phenomenonal service from the hostess to the bus boy!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food. Great service.We were anticipating a great experience here after reading other reviews and we were not disappointed. The service was attentive and helpful with food and wine choices. The food was outstanding. The pasta was obviously housemade and the sauces were full flavored. The scallops were done to perfection. Even the baby shrimp in the pasta were not overlooked, a common flaw even at fine restaurants. Would highly recommend this restaurant.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a very good dinnerWe had a very good dinner and one of our favorite restaurants on HH4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMOur GO TO Special Occasion PlaceAlways outstanding food and service ... Our "go to" special occasion place and it never disappoints.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMFive star in both food andFive star in both food and service! Michael Anthony's is our favorite restaurant on the island. Their fish specials are always creative and delicious as are the pasta and beef. Alex is a fabulous server who is extremely knowledgeable about the wine as well as the dishes. NOt to be missed when dining on Hilton Head!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat date night restaurant.Great date night restaurant. The food is extremely innovative and savory, portions are big. It has one of the best wine flight menus I have ever seen including a champagne flight. This is great if you want to try several types of wine without spending a fortune or stumbling home. Waiter was so nice and offered to do a split order as an appetizer when we couldn't decide between multiple entrees. If you only have one or two dinners out on the island this is one not to miss. We ate out 6 nights in a row and this was the highlight.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is our favorite restaurantThis is our favorite restaurant in Hilton Head. Classy but not pretentious. The service and food are excellent. Although the wine list is very good, it's a little pricey. It would be nice to have some less expensive alternatives. But no complaints. Can't wait to come back next year and dine here again.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our 4th visit toThis was our 4th visit to Michael Anthony's. We look forward to dining there when we vacationvacation on Hilton and we always get excellent food and service.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWe go to Michael Anthony'sWe go to Michael Anthony's every time we go to Hilton Head. It's the only Hilton Head restaurant that is always on our list. We hope to go back soon.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMOver the past 10 years hasOver the past 10 years has always been our favorite place and still is after this visit.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMA relaxing delicious mealWe went for the early bird special. We arrived early and were seated immediately. The wait staff was very attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious. Portions were smaller but a perfect size for both of us. We would defintely come back again when we are vacationing in Hiltonhead. A great find!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMStaff was attentive and responsiveStaff was attentive and responsive without being invasive. Food was excellent and portions perfectly sized. We stop in here as a special family event when in the area and find Michael Anthony's to be consistently of high quality in all areas.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMNot to be missed!We sat in the back "market" room and absolutely LOVED IT!! Justin provided superb service and the food was phenomenal. Do not miss this place.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM