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Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8 (5989)
$31 to $50
Italian
37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
For over 20 years, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been Hilton Head’s premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list.
We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted Michael Anthony’s their “Favorite Fine Dining” restaurant offering their “Favorite Dessert Menu.”
Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs our chefs’ passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff.
Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-6272
  • Website
    http://www.michael-anthonys.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Location
    37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Cooking Demonstration

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Demonstration Cooking Classes are presented classroom style, where you will watch the chef prepare his menu, providing step-by-step procedures and helpful hints for each dish. The class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, a generous tasting of all the dishes prepared, a glass of wine and a recipe booklet to take home. Our classes are always fun and informative and the company is always congenial. All seats are assigned based on party size and in the order the reservation was received so we can accommodate everyone. https://www.michael-anthonys.com/cooking-school
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  • Sommelier’s Special Selections

    Multiple dates available
    Extraordinary Wines at Extraordinary Prices* Reserve a table between 5:00PM and 5:30PM and enjoy a truly memorable meal featuring select high-end wines at concessionary prices, reflecting a 50% reduction from regular menu pricing. These carefully-curated bottles include Chardonnays, Merlots, Cabernets, Pinot Noirs, Amarones, Brunellos, Barolos, Barbarescos and Super Tuscans. We guarantee these wonderful wines will elevate your dining experience to a whole new level! *This experience is for regular dine-in service only, between 5:00PM and 5:30PM only, and all bottles must be opened tableside. Not available for takeout orders or retail purchases. Also not applicable during special events or other promotions.
    Sommelier’s Special Selections Photo

  • Sips and Bites at the Bar

    $30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our weekly small bites menu consisting of three dishes each expertly paired with wines from around the world. Please select a high top table or bar seat for the Sips & Bites menu.
    Sips and Bites at the Bar Photo

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Menu

Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana's menu was last updated on 5/5/2025.

Offered at the BAR only from 5:00pm to 5:45pm, enjoy three small plates paired with three premium wines for $30.00. Menu changes weekly. Reservations are strongly suggested by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272.

SIPS & BITES, Monday May 5th - Saturday May 10th

  • Watermelon Salad with Fresh Burrata and Toasted Almonds paired with Zenato Pinot Grigio

    • Rigatoni alla Vodka with Pesto paired with La Capranera Aglianico

      • Chicken Scarpariello paired with Juan Gil Jamilla Red Blend

        Last updated: May 5, 2025

        What 5,989 people are saying

        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

        Overall ratings and reviews

        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

        4.8
        4.8 based on recent ratings
        • 4.7Food
        • 4.8Service
        • 4.7Ambience
        • 4.4Value

        Noise • Moderate

        Loved For

        • Hilton Head

          Great for fine wines

        • Hilton Head

          Romantic

        • Hilton Head

          Good for special occasions

        Review summary

        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana offers a "wonderfully consistent" dining experience with "outstanding service" and "fresh, handmade pasta." Guests rave about the "excellent wine selection" and "exquisite dining" atmosphere, often comparing it to dining in Italy. The "attentive staff" and "impeccable service" make it a "must-visit" on Hilton Head Island.

        5,989 Reviews

        1. Marion VIP

          Orlando31 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 1 day ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Fantastic service , incredible cocktails , and sumptuous food .

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        2. Cindy VIP

          Raleigh27 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          We have been coming to the island for 35 years and never fail to come back to this restaurant. Always outstanding!

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        3. Mark

          Charleston8 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          Sips and bites is always an excellent dining experience. The food and wine parings allow you to experience a wide variety of flavors.

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        4. Sandy VIP

          Charleston50 reviews

          4.0

          Dined 3 days ago

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 3
          Have eaten there many times, but tonight it seemed exceptionally loud which made it not nearly as nice as usual. I like a restaurant where I can hear my table mates. Until some of the folks left that was difficult. The food is always good.

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        5. Susan VIP

          Coastal Georgia5 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 6 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great fit birthday. Gave prosecco to toast. Great menu suggestions. Good was delicious.

          1 person found this helpful

        6. David VIP

          Washington DC13 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 6 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          At the last minute, the restaurant accommodated adding a fifth person and moving our reservation to a slightly later time. Very friendly and professional staff. The food is always top-notch. This is our favorite restaurant on the island by far.

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        7. Jim VIP

          Charleston79 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 6 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Fantastic menu and drink selection. We had a minor issue with one of our entrees but server and manager quickly took care of the issue.

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        8. Phyllis

          Orlando3 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 7 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Good food, friendly waitstaff. Our waiter, Hunter was excellent.

          1 person found this helpful

        9. Sydney

          E. Tennessee1 review

          5.0

          Dined 7 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Easily the best service and food on the island, in our opinion! Went on Thursday night and just had to come back Friday night before we left vacation. Food was spectacular. Chef Robert is an outstanding chef, but also takes the time to come to your table. All the staff are so attentive and so kind. It’s a must visit restaurant!

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        10. John

          Chicago2 reviews

          2.0

          Dined on May 1, 2025

          1. Overall 2
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 1
          4. Ambience 1
          Juan the server was not good. He didn’t arrive at our table until 15 minutes after we were seated and didn’t come back to take a second drink order or check on us until we were finished. Not the restaurant’s fault but there was an extremely loud patron carrying on a conversation with the chef for about twenty minutes and the entire room was annoyed with the noise. We’re not going back.

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        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5989 OpenTable diners.

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        Make a reservation

        2 people
        7:00 PM
        Booked 55 times today
        Experiences are available.
        Google Map for Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

        37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

        Additional information

        • Neighborhood
          Hilton Head Island
        • Hours of operation
          Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
        • Price
          $31 to $50
        • Cuisines
          Italian
        • Dining style
          Casual Elegant
        • Dress code
          Resort Casual
        • Parking details
          Private Lot
        • Payment options
          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
        • Additional
          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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