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Pictured: Main dining room on first floor. - Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana, Hilton Head Island, SC

Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8 (6065)
$31 to $50
Italian
37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • 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

  • Hands-On Cooking Class

    $120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    In our Hand-On Cooking Classes, you’ll have the opportunity to actively prepare three recipes from start to finish as you work closely with the chef. You’ll be chopping, slicing, whisking, kneading, stirring and folding right along with the chef as he shares his expertise and experience with you. Our classes are always fun and informative and the company is always congenial. After the cooking has been completed, you will sit down for a family-style lunch with wine to enjoy the dishes you helped create.
    Hands-On Cooking Class 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
  • 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

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What 6,065 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Romantic

  • 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 delights with "excellent food and service," homemade pasta, and fresh ingredients. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "amazing ambiance." The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, offering a "superb dining experience" with attentive staff and a lovely wine selection. A must-visit in Hilton Head!
6,065 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Samantha was great and the food was phenomenal! We are making sure to come back every year when we are on vacation.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Amy

    Utah4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sips and bites was wonderful- loved all the wine and food pairings. All three “bites” were very delicious and nice portion sizes. We had a Gorgonzola salad, pasta bolognese and a veal dish. Service was excellent! Great value

    1 person found this helpful

  3. CHRISTOPHER

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. It took a bit long to prepare, so don’t go filling up on bread like I did,as the portions are substantial. Service was also fantastic. It was slightly loud in the upstairs dining room due to a loud, intoxicated party, but you can’t really fault the restaurant for that. No kids menu, but they will prepare smaller portions of chicken parm, spaghetti and meatballs, etc. We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Karen

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are repeat customers n annually celebrate our wedding anniversary there. We can think of no better place to celebrate! Food, service, ambiance, are always excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Doug VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The finest Italian on the island. Service is second to none. Food is authentic Italian. I had Vitello alla Scarpariello and it was one of the top 5 best Italian meals I've had at a restaurant. Ceasar salad was fresh and delicious. My wife had the chicken parm and it was excellent. We stop here every year when we are on vacation. MUST VISIT!

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  6. TJ VIP

    New York City131 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good at first but then they kept serving us someone else’s wine then food. Food is good and plentiful

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  7. Linda VIP

    Miami - Dade3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. The food was fantastic, the service amazing and the ambiance superb. The pasta was homemade and the ingredients were all incredibly fresh. Our server could not have been friendlier yet professional and timed our evening perfectly. We never felt like we were being rushed and we also didn’t have to wait for him. Michael Anthony’s is, by far, the best Italian restaurant on Hilton Head island. Michael Anthony’s is definite our date night go to. Fantastic.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Francine VIP

    Connecticut26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our Anniversary and the staff made it very special. We were congratulated by many servers and the chef came out, greeted us, congratulated us, and hand delivered our meals. A very special night thanks to the amazing people at Michael Anthonys.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Tntraveller

    South Carolina12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and bar service

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Katharine VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here several times and have always been delighted by our experience. This place is a real gem

    1 person found this helpful

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Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 6065 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 38 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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