Michael’s of Brooklyn

Amazing place, the food is out of this world. I ordered a dish Sunday Dinner, comes with 3 different types of meat, lamb, sausage, and beef cooked in gravy (tomato sauce) with a side of pasta of your choice. This dish brought me to tears. It reminded me of my adopted Nona when she would make this for us. This place is amazing, everything is wonderful and the service keeps you coming back again and again.

We’ve been coming here for many years and it has always been delicious. I love their vegetable plate. Service is great. My sister got the fish. She liked it a lot. Like I said. We’ve been coming here for many years and never left disappointed. Not once. Thank you to all at Michaels. You’re always good to us.

Really nice environment with very good staff and live piano but I don’t understand the rave reviews for the food.
Average tasting braised rib, the chicken was borderline dry, steak was burnt. Mediocre food that doesn’t merit a second visit.
On the plus side, they did have good bread and cheese.

On the occasion of a friend’s birthday, I finally had the opportunity to dine at Michael’s. It is a very nice restaurant and obviously popular, because there wasn’t an empty seat in the house. I loved that the owner and/​or manager (not sure about his role) was interacting with his patrons. It was super helpful that another staffer collected our coats as we walked in. I thought it was pretty cool that there was a piano slightly above and adjacent to the bar. The pianist played very softly in the background. The conversations in the dining room was not at all loud. I could enjoy conversing across my table of 10.
Our server was so friendly and full of personality. Great, delicious bread to delay the growls of an empty stomach. My favorite was the one that tasted similar to bread and marinara sauce. With a full house, you can expect the arrival of your food to be delayed. I ordered the chicken parmigiana (breaded, fried chicken then covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese) and a small plate of potatoes and vegetables for $ 25. Please note any additional sides like pasta costs $ 5 extra. I can definitely say that when you dine at Michael’s, you are paying for the name and quality depending on the dish. I felt my dish was overpriced. I love dessert, but resisted the urge since I didn’t think the portion of tiramisu for example was worth $ 8.50.

Great ambience. Ideal for families. Wonderful that there was an ADA restroom on the main level and additional restrooms below. Spacious and clean.

I’ve been to Michael’s a few times in my life. Only a few times because they’re kind of expensive, But the food is worth the money.
My brother and his now wife had their wedding after party at Michael’s. They were able to accommodate around 40 – 45 people. It was all the friends and family of the bride and groom. I will admit that we got a bit loud at some points and probably annoyed the other people eating. I’m sorry for that. We were just having a really good time.
The servers were spectacular! They came over every 10 – 15 minutes to check on all the guests and see if we had everything we needed. They brought over our salads, Then the main course. If I remember correctly there was a choice between the Chicken Parm and a vegetarian thing (I don’t really remember what it was becase I didn’t eat it or even see anyone order it, Lol). I got the Chicken Parm and it was phenomenal! The food there is always amazing.
They also have a bar at the from of the store, Fully stocked with wines, Beer and liquor. Like I said, I’ve been there a few times before that point, And I always had the same experience. The staff is awesome and filled with energy. You have to go to Michael’s at least once in your life.

Ok it’s the Sunday after Christmas and we are in a mood to try a new place. I’ve been driving past Michael’s for 30 years and never dropped in. I knew the guy who owned this place a long time ago.
After checking the Unilocal reviews we’re finally here. Our waiter Gabriel says the restaurant will be showcased on the Food Network in 2016, as one of the top five Italian restaurants. Ok we’re getting psyched.
We’ve started with minestrone soup and baked clams. Clams are fresh and baked just perfectly. The soup is robust with all the ingredients Absolutely wonderful!
Then followed by the Australian rack of lamb and veal alla Michael. The veal is thin tasty topped with scrimp mozzarella and spinach. My son says the lamb is just like grandma would make. It really was deliciously unique!
Well this place lives up to it extraordinary reputation. Five STARS!

Michael’s of Brooklyn is my #1 spot to go to when out with my friends. The service is always great & the food is always on point. I usually get pasta with one of their amazing sauces but tonight I wanted fish & I got the Salmon with Crab Meat in a Mustard Dill Sauce & of course it was DELICIOUS!

Most of the people at the table had the chicken parm as well as the veal parm, overall it was a very good meal, the service was phenomonal.

I can’t really comment on the food since we never even got seated. I came in with my elderly father and we had to wait for over 20 minutes when it wasn’t even busy. There were empty reserved tables that were empty for a long time and even when two tables became free we still had to wait. I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s because we didn’t fit the demographic.
With the looks we got and the sort of warm welcome we weren’t given like the rest of the customers received, it was embarrassing. Something I wish my elderly father didn’t have to experience. Will not bother trying a second time.

Probably the best Italian food I’ve ever had. My dad was in town from Philly & he buys their sauce in the grocery store, so we had to check it out.
I made a reservation for 12, but we got there a little early. They let us in and seated us anyway even though they didn’t even open until noon!
Fast, prompt service & an incredibly attentive staff made this such an enjoyable lunch. It was great to talk to staff & owner!

The food is always great and the staff is very attentive. I have been here several times and I leave full and satisfied every time!

Another fantastic meal/​night at Michaels of Brooklyn. Our dish of the night was the Veal chop (smashed thin on the bone) lightly fried, fresh handmade mozzarella with their home made Filetto do Pomodoro :-) they call it the Smash Job, I call it amazing (my husband has been calling it by the wrong name all this time we found out last night). Whatever you call it — it’s a MUST! The veal falls off the bone, you can cut it with a fork and it’s Michaels sauce! Enough said!
Other dishes were the Australian Rack of Lamb (out of world this flavor, cooked to perfection & huge portions), 42oz Steak — there wasn’t a morsel left on the plate and their always perfect fried filet of sole!
No one goes home hungry — ever!
Now Unilocal what happened to my profile, it’s gone???

Excellent customer service regarding the jarred sauce. If I’m ever in Brooklyn, I’ll stop by.

Simply amazing, transformed back into time. The food and service was perfect. Will be a returning customer

For years when I was growing up in the neighborhood, Michael’s was this big, mysterious brick outpost of old-​school fine-​dining. Most of my experience with Italian food in Brooklyn was pizza-​related, and when we did splurge, my family tended to take our money to the Russian dinner-​and-​a-​show event spaces in Sheepshead Bay/​Brighton Beach.
Recently, we came for my nephew’s high school graduation and I finally had a chance to rub shoulders with the neighborhood regulars who have been patronizing this institution for years.
Michael’s occupies a large floor with the timeless staples of Italian-​American fine dining” wall mirrors, round white tablecloth tables, and muted lighting, the kind my grandparents used to create with their dimmer in the living room whenever I visited. The waiters are decked out in formal wear, a veritable team with its captain overseeing proceedings.
The food is solid across the board. If you like red sauce, you’ll be very happy here, as Michael’s makes its own, and ladles it on pretty much everything. Many in our party had pasta, which is a pretty unassailable choice here. Though it was Friday night, I went with something called «Sunday Plate» from the specials menu. It was a lot of everything meat: veal sausage, lamb, pork, and prime rib. A real gut-​buster, and I had plenty to spare for the next day.
Extensive wine list. Prices are definitely inflated, but it’s a nice place to bring your family who appreciate old-​time Brooklyn Italian dining.

The first restaurant we planned on visiting tonight didn’t work out and we stumbled upon Michaels and I couldn’t be happier. It is one of the better Italian restaurants I’ve been too. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great traditional Italian meal in an intimate atmosphere. I would definitely travel over an hour again to visit this restaurant again. Excellent service and delicious food. Not to mention they give you a complimentary bread meat cheese and olive platter upon being seated and end the meal with Italian biscotti!

The place is fantastic. Piano playing and the lighting were perfect. The waiters provided great services. The meal and the deserts were super delicious. Two thumbs up and highly recommended.

When my grandmother was alive, her house was just blocks from Michael’s of Brooklyn, so this restaurant has been a destination of choice for quite literally decades. I hadn’t had the chance to go in years, but had the chance to have lunch here a few weeks ago when my husband and I were in town visiting family.
The restaurant was insanely crowded on a Sunday at lunch due to several large first communion celebrations, but the staff took it all in stride. Service at Michael’s has always been impeccable. Our group ordered way too much food for the table, but things I remember being ordered include:
–grouper special– my husband ordered this and said it was quite good. He ended up with a slightly different variation that what he ordered or intended to order, but it worked out in the end.
–chicken marsala– a very good interpretation of this dish. Not the best sauce I’ve ever had, but the mix of mushrooms was excellent and the chicken itself was delicious. This is on the menu as a veal entrée, but they’re happy to use chicken instead.
– pear arugula salad– this was a special, and everyone who had it really enjoyed.
–fried zucchini flowers– this was the only dish I would say was a miss. They just weren’t fried quite properly so they were missing the crispiness they really needed.
–chicken and eggplant parmesan– I didn’t taste them on this visit, but I grew up ordering them every visit to New York and was told they were just as delicious as they’ve always been.
My only hesitation in giving Michael’s five stars is the price. While the entrees are great and the portions are large, $ 24 is a lot to ask for chicken parmesan. Sides and substitutions are also expensive– I asked for a side of spinach instead of the regular vegetables, but instead got it as an additional side, for a charge of $ 8.
Overall, though, Michael’s definitely earns the «I’m a fan» rating, and is a lovely spot with great food and excellent service. I’m always happy to find myself here.

Just had an excellent party for my fathers 80^th birthday
In their private basement room. We had 17 people
Our choice of food was
· Champagne Toast
· Mixed Fresh Vegetable Players
· Antipasto all’ Italiana — Hot Antipasto (Baked Clams, Stuffed Eggplant, Shrimp Scampi and Mushrooms)
includes salad
· Italian Style Salad (included with hot antipasto only)
Pasta course with choice of two different sauces
· Lemon Sorbet Intermezzo
Main course one of:
· Eggplant Parmigiana
· Chicken Marsala
· Broiled Salmon
· Veal Scaloppini Francese
· Great cake
Everything was excellent
They made my dad very happy
thanks!

Michael’s doesn’t need Unilocal reviews. It will outlast us all. This Brooklyn landmark lives up to the reputation it has, and delivers every time.
The food is great; classic Italian, amazing specials (always check them!!) and a great full bar. Famous for their sauces so be sure to check some out. And I’ll say it one more time check out the specials!