Michelina's Italian Restaurant

463 reviews

3241 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028

michelinasrestaurant.com

+16029968977

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Michelina's Italian Restaurant is a Italian restaurant located at 3241 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028. It has received 463 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday5-10PM
Tuesday5-10PM
Wednesday5-10PM
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday5-10PM
Sunday5-10PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Michelina's Italian Restaurant: 3241 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028

  • Michelina's Italian Restaurant has 4.8 stars from 463 reviews

  • Italian restaurant

  • "When will the 4"

    "Where do I begin? Wow! What an incredible night and experience for an anniversary dinner for me and my boyfriend! It was my first time trying escargot and that was fantastic"

    "I Visited my family about a month ago from nj my sis who lives out there recommended this place"

    "The ambiance of Michelina's is wonderful"

    "Michelina’s has been serving amazing Italian food for over 35:years in the same location"

Reviews

  • Larry Sharon

When will the 4.5 star rating be possible on Maps? We may never know. This has extremely crappy directions from the 101- we eventually turned off Maps and got there on our own. But once we got to the parking lot and inside we were extremely happy we got there. We were welcomed at the door by the maitre d, Brad, who seated us at a nicely lit table with white tablecloth and silverware setting. We ordered a bottle of Malbec wine and Brad poured it beautifully- the wine was a nice bottle and very good. We ordered our entrees and then enjoyed some warm bread and a house salad. Both were wonderful. Only complaint for spouse was no parmesan on the table to have oil (which was present on table) and cheese with the bread. Entrees arrived and we enjoyed them fully. Wife had Linguine in Clam sauce which she loved. Her only complaint was there were no open clams on the plate with the serving but she stated there were clams aplenty in the dish and the taste was superb. She was very pleased with the taste and serving size (she brought about 1/3 home). I had Veal Marsala which was served with a small side of tomato sauce pasta. The veal was pounded thin and cooked perfectly- it was easy to cut, flavorful, sauce was perfect and mushrooms were also perfect. The pasta side was an excellent complementary dish to the veal and was also perfectly cooked. I finished my plate eagerly and sucked up some sauce with some of the bread at the end. We both were extremely pleased with these outstanding entrees. We finished our meal with a piece of white chocolate cheesecake (awesome!) and a piece of tiramisu (also awesome!). We were treated to an after dinner aperitif with a nice minty flavor before dessert arrived which we sipped slowly and finally finished after dessert. Wonderful touch by the staff. Check for all including the bottle of Malbec (we took about 1/3 home with us which was nice) was under $100- this was a wonderful meal both in taste and service. Brad and staff should be commended for their friendly and attentive service and a superb meal experience both in taste and a welcoming attitude. Definitely a restaurant that we will return to.

  • Melissa H.

Where do I begin? Wow! What an incredible night and experience for an anniversary dinner for me and my boyfriend! It was my first time trying escargot and that was fantastic. I had their veal marsala as my main course, and I am so glad that I recently started liking mushrooms, so that I could experience that! The meat was so tender, and it also came with a side of linguini and red sauce. For dessert I had the spumoni dipped in dark chocolate, which was certainly a treat, and they also served an after dinner drink. Also Joe was very attentive and explained the menu well for us first timers, and he even told us a couple stories. One thing to note, is that I guess they do not take Yelp reservations, although I was directed to Yelp to make reservations from their website? I would recommend maybe calling instead. Luckily, we were still able to be seated rather quickly despite that hiccup. Thanks all! :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Mike Nardozza

I Visited my family about a month ago from nj my sis who lives out there recommended this place. Being from NJ where Italian food is expected I wasn’t sure how this place would be But after the first course of food I was impressed by this place. The staff was very friendly and on top of everything, the Food was excellent as well as decent size portions , if I’m ever visiting in Arizona again this place will be on my stops .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Veal Piccata, Chicken Parmigiana, Spinach Ravioli, Fettuccine Alfredo, Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Calamari, Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken 28 95 with Shrimp 32 95
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Lauren Whitehurst

The ambiance of Michelina's is wonderful. The moment you walk in you get a beautiful waft of the fresh floral arrangements and a few moments later you smell the amazing Italian food. The menu has a wonderful variety of pasta, chicken, salad and specials. They have a bottle wine list. The wine by the glass is limited but good. The service was good. They were super busy but still made time to get what you needed. Not too needy and very helpful staff. The gentleman who waited on us was very sweet and knowledgeable. His family owns the place. It was neat hearing a bit of the family history. I had the shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta. Sampled the cheese ravioli and my uncle loved the halibut special. All and all everything was delicious. Prices were decent. We will be back! Thank you.

  • Debra Slagle

Michelina’s has been serving amazing Italian food for over 35:years in the same location. This is a testament to its ambiance and quality cuisine. Pictured is their piccata. On the menu it’s veal, but they graciously substituted chicken for me. It was fabulous. The pork special was tender, flavorful and substantial. Prices are reasonable, even though it feels more higher end with its white linen tablecloths and black napkins. The wine list has both American and European selections. Great for family celebration or romantic dinner for two. We were able to get in at 5, but the wait was long later when we left.

  • Michael N

Been coming here for over 25 years. Ordered chicken casprese the with white wine sauce and capers. It was extremely bitter and inedible. Returned it for the chicken tortellini. Pesto was the worst and was not even recognizable as a pesto sauce. Had some weird bitter herb taste. Took one bite of chicken and tortellini and was done. On a plus side, my wife was full after eating half of her cannelloni, which was delicious. I usually order that but wanted to try something new. At least that is one dish that is consistent. It saved me a trip to Habit Burger or Taco Bell on the way home.

  • Jeff Stanhill

Finally, authentic Italian. Old school. Excellent service, tasty food, simple but very nice and clean presentation. As a culinary arts instructor at the high school level, it is what I teach my students. The only criticism I have is the tables are very close to each other. Sometimes felt like we were sharing our meal and experience with other people. Excellent ambiance, fresh flowers give it an authentic aroma. Our waiter, Joe, was very professional and caring. He knows the menu, describing the specials as if he had prepared them before. Definitely a return visit is necessary!

  • Phil Powers

This restaurant was an absolute surprise. Here for a visit with family and randomly decided to try and let me tell you, when I say it is some of the most delicious traditional Italian food I have ever sampled, I mean every word. Every bit of the atmosphere, food, service, and charm was top notch. Even greeted and checked in on by Michelina herself post meal which made the experience that much more personal. I will be telling everyone I know, if you’re ever in the area, this is a must stop for Italian dining at its finest. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Cheers

  • Patricia Kalinowski

The first time we ate here it was amazing. We were so impressed, we went back a few weeks later. My meal was great, but my husband ordered the pork chop special, and it was awful. It was so dry, I could tell by his face after the first bite. He offered me a bite, and I did not want anymore. We usually share our meals, but he was on his own for that one. On my worst day in the kitchen, I have never served something that dry.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Erica Forzani

This restaurant is a unique gem with a fresh environment of flowers, and original flavors from home-made pasta and dishes that Michelina has created for us. We feel honored to be there every single time. Michelina is in the kitchen, cooking with her special hands and heart. You can not compare this restaurant with anything else. Outstanding and unique food, excellent service, and fresh environment with tons of REAL FLOWERS decorating the space . You will feel better than at home! :) My family and friends love Michelina's dishes and restaurant overall.

  • Andrew A

This place was recommended to me, and let me say that you HAVE TO come to this Italian restaurant. This is some of the best Italian food I ever had. The food was amazing, I got the Spinach Ravioli. I also got the Chocolate Musse Pie as dessert The interior of Michelina’s is very welcoming. I love the photos of Italy. The customer service, they went above and beyond. They are very attentive, and super friendly. You HAVE TO stop by here. I overheard that you might have to make reservations during COVID-19, probably during peak hours (7pm on a Saturday)

  • Amy D

All of the food was excellent!! We ordered to go so unsure of service but front staff was nice. Great quality food and beautiful restaurant. The Napoli salad was a bit bland but everything else was delicious!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cioppino, Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken 28 95 with Shrimp 32 95
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Nora Perlmutter

I would give Michelina's 10 Stars! The food is excellent, the atmosphere is terrific, and the service was wonderful. The only con is the short staircase going down to the main dining room. I'm not sure how one would maneuver a wheelchair down there, but that was not a problem for our party. The decor is very Italian and old world, which I loved. The food was divine. There is also plenty of parking. I highly recommend Michelina's for any occasion!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Gail Zucker

Stumbled upon this restaurant because we were in the neighborhood. So terrific and fresh. Our waiter, the son of the owner was refreshingly accommodating which is unusual these days. Plenty of food to share one meal. The BREAD…. Yes the BREAD …was the best bread we have had at a restaurant in a very long time. Hope to go again soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Recommended dishes
Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

  • Kia J

Food was great. Had to wait to be seated once waiter stopped having personal conversation with staff. Our waiter was very nice but slow on refills and bringing back my credit card.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken 28 95 with Shrimp 32 95
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Maria Elie

Great service and the food tasted good but extremely overpriced. Ordered the angel hair pasta with jumbo shrimp. A nice bowl of pasta with 2 shrimp that were Not jumbo. 32.99! Rip off! 10.99 for a glass of so so house wine.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Dietary restrictions
Nothing available for gluten free except grilled chicken with vegetables and salad

  • George Knecht

I have been wanting to try this Italian restaurant for a while as hear good things. The comments were dead on. Quick to seat you & attentive servers. It was slow the night we were there but they work to make you feel wanted. Had calamari with was light with great sauce. Very tasty. I had chicken marsala which was excellent. Everyone had different dishes and all were please with taste and quality of food. Recommend if you're looking for good Italian.

  • Elise Mattson

The place was charming and the service was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. My son had hand made Ravioli which were huge and obviously made with love. I had wild Salmon and it was hands down the best I've ever had. We also had dessert, the custard...oh my, heaven! I also really loved the after dinner drink. Everything was fantastic and I'll certainly be back next time we are in AZ!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Steve Kass

My husband found this restaurant online showing 5 stars. We decided to try it out tonight. Being from New York (4 adults) we loved our Italian food. We were all blown away with our dinners . The food was soo delicious.. service was ABOVE and BEYOND!!! We would give this restaurant *********. Definitely would come back. You must also read the back of the menu for the history of the restaurant.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • James Schmitz

Wonderfully lit semi-dark atmosphere. The waiters and their assistance's bustle about quietly and efficiently. The food is served professionally. Every morsel is worth its price. The employees set the tone, and you are treated like an old friend. We went on a Tuesday night thinking it might not be too busy, and we learned that a reservation was needed, which we had made.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jonathan Gelderman

Quite simply one of the best meals I have ever had, and I travel to many fine establishments. The story of the owners is incredible, Michelina made us the most fabulous meal, her Alfredo sauce is the best in the world and her pastas we had were unbelievable! Her son Joe served us and we had the most amazing evening. We will come back soon and often!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Breahna Williams

Michelina's takes care of it's customers, which keeps me coming back! Top-notch, classic Italian food paired with great customer service. Young or old, you'll be treated with care and have plenty of tasty, traditional selections to choose from. I suggest trying something new from the menu every time to keep things interesting but know you won't be disappointed in whatever you decide to partake in.

  • Andrew Previte

Amazing food. Prepared with the love for food. I will be returning many, many times. Thank you for treating me and my family with care.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu, Fettuccine Alfredo, Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken 28 95 with Shrimp 32 95

  • Hector Rodriguez

O. M. G. If you are looking for a nice dinner to celebrate a bday, anniversary, or just treat yourself, this is the place we had Lamb Chops they melted on my mouth. Everything was amazing from salad to dessert. Worth every dollar. Service incredibly friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sandy Reagles

This place only gets better and better! Michelina, Brad, Joe along with the rest of the staff~I give you 10 stars that are well deserved. I have been coming here for years. They make me feel like family. RESERVATIONS highly suggested.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spinach Ravioli, Osso Buco

  • Nitza Love

After living her fir 30 years we finally made to this incredible restaurant. The food was beyond amazing! The service was superb. We have found our FAVORITE Italian restaurant for sure!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu, Spinach Ravioli

  • Ryan Lohse

Came here for our anniversary dinner. The service was great, the food was AMAZING, and the atmosphere was really great. Perfect for a romantic dinner. Michelina stopped by our table to make sure everything was good, she is so sweet! Couldn’t recommend this place enough.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jeffrey Getzel

Wonderful meal and experience. Our CC server was Michelina’s son Joe who was wonderfully attentive and suggested a terrific wine to enhance our tasting experience. Old world Italian cuisine that was as wonderful as my mother-in-law’s. We will certainly add this restaurant to our favorites list. By the way my wife’s name is Michelina and she cooks marvelous as well.

  • Zoe Einwiller

Took 30 minutes to take our orders and over 30 to get our food out. We got that fettuccine Alfredo and meat and cheese ravioli. The fettuccine Alfredo tasted like $5 Mac and cheese and the ravioli was dry. The bread was good though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4

  • Spyder Webb

Best Italian restaurant in Phoenix! Fish dishes are amazing! Our favorite appetizers are the stuffed mushrooms and calamari. Highly recommend them for dinner.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shrimp Michelina, Chicken Parmesan

  • dominick gallo

Great family owned Italian restaurant. Great hidden gem! You won't be disappointed! Friendly and professional wait staff. Even Michelina herself later made friendly chat to all tables to thank and see what we thought.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Brandon Beals

Delicious authentic Italian with super friendly service. Very impressive. New favorite
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Recommended dishes
Cannelloni Al Forno, Fettuccine Alfredo, Salmon Fettuccini Alfredo, Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken 28 95 with Shrimp 32 95

  • Mrs.

We came here to celebrate a few birthdays. None of us had been here before; we just chose it based on reviews. Everyone loved the food. The service was good. Dessert was good. I'll probably go back. My only suggestion for improvement is to drain the pasta a little better. My eggplant and pasta came out with a lot of pasta water.

  • Richard Anderson

The very best Italian food. Great service, wine list and atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Parmigiana, Cioppino, Osso Buco, Eggplant Parmesan, Salmon Fettuccini Alfredo, Fried Calamari

  • Jeremy Kimbrell

Wonderful restaurant with great staff and even better food. Took my fiance here for Valentine's day and it did not disappoint. Will 100% be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fettuccine Alfredo

  • TJ singh

Had a great experience dining at Michelina’s the service was exceptional and the food was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Michelina even came out to made sure we had a good experience and was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • William Holdeman

First time going and definitely not my last. The food was great. Everything prepared was so fresh. I had salmon with fettuccine alfredo and my wife had spinach ravioli. The staff was friendly and inviting. Michelina herself came to our table and her son was our server. It is very family oriented. What a wonderful night.

  • Jason Lee

Fantastic food, service, drinks, and dessert. We will be back for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spinach Ravioli, Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil, Veal Saltimbocca

  • Tracy Pitts

Perfect place for family dinner. Excellent all the way around!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Napoli Salad, Stuffed Mushrooms, Angel Hair Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil, Osso Buco, Fried Calamari

  • Amy Attebery

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fettuccine Alfredo, Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken 28 95 with Shrimp 32 95

  • Saad Saleem

Unbelievably delicious! The Osso Buco and Cannelloni were phenomenal. Really sweet and charming hosts. Superb wine selection and desserts. A true hidden gem but local favourite.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Recommended dishes
Tiramisu, Lasagna, Osso Buco

  • Jim Duran

Of the several times we have dined at Michelina's, every plate has been a joy of real food succinctly seasoned. I cannot adequately express how wonderful every serving has been. Linen table cloths with a professional and delightful staff enhance every meal. We will be dining there over and over again.

  • Jessica Holmes

Hidden gem with delicious Italian food and service that feels personalized. It was a perfect vibe for an anniversary dinner or family outing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Chris Edwards

Excellent Italian food at this establishment. I enjoyed the house red wine. Great food and service, too. It's one of my favorite Italian Restaurants.
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lasagna

  • Nancy Newsom

Wonderful pasta. Had the cannoli. Good service . A great desert thanks to Sheraton visitor card.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Napoli Salad

  • Pat Biancardi

The atmosphere was warm and cozy. The food authentic and delicious. When the owner found out my husband was from her region in Italy, she came to our table to chat. Love this place!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

  • Tim Kohler

The mussels were stunning. Take the time to dip your bread in the sauce. The staff was super friendly and helpful to navigate through the menu. We will be back for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

  • Paul DeMore

Went via a recommendation of our UBER driver and all 4 of us loved it. Place is awesome. Staff is great and the food is amazing. Definitely a hidden gem for locals that we were able to find!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Bronwyn Nelson

Our hotel concierge suggested this restaurant and we are so glad they did! The food was really good, we will definitely go back.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Sarah M

We ate here for my birthday dinner, and the food was amazing. You can taste the love that's put into the food. I had the veal picatta and my fiance had the halibut special. Both were incredible. Highly recommend eating here!!

  • Karla Pavek

Just spent the evening at Michelina's. What a great experience! Will definitely go back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dawn Greer

This is a lovely and very welcoming neighborhood spot. Everything we ordered was so good. Fresh pasta and great wine selection. And definitely try the tiramisu
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Jason Dehn

An experience you will not soon forget. Went on a recommendation, and now would give my own in confidence. Everything is house made by the sweetest lady this side of the Atlantic. The service and staff are top notch.

  • T M

Try the cioppino, try any pasta dish. Authentic family-owned restaurant with beautiful decor and homemade italian food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Angel Karchev

We live in the neighborhood and visit often. Great food, great service. We always appreciate the fresh flower arrangements.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Emilie Smith

Absolutely delicious food and a wonderful dining experience. Excellent service. One of the best meals we have ever had
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • April Anne

Gave this restaurant a wonderful attempt because the food was bland the 1st time around. 2nd time was worse. Fettuccine Alfredo had no taste...how is that even possible?

  • Dick Waters

Our favorite! 34 years in the same place! Nice environment. Great food for a reasonable price. Don't tell anyone about it!

  • Bradley k

Everything we've eaten here has been amazing. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Nothing to complain about!

  • Sharon Bates

Delicious food and excellent service. Be sure to get some lemoncello after your yummy meal(s)!

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