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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
4.8
5833 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    (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
  • Neighbourhood
    Hilton Head
  • 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

    US$75.00 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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  • Sips and Bites at the Bar

    US$29.00 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

Menu

Offered at the BAR only from 5:00pm to 5:45pm, enjoy three small plates paired with three premium wines for $29.00. Menu changes weekly. Reservations are strongly suggested by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272.

SIPS & BITES, Monday December 23rd - Sunday December 29th (Menu Not Available Christmas Eve & Closed Chistmas Day)

  • Caprese Salad paired with Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris

    • Rigatoni with Veal Ragu paired with Salviano Turlo

      • Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce paired with Greenwing Cabernet

        Last updated: December 23, 2024

        What 5,833 people are saying

        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
        • 4.8Food
        • 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 delivers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere," delightful menu, and attentive staff. With fresh, handmade pasta and expertly curated wine selections, it's a "must visit" on Hilton Head. Perfect for special occasions and memorable evenings.

        5,833 Reviews

        1. Matthew

          VIP

          Baltimore

          19 reviews

          3.0

          19 reviews

          Dined 1 day ago

          1. Overall 3
          2. Food 3
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          Wine selection is very pricey but good. Peach salad was delicious. Veal ravioli had a veal mousse filling that was unexpectedly pink and resembled salmon. The veal scaloppini was dry and over cooked. The veal piccata was good but veal was chewy. Dessert was delicious. Manager was excellent and wait staff was great.

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        2. Cheryl

          Charleston

          21 reviews

          5.0

          21 reviews

          Dined 1 day ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          Ate at the bar on New Year's Eve. Very energetic vibe. Excellent food.

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        3. Helaine

          Charlotte

          3 reviews

          2.0

          3 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 2
          2. Food 1
          3. Service 1
          4. Ambience 4
          Even though the restaurant called three times to confirm reservation, they still didn’t have a space for me at the bar. Service was beyond slow. special pasta was drowning in oil and very spicy. Then wasn’t asked if I wanted dessert just given the check. Expensive meal for not eating.

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        4. Patricia

          New York City

          17 reviews

          5.0

          17 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          This is by far our favorite Italian restaurant. Wesley was our server and we were happy to see him again. He was very attentive but not overly so and his service was wonderful. We ordered a recommended bottle of wine which was half price, appetizers and dinner which were so delicious. Given plenty of time to relax between each course. Can’t wait to eat here again. Highly recommend.

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        5. Melissa

          Charleston

          2 reviews

          5.0

          2 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Everything was perfect. Food was amazing and service was excellent.

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        6. Marianne

          Atlanta Metro

          20 reviews

          4.0

          20 reviews

          Dined 3 days ago

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 5
          We were a party of four. The server recommended lasagne and it was excellent. The cannellini was excellent too. And a reasonable portion of food. Others in the party ordered the seafood spaghetti and spaghetti bolognese. Both were good. No apps or dessert so the mains would be consumed! Server was not particularly attentive and forgot to tell the table what the chef’s specials were.

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        7. Heather

          Caribbean

          3 reviews

          5.0

          3 reviews

          Dined 6 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Wonderful atmosphere, food and service. Our first time visiting would return again.

          1 person found this helpful

        8. Lauren

          VIP

          Atlanta Metro

          32 reviews

          5.0

          32 reviews

          Dined on December 25, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Michael Anthony never disappoints! Started with outstanding service! The menu was fabulous as usual and the 7 Fish special was delicious! Made Christmas Eve so special

          1 person found this helpful

        9. Franklin

          VIP

          Charleston

          37 reviews

          5.0

          37 reviews

          Dined on December 24, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          We celebrated Christmas Eve here and it was fabulous. Food was outstanding and service by Juan and Elias was exceptional. All food was presented like a magazine cover photo and arrived hot. Highly recommend for a special evening!

          1 person found this helpful

        10. Edward

          Charleston

          3 reviews

          5.0

          3 reviews

          Dined on December 24, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Food was cooked perfectly & delicious, along with our server Juan

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        FAQs

        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5833 OpenTable diners.

        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

        Make a reservation

        2 people
        7:00 p.m.
        Booked 32 times today
        Experiences are available.
        Google Map for Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

        37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

        Additional information

        • Neighbourhood
          Hilton Head
        • 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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