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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
5902 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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
  • 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

  • Sips and Bites at the Bar

    $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

  • Cooking Demonstration

    $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
    Cooking Demonstration Photo

Menu

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 February 10th - Saturday February 15th (Not Available on Friday, February 14th)

  • Vitello Tonnato paired with Face a La Mere Picpoul

    • Spaghetti with Black Truffle Cream Sauce paired with Poggio Terra Barbera

      • Chicken Marsala paired with Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet

        Last updated: February 10, 2025

        What 5,902 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
        • 4.5Value

        Noise • Moderate

        Loved For

        • Hilton Head

          Great for fine wines

        • Hilton Head

          Romantic

        • Hilton Head

          Good for special occasions

        • Hilton Head

          Most Booked

        Review summary

        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is a standout on Hilton Head Island, renowned for "excellent food and service," with "attentive staff" and "authentic Italian cuisine." Guests praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and "extensive wine list." It's a favorite for both locals and visitors, offering a "delightful dining experience" with dishes like "bolognese" and "seafood cannelloni" that impress consistently.

        5,902 Reviews

        1. Sharlene

          Charleston

          10 reviews

          5.0

          10 reviews

          Dined 1 day ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          Loved our dinner! Great service, amazing food! Would absolutely come back!

          1 person found this helpful

        2. Chip

          VIP

          New York City

          11 reviews

          5.0

          11 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great meal and atmosphere. Serge really took care of us. We have been to Michael Anthony’s many times and it’s always special. Chip & Liz

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        3. Alisha

          Orlando

          2 reviews

          5.0

          2 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          My husband and I had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was elegant and the food top tier. The staff were polite, professional, and tended to our every need. We are definitely returning soon!

          1 person found this helpful

        4. Melanie

          VIP

          Atlanta

          6 reviews

          5.0

          6 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Food and services both excelled. Salads were unique and very good.

          1 person found this helpful

        5. Christopher

          Charleston

          2 reviews

          5.0

          2 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          As always, perfect! Great food, wine, and service!

          1 person found this helpful

        6. Brad

          VIP

          San Francisco

          25 reviews

          4.0

          25 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 5
          We dine here 4-5 times a year. It’s our favorite place. Food was excellent again as it typically is, but service was slow this time. It was Valentines Day and the restaurant was packed so maybe that was the reason why.

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        7. RON

          Charleston

          1 review

          5.0

          1 review

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          First time there. Service was fantastic. Waiter was great with recomendations of wine and dinner. Food was fantastic. Wprld class all around

          1 person found this helpful

        8. Ronald

          Charleston

          1 review

          5.0

          1 review

          Dined 3 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great experience. From the seating to the service and the food. It helped make a beautiful memory

          1 person found this helpful

        9. Joseph

          VIP

          Charleston

          16 reviews

          5.0

          16 reviews

          Dined 3 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Always a great meal at Michael Anthony’s. One of our favorites.

          1 person found this helpful

        10. Daena

          VIP

          Charleston

          72 reviews

          5.0

          72 reviews

          Dined 4 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          MA’s is the #1 restaurant to celebrate anything and everything in the HHI/Bluffton area. Service is outstanding, no matter who your server is. We had Eleanor (again) and she is fabulous. Very attentive and knowledgeable and helpful. The food is consistently wonderful. We’ve never had anything less than stellar at MA’s. While the ambience is nice, I feel like MA’s could use a bit of a touch-up.

          1 person found this helpful

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        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5902 OpenTable diners.

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        Make a reservation

        2 people
        7:00 PM
        Booked 33 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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