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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
5925 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,925 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

NoiseModerate

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 offers an extraordinary dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing" homemade pasta and delightful atmosphere. The "attentive service" and special touches for celebrations make it a top choice. Visitors appreciate the "impeccable" quality, making it a Hilton Head favorite.

5,925 Reviews
  1. Gene

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. The food was very good. All around good experience. We have dined there multiple times and would absolutely recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Jonathan VIP

    Atlanta32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The halibut special was outstanding. The gnocchi with scallops and shrimp was good as well. Service was first class as always.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. angela VIP

    Indiana24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar service is exceptional!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. John VIP

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, excellent food.. can’t wait to go back!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Al

    Naples28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely loved being able to hear and have a conversation. Susanne did a wonderful job as our server and her recommendations were spot on. A very nice evening

    1 person found this helpful

  6. CharlesM

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a wonderful dining experience. Must go to restaurant every time I visit the area.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Kathy

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 3 of us at dinner at Michael Anthony’s Cucina. Our server, Eleanor, was wonderful! She answered every question we had about choices on the extensive menu. The food was beyond excellent!! Very happy with everything!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, our waitress was fantastic and attentive. Great food service and ambiance. We live the restaurant

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jennifer

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I sat at the bar and they took such great care of me.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jonathan

    Atlanta48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. A little loud. It is one of our must visit every time we come to the island.

    1 person found this helpful

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Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5925 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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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