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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
5818 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 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

  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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 16th - Saturday December 21st

  • Panzanella and Crab Meat Salad paired with Morgante Bianco di Morgante

    • Fusilli in a Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Sauce paired with Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

      • Chicken Involtini paired with Planeta La Segreta Il Rosso

        Last updated: December 16, 2024

        What 5,818 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

        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.

        5,818 Reviews

        1. Tom

          Atlanta Metro

          1 review

          2.0

          1 review

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 2
          2. Food 3
          3. Service 2
          4. Ambience 3
          Service was ok at best. Prices were Very High. For being such an expensive restaurant we expected better service.

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        2. Lynn

          Hawaii

          11 reviews

          5.0

          11 reviews

          Dined 2 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          The food was delicious and not at all the typical Italian. Great service and reasonably priced wine selection.

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        3. John

          Washington DC

          13 reviews

          5.0

          13 reviews

          Dined 4 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Michael Anthony's--one of our favorite stops. Great food, great bartenders, great drinks, great vibe. What more can I say?

          1 person found this helpful

        4. JoAnne

          VIP

          Charleston

          34 reviews

          5.0

          34 reviews

          Dined 4 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Always excellent! Extensive wine list. Love the homemade pasta and their house red sauce

          1 person found this helpful

        5. Doyle

          New York City

          1 review

          4.0

          1 review

          Dined 4 days ago

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          The calamari was undercooked, but otherwise everything was good.

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        6. Anita

          VIP

          Philadelphia

          23 reviews

          4.0

          23 reviews

          Dined 5 days ago

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 5
          Sat at bar for sips and bites experience. Food was very good as was the wine offerings, service wasn’t the level I expected. Plenty of bartenders but no one explained to us what to expect, and others were receiving food/wine flights. Had to constantly ask what the process is, ask for bread that others had, and no explanation of type wine as they poured the 3 glasses. Trio of food and wine were very good!

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        7. David

          VIP

          Atlanta Metro

          179 reviews

          5.0

          179 reviews

          Dined on December 11, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          We had a fantastic experience. Had not been here since shortly after they opened. Food, service, ambiance were outstanding. Loved the background music that you could actually hear. Looked into the Market Cafe and will try that as well in addition to taking some items home. Couple comments, it is very pricey. And two I found it amusing they had a surcharge for credit cards when many places we go it is no cash accepted as cards are the only method of payment they accept. We see this all over in Atlanta where we live as well as other cities as we travel around the country. It is so unusual to see cash used anywhere but valet tips, buying a pack of gum or such. But these did not harm a perfect evening.

          1 person found this helpful

        8. lynn

          Coastal Georgia

          20 reviews

          5.0

          20 reviews

          Dined on December 10, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 4
          4. Ambience 4
          One of the best on the island as far as preparation and quality of food.

          1 person found this helpful

        9. Scott

          VIP

          Atlanta Metro

          6 reviews

          5.0

          6 reviews

          Dined on December 10, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          We love the Sips and Bites experience. Great good with paired wines and friendly, knowledgeable bartenders.

          1 person found this helpful

        10. Jack

          Charleston

          15 reviews

          5.0

          15 reviews

          Dined on December 9, 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 4
          Out second visit here. Do not know why we waited 11 months, but being new here there are just too many places to try between Savannah, HHI, Beaufort and Bluffton. Just as great as our first meal here. Our server was friendly and attentive. Do not understand why the dining room was half empty, other than rain was predicted and it was a Monday in early Dec. Bread was fresh and very good. The Carpaccio, Duck Raviolo and Duck Prosciutto appetizers were excellent, as was my entree, Cannelloni filled with crab and lobster.

          1 person found this helpful

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        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5818 OpenTable diners.

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        Make a reservation

        2 people
        8:30 PM
        Booked 25 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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