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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
5928 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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Experiences

  • 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.
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  • 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

  • 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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Menu

Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana's menu was last updated 2025-03-17.

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 March 17th - Saturday March 22nd

  • Panzanella Salad with Charred Corn paired with La Chapelle du Bastion Picpoul

    • Rigatoni in a Brandy Mushroom Cream Sauce with Ground Beef and Pork paired with La Garenne Pinot Noir

      • Chicken Cacciatore paired with Vallana Barbera

        Last updated: March 17, 2025

        What 5,928 people are saying

        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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        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 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.

        5,928 Reviews

        1. janice VIP

          Indiana6 reviews

          3.0

          Dined 3 days ago

          1. Overall 3
          2. Food 3
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 4
          I usually at least like what I order, but the seafood cannelloni was not very good. The seafood was all mashed together and I found just a few adequate pieces of lobster. The pasta tasted like flour.

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        2. Stewart VIP

          Charleston4 reviews

          4.0

          Dined 4 days ago

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 5
          A little bit of disjointed service. Slow in taking our order for cocktails. We ordered our appetizer-calamari. While eating our appetizer, we ordered our main course and it arrived too quickly, we hadn’t finished our appetizer and barely had opened our wine. Felt rushed. Food was very good thoigh

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        3. NancyK

          Atlanta22 reviews

          5.0

          Dined 4 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          The best meal we have had on HHI in a long time, and we love the restaurants here! The ingredients were so fresh and the selections were very creative! Make reservations and ask for Michelle! You will thank me later!

          1 person found this helpful

        4. Gene

          Pittsburgh4 reviews

          4.0

          Dined on March 9, 2025

          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

        5. Jonathan VIP

          Atlanta32 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on March 9, 2025

          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

        6. angela VIP

          Indiana24 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on March 8, 2025

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

          1 person found this helpful

        7. John VIP

          Baltimore3 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on March 8, 2025

          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

        8. Al

          Naples28 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on March 7, 2025

          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

        9. CharlesM

          Charleston6 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on March 6, 2025

          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

        10. Kathy

          Charleston2 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on March 6, 2025

          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

        FAQs

        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5928 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
        7:30 PM
        Booked 45 times today
        Experiences are available.
        Google Map for Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

        37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

        Additional information

        • Phone number
          (843) 785-6272
        • Price
          $31 to $50
        • Cuisines
          Italian
        • Hours of operation
          Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
        • Dress code
          Resort Casual
        • Parking details
          Private Lot
        • Payment options
          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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