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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
5837 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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

  • 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

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 5,837 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

        • Hilton Head

          Most Booked

        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.

        5,837 Reviews

        1. Holly

          VIP

          Louisville

          23 reviews

          5.0

          23 reviews

          Dined today

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Food and service at the bar is always amazing! The chicken parm needs to be on the menu- it is THE BEST! We love the ambience and how cozy it is!

          1 person found this helpful

        2. Cindy

          VIP

          Louisville

          4 reviews

          5.0

          4 reviews

          Dined 1 day ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great service and attention to detail by our server and his managers. We had a misunderstanding about a gift certificate (our fault) and they were so professional in their handling of the situation. They couldn’t have handled things any better and we were so impressed by the support the management gave their employee! And the food and drinks were perfection:)

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        3. Julie

          Atlanta Metro

          11 reviews

          5.0

          11 reviews

          Dined 1 day ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Exceptional experience! Eleanore was a wonderful server! She knew the menu thoroughly, could answer any of our questions, and helped my husband choose a wine that would complement his entree. My husband had the honey salmon with Parmesan polenta and fresh green beans. I chose the Chicken Parmesan with fettuccine. We shared a Caesar salad, which was not your run-of-the-mill preparation. It was uniquely created and dressed with a divine touch. For dessert, to celebrate my husband’s birthday, we selected the dessert sampler which included the Panna Cotta, tiramisu, and a Profiterole. Absolutely delicious meal! Highly recommend!!

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        4. Matthew

          VIP

          Baltimore

          19 reviews

          3.0

          19 reviews

          Dined 4 days 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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        5. Cheryl

          Charleston

          21 reviews

          5.0

          21 reviews

          Dined 4 days 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.

          1 person found this helpful

        6. Helaine

          Charlotte

          3 reviews

          2.0

          3 reviews

          Dined 5 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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        7. Patricia

          New York City

          17 reviews

          5.0

          17 reviews

          Dined 5 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.

          1 person found this helpful

        8. Melissa

          Charleston

          2 reviews

          5.0

          2 reviews

          Dined 5 days ago

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

          1 person found this helpful

        9. Marianne

          Atlanta Metro

          20 reviews

          4.0

          20 reviews

          Dined 6 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.

          1 person found this helpful

        10. Brian

          VIP

          Raleigh

          6 reviews

          5.0

          6 reviews

          Dined 7 days ago

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Fanatastic is every way. This place is simply the best. You’ll enjoy the atmosphere, food, and the drinks. The bread and desserts are fantastic.

          1 person found this helpful

        FAQs

        Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 5837 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 PM
        Booked 24 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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