One of Houston's finest Italian Restaurants, Michelangelo's Restaurante is well known for it's romantic atmosphere, elegant food, and fine service. Description A staple to the community for an amazing 45 years, Michelangelo's takes us back to authentic Italian cuisine. For an elegant yet casual fine dining experience, drop in anytime and try one of our specials created by Executive Chef, Enrique Hernendez.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(49 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 49 reviews

5 stars

(19)

4 stars

(11)

3 stars

(15)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(2)

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

romantic(28)
special occasion(28)
neighborhood gem(17)

notable wine list(9)
fit for foodies(8)
great for brunch(7)

Michelangelo's Reviews List

Review 1 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

25th Anniversary

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have been going to Michelangelo's now for 25 years and have never been disappointed!! The food is authentic, the service personal and where else will you find a tree growing in the middle of the dining room!! They even have live music playing in the background. Luv this place!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: romantic, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 2 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

For Houston, not my favorite

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Michelangelo's was by no means awful, but I just didn't find it up to par with restaurants in the vicinity. We ordered Beef carpaccio and, while good, it was swimming in olive oil. My husband ordered Linguini Vongole and he said it was fine, but he was disappointed that there were no clams in the shell in his dish. I ordered Scallopini Piccata, which I have always had breaded but this time it was a rather unappealing, thin slice of plain veal lying on my plate. There was also a small portion of pasta but the presentation was not attractive. I was disappointed that the veal, which should be very tender, was tough and so plain. The Italian cake was good. We paid quite a lot of money for a pretty so so dinner. We don't plan to go back."

Dined on 5/04/2013

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Review 3 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great service and price

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Coming in from out of town for a convention can sometimes be difficult to find a place that can accommodate a large group of foodies. Used my open table app to find a place close by and fit 18 people. We had a nice private room set up for us and heard there was another party of 18 when I checked in. Food was delicious, especially the sea bass and Osso bucco. Highly recommend this place for great food and service at an affordable price."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Needs a facelift

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2012

Dined on 04/19/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Disappointing $100.00 meal for two. Restaurant once a delightful experience, now in desperate need of a facelift. Menu is uninspired and ambience is lacking (with the sole exception of live music - piano and string instrument)."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2012

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Review 5 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was tasty but not plentiful.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2012

Dined on 04/13/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was tasty but not plentiful. Calamari was lacking. There are better Italian restaurants in Houston for this price range."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2012

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Review 6 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Probably better in the evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2013

2005

Dined on 04/02/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Probably better in the evening when the piano is playing. Kind of off the downtown area, so during lunch, it's not that crowded and quiet. That makes having a business discussion good. Not the greatest looking of areas surrounding the restauarant though; yet not unsafe either. Just a bit run down area."

Dined on 04/02/2013

2005

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 7 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

overall good experience, could

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"overall good experience, could have been better"

Dined on 03/22/2013

2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

For many years, we frequented

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2009

Dined on 03/02/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"For many years, we frequented Michelangelo's. Then, for a time, we stopped going because the quality of the food seemed to have declined. We decided to give it another try since we had a restaurant.com gift card. We found the entire experience to be very good! The piano player was talented but not obtrusive. The service was friendly and attentive. And the food... very well prepared; tasted fresh and healthy and and was beautifully presented. So glad we returned to Michelangelos!!"

Dined on 03/02/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 9 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely decor, friendly staff,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Lovely decor, friendly staff, attentive waiter, delicious food and great live piano music make this restaurant a real treat!"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good Environment - Mediocre Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I really like the over-all environment, service and location of this spot; however, I was not impressed with the food. My fiance ordered a shrimp scampi variation that could have passed for shrimp fettuccine alfredo. I ordered the shrimp/scallop/pesto dish and it had a very funny taste to it. I tried bites of my fiance's dad's plate, a combination of chicken parm, lasagna and pasta, and that was probably the most decent thing at the table and it was mediocre at best. The bread was good, the ceasar salad was good, the desserts were good...but boy when I got our bill, I almost passed out!"

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Mediocre spot. Food is average.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2013

Dined on 02/15/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Mediocre spot. Food is average. Very sexy environment!!"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 12 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Had valentine's day dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had valentine's day dinner at Michelangelo's. We were seated promptly with a reservation, I wanted to mention that because it isn't always the case at many Houston restaurants.......so that's a positive. Overall the service was very good.

There was a limited menu due to the holiday, we had lamb and veal. Both were OK but not outstanding.

Wine choices were limited, the one I chose was OOS so we got an upgraded one at the same price.

Overall, I'd say it was an OK evening. Its hard to judge a restaurant you've never been to when you go on a big dining out night like valentine's day, so I say Michelangelo's was good enough to try again on a routine Friday or Saturday night."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is great and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2008

Dined on 02/15/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is great and the servers were very good. The only issue I have is that the tables are so close to each other that it makes it pretty difficult to hold a conversation."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2008

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 14 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great expierience! The tables

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"great expierience! The tables are a little to close togeather which takes a bit away from the ambiance when you are having a romantic dinner."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 15 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We have eaten at Michelango's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have eaten at Michelango's on numerous occasion's and have always been very pleased with the food and service, along with the general atomosphere of the resturant. The only complanint I could lodge for this last meal was that it was a little to crowded. They seem to put too many tables in the main downstairs dining area to try and accomadate the Valentine day crowd. I really do not enjoy eating and visiting with my date, and be able to hear other couples conversation's sitting less than 2 feet from me."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was served cold. Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was served cold.
Service was very poor. Had to ask for menu
after being seated.
Ordered wine but brought to table after long wait."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic

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Review 17 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Service time was slow after

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2013

Dined on 02/13/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Service time was slow after we were seated"

Dined on 02/13/2013

2013

Special Features: romantic

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Review 18 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

HORRIBLE SERVICE. Waiter literally

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"HORRIBLE SERVICE. Waiter literally forgot about our table we were stuck there for 3 hours. He kept saying sorry I forgot what I did at this table and still expected us to tip him. It would have literally been like giving someone some free cash on the street. Thats how invisible he was to our table. Food was not even worth the price of the valentines menu. HORRIBLE SERVICE."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

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Review 19 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall Great but Not Perfect

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I took my partner there for Valentines Day. I really liked the setting, in the main dining room. We were seated in the room closest to the valet parking and it was quite noisy. You could hear the valet guys yelling and directing cars. The menu was very limited I thought. The appetizers were good. They then served a ceaser salad, which personally I do not like, so I asked for a house salad and they said that was unavailable. Which in my mind, I thought, if im paying $75 a person, and ask for a house salad, it shouldnt have been a problem . The main dishes were great. I had the lamb. It was cooked to perfection! Dessert was great as well. Its was extremely busy so we had to wait but overall the experience was good."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 20 for Michelangelo's

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The service was horrible.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service was horrible. It took almost 30 minutes to receive our appetizers. Two appetizers were ordered but they brought only one. It took another 15 minutes to get the second appetizer. The entrees took almost 45 minutes to be served. The entree I ordered was rainbow trout with a topping of wine, capers, mushrooms and jumbo shrimp. When my entree was served, it was only the trout without the topping. When I informed the waiter all I received was an apology - there was not an offer to deliver the correct order or to reduce the price of the meal. I was so disappointed that I did not leave a tip. The waiter actually chased after me in the parking lot to beg me to leave a tip. Very unprofessional."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2011

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