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Italian restaurant in Waukesha, Wisconsin
What should I order at Michael's Italian Restaurant?
What to order
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French Onion Soup
Recommended multiple times and described as amazing, delicious, and one of the restaurant’s standout specials.
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Chicken Marsala
Mentioned more than once as very delicious and above expectations, making it a clear favorite among diners.
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Cappellacci Della Nonna
Strongly recommended for its seafood and vodka sauce combination, with one reviewer saying they could not recommend it enough.
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Pesto Ravioli
Praised as 'to die for' and highlighted as one of the most memorable dishes in the reviews.
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Seafood Cannelloni With Alfredo Sauce
Called terrific and praised for its generous filling of lobster and shrimp, making it a standout seafood pasta.
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Cheese Ravioli With Italian Sausage
Recommended for its sweet fennel sausage and well-balanced marinara sauce.
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Shrimp And Scallop Fettuccine Alfredo
Loved for its creamy sauce, perfectly cooked scallops, and tender shrimp, with the side arrabbiata also praised.
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Roasted Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Described as delicious and above expectations, making it a well-liked ravioli choice.
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Lobster/Crab/Shrimp Stuffed Pasta
Mentioned as part of an excellent meal and singled out as delicious in a review of the restaurant’s seafood pasta.
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Veal Masala
Included among a meal that was described as delicious and above expectations.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 3:30 to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 3:30 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 3:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3:30 to 9 PM |
About Michael's Italian Restaurant
Longtime Italian restaurant serving classic fare & a long list of wines by the glass.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Michael's Italian Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for French onion soup, chicken marsala, and cappellacci dishes like Cappellacci Della Nonna and cappellacci di zucca. Reviewers also call out the scratch-made food, generous portions, and consistently fresh pasta and sauces.
What dishes are most recommended at Michael's Italian Restaurant?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the French onion soup, chicken marsala, cappellacci di zucca, and thin crust pizza, along with ravioli dishes like pesto ravioli and goat cheese ravioli. Seafood pasta plates such as shrimp and scallop fettuccine Alfredo and lobster, crab, and shrimp stuffed pasta also get strong praise.
What is the atmosphere like at Michael's Italian Restaurant?
The vibe is cozy and classic, with Italian decor, a clean dining room, and music that adds to the atmosphere. It works well for date nights, family dinners, and larger groups, and some guests mention the bar area as a good place to meet locals.
When is the best time to visit Michael's Italian Restaurant?
Early evening visits seem to move quickly, with reviewers noting immediate seating around 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. even when the parking lot is full. Takeaway is also mentioned as popular, so dinner service can be busy but still efficient.
