Me and My Husband decided to try out Michael’s for the ball drop on New Year’s Eve 2024. We had the best night of our lives here. The food was incredible, The service was amazing and the place was packed and fun. We also didn’t want to judge this place by this one night considering it’s New Year’s Eve, and it was packed and it could be a little hectic and crazy because of the holiday, but they did not disappoint at all. We are still talking about how amazing this whole experience was. The whole feel of the restaurant was just perfect. The food was absolutely fantastic, and everything came out in perfect timing. Our waiter John was outstanding and made us feel very welcomed. There was live music which made the night even more perfect, and the decor was phenomenal. I also love that we could get very dressed up and how classy this place is. We will be returning on January 20th for my birthday celebration. 🎉 and I can’t wait.

****Michael's Of Brooklyn Restaurant****

Hello, I am MR. BIG RED, and I want to share what a Great Night on The Town, I had last evening, with my friend, Scott Ruscillo. We dined/partied at Michael's of Brooklyn Restaurant, and immediately were made to feel at home, as we were treated like Kings!!! The ambiance is very warm, classy, spacious, yet quite comfortable. The food is absolutely exquisite, scrumptious, delicious, dish after dish, course after course, with beautiful presentations.

We started off with a Campari & Soda with Lemon, and a Bourbon Concoction from the Cocktail Menu. More Campari, and a Tangueray Negroni followed. Then Scotty and I sampled: The Chilled Crabmeat Cocktail & delightful Fried Calamari Appetizers. For the entrées, my Boy had a perfectly cooked Medium Rare Filet Mignon, with Asparagus. I chose The House Special, a melt-in-your-mouth Veal Chop Parmigiana, with a side of Spaghetti Bolognese.

Two and a half hours into our meal, we made room for dessert. Scott had the largest Lobster Tail, stuffed with Whipped Creme and drizzled with Chocolate Ganache Sauce, that I've ever seen. He paired that with a Frangelico Coffee. I had an Assorted Sherbet dish with 5 Amazing flavors of Sherbet, and paired that with a Double Espresso and Romana Sambvca......

I purposely parked two blocks away, in Marine Park, Brooklyn, as I knew I would need a stroll after this tremendous dinner, and I have no problem walking City Streets around Midnight, even though I'm carrying a Louis Vuitton "Murse" clutch. My friends know what I bring to the party.....LoLoLoLoLoL.

My dear friends, Matthew Mari, Esq. (Famous Defense Attorney), and Billionaire Businessman, Political Talk Show Host, John Catsimatidis and a whole host of politicians also dine here. As a former Finance Chairman of The New York Conservative Party, I can see why. Additionally, I understand that this is a favorite restaurant of Andrew Dice Clay's and of Joe Piscopo's, amongst a whole host of other celebrities. The Management; Chef, Kitchen Staff and Waitstaff are most Attentive, Amazing and Uber Professional. Michael, John and their Staff made our visit to Michael's simply I N C R E D I B L E ! ! ! I highly recommend this establishment. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS. Ask for Michael, and tell him MR. BIG RED from Table #1 at Park Side sent you....Bon Appétit, my friends!!! Thank you to all of the Great Folks at Michael's for making our "Boy's Night Out" a Spectacular one, across the board. We'll be regulars!!!

Kindest regards,

MR. BIG RED

I picked up some decadent biscotti at their bakery across the street. My parents told me about this establishment and they have eaten here as early as the 1970s.

I picked up the almond biscotti. It had plenty of nuts and a nice sweet vanilla/cinnamon flavor. This flavor will definitely compliment a shot of espresso beautifully. I did take one star away as I felt that the biscotti was too hard to be eaten without dipping it in a cup of coffee. Still a solid score. Everything else in the store looked delicious.

This is a true Brooklyn Italian bakery. Next time, I'll try the restaurant.

I noticed while visiting my local Sprouts this jar of sauce with plain packaging-and when I read the label noticed the address 1 block from my grandmothers old house in Brooklyn. Then I put two and two together and realized that this was the place my grandmother said we couldn't go to when I visited because "it's too expensive, Frankie :) "

We now live in Phoenix and my 22 year old daughter had never been to Brooklyn. In the process of showing her great grandma's house we took a trip to Brooklyn and made the call to eat at Michaels. Tough call between this and Buckley's a block away-but simply put this may well be the best Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at.

Michael (owner) made you feel like you were home the minute you walked in. Servers were old school and 100% attentive. And the food-let's just say that every dish was perfectly prepared and yummy! I had the veal chop primavera and 1/2 dozen oysters, my daughter had braciola with gnocchi, and a salad- and we split a cookies and cream tartufo (yum!) for dessert. All wonderful.

It's also a great room to people watch. You also saw tables eating family style and yes, the noise level was epic :). Apparently during the week top-level NYC politicians are often spotted here.

And on the way out-coupons for the sauce! Sister in Portland wants some already.

Not cheap (grandma was right :) )-but well worth the trip to Marine Park from Manhattan or points all over the NYC metro area. Or in our case, from Phoenix. A neighborhood gem that is now a true destination restaurant.

We wanted to go to a festively decorated, good restaurant to celebrate the Christmas season. Michael’s was just the place to do so! We had made a reservation on a Thursday evening and were promptly seated. It was very busy but service was great. They start you off with a complimentary tray of roasted peppers, olives and cheese. We shared baked clams (8 to a serving). One entree ordered was from the list of daily specials, stuffed calamari. The other entree was the mixed seafood platter over linguine, which surprisingly included lobster. Both were absolutely delicious! At the server’s suggestion, we ordered a dessert of homemade hazelnut tartufo, the best we have ever had (I emphasize homemade!). Prices were on the high side, especially for wine and entrees, but you get what you pay for and this was worth every penny. Desserts and appetizers seemed more reasonable, as was after dinner cappuccino and specialty coffee. However, we thoroughly enjoyed what we feel is probably the best Italian restaurant in our area and highly recommend! Parking is available in the adjacent lot.