Michael's

All 68 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Red Sauce Italian3 pts
replying to u/chupacabrando: Nobody here has recommended Michael’s of Brooklyn???????
“I absolutely LOVE Michael's it's true old school with the Sinatra blasting and the owner is super nice. I always have at least two spare jars of their sauce available for emergencies it's the same as my homemade they make it at the restaurant.”
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in:Don Peppe. Very disappointing.17 pts
replying to u/BrooklynTCG: Old school places are more for nostalgia honestly. Michaels in Brooklyn still holds up as a great spot for Italian.
“I went there last summer to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing meal, I still dream about their veal parm.”
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in:Red Sauce Italian13 pts
“Its probably the most authentic and high quality, homemade feel”
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in:For those who have been Rao's, do you think the sauce is similar to the grocery jarred version? Better or worse?9 pts
replying to u/PresentBasic3279: Omg Carbones arrabiata is SO good. Marinara is much better than Rao’s. I never liked Rao’s for straight up pasta sauce tbh, it’s so watered down to me. Carbones mushroom and marinara is also good but arrabiata is by far the best.
“Michael’s Sunday gravy is excellent.”
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in:Spicy Rigatoni Vodka7 pts
“Michael’s on Avenue R makes my favorite vodka sauce. Rigatoni Baked n Burnt style is just what you’re looking for.”
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in:Veal Parmesan at Allora NYC (2 locations)6 pts
“I thoroughly enjoyed the veal parm at Michael’s of brooklyn. Great nostalgic red sauce place”
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in:NYC's Best Chicken Parm?4 pts
“Michaels of Brooklyn, the “smash job” which is a veal chop in bone, is the OG!”
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in:Red Sauce Italian3 pts
replying to u/Brilliant_Income_262: Michael's in marine park brooklyn will be the best option if you are willing to make the ride out. Its probably the most authentic and high quality, homemade feel that will have little to zero tourists dining there
“I looooove Michael's, their veal chop parmesan is a wonder.”
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in:Best chicken parmesean in NYC recommendation??????3 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn is very old school with a great chicken parm”
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in:Aside from L&B, what's good in this area of Brooklyn? Boundaries: south of Bay Parkway, Kings Highway, and Flatbush Ave.2 pts
replying to u/teamorange3: Agree with most of this though I'd totally skip totonnos unless you want to go to it for its history. Not great pizza anymore (and many more in the local area) and just unfriendly people there too
“Michael’s of Brooklyn is not good. Nice dining area, bland sauce and food.”
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in:What is your favorite (Italian food) restaurant in the City? (separate by cheap and expensive)2 pts
replying to u/olthyr1217: Michael’s of Brooklyn. It’s classic, delicious, and an experience.
“The veal chop parmesan!!”
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in:Italian restaurants with really good (free) bread?2 pts
“They have their own bakery, bread is tops, worth it”
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in:Best Italian food NYC?2 pts
replying to u/dytele: Michaels in Brooklyn
“Went once, thought the sauce was bland. Nice place but didn’t care for the food”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin and Bergen Beach1 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn — old school white tablecloth Italian banquet hall. Authentic source of the vibe Carbone attempts to channel.”
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in:Best Italian Restaurants (with great wine list!) in Brooklyn1 pts
“Michael’s hyped up their sauce but it’s bland”
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in:What is your favorite (Italian food) restaurant in the City? (separate by cheap and expensive)1 pts
replying to u/butchers-daughter: The veal chop parmesan!!
“I’m a fan of the shrimp scampi :)”
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in:What is your favorite (Italian food) restaurant in the City? (separate by cheap and expensive)1 pts
replying to u/olthyr1217: Michael’s of Brooklyn. It’s classic, delicious, and an experience.
“The jarred putanesca saice they make is chef's kiss for an at home meal. I cook it with sardines. Yumm!”
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in:NYC's Best Chicken Parm?1 pts
“Best parms are Emilio ballato and Michaels on Ave U in Brooklyn.”
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in:Best unpretentious, classic Italians (pasta or pizza)1 pts
replying to u/VinPickles: Vincent’s. one in little italy and one out on the Island. Michael’s of Brooklyn.
“Michael’s of Brooklyn I’ve tried once because they hop up their sauce, nice spot but everything was bland.”
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in:Red Sauce Italian1 pts
replying to u/Brilliant_Income_262: Michael's in marine park brooklyn will be the best option if you are willing to make the ride out. Its probably the most authentic and high quality, homemade feel that will have little to zero tourists dining there
“It’s far from midtown but easily worth the trip”
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in:i need a nice seafood place to bring my mom for mother's day1 pts
“Gersi in Carroll Gardens or Michael’s on Ave R, their fried lobster is unreal”
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in:Aside from L&B, what's good in this area of Brooklyn? Boundaries: south of Bay Parkway, Kings Highway, and Flatbush Ave.145 pts
“Michael's](https://www.yelp.com/biz/michaels-brooklyn-14) (Italian) - Technically in MIdwood, but it's still a good NY Italian spot.”
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in:Don Peppe. Very disappointing.39 pts
“Michaels in Brooklyn still holds up as a great spot for Italian.”
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in:Best Italian spot in south Brooklyn?10 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn in marine park”
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in:Good eats near Coney Island7 pts
“Michael's of Brooklyn.”
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in:Don Peppe. Very disappointing.6 pts
replying to u/BrooklynTCG: Old school places are more for nostalgia honestly. Michaels in Brooklyn still holds up as a great spot for Italian.
“Michael’s rules”
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in:Eats near Rockaway6 pts
“Michael’s in Marine Park is legit old school Italian and also 20-30 minutes away.”
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in:NYC Traditional Italian Recommendations6 pts
“Real NY places that get some attention on the internet but provide a real NY vibe.”
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in:Where do you go for the comfort foods you grew up with?5 pts
“Michaels of Brooklyn, Brooklyn roots, Frankie’s 457.”
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in:Aside from L&B, what's good in this area of Brooklyn? Boundaries: south of Bay Parkway, Kings Highway, and Flatbush Ave.4 pts
replying to u/mariskaleh: Liman (Turkish seafood) Taci's Beyti (Turkish) Brennan & Carr (roast beef) Mill Basin Deli (Kosher deli)
“Michael’s (upscale Italian)”
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in:Slightly off topic...3 pts
“Rao’s is better, and better yet, Michael’s of Brooklyn.”
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in:Best unpretentious, classic Italians (pasta or pizza)3 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn.”
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in:What are some good red sauce joints in nyc similar to bamonte's?3 pts
“Michaels's of Brooklyn”
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in:Red Sauce Italian3 pts
“Nobody here has recommended Michael’s of Brooklyn???????”
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in:Best Pasta Vodka in NYC?3 pts
“Michael’s (Brooklyn)”
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in:What is your favorite (Italian food) restaurant in the City? (separate by cheap and expensive)2 pts
“It’s classic, delicious, and an experience.”
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in:Must-visit restaurants in Queens/deep in Brooklyn2 pts
“Wheelers in sheepshead bay, Michael’s in marine park, La Villa in Mil Basin, omar khayyam in brighton beach, L&B in gravesend, Jimmy’s heroes in sheepshead bay, Liu’s Shanghai in Bath beach”
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in:Moving out of NYC in 3 weeks, must try places? 2 pts
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in:NYC's Best Chicken Parm?2 pts
“Michaels in brooklyn”
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in:My brother wants to eat like Tony Soprano (in queens preferred)2 pts
“then it’s Michael’s of Brooklyn, Gargulio’s and Bamonte’s in that order.”
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in:Red Sauce Italian2 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn all the way out is the best”
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in:NYC Traditional Italian Recommendations2 pts
“Bamontes or Michaels of Brooklyn.”
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in:NYC Traditional Italian Recommendations2 pts
“Michael’s of brooklyn”
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in:I need recommendations for my trip to NYC later this month2 pts
“Michael’s - white table cloth Italian”
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in:I'm tired of New Yorkers hating on Katz's Deli just because it's a tourist spot1 pts
“If I had to list my favorites: LaPalina Bamonte Gargiulos DonPeppe Michael's Marco Polo Villa Fiorita”
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in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin and Bergen Beach1 pts
replying to u/michaelwsherman: Not too much out this way, but a few spots are: Michael’s of Brooklyn — old school white tablecloth Italian banquet hall. Authentic source of the vibe Carbone attempts to channel. Mill Basin Deli - classic Jew-ish deli Landi’s Pork Store — Italian market with a lot of prepared foods Brennan and Carr is also right on the border of this area
“I second all of the above!!!”
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in:your top 5 NYC restaurants1 pts
“1. Michaels of Brooklyn”
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in:What would you recommend for Lunch/Dinner for a party of 8?1 pts
“Michaels for a big red sauce italian experience.”
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in:Looking for a great Italian spot in NYC that’s not IMPOSSIBLE to get into1 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn”
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in:Italian restaurants with really good (free) bread?1 pts
replying to u/karmacop97: This place looks awesome, unfortunately quite far away. Maybe will make the trip sometime. Thanks!
“Michaels is my favorite Italian restaurant in NYC. And the best bread service in any restaurant”
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