If you're looking for an authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant with great food and great service in a quaint setting, head to Michael's. It is a hidden gem. The pizza is phenomenal, I can't wait to go back and try some of their entrees especially the eggplant parmigiana.
Autumn Three
Lovely place but the service was slower than our first visit. Our order was wrong and some of it was missing. The food was fine but it felt rushed. The first time we went was amazing so I'm hoping this was just a bad night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kimberley F
While the outside looks a little rundown and not in the best of neighborhoods this place will definitely fool you. It is nice inside as well as the people that are serving you. The food was excellent and the proportions at lunch were huge, so I can't even imagine what the dinner portions would be. I took my leftovers home and ate them for the next 2 days. I definitely cannot wait to go back and try something else. Like I said the staff was very nice and accommodating. Yum yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Combo Dinner, Lasagne
Alina Daugherty
I’ve been coming here for as long as I can remember & it’s by far the best Italian restaurant in the area. I live in Florida now & crave the chicken parm & fried ravioli weekly, but have to wait until I visit IN in order to get my fix ?. My family has created a lot of memories here over the years as well as making new memories with my now husband. I’ll be a forever customer & look forward to many more years of memories & amazing delicious food! I’ll add more pictures when I find them
I've been going here since I was a baby. It's tradition to get a kiddie cocktail and the cheese and crackers. You should plan at least 2 hours for dinner time... Order the C&C, have a drink from the full bar, and just enjoy the atmosphere. This place has tons of history and if you're from Elkhart, it's likely you see someone you know. Don't be afraid of the neighborhood... There seems to be some unspoken respect for Michael's guests. Maybe I'm just naive ?. Anyways, go treat yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Dish, Bacon Dressing, Cheese and Crackers, Eggplant Parmesan, Stuffed Shells, Spaghetti with Meatballs
Cindy Baxter
Angela was a great server. She was always one step ahead of our needs. The food was excellent. I could feast on the delicious garlic bread with cheese. Mmmmm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Cheese & Marinara Sauce, Eggplant Parmesan, Spaghetti with Meatballs
G Thompson
Great food and service!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Crook
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Cheese & Marinara Sauce
Renee Wynia
Great atmosphere and service. Alfredo sauce was bland and lacking flavor. Marinara sauce was ok. Pasta dinners are not served with bread. Wine was
This is a small restaurant and bar patronized by local folks. The Italian cuisine is made to order and well prepared. The place was packed on the Sunday night that we visited, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. We'll visit our next visit to Elkhart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dw Weaver
Pizza's very good
Scottydogg
My family has been getting pizza from Micheal's for almost 50 years, but we stopped when family was no longer able to go and when I moved from Elkhart. While visiting recently, I stopped in for a large pepperoni pizza. The taste is exactly as I remember. The crust has a nice crunchy rim and a great chew. The sauce isn't too thick, or applied too heavily. The cheese is ample, without being stringy. The closest style it resembles is Chicago tavern style. Great pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chad Root (Spearheadsalesmarketing)
That pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Mishler
Michael's has fantastic staff that quickly learn you and your preferences. The food itself is hearty and filling with traditional Americana/Italian cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and amplifies it's status as a small business staple in the city. Head down and check out some great food, attentive staff and stay for the affordable prices.Parking: Street parking and parking lot.
If you're looking for an authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant with great food and great service in a quaint setting, head to Michael's. It is a hidden gem. The pizza is phenomenal, I can't wait to go back and try some of their entrees especially the eggplant parmigiana.
Lovely place but the service was slower than our first visit. Our order was wrong and some of it was missing. The food was fine but it felt rushed. The first time we went was amazing so I'm hoping this was just a bad night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
While the outside looks a little rundown and not in the best of neighborhoods this place will definitely fool you. It is nice inside as well as the people that are serving you. The food was excellent and the proportions at lunch were huge, so I can't even imagine what the dinner portions would be. I took my leftovers home and ate them for the next 2 days. I definitely cannot wait to go back and try something else. Like I said the staff was very nice and accommodating. Yum yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Combo Dinner, Lasagne
I’ve been coming here for as long as I can remember & it’s by far the best Italian restaurant in the area. I live in Florida now & crave the chicken parm & fried ravioli weekly, but have to wait until I visit IN in order to get my fix ?. My family has created a lot of memories here over the years as well as making new memories with my now husband. I’ll be a forever customer & look forward to many more years of memories & amazing delicious food! I’ll add more pictures when I find them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Cheese & Marinara Sauce, Lasagne, Eggplant Parmesan, Meat Pizza, Chicken Strips, Stuffed Shells, Spaghetti with Meatballs
I've been going here since I was a baby. It's tradition to get a kiddie cocktail and the cheese and crackers. You should plan at least 2 hours for dinner time... Order the C&C, have a drink from the full bar, and just enjoy the atmosphere. This place has tons of history and if you're from Elkhart, it's likely you see someone you know. Don't be afraid of the neighborhood... There seems to be some unspoken respect for Michael's guests. Maybe I'm just naive ?. Anyways, go treat yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Combo Dish, Bacon Dressing, Cheese and Crackers, Eggplant Parmesan, Stuffed Shells, Spaghetti with Meatballs
Angela was a great server. She was always one step ahead of our needs. The food was excellent. I could feast on the delicious garlic bread with cheese. Mmmmm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Cheese & Marinara Sauce, Eggplant Parmesan, Spaghetti with Meatballs
Great food and service!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Cheese & Marinara Sauce
Great atmosphere and service. Alfredo sauce was bland and lacking flavor. Marinara sauce was ok. Pasta dinners are not served with bread. Wine was
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great food, great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a small restaurant and bar patronized by local folks. The Italian cuisine is made to order and well prepared. The place was packed on the Sunday night that we visited, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. We'll visit our next visit to Elkhart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pizza's very good
My family has been getting pizza from Micheal's for almost 50 years, but we stopped when family was no longer able to go and when I moved from Elkhart. While visiting recently, I stopped in for a large pepperoni pizza. The taste is exactly as I remember. The crust has a nice crunchy rim and a great chew. The sauce isn't too thick, or applied too heavily. The cheese is ample, without being stringy. The closest style it resembles is Chicago tavern style. Great pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
That pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael's has fantastic staff that quickly learn you and your preferences. The food itself is hearty and filling with traditional Americana/Italian cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and amplifies it's status as a small business staple in the city. Head down and check out some great food, attentive staff and stay for the affordable prices.Parking: Street parking and parking lot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Meat Lovers Pizza