Cafe Michelangelo

11901 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia
(215) 698-2233

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Chicken Fingers and Fries
Bruschetta Antipasti
Veal Saltimbocca
Chicken Parmesan
Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Marsala
Salad Dressing
Steamed Mussels
Broccoli Rabe
Bread and Oil

Menu

Zuppa and Insalata
Small House Salad
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, made balsamic vinaigrette.
Large House Salad
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, made balsamic vinaigrette.
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, house-made croutons, house-made Caesar dressing.
Large Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, house-made croutons, house-made Caesar dressing.
Small Antipasto Michelangelo Salad
Mixed marinated vegetables, house- made tuna salad, cheese, salami, house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Large Antipasto Michelangelo Salad
Mixed marinated vegetables, house- made tuna salad, cheese, salami, house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
Roasted Mixed Pepper Salad
House-made roasted mixed peppers, sliced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, toasted walnuts, shaved Grana Padano, tomato wedges, evoo, and lemon juice.
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, and balsamic, fresh basil, add roasted mixed peppers for an additional charge.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, red onions, sliced almonds, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette.
Arugula Steak Salad
Seasoned arugula, Gorgonzola, diced tomatoes, sliced 7 oz. grilled strip steak.
Seafood Salad
Mussels, clams, shrimps, calamari, scallops, poached, and chilled, lemon vinaigrette.
Tomato salad

Classic Pizza
Plain Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella.
White Pizza
Garlic, mozzarella, oregano, grated Romano cheese.
Marinara Pizza
Tomato. Garlic, tomato sauce, grated Romano cheese, oregano.
12" Gluten Free Plain Pizza
12" Gluten Free White Pizza
12" Gluten Free Marinara Pizza

Specialty Pizza
Michelangelo Pizza
Garlic, mozzarella, spinach, crushed tomatoes.
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil no garlic.
Pollo Rosso Pizza
Mozzarella, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, ricotta, crushed tomatoes.
Orto Pizza
Garlic, mozzarella, diced peppers, diced broccoli, spinach, diced mushrooms, crushed tomatoes.
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Mozzarella, artichokes, ham, mushrooms, olives, tomato sauce.
Arugula Pizza
Seasoned focaccia, arugula, prosciutto, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil.
Parmigiano Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, evoo, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, garlic.
Scampi Pizza
Plain, white or tomato base, shrimp.
12" Gluten Free Michelangelo Pizza
Garlic, mozzarella, spinach, crushed tomatoes.
12" Gluten Free Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo (no garlic).
12" Gluten Free Pollo Rosso Pizza
Mozzarella, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, ricotta, crushed tomatoes.
12" Gluten Free Orto Pizza
Garlic, mozzarella, diced peppers, diced broccoli, spinach, diced mushrooms, crushed tomatoes.
12" Gluten Free Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Mozzarella, artichokes, ham, mushrooms, olives, tomato sauce.
12" Gluten Free Arugula Pizza
Seasoned focaccia, arugula, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, evoo.
12" Gluten Free Parmigiano Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, evoo, prosciutto, shaved Grana Padano, garlic.
12" Gluten Free Scampi Pizza
Plain, white or tomato base, shrimp.

Foccacia
Foccacia
12" Gluten Free Foccacia

Calzone

Margherita Calzone
Mozzarella, ricotta cheese.
Bocce Calzone
Mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, black olives.
Orto Calzone
Mozzarella, ricotta, broccoli, spinach, sweet peppers, mushrooms.
Con Pollo Calzone
Mozzarella, ricotta, chicken, pesto, black olives.

Stromboli

Americano Stromboli
American cheese, chicken or beef chopped steak.
Tre-Gusti Stromboli
Cooked ham, mozzarella, mushrooms.
Michelangelo Stromboli
Chopped steak, mozzarella, sweet peppers, mushrooms, onions.

Tramazzini

Michelangelo Tramazzini
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, roasted red peppers.
Caesar Tramazzini
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Cesar dressing.
Grilled Veggie Tramazzini
Eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, provolone, pesto spread.

Polo and Carne Entrees
Veal Saltimbocca
Seared, hand-cut veal medallions, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese finished in a Chablis white wine herb sauce.
Pork Chop
Grilled 12 oz. pork chop, topped with sauteed spinach and garlic.
New York Strip
Grilled 14 oz. New York strip steak, topped with a roasted pepperonata brandy sauce.
Rack of Lamb Al Sambuca
Roasted rack of lamb finished in a sambuca and balsamic vinegar reduction sauce.
Chicken Michelangelo
Chicken sauteed with prosciutto, sun- dried tomatoes, and caramelized shallots finished in a pinot grigio white wine sauce.
Citrus Herbed Chicken and Shrimp
Chicken and shrimp, grilled and seasoned with thyme, rosemary, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and a medley of citrus juices.

Pesce Entrees
Mussels and Pasta
Mussels sauteed with garlic over linguini in your choice of garlic, fra diavolo, or marinara sauce.
Shrimp and Pasta
Seven jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic over linguini, in choice of marinara, scampi, or fra diavolo.
Clams and Pasta
Fourteen clams sauteed with garlic over spaghetti, in your choice of garlic, fra diavolo, or marinara sauce.
Baccala Rustico
Pan-roasted Atlantic cod, topped with a roasted pepper, and onion marinara sauce.
Salmon Dorino
Broiled Atlantic salmon filet, topped with a house-made basil pesto cream sauce.
Ahi Tuna Mediterano
Sushi-grade ahi tuna, pan-seared, and served rare, topped with sundried tomatoes, olives, capers, red onions, parsley, and fresh tomatoes.
Frutti Di Mare
Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and scallops, sauteed with garlic over linguini, in your choice of garlic, marinara, or fra diavolo sauce.

Classic Entrees
Chicken Piccata
Pan-seared and finished in a lemon caper white wine sauce.
Veal Piccata
Pan-seared and finished in a lemon caper white wine sauce.
Salmon Piccata
Pan-seared and finished in a lemon caper white wine sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Breaded and baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms and finished in Marsala wine demi glaze.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms and finished in Marsala wine demi glaze.
Sausage Alla Griglia
Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, and grilled.
Chicken Alla Griglia
Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, and grilled.
Veal Alla Griglia
Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, and grilled.
Shrimp Alla Griglia
Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, and grilled.
Misto Alla Griglia
Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil, and grilled.

Fritto

Buffalo wings
Flash fried and served dry with hot sauce, blue cheese, carrots, and celery on the side.
Shrimp
Flash fried and served dry with hot sauce, blue cheese, carrots, and celery on the side.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
French Fries with American Cheese
Topped with American cheese.
French Fries Served Pizza Style
Fried potatoes.
Pasquale's Fried Shrimp
Butterflied, breaded, and fried; served with tartar, and cocktail sauce.
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
5 pieces.
Fried Zucchini
10 pieces.
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Choice of BBQ, honey mustard, or marinara.

Dry Cuts Pastas
Spaghetti Pomodoro
A classic and simple house-made mirepoix based tomato sauce.
Linguini Aglio E Olio
Traditional sauce of thin sliced roasted garlic, fresh parsley, and extra virgin olive oil.
Rigatoni Arrabiata
Sauteed hot pepper flakes and garlic. Finished in a blush Pomodoro sauce.
Linguini Puttanesca
Kalamata olives, minced anchovies, fresh garlic, capers, and marinara sauce.
Penne Michelangelo
Sauteed onions, garlic, and Genova tuna tossed in a blush sauce.
Penne Primavera
Medley of seasonal vegetables, finished in a garlic sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Diced pancetta and onions, in an egg yolk cream sauce with Romano cheese.
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Diced tomatoes, sliced garlic, and basil, finished in a vodka reduction blush sauce.

Fresh Cuts Pastas
Tagliatelle Genovese
Hand-cut pasta, in a house-made pesto of basil, garlic, Romano cheese, and walnuts.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccini, tossed in a reduction cream and grated Parmigiano cheese sauce.
Lasagna Classico
House-made pasta sheets, Bolognese ragu, mozzarella, and ricotta, layered and baked to perfection.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Wide cut pasta, tossed in a slow- cooked Pomodoro ragu of pork, beef, and veal.
Gnocchi Romano
Potato pasta dumplings, finished in a blush sauce, and baked with fontina cheese.
Manicotti Al Forno
Three rolled pasta tubes, filled with ricotta cheese, and baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Tortellini Della Nonna
Cheese tortellini, sauteed with prosciutto, peas, onions, and mushrooms, in an aurora sauce.
Cavatelli Campagna
Ricotta based shell shaped pasta, broccoli rabe, diced tomato, sausage, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

Sandwich Board
Steak Cheese Sandwiches
American cheese.
Chicken Cheese Sandwiches
American cheese.
Beef Cheese Sandwiches
American cheese.
Plain Steak Sandwiches
Just the meat.
Plain Chicken Sandwiches
Just the meat.
Plain Beef Sandwiches
Just the meat.
Pizza Steak Sandwiches
Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce.
Pizza Chicken Sandwiches
Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce.
Pizza Beef Sandwiches
Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce.
Steak Hoagie Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, raw onion.
Chicken Hoagie Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, raw onion.
Beef Hoagie Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, raw onion.

Specialty Sandwich

Sausage and Pepper Sandwich Special
Split sweet sausage, mixed peppers, onions, tomato sauce.
Raab Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Special
Breaded chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, and garlic, provolone.
Roasted Pork Sandwich Special
Italian pulled pork, broccoli rabe and garlic, provolone, au jus on side.
Italian Hoagie Sandwich Special
Spicy capicola, salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion.
Angelo Hoagie Sandwich Special
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, olive oil.
Pesto Chicken Sandwich Special
Grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, pesto, fontina, brioche bun.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Special
Baked with tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich Special
Baked with tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Veal Parmigiana Sandwich Special
Baked with tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Meatball Sandwich Special
Beef and pork meatballs, baked with tomato sauce, and grated cheese.
Veggie Griddle Sandwich Special
Tomato, roasted peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onions, provolone, garlic.
Balsamic Chicken Sandwich Special
Grilled balsamic chicken breast, romaine, tomato, brioche bun.

Antipasti
Bruschetta Antipasti
Diced Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, grilled Italian bread.
Broccoli Rabe Antipasti
Sauteed broccoli rabe, roasted garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil. add grilled sausage for an additional charge.
Eggplant Rollatini Antipasti
Battered eggplant, filled with ricotta, baked with mozzarella, Pomodoro sauce.
Crepes Florentine Antipasti
Sauteed spinach, Portobello mushrooms, roasted mixed peppers, bechamel sauce.
Calamari Antipasti
Fried: dusted in cornmeal and flour, flash fried, side of marinara sauteed: garlic, marinara, or francis diavolo.
Steamed Mussels Antipasti
Steamed mussels, choice of garlic, marinara, or fra diavolo.
Clams Casino Antipasti
Shucked, top-neck clams, bacon, pepper, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning.
Shrimp Diavolo Antipasti
Five gulf shrimp, spicy, long hot pepper marinara sauce.
Steamed Clams Antipasti
14 little neck clams steamed in choice of garlic, marinara, fra diavolo or butter.
Frito Di Pescara Antipasti
Calamari, shrimp, smelts, dusted in cornmeal and flour, flash fried, lemon wedges.
Grilled Octopus Antipasti
Grilled octopus, cannellini, garbanzo, diced tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon.
Italiano Antipasti
A classic Italian antipasto: prosciutto, spicy capicola, mortadella, Grana Padano, fresh mozzarella, olives, roasted mixed peppers, bruschetta.

Burgers
The Americano Burger
8 oz. Angus beef burger, lettuce, and tomato.
The BLT Burger
8 oz. Angus burger, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
The Bello Burger
8 oz. Angus beef burger, lettuce, and tomato.
The Gorgo Burger
Grilled Portobello mushroom, tomato bruschetta, spinach, and fontina.
The Italiano Burger
8 oz. Angus burger, roasted peppers, garlic, provolone, and arugula.

Sides
Penne
Pomodoro or garlic and oil.
Vegetable Medley
Roasted Potatoes
Sauteed Broccoli Alla Carte
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Alla Carte
Broccoli Raab Alla Carte

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Recent Reviews

We hosted my friend’s bridal shower here and it was absolutely perfect. The private room was so cute and exactly what we were hoping for — cozy, charming, and ideal for celebrating. The staff went above and beyond and made everything run smoothly from start to finish. And the food… unreal. Every single dish was delicious, and guests couldn’t stop raving about it. Truly a 10/10 experience — I would recommend this place a hundred times over for any special event (or just...
March 2026
The outdoor bar area is fantastic. My only complaint would be the wicker chairs at the tables …. they are the pits, and the lack of adequate heating and air conditioning at times.
December 2025
My most recent order-
My calamari were not fried, but rather steamed and floating in marinara sauce, not with the sauce on a side, just like have always been prepared. This was an unpleasant surprise.
Stromboli was good, however, made with a lot less cheese than before and was dry.
Overall opinion- this place is not what it used to be. Quality definitely diminished even compared to an order made 6 months ago.
Unfortunately, will not order again.
So...
October 2025

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Cafe Michelangelo

11901 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 698-2233