Old-school Italian, white tablecloth vibe. Authentic, homemade-style Italian food.
This classic Italian-American establishment offers an old-school, white tablecloth dining experience, reminiscent of traditional red sauce joints. Praised for its welcoming atmosphere and authentic, homemade-style Italian fare, it's a beloved spot for locals seeking a taste of nostalgia.
The Italian-American cuisine is described as authentic and homemade-style, with a particular highlight being the veal chop parmesan and a noteworthy vodka sauce. While most feedback is positive, one commenter found the food bland despite a 'hopped up' sauce.
"The veal chop parmesan is highly praised, and their homemade vodka sauce and Rigatoni Baked n Burnt style are also recommended."
Customers generally feel this is a great spot for authentic, homemade-style Italian food with a welcoming, old-school atmosphere.
Important Note
The restaurant is noted to be a significant journey from Midtown Manhattan.
"Michael's of Brooklyn is considered extremely good but a long journey for a visitor."
Positive"Michael's of Brooklyn is highly praised for its food, especially the veal chop parmesan, but is acknowledged as a long trip from Midtown."
Positive"Michael's is recommended as a good choice."
Positive"Michael's of Brooklyn is noted for being very welcoming and good to children."
Positive"Michael's of Brooklyn is loved for its old-school atmosphere with Sinatra playing and the owner's friendliness. Their homemade sauce is also highly praised."
Positive"Michael's in Marine Park, Brooklyn, is presented as the best option for an authentic, homemade-style Italian meal with few tourists."
Positive"Michael's of Brooklyn is considered the best authentic option for an old-school vibe, although it requires more travel than Bamonte's."
Positive"This commenter questions why Michael's of Brooklyn hasn't been recommended more, suggesting it's an excellent choice."
Positive"This establishment in Marine Park is described as legitimate old-school Italian and is also within a 20-30 minute drive."
Positive"The author's favorite vodka sauce comes from Michael's on Avenue R, specifically mentioning their Rigatoni Baked n Burnt style as being what the original poster is looking for."
Positive"This establishment was recommended as a red sauce joint similar to Bamonte's."
Neutral"Michael's of Brooklyn in Marine Park is considered the best restaurant by the user, offering an old-school, white tablecloth ambiance rather than a trendy one."
Positive"The commenter recommends Michael's of Brooklyn, calling it "class.""
Positive"The commenter lists Michael's of Brooklyn as the top recommendation for Italian restaurants in Brooklyn."
Positive"Found Michael's of Brooklyn to be a nice spot visually, but considered the food bland despite the sauce being 'hopped up'."
Negative"Recommends Michael's of Brooklyn as an Italian dining option."
Positive"Go to Don Peppe in Queens, Bamonte's or Michael's Of Brooklyn. Italian food. Old school neighborhood places."
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