Michael's Italiano - Moraga

Long time customer and I just love this restaurant. The food is wonderful and consistent, and the service is top notch. Love the fun, welcoming and safe environment . I highly recommend!

This restaurant is no doubt one of the most attractive place in the region. Anytime I visit this place I am so glad. They always keep their high standard service and the highest level of food they offer. You definitely will enjoy this this restaurant. Highly recommended.

A mediocre overpraised restaurant where you drink wine that tests like Trader Joe's $2.99 a bottle wine.

As we waited for our meals, Marisa served us warm toasted bread accompanied by a mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, as well as butter. The bread was inviting and delicious. We ordered the veal piccata and the medium-rare prime rib, the latter of which is only available on Fridays and Saturdays. The coupon had mentioned that the portions are generous, and that turned out to be true! With our entrees, we had the option of soup or salad, and we chose the salad. The restaurant offers a variety of dressings, and we selected the raspberry vinaigrette and basil ranch. Both were unique and complemented the salad well. Marisa even offered to switch the ranch dressing if we didn’t like it, which we appreciated. The veal came topped with a rich mushroom gravy, served alongside rice pilaf and steamed mixed vegetables. The veal was flavorful, and the gravy elevated it even more. However, the rice was a bit underwhelming, and the vegetables were slightly overcooked and firm. The prime rib was cooked to perfection, medium-rare as requested. It was tender, flavorful, and generously portioned. The garlic mashed potatoes were good, although we would have enjoyed a bit more garlic flavor. The steamed vegetables were similar to the ones served with the veal. At the end of our meal, Marisa asked if we wanted coffee or tea to complete our dinner. We had leftovers, and while she offered to package them for us, we decided to do it ourselves. Overall, we had a pleasant experience at Michael’s. Our server was kind, attentive, and sweet. The food was tasty, and we have to admit that the coupon drew us in, making the bill reasonable for the quality and location.

I have a deep appreciation for Italian cuisine. Our family even took cooking classes in Rome, Italy—it's that significant to us. Unfortunately, our small town lacks a wide variety of dining options, but we do our best to explore what’s available. This restaurant seems to attract a lot of students from Saint Mary’s College, which is a positive aspect. However, I believe the food needs to improve. If it doesn’t, we won't be returning.