Came there and waited the server only gave us water. Never took our order. It was only four customers inside the building. (7-7-2023. Never going back to that place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Oshula Perez Cahx
Best pizza in town. The staff is so friendly. I also had the chicken marsala it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Chicken Marsala
Ed B
I was surprised to see so many negative or neutral reviews that I thought I would add my two cents. My sister, daughter and I went for dinner on a Friday night. The place was hopping and there was a long line for takeout. Our server was Nicole and she was terrific. We had the garlic bread and cheesy garlic bread to start. We asked for extra garlic and they added extra "'fresh' garlic. The bread was long gone in an instant. I was going to order the chicken parm but decided that no more bread was in order so I got the shrimp scampi. It was not only excellent but came to the table served hot which is so important to me. My daughter had the pasta alfredo which she said was very good. My sister ordered her regular which is chicken parm and after having a taste felt like ordering a second dinner. I asked Nicole if the chicken was fresh and not frozen and was assured it was fresh and breaded in-house. Next time we visit my sister, we will go back. I suspect it was not as crowded as usual due to the time of year (summer) and expect it to be much more crowded during the fall and winter. This restaurant is highly recommended.
Matt Sykeny
Run! The new owners have destroyed this place! No music, food quality is awful, you will wait an eternity with no management around. Please do yourself and your wallet a favor and go elsewhere.
Kelli Berardi
Food was what we’ve been searching for! Authentic Italian done right! Delicious!
Food: 5
Cathy Diane Richards
One server Ceria - to serve 15 tables & she was doing it ! She busted her butt !We have her a good tip she deserved it ! However …. We waited 50 minutes for chix Marcela & ziti w/ side order of meatballs ( meatballs never came)! The server said “we are always busy on Monday bc Danny’s is closed …… Soooooo why does mgt leave her to serve alone ?! We use to frequent This restaurant when us was Bella Mia - we loved it / we will NEVER return to Michale Angelo’s Bradenton !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Jeff Walther
Only visited once since the transition from Bella Mia’s. I requested a sauce [puttanesca] for the pasta that was not on the menu; the chef not only created it for me, but it was the best I’ve ever had, so of course HE earned five-stars. Our other entree, a special, Mushroom Tortellini, was flavorful. Both entrees were a good value. Service and atmosphere were acceptable as would be expected; nothing remarkable, I look forward to returning to sample other creations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Julie Shepherd
I got the lunch special chicken parmesan w spaghetti and it was very big for a half portion. It was good and filled me up. Service was a little slow but server was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Peggy Mix
I just left the best Italian restaurant! The food is amazing and the staff is awesome! Warm and welcoming, interaction with customers and everyone loves them! Kitchen staff is equally as friendly, I just love this place and Sara! This girl just makes me smile!!!!
My coworkers and I had planned a couple days ahead to come here for lunch. Lunch was exquisite. The SERVICE WAS POOR to say the least. Sara was very rude and seemed distracted. She threw the straws on the table with an attitude, when we ordered our food she said we couldn’t order our desserts ahead of time because she would forget, (mind you, we were on our lunch break), handed plates over our heads verses handing them to us by our side, she gave my friend a completely different dish, she ordered a chicken parm sub and when confronted, she yelled out across the dining room “HOLD ON!”, rolled her eyes and picked up the plate without apologizing for the mistake. When Sara came back she said “yeah, she’s eating your chicken parm over there”, making it known the table behind us was given my friends plate” and proceeded to interact with the table behind us on how it was not her fault the wrong dishes were given, blaming the kitchen staff. My other friend requested the checks and sara yelled “I’ll give them to you when I have them ready!” When it was time for us to go, she came with seperate checks and we told her it was all on one, so she walks away and crumbles the checks in her hand. Her service was NOT professional and NOT acceptable. She was constantly socializing with the table behind us. I don’t think she deserved the added on gratuity! I was a server for 10years+, so I know what is expected of the customers and what to expect when dining out. AND SHE WAS SEEN DRINKING BEHIND THE BAR. Sara desperately needs to improve her service etiquette, and hide drinks (per county inspection, you’re not supposed to have opened drinks in customer areas)!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
raindrop86
I want to begin by complimenting our waitress Jess…she was spectacular. We were a party of 15. Without any other waitress’s assistance (non existent) Jess was perfect! All our meals came out on time and were delicious. Can’t wait to return after they complete renovations.
Margaret J.
Pizza here is Crazy Good! the staff is polite and cheerful eager to return try them
Teri Principe
Had to eat outside as we had our puppy with us. Very nice covered tables patio and a nice breeze on this June night. I realize this restaurant probably has no control of anyone siting a short distance away on a bench by Honey nails )which was closed) smoking pot that on this recent visit in a windy night made us feel like we were engaging. After walking over to the young man I realized he may be homeless. Not a good look for this nice place. Our server Maria seemed new at her job but was working very well. Loved the food and MICH better than Danny that we used to go to every Friday night.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Nancy carol Morgan
I have been coming here since the original Italian owners had Bella Mia… these people have ruined the place the Marcella wasn’t even warm. The fettuccine was unedible it took. 15 minutes for the garlic knots when they used to bring them when you first got there before now they’re a special order. There was one waitress for 15 tables. The bartender filled in when she got overloaded. They are not using Bella Mia’s recipes, which were very good. There was one chef who was an owner. The manager didn’t even show up and it was a disaster. I will never go there again. It is so sad. It’s the ending of an era for that restaurant.Parking: The tire front of the shopping centers
Very good Mexican place would love to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came there and waited the server only gave us water. Never took our order. It was only four customers inside the building. (7-7-2023. Never going back to that place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best pizza in town. The staff is so friendly. I also had the chicken marsala it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Chicken Marsala
I was surprised to see so many negative or neutral reviews that I thought I would add my two cents. My sister, daughter and I went for dinner on a Friday night. The place was hopping and there was a long line for takeout. Our server was Nicole and she was terrific. We had the garlic bread and cheesy garlic bread to start. We asked for extra garlic and they added extra "'fresh' garlic. The bread was long gone in an instant. I was going to order the chicken parm but decided that no more bread was in order so I got the shrimp scampi. It was not only excellent but came to the table served hot which is so important to me. My daughter had the pasta alfredo which she said was very good. My sister ordered her regular which is chicken parm and after having a taste felt like ordering a second dinner. I asked Nicole if the chicken was fresh and not frozen and was assured it was fresh and breaded in-house. Next time we visit my sister, we will go back. I suspect it was not as crowded as usual due to the time of year (summer) and expect it to be much more crowded during the fall and winter. This restaurant is highly recommended.
Run! The new owners have destroyed this place! No music, food quality is awful, you will wait an eternity with no management around. Please do yourself and your wallet a favor and go elsewhere.
Food was what we’ve been searching for! Authentic Italian done right! Delicious!
Food: 5
One server Ceria - to serve 15 tables & she was doing it ! She busted her butt !We have her a good tip she deserved it ! However …. We waited 50 minutes for chix Marcela & ziti w/ side order of meatballs ( meatballs never came)! The server said “we are always busy on Monday bc Danny’s is closed …… Soooooo why does mgt leave her to serve alone ?! We use to frequent This restaurant when us was Bella Mia - we loved it / we will NEVER return to Michale Angelo’s Bradenton !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Only visited once since the transition from Bella Mia’s. I requested a sauce [puttanesca] for the pasta that was not on the menu; the chef not only created it for me, but it was the best I’ve ever had, so of course HE earned five-stars. Our other entree, a special, Mushroom Tortellini, was flavorful. Both entrees were a good value. Service and atmosphere were acceptable as would be expected; nothing remarkable, I look forward to returning to sample other creations.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
I got the lunch special chicken parmesan w spaghetti and it was very big for a half portion. It was good and filled me up. Service was a little slow but server was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I just left the best Italian restaurant! The food is amazing and the staff is awesome! Warm and welcoming, interaction with customers and everyone loves them! Kitchen staff is equally as friendly, I just love this place and Sara! This girl just makes me smile!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My coworkers and I had planned a couple days ahead to come here for lunch. Lunch was exquisite. The SERVICE WAS POOR to say the least. Sara was very rude and seemed distracted. She threw the straws on the table with an attitude, when we ordered our food she said we couldn’t order our desserts ahead of time because she would forget, (mind you, we were on our lunch break), handed plates over our heads verses handing them to us by our side, she gave my friend a completely different dish, she ordered a chicken parm sub and when confronted, she yelled out across the dining room “HOLD ON!”, rolled her eyes and picked up the plate without apologizing for the mistake. When Sara came back she said “yeah, she’s eating your chicken parm over there”, making it known the table behind us was given my friends plate” and proceeded to interact with the table behind us on how it was not her fault the wrong dishes were given, blaming the kitchen staff. My other friend requested the checks and sara yelled “I’ll give them to you when I have them ready!” When it was time for us to go, she came with seperate checks and we told her it was all on one, so she walks away and crumbles the checks in her hand. Her service was NOT professional and NOT acceptable. She was constantly socializing with the table behind us. I don’t think she deserved the added on gratuity! I was a server for 10years+, so I know what is expected of the customers and what to expect when dining out. AND SHE WAS SEEN DRINKING BEHIND THE BAR. Sara desperately needs to improve her service etiquette, and hide drinks (per county inspection, you’re not supposed to have opened drinks in customer areas)!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
I want to begin by complimenting our waitress Jess…she was spectacular. We were a party of 15. Without any other waitress’s assistance (non existent) Jess was perfect! All our meals came out on time and were delicious. Can’t wait to return after they complete renovations.
Pizza here is Crazy Good! the staff is polite and cheerful eager to return try them
Had to eat outside as we had our puppy with us. Very nice covered tables patio and a nice breeze on this June night. I realize this restaurant probably has no control of anyone siting a short distance away on a bench by Honey nails )which was closed) smoking pot that on this recent visit in a windy night made us feel like we were engaging. After walking over to the young man I realized he may be homeless. Not a good look for this nice place. Our server Maria seemed new at her job but was working very well. Loved the food and MICH better than Danny that we used to go to every Friday night.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
I have been coming here since the original Italian owners had Bella Mia… these people have ruined the place the Marcella wasn’t even warm. The fettuccine was unedible it took. 15 minutes for the garlic knots when they used to bring them when you first got there before now they’re a special order. There was one waitress for 15 tables. The bartender filled in when she got overloaded. They are not using Bella Mia’s recipes, which were very good. There was one chef who was an owner. The manager didn’t even show up and it was a disaster. I will never go there again. It is so sad. It’s the ending of an era for that restaurant.Parking: The tire front of the shopping centers
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Lasagna