Loved AM on a recent trip to Memphis! Am always a bit hesitant to eat Italian outside of New York and Italy - especially Memphis where I should just indulge on bbq! Loved the style of the restaurant - airy, contemporary and pinterestable. Real show was the food - loved the Maw maw ravioli and so happy I ordered a double size! A&M salad with Parma crisps so yummy as well. Finished off my meal with gelato trio - salted caramel and caramel popcorn delish and my favorite flavors ! The squash gelato was boring and would have been improved with a bit of heat to make it interesting and stand out. My only improvement was for the overly interrupting/intrusive service staff - no need to ask me if I need my water refilled. If my glass is empty just do it. Maybe it's just that southern hospitality that I never see in NY ;) read more

Words can not even begin to express how awesome the food and service was here. We had a bit of a wait (we didn't make reservations), but it was more than worth the wait. Our waitress was the mother of the two boys who own this family run Italian kitchen. After describing each plate we all sat wondering which thing to eat...she did an amazing job explaining the food and making our mouths water. Every single thing we ate was beyond wonderful. If you are in the Germantown area of Memphis I would strongly recommend venturing out into this peculiar area for some excellent food. read more

Read about it on an Open House email and during a recent business trip decided to go. What a great decision that turned out to be! My dining companion and I shared the tomato and mozzarella salad and the butternut squash ravioli and then we had the halibut and the trout. We ended the meal with their gelato flight. Everything was outstanding with the exception of the gelato--my experience with fruit gelato is that they are not cream based. It was still very good but not what I was expecting. All the other dishes were cooked and seasoned perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better meal... I intend to return and continue trying every item on their menu! read more

I visited this restaurant for the first time on Feb 23, 2015 as part of a Swine and Wine progressive dinner fundraiser for Cozy Corner (a good BBQ joint that had a fire recently).So technically I didn't eat their usual food, but rather had several small plates especially prepared for the event. The food was delicious, and elegant. The place itself is a cozy house-like building with several rooms, and a larger room with a bar. I'm attaching several photos of the place, as well as a picture of the menu -- though it is changed and printed out daily, I'm told. read more

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I just don't have enough good things to say about this place. I've been here at least a half a dozen times in the last two years and it never disappoints on Food, Service or Atmosphere. Since food to me is most important, let's start here. The menu and portions aren't massive and they encourage you to share (they will split your portion into two without getting an eye roll from the employees). They have non-traditional twists on some classic dishes, as well as a few just totally out-there dishes. For the first time in my review history, I'm not even going to point out any special dishes because literally EVERYTHING I've had was amazing. They do have some specialties, such as the A|M Breakfast, Gnocchi, Chicken and Cheesecake, but whatever you do, please find a way to make room for the popcorn gelato. Here are a few tips: if you don't know what to get, do the Chef Tasting Menu. Last time I was here several weeks ago, my parents were in town and my Dad was starving and didn't even want to look at the menu. His main objective was to eat. I'm glad we did this because I got to taste a bit of everything in smaller portions and we barely had room for dessert. Oh, and Chef Andy was in the kitchen that day! Another tip...BYOW (Bring Your Own Wine). The corkage fee isn't obnoxious and it's the perfect place to pop open that good bottle you've been saving for a "special occasion". Atmosphere was very cozy and the wait staff really knows their menu by heart. Don't be shy to ask them to recommend something! This place isn't huge so reservations are an absolute must. This is in no way a modern venue. It's like sitting in someone's house with a few rooms and some tables throughout. Perfect for an anniversary celebration. Come hungry, leave happy and about $150 per couple poorer. Some may say "that's too expensive!"...I say it's worth every dollar. read more

Our experience at Andrew Michael was A(+)!! A reservation for two @8pm, we were seated immediately. Our server, Lauren, was very knowledgeable, genuine, and personable. She helped guide us through the menu (it was our first time) to ensure we made the right choice for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the cheese plate. She even recommended a fantastic Italian red wine to pair with my food.(Which I loved!) We were remarked with fresh silverware after every course. It's really the little details that go a long way. The ambiance of the restaurant definitely allows for a more intimate dining experience. Which is just what I wanted for my birthday!! Thank you for an excellent first experience - can't wait for our next visit!! read more

This family of restaurants continues to strive for excellence and exceeds every time. Their food is definitely on point and their drink selection is the best I've had in Memphis. Also they have Pappy 15yr for $35 a shot, which is quite the bargain. Finally, try the popcorn ice cream for desert, it's not as good as the Coffee Salted oreo mousse across the street at Porchelinos but it's pretty dang great. read more

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Wow, what a great little place! Besides the ambience...the cheese platter w/about 6 different cheeses n hot bread w/the most delectable black olive topping, sooooo, good! The pasta (all home made) is the perfect size and w/so much flavor. There was nothing I didn't like about this place. Everything was perfect...from the ambience to the drinks to the food...fabulous! read more

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This was - hands down - one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Everything was stellar - from the greeting at the door to our waiter (whose name was David and who was absolutely amazing), I found absolutely nothing to complain about. And that says a lot - because I'm a complainer. We've already made plans for our next visit. read more

Definitely our go to restaurant for birthdays and anniversaries. Had the liver toast appetizer thinking foie gras. Outstanding. We always have gnocchi and this variation with pesto and some sort of creme fresh delivered. Maybe a little picky but I found the actual gnocchi to be a little chewy. The lamb and fish entrees were superb. Great food. Great experience. Love it. read more

To start, Andrew Michael makes good food. I don't want that misconstrued. This review is about my last experience when I tried their Chef's Tasting Menu. I have eaten there before and it was perfectly fine and I absolutely adore Hog and Hominy. AM was not my first choice for my anniversary dinner but I took the advice of a friend and used it when plan 1 didn't work out. I expect a couple of things from a tasting menu with wine pairing. First, I expect to be full and intoxicated. Second, I expect to see the chef's best. Third, I expect risk taking. And fourth, I expect a great dessert. I expect all of this with excellent service. I was fully disappointed. The food we had was for the most part pleasant but boring. Starting out with sweet breads had my interest but it was uninspired. The egg soufflé was tasty but nothing really interesting. The pasta was good- it's homemade pasta, and I would order it for $20 and be happy but not overjoyed. It was fine. The pork dish was chewy and overwhelmed by the sauce. The desert and it's pairing were inedible. Not an exaggeration, the person who put a lemon curd with a tart citrusy wine should get out of the restaurant business. The effect was caustic. The server spoke without understanding food. She recited carefully rehearsed wine descriptions that often did not fit what she was pouring. She seemed far more enthusiastic about her other tables and we seemed at best an after thought and at worst an inconvenience. Much of the food came out without explanation which was fine since it was, for the most part, run of the mill. I would never tell you not to eat at AM. Just don't do the tasting menu. Go to Iris or Erling Jensen's. In the end I left sober, hungry, and out $300. Lesson learned. read more

Upon arriving for our reservation our table was not yet ready so we enjoyed a nice drink at the fabulous bar. The service was wonderful and the cocktails were tasty. We decided to try the tasting menu. Unfortunately it did not meet our expectations. The appetizer served was a caprese salad. While it tasted fine it just seemed like the easiest thing on the menu to serve. The next course served was a soup. It was delicious. The pasta dish came out next. We had one to share and then one of our own. The pasta we shared was in a red sauce mixed with a pepper vinegar of sorts. It looked and tasted like a bottle of hot sauce was poured over pasta. The other pasta dish was highly salty. The main dish served was duck. It was the best dish and was cooked to perfection. The pastry chef outdid themselves with dessert. Two different desserts were served and they both were incredible. My husband and I were both still hungry at the end of the tasting menu. The service was unbeatable. I would return to Andrew Michael, but next time I will just order off of the menu. read more

Two words: AM Breakfast. We love Andrew Michael! It's our favorite special occasion date spot. The food is ALWAYS divine -- Maw Maw's Ravioli, anything duck, just everything! For dessert (and you have to try dessert), I love the cannoli, and my husband cleans his plate every time he orders any of their available ice cream. It's such a great, intimate spot perfect for impressing that special someone in your life. Seriously, though, order the AM Breakfast. read more

This was a great meal on my trip to Memphis. We had the best server, Miss Pat, who made us feel right at home and gave us great recommendations. Must orders - the grits, the ravioli, the burrata, and the cannoli. The weak point was the ossobuco - good not great. read more

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Took my wife here for our anniversary and it was nearly perfect. The atmosphere was fantastic and the food was unbelievably good. Started with the A|M Breakfast which was unique and flavorful. Wanted to order a second one. For the second course I got the MaMa's raviolis which were just a very good classic beef ravioli in meat sauce. For third course I got the scallops which were well cooked but lacked a sear on one side. That did the overall dish was well composed and I all but liked the plate. My wife got a pork chop with mustard sauce which I tried. It. Was perfectly cooked and had he most amazing flavor! Better than any pork chop I have eaten ANYWHERE! Definitely want to come back the first chance I get! read more

Went there a few nights ago and it was the biggest rip off of any restaurant I have experienced. This place has gone downhill fast. They repainted it and it now looks like an abandoned dentist's office. Ordered the shrimp appetizer ($18). We got 2 shrimp and some burnt lemon slices. It was on par with something you would get at Applebees. My girlfriend asked for a cabernet and specifically said at a reasonable price. The waitress recommended and brought one of the most expensive wines by glass on the menu ($18). My girlfriend ordered the spaghetti with clams ($15) for her entree, but was informed by our waitress that it was a medium sized dish - more of a beginning plate. So, she asked if a little more pasta could be added and asked how much? Waitress said "sure, we can do that, but I'm not sure how much more that would cost". She brought it without telling us how much more it would cost and it turned out that "adding a little more pasta" was more than twice as much ($36). Ordered the lamb and it was overdone - tasted a step up from Applebees but definitely not worth the price (I think around $30). I've been to Andrew Michael's a number of times and they must be changing owners and have a different chef. This restaurant has gone way downhill and it's sad to witness. Will not be returning...ever. If you want good Italian in Memphis I recommend Bari or Ciao Bella. Food and service are great and you don't feel like you are being taken advantage of. read more

All of the comments in my last review hold true, but the popcorn gelato was a catastrophe. It is utterly absurd to call this a "signature dessert" - my husband and I both tried it, and all that we could taste was salt. I heard at least one other customer at the table next to ours complaining to her family about how salty it was. A really poor ending to an otherwise beautiful meal. AND when our server came to find our bowl sitting on the table, full and melting after our 6-course tasting menu, she quizzed us about whether the salt was an "aftertaste" or not. I'm sorry, but when I'm paying close to $250 for a meal (with corkage and tip, for two people), everything should be perfect, and I shouldn't have to defend my dislike of frozen salt masquerading as dessert to a server. I'll come back because everything else WAS perfect, but I would never knowingly order that salt gelato again. read more

Love love love! My husband took me here for my Birthday. We ordered the breakfast starter, Maw maws ravioli, duck, pork tenderloin, sticky toffee cake, and popcorn ice cream. Everything tasted delicious! I was honestly not a fan of the popcorn ice cream but I think that's because I don't like a salty sweet mix. The hubs loved it though and it's worth to get just so you can say you have tried it. By far the second best thing to the food is the service. Be ready to not have to worry a minute about flagging down a waiter or lifting a finger. They are going to beat you to it every time. You can also tell that the staff works as a well oiled machine. It's not every man for himself here they are a team. Lastly take some pictures with who you are dining with the lighting is beautiful! read more

Called for a valentines reservation and the hostess even knew her menu and had great knowledge. I asked about the specials and Shawn S, one of the servers helped me with all that, great guy! We came and ate with him and had one of the best dining nights out in years! The manager was the sommelier as I found out later when I asked for a GM. Worth every penny. Great staff and innovative dishes in old world style. We will be back for more on another date night. read more

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen - Duck soufflé blah blah Italian whatever awesome!!! Worth it but can't pronounce it super good - Italian Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

My 2nd visit and this place does not disappoint! I tried completely different items and all of them were fantastic. I don't think there is an item here that does not deserve to be on the menu. The chicken pate on the charcuterie plate was fantastic! Make sure you eat it only with the charred baguette slices that comes with, somehow the smokiness on the bread complete the richness of the pate. I would ask for more charred bread slices so you can stretch out the pate experience! What's not to love about homemade fresh pasta?!?! If you appreciate the simple elegance of quality ingredients, this is the place! Shared the duck breast as an entree, WOW! This place understands how to finish their proteins. It was simply done perfectly. This is definitely one of my favorite places to eat on special occasions. read more

My first experience at AMIK was memorable. I love the cozy intimate layout of the restaurant and the ambience is quiet elegance. Great for a date night, business meeting or dinner with friends. Our server was congenial and attentive. We enjoyed some delicious albeit pricey cocktails before our meals. The food was delicious, but I wasn't quite as impressed as I thought I would be, with the presentation, quantity or taste, especially considering the expense. Nothing was bad, mind you, just a bit underwhelming. I think the desserts were actually the highlight of the meal! We did have a bit of an issue with the valet, but not really the restaurant's fault. read more

C'mon you Memphis Yelpers - this is the place! Perfectly fresh and seasoned fig salad. Corn soup with salted blueberries and shrooms will make you go mad it is that good. Shrimp gnocchi, although not my waiter's top choice, was very good. A/C struggled a bit in the bar. read more

Wildly inconsistent. AM breakfast was great. Gnocchi bland and tasted solely of thyme. Angiolotti outstanding. Ravioli was middle of the road. Desserts were tasty. Service inconsistent amongst our group. Women doted on. Men had to flag down server for cocktails. Return? If I couldn't get a reservation at Iris. read more

It is always a special place for a dinner. the quality. freshness and sevice is excellent

Best true Italian kitchen in Memphis, along with Catherine and Mary's. My wife and I go at least 2-3 times per month.

Three ladies. Three hours. Best ever. Not a dinner. A dining experience. From the valet parking through the dessert - excellent. read more

Andy and Michael restaurant you DO NOT want to miss. They have seasonal drinks and menus that do not disappoint. This a truly artisan Italian restaurant. read more

Our favorite place in Memphis :) The food is amazing, and the service is always diligent, informative, and always a good time. Amanda is our favorite :) And she knows it. We try to pick special occasions for AM, but we find ourselves there in casual attire on a random weekday often. Favorite items: A/M Breakfast, Octopus, Duck, and NO MENU MONDAY is the greatest day of the month! No Menu Monday is fun, unexpected, and we always enjoy everything. AM is worth every dollar. Recommended to locals and out of town guests! read more

I went here last week on a business trip based on reviews from Yelp. I found the food and service to be really good. My only complaint is that the couple next to me was incredibly loud, beyond obnoxious. I twice asked to be moved, and even my server was put off by it. I volunteered to say something to them, but the server indicated she would take care of it. The problem only got louder. Evidently, it was a "special" customer that the management was not willing to remove. read more

Went here for my husbands birthday while we were in Memphis. Great place for a date night. Good wine list. We tried the lobster and 3am appetizer and loved both. For pasta we had the ravioli which was amazing and full of flavor. The agnolotti Came our pipping hot which kind of distorted the taste for me. It also had very strong butter flavor. For our mains we had the chicken and pork chops. Both tasty. My husband choose the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and they brought it out with a candle. It was a good meal for a fancy night out in Memphis. read more

I first off want to mention that Andrew Michael is one of my favorite spots in Memphis. Great all around; however, I was pretty disappointed after my dinner tonight. Their take-out service, which I know is new, needs a lot of work. Slow service (waited fifteen minutes after appointed pick-up time), the lady on the phone taking the order missed an item which is frustrating, and the food was not warm at all, which I thought it would be after waiting longer than expected. For what you pay, one would expect for them to A.) get your order correct, B.) bring it out on time, and C.) deliver it halfway warm. I really do hope they can make takeout work since they always have such great food! read more

Decided to eat locally during the COVID 19. Requested to sit on patio. Atmosphere was very nice. All associates had mask properly worn. Sanitizer available at entrance. Our waitress ( Row) was very helpful with our selections. Friendly and very attentive but not overly. Food is as exquisite! There was 3 in our party and everyone loved their selections. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy an evening out with friends read more

It was truly a beautiful experience. We sat outdoors where the wood burning fire crackled with the smell of fall but the feel of spring. Our waitress was sophisticated and let us know that this dinner was to be made not just another dinner, but an experience to remember. She wore flattering make up that looked natural with a bold but beautiful lip color that kept you interested on her lips and what she was saying. The wine was served and held in a beautiful iron wine holder to keep it chilled and look elegant at the same time. The food came and my first bite took me immediately back to remembering what it was like to watch my Nana make homemade biscuits in her hot kitchen on a Sunday morning. If you want to have a memory that holds onto you, go to Andrew Michael's. I promise you will not want to leave. read more

This place is GOOD. I had heard a few so/so reviews, so maybe it depends on what you order or how long you wait in line. Let me save you some time. Make a reservation, then go to eat and drink well. My wife and I started with cocktails. I had the Old Memphis (an updated old fashioned) while she had the Tennessee Mule (a Moscow Mule made with their own homemade ginger beer) BOTH were great. Ordered a bottle of Chianti with dinner, so we were feeling no pain. Still could taste though, so I can assure you the gnocchi and the chicken liver were each as good as the other reviews say they are. After some more time, she had the lamb as an entree to rave reviews. I had the duck breast - I repeatedly can't believe how succulent that dish is in the hands of good chef. These can't be the same birds I bring home from Arkansas. Regardless, get the duck breast. Finished off with a chocolate torte, (C'mon, we're celebrating a birthday here). So good. Even nice enough to decorate the plate with a Happy Birthday message that I had forgotten I had mentioned when I made the reservation. All in all, great night, great place and I look forward to going back. read more

Spectacular meal. Table of 5, all had the tasting menu with wine pairing. Portions were small and really small for the South, but we all left full. Food quality was nothing short of spectacular with the freshest ingredients. The server was extremely knowledgeable about the ingredients. The wines were very well paired to the food and were overall above average quality and vintage. I'm already fitting this restaurant into my next Memphis trip. read more

Outstanding meal last night! We've recently moved to Memphis via San Francisco and Toronto and find your food the BEST in Memphis! Your food is inventive and delicious without over doing it and loosing flavors. You have found the perfect balance in all of your dishes. read more

One of the best restaurants in Memphis! Great atmosphere, beautiful bar, excellent service and handcrafted cocktails. Good wine list. Food is creative and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Just flew in from Boston from a business trip and wanted to take my love for a special dinner. Exceeded my expectations, terrific food, great service and fun ambiance in the bar. read more

There's a lot that has to go into a review...way more than just food. We went last evening for my birthday. The food was delicious. The charcuterie platter with an OMG pate was excellent. The pastas were above average. Both the rabbit and the sturgeon entree get very high marks...like NYC marks. The chocolate tart and the mascarpone cheesecake were both worth going back for. However, it's an old house and when all tables are full it's VERY loud. It had no ambience when it was Raji or Garlands. For the price you pay it does seem like they could get a designer to come in and create an ambient mood as memorable as some of the dishes. They told us the egg on the AM Breakfast is a 4 hr. sous vide preparation. You would think if they put that kind of detail in the food they would give some thought to wall color, table settings, art and decorative accessories. We liked our server but she asked us to listen to a VERY long explanation of the menu...mostly telling us what she liked. We didn't ask for help but got lots of explanation that was unnecessary. I'm not sure if there's an expeditor or not but we received one of the three starters and ten minutes later the other three came. We received one of the five pasta dishes and then later the remaining four. We ordered four desserts and actually had enough time to open four wrapped birthday gifts before the coffee came and then we still had to wait for the desserts. Back to my opening statement. My review of the food would be a high 4-star...but everything else that is considered for a review takes it down to a solid 2-star. Awards and cookbooks mean nothing if you can't make the experience worth the $100/person tab. read more

We came here for our anniversary and I have to say I'm going to stick with my original review... The food here is not that great. I eat everything but the food here was too heavy and bland at the same time. We got the 5 course chef pick.... The best part of the 5 dishes was the caprese salad. They brought out the AM dish with grits, eggs, pork belly and rinds... After a few bites my stomach was so heavy I felt like throwing up. And everything had the same pork/bacon smoked flavor... Starting with my smoked strawberry champagne drink. After that breakfast dish they brought out 3 different raveoli dishes... This was probably the 2nd best part, but nothing amazing that I would crave enough to come back. Our main dish was pork again, with the same smokey hammy/bacon flavor with Lima beans. It was too smokey and bland at the same time. I was very disappointed that the chef picked that as their dish to impress us. Dessert was ok, again nothing amazing. The popcorn ice ceam was good, tastes like salted caramel ice cream I get at miss Cordelia's, the panna cotta was herb infused, I'll give tem credit for creativity. The mixed drinks were ok too nothing amazing, I'm surprised they don't have more Fresh fruit drinks... Next time ill stick with wine if that tells you anything. The server was great, he was attentive and answered all our questions. The meal ended up costing $240 with tip, which I don't mind at all since we eat downtown all the time, but the whole time I was thinking I could have had a way better meal somewhere else for that price or less, or a new clutch. I don't think I'll be coming back again. read more