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    Cafe Michelina

    3.7 (305 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fried Calamari
    Gloria L.

    I love a cute lowkey restaurant spot! My friend and I came on a Saturday around 7:30 PM and we didn't have a reservation but we were seated immediately. They gave us an option for indoor or outdoor seating and we chose outdoor because it wasn't too hot. Despite being outdoors, the service was excellent and we didn't feel neglected If you and your friend aren't that hungry, ordering one entree to share along with apps is more than enough because the portions are very generous. My friend and I only ate half of our entrees. The calamari was good but I highly recommend the mozzarella sticks. The breading isn't like your normal mozzarella sticks - it's super crispy! It is BYOB which makes the atmosphere that much more enjoyable! Whether it's girls night out or date night, definitely recommend this spot!

    Creamy Linguini pesto chicken cutlet burrata
    Jason P.

    Place is legit! Apps were all pretty good (rice balls, fried ravioli, calamari). I've been a few times over the years and the entrees are always great! This time I had one of the specials (creamy pesto linguini with a fried chicken cutlet and a burrito on top) - literally so good. They also make a really good stuffed rigatoni with vodka sauce. No frills inside type of place - giving old school Italian vibes. Waiter was great and service was overall was quick. It's also BYOB which is a plus! If you're in Hoboken definitely check it out.

    Pearce D.

    One of the last classic BYOBs in Hoboken. Good food, big portions at reasonable prices. Fun atmosphere too

    Chicken

    Ordered a Caesar salad and the stuffed rigatoni with chicken. I spent $70 on my order and got portion sizes that would be too small for even children. The pasta and chicken came ice cold and the salad had zero flavor to the dressing and no parmasen cheese. My rigatoni looks like someone ate more than half the dish. I called the restaurant to see if they would send me a decent size portion and they said there was nothing they could do. Very disappointed, I always try to support local businesses.

    Tiramisu and Limoncello Float
    Pinky N.

    Classic NJ Italian in every way. Fun and lively atmosphere, friendly service. BYO. They don't take reservations - we were there on a fairly busy night and I liked that the host was ruthlessly fair about seating - party must be complete and there when the table is ready, otherwise on to the next. We sat outside which was really nice - felt the atmosphere but it wasn't too loud. We tried a bunch of pastas. Portions are generous, and the food is straight forward. My friend thought the meat sauce was one of the best he has had, and I also really enjoyed the vodka sauce. The arrabbiata had a real kick! I loved the super garlicky garlic bread. My eggplant parm was a little too oily, but I still enjoyed it. The desserts were also nice - a ladyfinger dense tiramisu and very lemony limoncello float. Would recommend if you're in the area and craving simple, classic Italian food.

    Hollie R.

    Love this little spot. Stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night. They were full, but they kindly sat us as we agreed to be gone before the reservation for their one open table arrived. We had the mussels in red sauce, fettuccine alfredo, and the zuppa de pesce. All delicious. The spot is casual and a BYOB. Make a reservation!

    Cacio e pepe topped with chicken cutlet
    Samantha C.

    Delicious food, great portions, BYOB, lively crowd inside, casual outdoor seating and incredibly friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back here!

    Eggplant Parmigiana
    Mary K.

    Cafe Michelina is a Hoboken staple; their food is consistently delicious, and who doesn't love a BYOB restaurant!? The food is definitely 4 stars, but I'd give it a 3.5 if I could for two reasons: 1. Service here is VERY quick... not somewhere you can linger over a glass of wine. They bring out bread and bruschetta as soon as you sit, and before you know it - entrees are arriving. While the servers don't explicitly ask you to hurry, they clear plates the second you put your fork down and bring the check immediately if you decline dessert. 2. I was happy to see my husband's long-time favorite "special" finally on the menu permanently - stuffed rigatoni with chicken in vodka sauce - but was a little shocked when the bill came and it was $29. This just seemed unnecessarily overpriced compared to most entrees which are $16-$20.

    Stuffed rigatoni with chicken
    Kristin A.

    Came to Café M Friday night for dinner since I had been seeing lots of Instagram stories/posts about the food and I wanted to try. Its been over a few years since I've ate there. We got there around 7 pm and they helped add a table outside for us since we brought our dog and every table was taken. Service was mixed throughout the meal. Since we were off on the side, we had to really try to track down servers when we needed something. I asked our server what the rice ball special was stuffed with and she candidly replied she had no idea and it was only her second day. We heard the table behind us send back their salad since it was 'stale.' We weren't really sure how the meal was going to go after that. To start, we got the rice balls special. An order came with two - Very tasty and came out nice & hot. Pretty sure they were stuffed with prosciutto but the waitress never confirmed. For our mains, we ordered the stuffed rigatoni with chicken in vodka sauce and the chicken cutlet Cacio e Pepe peppe which was a special. Portions were big. The cacio e Pepe was a bit dry and overcooked; could've used more sauce. The rigatoni dish was very rich and tasty. Plenty of vodka sauce. We left with leftovers that we haven't ate yet. My stomach was bothering me after dinner that night, so not sure if it was the food or not. Overall, it was an average experience.

    Chicken cutlet with spaghetti and vodka sauce take out

    Cafe Michelina has been a go to for the last 2 years now! Amazing service and food. We go about 2-3 times a month and every time we try other places we just wish it was as good as the food and service at Michelinas! Can't say enough good things!

    Great experience, love the stuffed chicken parm with penne vodka. Delicious . I'll definitely come back. The service was good . Thank you

    Cacio e Pepe

    I have been coming to Cafe for the past 7 years and it is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in Hoboken. The service is great every time and staff is very attentive and friendly!! The food is delicious and comes out steaming. My favorite is the stuffed rigatoni with vodka sauce with chicken cutlets, that's their specialty. I would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends and family.

    Gnocchi with vodka sauce with fresh burrata and a chicken cutlet

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