Authentic Italian. Period. Moved from Italy 4 years ago and have been dedicated to house made pastas, pizza, and sauces ever since. The wine options are amazingly large for a small Italian bistro. A must visit for anyone that appreciates REAL Italian cooking. Don't let the location in the Miramar Outlet mall fool you. The best Italian I've had in years! read more

Caffe' da Michele - Prosciutto & Burrata appetizer. - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

Came to Caffè da Michele Osteria Italiana with our group of four for a late lunch after a morning spent outlet mall shopping. It was a pleasant day and there were two tables occupied outside and none inside, a pretty light amount of guests. We decided to sit indoors at a four top near the door to get a little ambiance and stay out of the sun. We ordered three pizzas between us, as two people were splitting one and two others were having their own. Service was an indifferent, impersonal and lackadaisical, especially considering the place was nearly empty. Compounding the lack of check-ins and lack of service attention is that the servers have very limited, frankly only rudimentary English language skills. So you are pretty much limited to only very basic one word questions or answers, or pointing at items on the menu. After a fair amount of time after ordering, maybe about say 25 to 30 minutes, a server brought out two pizzas, dropped them at our table, and abruptly left without saying a word, or offering an opportunity to speak with them. After about five to ten minutes, and no check-in by the server, I flagged them down with my arms. I wanted to make sure they got the order for the other pizza. They quickly nodded and left without a word on what was going on with the other pizza. Finally after about another 20 or 25 minutes they brought out the other pizza, also without a word as to why it was delayed. I can only come to two possible conclusions about what happened: either they forgot about the third pizza until asked, or somehow their pizza oven only cooks two pizzas at a time - this seems unlikely as the pizzas are fairly small and being shaped like flatbreads, more than two should fit in their pizza oven. The pizza itself was pretty good. I had the Capricciosa and it had tasty toppings of San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, artichoke heart, prosciutto di Parma, olives and mushrooms. While the toppings were good, I thought the crust was a bit doughy and could have used a little char. Would not come back however, with the absolutely lousy service. Too bad. read more

Incredibly authentic Italian food coming from the perspective of someone who has travelled Italy. Ignore the older negative reviews, they have new owners who are very nice and hospitable. Could not recommend this restaurant more! read more

I don't have any pictures of my food from my last visit here but it wasn't my first visit. They have inside and outside seating which is very nice depending on the day! I do typically get pasta when at an Italian restaurant but I was craving pizza so I got the burrata pizza! The service was a little slow but they did have a few tables to take care of and only looked like a few people were working. My pizza came out and there was something off about it. I'm not too sure what possibly the large sizzle of olive oil I wasn't expecting or what but I didn't love it. I did still eat it however because I don't like to waste food. I will definitely be back but probably won't have pizza next time. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

This dining venue is located in a lovely shopping plaza. This restaurant has just been taken over by a new owner. In general, the ambiance is nice particularly when one is able to sit outside on the patio for dinner. We enjoyed our waiter who was very friendly. Bread consisted of small squares and rather crispy The meatball appetizer consisted of 3 very small meatballs which were in the okay league - not tasty enough for us. Three of the group ordered pasta dishes, one with red sauce, one with carbonara, and one with alfredo which was the creamier sauce and was more pleasing. The fourth entree was that of eggplant. A huge impressive bowl was received with a 4" by 4" square of eggplant perhaps about one inch high - no pasta was included. That was a first in our history and we dine at numerous restaurants. It was shocking and although good, totally disappointing. That in itself convinced at least two of us to never return there. Unfortunately, something happened to the pictures that were taken, but that eggplant sure was petite! read more

Michele is as talented a chef as he is warm, friendly, and passionate about his creations. His enthusiasm comes through with each bite. Da Michele Osteria is at a great location--Miromar Mall, which has plenty of parking and shops to enjoy before or after you enjoy a nice meal. The menu and wine list have options for everyone. The staff are friendly, and if you see Michele he will be more than happy to tell you all about his delicious food. read more

Absolutely delicious! True homemade yumminess! Should have posted pics of the food, but my family inhaled it and wanted to order more. New owners so friendly! Support this place. You won't be sorry. read more

Food is great and I love the vibe and wine choices. A real underrated gem at the Miromar mall.

Ok, want to pretend you are at a bistro on the streets of Rome, go to cafe de Michele in Miramar. Homemade pasta, farm fresh vegetables and savory flavors. All the time being treated like royalty from the owners, recently relocated from Italy. read more

The premise of this spot is great. Unfortunately the owner just needs help to service his customers. Had the sausage and mushroom panini. Bread was excellent and warm, sausage barely warm and mushrooms ( not fresh) were cold as if they had been pulled from the fridge. Just a sandwich. Not a thimble of any side and at that price point, I would think a touch of pasta salad might be in order. This owner does EVERYTHING. It doesn't translate well to a sit down cafe. It certainly does seem to have potential. read more

Phenomenal scratch Italian food. The Fettuccine Alfredo was sublime. The Bolognese was flavorful and hearty. But don't miss the desserts. The cannoli was made in-house and was simply the best ever. House made cheesecake with fresh berry compote and the tiramisu are not to be missed. read more

What a great spot!!! The menu is perfect size with all the dishes you would expect. Great wine list too. The portions sizes are perfect. We have not had a pizza like that since we were in Italy!!! Everyone needs to try Michele's. Don't be in a rush. It's just the two of them running everything. Which makes the experience so special. Wish we took pictures to post. Sorry. Thank you Caffe da Michele for a great meal!! read more

Called in a lunch order from the road on my way to Miami. Phone was routed to a central answering service before having to be patched to the restaurant. 2 pasta dishes and a tiramisu came to $66! I don't even think the pasta was fresh pasta. The pasta was stuck together for the fettuccine Alfredo and very "gluey". Flavor was mediocre at best. The parm was canned/shaker and not fresh, either. If you're going to charge me $24 and $28 for a lunch pasta, at least add fresh cheese... The "linguini" (actually served spaghetti) and meatballs had a red sauce that was nothing spectacular. I wouldn't be surprised if it was jarred or canned. The meatballs were underwhelming. The interior is quite small but they have a nice outdoor area with a few tables and linen tablecloths. Service was ok. Won't be back. read more

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Excellent italian cuisine with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The best eggplant parmigiana i have ever had.

The food is amazing. Authentic non Americanized food. They made my mother's 95th birthday very special. . The service is very efficient and happy. Even when under stress they are happy. They have wonderful outdoor seating as well as air conditioned indoor seating. The ambiance is very romantic and business casual. Dress up or wear your shopping outfit since they are in a mall . read more

Caffe' da Michele - Mom and my brother Michale. - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

Food was genuinely amazing, but the best part was the service. The owners just moved here from Italy and they make you feel like family. Feels exactly like a cafe you would find in Italy. read more

If you're in the mood for fantastic Italian food Caffe da Michele is a perfect choice. We went here for an event and we were blown away by how good the food was. The pasta was fresh, made by the owners brother. The dishes were full of flavor and really let the fresh ingredients shine. The suggested wine pairing went with each dish beautifully. The owner was very personable, his passion for the food he creates is clearly evident and makes you excited for the food. I went with my mom, who is Italian. The food was so good, it even got her stamp pf approval and she agreed she would definitely come again. read more

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Another delicious lunch while doing some shopping. Prosciutto and mozzarella and grandma's meatball paninis were both perfect! We tried their red sangria for the first time today and it did not disappoint. It was surprisingly strong and delicious. Next time, definitely trying their aperol spritz! As always, we finished the meal with their espresso and cappuccino. A must have! read more

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Fantastic restaurant tucked away at the Miramar outlets in Estero. I discovered it accidentally while shopping and it's been my go-to place ever since. We regularly go for dinner every other Friday night and many Sundays for a family dinner. The food is incredible and authentic Italian. The wine list is extensive and superb. The new owner is hands on, friendly and like family already. We miss Michele but Stefano has stepped in and kept a friendly welcoming ambiance at the restaurant along with the incredible menu created by his talented wife aptly named Chef Michele. read more

Excellent quality true Italian cuisine. Excellent service by owner Stephano and his wife the chef!

Very authentic Italian food. I enjoy carbonara and lasagna and there selections of wine.

Went there for dinner and should have known is was sub-par, there was no one in the place, but we were hungry and it was getting late. Way over priced for mediocre food. Won't be back. read more

The owners and sweet and really enjoy having you as their guests. The food is all hand made and his wine is imported from the town he is from in Italy. read more

Overpriced for the taste. Chicken Alfredo sauce was lacking flavor and taste. Chicken Caesar Salad was okay once I added lemon to it. Before I added the lemon I would not have liked to eat it. Also $4 for regular water and $8 to add chicken to meal. Overpriced for okay food. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

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We came here from Ave Maria to have dinner. We told the waiter we didn't eat meat. He recommended the carbonara and we also ordered salmon. The carbonara had meat (pork) so we tried picking it off the top, but it was all through the dish. When we mentioned it to him, he said they would make a new dish. We were ok with that, but I didn't think that the new dish without the pork would taste completely different. It was an unflavored pile of expensive pasta. We ended up taking it home as leftovers for our pups. I was frustrated with myself for not speaking up about it. But after thinking about it, the waiter should have recommended that they make a different dish, because the one we ordered wouldn't have tasted the same with the meat omitted. I would've rather picked through the first dish with the meat and had them comp. it. At least offer a comp. dessert for the error. Pretty bummed. read more

Caffe' da Michele - Artichokes. These were yummy. - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

My wife and I were shopping at Miramar Outlets yesterday and discovered an Italian restaurant you'd wish you had in your neighborhood and you'd never expect to find among the stores at the outlet mall. It's Caffe' da Michele Osteria Italiana. Great food. An impressively large wine list. Great prices. And homemade pastas and bread. We ordered wines by the glass (so we could try more than one kind) -- a primitivo and a montepulciano. Both were wonderful, and very reasonably priced ($10 each). We had the Pappardelle alla Bolognese and the Lasagna alla Bolognese e Besciamella, and split a Caesar salad (with real Caesar dressing). All three were excellent. The host / server / owner was gracious and enthusiastic and clearly this place is a labor of love -- and it shows. read more

We ordered takeout online and it was ready when we arrived. So easy! Parking was convenient. We had Pappardelle alla Bolognese - a huge portion that fed two of us. We should have ordered a salad but we know for next time that it doesnt come with a side salad. We will be back next time we are in Estero. A super place for take out and I am sure it would be great to eat in as well. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

Love, love, love this place. We were shopping in the mall for back to school and I had read so many reviews of this restaurant that I wanted to stop and see what the hype was. We stopped by for lunch and it was pretty quiet so we were seated promptly. We asked the waiter for recommendations and he was awesome, we ordered the burrata and prosciutto appetizer and it was perfect for the hot summer days. In addition we ordered the calamari and we enjoyed how fresh it tasted. Finally, we had to try the pasta and so I ordered the bolognese and I fell in love. I want to come back and try more, the staff was super helpful and lovely. The space was clean and modern but with a homey warm feel. read more

Cozy cafe, nice atmosphere. While the main course is being served, warm bread with fine olive oil and herbs will be brought to you. The portions of pasta that we ordered were very hearty and insanely delicious. Pet friendly, which is very important to me. Our dogs were kindly offered to bring a bowl of water The only thing I would like is that regular water was served with ice. And everything is fine, I will be happy to come back here again read more

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Small Italian place in the Miramar outlets. We went for the first time on a slow Monday. Everything we ordered was amazing. Broccoli rabe, sausage and cavatelli was off the charts! Service was great and we are always very happy to support a family business! read more

Great pastas and nice wait staff . When we have our friends and family visit , we make it a point to comeback and have never been disappointed. read more

The best in SWFL. Service, ambiance, homemade italian! If your near Estero 75 S at Corkscrew X123 stop at the Miromar Outlets! read more

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This is the First time at this restaurant located in an Outlet Mall/Department Stores in Estero, FL Service is a disappointment. Staff does not understand or communicate basic english, thus the orders were a mess. Prices shocking-worst than NYC. For two people the bill came $156.57 with the following break-down. One bottle Pellegrino sparking water $7 Two glassess of Chardoney Olilla @24 Two Minestrone soups $36 ($18 each, even in NYC this is not the case) Two Ravioli all' Aragosta $64 (was told comes with salads on the side, however it was only with tomato can sauce), basic ravioli like in a fast food place. Not at all Italian in content and presentation. If we bought ravioli in supermarket and made it home, it would be way more tasty. Two Machiato charged as espresso $6 One Tiramisu shared $10, which indeed were 4 ladies fingers covered with expreso and cream on top in our presence and sprinkled with cacao, nothing as standard tiramisu. It saves a lot of effort and material, thus they make more profit without providing the food that can justify $10. Hope this helps the public to understand where are they getting to. Thanks. read more

Went again tonight. No other patrons in the restaurant. I had iced tea and other people in our group ordered wine. I stared with the Cesar salad and had the gnocchi in a green pesto sauce with burrata cheese. It was delicious. The portions for the entrees aren't huge but satisfying amount. My husband had a meatball panini and he said it was delicious. Other meals were the lobster ravioli and the bolognese sauce spaghetti. We opted out of dessert. Our meal was good. Service is good. The place is casual with outdoor dining. They leave the door open so you won't get frozen out from the a/c. Sometimes restaurants are too cold to be comfortable. Not a problem here. read more

If I could give this place one star I would. Overpriced terrible Italian food. The meatballs tasted like microwaved frozen meatballs. My pasta was literally just boiled noodles and one piece of sausage for 30$. I've also never had a bad ceaser salad because I LOVE ceaser salad but this was AWFUL! Was made with Djon mustard and had no flavor. Salt wasn't even enough to make this food edible. And the prices ?? Goodbye. read more

Caffe' da Michele - The 30$ pasta with no sauce or flavor ... - Italian Near Me - Estero, Florida

On the way taking my daughter to the airport we stopped at Miromar and we're looking for a quick bite and found Caffe da Michele and glad we did the food was excellent and fresh and the service was great. The owners are from Italy and do a great job. read more

Amazing and very traditional Itália. restaurant tucked inside the outlet mall. Leonardo is an amazing host and you cannot go wrong here. Just be advised that they make traditional Italian pastas that are not "Americanized" Suggestions: linguini alla carbonara and lasagna are to die for! read more

Stopped here on our way to airport. It's part of a large outlet store area. Food was amazing. Highly recommend the gnocchi. Service was fast. Would love to come back here for the food alone. read more

You would never expect this place in an outlet mall. I've been to Italy and Sicily many times and boy Does this place take me back!!! If you don't try this place out you are the one missing out. And if you have never had tiramisu prepared tableside it is a must do here. Don't see what you want on the menu? ask for it he will make it for you!!! Best Italian I have ever had in the United States, No joke. read more

Nestled in the Miramar Outlets next to the New Balance outlet store is the best new restaurant opened 3 weeks ago. The owner is amazingly humble and gracious . Coming from Italy , he lovingly prepares homemade pasta, sauces, breads, dressings and his restaurant is open to all who enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Saw lots of families and couples. We had a great meal topped off with tiramisu made table side. The spaghetti bolognese is to die for as is the chicken Milanese. Leo , our server , was gracious and kind as was the whole staff. You want to eat here not only because the food is stellar but the people who run it are too. Lovely interior, nice wine selection, great music and a sense that the owner and the staff really appreciate your presence.. I say this with sincerity, this is a place you must try not only for the quality of the food but for the experience of an owner who passionately cares about his customers and his craft. read more

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