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    Miceli's Italian Restaurant

    3.5 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    MICELI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Odessa P.

    First time dining here and I was pleased. food is great, big serving and authentic italian taste. Our server was nice, he welcomed us and seated in a nice booth with a staff singing nearby. Bathroom is well-maintained. Parking is walking distance and complicated since theres a lot of private property nearby, read the street signs to avoid parking violation, that's why I gave 4 stars. Overall, it's a fun place to dine in.

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    Dari P.

    First we attended an event at the Egyptian Theater around the corner. Everything here went well. We were seated right away with a choice of tables. The waiter was very good with quick service. I ordered chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. With a bit of added sugar, the sauce was delicious. The ceiling is covered with hanging wine bottles. The outsides are individually decorated. We had a very nice experience here.

    Adrian F.

    This place is old Los Angeles in the best possible way. Not fake-old. Not Instagram-old. Real, survived-the-decades old. Lunch here with my friend Michael felt like stepping onto a movie set where Italy had a baby with a Golden Age Hollywood set designer, and nobody ever told them to update anything--because why would you? The red booths, the murals, the dim lighting... it's part trattoria, part time machine. Miceli's Italian Restaurant has been holding court since the late 1940s, back when Hollywood still wore suits to lunch and martinis were considered a food group. You can feel it the second you walk in. This place has seen deals, dates, heartbreak, auditions, and probably a few quiet meltdowns in the bathroom mirror. I ordered the meatball sub, expecting something decent. What I got instead was a small religious experience. For all that is holy, it came with a side of marinara--unasked, unprompted, and deeply appreciated. That's not a menu choice. That's wisdom. That's someone in the kitchen saying, "We know how this is supposed to be eaten." The meatballs were tender, sauced properly, and unapologetically old-school. No foam. No reinterpretation. Just food doing its job. Service was excellent--warm, attentive, and human. Not scripted. Not rushed. The kind of service that reminds you restaurants used to be about hospitality, not just turnover metrics. Prices? Fair. Shockingly fair for Hollywood. Another relic from a time before everyone lost their damn minds. Next time--and there will be a next time--I'm going for the lasagna, because if the meatball sub is any indication, they understand the fundamentals.

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    Deanna B.

    My husband and his best friends grew up in Hollywood. This afternoon it was a day going down memory lane. Movie at the Egyptian and dinner at Miceli's. Never been before. Definitely old school Hollywood haunt. Live piano and waiters singing. We ordered before the entertainment started. Unbeknownst to me our waiter was one of the singers. Very wonderful voice. Dinner came, mine Chicken Parmigiana. What a gorgeous plate of food. The chicken was tender, the sauce was flavorful with cheese on top. Was so yummy! Husband and friend ordered the lasagna with sausage. They said it was awesome as they remembered. I hope to go back and have some of the other choices.

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    Neal G.

    We took the kids to Hollywood for a musical and stopped in here for dinner. Staff were very friendly and seated us immediately without a reservation. The waiter was great and had an incredible voice. The piano player was amazing and fun, and we all enjoyed the food. Place has a nice vibe and would be great for a date, too.

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    Jes D.

    We had the most amazing Saturday night at Miceli's in Hollywood. We made a res but not sure if it's always necessary. We had a seat right by the live piano player. Our server Oliver was absolutely incredible and even sang a few songs with the piano. It was such a fun dining experience experience unlike others in LA, took my back to the 90s. We wanted a fun old hollywood experience as locals and that's exactly what we got. The house Chianti was also great and for a fair price.

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    Kaitlin T.

    Perfect classic italian spot. I've always seen this place when I'm passing through Hollywood so I finally gave it a try and I'm so glad I did! Miceli's will definitely be a new go-to when I'm craving some old-school homemade Italian food. The ambiance here feels very New York City Italian restaurant with a touch of old Hollywood glamour. The caesar salad was very good (quite large so perfect to split with someone), we also had the creamy pesto fettuccine and the rigatoni bolognese which were both delicious. The portions are good for the price and both of these pastas reheated well as leftovers! I unfortunately didn't take a picture of our dinner because we were too eager to eat but I did get a pic of the cannoli for dessert! it was the perfect size and not too sweet. We also really enjoyed the live piano playing as we ate, as well as getting to hear the staff (one of which was our waitress!) sing classics every now and then. Overall really cozy vibe that makes you forget you're in the chaos of Hollywood boulevard.

    Courtney S.

    I love Micellis! I've been going to their Studio City location since I was a kid! This was my first time visiting the Hollywood location, it's a bit smaller but is more wheelchair friendly for my grandma. The service was fantastic! My grandma is in a wheelchair and has mild dementia and they were so great to her! The service really made the night. I got the eggplant parm and it was delicious! We all shared a pizza and it was very good! I also love the clam pizza(don't knock it til you try it). I got a Negroni and my grandma got a grasshopper and the drinks were great! Highly recommend!

    Alisha S.

    I came here with my son chasing the Hollywood History that Miceli's offers and hoping for a little ghost hunting as mentioned in the book Gourmet Ghosts. We didn't find any ghosts, but we did have an excellent time. It was a rainy day and Miceli's had a wonderful cozy ambience. We know this restaurant is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Hollywood and there are a lot of rumours about who used to eat here. We did find the pig from the original Pig n Whistle restaurant that the owner of Miceli's rescued when the aforementioned restaurant burned down. The service was good. I was not a fan of the chicken picatta (rubbery) and the waiter was gracious enough to bring me an entirely new entree. My son was very happy with his order and my new entree of eggplant parmiagiana was good. I don't think you should come here expecting transcendent Italian food, but you should come here for a decent lunch and especially the atmosphere. I've lived in LA forever and I can't believe the number of places that have come and gone. It is so nice to see a place that has stood the test of time. You're dining in the same spot as so many Hollywood denizens before you.

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    Eric U.

    ​I'm not sure if I can say this was the worst food I've ever had. It just came frustratingly close to being completely disappointing. My wife and I and our group really wanted to like Miceli's Italian in Hollywood. It's such a charming, old school place, and it was so busy that I thought the food would be amazing here. ​The biggest tragedy is that the staff was so nice, and the service itself was very good. The kitchen seriously needs to up their game. ​Our timing was poor. We had a show to attend, and the pace was extremely slow. We waited a full 45 minutes just for our appetizer combo, and it was an hour later when our main food finally arrived. This forced us to rush through the meal, which made the disappointment sting even more. ​The food issues started immediately: the appetizer combo was room temperature at best, and the marinara sauce was completely cold. We couldn't eat it, but our waiter was kind enough to remove it from our bill. Aside from the pizza, the bread, and the house salads, nothing else hit the mark. ​For our main course, my wife and I both had the Chicken Piccanti. This dish was nothing special, and the temperature inconsistency was weird. The chicken was cold and dry, the pasta was warm, and only the veggies were hot. It was clear the components weren't plated together in time. ​All in all, we were very disappointed. Perhaps our expectations were too high, but Miceli's needs to work hard on consistency and temperature control.

    Charlie H.

    What an amazing quiet restaurant just off of the chaotic mad max world that is Hollywood blvd. Come at 5:30pm on a Saturday and enjoy a live piano player that adds the perfect background noise. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.

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    Amazing food and experience. I love the live music and the friendly staff. I would love to go more often, I truly enjoyed it.

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    Do they have happy hour?

    No

    Do they serve carrot cake?

    Yes

    Is there big or is enough parking?

    There is a large paid public parking lot across the street. The restaurant will validate for a portion of the parking but make sure to ask the parking attendant before you park.

    What time does the singing start?

    I've only been there for dinner and it usually started around 6pm. But, I think it varies.

    Does Micelli's allow separate checks?

    No.

    Is it good for kids?

    Yeah pretty much

    Any gluten free options?

    We always have things that are naturally gluten free like proteins, salads and veggies, and we usually have gluten pasta and gluten free flatbread for pizzas. However, we are definitely not a gluten free kitchen so we can never make anything that we… Read more

    Do they accept walk ins or reservation only?

    Walk ins are fine, I was able to do a walk in

    How much is the corkage fee?

    $15

    Do they have any vegan options?

    Yes they do have vegan options on the menu. Check it out!http://www.micelisrestaurant.com/menu.htm

    What is the nearest parking structure? I would prefer that over street parking if possible

    Yes Nicole, Drive about 100 feet past the front door and you'll see a lot. You need to pay first then get your parking validated by Miceli's. :-)

    I just made a reservation through Yelp. Are there any problems with Yelp Reservations that I should know about?

    I did the same and had no problem.

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