I had the roast chicken and I found it dry for a restaurant dish, and it was the thigh! I saw another table ordered the same dish, and I could tell it was also dry. The meat did not glisten as a moist thigh piece should have. The sauce seasoning and the chicken were bland and non-descript. Of course all the pasta dishes were drowning in sauce, but they don't give you bread to sop it up. Pasta was not al denté either. I tasted one person's dish, and it immediately struck me how similar it tasted to sauce-in-a-jar that I buy at Costco. To top it off, the seafood was over cooked. In conclusion, I will not be coming back. For the $$$$ I paid, it's only worth 1star. All the clients dressed up for the occasion, and I'm surprised at the level of the food they are serving. read more

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Ever since Piatto closed down, I've been on a search for a new fine dining Italian restaurant. Happy to say that I think my search is finally over! I feel like I haven't enjoyed a restaurant meal this much in so long. Service was amazing, and everyone was super friendly. The atmosphere was classy and cozy, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered, except the drink and desserts, were daily specials. We ordered: Appetizer - Elk sausage with caramelized apples Main courses - 1. Mahi Mahi / 2. Pork medallions and scallops Dessert - 1. Creme caramel (free for birthdays!) / 2. B-52 Cheesecake Drinks: 6oz featured white wine This spot is definitely now my new go-to for special occasions! read more

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This is our go to place for a special occasion. The food is excellent, and the service cannot be beat. I recommend the lemon veal and antipasto plate. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere. read more

We had our Christmas Dinner with colleagues here. Good food! Service was awesome. Ambiance is great for date nights. read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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A high end spot for modern Italian in the quaint Clarkson neighbourhood. Very clean and comfortable dining area with attentive service. Ordered the insalata caprese to start. Very fresh ingredients and well put together. Also had the branzino and the orecchiette which were hearty and simple. The culinary experience wasn't a wild ride of flavour, but for a pleasant and inoffensive meal this spot does the trick. read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Insalata caprese - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Went to get takeout for a birthday dinner and decided to treat ourselves! First time customer and was looking forward to try this restaurant. The entrance is LITERALLY a backdoor so you won't be able to find it on the road, you have to drive behind the parking lot. The exterior looks nice, what a shame it's closed. Food: We found the salad portions a little small for what it cost but it still tasted delicious. I personally would go for the arugula salad as it tasted refreshing and amazing. The pecans also added a nice crunch to it. The lobster pasta was phenomenal, it's creamy and filling. Definitely would get this if I were dining in person. I also loved the gnocchi pasta as well. The gnocchis were soft and tender, mixed with the marinara sauce and cheese, it was absolutely phenomenal. I forgot what i ordered but it was an appetizer of sorts, it looked like a meatball but tasted like a potatoes. In all, the food was phenomenal. We were also given a side of bread that we completely had forgotten about, it would taste amazing if you heat it up a little and dip it in sauce! Curb side pickup: Pickup was easy and quick. We paid on the phone and the waiter brought the food to our car which we appreciated. Keep the receipt if you want to visit again for 10 percent off! Overall: Lovely restaurant, would love to give it a try once it's open for dine ins. Had a great experience and would definitely recommend this restaurant ! read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This is a great spot for business dinner. Quiet restaurant with an old school Italian fine dining feel.

My partner wanted to try it out after we've seen tons of ads on insauga.com website. I wanted to go to Capra's Kitchen nearby (which I regret not going because of tonight's meal). We didn't know there was free parking behind it so we parked at the plaza across from it on the main lakeshore street. The atmosphere is quaint and it looks like a hidden gem to bring your date. Question: would I go back?? NO! Why? Read below..... Happy: Service was wonderful and the food came out quickly. There was bread, but it wasn't anything to remember by. My partner's farfalle pasta with shredded crab meat was hot and had good flavour to it. The portion is pretty good for $21. No veggies were added. Unhappy: I ordered veal al limone with roasted potatoes and some veggies which were cold. The three pieces veal didn't appear fresh and wasn't the same temperature of hotness as my partner's dish. The sauce was sour so it was a turn off. I understand it's cooked with lemon BUT it tasted like bad meat gone wrong. I decided not to finish it to avoid stomach flu - in case. For $24, I'll rather get a simple noodle soup to fill me up. Definitely regret coming here. Not a happy feeling leaving the place. And it was a pricey dinner. Verdict: we had to get bubble tea to cheer us up. read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Do not order this dish. - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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We were a table of 6 and no menus provided at outstart. approx 30 mins until drink order. waitress was nice and friendly however absent most of the time. App to entree was an hour. Found it loud and had to ask companions to repeat several times. entire visit resulted in taking three hours due to lack of attention from staff. I have worked as a waitress and very tolerant to issues. This felt extremely poor. Very disappointing and will not be back. read more

I went here for the first time because I saw an ad for the Taste of Clarkson which is happening until February 10, 2017. Came here for dinner and it was very cozy and intimate. The server was very friendly. However, I cannot say that I was blown away. First of all, take the name of the restaurant literally. I came in through the big sign on top of the front door facing Lakeshore Blvd. There was a party in a room that I peeked in and later found out was a private room. I walked downstairs to a door leading to the outside. I walked around outside trying to find another entrance. It was very dark and damp that night and it was a bit weird walking around looking for the "main entrance" in the dark back alley/parking lot. Anyways, so I found a sign, I entered the doorway. I was led to a hallway, which again had private rooms and then the main room to the left. It was hardly recognizable as the main entrance. There was no host/hostess. I saw the bar and asked if this was the main entrance. Alas, so it was. I was directed to my table. I liked the cozy neighbourhood vibe. Really great if you wish to have an extended conversation prior to the appetizer coming. It took quite awhile to come. Good thing there was bread you can dip in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The food was okay. The mushroom bruschetta was fine, but even after the long wait for it, it wasn't magnificent. Also had the ravioli with boar bacon. This was great, I loved it, but the sauce was just a tad bit on the salty side. The dessert, white chocolate tart was good. The entire meal was good, however, not excellent. The fact that the appetizers came so late and the maze I had to go through before I found the place contributed to the whole evening being just an okay evening out. read more

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It's too bad we can't give half-stars, because the Yelp rating is right on the money. It's not often that I visit Clarkson to eat at a high-end joint, but when I do, it's usually for special occasions or big dinners with friends. While Solstice is my go-to place in town, I couldn't say no to a family bash for my aunt's 40th birthday at Michael's Back Door, often held up as the "best kept not-so-secret" in the village. Everyone's tried it at least once, from local patrons to politicians, and the restaurant has been a mainstay within the community for nearly four decades, so they're clearly doing something right. Maybe it was an off night, but I came away feeling underwhelmed, and that's from someone who was jonesing to visit this place for years. Things got off to a strange start when I and two other members of our party entered the restaurant and confirmed our reservation for a 5 p.m. start. When we told the man at the front desk (who I think was the floor manager) that two members of our party had cancelled at the last minute, he had an odd look of disdain on his face that almost veered into outright annoyance, and he disappeared for the most of the night. Luckily, our server, a charming fellow with a fancy tie, was much better served and was friendly and chatty. Our group had missed the 2018 summer Taste of Clarkson event by a week, so I settled for the strozzapreti ($22), which is S-shaped pasta with sausage, rapini and caramelized onions. While the pasta had bursts of flavour from the combination of items, I couldn't help but feel that it desperately needed a sauce to set it off. Compared with the penne ($22) that my mother ordered, which was drowning in cream vodka sauce, I felt like I'd been a bit gypped. Maybe it was by design. Reports from the other party members' dishes (including Branzino [seared bass], roasted chicken and veal scallopini) seemed to be solid, if not excellent, across the board. I was disappointed in particular by two things: 1) The servers don't adequately tell you (or act cagey) about what the prices for their daily specials are. They tell you WHAT the items are, and confirm with you if you want to order the items, but it seems more like they're trying to upsell the diner on items with hidden costs than accurately stating it upfront. My mother and brother went for an order of Burrata cheese (admittedly, part of a special batch which was flown in and arrived in the city just a day before), only to find out that the small portion cost $25 an order as the bills were being sorted out. Not communicated upfront. 2) At the end of the night, despite being gracious and friendly with my aunt regarding the cutting of the birthday cake, a second server who brought out slices suddenly turned around and got a bit abrupt/snippy when we asked her to split the bill, claiming she couldn't do it and was busy with other tables before walking off. Luckily, our original friendly server stepped in and handled it, no problem. I don't know - I love the ambiance, how private the restaurant feels and some of the service, but I found myself disappointed in several respects by the food. Even the bread felt a bit lackluster - what, is Solstice the only joint in town that not only pushes fresh bread (no rock-hard piece), but churns it out without the customer even asking? We couldn't even eat half the bread here because the bread was getting stale. Maybe I need another visit to check it out further, but I'm middle of the road on this one. Might be worth a visit during a special promotion, but not worth going out of your way here otherwise. Compared to Michael's, the staff at Solstice dote on my group each time we visit, and I always feel like a king there. Tonight, I just felt like we were getting pushed out the door as quick as possible. read more

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Disappointing experience First time at this restaurant. Very good wait staff. They were promoting their Wild game. We ordered the quail dish along with a pasta dish. Took a very long time to get it. Quail portion was absolutely tiny, 2 boney little wings with virtually no meat and very little on the side. This dish was $24.95 When we spoke to our waiter, he told us that it was actually an appetizer but it was not listed as such on the menu. At the end of the meal we spoke to Anthony, manager and part owner. He was very dismissive, blamed his wait staff very loudly for not telling us. Did not seem to care that it should be correctly listed on the menu. In the end, he took $5 off our bill! Quite insulting I would say. Not professional and obviously not caring about the impression on his guests. We would not return to this restaurant because of Anthony's attitude on top of the poor quality of the meal read more

This place is amazing. After my first experience there, I was sad... because I didn't know about them sooner! ATMOSPHERE: Sleek and comfortable setting. Great for dates, or meals for celebrations. Have been here to celebrate birthdays. SERVICE: Fantastic service! Every time I've been here, service is always phenomenal. They really take care of you here. From the moment you step in the door, you are welcomed warmly. Service is never rushed, or careless. So lovely and attentive here to every part of the meal. Definitely rivals some of the fanciest restaurants in the big cities! PRICE: Mid-to higher costs. Meant for a nice meal out, and special occasions. Totally worth it. Their seasonal prix fixe menus are fantastic, 3 courses for $39.99. Sign up for their emails for updates! FOOD: So. Good. Everything there is very well cooked, prepared and presented. Great portions and flavours. From salad and soup, to pasta, seafood and steak, to dessert. It's all worth trying. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice place to dine in Mississauga! read more

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we have been going to Michael's since they first opened And this is the first time we have been really disappointed. The "special" beet salad was not appetizing Or "special". I don't know what they think is so marvellous about some beets sliced extremely thin, not much taste. Both my companions ordered the branzino. I ordered the fegato. The branzino looked nothing like the previous branzino my friends had ordered. The liver was only ok. Prices were also higher, but quality was way down. Won't be going back soon. service was fine..ou waiter only pourEd the first glass of wine..a bit annoying. read more

There is a parking lot behind the plaza that is free I would suggest parking there as the restaurant entrance is literally a back door, well you can enter from the front but would need to walk to the end of the hallway and walk down a couple flights of stairs to their entrance in the back. There are also street parking in front of the plaza but this is paid street parking. The restaurant has a bunch of smaller private dining area to host small intimate parties. They also have a room upstairs on the main floor which looks like could hold around 60 people or so which is great for small to medium business gatherings. The main dining hall is downstairs which holds maybe another 120 people and there is a smaller room across the hall that holds another 15 people or so. We also ordered a bottle of wine which was recommended by our server she said it is from the same town the Michael's are from. The bottle we ordered was the Primitive Monte Tessa Puglia. This wine was wonderful full bodied and smooth. We ordered the bruschetta and Charcuterie board. The bruschetta was very fresh and tasty and the dish comes with 4 pieces but they are so flexible that they can add extra if needed but of course for a small fee. The charcuterie board is a good size for 2 to 4 people. They also don't have a kids menu but since everything is made from scratch our server said they can make anything and everything off the menu but half portion or side dish size for you. I ordered the soup of the day which was a vegetable soup with curry flavour and I loved it, the portion size was generous. As for my main I ordered their daily special which was a braised boneless beef rib with a medley of vegetables and cauliflower served with au jus. This dis was highly recommended by our server and wow the flavour was out of this world but just slightly salty. My wife ordered their Linguine Fritti Do Mare is a red sauce with a hearty serving of shellfish. Our friends ordered the Capelli D'Angeli and the Pollo. I was told that their dishes were very flavourful and delicious. We will definitely be back to try more of their food. Fei Jai out! read more

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I REALLY wanted to give this 4 stars. I really did. But unfortunately I cant. I met 3 friends for dinner last week for a birthday on good reviews from google & yelp. We ordered a bottle of wine (Cabernet Sauvignon- McMannis) which was very delicious!! (highly recommended) And for Appetizers we ordered the Bruschetta & the charcuterie board. The Brushetta was fine-nothing special. Just garlicky tomatoes on 4 pieces of bread- honestly it was kind of boring. The Charcuterie board was beautiful but it didn't have much on it! Like when I say it was a small board, I think between the 4 of us we each got one piece of dried/smoked meat, 2 olives, and a SMALL amount of cheese..pretty disappointing especially for an Italian restaurant. I ordered the Fish Cioppino for my main. For me although it was tasty, it didn't really seem like a coippino. A cioppino is supposed to have broth which this didn't- it just had tomato sauce. I would call it "assorted fish with tomato sauce". And only 2 small pieces of toast? What am I supposed to do with those? For $33 at least give me some real bread- not that crusty stuff that doesn't sop up broth (or lack thereof). There was lots of fish, just a serious lack of broth!! Stop smothering everything in tomato sauce-- 2 of the other meals that showed up were smothered as well. For desert I had the Toblerone cake. Very good! I took a bite of it before taking a picture (whoops lol) and a Spanish Coffee. To be honest, when I go to an expensive Italian place & have a full 3 course meal and come out saying the best item I had was Spanish Coffee...you know there's an issue. So 3/5. Sorry Michaels. Its not like anything was bad. It just wasn't great. And for 4 people @ $330 before Tip, it should be great. Maybe I'll try again one day! read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Fish Cioppino - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Went to Micheal's Back Door on a Saturday for dinner around 6:30pm for a friend's birthday. We made reservations in case it would be busy (which it was not too long after we arrived). The restaurant had private rooms on the upper level and the regular dining area on the lower level. There was plenty of paid parking on the street or there was plenty of free parking in the back. The restaurant had a main door out front for the private party or the Back Door for the regular dinners. I have to say...this definitely added the little cute touch to the restaurant's name, "Micheal's Back Door." When seated our waitress was very attentive and friendly. She advised us of the daily specials and offered to provide kids "small" portion for the little girl at our table as there was no kids menu. She also said the chef would be glad to make whatever dish to the little girls liking which was quite thoughtful. To celebrate we tried the Primitive Monte Tessa Puglia (red Italian wine). We have never tried this wine before so our waitress brought me a little sherry glass with the wine to try, which I thought was very kind of her. She wanted to make sure I could choose something else if I did not like it. However, after trying the wine I found it was spectacular and we ordered the bottle. The wine was not extra dry, full bodied and smooth. We started with the Bruschetta which came with 4 pieces and was full of flavour and the Charcuterie Board which was beautifully arranged and not too big. It would have been a perfect size for 2 people to share. For our mains we each ordered our own dishes. I had the Linguine Fritti Do Mare which had a very nice tart taste. The pasta was freshly made and everything right down to the seafood was perfectly cooked. The other dishes were the Capelli D'Angeli, Pollo and the house Braised Beef Daily Special which all looked extremely mouth watering. I was told all the dishes were amazingly delicious and full of flavour. We will definitely be back to try more items from their menu! read more

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Tip: Free street parking after 5pm, Mon-Fri. However, there is a large lot right behind MBD and the surrounding businesses. 5* service with 3-3.5* food. I took a friend out for her bday and we did the "Taste of Clarkson" (set menu). We had the Soup (Minestrone), Mushroom Bruschetta, Mushroom Ravioli, Salmon Wellington, White Chocolate Tart, & Creme Caramel. Minestrone - Tasted like a vegetable soup, a good vegetable soup, but just veggies nonetheless. No taste of any bacon, no pasta, no parm. Lacked depth. Mushroom Bruschetta - I would've preferred this over the soup as it had a good flavour. However, I wish they had another App option as they already bring the same kinda bread to the table. Maybe some olives or bread sticks would've been better? Mains of BOTH Ravioli & Salmon were on the bland side. Needed salt. I asked my friend, who had the salmon & is a great cook, what she thought, and she said that she wished they'd used more herbs on the salmon. And I couldn't agree more 'cause it was on the fishy side. Again, salt would've been a good start! Out of the 2 desserts, Creme Caramel was definitely better than the White Chocolate Tart. I can't say enough about the service by host and Carlos (server). They were attentive enough, friendly, and unpretentious. It did feel like a little family. Prices weren't that $$$, so I'd consider going back, but I know that there are better fine dining options in the area. As per the other reviews, the layout is a bit odd. The main restaurant is on the basement level, spread across 2 different sections. Restrooms, seemed shared with other units, are actually outside the unit itself. And then there's the Piano Room (a private dining rm??) on the upper level. If you have mobility issues, as many Clarksonites may have, consider parking around back for direct access and no stairs! read more

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Finally decided to have a date night here after seeing the restaurant advertised numerous times - in hindsight we should have visited one of the many other highly rated Italian restaurants in the city. Pros: - The Lamb Ragout risotto was excellent - The ambience was nice, staff other than our server seemed friendly Cons: - Our service was very poor. We initially thought our server was just a little quirky but as we got further into our meal we realized he was just a bad server. - My duck breast was served very well done, even though I ordered it medium rare (and the server even told me that the typical way it was served was medium rare). It came out grey and dry. Ten minutes after being served, the server walked past us and asked if everything was good and I told him that my duck was way too over cooked. His response: "It's ok though right?", and then he walked away. I've never experienced that kind of reaction when telling the server of a nice restaurant that my meal was not properly cooked. - My wife ordered the cioppino, and almost all of the seafood was over cooked. Beautiful scallops, large shrimp, and a full squid - all ruined by cooking them until chewy. A real disappointment. After the lamb risotto we had very high expectations for the main meal but unfortunately it was a total disappointment. Good service could have salvaged the meal but instead the service made it worse. We will not return. read more

Went there tonight for a work function of about 40 to 50 people. They were short staffed because of the bad weather and we had 1 server and she was a rockstar! Way to go Angela! You would think that there were 3 of them there because she was so efficient! Appetizer and entree was yummy! Had to take dessert to go since I was on call and had to leave. My second time there and I remember the food was also very good the first time. Will definitely go back! read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Veal loin.. delicious! - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

The service and ambience at Michael's Back Door restaurant is outstanding! We came to celebrate a bachelorette and we wanted a classy, upscale atmosphere, and Michael's Back Door Restaurant provided it fully.We used their private Wine Room, and it was just a beautiful room with lovely decor. We took advantage of getting a 3 coarse dinner option for our group of 12 and the food options we chose from were fantastic. Each coarse had 3 options for each guest to choose from, and they even offered vegan options for paticular guests dietary restrictions. From our given menu, I chose the Capellini with tomato and lobster cream sauce, and the creme caramel for dessert. Both were absolutely exquisite, particularly the Capellini which had succulent lobster pieces mixed throughout. Our server and the manager were both so great, and really went above and beyond to make sure the evening went well. I couldn't be more pleased with the service and I would highly recommend Michael's Back Door Restaurant if you're planning a group event! read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Capellini with Tomato and Lobster Cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Let's just say I was super disappointed! My family and I went there as we were craving Italian and we looked on yelp to see which place had the highest ratings in mississauga and found this so we decided to give it a try. 1) We felt like we were being discriminated because of our colour or maybe it's because it was the first time we went there and the other people were regulars? I really don't know. Either way we shouldn't have felt the way we did. The only friendly person there was the guy who was filling our water who happened to be Asian. 2) my husband ordered a Caesar salad as his appetizer and they couldn't even use real shaved cheese and instead used powder cheese? It's not like this Resturant charges cheap prices either 3) the server didn't have great customer service and was kind of rude. We would ask him questions as we have never been there before and he would sigh and answer them in a rude and unfriendly manner 4) the only dish we liked out of the 5 we ordered was the crab pasta. The rest was lacking flavour and sauce. We wanted to ask for more sauce but our server was rude and we didn't want anyone to spit in our food. 5the service was really slow. Food took a really long time to come out and even longer to get the bill. I get it, they were probably busy and under staffed but the bill shouldn't take that long. At that point we just wanted to get out as we did not have a good feel of environment while being there. We were extremely disappointed in what we went through considering this is ranked #1 in mississauga for Italian. I definitely would not recommend this place. I am still very puzzled why this place has such high reviews. I asked the rest of the people I was with that evening and they all felt the same read more

I planned our staff Christmas party here for 19 people. I made reservations a couple of months ago with an estimated guest count of up to 26. As the numbers decreased, they were very understanding and just requested that we give a final count a week before so they can allot the seating. I was sent a variety of preset menus to choose from and we went with menu #3.....antipasto, pasta in tomato basil sauce, an option of beef, chicken or salmon as entree, and a choice of B-52 cheesecake or chocolate tartufo for dessert. I believe it was $49 or $50 pp for this menu......with the bread to start, we were all stuffed at the end of the meal. They were able to accommodate for the vegetarians and the vegan/gf guests. For antipasto, they left off the meat and feta and gave beets, carrots, artichokes and some greens. For the pasta dish, they made mine with gf corn pasta. This pasta was very bland and the chili oil wasn't very spicy. For entree, everyone enjoyed their meal and the chef made a phenomenal dish for me: eggplant cooked to perfection....soft and melt in your mouth....with peppers, quinoa and tomato sauce. They did not have lentils but I was very happy with this meal. For dessert I got a fresh fruit cup consisting of berries topped with orange slices. We let the guests choose their drinks....wine, liquor, pop, tea and coffee. We did a gift exchange game during our meal and they were kind enough to set up a small table for the gifts and bring a garbage bag for the discarded wrapping. They never complained about our noise level or that we were in their way. The staff even took group photos for us! The servers were were courteous and helpful. The washrooms were small but clean. There is free parking in the lot behind the restaurant. They have a coat check area which is nice as the restaurant itself is "cozy" and dark. They did also have a private room with another party in it. They did not even add the gratuity automatically for a party of our size and they allowed us to add what we wanted. We were very happy with our experience here. Thank you Michael, Anthony, Shaun and your entire team. read more

Michael's back door restaurant is expensive but their food IMO is worth the price. Me and my fiance come here for special occasions. I get their Angel Hair Pasta with lobster and it is just DIVINE. During lunch time, the price is a little bit less expensive. They had a special and we ordered this mozzarella cheese that was soft and creamy on the inside. Highly recommend it. My fiance loved their salmon dish and it hits the spot just right. Crunchy yet soft on the inside. read more

We come to Michael's every once in a while after finding it in the Entertainment Book which they are no longer in. Two veal parmigiana's cost 45 bucks alone. If you can not looking to spend money I wouldn't recommend coming here. We both ordered a soup, I had minestrone and it was delicious. I am very picky on minestrone soup because they all taste so different and I like the soup here. My boyfriend got the butternut squash and he loved it as well, it's funny how the table beside us who the waiter knew got double the size of butternut squash soup... One of the pops came back as diet and the owner changed it, when the bill came the waiter argued with us that we had 3 pop and would not listen to us about one of the pop being diet and was changed.. He was too busy socializing with the table beside us... The veal was good overall, the waiter Tony I wouldn't recommend as the service was horrible and he just stood beside us the whole time talking to be other table about Cuba and this and that... We had to argue with him about the bill and if he didn't remove the charge he wouldn't of got a tip. I thought customers were always right? read more

We celebrate a lot of special occasions at Michael's Back Door. Not only is the food fantastic, but the service is wonderful. We took advantage of the Taste of Clarkson special which offered an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $25. I started with a zucchini and tomato salad. The portion was larger than expected and presented beautifully. Other members of my party enjoyed the Caesar salad and the butternut squash soup. I've had the Caesar before and it's easily one of the best I've had. Those who enjoyed the soup couldn't stop raving about it and the portion was gigantic for a soup. After hearing our comments, the waiter told us about a group of guys who come for lunch. They have such big appetites that they serve them 32 ounces of soup! I chose the veal for my main course. Again, the portion was very generous. It was well-prepared (not overcooked) and topped with melted cheese over zucchini and eggplant. Delicious! Dessert was a fruity sherbet with pineapple. Nothing special, but very refreshing after a big meal. My only complaints are that they never seem to have the wine we want to order and the service can be slow at times. To be fair to Michael's, they have always made a good wine suggestion for us and we were a large party. Michael's is on the pricy side, but well worth it. Try to take advantage of their specials, like the Taste of Clarkson! Also - I highly recommend the angelhair pasta with lobster sauce. Huge portion and absolutely delicious! read more

My family has been here many-a-times for special occasions and whatnot. This is probably the best casual fine dining restaurant with decent prices, delicious food, and amazing service (usually). Their Angel Hair paster in Velvet Lobster sauce is something everyone must try at least once!!! It's my absolute favourite dish!!! The only reason I give it only 4 out of 5 stars is because unfortunately being a small venue, they sometimes run out of certain wines and sparkling wines. And there is limited parking. And only once have I had not so good service. But still good service, just not as good as it's usual above-par exceptionally good service. If you're in the area and want something special without breaking the bank, definitely try this place! read more

Hubby took me out for the night and what a great surprise. Good Fellas used to be my number 1 Italian restaurant.... But Michael's Back Door is the best Italian Restaurant... Just thinking of the food is making my mouth water. The services was... A+ The dining room ... A+ The food... A+++ (portions are great) Pricing was fair, not over the top... I am going back again... very soon read more

The lobster pasta was by far the best dish I have ever had, it's been on the menu over 36 years! No better pasta than this place. read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

A delightful Italian restaurant tucked away in the back, with ample off street parking . The greeting I received was warm and friendly, and I was seated in the sun room by the window. My server, Carlos, guided me through the evening specials, and I settled on the risotto with smoked tuna. Oh my, was it ever good! The bread was very fresh and a nice accompaniment with the meal. I never felt rushed, and Carlos always seemed to know when to check in. read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Risotto with smoked tuna. You won't leave hungry! - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

We got to MBD for an annual event and I can summarize the food as 'Nursing Home Gourmet.' The sad part is that the the owner is truly trying. Just not in the right ways. Here's what I think can be improved: -Our function is typically in the piano room which is 80s decor. It doesn't help quash the nursing home vibe. -Each year we are presented with the same prix fixe menu. I think it's time to get a new chef who is on top of contemporary food trends. -For a group of between 30 and 40, there is usually only one server leading to long wait times (cold food from downstairs) and poor overall service. -The server and bartenders clearly aren't motivated and are just weird. Michael, if you read this, please keep up the good effort and try to innovate on your prix fixe menus, update your decor, and hire some hip staff. read more

Michael's has been one of my favourite restaurants in southern Mississauga for probably a couple decades. Comfortable fine dining with a comfortable atmosphere. Rather than going for a fancy and challenging menu their strength is that they keep things simple, offer a simple selection, and are completely consistent in preparing that simple menu perfectly. While all their dishes are great I find they always prepare their fish very well, very simply, never overcook it, and never drown it out in a cacophony of flavours. The service has gotten a bit sloppy in recent years, hope they can address it, but you'll be hard pressed to find a more comfortable, consistent dining experience anywhere nearby. read more

WoW....WoW...WoW....did I say WoW ? This place is truley a hidden little gem in the heart of mississauaga!! Upon entry we were a little skeptical, service was a little slow in seating us but worth the wait for sure ! Service itself was great ! Our waiter Sean was fantastic! Truley a nice guy and very knowledgeable with the food and wine ! The food ....oh man the food !!! The food is amazing!!! I ordered the lamb ...and I can honestly say I have never had a better rack of lamb anywhere period ! Definitely amazing ! Perfectly cooked and fresh ! My friends got the Seafood risotto which isn't on the menu anymore but when we asked for it the chef apperently was excited to make it ! Also got the veal scalopini and wow so tender ! All The food was incredible! Absolutely amazing . If you want a great Romantic evening with your Significant other , a place to treat your family, and Or friends ...a place to impress others ...then give this place a shot ! I'm actually stunned how good it was ! 1 out of 10 scale Service 10 Price. 10 Food. 10 Wine list 10 Ambiance 8 read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Came here for a friend's bridal shower. The dining area we sat in was spacious, accommodating, had a warm ambiance and was filled with natural light. I ordered a starter salad and tortellini, both of which were generous portions. The food was very yummy! Staff were attentive, coming around often to top off our glasses of wine and to ensure everything was to our liking. I would return when in the area. read more

Went to this place tonight for a big family celebration. After hearing about this restaurant for years, thought it couldn't fail. WRONG!!!!!!!! Absolutely the most disappointing meal in the West End for a long time. Shame on you for calling yourselves an Italian restaurant. Food was old, stale, regurgitated bag food. Couldn't have been more broken hearted. There is no chef in the kitchen. Confused minions are flapping around faking it. Very very bad. Will spread the word about this mess immediately. The only saving grace was the lovely service and attention we received from our waiter, Jacques/Jack??? Please don't go to this place. read more

Michael's Back Door is my absolute favorite restaurant. It's out of my price range so I only go there for special occasions. My favorite waiter is Steve, friendliest waiter ever. Very warm atmosphere. Join their email list and you'll get an email for specials deals which I try to take advantage of. Especially the Pasta Festival. I LOVE pasta. read more

This place is truly a hidden little gem in the heart of Mississauga!! Great food and very cosy ambience. Ideal place for a date night. read more

Michael's Back Door Restaurant - A hidden gem in Mississauga. Gret food and perfect ambiance for a date night! - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Food, service, ambiance is worthy of the 5 stars. All the staff is outstanding and the food makes the whole experience fantastic. Little gem don't say it out loud cause it will get crowded. Carlos was our server and he is professional, pleasant and makes you feel comfortable. Wife had Seafood linguini and she said it was exceptional. I had the bifteak (steak) it was good. Next time I'm trying the lamb. read more

Love this restaurant they have all the best Italian dishes. when the restrictions are lifted this will be the first place i come to eat!

We came here for my dads birthday and for the Taste of Clarkson menu. The service was very friendly and prompt and the main courses had unexpectedly large portions which we loved. I had the cornish hen and the jus was absolutely delicious, hen was not overcooked or undercooked at all. My sister and dads mushroom tortellini had AMAZING sauce and my mothers salmon wellington had really light fluffy pastry with a very yummy salmon centre. The dessert was very good as well! We'll definitely come here again; well worth the price and thank you for the great experience :) read more