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Kale & Burrata
We love everything about Michaels. You can tell they love what they do and it shines through in every dish they serve. The only problem is we overeat every single time because we order so much!
Panna Cotta
It was refreshing and I would definitely eat it again.
Chicken Parmigiana
Absolutely delightful! Great location and beautiful decore. Everyone is so nice ans helpful, patient and sweet. Great lunch spot for my spa days. Definitely highly recommend this place and I will be coming back soon.
Grain Bowl
I enjoyed a great dinner at Michaels! I ordered the grain bowl, which is a delicious concoction of chickpeas, white beans, other beans, and quinoa, topped with an avocado, and marinated with a balsamic vinaigrette. It was savory and bursting with flavor. in addition to the great taste, the presentation was gorgeous. The serving size was nothing to sneeze at; I enjoyed my dish with great gusto, and even when full I still had enough left over to take home as leftovers (and a tasty lunch). The only complaint I have about the dish is that there wasn't quite enough of the balsamic dressing. As I got further towards the bottom of the bowl, the dressing became more scarce. The solution would be to put some additional dressing on the side, so that diners can increase the dressing saturation to taste. All-in-all, it was a great meal, plus bonus points for it also being healthy.
Chef Truffle Burger
The seasoning and the temp were just perfect, paired with the Arugula salad and it just takes it over the top! Been getting this burger for the past 2 years now!
Prosciutto & Burrata with Pear
This simple and beautiful dish is one of my absolute favorites! The house made burrata is fresh mozzarella, injected with cream and is an absolute joy to experience on its own with their freah made bread and fine olive oil, but together with the best Italian prosciutto and the divine pair, it is simply not to be missed. It makes a lovely light lunch, seconda colazione, or is wonderful to share as an appetizer before a beautiful lunch or dinner. I always feel like I'm in Italy 🇮🇹 with all the choices of dishes made with the finest ingredients you will only find at Michael's. I recommend pairing this dish with a cool crisp glass of Vermentino. Buon appetito 🥂.
Bolognese
It was great. I'll be back for more.
Heirloom Cauliflower & Pesto
I came to Michaels for the first time a few months back although I have been living in Long Beach for several years, and the biggest regret I had was not having dined at this spectacular restaurant much earlier! Arriving at Michael's in Downtown, I was greeted by a friendly host and only had a 5 minute wait with no reservation which was great! The restaurant had a nice ambiance to it, with heaters outside for chilly weather and a fireplace section indoors. I skipped the appetizers as I was not too hungry (although they seemed like delicious options) and decided to order the Heirloom Cauliflower & Pesto pizza, recommended by the server, and let me tell you, what an amazing recommendation! This was my first time having pizza with Cauliflower in it and the combination with the goat cheese and the pesto was just unbelievable… they also give you this chili dip that tastes amazing with the pizza. Ever since I had this pizza I only want to order my pizza from Michaels. No other pizza compares. I am hoping to try out the pastas soon as they have pasta dishes as well! I am sure they will not disappoint. Another pro I thought I would mention is the location of this place. Right in the heart of downtown Long Beach. There is a parking lot structure right across the street that offers first 2 hours parking free as well. This place is definitely a must try for a nice night out.
Red Blend
Delicious, my wife and I are not big wine drinkers but we know a good blend when we taste one. It was smooth, mild and creamy. It is now my new favorite!
Garden Vegetable
The fire roasted veggies are absolutely fabulous. Roasting the veggies in the pizza oven elevated the flavors of natural sweetness of the vegetables and the added smokiness enhanced the flavors like natural umami. I personally loved it considering the fact that I am not a veggie eater, I can eat this everyday.
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