Offered at the BAR only from 5:00pm to 5:45pm, enjoy three small plates paired with three premium wines for $30.00. Menu changes weekly. Reservations are strongly suggested by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272.
SIPS & BITES, Monday July 20th - Saturday July 25th
Roasted Peppers with Whipped Lemon Ricotta paired with Louis Jadot Steel Chardonnay
Rigatoni with a Prosciutto Cream Sauce paired with Michele Chiarlo "Il Principe" Langhe Nebbiolo
Beef Tenderloin Brochette paired with Ratti Barbera d'Asti
Antipasti
Antipasti della Casa
Antipasti board of artisan meats and cheeses accompanied by house made mostarda
Small$26.00
Large$52.00
Caprese
$19.00
Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil infused extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic glaze
Prosciutto
$22.00
Thinly sliced prosciutto with roasted red peppers, burrata, arugula, olive oil and aged balsamic, served with toast points
Insalata di Barbabietole con Cipolle, Rucola e Caprino
$16.50
Fresh red beet salad with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint, garnished with red onion, sliced oranges and arugula, topped with goat cheese
Insalata con Gorgonzola, Pera e Pignoli
$17.50
Artisan blend lettuce, red wine poached pear, whipped gorgonzola and mascarpone, pine nuts and balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare*
$15.75
Hearts of romaine with classic Caesar dressing, Parmigiano frico, cracked black pepper and anchovies
Profiteroles Salati
$24.00
Hand made savory Italian crème puffs filled with smoked salmon, mascarpone, capers, red onion, pickled cucumber and dill with a balsamic drizzle
Carpaccio di Manzo*
$20.00
Thinly sliced raw Wagyu beef dressed with arugula, aioli and shaved Parmigiano*
Raviolo al'Uovo con Confit d'Anatra
$19.00
Raviolo of duck confit, ricotta, Parmigiano cheese, egg yolk and wild mushrooms with a brown butter sauce
Cozze alla Marinara
$22.00
Fresh mussels sautéed with tomato sauce, shallots, white wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes and arugula, served with toast points
Zuppa del Giorno
$13.25
Seasonal soup of the day
Disclaimer
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Pasta
All our pasta is handcrafted fresh in-house daily.
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
$32.00
House made ribbon pasta with classic meat sauce of Bologna
Gnocchi di Patate al Pomodoro e Basilico
$28.00
House made potato gnocchi with fresh tomato and basil sauce
Spaghetti con Gamberi e Capesante al Viareggio
$36.00
Local shrimp and bay scallops sautéed in white wine, garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, arugula and a touch of butter with house made spaghetti
Occhi di Lupo alla Sardignola
$32.00
Occhi di lupo pasta sautéed with Italian sausage, arugula and basil, tossed in our pomodoro sauce and topped with pancetta and ricotta salata
Rigatoni con Ragù di Vitello
$38.00
House made rigatoni served with a hearty sauce of slow-cooked veal in a mushroom red wine reduction
Ravioli ai Funghi
$35.00
Handcrafted gourmet mushroom ravioli tossed with a gorgonzola cream sauce, a touch of demi-glace, and garnished with gourmet mushrooms
Carni e Pesci
Petto di Pollo ai Carciofi
$39.00
Boneless chicken sautéed with artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes
Vitello alla Scarpariello
$49.00
Scaloppine of veal tenderloin pan seared with Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions, peppadew peppers, red wine vinegar and a touch of demi-glace, served over house made spaghetti
Involtini di Vitello con Formaggio e Salsiccie
$49.00
Veal tenderloin rolled with prosciutto, spinach, fontina cheese and Italian sausage, sautéed with white wine, pomodoro sauce and a touch of demi-glace
Costata di Bistecca
$75.00
16oz USDA Prime ribeye with a black truffle red wine demi-glace
Costoletto di Vitello alla "Nino Bergese"
$75.00
Grilled veal chop with pancetta, shallots, vodka, demi-glace and cream
Capesante con Spinaci e Salsa Balsamica
$46.00
Seared diver scallops on a bed of wilted spinach with beurre blanc and a balsamic glaze
Branzino Livornese
$49.00
Mediterranean sea bass served over Parmigiano risotto with a rustic Tuscan fresh tomato sauce of black olives and capers, garnished with pesto and garlic toast point
Pesce Fresco dell Giorno
Daily selection of fresh fish
Market Price
Pasticceria della Casa
Tiramisu Classico
$12.00
Espresso and rum soaked ladyfingers layered with a Mascarpone mousse and cocoa
Sformata di Cioccolata con Gelato Vanilla
$12.00
Hot soft centered chocolate soufflé cake served with vanilla gelato
Panna Cotta con Frutta Fresca
$11.00
Tuscan vanilla cream pudding served with fresh seasonal fruit
Affogato
$14.00
Vanilla gelato drowned with espresso, chocolate sauce, Kahlua and whipped cream
Profiteroles
$12.00
Homemade Italian crème puffs filled with vanilla cream, served with raspberry coulis and chocolate drizzle
Dolce Mista della Casa
$16.50
A sampling of our signature desserts. Tiramisu, Panna Cotta and Profiterole
Gelati e Sorbetti
$9.50
Selection of gelatos and sorbets made locally by Pino Gelato
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Pasticceria della Casa
Tiramisu Classico
$13.50
Espresso and rum soaked ladyfingers layered with a mascarpone mousse, topped with cocoa and a drizzle of caramel
Limoncello Tiramisu
$13.50
House made Limoncello soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone mousse, topped with almonds
Sformata di Cioccolata con Gelato Vanilla
$13.50
Hot soft centered chocolate soufflé cake served with vanilla gelato
Panna Cotta con Frutta Fresca
$13.00
Tuscan vanilla cream pudding served with fresh seasonal fruit
Affogato
$16.50
Vanilla gelato drowned with espresso, chocolate sauce, Kahlua and whipped cream
Profiteroles
$13.50
Homemade Italian crème puffs filled with vanilla cream, served with raspberry coulis and chocolate drizzle
Dolce Mista Della Casa
$18.50
A sampling of our signature desserts. Tiramisu, Panna Cotta and Profiterole
Michael Anthony's is open for dining from Monday - Saturday beginning at 5:00pm. Our specialty food market adjacent to the restaurant is open from Monday - Saturday from 10:00am - 9:00pm.
About Us
For over 20 years, Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana has served as Hilton Head's premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients.
Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list. We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming.
Michael Anthony's Cooking School pairs our chefs' passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff. Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.
Tony and Becky Fazzini, long-time Hilton Head Island residents, opened Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana in January 2002. Combining their keen business acumen with their desire to re-create an Old-World Italian eatery on the island, Tony and Becky have turned Michael Anthony's into a true culinary destination. Over the years, they have established The Cooking School at Michael Anthony's, and in 2020, they opened the Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's, a casual trattoria located just across the courtyard from the restaurant.
The Market Cafe features casual, trattoria-style dining for Lunch and Dinner, an Italian specialty shop, and delectable take-home entrees, fresh pasta made daily in-house, sauces, soups, desserts, and much more.