Miceli's

In Short – Sating Hollywood's carb cravings since 1949, this venerable institution is a classic homage to red-checked tablecloths and hearty Italian-American food. As an added bonus, the servers take turns playing the piano and belting out show tunes to the delight of diners looking on from three levels. Miceli's menu is a freeze-frame of 1950's red-sauce Italian joints. The chicken piccata swims in a lemon garlic sauce, and pasta dishes are massive. The lively crowd is filled with celebrating families, couples and Hollywood folks who love kitsch.

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Parking:: Valet is the best bet for popular weekend nights.
The Extras:: On your way out, diners can ask the host for the black marker and sign their completed bottle of Chianti which the staff will hang from the rafters to commemorate the visit.

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ambiance	91.66999816894531% positive	“The atmosphere is fun and versatile.” “great atmosphere” “I'm from the east coast and this place has fantastic italian american food (like hoboken) with a great dimly lit atmosphere, booths and tables have comfortable seating that's great for groups.” “Great atmosphere, great food, great entertainment!” “What a personal, romantic e.” “The ambiance is fun and silly but I don't know why people would drive out of their way to come here.” “I've been going to Miceli's for years now and it's the one spot I would take friends from out of town, due to it's unique atmosphere and gre.” “The decor was full of bad Italian stereotypes: the obnoxious Christmas lights, plastic checked tablecloths, and the God-awful murals complete with an angel that looks like Joey Fatone.” “Miceli's is a fun place to take friends who might be visiting from out of town, or simply to grab a great meal whenever you'd like.” “The atmosphere has such a warm ambiance.” “Is the food great - yes, and the atmosphere is fantastic.” “My husband and I went for a nice romantic dinner.”
drinks	77.77999877929688% positive	“The drinks are very inconsistent at the bar, the food isn't good (the cheeze pizza is yummy but overpriced).” “Excellent pizza, ellegant entertainment, and the Bar tender was extreamly nice and made me the best damn drink that had in years!” “Best damn drinks in town!”
food quality	75.87999820709229% positive	“Fried calamari is a pretty good barometer for the quality of food at an Italian restaurant.” “Nice entertainment, but the food was mediocre.” “Get some fresh mozzerall bruchetta, caprese, fresh product ingrediants!” “Miceli's is a unique combination of food and entertainment!” “Great service, good food, excellent choice for a night out.” “Is the food great - yes, and the atmosphere is fantastic.” “It's just good old Italian comfort food.” “food wasn't good” “would recommend Tony's on Lankershim and actually Macaroni Grill over Miceli's anyday for the food.” “For an authentic Italian fine-dining experience don't bother coming.” “like the singing entertainment by the staff who wait on you, but that just isn't enough to compensate for the food quality.” “The food is great.” “If you enjoy thin-crust cooked crispy pizza I suggest you keep driving.” “I'm from the east coast and this place has fantastic italian american food (like hoboken) with a great dimly lit atmosphere, booths and tables have comfortable seating that's great for groups.” “the food is very average, service is slow.” “What a shame it is that a restaurant by the name of "Miceli's" would advertise its self as "authentic italian food from Old Chicago" When in reality it makes Pizza Hut sound like a true roman restaurant from the glory days of Julius Ceasar Augustus.” “Great place to meet up with friends and enjoy great food!” “Seems like they used a entire onion.” “Good calamari is fresh, crisp, firm without being rubbery, and delicately flavored.” “The calamari was dull and bready, marsala sauce was thick and the linguine with clams was good, but looked like it was a soup with the amount of oil and butter in it.” “The drinks are very inconsistent at the bar, the food isn't good (the cheeze pizza is yummy but overpriced).” “Miceli's is a fun place to take friends who might be visiting from out of town, or simply to grab a great meal whenever you'd like.” “The marinara sauce wasnt good.” “The food usually comes fairly quick, and while you wait you will be entertained by an engaging group of” “Great atmosphere, great food, great entertainment!” “He returned with cold pasta and a 1/2 cooked pizza.” “The food is disgusting, it's not italian at all I tried pizza ( the worst I had ) I tried pastas (couldn't even eat them and went to In and Out across the street to eat a burger after diner, and I tried veal.” “The pasta is below average - tasteless tomato sauce and overcooked ziti.” “The baked pastas are good and cheesy and the pizza is like an old time dinner spot.” “He then dumped the pizza upsidedown on our table, it went everywhere even in the expensive bottled water we purchased.” “The service has always been good and the food is excellent.” “When you walk into a place like Miceli's which has live music from the servers, you would expect a great authentic Italian meal.” “Is it the best Italian food I've ever had?” “Well the veal was just worst meat than any cheap fast food.” “Excellent pizza, ellegant entertainment, and the Bar tender was extreamly nice and made me the best damn drink that had in years!” “If you like Italian food there are better alternatives.” “The Italian food is great, the servers grab the mic and sing a song in between taking your order and delivering your food, and as long as you have a reservation.” “It is so expensive and it is the worst food I ever had in my life in Los Angeles.”
overall	50.0% positive	“Of course we tipped very well and had a great time but overall I would not recommend this place.” “great place to go for your birthday!”
service	78.5699987411499% positive	“When you walk into a place like Miceli's which has live music from the servers, you would expect a great authentic Italian meal.” “The Italian food is great, the servers grab the mic and sing a song in between taking your order and delivering your food, and as long as you have a reservation.” “like the singing entertainment by the staff who wait on you, but that just isn't enough to compensate for the food quality.” “The service SUCKED!” “Great service, good food, excellent choice for a night out.” “Apparently you are not allowed to complain or you will be accused of freeloading and embarassed in front of a lobby full of people.” “The manager is very attentive to us the clientale.” “The ambiance is fun and silly but I don't know why people would drive out of their way to come here.” “the service is great.” “The service has always been good and the food is excellent.” “As a regular the owners and staff are terrific, to the newcomer they are just as warm.” “the food is very average, service is slow.” “The entertainment is nice, but if you want to chat with the next person I suggest mind reading since the staff belts out the tunes, I realize why they have beams holding up the ceiling.” “The waiters sing and sometimes dance, and every waiter i've had has been warm and accomodating.”
value	8.330000042915344% positive	“It is so expensive and it is the worst food I ever had in my life in Los Angeles.” “Well the veal was just worst meat than any cheap fast food.” “He then dumped the pizza upsidedown on our table, it went everywhere even in the expensive bottled water we purchased.” “The drinks are very inconsistent at the bar, the food isn't good (the cheeze pizza is yummy but overpriced).”
wait time	66.66999816894531% positive	“The food usually comes fairly quick, and while you wait you will be entertained by an engaging group of” “The Italian food is great, the servers grab the mic and sing a song in between taking your order and delivering your food, and as long as you have a reservation.” “the food is very average, service is slow.”

08/01/11

Review your bill carefully!

by Dylan31James at Citysearch

The waitstaff are all wanna be theatre people and most of them have major attitude problems. You get the feeling they're taking it on you because they are serving food instead of walking the red carpet.

What really bothers me though is the fact that the bill always seems just ever so slightly padded. For example, I usually pay $5.50 for a small side of spaghetti, but today, it was suddenly $8.50. The waitress explained that (surprise!!) the price went up -- from last week?? Also, on more than one occasion, I find that an 18% gratuity is automatically added onto the bill which would be expected for a large party (say 5 people or more), but a party of 3??

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10/20/09

Not A Pleasant Experience!!!

by Leos4 at Citysearch

I visited this restaurant with a $25.00 certificate that was given to me. When we received the bill, I thought that I had left plenty of $$$$ for the bill and tip. However, I was wrong!! I was hunted down in the parking lot and asked for an additional $5.00 for tip. I was embarassed and humiliated!! A wonderful dining experience turned into a nightmere.

Pros: Great Food, Nice Singing!!
Cons: Do not bring any kind of coupon!!!!!

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09/03/09

food wasn't good

by rainbowland at Citysearch

sorry but had to write a review... yes everyone is right. The food is awlful.. This is a restaurant! One of the number one priority must be the food! Pizza was crusty and didn't taste good. The marinara sauce wasnt good. The fried plater was tasteless....please please managment.. this is a restaurant! Not an italian cafe. Get some fresh mozzerall bruchetta, caprese, fresh product ingrediants! Make your pasta homemade! Make homemade FRESH food!! Your stuff is cafeteria quality. Please management fix this!!!!!

Pros: service
Cons: food

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01/05/09

Great place to meet up with friends and enjoy great food!

by MNS at Citysearch

Miceli's is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. The Italian food is great, the servers grab the mic and sing a song in between taking your order and delivering your food, and as long as you have a reservation...you won't wait too long for a table (just make sure that your entire party is there on time - or you won't get a seat). Miceli's is a fun place to take friends who might be visiting from out of town, or simply to grab a great meal whenever you'd like. Mangia!

Pros: Singing servers
Cons: Long wait without a reservation

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01/03/09

If you like Italian food there are better alternatives.

by hangerone at Citysearch

When you walk into a place like Miceli's which has live music from the servers, you would expect a great authentic Italian meal. The atmosphere says this, but the food and the service do not. The calamari was dull and bready, marsala sauce was thick and the linguine with clams was good, but looked like it was a soup with the amount of oil and butter in it. Our server was basically a bus boy and didn't suggest anything and seemed to be more interested in singing her broadway musicals( That was the type of music all the servers sang that night) than taking care for her tables. I would recommend Tony's on Lankershim and actually Macaroni Grill over Miceli's anyday for the food. Micelli's has one thing going for it and that is the ability for large parties.

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08/01/11

Review your bill carefully!

by Dylan31James at Citysearch

10/20/09

Not A Pleasant Experience!!!

by Leos4 at Citysearch

09/03/09

food wasn't good

by rainbowland at Citysearch

01/05/09

Great place to meet up with friends and enjoy great food!

by MNS at Citysearch

01/03/09

If you like Italian food there are better alternatives.

by hangerone at Citysearch

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