Message from Miceli's

Family-owned and operated since 1949
  • Authentic Italian Dining
  • Near the Pantages Theatre
  • Two Locations

Come to the famous Miceli's Italian Restaurant in Hollywood and Universal City, home of the singing waiters and waitresses. We will serenade you with Italian arias, musical show tunes and classical songs while you dine. Enjoy authentic pizzas, pastas and chicken and veal dishes, all served in large portions. Let us cater your office, studio or wrap parties.

MarkerMiceli's Italian Restaurant

(323) 466-3438

1646 N Las Palmas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Singing waiters and classic spaghetti-and-meatballs Italian food make this a special-occasion favorite.
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by Citysearch.

4 Reviews of Miceli's Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles

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Marvelous Micellis  5 Star Rating - World class

For nice big portions of good Italian food. You must come here. This place is great. The waiters sing to you. Fun times, great food, great drinks. This is a must see if you are in the Hollywood area. This is definitely an establishment !!

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Atmospheric  4 Star Rating - Very good

With Chianti bottles lining the ceiling and red check table cloths, this place has a very "Italian restaurant" feel. The food is tasty, with big portions and moderate prices. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about what is on the menu.

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What's that Smell?  1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

One of the worst meals I've ever had in my life. We received two separae pasta dishes that were both cold and had a strange, foul odor. The waitress didn't think that there was anything unusual about my pasta smelling like a filthy gym locker. Asked for the check after one nauseating bite and left.

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4 Star Rating - Very good

I love visiting Miceli's Restaurant because the food is good and the ambience is entertaining and interesting. This is one of those places where the waiters sing, and although one would think this would be an annoyance, it it actually quite fun and adds to the enjoyment of this place. Gets kind of crowded, and reservations are recommended. Their rolls are delicious, and their pizzas are among the best in L.A.

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Excellent "take out" perfectly prepared and packaged for entertaining at home rather then cooking. 5 Star Rating - World class

Excellent "take out" perfectly prepared and packaged for entertaining at home rather then cooking. Everyone was very impressed with the meal and I did not have to cook for hours. I ordered a range of appetizers and salads and entrees. I ordered before I left work and picked it up on my way home, Everything was ready and neat packages. They helped me to my car with the packages and gave me reheating instructions. I had plenty for everyone and left overs or the next night. I was able to work a full work day , serve a perfect dinner and clean up was a snap (NO PANS TO CLEAN). I can not recommend their takeout and delivery service enough. When you do not have time to prepare dinner for entertaining at home this is the perfect solution. Thank you Miceli's Your friendly, welcoming style and great food explains why you have run a great restaurant in the difficult Hollywood market for an amazing 59 years.

Pros: The owners care deeply about their customers and the food is wonderful.
Cons: Not that fancy of a place and a bit dated, but comfortable and friendly and welcoming.
Posted 01/19/08 at 12:35pm

Worst Pizza Ever 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

This was by far the most disappointing dining experience I've ever had!! The pizza (which is supposed to be a signature item) was really bad. It was still raw in the middle and looked like it came from a freezer. We sent it back immediately. I wouldn't even have fed it to my dog. It was inedible! My lasagna was covered in 2 inches of indigestible cheese and it was piping hot in some areas and cold in others. Clearly this was just thrown in the microwave.
The fried calamari was equally disappointing. Instead of tasting bad it had no taste at all!

Do yourself a favor..skip this place!!!!

Posted 01/18/08 at 1:50pm

Most Obnoxious Waiter Ever 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

One of the worst dinning experiences of my life, not because of the food, which was great, but because the waiter simply would not leave us alone. Upon arrival he berates us for not ordering alcohol, and then when I didn't order salad he gave us a (no joke) 10 minute lecture on why you have to eat salad before the main course. This was only the beginning. Throughout our entire meal he was hanging over us talking about this and that, and just generally ruining our experience. We gave him several hints that we weren't interested in his stories and in fact I even asked him if he was on coca1ne because he was talking so much. The manager had to ask him several times to get food or greet other customers as his attention was on us the entire time. The food was delicious, but i will only be returning for take out

Pros: Great food
Cons: Obnoxious service
Posted 01/07/08 at 1:35am

You gotta experience the opera-singing waiters 4 Star Rating - Very good

I haven't been here in a while, but at one point I was coming at least once a week. I've never been here on a weekend, so I dont know about the whole reservation thing, but on weekday evenings it's fantastic -- that's when they have the piano player and the blonde singing waitress (who totally sounds like she should be on a Disney soundtrack) sings along in a very strong vibrato. The vibe is home-like and the pasta dishes aren't outrageously delicious, but they're also not bad. You have to try it here at least once - it's great for groups and kids, but like I said, i dont know what it's like on weekends.

Pros: singing waiters, welcoming setting
Cons: parking is a drag - pay lot around the corner
Posted 11/26/07 at 10:25pm

Make Reservations!!! 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

Please make reservations before arriving!!! My wait without reservations was an 1hr 20 min. The food was delectable but the wait was horrible. I would recommend this place to anyone that is in need of a nice night of entertainment and great food.

Pros: entertainment and food
Cons: the front desk hostess and absentminded waiters
Posted 11/03/07 at 1:10pm