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Michael's Back Door Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Italian Italian [Edit]
1715 Lakeshore Rd WMississauga, ON L5J 1J4
(905) 822-5751
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 5 pm - 9 pm
Tue-Wed, Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thu 11:30 am - 2:30 am
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
6 reviews for Michael's Back Door Restaurant
6 reviews in English
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Review from Jeff C.
East York, ON
11/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I've been to Michael's a few times with the future in-laws for dinner as it is there favorite. The food is excellent, just as good as any high end down town Toronto place (I say that as a Torontonian). Dress is upper casual to fine. The hosts and servers know there stuff. I've had the venison twice now and it's been excellent each time. The seating is quite nice and intimate, you won't notice the other guests around you. The wine list is superb as well.
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Review from Genevieve L.
Ottawa, ON
1/14/2011
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! -
Review from Jill C.
North York, ON
12/6/2009 1 Check-in Here
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? -
Review from Melanie C.
Oakville, ON
7/23/2009
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! -
Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
6/5/2009
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. -
Review from michael d.
Mississauga, ON
7/28/2010
Embarrassing disappointment! Hosted 4 friends from out of town, who expressed desire for good Italian food. Checked Yelp reviews; even asked couple of different friends who lived in Oakville, who gave thumbs up.
They were all wrong. Supposed Pernod sauce on Bass special was thick and bland, linguine was mushy and veal spezzatino was fatty. There was some spice included that left poor aftertaste.
My guests would certainly not have insulted me by complaining, and I was not going to make a scene in front of them, but I was very embarrassed, as I had selected your place.
Owner/manager was very friendly and kind, and service was efficient and friendly, but not polished.
I actually emailed an apology to my friends next day, saying I would not go back to this restaurant. They agreed with me!
I had originally chosen Julia or Ritorno; should have gone with those choices.
Gave one star because "no stars' not offered as an option.
