Cafe Michelina - Hoboken

I love a cute lowkey restaurant spot! My friend and I came on a Saturday around 7:30 PM and we didn't have a reservation but we were seated immediately. They gave us an option for indoor or outdoor seating and we chose outdoor because it wasn't too hot. Despite being outdoors, the service was excellent and we didn't feel neglected If you and your friend aren't that hungry, ordering one entree to share along with apps is more than enough because the portions are very generous. My friend and I only ate half of our entrees. The calamari was good but I highly recommend the mozzarella sticks. The breading isn't like your normal mozzarella sticks it's super crispy! It is BYOB which makes the atmosphere that much more enjoyable! Whether it's girls night out or date night, definitely recommend this spot!

Love this little spot. Stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night. They were full, but they kindly sat us as we agreed to be gone before the reservation for their one open table arrived. We had the mussels in red sauce, fettuccine alfredo, and the zuppa de pesce. All delicious. The spot is casual and a BYOB. Make a reservation!

Classic NJ Italian in every way. Fun and lively atmosphere, friendly service. BYO. They don't take reservations we were there on a fairly busy night and I liked that the host was ruthlessly fair about seating party must be complete and there when the table is ready, otherwise on to the next. We sat outside which was really nice felt the atmosphere but it wasn't too loud. We tried a bunch of pastas. Portions are generous, and the food is straight forward. My friend thought the meat sauce was one of the best he has had, and I also really enjoyed the vodka sauce. The arrabbiata had a real kick! I loved the super garlicky garlic bread. My eggplant parm was a little too oily, but I still enjoyed it. The desserts were also nice a ladyfinger dense tiramisu and very lemony limoncello float. Would recommend if you're in the area and craving simple, classic Italian food.

Delicious food, great portions, BYOB, lively crowd inside, casual outdoor seating and incredibly friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back here!

Been in hoboken for many years and finally tried out this spot for friday evening dinner. We walked in without a reservation since we were indecisive where to eat that night. The staff is very friendly and efficient! They always check in on you if everything is okay. Every food item we ordered was exceptional. We ordered meatballs, the stuff chicken parm w vodka sauce, pasta arribatta. We are very picky with our Italian food as we go to alot in hudson county and nyc. For dessert rainbow cookie cake and pistachio custard. Would highly recommend and will come back!