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Michael Angelo's
- 286 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Italian restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier ★4.0 (54)·$20–30

286 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA

4.0
A Newark institution moved to the burbs. Michael Angelo brought his outstanding cuisine to this location many years ago but still identifies with its origins in Newark's Little Italy. My recent visit confirms that they haven't lost any of their former appeal. The food and service are top-notch. When you go, bring an appetite. The portions are very generous, and every bite is a delight. - Michael Vaccari
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$20–30 per person Reported by 54 people$10–20$20–30$30–50$50–100

Michael Angelo's Introduce

Michael Angelo's in Fairfield, New Jersey, is more than just an Italian restaurant; it is a culinary institution with deep roots in the state’s rich Italian-American heritage. Having carried the spirit and authentic recipes from its origins in Newark's storied "Little Italy" (the First Ward) to its current location, Michael Angelo's offers New Jersey residents a taste of genuine, high-quality, old-world Italian cuisine. The establishment successfully operates as both a welcoming Restaurant for daily dining and a professional Catering food and drink supplier for local events.

The atmosphere is perfectly balanced—it is Casual yet Cozy, providing a comfortable backdrop for enjoying the generous portions of delicious food. It is highly popular for both Lunch and Dinner, serving as an ideal spot for Solo dining, but especially for Groups and Family-friendly outings, offering amenities like a Kids' menu and High chairs. Customers consistently note that the food and service are "top-notch," emphasizing the feeling that the establishment has preserved all of its former appeal, even after its move to the suburbs.

Michael Angelo's dedication to an inclusive environment is also a notable highlight, proudly identifying as both LGBTQ+ friendly and a Transgender safespace. This commitment ensures a welcoming and respectful experience for every patron who walks through the door, reinforcing its role as a true community fixture in Fairfield, NJ.

Location and Accessibility

Conveniently situated for accessibility across North Jersey, Michael Angelo's is located at 286 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Its location directly on US Route 46 makes it easy to find and reach, whether patrons are traveling locally within Fairfield or coming from neighboring towns in Essex and Passaic counties.

The restaurant places a high priority on accommodating all guests. It features excellent accessibility provisions, including a Wheelchair accessible entrance to ensure smooth entry. Once inside, Wheelchair accessible seating is available for comfort, and the facility includes a designated Wheelchair accessible restroom. For those traveling by car, parking is made stress-free with a dedicated Free parking lot available on-site. Furthermore, in true New Jersey fashion where community is key, the restaurant also thoughtfully allows Dogs allowed outside, providing an option for patrons with pets to dine on an exterior patio area if one is present.

Services Offered

Michael Angelo's offers a wide range of services that extend far beyond a typical sit-down meal, positioning it as a versatile food and beverage provider for the New Jersey area.

  • Comprehensive Dining and Takeaway: Offers flexible dining options, including comfortable Dine-in service with Table service, as well as highly convenient Takeout, local Delivery, and No-contact delivery options.
  • Event and Group Hosting: The restaurant Accepts reservations for easy planning and features a dedicated Private dining room, making it an excellent venue for celebrations, family gatherings, or business events.
  • Specialty Catering: Functions as a full-service Catering food and drink supplier, allowing patrons to bring the authentic taste of Michael Angelo's to their own parties, graduations, or corporate functions.
  • Menu Flexibility: Offers diverse food choices including satisfying Comfort food, quick and convenient Quick bite items, and smaller portions known as Small plates. Crucially, the menu also includes identifiable Vegetarian options to cater to dietary preferences.
  • Payment Convenience: Accepts all major modern payment methods, including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Features / Highlights

What truly distinguishes Michael Angelo's Italian Restaurant are its signature dishes, generous portions, and celebrated Newark-style culinary traditions.

  • Legendary Signature Dishes: The restaurant is famous for its powerful connection to old-world Italian-American cooking, highlighted by:
    • Angelo's Sun Gravy (Sunday Gravy): A customer-praised dish of "Pure Italian Heaven," featuring rigatoni, pork meat, homemade meatballs, and Italian sausage, served with pot cheese.
    • Newark Classics: Includes the authentic Chicken Savoy, often served on the bone or boneless with balsamic vinegar, and the savory Chicken Giambotta and Sausage Giambotta entrees.
    • Homemade Macaroni: A robust selection of pasta, including Rigatoni Vodka, Linguine W/ Clam Sauce, and the uniquely prepared Linguine O'TOOLE.
  • Generous Portions and Value: Reviewers consistently emphasize that the portions are "very generous," ensuring excellent value and making every visit highly satisfying—customers are advised to "bring an appetite."
  • Exceptional Pizza and Sandwiches: Known for their pizza offerings, including the OLD FASHIONED SQUARE PIZZA and PIZZA MARGHERITA. The Sandwich menu is equally robust, featuring Italian Hot Dog, Meatball Parm, and the popular CHIC RABE SAND.
  • Acclaimed Desserts: Customers rave about the "Great dessert" selection, which includes classic Italian-American treats like TARTUFO, Canole, and HERSHEY'S® Sundae Pie, the perfect cap to a hearty meal.
  • Professional Service: The service is frequently described as Fast service and "top-notch," contributing to a consistently pleasant dining experience.
Contact Information

To place an order for takeout, inquire about catering, or make a reservation for a table or the private dining room, please use the following information:

  • Address: 286 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004
  • Phone: (973) 882-0001 or +1 973-882-0001
What is Worth Choosing

For any New Jersey resident seeking an authentic, satisfying, and memorable Italian dining experience, Michael Angelo's in Fairfield is an essential choice. What makes it particularly worth choosing is its ability to deliver an unparalleled sense of culinary history and comfort, directly connected to Newark's beloved, yet largely "vanished," Little Italy. This means you are not just getting a meal; you are partaking in a New Jersey culinary tradition.

The quality of the food is impeccable, with every bite considered a "delight" by patrons. The ability to order dishes like the Angelo's Sun Gravy—a rich, traditional Italian Sunday meal—or the Veal M.A Sherry, showcases the commitment to classic, time-honored recipes that are hard to find elsewhere. Furthermore, the expansive menu ensures that whether you're craving a seafood pasta like Linguin W/ Clam Sauce, a classic Chicken Parmigiana, or an acclaimed pizza, your expectations will be exceeded.

The dual role as a restaurant and Catering food and drink supplier makes it the ultimate partner for any event, bringing the restaurant's signature appeal directly to your home or venue. With easy-to-use services like reservations and multiple delivery options, coupled with a genuinely friendly and inclusive atmosphere, Michael Angelo's provides a superior dining experience that is a true gem in the Fairfield, NJ, dining landscape.

Michael Angelo's Vibe

  • SPECIALS

  • Chicken Meatballs $16.00

    Creamed Cherry Sauce

  • PIZZA

  • OLD FASHIONED SQUARE PIZZA $22.00

    OLD FASHIONED SQ PIZ A

  • PIZZA MARGHERITA $24.00

    PIZZA MARGHERITA A

  • DESSERT

  • TARTUFO $13.00

    TARTUFO

  • CHOC CHIP PIE $13.00

    CHOC CHIP PIE

  • Canole $13.00

    Canole

  • Choco Chip Pie $13.00

    Choco Chip Pie

  • CHICKEN

  • Chicken Parmigiana $24.00

    Chicken Parmigiana

  • Scarpariello $24.00

    Scarpariello

  • Chicken Francaise $24.00

    Chicken Francese

  • Grl Chix Rabe $24.00

    Grl Chix rabe

  • Chicken Savoy $24.00

    Chicken Savoy

  • Chicken Oreganata $24.00

    Chicken Oreganata

  • SALADS

  • ADD SALAD $2.00

    ADD SALAD

  • Caesar Salad $12.00

    Caesar Salad

  • The Auth Italian Salad $19.00

    The Auth Italian Salad

  • GOAT CHEESE SALAD $16.00

    GOAT CHEESE SALAD

  • House Salad $12.00

    House Salad

  • Grl Chix Caesar $21.00

    Grl Chix Caesar

  • ADD SHRIMP $8.00

    ADD SHRIMP

  • ADD CHICKEN $10.00

    ADD CHICKEN

  • SIDES

  • Italian Potatoes $8.00

    Italian Potatoes

  • Giambotta Potatoes $13.00

    Giambotta Potatoes

  • F.F. $7.00

    F.F.

  • Side Macaroni $10.00

    Side Macaroni

  • Homemade Meatballs $12.00

    Homemade Meatballs

  • Sausage $10.00

    Sausage

  • Small Salad $5.00

    Small Salad

  • Pot Cheese $4.00

    Pot Cheese

  • ENTREES

  • Sausage Giambotta $23.00

    Sausage Giambotta

  • Chicken Giambotta $25.00

    Chicken Giambotta

  • Pork Giambotta $34.00

    Pork Giambotta

  • CONDIMENTS

  • Hot Marinara $0.00

    Hot Marinara

  • Wrap $0.00

    Wrap

  • NO BREAD $0.00

    NO BREAD

  • Swee Marinara $0.00

    Swee Marinara

  • SEAFOOD

  • Salmon $31.00

    Salmon

  • Shimp Diavolo $26.00

    Shimp Diavolo

  • Shrimp Scampi $26.00

    Shrimp Scampi

  • SANDWICH

  • CHIC RABE SAND $14.00

    CHIC RABE SAND

  • Meatball Parm $14.00

    Meatball Parm

  • Italian Hot Dog $14.00

    Italian Hot Dog

  • Sausage Giambotta $14.00

    Sausage Giambotta

  • Chicken Giambotta $14.00
  • V.SHERRY SAND $14.00

    V.SHERRY SAND

  • Chicken Parm $14.00

    Chicken Parm

  • Chicken Cutlet $14.00

    Chicken Cutlet

  • BEVERAGE

  • Bottled Water $4.00

    Bottled Water

  • Veal Entrees

  • Veal Piccata $29.00

    Veal Piccata

  • Veal M.A Sherry $29.00

    Veal M.A Sherry

  • Veal Marsala $29.00

    Veal Marsala

  • WRAPS

  • Grilled Chicken $14.00

    Grilled Chicken

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar $13.00

    Grilled Chicken Caesar

  • MACARONI

  • Fett Feletto Di Pomodora $18.00

    Fett Feletto di Pomodora

  • RAVIOLI $24.00

    RAVIOLI

  • Baked Ziti $21.00

    Baked Ziti

  • Linguin W/ Clam Sauce1 $25.00

    Linguin w/ Clam Sauce1

  • O'TOOLE $21.00

    O'TOOLE

  • Ling BASIL MARI $21.00

    Ling BASIL MARI

  • Angelo's Sun Gravy $25.00

    Angelo's Sun Gravy

  • Fettuccini Alfredo $21.00

    Fettuccini Alfredo

  • ZINGARA $24.00

    ZINGARA

  • Rigatoni Vodka $21.00

    Rigatoni Vodka

  • Rig, Broc & Sausage $24.00

    Rig, Broc & Sausage

  • LING MEATBALLS $21.00

    LING MEATBALLS

  • Ling In Garlic & Oil $21.00

    Ling in Garlic & Oil

  • Cava W/ Pot Cheese $21.00

    Cava w/ Pot Cheese

  • Fusilli & Sausage $24.00

    Fusilli & Sausage

  • SPECIALTY

  • Pasta Pea $11.00

    Pasta Pea

  • Pasta Fagioli $10.00

    Pasta Fagioli

  • APPETIZERS

  • Mozz Carrozza $14.00

    Mozz Carrozza

  • Baked Clams Oreganata $18.00

    Baked Clams Oreganata

  • Fried Calamari $18.00

    Fried Calamari

  • Spinach & Potatoes $13.00

    Spinach & Potatoes

  • Saut Broc Rabe $13.00

    Saut Broc Rabe

  • Stuffed Mushrooms $14.00

    Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Shrimp Beeps $19.00

    Shrimp Beeps

  • Mussels $16.00

    Mussels

  • Long Hot Peppers $16.00

    Long Hot Peppers

Michael Angelo's Details

  • Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great dessert
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Michael Angelo's Photos

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Michael Angelo's Location

Michael Angelo's

286 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004, USA

Michael Angelo's Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 296 user reviews.

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