Michael's Back Door Restaurant in Mississauga

Top tier ambience and service that s tough to find! I personally enjoy the aranchini, orecchiette, and cheesecake as my favourites but you can t go wrong with anything

Amazing experience. Food and service were exceptional!

I absolutely love Michaels Back Door its hands down one of our favourite Italian restaurants, and I like to think of it as a best kept secret tucked away in the charming Clarkson neighbourhood of Mississauga. When it came time to plan my Mom s 60th birthday, choosing this restaurant was an easy decision. From the very start, Michael and Anthony made the entire event planning process a breeze. They were responsive and accommodating, whether it was through email communication about the set menu, managing attendee changes, or handling dietary restrictions. They even went above and beyond by letting me set up the private Piano Room the night before the event, which allowed me to enjoy the celebration without the stress of decorating on the actual day. As for the food and service, everything was excellent just as we ve come to expect from Michaels Back Door. Our servers, Joseph and Anderson, were so friendly, accommodating, and provided fabulous service throughout the event. They really made our experience feel even more special! Our family and friends had an unforgettable time, and we couldn t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special occasion. If youre looking to host a private event or just enjoy a great meal, I highly recommend booking Michaels Back Door. You won t regret it!

Divine,delicious and delightful. From the moment we walked into your restaurant to the moment we walked out the door. Our server Anderson was very hospitable, knowledgeable and so much fun. Thank you Michaels Back Door for being a wonderful experience as always. Bravo!

My friend and I have ordered take out many times from Michaels back door as we love the lobster pasta. Today we ordered 2 lobster pastas, about $110 dollars after tip. My friend found a used bandaid in her pasta. We called and notified the restaurant and they refunded our order right away and said they would bring us new food. While waiting I was wondering if the sauce is made in batches and frozen or made fresh. I was concerned that it was possible the sauce in the new meal might be from the same batch which the bandaid simmered in. I was really disgusted thinking about that so we called back to ask if they make the sauce fresh every time which they said they do. They then went further to say they checked and nobody has a cut on their finger in the kitchen and it may be a lobster shell. We said no it s absolutely a bandaid and we left it in the meal to give it back to them. This made me think further- If nobody has a cut, and the sauce isn t frozen and used at a later date then where did the bandaid come from?? It doesn t add up to me. Lastly- while I am appreciative they replaced our meals and refunded my order I feel they should have at minimum given a complimentary dessert or something on top of the full refund. This isn t a strand of hair, this is a bandaid we are talking about. I appreciate them doing the bare minimum to fix this issue but we will longer will be customers here. For some reason Google isn t giving me the option to add a photo in this review or I would have.

Michaels is our top favourite restaurant. We had our small wedding reception there and have been going ever since (25 yrs now). You wont be disappointed!

My youngest daughter and I recently decided upon Michael s Back Door to host my other daughter s bridal shower because of very positive experiences we had had there in the past. Again, this restaurant did not disappoint and exceeded our expectations. The food, with the many selections available to our guests from the events menu, and service were outstanding. Everything was perfect and all our guests were remarking about how good the food was. I would recommend this restaurant highly. Thank you to Mr. Morra, Mr. Coffa and the incredible staff that were so attentive, friendly and professional.

Amazing food and Services

Good food good service

I have had many excellent meals here, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming and they provide outstanding service, I highly recommend their penne in the vodka rose sauce and the cheesecake

I will start off with the good. The service was impeccable. We were there for a birthday. Brought our own cake, and they served it as they should. They even waved the cost for it. Now for the food. Unbelievably lack luster. The appetizers werent the best. The bruschetta was ok. The grilled calamari was tender, but the added vegetables were burnt, and the sausage was tasteless at best. The main course is where things really went downhill. My steak was the most bland piece of meat Ive ever seen. But whats worse, the gentleman beside me ordered the lamb. It was rotten. It filled the room with the scent of bad fish. Right away, I asked the gentleman if it tasted ok, and he initially said it did. But at some point he made it to the rotten part. The look on his face said it all. It had to be taken away. Aside from that, those who ordered pasta seemed pretty happy with their meal. With one regard to a pasta dish with sausage, which was the same tasteless sausage from the appetizer. I hope this was a one-off experience because the reviews are generally good. The place has a decent atmosphere and the service was fantastic. I hope this review helps them improve on the food.

Second time here. Amazing salads. Good portion sizes.

An exceptional experience!

Very nice venue for special functions. The restaurant has a varied menu, and ambiance Food

A Mississauga staple, classic as ever. Gathering friends, just for two. The food, service, and appreciation for choosing this Italian familys place is charming

This place has the smoothest sliding chairs I have ever experienced in a restaurant setting. You want to slide back to get up, easy. You want to slide laterally for a photo with a family member, you can do that too. The chairs are apparently from wayfair, if you are inspired to purchase the chairs.

The main host who may have been the Owner at the front did accommodate us although we were without a reservation. While waiting for the food the host was speaking to all the other patrons. It seemed like he was actively avoiding our table which made us feel excluded and out of place. The food was delicious although it took a little time. The waiter A was friendly and very sweet walking us through the specials. I will think twice in recommending family and friends! Parking: Ample space

The food was amazing. Great menu selection. Service was great. Beautiful atmosphere.

Really enjoyed it....food was excellent and plentiful....top notch.

Beautiful white cloth table restaurant, perfect for a date or meeting with your family and friends Highly recommend

This place is a hidden gem! My husband and I went here for a birthday dinner and we wish we had discovered it earlier. The wine and pasta dishes were to die for and our server was friendly and passionate about each of the dishes. We will definitely be back!

Going to be a for to place for me

Really enjoyed our meal at this location. Lovely experience. Server was very attentive.

The food was very nice, nothing special but its nice they change the menu every so often. We went for valentines day and there were three options each for appetizer, main and dessert. I had linguine for the main and Affogato for dessert. Too much sauce and a really big portion for the linguine, and the Affogato was pord for me, like everything else. My favourite part was the service. The sour apple martini was good too. We got seated by the window so it was a little chilly. Overall, its super overrated but the dining service is an experience.

We had an amazing experience at Michaels Back Door Restaurant. As soon as we walked in, we received a friendly and welcoming greeting from one of the owners who offered to take care of our coats. Our server Sean was outstanding; he took care of every detail from start to finish. The service was prompt, but not rushed at all. The wine list is fantastic, the food was delicious and the portions were generous. The prices are very reasonable given you receive a high quality meal and outstanding service. We will definitely be back. Thank you Michaels Back Door for a wonderful evening.

Always Excellent. Parking: Lots Food : 5/5 |

Michael s Back Door never disappoints. The ambiance, food and service is amazing. We have held all of our smaller events here for the last 30 years and have always been completely beyond satisfied. It s also our favourite dining spot. Michael is absolutely wonderful and accommodating and so was his wonderful father. Best Italian food in the GTA.

This might be the only Italian restaurant I would go back to. Most Italian restaurants I dined at have been bland and basic, but this place is an exception. The man who served us was able to answer our questions about the menu. He paid attention to detail and checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Amazing service. There were little things about the restaurant that made a good impression on us like the cute lamp on the table, and the top of of bread and butter. Dont skip out on the dessert menu, it is to die for!

I was pleased with the staff. Our waiter was just awesome. The meal my wife had looked great and was-fantastic. Same with other meals that were served at the table. I ordered the gnocchi and was not impressed. I m not going to go into detail but it was not enjoyable. If you wanna a have a real unforgettable plate of gnocchi check out pasqualino s in Milton. Then tell me I m wrong Overall I will return to mikes back door for another meal but it won t be for a plate of pasta.

A great restaurant indeed. I would say a hidden gem. Make sure you reserve a table. Great staff and food. The owner/partner is really nice. They serve all kinds of alcohol. Will visit again very soon. Added to my list of favourites.

The overall experience was okay however the flavours were missing big time from the blanched vegetables.

Fantastic night for our big party .. only one negative is that for a big party upstairs there should be a washroom available upstairs..not sure why you cant figure that one out.

Went for our Anniversary and had a wonderful time. Our Server, Joseph, did a fantastic job looking after us. The food was delicious and we will be coming back.

Amazing Valentines Day at Michaels Back Door. Food was beyond amazing and service was superb

Yesterday night we went there. It provided good food and good atmosphere however the service was unacceptable served by a Asian. His attitude was not friendly but may be this was his characters. When he took out our bread, he did not ask and say do we need more? Also the cloth table was lot of bread crumbs he did not sweep it off. One was the key issue i want to bring up was important message to public was my friends finger was cut by the partially broken knife and was bleeding. I think the owner was talked to us regarding this issue. He said never been happened before. This was the first time. My friend told him he should inspected all the knifes, do they still have any broken knifes was very important? We dont want to hurt by others. After completed the main course and then we ordered deserts. We told the server we would like to sharing. He brought up the deserts on the table and then walked away. He should give us small plates. Then we called him to give us small plates for serving. He was not initiated to ask customers what else we need. Being be a professional restaurant, their service was failure but food was good.

Excellent service, very delicious food and a very nice place

An intimate fine dining experience. More places like this need to exist outside of the downtown area. The servers were all attentive and made us feel at ease. For such an experience, expect high prices. If you can afford it this is worth it. Parking: Parking is at the back if the building, not on Lakeshore

1st time there. Went with another couple. Food was amazing. Great service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

*Check for 2022 update below* June 2021: First indoor dining experience in God knows how long. Finally felt like a true date night! The ambience of this restaurant is cozy and homely yet classy in its own way. They have a good selection of appetizers, main and dessert. We ordered a trio of bruschetta, roast chicken and agnolloti. The three bruschetta flavors were tomato jam, sauteed mushrooms and zucchini with parmesan shavings. The mushroom one was very dry while the other two were marginally better. The roast chicken was stuffed with mushroom served with tarragon sauce which was very delicious! The agnolloti was the star of our meal. The stuffed ricotta cheese tasted fresh and the whole dish felt quite light, which is uncommon for a stuffed pasta dish. The portions were sufficiently generous. Not too heavy for 1 person. To seal the deal on the meal, we ordered a sticky toffee pudding which was plain and simple yummy! It disappeared within minutes of being served. Overall, a great way to start our indoor dining streak. The service was very friendly, not as prompt as I would have expected. Highly recommended! I would visit again. Update (Aug 2022): Visited after nearly a year and wasnt as thrilled as the first time. I had been here twice after my very first visit in June 2021. Disappointing to know that they ran out of the Agnolloti by the 7 PM dinner service. I was very much looking forward to trying it again. Its my favourite dish, thats been consistently good. For a vegetarian, they only have 2 mains, Agnolloti and Gnocchi. Typically, even the specials dont include any vegetarian mains. I wish they would improve on this front. The gnocchi is no match to the Agnolloti, for sure. It is very tomato-ey and cheesy. The structure of the gnocchi barely held when mixed with the sauce. I would NOT recommend this dish at all. The mains were quite disappointing that I didnt bother with a dessert. First time, I wasnt satisfied with my meal here. Might give this restaurant another shot, perhaps only after I confirm that they do have the Agnolloti available before I go to there.

This restaurant is absolutely AMAZING. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is so cozy and elegant and the staff are so friendly and make you feel like your part of the family. My son surprised me with a night out just the two of us and we had such a great time, thank you to our waiter he was full of energy and made us feel like family. Happy new years and will definitely be back. Everyone needs to check this place out I PROMISE you wont regret it

Our go-to place for special occasions. We had a friend from the US for a short notice dinner during the Christmas holiday. Michaels Back Door is it. Kudos!

Had a great time with friends on new years eve. Food, service & ambience was amazing. Our server gave us great suggestions for drinks & dessert. Loved everything

Very scummy portions. 45 minutes for an antipasto dish, 2 HOURS FOR THE FIRST PLATE OF FOOD. Literally just kept on giving us bread & bread ontop of bread. For the amount they charge they could have more staff to have peoples food infront of them quicker. We aren t coming to hang out in your restaurant, remember people are coming here to eat & that s it. Terrible steak too, what chef recommendeds 0 seasoning or spices? Had to cover the steak in salt to make it somewhat edible.

Italian night out, found a small but quaint restaurant. Started off with free bread and got an appetizer, calamari with chorizo sausages and roasted peppers. Entree, got an angel hair pasta with lobster meat in a tomato cream sauce and a seafood linguine delight consisting of mussles, clams, shrimp and scallops mixed in a white wine tomato sauce. I liked all the dishes. The portions were also a good size. Overall, I would definitely recommend the angel hair with lobster if you like creamy tomato sauce richness, especially after adding the freshly grated cheese. Flavour explosion.

Everything about this place was amazing. The atmosphere was perfect and the service was exceptional - the owner even greeted us at the door. The only thing better than the service was the food. We were served three courses of meals that we all rated 10/10. Can t believe I have lived here for 12 years and not been here. Will be returning.

Simple and elegant.

Delicious food, our waiter was especially funny and good. I had the special which was farfalle with venison sausage and I loved it! The atmosphere is very comfortable and enjoyable. I ve been here a few times and every time I love it. Will definitely be back!

Cozy little place with great service. Was not to happy with my choice of dishes.

Amazing service, elegant atmosphere, and even better food. I got the braised beef short rib and my wife got the gnocchi napolitana. Both dishes were amazing and our server recommended the braised beef which was a great recommendation. We also got the soup of the day (roasted red pepper with corn salsa) and the charcuterie board which were both also amazing and worth the price. Our server, Carrie, was also very friendly, professional, and non-intrusive. Overall a wonderful dinner.

Amazing service and delicious food! Anthony gave us a warm welcome and Sean was a great server. Will definitely be back.

My server, Wendy, was very hospitable and knowable in what I inquired about. Excellent service and great food. I would definitely dine again, this being my first time.

This is our favourite restaurant in Mississauga. It is cozy, great ambience, the food is delicious, and we love the service (thank you Kevin!).

Excellent experience.

I recently(I mean not recently) had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant in December 2022, and I cannot believe I forgot to share my wonderful experience until now! I attended a dinner party hosted by my boss, and I must say that the entire evening was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the service team made us feel welcome and attended to our needs throughout the evening. As a Halal eater, I was pleased to see that there was a delicious vegetable salad option available for me, while my friends enjoyed another appetizer that they raved about. For my main course, I chose the Blackened Atlantic Salmon with a Maple Glaze and Apple Slaw, and I was blown away by the magical flavors. It was cooked to perfection, and the combination of sweet and savory flavors was simply divine. Now, lets talk about the B-52 Cheesecake. As a cheese lover, I was thrilled to try this dessert, and I must say that it exceeded my expectations. The creamy cheesecake was a perfect way to end the meal, and I couldnt get enough of it. To top it all off, I enjoyed a delicious cappuccino to complete the meal. Overall, I must say that the service team and the owner truly made this evening memorable. The restaurant was very well maintained, and the atmosphere was perfect for a dinner party. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience, and I cannot wait to return! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

The wait staff was very attentive. We were a party of eight and given a private dining room without the asking.

First time in this restaurant. Came in on Saturday night without a reservation. We were lucky to get a table after waiting about 10 minutes. Had to wait a bit after we were seated to have some one coming to our table. The service was very friendly answering all of our questions, but a bit slow. The table was very nice setup. The food was very good although I found it pricey compared to other similar restaurants.

Had a wonderful Tuesday Night dinner at Michaels Back Door. The service was top notch, the host was great, the cuisine was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. Thank You Again . - Jay T Warsh - @JayTSandals on Instagram

I absolutely loved the atmosphere, service and the food was great! Definitely coming back!

Food not good compare to price , I paid 116$ for poor quality food for two person , I was there April 09

Great family owned restaurant. Plenty of parking. The owners and staff were wonderful. Go there with my mom everytime I visit.

SIMPLY AMAZING

Excellent place

Food was amazing. Best veal ever possibly. Staff was generally kind and attentive however, our waiter was inauthentic and tried to be funny and came off as insensitive. Parking: Good availability

Went there for my granddaughters first communion. Approximately 30 people. We had a private room which was very inviting. The menu was like a wedding would be where you have a choice. They offered beef, fish, pasta and chicken and with starters. There you had a choice of soup or a couple of different salads. What can I say, everything, and I mean everything was absolutely OUTSTANDING!! The service was perfect, A+, the staff were pleasant, friendly and extremely helpful! Again, an A+. The food was OUTSTANDING! Everyone at my table got something different and everyone was ranting and raving about how OUTSTANDING their food was. The portions were, you guess it, OUTSTANDING! Both my husband and son can really put it away and they were comfortably stuffed. Not to overlook the presentation of the food was also amazing! The staff were very attentive, you never had to look for them. Always close at hand. Everything was fantastic. A++ Parking: Between the free parking lot and street parking, theres more than enough. Kid-friendliness: The children had a beautiful pasta dish. I say beautiful because each kid cleaned their plate. And for a kid to crush their food, it must have been amazing!!

I had my baby shower last friday organized by my husband and friends. My husband had an agreement that guests will be paying individually but when we got there, they wanted us to pay one bill. My husband even showed the email but they didnt honour it. My husband ordered to go, unfortunately gave us one meal only instead of two, also to go meal was like a leftover. Very disappointing.

I love this place. I have been here before and loved their risotto but when looking online, I didnt see it on the menu so it seemed I had to order something else. Went there with my b/f and we ordered the boar polpetti (meatballs) as an appetizer which were fantastic. He ordered the orecchiete (ear shaped pasta) and I had one of the specials... Risotto with veal ragú! I was pleasantly surprised that I could get my risotto. After the meal we had coffee and dessert (tiramisu). Everything was delicious and service was amazing as usual. You wont be disappointed with this restaurant!

Parking: Ample parking in back Parking space

Great place to catch up with your friends or family.the service was impeccable and the food offering were delish.

Great staff and even better food. I highly recommend. Best pasta Ive ever had in a restaurant. Excellent all around!

Great food and service. Will definitely go back.

Exceptional food. Great ambience and service. Well have to come back

Me and my boyfriend had a really bad experience here. Our server had very little patience and was quite rude. The glass my coke came in had not been washed properly and tasted like rum. I ordered the tomato cream lobster pasta which tasted like it came out of a can and was very unappetizing. Overall, the experience was extremely disappointing especially since it had been said to be quite good. I do not recommend this place.

I had a great experience here. The owner Michael was very welcoming and lovely. Michael is also very handsome, just like his personality. Our server was just as nice. I will definitely go visit again.

I have attended here at least 3 or 4 times for dinner with family and friends. The service is always excellent. The menu has many options and the food is made fresh to order. I have never had a bad meal here. Their wine list and wine options are also excellent. Will return in the future to eat here again.

All the waiters are funny and really welcoming. Every customer at the restaurant seemed to be having a great time. If you love Italian cuisine this is your place, Michaels Back Door focuses on serving different types of pastas. But because of this their is not a great variety food, which again is the reason why all of their pastas taste fabulous. They also serve fish and clam, and have amazing vegetarian options. Overall I am definetly coming back to eat at Michaels back door Vegetarian options: A lot of vegetarian options Wheelchair accessibility: There are no stairs just ramps

Food was great and very fairly priced. The only issue I had was the food took a little longer than we would expect especially considering it was not that busy when we were there. But the food tasted great and other than that everything was excellent. We will definitely return.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. Entry is in the back. Appropriately named. Great menu. Impressive preparation and presentation. Generous portions. Extremely tasty.

We had a wonderful evening with good friends

Great food, cool place, and nice people!

Overall, were glad we got to celebrate our friends birthday but will not be back for the food/drink on our own accord. We came to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant accommodated 20 of us across 2 tables. We ordered one of every appetizer. The calamari and mussels were the best out of them all. We also ordered the steak and the angel hair lobster meat pasta. The steak was cooked per request and comes with a side of steamed vegetables and roasted potatoes. The pasta didnt have distinguishable lobster meat pieces throughout the sauce. We feel that most of the items we tried can be created at home. The cocktail list reflects the age of the establishment, offering long island iced teas, all nighters, and Honeydew martinis, to name a few. While the cocktails were dated, the bartender executed them well. Our server was lovely! He needed more help to serve a party of 20. Parking: Parking is available in front of the restaurant entrance, which is off Lakeshore. Wheelchair accessibility: There is no ramp to enter the restaurant from the back door.

Thank you to everyone at Michaels Backdoor! Thank you for making this evening perfect! Amazing food, people and service!!

Always a good experience. Staff is very friendly but professional and attentive. Food is always top notch. Extensive wine menu. Never disappoints. I highly recommend the Lobster Capellini.

Michaels Back Door Restaurant is a culinary gem known for its exceptional Italian cuisine! Their menu is a delectable journey through the flavors of Italy, prepared with authenticity and culinary finesse. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff create a warm and inviting dining atmosphere. From mouthwatering pasta dishes to flavorful seafood options, Michaels Back Door Restaurant captures the essence of Italian cooking with impeccable taste. Whether youre celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in an exquisite meal, Michaels Back Door Restaurant promises a dining adventure thats both elegant and utterly delicious. Its a must-visit spot for those seeking authentic Italian flavors in a charming setting.

Food was quite flavourless. Really mediocre. We expected better considering other reviews and the reputation the restaurant seemingly has in Mississauga. Shrimp in all of the shrimp dishes we ordered was overcooked. The rainbow trout special was flavourless, but the sweet potato salad like base was decent. Steak was nothing special. Oricchette pasta needed more flavour. Seafood linguine was decent but weve definitely had better. On a positive note - service was attentive, personable and very good! Overall it wasnt worth the money. I will not be returning.

Ideal for an intimate night out. Highly recommend it!

Food was amazing, the transition in between every course was very smooth. The best waiter weve experienced in a very long time. Great food and excellent service, couldnt have asked for a better time for my family . Highly recommended Food

Just got home from celebrating my Moms Birthday here. I rarely feel the need to post a negative review but this I must. 1) A gut instinct told me to call to confirm the reservation upon which I was told that we had no reservation even though I have email proof that they could provide the Wine Cellar room for my party of 10 for 6 pm. The person I spoke to said that the person who emailed me is out of the country.....a response which does not make sense to me, nonetheless we went as he said they will have the room ready for us in 20 mins. 2) The waitress who took our drinks order was somewhat polite however when I asked to order appetizers (2 guests were senior citizens and hungry), she told me we cant order apps until the remaining guests arrived....I wanted to tell her that Id be ordering for the entire table but she walked out the room so quickly after that comment, she seemed angry that we placed a drinks order from her before our server arrived 3) Our server was just rude & inattentive. After water was served, he didnt refill our glasses during our 3 hour stay. When my 3 year old son was closing the door he told him sternly not to break it, when my son didnt move out of his way to put something on the table he made a rude comment- I agree with him making comments for these 2 incidents but at least do it respectfully and courteous, we werent eating free of charge & we were being respectful & courteous to him. When he was taking a group photo at the end and my 6 year old daughter made her usual monkey face he asked her about it (he seemed to think she was making fun of him). When taking our order I ordered my meal and right after I was ordering for my kids and he told me rudely to wait that he will take the kids orders last. He seemed to have an issue that my kids were sitting on their parents lap as he commented about it and twice he put their food by their empty seats instead of where they were sitting and told them to go eat it there. In a less than desirable manner he also complained that some of our chairs (3/10) were too close, I understand that it would have made it more difficult for him to access the table but again, it could have been said politely. When my cousin said shell share her dessert with her Mother sitting on the other end of the table again he had an issue with this and asked her rudely if she will share with her quite over there. He tried to make an occasional few jokes to compensate for his rude remarks/off demeanor/ terrible decorum however our experience with him was enough to convince us we will never return to this restaurant, and sadly so, because the food as always, was top notch. However, courteous service is more important to us as its hard to celebrate & enjoy good food & good times with your loved onse if your server is so rude, it dampens everyones spirit & is not worth it. 10 of us Mississauga residents will definitely not be returning.

What a fantastic experience it was. We attended this restaurant with a group of coworkers last Wednesday. The food was simply delicious. The service was just amazing. I will be back for sure.

Nice place, great service.

Its been awhile since Id been there, but it continues to provide excellent, authentic Italian! I shared Arancini, Vitello Sorrentino and Rabbits Leg with my wife. Delicious! Attentive service from Wendy! Nice house wine! Ill be back sooner!

What a beautiful experience at this warm little place. I went there with one of my girlfriends and it was the perfect setting for hours of chit chat. It was a busy place but the service was perfect. We are vegetarians so our server kindly asked us if we could trust him to order food for us which we did and sure enough his selection was great. They had a great wine list with wines from many countries and we chose a French wine which was great. Food was yummy. We especially liked the Caprese salad and the ravioli in white sauce. Vegetarian options: They had many vegetarian choices. We were fully covered for starters through main course.

fantastic and flavorful food accompanied by an excellent selection of wine, the staff were very attentive and knowledgeable, I had a wonderful meal, and i will definitely be returning!

Found a piece of glass in my Ceasar Salad during a work Christmas Luncheon! Worst experience! Would not recommend!

exquisite dining here at Michaels backdoor, my wife is vegetarian and I was pleased to find out they offer vegetarian opinions, and they regularly offer different specials throughout the year, tonight I had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection, their charcuterie appetizer is one of my favorites, service can be busy at times so it helps to call ahead and book a reservation so you can have a table secured for you

where to begin with michales.... they have been a staple in the Clarkson community for I belive arround 40 years and they have stood the test of time, service has only improved, the restaurant itself and the menu certainly has changed alot in this time frame but the experience allways remains the same, authentic and friendly. the dining rooms have been renovated at some point and are now very large, often being utilized for corporate events or business meetings, this past weekend I had the pleasure of hosting a Holliday dinner with my colleagues, one that greatly impressed us and left us feeling satisfied, i also celebrated my 20th anniversary with my wife here a few years back. Michales offers a very large selection of dishes, so there is something for everybody here, plenty of sharable appetizers, hearty mains, and detectable deserts, they do cycle in and out various menu items so Im not sure if this review will be as accurate as it ages but we had the hangar steak, the tiramisu, the salmon, and a type of penne pasta whos name escapes me but flavor certainly does not, (my compliments to the chefs). my only complaint is that it can be pricy at times but for the quality of service and dishes ,it is completely understandable, our waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine selections and the dishes on the menu, and even offerd to shred us fresh cheese onto our food, a nice old school touch of class you just dont see anymore these days. if you are a couple looking to celebrate an event, or looking for a restaurant of high quality to accommodate your next meeting, I highly recommend. Vegetarian options: they offer various vegetarian opinions and accommodations

Really good food and amazing service!

Good ambiance, excellent service, delicious linguine frutti de mare. Waghu steak was overcooked to preference, so order down to how you prefer it (rare for medium-rare, etc). Appetizers were awesome, as was the bread. Should have Parmesan on the table to mix with the oil for dipping bread.

Great food, service and atmosphere!

Dietary restrictions: Halal Food

We used to go here a lot and its been a few years not as good as I remember but still white linens and male wait staff,

Wonderful tucked away location. We had a private dinner party here. Everything was very well done.

Beautiful night. Came here for a birthday and would highly recommend the chefs specials. An affordable white cloth table experience with amazing service. Thank you Wendy!

Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food!

First off, I m not a toronto snob by any means but if you want a nice night make your was downtown and pay for an taxi. I ve lived in the city, the country and now lorne park; one of the best artisanal burgers and calamari fritti I ve had was in orangeville. To say MBD was a disappointment is an understatement but unfortunately there isn t much we could ve done other than just reject and keep ordering other dishes ir walk out (which isn t an option considering the limited options in the area). The food was cooked properly but just wasn t that good. My wife had the artichoke arancini and vodka sauce with chicken. The former was quite ambitious as artichoke is delicate; it just tasted like a bland arancini. Why even attempt something like this if you can t capture that flavour. The accompanying sauce was nothing special, like simple pasata. Her pasta dish was comparably underwhelming. This is something she s had all over the place and was probably on par with a chain restaurant; too salty and missing the oomf you get with a proper a la vodka The chicken was in these cubed pieces like you get when ordering nachos and there wasn t that much of it. I had the grilled calamari with chirizo. Quite greasy and thre sausage was way to salty which happens when you don t use a better quality one; not all chirizo is super salty but I can see that they basically overcooked it for a broth which then gets condensed. The trout special was well cooked, i will give them that but it was paired with a beet(i believe it was beet) flavoured pearl couscous that just tastes like the lemon it was no doubt finished with. Anyone can cook fish, i can cook fish but i pay good money for a well thought out meal. And there was the service, rushed like I was at a chain restaurant. This was the underlying take away; MBD attempts to provide a high end experience but falls flat in all of the areas that would make me ever want to back again which is a shame because everyone in the area talks so highly of this establishment.

Beautiful place for date night ! Hostess and server were amazing and very welcoming and helpful! 10/10 experience will be back soon !!!

The most amazing experience you will have! Very warm and inviting venue with fantastic staff and some of the most delicious food you will ever have in your life. Boyfriend took me there today for Valentine s Day and from start to finish it was such a romantic experience. Highly recommend the steak with blue cheese! I can t say enough about this place! Will for sure be returning

Love everything about this restaurant after my 3rd visit. The atmosphere is friendly. The food was awesome. The French red by the glass was exquisite. And the service...was exceptional. Definitely coming back!

Our favorite restaurant in the GTA by far - excellent food, amazing staff and a great atmosphere. Anthony, Michael Jr and Carlos (Who treats us like family, what a guy!!) have always taken great care of us and we made sure to have our last meal before moving to the Maritimes at Michaels Back Door. Romantic dinner or celebration or just a Tuesday night - youll get an incredible meal with an experience to match. If youre in the area run, dont walk, to have a meal and make a memory here. Thank you!

Amazing food! Such a cute and unique place to go to in Mississauga. Loved our server. Will be back again!

Very bad service. Took my food mid dinner without asking me and brought me half a shot. When asked them for service they gave me Italian attitude and were rude! Food was good but I wasnt allowed to enjoy it. Would not recommend!

Food was on the salty side

Great food. Just a little pricey for what you get.

Amazing experience. The service was some of the best we have ever gotten. The server was very attentive to us and was very charismatic. The food was very fast to come out and it was delicious. I had the gnocchi and my fiance had the penne. Both tasted great and were very good portion sizes. We will definitely be back again.

Very classy!

Beautiful ambiance, great service and fantastic food. Loved it!

Went there for an event recently. The host, waiters, and waitress were fantastic. Patient, kind, funny, and very accommodating. Michael, the owner, was there to ensure that the party was going smoothly. Their food was incredible and they tweeked the event menu to meet the needs of vegan and non vegan guests. I had an amazing time and will definitely go again with my family!

We hosted our baby shower at Michael s Back Door Restaurant over the weekend, and I can t say enough good things about this restaurant!! The service was incredible, the servers were so patient and kind, the food was unbelievably delicious, we had vegan and non vegan items, and every single item was so so good! It was a pleasure dealing with Anthony and Michael to plan this event, they made the planning so smooth and everything turned out exactly as planned and even better! I would not hesitate to host another event here and to dine here again, because everything exceeded expectations from the ambiance of the place, the food, to the service. I strongly recommend this wonderful restaurant!

Immaculate!! Magnifico!! One has to go to experience the food and ambiance!! This place is a bit pricey BUT you get what you pay for, and this restaurant is worth its weight in gold!!

Great food and service! I highly recommend it.

Good food, nice place, nice owner, server was a bit slow and spent a little too much time chatting instead of taking our orders and checking in.

Lovely venue and great set-up! I attended for a rehearsal dinner and there was a delicious charcuterie board and breads, and a 3 set menu - I enjoyed the caesar salad, maple glazed salmon, and a toffy caramel bread pudding. They were all delicious - especially the salmon!

I had heard great things about Michaels from other reviews, so my wife and I decided to make it our go-to destination for our 14th wedding anniversary. The staff was down-to-earth, friendly and genuine, and made us feel right at home. They found a great little spot tucked away from everyone where we could have a nice evening together. Everything from the champagne, the shrimp cocktail appetizer, to our main courses and desserts (which they gifted us on the house for our anniversary) was absolutely perfect. Michaels managed to trump the best penne Ive ever eaten, and my wifes veal was incredible. The cheesecake dessert we had was a special thing; light as a feather, and an amazing end to the night. All this, with prices that are MORE than fair, and portions that are generous, yet not TOO much. We didnt leave there feeling stuffed. We left there feeling fulfilled. We both loved the ambiance of the restaurant, the dim (yet adjustable) lighting, and of course, the amazing service. A lot of restaurants are too concerned with taking orders and flipping tables, while giving you the standard level of service. At Michaels, we felt like friends, which is a hard feeling to pull off! Definitely recommended, and easily one of the best restaurants in the GTA.

Okay, if I had to rate this place out of ten, it would get a solid 6.8/10. First of all, make sure you book the solarium, otherwise you can expect to be in some strange musty basement where the temperature can vary throughout your dining experience from either uncomfortably warm to chilling cold. On to the most important part: the food. The bread served to the table was nothing out of the ordinary, a simple regular baguette from the grocery store cut on a bias, but we didn t come here for the bread so that s not important. The artichoke arancini were absolutely phenomenal to start with. We also got the daily special burrata, which was served with caramelized red onions and charred tomato. The onion was barely warmed let alone caramelized, as they were relatively raw and lacking in that delicious sweetness that onions can give off. As for the tomato these could have done with a simple blanching to pee the skin and really elevate the dish. On to the mains we had the spinach and ricotta agnolotti as well as the lobster angel hair pasta. The agnolotti was served in a white sauce which had a strange thin skin on it when served, almost like it had been plated too soon. The bread crumb topping was also an unnecessary addition. I understand the dish required some texture but perhaps some walnuts would have done a better job. The lobster angel hair pasta was wonderful but it was difficult to tell that there was indeed lobster inside. This could have been easily rectified either with a claw or tail meat place whole on the pasta. Finally, we got a couple of espresso martinis and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The espresso martinis were okay at best, seemingly watered down and lacking in that espresso flavour. Where as the sticky toffee pudding definitely left us wanting as it was neither sticky nor toffee and more of an overdone chocolate sponge drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce.

Based on all the great reviews online I feel like we may have had a one off poor experience, however wanted to share my feedback just the same. I was looking forward to eating here but was disappointed with both the food and service. The place wasnt busy and our waiter kept hovering and appearing every few seconds multiple times to take our order when we were clearly not ready and he could see we were in the middle of conversing and had barely glanced at the menus. While I appreciate quick service I wasnt expecting our anniversary dinner celebration to last for less than an hour - we had ordered drinks, appetizer, entrées and a complimentary dessert (which was appreciated). The food service was just too fast and the waiter overly attentive that we just felt a little pressure that we were expected to dine and leave quickly. I ordered the gnocchi but found it to be overcooked to almost mushy consistency. My husband ordered the veal tenderloin which was good. The complimentary cheese cake was excellent. Not sure if we will revisit this restaurant based on our experience.

Had a wonderful dinner. Celebrating a 50th birthday. Food was amazing and Wendy was a pleasure

Absolutely delicious food, and wonderful service. They always have delightful specials every time I have been.

Yummy!

Celebrating our son s communion and it was outstanding. Amazing service by Kevin. The food was absolutely fantastic. Our guests kept talking about the tomato sauce. Thank you to all the staff.

The venue was spacious and intimate and the food was exquisite and the waiters were fantastic with exemplary service! Overall A+ restaurant. Will be returning again!

Prompt service, nice and clean Restaurant.

Spectacular experience. We had a large family gathering at micheals to celebrate my daughters graduation. The food was great and the service was on point. I would definitely recommend micheals to friends.

Great good and service.

Been a few years since we ate at Michaels Back Door and the food, service and atmosphere have remained consistently high. Food was delicious, wine selection was broad and included reasonably priced options and the service was top notch.

Came here as some of our friends had a very good experience. We came in for our reservation for 8:15, we came in for 8:20 and ordered some drinks. And min before 9 pm, our server just casually mentions the kitchen closes at 9 pm and walks away. Our table then desperately tries to get the attention of another server because our server is nowhere in sight and finally place our order which came after 35 min. We felt rushed and it wasn t a pleasant overall experience. The food was good but the meatballs were really salty to the point my tongue felt numb after finishing it. Another thing that s not a big deal was that it was a birthday occasion and on the reservation we had mentioned this but it was never acknowledged by the server or anyone. It was my first time here and all I could think about was how much better a place like the keg was in terms of service to this.

This is a very nice place for a celebration

Kind of disappointed in the service after seeing such good reviews online. The food was good, but the service was extremely slow and inattentive to the point where we werent even asked if the food was okay. I would have expected better service at even a cheaper place. Unfortunate, but wouldnt return.

Just got back from an anniversary dinner and was totally blown away by the exceptional service. Very cute date spot for a candle light dinner. My lady couldnt finish her food so we got it in a to go box and forgot it on the table, the manager ran out to our car on the road to give us the to go box. Just wonderful.

We went there to celebrate my wifes birthday. The food is amazing, the price is reasonable, servers are friendly and warm. Amazing experience and a must try!

Absolutely loved it. Great service and amazing food. We will definitely go back as there is so much to try on their menu

Our family meal was exceptional. The angel hair pasta with lobster was superb and the risotto with salmon was exceptional. That with the cheerful and helpful services made for a wonderful time. Thank you to all at Michaels Backdoor.

Nice ambiance, if you are looking for something more intimate and cozy this is a nice place for that. Everyone enjoyed their food, typical Italian menu and the best part was dessert, delicious.

Hosted my Aunts 40th birthday dinner here in their private wine room for 14 guests. Amazing service from booking, planning and execution on the day of. Shawn our server was exceptional and soo sweet in making our evening memorable. We selected a fixed menu for our guests that most enjoyed. Our desert selection was not impressive from our menu; however they do have a Tiramsiu that some guests ordered off the regular menu which was a HIT. Overall great evening and would definitely return!

Bestest restaurant in Clarkson Village. Dont miss it!

Been here a couple of times. Service is solid and ambiance is nice. The food is excellent. I ve had the strip loin and rack of lamb - both were great, but the lamb was the standout for sure. Cooked perfectly. Good wine selection. Haven t tried any cocktails personally. Prices are surprisingly reasonable considering the quality of the food. Expect anywhere from 25-60 for mains. Drinks are marked up as usual, on par with most restaurants. Overall great experience. Will definitely return.

Parking: Great and easy parking

Wow!!! Food was superb, service was like we had known them forever. We will go back for sure!

My sister had her daughters baptism here. She went with an event menu plus some extra apps. Everyone said the food was amazing.

We had been to Michaels once previously and had a very positive experience, unfortunately since then it seems the level of service which you can expect to receive has fallen-off significantly. We came in to celebrate a special occasion, and sat waiting for our food order to be taken for 45 minutes before we had finished our half bottle of wine, cocktails, and water, and decided to just cut our losses and go to a different restaurant. I appreciate that it is difficult to hire people right now, but all the restaurants regulars were well taken care of around us, and we received absolutely no service. There were three other tables our waitress was familiar with, who arrived after us, and ordered their food before we decided to leave. It took me less time to drive to another restaurant, and receive my appetizers then it did to sit and drink a bottle of wine waiting for my waitress at Michaels to take my food order. I would spend my money at a restaurant which cares about providing competent service to their paying customers. I paid 90$ to sit at their restaurant for 45 minutes, and have my anniversary ruined. 10/10 will not be back.

Excellent food. Both Carlos and Wendy provided excellent service and follow-up throughout the meal.

Been wanting to try this restaurant for a while now. Very good service and the food was exceptional. Overall, had a nice time.

Always an amazing time. The authentic Italian menu and the great, attentive service combine to make a classic dining experience.

We had a great retirement party. Food and service and atmosphere was great. Would return again.

Came here for a company sponsored dinner. Food was great Parking: Parking available in the back as well Food : 5/5 |

If you havent gone to Michaels Back Door, you are missing out! Fabous food with a variety of specials. The service is fabulous and the ambiance great. If you are lucky Carlos will be your server! Food : 5/5

Great service and fantastic food. Anthony made our experience at the restaurant extra special. Will definitely go back again.

Service was good, we got stuck in a weird side room with a couple and a new baby. Not what I wanted to listen to on our night out. Food is usually good here but both our meals were hijacked by salt. I had to drink a liter of water after to hydrate :)

We have lived in Mississauga for over 15 years and just found this hidden gem tonight. We enjoyed our date night without the kids. It s cozy and quaint and the service was great. Our dinners were delicious. Can t wait to come back.

Delicious friendly ,warm dining experience.

We ordered takeout/delivery on a Thursday night. The order arrived on time, and in full. We got the Bruschetta, Linguine Frutti Di Mare (seafood pasta), and Cozze Alle Marinara (muscles)... Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! The Bruschetta was sent deconstructed where the topping was separate from the bread thereby preventing it from getting soggy. The seafood was cooked perfectly, especially the melt-in-your-mouth scallops, and the flavour of everything was well-balanced and met or exceeded every expectation I had. I dont come to Mississauga often, but I know the next time I do this is where Im going to get my dinner from. HIGHLY recommend.

It was a really pleasant experience. The food was definitely 5 star food.

This is a hidden Gem! Its our 3rd time having our company Christmas party here. They can give you a set menu for big parties or company events. You can also just come with your partner or date to this fine dinning experience, for Lunch or Dinner. This time I got a Ceasar Salad to start and the Roasted Certified Angus Beef with three peppercorn sauce for my main course. For dessert I got the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel. I also managed to get a photo of the Crème Caramel. You got to try it here! Have a look at my pictures and press the like button! If you like what I do, please press the follow button and see more of what I do or go too.

Delicious homemade Italian fare and excellent service.

Great food, atmosphere, and service. I enjoyed the European sea bass, Napolitana gnocchi, and PEI mussels. It would be great if they added more vegetarian options.

Great food and service