Welcome to Michael's Trattoria, a trusted Italian restaurant in Wallingford, CT, where classic flavors and warm hospitality come together.
With a 4.50-star rating from 637 reviews, we’re proud to serve memorable meals featuring Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list and welcoming Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Michael's Trattoria
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Fresh Basil
With Ricotta and Mozzarella and a Red sauce
Clams, Mussels and Shrimp served in a White or Red sauce
Classic or Sicilian Style(Red Sauce and Hot Cherry Peppers)
Classically made with Onions, Peppers and Bacon
Jumbo Shrimp (4) with Remoulade and Cocktail sauces
Shrimp, Scallops and Calamari in a house made vinaigrette
Tomato, Basil, and Roasted Peppers and Italian Dressing
Encrusted with Bread, served with Red sauce
Olive oil, Red Onions, Capers and Toasted Garlic Bread
Baby Greens with Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers, Carrots, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Garbanzo Beans & Berries Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken +$6, Grilled, Blackened or Baked Salmon +$7, Cold Shrimp + $7, Grilled Steak +$8, Smoked Salmon +$6
Romaine Lettuce Croutons, Grated Cheese & House made Caesar dressing made with Anchovies. Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken +$6, Grilled, Blackened or Baked Salmon +$7, Cold Shrimp + $7, Grilled Steak +$8, Smoked Salmon +$6
Shrimp sautéed in a garlic, Caper & White wine sauce, over Linguine
Sautéed in Spinach and sundried tomatoes, in a white wine sauce over Linguine
In a Vodka Sauce
Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Clams, Calamari & Mussels, in a Red or White sauce over Linguine
Fresh baked Salmon, over Spinach, with Creamy Dill sauce and a side of penne in Red Sauce
Slices of Swordfish in a Plum Tomato sauce, with Capers & Olives, tossed with penne
Egg battered swordfish sautéed in a White Wine, Lemon Caper sauce over Spinach with a side of penne in Red Sauce
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels sautéed in your choice of Red or White sauce
Served in the shell over Spaghetti, in your choice of Red or White sauce
Shrimp, Clams & Mussels in your choice of Red or White Sauce
With Chicken $24.95 with Shrimp $26.95
1/2 priced for kids under 12 yrs old
Tossed with fettuccini
Light plum tomato sauce
A Pork, Veal, and Beef house-made ragu, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, and served over Rigatoni
Michaels legendary house-made over Penne
House-made
Sautéed in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce, over penne
Sautéed in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce, over penne
Sautéed with a lemon, caper and white wine sauce, with spinach and penne
Sautéed with a lemon, caper and white wine sauce, with spinach and penne
Breaded Cutlets topped with a red sauce and mozzarella, over penne
Cutlets topped with a red sauce and mozzarella, over penne
Sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and eggplant in a plum tomato sauce, over penne
Topped with Prosciutto & Mozzarella, with a light brown sage sauce over penne
Topped with Prosciutto & Mozzarella, with a light brown sage sauce over penne
Sauteed with Artichokes Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers & Eggplant, in a Plum Tomato Sauce, served over Penne
12-ounce New York Strip steak, flame broiled. Served with potato and vegetable
8-ounce filet, Portobello Mushroom Glaze sauce. Served with potato and vegetable
Breaded and sautéed in a lemon vinaigrette, over salad
Hear from our valued guests
Had a lovely birthday meal with my fiance tonight. Wait staff were super pleasant all round and the dining room was clean and very warm! We had the Sicilian calamari (delicious and plentiful), swordfish florentine and penne a la vodka with shrimp. Everything was cooked just right and we finished it all. Drinks were a grapefruit martini, espresso martini, and keoke coffee; they were all delicious. Needless to say we can't wait to go back!
The food and atmosphere was definately great! I highly recommend making a reservation especially on a weekend. We sat in the small room off the bar which was nice with 4 other tables in the room. We ordered drinks chocolate martini and a center street ipa. We ordered dinner, chicken marsala with angel hair pasta(the pasta was a special that night), chicken and artichoke withangel hair pasta, penne al vodka with chicken and finally 12oz new york strip steak. All meals came with salad or soup, warm garlic bread for the table. Food was excellent and well prepared. Only downside was the room we were in was close to the bar which was standing room only in there. Also they only serve pizza in the bar area not in the dinnin rooms.
Absolutely adorable old school style spot, delicious en point menu- I “only” did take out on my way to the vineyard… Takeout came with bread, I ordered the cold seafood salad & lobster ravioli (side salad instead of soup); recommend dipping the bread *in* the seafood salad 🤌✨
4 of us came for dinner and it was a fantastic experience. The employees are so kind and thoughtful. Awesome food and atmosphere
Had our company Christmas party here over the weekend, can't say enough what a great time it was! Food, service and drinks were amazing! Our server was great, she made sure no one had an empty glass and catered to our needs. The strip steak was cooked to perfection, the eggplant rollatini and cheese/meat platters were very tasty. Will be back again!
We had a to-go order; it was great. We had some pasta dishes and a medium pizza. The restaurant is beautiful. The staff were friendly and attentive; the place was jamming. My only regret was not dining in. Really nice place, with people that actually care. Next time we will stay for dinner.
This place is awesome. I try to get her every few months. I always order the meatballs and calamari appetizers. They are my favorite items there. I tried the fillet mignon with veggies. This was so good. The staff was nice and friendly.
Excellent dinner here. We stopped in by chance and left very happy. The chicken and artichokes dish is perfect and the specials are wonderful too.
The food here was very good and service treated us very well. We were traveling in the area on a business trip. Very good Italian food. There is plenty of seating at the place
Ok another great location that is a must go! Michaels trattoria in Wallingford CT is off the hook! The staff, food, and overall family feel will keep you going back again and again. Check them out you will love it.
Common questions about Michael's Trattoria
Michael's Trattoria is located at 344 Center St, Wallingford, CT 06492, United States, Wallingford, CT, United States.
You can reach Michael's Trattoria by calling +1 203-269-5303.
Michael's Trattoria has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 637 customer reviews.
Michael's Trattoria features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Michael's Trattoria features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Michael's Trattoria features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Michael's Trattoria features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Michael's Trattoria features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Michael's Trattoria features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Michael's Trattoria features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Michael's Trattoria features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
Michael's Trattoria features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Michael's Trattoria features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Michael's Trattoria features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Michael's Trattoria features the following children: High chairs.
Michael's Trattoria features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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