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Christian Michaels Ristorante


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4 of 5 stars 33 ratings
33 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
11
4.0 of 5 stars
10
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#20 of 49 restaurants in Chico
  • Address: 192 E. 3rd Street, Chico, CA 95928
  • Phone:  530-894-4005
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2 of 5 stars
JasmineinChico 3 contributions
Chico
Apr 7, 2009

In a nutshell the pork chop came rare (gross), the ravioli came hard and cold in the center and our waiter lied to us by saying that the bottle of wine we'd brought with us was on their wine list and therefore could not be opened (for the $15 corkage fee) and we'd have to buy a bottle off the... more

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4 of 5 stars
NapaPaul 31 contributions
Concord, CA
Mar 11, 2009

Ths is a very good restaurant. The service was good but it was not quite at the level expected for fine dining. Everyone in our large party thoroughly enjoyed their dishes. The rotating menu does limit choices but it ensures freshness and creativity, and variety if you come again. Christian Michaels is in the same league as Fifth Street Steakhouse... more

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1 of 5 stars
jmdc4ever 1 contribution
chico
Jan 29, 2009

I went to this restaurant, and the overall experience was horrible. The waitress had no interest in seeing if we were taken care of , and for how pricey it is, I expect more! The food was not bad, but I would not go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
flightcrew07 6 contributions
Houston, TX
Jan 10, 2009

For a smaller town like Chico, this restaurant was exceptional and equal to any finer restaurant in Houston, where I live. The atmosphere was very upscale, sophisticated and trendy. The lighting was perfect. The white linen and crystal stood out under the lighting. Maybe it was the holiday season lighting, candlelighting along with the open windows to the outside sidewalks,... more

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2 of 5 stars
mfenley 1 contribution
Alamo, CA
Oct 27, 2008

What a disappointment. I took my son (student at CSUChico) and my wife on a Friday evening. After being seated we waited nearly 10 minutes before our server came to take a drink order. When she brought our drinks she started to leave and we quickly said, "can we get an appetizer order in?" We were afraid we'd lose her... more

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1 of 5 stars
Mommarama 1 contribution
Mommarama
Oct 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Had a dinner party for 12 scheduled in their banquet room, contract and all. Invitation alreay out. Rec'd an email stating the room was now almost doubled, a minimum number in party was also changed. They wanted to book an additional event on the same day, pretty much got a better deal with a bigger party, and ours wasn't as... more

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3 of 5 stars
kim_humble 4 contributions
chico
Aug 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I have eaten there before and was never impressed. This time the food was great and the waitress was friendly but our food took forever to arrive and there were only four tables in the whole place so it should not have. I am more likely to go go back now than I have been in the past. On my... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 21, 2008

Great food, great wine list. Expect to pay more for both compared to other places in town, more

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4 of 5 stars
slamitlow 1 contribution
monterey ca
May 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I went early for the early 3 course menu. Food was near excellent, my meat was verry fatty but was a large cut and was good. the choclate desert was small but the taste was so large that it was more than enough. I would recommend christian michaels and will return on my next trip to chico. The bar also... more

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1 of 5 stars
ollieinsf 1 contribution
Napa, CA
May 5, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I had been to Christian Michaels a few times before and had always been impressed, so I had no qualms about making reservations for a party of six who were getting together in Chico. I have to say that I was surprised and disappointed. Maybe there was a substitute chef on May 2. I had some of the most bland... more

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Christian Michaels Ristorante Address

192 E. 3rd Street, Chico, CA 95928
Tel: 530-894-4005
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.