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    Antica Italian

    4.3 (118 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Arancini
    Mary D.

    First time we've ever been here. Thought we'd try it for our 52nd wedding anniversary dinner. WOW!! It was amazing from beginning to end. It has a classy vibe. Very clean, especially the restrooms. Service was on point. Attentive but not hovering. We ordered the Arancini appetizer. The best I've ever had and I'm Italian! I got the side salad, which was huge and so good. They served it with warm focaccia bread. My husband got the beet salad which was even bigger than mine and very tasty. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan appetizer for my meal. My husband got a large serving of Pomodoro pasta. We both agreed that it was probably the best meal we've ever had from start to finish! We just finished up a month long stay in Atlanta and Florida and then took a week long cruise. Nothing we had on vacation was as good as this meal. Hands down! My only critique was they could have comped our dessert (delicious cannolis) for our anniversary. In spite of that we'll be back.

    Melissa J.

    A hidden gem in Avon, if you looking for ambiance or a happy hour Antica is perfect. They offer traditional twists on the menu, salads are pretty good, the meatballs are a must. I didn't remember to take too many pictures because we were too busy eating!

    Gillian S.

    I've been meaning to come here and finally got the chance to the other day with my two girlfriends!! We decided to order family style way so we could all try everything! & our server was so kinda and helpful! We got the Cesar salad, spicy vodka pasta, and the bolognese! - & of course it came with bread and oil to dip in!! The oil had its own blend of yummy spices that worked so well with the bread... and the bread on its own was so light and not too heavy like most of them are!! Both pastas were delicious... my favorite was the spicy vodka.... I just love a good spicy sauce with some kick to it... but the bolognese was also pretty flavorful!! Both pastas pair well with the classic Cesar (& plus makes you feel like you're balancing your food and eating a lil healthier!) We were sadly too stuffed for dessert but I would love to come back here and try more of their delicious! I recommend this pretty place - perfect for a date night or birthday dinner!!

    Basil D.

    Listen, I hate to be a downer. I almost feel guilty for giving it 2 stars. But I thought about it and thought about it, because I came in thinking "3" but frankly, just couldn't do it. So let's get to it. 1st: Service, piss poor. Had to wait forever for EVERY course. 2nd: Overpriced. $32 for veal piccatta? Seriously? $10 for tiramisu? Come on, guys. Frankly, if the food was exceptional, I wouldn't have remembered the price. But the food was sub-par. It was edible, not terrible, but subpar. I've made better at home... all the time. Ok, the dinner: The bread: Good focaccia! But they hardly gave you any olive oil and herbs to dip it in! We had to ask for two refills on the dipping sauce. It was decent, but geez, guys, don't be so cheap. Arancini. This wasn't bad. It was the best part of the meal. It differed from your typical arancini you'd get in Rome, with the cheese in the middle and the rice/risotto surrounding it. They didn't give you nearly enough sauce. It was almost like a mac and cheese consistency. It's not traditional arancini, but it's good! Cocktails? Come on, guys! Put some booze in there! I then had prosecco with dinner. Veal Piccata: Bland and tasteless. I can make this at home so much better with very little effort. The veal was on the tough side. The sauce lacked that distinct flavor, with the sweet zing of lemon complemented by the saltiness of the capers, which makes a classic piccata. If the capers weren't in the sauce, I would have sworn there weren't any in there at all. They didn't even garnish it with a lemon to squeeze in there. It was like they poured it all out of a big pot of veal piccata they made last March (it's May). Pappardelle pasta? That's much too heavy for a light dish like this. Dessert! Now that's impossible to screw up, right? Wrong. I ordered the tiramisu. It was AWFUL! It was bland and dry....again!!! This is a straightforward recipe that's easy to make! Here, they make it and serve it in an individual bowl. The ladyfingers were dry. The whipped egg whites and mascarpone cheese tasted like Cool Whip. It was very pasty in consistency. Stone masons could use it to fill cracks in a building. In fact, Cool Whip would have been better. Hey cooks! Tiramisu is VERY EASY TO MAKE. Happy to come over and show you how to make a decent tiramisu. There's really no secret technique either. It was created to get rid of stale food in Italy. It was awful. They have a promising menu. And I'd go back, but only if there's a nuclear attack, and this restaurant is in the bomb shelter. Has anyone in the back of the house been to Italy, or a decent Italian restaurant in New York or Chicago? If you're into Italian food, go to Olive Garden or Carrabba's--they're Tastier and just as authentic (it's not!), and less expensive. Sorry guys. Hate to write something like this. But I can cook, I've been to Italy, I kinda know what I'm talking about.

    Arancini appetizer
    Cory C.

    The first thing I noticed when walking in was that the atmosphere is bright and welcoming with plenty of natural daylight! Service was a bit all over the place: the server got a couple things wrong despite writing down our order and was not great at multitasking, to put it lightly. But she was polite and friendly at least. As for the food: - Arancini: great crunch on the outside (not too greasy) with creamy risotto on the inside. It normally comes with chili aioli but we asked for lemon aioli and pomodoro sauce instead. Both were very good (lemon brightened the flavor and pomodoro was a good acidic contrast to the richness of the risotto). - Shrimp Bucatini Al Limone: bucatini is just fun to eat (a mix between spaghetti and macaroni: hollow in the middle)! The lemon cream sauce was indeed light as advertised. It came with a pretty generous amount of 16-20 size shrimp. Blistered cherry tomatoes provided a nice acidic pop to balance out the cream. The crunchy breadcrumbs on top (similar to panko) was a nice finishing touch. - Four Seasons Pizza: crust was very well done: light and airy on the inside with a soft crunch on the outside. Good proportion of sauce, cheese, and toppings. - Polpette (Kobe beef meatballs): very soft and flavorful (not dense like other meatballs I've had) - Short rib ravioli: the filling tasted great, cream sauce was good, but the demi-glace was too reduced/sweet - it tasted like they squirted grape jam over it! - Rucola salad with salmon: salmon had a crispy exterior and salad was light and refreshing. This was a great meal and I would be happy to come back here!

    Burrata Dinner Mushroom Pizza Brunch
    Finn P.

    Went here for brunch and honestly, it was a pretty meh experience. The food just didn't live up to the expectations. The burrata was way too stiff--not the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture it should have been. Definitely felt like it was served too cold or just not great quality. We also tried a pizza, and the cheese didn't seem high-quality at all. Plus, they really went overboard with the eggplant--it was more of an eggplant overload than a balanced topping. For the price, I expected better quality ingredients. Not terrible, but definitely not worth what they're charging. Wouldn't rush back. PS. The service was good and same with the ambiance

    Bobby Y.

    Antica in Avon was an incredible dining experience. The food and service were both top-notch. Honestly, the only "problem" with the menu is that there are way too many things that sound good. I ended up going with the salmon and couldn't have been happier. My son had pasta, and it was perfect. I had a long drive ahead so I had to skip the wine, but their wine list looked excellent. I also skipped dessert--not because I wanted to, but because they're so close to Mitchell's Ice Cream that I stopped there instead. I can't wait to return, and I'm definitely planning to check out their Beachwood location too. Just a really great spot all around.

    Gina D.

    Had lunch here on Saturday with a group of family and friends. Everything was just fantastic. Antica has a brunch menu as well as a regular menu we were able to order from. They have an amazing choice of pastas, appetizers, salads, pizza, chicken, veal, etc. full drink menu as well. Every single one of us loved our food. We also had the best server, Lisa B, she was so nice, and helpful and really knew the menu. Overall a great meal and experience, will be back!

    Arancini Dinner
    Ashley P.

    I'm not a huge Italian food lover but antica has the most amazing menu with a variety of options for everyone. The appetizers alone sold me on this place and this was probably the best arancini I've ever had. Our server was amazing and we had a party of 12 and we never felt like we had to wait on anything! Perfect spot for a date night or for a big group celebration

    Espresso martini
    Megan P.

    Absolutely great experience yesterday. Bridget and AnnMarie were all stars taking care of our group. Service was stunning, everyone's food was fantastic and Bridget was absolutely amazing and matched our groups energy and made the experience a million times better. Thank you for having us, Antica! Wish I had more pictures of food but the bolo and pesto were sooooo good.

    Nicole S.

    Our favorite place for special occasions. We were last there for New Year's Eve and it was amazing! The food and service were fantastic. The Arancini balls are the best around!!

    Ribeye with port reduction sauce and roasted potatoes
    Mark R.

    In the neighborhood for something else and decided to slip in for dinner based on the reviews we saw. Wasn't disappointed - cocktails were very good, friendly vibe in a modern decor setting and our service from the bartender was 100%. We will be back!

    Salmone Piccata Dinner
    Padma A.

    Lovely restaurant to unwind after a long drive from Chicago. Our server Lisa was so friendly and nice and was almost our local tour guide recommending us things to do in Cleveland. The food was delicious and perfect portions. My daughter got the ribs and pasta, son got the seafood pasta , hubby got the veggie pasta which had a nice kick of spice , I had the grilled salmon which was perfectly cooked . We even got mussels for appetizers and the bread was delicious too. The wine pouring was very generous. Clean bathrooms and overall a great dining experience. We will certainly come back soon

    Mushroom Short Ribs Ravioli Dinner

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