Here's a polished version that sounds warm, appreciative, and professional: I'm so grateful to Antica for helping make our family gathering after my father's funeral on May 29, 2026, such a special and memorable experience. We hosted approximately 40 guests in one of their private event spaces, which included a beautiful patio and provided the perfect setting for our family and friends to come together. The private room gave us the opportunity to share toasts, speeches, memories, and support one another in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. The food was absolutely outstanding. We selected a variety of appetizers along with an open bar, and every item was delicious. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how wonderful everything was. A special thank you goes to Erin, the manager, who was exceptional from start to finish. She promptly returned calls and emails, met with me personally at the restaurant, and was present throughout the entire event to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail made a difficult time much easier for our family. The staff was equally impressive. Our bartenders were friendly, attentive, and fantastic throughout the evening. As an added touch, the team even packed individual containers of leftover food for guests to take home, which was greatly appreciated. I cannot recommend Antica highly enough. Whether you're planning a celebration, shower, family gathering, or memorial reception, their food, service, and hospitality are truly exceptional. Thank you for helping us honor my father in such a meaningful way. read more

I have been sitting in this review for a couple weeks because I just didn't know what to rate Antica. My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day - we were excited to come and when we arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation they were able to seat us right away. The restaurant has 2 "rooms" one was a little more romantic and contained comfy looking couch/seats and the bar, the other room was a room, plain looking. I'm a sucker for theme drinks and ordered a Berry Hibis-KISS Cocktail. It literally had no flavor. My husband ordered an old fashion For food I got the Fig Carmelli it was delicious but wasn't enough especially for the $30 price tag My husband got the Chicken Parmesan normally priced $29, but for Valentine's Day was priced $30 Our total bill was $92.78 - not too bad! Here's why I diced the stars - there was a table near us, who was the only other table I could see our server waiting on. They folks were treated like KINGS - I saw her bring them bread, with oil Twice, they had their glasses refilled, the server kept checking on them and I overheard them talking about their desserts being "comped" Meanwhile, I had to walk to the bar to get a water refill, and when I asked about bread the server said "so sorry, the kitchen is really backed up" (amazing that it wasn't so backed up to get the other table bread twice, and every table in our room had bread, and the kitchen was able to get our food out, but couldn't get us a couple slices of bread over the hour were were sitting there!!!! I HATE being lied to. read more

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We went at lunchtime and they never really got busy :( We sat at the bar and the gal was friendly & attentive. We split the arancini, shrimp scampi apps and the beet salad. I'm not positive, but they may charge for bread? Anyhow, the shrimp wasn't what I would know to be done as piccata, it did have butter, lemon, garlic & capers but it was like a thin liquid and I guess I thought it would have a light panko topping. It was just ok. Arancini was good. The salad was just ok, nothing memorable. I gave them 3 stars mainly because the prices are very high for what you're getting. No pics to share, sorry. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

Antica Italian - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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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. read more

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Mother's Day. 3 adults and 1 child. Was hoping for a good experience but.... It was not packed so not sure why it took so long to get the food we ordered. When we ordered we Asked for an order of toast for our 4 year old to be brought out as soon as possible. That didn't happen. Our meals were served 2 and then after a while 2 more. Still no toast. We were told the kitchen was slammed. At least 2 of the meals were barely warm as though they had sat for a while before leaving the kitchen. The acoustics are terrible. Even the child said how loud it was. We had a hard time hearing each other. Not sure I'll be returning. read more

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! read more

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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 read more

Antica Italian - Burrata Dinner Mushroom Pizza Brunch - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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. read more

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Great food, great service, and generous portions. Our waitress, Laura, was excellent and attentive to our needs. It was a fine dining experience in a quieter, dimly lit atmosphere. I love finding gems like this when we are traveling. It was well worth it. read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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Food was fantastic. They may have the best bread/dip that I have ever had. The server was fantastic and recommended a dish to me that was delicious read more

My mom and I were in the Avon area after visiting her financial advisor. She wanted to find a decent place in the area to relax for dinner. I looked up Italian places nearby and Antica came up. It was a great pick! The food was outstanding. We tried their melt-in-your-mouth meatballs, side Antica and Caesar salads, their warm soft bread and olive oil blended with Parmesan cheese, and split a cheesy Margarita pizza. The food was delicious...every last bite! Even better was our attentive and friendly, thoughtful service by Hannah. She didn't rush us at all, so we had ample time to enjoy the meal and conversation. I'd highly recommend this place and already told my sons to check it out with friends or girlfriends. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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. read more

Antica Italian - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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!! read more

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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! read more

Antica Italian - Ribeye with port reduction sauce and roasted potatoes - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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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 read more

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The vibes at this place was 11/10. The interior was gorgeous, cozy, modern, and all around cute. But first, let's talk about the amazing foccaccia they started us off with. By far, the BEST foccaccia I've had, ever. We didn't have any appetizers, just the bread, and it was 100% enough. Also had the branzino for dinner, which was delicious too. Skin was crispy, and the fish was cooked perfectly. We sat at the bar for dinner, and our waitress/bartender was an absolute gem, too, which, of course, made our time here even better. Definitely a place to visit if you're around the area! read more

Great service. Menu is a bit different. First time there. Nice bar to sit at. Good chairs! Very good meat balls. The rigatoni vodka sauce is different. Very small rigatoni- never seen them that size. Possibly homemade. Will return read more

We had a really enjoyable experience at this restaurant. The food was very good we had the arancini to start which was delicious and for our mains we had the short rib ravioli and the spicy rigatoni with vodka sauce. Both were very good. The short rib ravioli had a great taste and sauce. The pasta on both was fresh and cooked well. Since it was my birthday they brought out dessert with a candle in tiramisu which was very good. We also tried the cannolis which had a pistachio crumb on them. Overall this restaurant was very good the service was top tier and we had a really nice time! read more

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We had the Arrincini appetizer - it was good I had the chicken parm - spaghetti was good. Chicken was dry and chewy. I ended with a cappuccino which was tasty Hubs had the salmon piccata - he said it was good Also ordered the pistachio crème brûlée, which he liked a lot Dinners are $25+ and do not come with salad. You do get rosemary faccia bread with olive oil Our server was very nice It was good, but we wouldn't return. There are so many amazing Italian restaurants and many include salad with their meals! read more

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The food was delicious and our server was fabulous! We had the spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Marsala and both were amazing!

Antica Italian offer creative dishes with Italian flare. They kick it up a notch with tasty cocktail and wine pairings. The open, well lit, and airy interior evokes a sense of relaxed conversational atmosphere. During my visit, a definite slower time (Sunday afternoon) I found the staff to be attentive and pleased to offer me suggestions. Our server was also the bar tender who makes a very tasty Espresso Martini which even this not-fan-of-espresso-martini loved sipping. The lavender gin sour is a boozy cocktail to so over conversation that's also pleasing to the eye. The brunch menu is creatively combining ingredients of an Italian dish with staple brunch ingredients. For example, The breakfast omelette is stuffed with creamy mozzarella, bacon, sausage, spicy aioli. It's served with fingerling potato and crostini. Perfetto! I found Anitica to be great place for an afternoon meal. I'll have to visit for dinner next time. Arrivederci Antica. read more

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When the previous occupant of this restaurant left, we were initially upset. No more. If in the area, we look forward to dining here. Great food, nice surroundings and extremely pleasant people. Love the Short Rib Ravioli, Chicken Parm, Salmon and Vodka Rigatoni. We're sure the rest of the menu is good too, we just haven't tried them! Give them a try if you haven't yet enjoyed the food at Antica. read more

The food was excellent and the service was good and atmosphere of the room was smooth and pleasant. I had the sea bass, it was a little small for the money and it came with broccoli stems with potatoes. It was seasoned really well. My wife and Daughter both had lamb and I also tasted their meals and it was better than what I had chosen. The male waiter was great but he did smell a bit of sweat from working, that would be my only complaint. read more

Antica Italian - Lamb Osso Buco Dinner - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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The menu is not large but their flavors are! I got a Caesar Salad and the appetizer Meatballs as my meal. It was more than enough. The salad was perfectly dressed and the meatball was probably one of the best I've had in years (I'm picky about my meatballs) We sat at the bar and the service was wonderful; she kept the bread coming! It was also wine night so we split a bottle and now it's my new obsession. read more

Antica Italian - Best Riesling and it was half price wine night! - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

I ordered chicken parm from Anticas catering menu this weekend and it was not only beautifully prepared but delicious as well, a big hit with my family! I will definitely be ordering more dishes for my holiday dinners. The service was above and beyond anything I have ever experienced anywhere ! My husband and I will enjoy the ambience and amazing food in the near future. Thank you Antica read more

I would highly suggest going to Antica Italian, I had the short rib ravioli and it was to die for, so delicious! I loved my espresso martini which was perfectly made with espresso coffee adding a few coffee beans on top. Our server was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was clean and nicely decorated. read more

annmarie was my server she was amazing , great service , very attentive , food was delicious! and ambiance was amazing the music really sets the mood ! read more

Great spaghetti. I always liked this place & was sad when the last one closed. My brother flew home from Marco & I picked him out drove out here for lunch. Nice menu. I did Pomodoro spaghetti with meatballs. 2 big meatballs cooked perfectly & so was the pasta. Excellent. Olive oil in the sauce, just perfect. Big portions. He had the chicken parm & spaghetti side & gave it five star review. Great Italian I'd go back anytime. Nice place wear a nice shirt. 5 stars. read more

After a miserable experience dining in Cleveland's Little Italy we discovered this little restaurant in Avon. Guided by Siri we had no previous knowledge of the place but found pleasant decor and a spotless interior. We were greeted and seated promptly . Ours was a late lunch and there was only one other table taken. Our waitress was wonderful bringing bread and menus swiftly and taking time to explain a small but varied menu item-by-item. When one of our party requested an item from the dinner menu there was no hesitation in announcing they could accommodate her request. Our lunches were universally excellent particularly when weighed against our experience in Little Italy. The Spicy Rigatoni had just the right amount of heat. The beet salad and risotto were also superb. If Antica was 80% of what it was it would still rate 5 stars. read more

I was a bit underwhelmed for my first ever visit here. Both the food and atmosphere were uninspiring. There are many much better choices if you want Italian in the NE Ohio area. The atmosphere did not exhude 'Italian restaurant' in any way, since the dining area was in an 'open' setting (why do so many restaurants today opt for this kind of compromised floor plan?!) next to a large bar, which felt more like a generic airport cafeteria. At one point I couldn't even hear my wife speak sitting across from me, since the 'buzzed' ladies at the bar sounded as loud as a pack of hyenas! And the music was interesting to say the least! I heard everything from Irish jig music to Barry White (remember him?), but I guess Dean Martin's rendition of 'Volare' attempted to land us back in Italy just in time for dessert. Speaking of, the tiramisu was excellent. So was the flavorful rosemary bread. On the disappointing side, the seafood linguini had way too much lemon flavor and too little olive oil, which greatly overpowered the pasta and protein. The marinara sauce tasted bland and akin to Ragu. I've had much better pasta sauce at roadside classic diners! Service was excellent though, and our server was a total pleasure! read more

My husband and I stopped in for lunch, we couldn't decide where to go but I saw such high reviews on Yelp that we decide to give it a try. We were served bread hot out of the oven to start with which was heavenly. My husband and I both agreed we could make a meal on just that. We then ordered the arranchini which was the best I have had anywhere. Usually I refrain from ordering that out since it's usually so unremarkable. I am craving it, it was that good! I had the short rib ravioli which was so delicious and my husband had the chicken parm that he loved as well. We both agreed we will be back and soon. read more

Have been reading the reviews and we wanted to give it a try. We decided to order delivery and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We had the Caesar salad which was crispy and fresh, the Kobe meatballs which were excellent along with the Egg Plant Palm. All very good and a very good italian restaurant on the west side of Cleveland . read more

Antica Italian - THE EGG PLANT WAS EXCELLENT - Italian Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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This is an upscale Italian place, I had a a lemon based pasta dish, waaay too lemony, and the bread and oil they put on the table had balsamic vinegar in it way too much! Everything I ate there was too sour and too tart read more

Incredibly disappointed after hearing rave reviews. The arancini were incredibly salty and garlicky. Was looking forward to the Parmesan fries that were frozen from a bag and most likely baked as they were not crispy and had one shake of Kraft Parmesan cheese on them. The Mediterranean Sunset cocktail was great, but was never asked if I'd like another. After discussing with our server, I ordered the Quattro Formaggi & Chili Honey pizza. He pointed out it was spicy due to the hot honey and said I could omit the blue cheese if I didn't like it. I explained I am a blue cheese fan, so I'll take it as described. When our meals came, they were brought by another server who placed a Four Seasons pizza (San Marzano, Fresh Mozzarella, Eggplant, Roasted Red Pepper, Broccolini, Mushrooms, Oregano, Garlic Olive Oil) in front of me. I knew this was wrong and let her know, so she took it back to the kitchen. Our server then came over and asked "you sent it back?" I said "yes because that's not what I ordered" and he proceeded to tell me it was. I kindly called out "I ordered the Quattro formaggi because we discussed the hot honey and the blue cheese" and he proceeded to try and tell me once again that I was wrong. I explained I know what I ordered and would like that to be made. I was not offered anything in the meantime, so sat and ate the soggy French fries while everyone else ate their meals. The pizza eventually came out-with no hot honey. We were in the restaurant (which was not busy for a Friday night) for 2.5 hours. Everything was slow. We had to ask for dessert menus and I was never asked if I'd like another cocktail. Our server, who never told us his name, was not very attentive, nor did he try to apologize for his mistake. Between the tepid service and the mediocre food, our party of 7 agreed we won't be back. read more

Good experience at the Avon location, I will say it seemed a little hectic but Lisa still took wonderful care of us! Food was pretty good but seemed to take awhile and it wasn't a super busy evening. Perhaps a staffing issue? Definitely seemed like they were trying for a fine dining experience in a more casual space. Still an enjoyable experience and I'm sure we'll be by again in the future. read more