We are in Hillsboro for a family emergency and are staying at the Colonial Inn down the street. We stumbled in last night to Antonia's and ( the wine snob I am) found an amazing wine choice. Then came the food!! So good! We came back tonight bc it was so good! I must when you're in the area!! We will be back on our next trip to NC. read more

Antonia's - Italian Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

We met family for a Saturday lunch at Antonia's and had a delightful lunch. The restaurant is located in an older, but nicely renovated, building in downtown Hillsborough. My wife and I both ordered a half-serving of Casarecce pasta with the ragu sauce and meatballs. The pasta was obviously house made and cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was very flavorful and complimented the delicious meatballs perfectly. The half-serving turned out to be rather large and more than enough for lunch. For a Saturday lunch, the restaurant was surprisingly full. I thought that the restaurant had a great vibe and oozed personality, which was reinforced by our polite and efficient server. All in all, Antonia's offered up a very nice location for a leisurely lunch. Given the quality of the food and the overall experience, it was a very reasonable value. We will go back. read more

Nice that they accept reservations so had no wait for a table on a busy Saturday night. My date and I liked the food but we both felt it was a little bland, and lacking of sauce ( we had two different dishes). The Chicken in my pasta also had a slight burnt taste. Service was lovely and the ambiance was pleasant, I'm just knocking down a star as the food was not as good as anticipated. Maybe an off night in the kitchen. I would still return if in area. read more

We were in town for Valentine's Day and came upon this restaurant. So glad we did. They had outdoor seating available since we did not have reservations and it was a beautiful day to be outside. The server was very helpful and offered free sparkling wine for Valentine's Day. I loved the house made pasta, and the basil pesto sauce was full of flavor. It was a very romantic late lunch and so glad we came. Server was attentive and hopeful. read more

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I have NEVER had anything bad in this establishment! The BEST Italian food I have ever had. We usually go during lunch time and I have also attended a few meetings there. My go-to is the Salmon and Bacon sandwich! TO DIE FOR! Another staple of mine is the rigatoni and pesto. All of their pasta is made in house and you can also purchase it to take home and make later. Their cannoli's are great and they switch up their flavors regularly. The service is top notch! Always nice, welcoming and accommodating. The hostesses, the servers, everyone is just a delight to work with. It really makes it a great experience every time! It's a cute little spot in downtown Hillsborough. Small enough to be intimate but in a great spot. There is inside and outside seating. They also take reservations and will accept large parties. read more

Cute and quaint spot in downtown Hillsborough. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere and will definitely be back again for the fettuccine con polpette. It was so good! read more

Antonia's - Vanilla Dessert Pear Martini - Italian Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Excellent service and delicious food! I had the Manicotti di Pollo e Spinaci a la Vodka, couldn't have enjoyed it more! Atmosphere "almost" makes you feel like you're in a quaint restaurant in Italy. We were seated right away for a late lunch. Enjoyed bread with oil pepper and Parmesan for dipping. Wonderful experience all around. Bonus my twin granddaughters highly approved read more

Antonia's - Fresh bread - Italian Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Beautiful day to sit outside. Ordered a bottle of French sparkling rose wine--they were out of it. Huh? That's the first item on the menu. I had the 2-egg bowl, which turned out to be an undercooked 4" sausage, and a big bowl full of potatoes in a spicy sauce. The service was attentive, the fresh bread was good, but just not a perfect addition to our adventure to this cute town. The pub next store was fun. Hey, give it a shot, just don't order the spicy bowl of taters, okay? read more

Very average American version of Italian food. Service is interesting at best. Sit outside if you enjoy semi trucks and traffic jam ambiance. read more

We had pleasant dinner outside for party of 4. Service was good. However, the food fell far short of what was expected. Fettuccine Al Salmone Affumicato was sparse on the salmon and very oily. Special of Linguine with Beef tips had scant beef with rather thick cream sauce. We had eaten here a year or so ago and it was much better. This was dinner with out of town relatives and we were expecting better. read more

Don't eat here unless you have a minimum of three hours to kill. The food is good but there is absolutely no way it should have taken a full hour for our drinks to arrive, another 45 minutes for our food to arrive, and 30 minutes for the server to take our payment. Not worth the wait. Also, they were not super busy so there was no visible reason for the constant delays. read more

Best mussels in the triangle! Nice place , walk around do what you do. Great atmosphere and hospitality. read more

The food is delicious and the lunch specials are amazing! Even betyer, the staff during lunch is always so kind and helpful. I typically get orders to go, and everytime have had a positive experience read more

We enjoyed our dinner so much we made a reservation for a Sunday brunch the next morning! The menu offers a wide variety of options and features specials for drinks, starters and meals. The service was extraordinary and a huge thank you for accommodating our party of 6. The seating area indoors is split into two rooms with intimate seating. There are also limited outdoor tables in front of the restaurant. I enjoyed the pimento BLT for brunch that paired well with a mimosa. Thank you for the great service and delicious food! read more

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A local recommended Antonia's yesterday for lunch. We sat outside at their picnic tables to enjoy the beautiful weather, which made the experience even better. From the warm welcome from the host, to the exceptional service from our waitress, Callie, it was clear the staff really care about creating a great experience. The food was delicious--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every detail made for a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

Antonia's - FULL, caesar salad with grilled salmon. - Italian Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

This was a great restaurant when the original owner ran it. The new owner has changed all of the original menu items and the quality is a joke. They cannot get the temperature correct on a steak. I ordered it rare and it came out road kill dead. I will never came back this place again. read more

We've been to this lovely, quaint restaurant several times and we always enjoy the food and service. Today my partner and I both got the speckled trout, which was was cooked perfectly, beautifully seasoned and tender with light, crispy edges. The salads, even the half-size ones, are plentiful and the dressings are perfectly balanced. In the past, I've had the pork meatball appetizer, which was delicious and came as a generous serving--that and a salad were enough for lunch, and I even had leftovers. My partner had chicken Marsala last time, and it was the best I've ever tasted anywhere. This restaurant is a wonderful little Hillsborough nugget and a great stopping place when gallery walking Main St. read more

It seems that the algorithm on this website doesn't pick up other reviews one has left. There is an old review from 2012 under different mgt that I had left. Antonias has new mgt. I have had the pleasure of eating here several times and each time the food was excellent. I highly recommend it. read more

Yummy lunch spot with great service! They had a fun selection of cocktails - I had a lavender drop! The half sandwich and salad lunch deal was such a great deal! I had the Calabrian pimento cheese sandwich and side salad with ranch. Both were delicious. read more

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Fantastic food in a warm friendly atmosphere. Service was exceptional and the prices are very reasonable.

Great food, atmosphere and staff. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was very good and all homemade. Love the fact it is on the corner so you can see the town read more

This place is filthy. We were in the dining area below the overhead fan. The fan looked liked it has never been cleaned. Facing the area where the waits come from you look up to see what looks like fabric panels on each side...nasty filthy. Can't imagine what the kitchen looks like. We also weren't impressed with the food. read more

What a delicious dining experience. This is a super cute restaurant in a quaint building with local art on the walls. Really cool. We had the burrata with tomatoes, a huge Caesar salad and the most amazing lasagna I've ever had! It's very reasonable priced and we have another meal in leftovers. I took one star off for the weird and flawed service we had. Our waiter didn't put our drink order in-we had to go to the bar and get it. We also had to ask for bread numerous times. When we told the waiter, they argued with us, then complained about us to another server-right in front of me. I got dirty looks throughout my meal but syrupy nice service when at my table. I'll go back in hopes of a more efficient and pleasant experience. Oh and I did share this with the manager who was very concerned and apologetic. We only left a 15% tip (which is low) so I had to also tell the manager about our issues. read more

Excellent service and food for our large, multigenerational party. Everyone left happy.

Nice place, friendly staff, good service, and great food. Menu features many good choicesl=. I recommend it highy.

We recently hosted a private wedding rehearsal dinner at Antonia's, and it exceeded all expectations. The tables were beautifully adorned with fresh flowers from Flower Patch, complemented by personalized name cards that added a special touch. From the moment we arrived until the evening concluded, the service was exceptional--attentive, professional, and warm. The food was absolutely outstanding; the pork chops were cooked to perfection, and the espresso martinis were unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend Antonia's for any special occasion or private event! read more

Stopped in for lunch at Antonia's for the first time and will definitely be returning! I had the Lemon tahini spaghetti with andouille sausage with fettuccine noodles which was excellent! It was creamy, rich and savory. My wife enjoyed her panini but after tasting the pasta was second guessing her choice. All the staff members were cheerful and welcoming. Our server Myra was great and knowledgeable. Furthermore, it had a great atmosphere with nice local artwork decorating the walls. read more

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Sadly this place is hit or miss on service though the food is consistently good. Waited for over an hour to just get drinks and bread. We eventually gave up and asked for the food we'd ordered to be changed to "to go." Tables around us were also complaining and one couple got up and left. Wished we had done that from the moment we noticed the slow service. Turned what was supposed to be a fun dinner with out of town guests into an awkward ordeal. read more

Great spot! Friendly service, yummy food and mocktails. I enjoyed the fresh bread and olive oil spread, then the waiter shared about the daily specials. I decided to go with the strawberry poppyseed salad special and add salmon. Yummm! Also loved the sweet lavender lemonade. My friend loved her cherry smash mocktail as well. For dessert, we opted for the trio! It includes Mexican chocolate gelato (the daily flavor), a bourbon creme brûlée and tiramisu. Yasssss The inside features some fantastic art as well! read more

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We received slides of white bread toasted. Why would a restaurant serve white bread toasted? Very disappointing.

My daughter and son-in-law took my husband and I out for a wonderful evening at Antonias! The service was wonderful and the food was outstanding! We felt that the prices were very reasonable. And we loved the atmosphere. I'd highly recommend Antonia's! read more

Came here for a double-date night and had a blast! The ambiance is cozy and a bit dim which is what I love for a nice dinner. The bread, drinks, food, and service was great! Everything came out very quickly and was delicious. We split a caesar salad, and I got the clam pasta w/ the white wine oil and it was delicious. Everyone else I was with also enjoyed their meals thoroughly as well. I would recommend getting a half-portion of their pasta (which they offer), as that was more than enough for one person. Will be returning! read more

I've lived in the triangle for over six years and have never been here! I can't believe that I missed this gem for so long, because it's wonderful. I had the soup and salad, my friends had the pasta, and we all split the buratta at the beginning. Everything was wonderful, and they even have some good drinks and mocktails! Our waitress was awesome, and I look forward to coming back and sitting at the corner bar that they have. read more

Let me just say....I regret that I did not know about this restaurant until today. I went on a trip to Italy, and the food here(homemade pasta) reminded me of Italy. First, we were offered toasty bread with a salty, savory olive oil-garlic. I also had coffee, which was $4, but it was perfect compliment for a lazy day and did come with free refills. The ambiance was enhanced with freshly cut flowers and courteous and friendly staff. I had the fettuccini pasta, which was the perfect Al dente texture. The waitress also sprinkled some additional parmigiana on top!!! I will be frequenting this place often. read more

Antonia's - Fettuccine Alfredo with peas, sun dried tomatoes, and mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

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The appetizers were solid. Good cocktails. Attentive service. I'm glad I didn't order the fettuccine with meatballs. I got to sample it and it wasn't creamy, lacked sauce. But I enjoyed my trout dish. Very flavorful and has a good portion size. Overall it was a pleasant dinner. read more

Very charming atmosphere.! Excellent wait staff , never needed to want for anything! Last but not least , excellent choices on menu and delicious food! Freshly made pastas! You must try!! read more

I had a surprise 70th birthday for my husband at Antonia's in Hillsborough, NC. Brian Pearson was an outstanding host. From a sit-down dinner with drinks, appetizers, main course, and desserts. The staff were amazing and accommodated our guests with grace. I would absolutely recommend Antonia's for the future as a party venue. I give them 5 STARS read more

Waffle with whipped cream and strawberries was perfect. Omelette (make your own) was cooked perfectly. They serve their special potatoes with almost everything. Attentive service made our Sunday morning fun. Beautiful local art for sale on the walls- or just to enjoy. Best brunch in Hillsborough! read more

Had a good experience at Antonia's! HUGE food portions-- be prepared to take some to go! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It was a great environment to spend an afternoon lunch with family before walking around the cute downtown area of Hillsboro. read more

I have eaten here before - I'm sure they started a review after that visit, but here we are, several years and a pandemic later. I attended a sales presentation aimed at those in the Medicare age group. We sat in a small room off the main indoor seating area (ironically, where I sat last time with a friend and my now ex-wife!) and we're given three entrees to choose from. I opted for the chicken with mushroom sauce, which was served with green beans and mashed potatoes. This was far beyond the usual corporate cookie-cutter meal. I'm not a fan of chicken breasts in particular (far too dry), but it was well seasoned and prepared. I ordered drinks and dessert beyond what was offered, and Kyle was happy to make my time very enjoyable beyond the presentation time. The tiramisu was on point, and the Negronis mixed to perfection. All in all, a lovely night, even with the sales pitch! read more