We got to come up to Alturas for basketball, found this place because the pizza looked really good - what a fun surprise to get a fantastic meatball pasta too! The service was so good - staff is kind and knowledgeable - the food was fantastic. Just the kind of place you would find that has been a part of the community for quite a while. Glad we stopped - it was a perfect treat! read more

We decided to have dinner here since last time I was visiting I didn't get a chance to try the food. Definitely enjoy the rich history of this location and how much they have given back to the community. From the moment I entered the door I was greeted. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The location was small and cozy. We ordered a medium pepperoni and mushrooms with Italian sausage which was very delicious and the crust was perfect baked and had a nice crispy crutch. The sauce flavor was fantastic and it was perfectly cooked. The second one was a medium Tim's pizza which is grilled chicken with Alfredo sauce with bacon. The chicken tasted really good and was grilled perfect. The sauce had rich flavors and definitely had us wanting more. read more

Antonio's Cucina Italiana - Tim's Pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Alturas, California

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Recommended to us by our Air BnB host. So glad we took his advice. I loved the homey ambiance of this small restaurant. Looks like it can seat about 35 diners. Parking is on the street. Our party of four was seated upon arrival. We were all very pleased with our orders. Portions sizes were regular or half servings of which both were generous and flavors were on point. Though the pizza looked good, we went with different entrees - my Chicken Marsala which might have been missing the Marsala was good, but I missed the sauce treatment - it was more like a seasoned olive oil with a tender chicken breast, olives galore (yum), diced tomato, bell pepper, and shrooms. Husband declared the Sausage, Peppers & Alfredo Linguini delicious. Friend really enjoyed his Salsiccia Linguini, especially the type of sausage used. Other friend praised her half portion of Chicken Parmesan. The staff were friendly and attentive. If we lived close by, this would be a go-to restaurant. read more

We got a large pizza for the road trip we were on!! It was delicious!!! I recommend eating here!! read more

They have very bad phone ordering service Good food but don't bother calling called many times and always put on hold or don't answer,and today wife gone in person told 40 minutes to get to go pizza 1 person in restaurant 5,00pm read more

Wow, what a catastrophe. My wife says I am a hard ass when it comes to customer service. She is not wrong, and she was the one to suggest leaving after twenty minutes of no service. I did not count, but the place has maybe ten to twelve tables with two servers when we were there. We did get water, and after about ten minutes, a yound lady did bring use a few slices of bread. The bread was good if that is of any cosolation. We finally got up and walked out. Still need diner, so heading to the Holiday market for a TV dinner. read more

Food was great. Service was great. Staff was so friendly. We were stopping on our way through to Reno, had a great meal and experience. You can tell the whole staff cares. read more

Antonio's is, simply put, the best restaurant in Alturas. Good food. Open everyday (huge bonus). Clean and friendly. Check it out!

Alturas is one of the closest towns to Lava Beds National Monument so after a few hours spent their we headed here. When arriving we thought we were going to be able to dine in, but they still haven't opened up for that yet. However, we ordered anyway because we were so hungry. The mom and daughter that were working were nice and let us know that the food would be ready in about 25 minutes. The food was pretty good for a small town Italian restaurant. I wasn't feeling pizza at the moment so like a child, I ordered chicken tenders. Some places simply don't know how to make chicken tenders, but this is not one of those places. The tenders were huge and oh so good and who doesn't love curly fries? The rest of my family shared a large pepperoni and black olive pizza. I had a bite of it and it was really good. Everyone loved it and ate it up! Overall, the pizza and tenders are a hit and the service was good! read more

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The owner was just rude as can be. He talked down to servers for not knowing things yet. The servers were constantly apologizing to us customers. He continues to tell ppl they need to wait outside in the cold to be seated. He sells lasagna from holiday in town at holiday too but calls it holiday. read more

When you hear that a restaurant is the "only place in town" on a Sunday evening one gets concerned. We were wrong and pleasantly surprised by how good the food was at Antonio's. Many customers were ordering pizza, which looked good but we went with entrees. My chicken parmigiana was outstanding and my wife really enjoyed the chicken Marsala. The pasta was perfectly cooked as was the gravy. You also get a very hearty salad ( we recommend the house dressing) and garlic bread. If you're ever in Alturas this is the place to eat. read more

A very nice surprise. Was staying in Alturas for a project, and was recommended to eat here. Alturas has limited options, and this may be one of the best. Great service (as everyone worked very hard to take care of the patrons). Food menu options were varied, and the food tasted really good. read more

This place is good for getting a pizza and salad to go, as they are not seating for dine in. Plan on a good 20 minutes for your pizza, which has a sweet Marinara Sauce. Not a big fan of sweet Marinara. Friendly staff with good attitudes. read more

The food was very good . We both had the smaller portions of the pasta. It came with salad and bread for a great price. Tried to go there about 9:15 and was told they close at 9:00. The Yelp listing states they close at 10:00. read more

The 1st time we ate here, I asked what was recommended. I ate the Chicken Parm instead. The 2nd time I had what I was recommended the 1st time, the Chicken Marsala and oh my gosh it was Sooooo good. I've been dreaming about this for 6mos now, can't wait to go back. We have the alfredo and a pizza too. The food here is so delicious. From Dayton Nevada read more

Excellent service, Excellent cook pizza was delicious all the food including the salad was delicious. Friendly staff.

Traveling through town, it was our 38th wedding anniversary. We searched Google and found the highest rated restaurant. Antonio's topped the list. The place was empty to start, and the waitress brought us drinks. When the place started to fill up, the service was a little slow. We definitely felt like out of towners, which we were. Just didn't want to feel that way. Aside from the service, dinner was excellent. The garlic bread was really good and she kept it coming. Hubby had bolognese, and I had red clam sauce. Both entrées were so good! read more

What a cute, rustic little restaurant with old Italian charm. We received good friendly service. My husband and I both had the raviolis and marinara sauce. The raviolis were wonderful. The marinara was good but a little sweet. The house dressing and blue cheese are housemade and very good. Overall we had a good dinner of tasty food that was fresh and healthy too. read more

From the overwhelming fluorescent lighting, to the underwhelming plastic ivy hanging on the wall, tacky is the first word that comes to mind. A very small, narrow eatery, serving Italian. The food was actually not bad. But the ambiance is terrible. Service was also lackluster. I mean people were friendly, but soooooo slow. Some locals wondered in and actually made the place more tacky with their choice of fashion (teenage girls wearing their pajamas, if you need more info). I would not go back, but then again, I would not go back to Alturas either unless I had to. In this case, I had to be there or I would have avoided it. read more

Had the clam chowder and my dad had the spicy baked Penne, both were fantastic, and the service is very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

Antonio's Cucina Italiana - Clam chowder and spicy baked penne - Pizza Near Me - Alturas, California

We've been coming to this place since 1999 and it's still THE BEST pizza in 300 miles radius. We ordered x-large with half pepperoni and half chicken garlic mushroom and it was delicious! Their crust is just top-notch. Service is very friendly, feels very much like a family place. read more

Ate lunch here while passing through down. Cute place but disappointing food. Had the chicken marsala which was unlike any such dish I'd ever had before. Didn't seem like a marsala sauce. Also had the clam chowder. Stomach was very upset that evening. Service was ok. read more

The service was top notch, the food was excellent! Had the Ravioli Marinara, which came with a great salad and bread. For sure get the cheese on top! The owner is personable and a person that believes that good food comes from treating employees and patrons as family. Some might be turned off by the fact it is not "swanky", but the food and service override all of that! You are given five star service, treated like family at a Sunday dinner, and the food is excellent! I was not a local, but felt immediately welcome! read more

Has been around for years because of its amazing pizzas and pastas. They have more on their menu than you may know and it's always delicious. Prices are a little spendy but it's quality Italian food read more

A comfortable, delicious pizza and pasta restaurant that's a welcome refuge from the uncertain surrounding alternatives. We stopped in after watching the sunset in the wildlife refuge and were treated promptly to a full course meal of garlic bread, salads with home made dressing, chicken parm, ravioli, and pizza. The sauce is excellent and there is plenty of it. There are many beers to select from including an ale named after the restaurant, brewed by Pacific Rim, AFAIK. The wines are a little rough around the edges. There is a scare hotel called The Niles nearby. That is worth checking out for a thrill. Old creepy western hotels with saloons are fun! read more

Antonio's Cucina Italiana - "Mountain Herb" means you're in Northern California. - Pizza Near Me - Alturas, California

No more steak and chocolate soufflé here anymore Lasagna was cold in the center We have been coming there for years and we won't go back now read more

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We first discovered Antonio's about 6 years ago. We're from Oregon, and spend winters down south, and stop in Alturas both on our way south, and again on our way home in spring. We are pizza-holics and our only two top places are in Mesa, AZ and Palm Springs, CA. Well, the pizza HERE tops the other two! Devine crust - chewy and flavorful! When has pizza crust ever been called flavorful? The restaurant is once again open for dine-in, and Sandy is the charming server who stole our hearts! Apparently, lots of snowbirds and other travelers know about this gem of a place. read more

Fresh Italian garlic bread brought to our table upon being seated. Homemade dressing on our salad. Her's a chunky and creamy blue cheese that balanced pungent and sweet. Mine a balsamic vinaigrette that had a rich rosemary raisin hit without being overly syrupy. Chicken Alfredo in a thick rich sauce with herbs and mushrooms for her, and I had Chicken Parmesan in a marinara that tasted fresh and bright with hints of fresh basil, and parsley, and a nice touch of caramelized sweetness from garlic, onion, and tomatoes. We came through on our way north and visited the restaurant upon recommendation from the locals. My food descriptions cannot fully convey just how shockingly good it was. Do not let the weathered sign hanging above the door, or the paper place mats dissuade you. If you are passing through Alturas and are considering Italian for dinner, this is the place. read more

Abundant toppings but pizza crust was flimsy/soggy in the middle. For me, it was worth the trade off because the toppings were so plentiful! Very tasty! read more

Stayed in Alturas, CA while on a motorcycle ride. Found this place to be the only thing open on a Wednesday night that would answer the phone. Ordered delivery to my hotel and was very impressed with the delivery speed, delivery guy and most of all the pizza. Had the Medium combination and it was frankly amazing. The dough was perfect and the sauce and topping were optimal. I was quoted 45 minutes delivery time at 5:53 pm and it was delivered at 6:27 pm. Now that's freaky fast for a small town Italian joint.. I will definitely be eating here again once my travels brings me back through this small town. read more

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Phone and delivery service was good. The pizza is pretty decent but stay away from the chicken Alfredo. It's pretty terrible and not worth your cash. read more

Had such high hopes.! Then the meal came and all was lost. The soggy rotini has more garlic than chicken, microwaved meatballs, was given a pauper's ration of "garlic bread". Had two bites, wouldn't dare a third. Server couldn't care less. El Agave Azul is much much better. Go there. read more

Antonio's Cucina Italiana - O&G Rotini, side of meatballs. - Pizza Near Me - Alturas, California

There is no doubt that pickings are slim in Alturas if you're a traveler passing through or staying overnight (as we were) and looking for a place for dinner. On a previous visit we'd had a pretty decent meal at a local Thai restaurant but it was closed on this evening and so we opted for Italian at Antonio's. Our expectations weren't high as this is Alturas, but based on reviews at another web site we expected better than what was delivered. So maybe that is what our rating reflects, because while our expectations weren't high, the experience was less than expected. First the good news, because there is some, Antonio's smells good when you walk in and the server on the night we were there was very friendly and efficient. She had to work hard because she was the only server for the entire (small) restaurant and there was a steady stream of customers, mostly locals but maybe one quarter travelers like us. Maybe that is because Antonio's is one of the few dinner options in Alturas and being on Main Street pretty visible to travelers. Now for the rest that is not such good news. Pasta options were largely meat centric...meat filled ravioli (purchased not homemade said our server in response to our question), meat sauces, meat lasagna and so on. Other options seemed to center on the ubiquitous Alfredo sauce. (Although there was a clam sauce on the menu but from the looks of that option when delivered to the table next to us, you'd be hard pressed to find the clams.) If serving size is a decision point, we noted that the standard servings were huge. (Smaller serving options are on the menu too...thumbs up to them for that.) Most pastas clocked in at about $14 or so with the smaller size option about $9. We each ordered a house salad and a pizza to share. While the menu promised 'fresh mixed greens" for the salad what was delivered was 80% iceberg lettuce. On the other hand, the house vinaigrette really is good. The pizza was not good - bread dough quality crust, flavorless sauce and cheese and limited toppings. (How does one disappoint on a bell pepper and onion pizza?) We always feel bad about giving a negative review to a small restaurant in a small town, but if you're a traveler passing through Alturas, from our experience you'll have a better experience at Nipa's, Wagon Wheel Cafe or even the local Subway. One last note, we pay attention to accessibility in reviews these days (so does the NYTimes in theirs :-) ) and while we added wheelchair access "yes" to this review, that is limited. The restaurant is on one level and you can get through the door but we imagine the restrooms would not be accessible to a wheelchair user. read more

We stopped by for dinner on the way to Cedarville. Quiet, clean, and the service was very attentive and friendly. Nevermind the kitty doormats hanging about for sale, it's a cute place. Definitely a locals place, but the piano player didn't stop playing the piano when we entered. Ok, there's no piano player. Or piano. We each got house salads. They were mounded high with fresh greens and a bonus set of whole black olives. The dressings (blue cheese and house honey vinegarette ) were tasty and the salad and dressings were the proper temperatures. We got a large pepperoni with green peppers and mushrooms. Nice size, and clearly prepared with care. Came out piping hot. They give you honey to eat with the crust, yeah baby! Our waitress had been in alturas for 40 years, super nice lady. Good stuff. read more

Antonio's Cucina Italiana - Tasty large pepperoni, green pepper, and mushrooms. Don't forget to drizzle honey on the crust when you're done! - Pizza Near Me - Alturas, California

Great homemade items - the blue cheese dressing was fantastic as was the minestrone. Just wished I lived closer cause there were several items I'd have liked to try. read more

This certainly seems like one of the nicest places in town. As it turns out, the food here is quite mediocre. The sauce on my pasta had somewhat of an off taste, like there was dishwater in the sauce. From reading the other reviews, it looks like many other people quite enjoy the place, but to each his own. read more

Antonio's is a fixture in Alturas. This has been the best place to get pizza here (I haven't tried the pasta) for as long as I have been here. It can get a bit pricey, but it's worth it in my opinion. They also sometimes have good deals on extra large pepperoni pizzas during the summertime. Not sure if that's still a thing though. I tried the pasta today. It was good, but severely overpriced. read more

an unforgettable experience. Food is great. Service is great. Great ambience. I love the fact that if you are not full after your first serving you can always ask for more. read more

Magnificent! We came here after a long 8-hour drive, and were amazed at how delicious ever was! The service was great, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. If we ever come back to Alturas, we will definitely visit again! read more

Bought a couple pizzas (Hawaiian and pepperoni), spaghetti, ravioli with alfredo sauce, and cheese tortellini with alfredo pesto. Salads came tossed with our dressings. Everyone in the family was happy with their food. Service was fast and friendly. read more