After reading reviews we were looking forward to going. The place has great potential with it's…read morelocation but the food,not so much! Please limit your menu and learn how to do a much better job at cooking what you do focus on. Everything was over salted and so disappointing and mediocre! Surely they can set the bar higher and do better! We will not be back.

Don't let the name, location or décor fool you. This place is EXCELLENT!! The food was wonderful,…read moreportions are large and staff are friendly. I went due to reviews on opentable and was NOT disappointed at all. I would recommend a reservation though.

What a wonderful time! Cherie, was there service at the bar…read morehe couldn't ask for better! Perfect amount of attendance. Dinner was amazing and if you're not aware, they have their own label of Pinot Grigio as well as a red blend, which is amazing I highly recommend this restaurant. It is a hidden gem in Mechanicsville.

Dined in August 19th. Server who has been there 15 years was absolutely horrible…read more Put the order in wrong. We asked three times for my father's drink. Bus person shoved my mother's salad out of the way to force her entree onto the table. Had to ask twice for lemon for the water. Server never asked how food was. Chick Piccata was tough. Asked server if they offered a Military discount, she had to closely examine my Dad's ID. She apparently had no clue as to what she was looking at. However, she sure did make her disgust obvious. Maybe she hates Veterans. Unprofessional behavior and unkind individual. Notified "Hudson " and he argued that she was their best and insinuated that we were lying. First time ever that we left zero tip. When she noticed she chased my mother out of the restaurant yelling "I don't need it, I don't need it". Owner never called us back. Very surprised at this. Have been eating there for years. And was hopeful to try owners new restaurant. That's now not going to happen. It's a shame. He seemed like he took great pride in what he built. Length of employment does not mean quality of work.

My family really enjoyed our experience and meals here. The restaurant was pretty busy but we were…read moreseated quickly, waiter was attentive, and the food was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and we had a variety of dishes - Eggplant parmesan, penne alfredo, salmon, pizza, and gnocchi I would definitely return again when visiting Williamsburg!

I ordered pickup to take to my family while visiting my mom in the hospital from out of town…read more The good: Our order for 4 was correct The special accomodations for my mom of everything being on the side in her salad was done correctly. Good portions and value for what I spent The Meh: Garlic knots leave a lot to be desired. It was basically doughy bread with a splash of garlic powder When I picked up from the counter, it seemed like I was annoying the staff by checking that everything was correct in the bags. Nothing was bad and I would order from here again. The restaurant itself is an older building, but looked clean and well kept.

It's raining so we decided on Italian food. We're in Williamsburg, VA. We looked at the choices and…read moreFrancesco's Ristorante won! We walk in and our waiter, Fati, a Turk. He was so helpful and made some great suggestions on the appetizers and entrees. I had a bowl of Lobster bisque which was delicious. We had calamari and parmigiana sticks. All hot and tasted great. The Espresso The bread was fantastic--garlic butter and warm to the touch! We had great entrees penne pasta bolognese, Osso Bucco, grilled chicken fettuccine, and Ravioli con carne. Everything was delicious and the serve was great. "This is the best Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at," said my wife and she's Italian descent. We asked Fati, was the chef Italian? He said he was Sicilian. We were very impressed with every course. We had dessert that was a perfect ending. The photos don't do the food justice. We had espresso with black sambuca and cappuccino. My wife and daughter had Espresso Martinis. What a finish!!! If you are in Williamsburg, you must eat at Francesco's Ristorante to experience the atmosphere, the serve, and the food. Enjoy your family and friends. Eat well, stay healthy and most of all be happy.

Our ladies met for lunch at this restaurant, which is one I'm familiar with enough. The Chef's son…read morewas our server who mentioned that the handmade noodles were a three width fettuccine. I ordered eggplant parmesiana that came with angel hair pasta. So delicious and all of the ladies agreed that they had a fabulous time. The lady seated to my left got an appetizer of bruschetta, so huge! The lady seated to my right got baked ziti. A side salad costs five dollars. The handmade noodles cost extra. The portions are generous. We will return, of course. The nickel and diming for anything other than what's on the menu was disappointing. That side salad was not worth five dollars as one lady ordered it.

I gave Giuseppe 5 stars! We attended a Celebration of Life here on a Sunday ( normally a day that…read morethey are closed). One of the owners has Celiac . When she noticed I was getting only salad , she said she would take care of me since I needed Gluten Free. She brought a specially prepared plate of 3 items that were all delicious. What a relief to know that the restaurant knows protocols about safe eating with GF food! She also brought out a sweet treat - a chocolate torte that was yummy! My gluten eating family members said there food selections were also excellent! She even said they are taking their chef to Italy to learn more about true Italian recipes. Please go visit Giuseppe!

The beet salad is super yummy and refreshing…read more Fried oysters are great. Speciality fish dish was great and so does the pizza.

The food was delicious, service was great. Very accommodating for the needs of our grandkids. We…read moretotally enjoyed our celebration of our daughter in law's birthday! The only issue we experienced was the handicapped bathroom stall was not safe for a person with a disability. The rails were not installed properly to the wall and were coming detached. The toilet easily also to low for someone in a wheelchair. I almost had to call for help to get off the toilet. I do hope the owner will get a contractor in to fix this before someone is hurt! Other than that we had a wonderful time.

Came here with my family on a Friday evening, and we were seated and served immediately. One of the…read morefirst things that stood out to me was the work culture. The waitstaff, hostess, and management all seemed genuinely invested in providing great service and were consistently pleasant throughout our visit. What really left an impression was a small act of kindness from the woman in charge. It was 98 degrees outside, and after leaving the restaurant, I found myself running back in for another sip of water after realizing just how thirsty I was from the heat. Seeing this, she went out of her way to make sure I had a fresh ice water before I left. It was a simple gesture, but those are often the moments people remember most. As a side note, the water itself was surprisingly good quality. The pizza has a distinctive style, and it is one I thoroughly enjoyed. The crust is soft, airy, slightly chewy, and buttery, making it incredibly easy to keep eating. The tomato sauce provides a pleasant tang that complements the cheese nicely, but the basil is what truly stands out. Despite there being only a few thin slices scattered across the top, its flavor seemed to permeate the entire pizza and tie everything together. The combination of tangy sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil felt balanced and intentional. At just $12 for an entire pizza, it was also an excellent value. For my entrée, I ordered the sirloin steak and shrimp and finished every bite. The vegetables and shrimp had a flavor profile that landed somewhere between steamed and grilled, which I found very enjoyable. The caramelized bits on the vegetables were especially delicious, particularly on the onions. I also loved the mushrooms, broccoli, and cauliflower and honestly wished there had been more of them. The carrots and squash were less impressive and seemed more steamed than grilled. The shrimp was easily my favorite part of the dish. It was fresh, large, succulent, and perfectly tender without being tough or chewy. If I had one suggestion, it would be a bit more sear and perhaps a touch more butter or seasoning to enhance the flavor even further. I also would have liked more than three shrimp, especially at the $30 price point. Six shrimp would have felt more proportional to the rest of the dish. While the steak portion was much more generous, I genuinely enjoyed the shrimp far more. The steak was good and certainly satisfying, but it did not quite reach the level I would expect from a dedicated steakhouse. After trying a bite of my brother's seafood risotto, which struck a perfect balance between creamy richness and fresh seafood flavor, I found myself wishing I had ordered one of the restaurant's seafood-focused dishes instead. The Salmone Aurora, featuring crabmeat and scallops for the same price, immediately caught my attention. Based on what I tasted, seafood appears to be where this restaurant truly excels, and that is likely the direction I will go on my next visit. Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience. The service was exceptional, the pizza was memorable, and the seafood left me eager to return and explore more of the menu. While the steak was solid, the seafood dishes seem to be where this restaurant truly shines. Between the attentive service, thoughtful hospitality, and delicious food options I would happily dine here again.

Antonio's has an authentic Italian experience. The food was…read moredivine and they have extremely generous portions. The owner seems to genuinely care about his guests, as he was walking around having conversations with each guest. The waitress, Francesca, treated us like VIP. They definitely earned their "Best of Williamsburg" Gold award for the last five years in a row.

Well thanks to other Yelpers I found Antonio's today. Now understand we visit and eat in the…read moreWilliamsburg area once a month or so and have been in this shopping area before but I never eaten here. So glad we did today. First them meal: Outstanding. The wifey and I both ordered small pizzas. Mine was the All Meat and the wifey ordered the Arugula and Prosciutto. Let me say again both were outstanding and tasted amazing. When talking about my old meat pizza out of the four or five meats on mine with standard it out above the others was the sausage. Had an absolutely wonderful flavor. But surprisingly it didn't overpower when it was combined with the other meats. As for the wife, this is the second time she's had this combination type Pizza. The first time was in an authentic Italian restaurant, but was in Mexico. Yeah, that's kind of crazy pizza in Mexico but at that location down there it was incredible enough to make my wife want it again and this is the first time we have found a location that served a similar pizza. The arugula was fresh, not welted and really popped with flavor. Now both the wife and I had to really agree that the crust for both pizzas was not that heavy dough type. It had a little fluff to it, making it not weighing in your belly after you eat it. Staff: our server was outstanding as well. Very intentive checked on us several times and we even had some conversation back-and-forth. I believe we may have talked also to the owner who was sitting out front. If nothing else he was the manager again another very friendly man that we enjoyed our conversation with. As for the location: we found it very clean. And well kept. If you look at my other past reviews at locations via visited the one thing we really base cleanliness on is sometimes the restrooms. Well, in a shared ladies/men room, it was also very clean and well kept. So I will say again, outstanding location, outstanding staff, and wonderful food. If you're in the area absolutely I would recommend this for your lunchtime meal. We absolutely look forward to going back at a later time and trying some of the other dishes they offer.

I came back for the white pizza. It was yummy! Service was great. I'll be back again on this trip…read moreto Richmond. Very convenient near the hotel. Five minutes away.

This is a wonderful family business-everyone is so nice and the food is fantastic! We sometimes get…read moretakeout and sometimes dine in. Each time is a delight

Came to Richmond to spend time with family. Roma in Sandston was recommend. What a wonderful…read moreexperience. The food was awesome, drinks were top notch and Will was a delight. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Italian food!!!

Several of us ate here prior to going to a live music event at the Henrico Theatre…read more The food was ok overall. Our waitress was really good and attentive. She was friendly and very nice. I do not get to that area often, but I would definitely go again.

Came here to grab a pizza and hoagie. Antonio's is located in a small shopping center right by the…read moreExxon gas station. I got our order to go and a pleasant young lady at the register took the order: large sausage and pepperoni pizza and a steak and cheese hoagie. They said it would be about a 15 minute wait. The interior was inviting and the ambiance was as an Italian pizza shop should be. Our order was ready. The pizza was just okay...it satisfied our appetite. Now that hoagie...it was not the best. The ratio of meat to bread was questionable. You could take the meat from this entire hoagie and place it on half of the hoagie and it still would not be enough....AND they wanted $5 for extra meat! Do better Antonio's. Now I'm not the end all be all when it comes to hoagies/subs, but I have had my share and they have been far better. All in all, when Antonio's fixes that minuscule meat to bread ratio on that steak and cheese hoagie, I may (MAY!) come back to try it again, but I wouldn't hold my breath...

Over the years we have stopped in and eaten here many times. Looking back on my memory I'd have to…read moresay that I don't think I've ever been disappointed. Today after afternoon at the local horse track we decide to stop in again. Today we chose a large pepperoni and sausage pizza. As you can see from the picture, it had plenty of pepperoni and sausage covering the pizza. It was perfectly cooked to our taste. Nothing burnt nothing over crunchy but also not soft. The taste was really good with the sausage having a really nice flavor , took over the pizza. As for the service: Nice young fella seem to be very quiet spoken, took care of us. Checked on us several times and was very polite. As for the location: over these years of visiting, I don't think it's ever changed. And I have to say that we have visited here for more than 10 years a couple times each year. Seems clean and very well taken care of. So if in the area visiting the local gaming room or placing a couple wagers on the ponies and you're hungry, go ahead and stop and have a nice meal