How did I just find out there is a Little Italy in the Bronx (Belmont)! So what better way to learn about a neighborhood than to eat at a mom and pop restaurant. The restaurant has been around since 1927. I love how they have a cute black and white family portrait on the menu. Seeing the exposed brick walls and the paintings, gave me a very homey vibe. And given their generous portions I felt like I was invited to a family dinner at an Italian family house. We ordered: Complimentary sliced baguette Cold Antipasto Veal & Chicken Rollatini Combo** ( Stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella in marsala wine and mushroom sauce) Veal Pietro** (Potatoes, peas, and prosciutto in mushroom sauce) Veal Ann & Tony's** (Topped with prosciutto and mozzarella, sauteed in white wine sauce with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and olives) Gnocchi (Stuffed with potato, topped with marinara) **Came with a complimentary penne pasta. We were not expecting the complimentary pasta. But who doesn't like free food! (Please note, the penne was a little bland, but if you mix it with your entree it's perfect!) read more

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After our annual trip to the NY Botanical Garden Train Show, we make it a tradition to have lunch in nearby Little Italy of the Bronx along Arthur Ave. This year, I selected Ann & Tony's, a 5 generation family run restaurant. We started with slices of crusty Italian bread with EVOO for dipping. For appetizers, we had Stuffed Mushrooms (4) and baked Clams Casino (6). Portions run on the small side for the price though. Ask for more bread if you want to sop up the tasty sauces. My Veal Marsala was only 2 pieces, but was smothered in mushrooms and came with a side of rigatoni marinara. The marsala wine sauce was excellent. The rest of the family were pretty satisfied with their dishes. The specials were a good choice and all the meat dishes came with rigatoni on the side. My sister's & brother's Chicken Garden specials had plenty of vegetables on top of the sautéed scallopinied chicken breasts. My wife's Chicken Ann & Tony looked very good topped with mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes & olives. My niece had the Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, my other favorite which would have been my second choice. There is also a children's menu which was perfect for my grandnieces. What kid doesn't like chicken fingers & fries? For kids with more sophisticated palates, there were other choices if they liked Italian favorites like Spaghetti & Meatball (singular), Ravioli, Ziti & Chicken Parmigiana. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday after finding them online. The restaurant was big and decorated for the holidays. The staff were very nice and kind. The bread was delicious as well as the penne vodka. They had holiday drink specials and I had the Merry Berry Breeze mocktail and it was very good. We shared bruschetta which also was delicious. Prices were reasonable. One bathroom was out of order but they had one more in service. Overall a nice cozy restaurant for Italian food read more

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This was such a lovely spot, and the decor made our group feel like we were transported to Italy. We had the place mostly to ourselves on a leisurely Saturday afternoon. There was a cozy and welcoming ambiance. We were served complimentary sesame bread and rustic bread, paired with addicting olive oil and blend of flavorful spices, which made for the perfect combination. I ordered the Veal Columbo, which was melt in your mouth delicious! This was served with spaghetti in marinara sauce. The Veal was dipped in egg batter, topped with prosciutto, mozzarella, and tomato, in a creamy brandy sauce. Meat was delightfully tender, while all the ingredients were well seasoned and worked beautifully together. I especially enjoyed the meat with melty mozzarella in wonderfully rich, savory sauce. Service was solid. Our waitress was friendly and everything came out in a timely manner. Prices were super reasonable. We all had a great afternoon dining here. If I'm in the area, I would be open to returning to try the Veal Pietro, Filet of Sole Almondine, Veal Gorgonzola or Shrimp Ann & Tony's. read more

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Ann & Tony's 2331 Arthur Ave. Bronx, NY 10458 Veal Parmigiana This restaurant is family owned for five generations and it is still thriving. These two full size cutlets came with a side of linguini. Grandma's marinara sauce is freshly homemade every morning. read more

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normally i would not enter an establishment with three stars. but today. it worked. best penne vodka i've had. old school looking inside. great service read more

Ann & Tony's Restaurant - penne vodka - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

We'd spent a glorious day at the New York Botanical Garden's Mexican Modernism orchid show when we realized we were ravenous. NYBG's cafe was packed, with a long line around the corner. We sighed, but then we remembered that the Bronx's wonderful Little Italy--Arthur Avenue--was nearby. First restaurant we spotted: Ann & Tony's, with a sign saying 5 generations (since 1927). We were hooked--and what a great experience it was. Excellent Italian bread, the kind you just don't get anymore, served with a Sicilian olive oil with herbs. Followed by a superb caprese we all shared. I had linguine with white clam sauce--so much that I took a large portion home for that night's dinner. The chef, Tony (see photo), came over to answer questions. After 3 pm Bronx families poured in, filling the restaurant's tables with joyful children. What a great day! read more

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States that it closes at 9pm on Thursdays but was told that they close at 8pm. Walked in at 8:05 and was told that we could not be seated despite another group being seated directly before my party of two. Disappointing service and false online times. read more

Had high expectations going in; we've never been disappointed on Arthur Avenue before and this place has been around forever. Our water was warm (no ice) and the waitress only filled 2 of the 3 glasses and needed to be prodded regarding the third. The bottle of wine the hubby selected they were out of. The second option the waitress just poured without letting one of us taste to make sure we liked. My lasagna was almost cold; seemed like some cheese had been melted on top but it wasn't warmed all the way through. The service was slow and lacking throughout. She didn't come back after dropping the bill at the table to the point where my son had to go up to the bar where she was hanging out and submit it so that we could continue on with our evening. I'd say you lost us which is unfortunate since our son is living there in Fordham grad housing so we frequent the area often. Don't rest on a reputation of longevity but rather make a conscious effort to provide the kind of service and food Little Italy is known for. read more

The bread before the meal was delicious. I got the baked ziti and it was just okay. The ambiance was great and the service was great. For the price, it was good. read more

The BEST Italian cheese cake I've EVER had... and I've had a lot. The staff was so warm and accommodating to my sister's two kids under two... also portions are the perfect size! Will definitely be coming back. read more

We stopped at Arthur Ave. for Madonia Brothers Bakery early on a Sunday. Walking the neighborhood as we usually do, we decided impulsively to have an early lunch at Ann & Tony's. We grew up in the Bronx knew of its history. I had not been there for many years. It was a big disappointment. The food was not good. Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe and sausage was tasteless. The pasta was reheated like many restaurant do, but it had been allowed to dry out after parboiling so the ends of some pieces were not cooked at all. There was very little oil, no garlic that we could see and no flavor. We sent it back. The Ann & Tony veal dish was a little better, but very bland. It looked rich but had no taste except for a couple of olives that tasted old. Not rancid, but sour and off. Service was mediocre. Bus boy tried hard but didn't have the skill or proper training or personality for the job. Our server only went through the motions. The hostess was very nice. After we got home I checked the Yelp reviews and I see that a lot of people had the same experience as we did. I'm only writing this review in case the family still cares about their reputation and their customers' experience. God Bless the memories and good luck in the future. Feeding tourists is OK if that's what you want to do, but these Italian American Bronxites won't be back any time soon. read more

The food is consistently delicious at Ann & Tony's. I have been a fan since my days at Fordham! Made a trip to the orchid show and had to walk over for a bite to eat after. We started off with some toasted seeded bread and an amazing olive oil that had infused herbs and garlic in it that was so delicious we asked if they sold it, and they do!! I had the eggplant parmesean, and my friends had pasta in a clam sauce and chicken piccata. Everyone enjoyed their meals thoroughly. All the ingredients were fresh, and the pastas were all cooked perfectly. They are very accomodating and friendly. I would definitely recommend A&Ts. read more

Worst service I have ever had in all my years of dining. Food came out at all different times. Forgot 2 of our salads Brought dinners out separately and 15 minutes apart. Would NEVER come back. read more

Went hete for 1st time, saw good reviews on google. Should have looked on yelp. Family ordered chicken carbonara, veal parmigiano and a pizza. The waitress was attentive, brought our water, delicious bread with a dipping oil. Then the food came out in less than 10 minutes, and thats when it went downhill. The carbonara had chunks of onions, chunks of bacon, the sauce was watery and the chicken was white and looked raw. Had no flavor except of chicken and it was warm not hot. In my opinion, these things were cooked separately, put on a plate and microwaved. The pizza was a piece of italian bread with sauce and a big hunk of melted cheese. It was soggy, which if it was baked it would have been crunchy, again premade and then microwaved in my opinion. The veal was no different than costco frozen food and the pasta with marinara tasted from a can. Ive had better food at olive garden. Bill came, and you pay 3% if you pay with credit card, $4.00 for a mason jar of soda. Never again will go here. read more

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First time dining here. It was just OK. Got the breaded artichoke appetizer. Didn't appear to be fresh artichoke, complete with the long stem (like one might get at an Italian restaurant). Seemed more like artichoke out of a jar, smothered in bread crumbs. Tasted good but...nothing high-end. Bread was good. Clearly authentic, classic, fresh Italian bread. Came with a flavored olive oil for dipping. Tasty. Got a glass of Montepulciano. Good. For entree, got the manicotti. Very average. Not delicate. Not 'sublime' (like a good manicotti would often be). Almost a bit dry, so all the more reason for me to need more sauce than was provided me. Also, while most of the staff I saw there were wearing masks, at least one was not. A bit surprising to see in a restaurant. Typically, all staff are (currently) wearing masks. read more

Went here for 1st time, came recommended from someone who used to work near by. He must have not been in years... place was empty on a Friday night, should have taken that as a sign. Against my better judgement we sat down and only 2 other tables had guests. Servers were not attentive, could never find them even though place was empty. Food did come out very fast, but to the point I wondered how it was even possible to cook it properly in that time. Got wrong food, never came back to check on us or refilled drinks / water. Food was mediocre at best, which makes me think it was all just taken out of the walk in already made and warmed up. Pasta was chewy and hard. Overall we were very disappointed for our 1st restaurant experience on Arthur Ave. Would not come back. read more

BEST CHICKEN PARM!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, Wow!!!! I am new to the area and have been trying many restaurants. This has to the best. Love the ambiance. The cannoli are awesome. Can't wait to go back to their Bolognese. Definitely worth the trip! My guest had the veal and she loved it. read more

Visited twice so far and we will be back ! Great homemade authentic Italian dishes. Felt like we were eating at my Italian grandmas house again- felt like the same plates she would use. Cool, old world vibe - friendly and welcoming staff. Love when it feels like they are genuinely happy to have you there. Priced fairly, quality meal. No left overs we ate every bit plus a few apps, bottle of red and a coupla shared desserts. read more

This place is been a staple for me in this neighborhood I bring anyone that wants what I qualify as a real Italian meal. No need to get all dressed up.My favorite dish is a tri-colored Tortollini bolognese. I've been coming here since 2005. The place is quaint, not so much to look at even though they recently did a little upgrade. This is a place you do not come for the view to see or to be seen or for a beautiful breathtaking view. You come to for the food. read more

We planned a few hours of our day to go to Arthur Ave. We have been several times & loved it every time. I picked Ann & Tony's due to it withstanding 5 generations. It wasn't fancy on the outside & we expected that the money was put in the ingredients. The inside & bathrooms were clean. Again, not fancy. It wasn't busy which was a bit concerning but it was an odd time of day. It was kind of late for lunch & early for dinner (although other places close by were bustling). The server was pleasant. The bread was average. The servings were plentiful. I was allowed to order a half portion of baked ziti which was very much appreciated. The Caesar salad was adequate. The chicken parmigiana & the baked ziti were absolutely terrible. I started eating prior to my husband & son. I bursted out with, "this is awful". My husband looked perplexed because we were eating Italian on Arthur Ave & I never complain about food in the north. He & my son each tried their chicken. It was edible but less palatable than a cafeteria meal. The spaghetti was absolutely horrific. The sauce for all 3 meals looked and tasted like a can of tomato sauce was opened, heated in the microwave and poured on the top of the food. It had zero spices & was completely terrible. We looked at the reviews at that point. It was then that I took ownership for the abysmal meal. A 3 star rating for an Italian restaurant in Bronx Little Italy! I didn't look prior because we have never had a bad meal in the neighborhood & believed we could never go wrong. We wasted our money for a Lyft from Times Square to Arthur Ave & then from there to the Yankee game. We could've taken the subway, gotten a hot dog prior to or at the game. We could've made better use of our time, money & appetite. So disappointed! read more

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Food was below average. Took forever for food to be served. Also the server was trying to do to many things and every aspect was slow.

Standard Ital/American food, just OK. Very turned off by the large TV in the dining room showing FoxNews. We felt rushed and uncomfortable.

Great Italian restaurant that has legitimate Italian family heritage in the area. The food tastes like home cooked food from mom which is I'm sure what they're going for. I highly recommend a visit read more

This place had been in business for 93 years 5 generations! They prepare the food the same way for all these years. I ate here about 25 years ago and loved it! Today 6 family members including myself ate here. The food and service are top notch! I ate the most tender chicken parmigiana ever ,& the home made sauce (gravy) is fantastic! The service excellent! The portions are slightly smaller than other places but it was still plenty. The prices are reasonable. Worth every penny. my entire family felt the same. Thank you for such a pleasant experience. Highly recommend Don't pay attention to the bad reviews. They are are fake from competing restaurants. read more

So cozy inside! The Food was amazing. Chicken parm was so tender you can cut it with a fork. The eggplant parm the best I've ever had. And we got 2 mini cannoli as a Christmas treat from the staff. Will definitely go back! Great service too read more

Delicious. I had not been to Arthur Avenue. Friends love this one. The wine is really good. The bread and seasoned olive oil is so good. The linguini with clam sauce so good too!!!! with the lovely entrees you get a side of pasta with marinara--only a $5 charge for any ohter sauce including linguini with clam sauce. and the price very reasonable read more

We were the only diners in the restaurant, but they still seated us next to the bathrooms which I felt was beyond rude. They have old school exposed brick walls, charming. The Chianti and the bread were excellent, the appetizers very good: stuffed artichoke hearts and clams casino. My friend had Veal Marsala which she liked. I ordered a dish called Shrimp Capri, however, the waiter did not apparently hear me properly and he brought me out Shrimp Scampi which was disappointing as I was looking forward to what I ordered. I did not send it back because I didn't want to wait for the correct dish to be cooked as I would have gotten it when my friend was finished with her meal. So I just ate the Shrimp Scampi which doesn't thrill me and was just average. We had Tirimisu for dessert which was outstanding. No one ever refilled my water glass although one of the waiters did come over to the table to ask if we needed anything else before my water was gone. They also came and started to remove food before I was totally finished. There were two waiters and I told one of them what happened with the Shrimp Capri so it wouldn't happen with someone else, and he rudely replied "I'm not the one who took your order." He did not convey anything to the other waiter. I would have given five stars except for the service which was not totally up to par, being seated by the bathrooms-- that really upset me, and just an average entree. read more

My family and I have been enjoying the food here for over four decades. We highly recommend it!

Good food. Poor service. It was clear to us from the moment we walked in the wait staff was disappointed we arrived. The food however was good and plenty of it but we needed to ask for water refills and another round of drinks. The wait staff and towards the end of our meal, the chef, found it far more important to sit at a table near the kitchen and stare at their phones. Like I said the food was great, but the waiters clearly wanted to have the night off We will return, but not on a holiday. read more

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I like this place very much. The food is very much like homemade - not exactly Mario Batali but straightforward, fresh and well done. Hot antipasto plate includes mozzarella wrapped in toast, eggplant, stuffed mushroom, calamari and shrimp. Pretty skimpy tho and the calamari was mushy - prob was frozen. Whole plate not too bad but had much better. Linguini with white clams was good, skimpy again on clams tho and broccoli rabe side nice and fresh, not overcooked. Lousy wine list and surprisingly expensive bottles - by glass mediocre selections but reasonable. Nothing terrible. Best thing here is friendly staff. Again, I like it here but there are better places nearby tho. read more

We loved this place. The service was very pleasant. The food was amazing. We ordered veal and eggplant and a side of broccoli. Our granddaughter ordered spaghetti with a meatball. Everything was excellent and delicious. The sauce especially was great! It was the perfect lunch. Thank you Ann & Tony's!! read more

Lunch and I ordered two appetizers! Eggplant rollatineni and seafood salad, (shrimp, scallops and calamari! Delisious, fresh. The sauce on the rollatineni was flavorful, the cheese delightful! The seafood salad was so fresh and bursting with the sea flavors! The place was clean, nice ambiance and great service. Highly recommend! read more

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I really wanted to like Ann & Tony's. With their history, their personality, and their overall caring for their customers, they have a great background. But the food just wasn't that great. My friend and I braved a snowstorm from the Fordham road train station, but that didn't deter us. Their bread was excellent (From Addeo's, of course), the olive oil dip was good, and the salad they gave was basic but it was free, so it was a nice touch. The main courses weren't anything special at all. My friend had the Veal Parm, which was ok overall. Sauce was ok, veal quality was ok, cheese was ok, etc. My dish was Chicken Cardinale which didn't fare as well. The proscuitto and cheese were good, but thats a given on Arthur Ave; however, the chicken was poor quality, there wasn't that much of it, the peppers were ok, and the sauce wasn't anything special. The sauce we got on the sides of pasta wasok, but it lacked flavor. I give this place an extra star because of how cheap it was (especially if you use the coupons from their website), but Ann & Tony's isn't a place that should be a priority for anyone to visit based on what I experienced. However, I will probably give it another shot eventually. read more

I made reservations on the phone before going. I was having my rehearsal dinner there. We were greeted and seated when we arrived. The wine and drinks were great! Tip: buy the wine by the carafe it's better! The calamari were crunchy and had flavor! The chicken parmagiana and eggplant rollatini were delicious! The restaurant is very family oriented. The only thing I would suggest are more waiters so the wait time is shortened. I would definitely return here! read more

We had a great dinner here. EVERYTHING from apps to desserts to the wonderful service. I can't wait to go back! We had clams casino and eggplant rolatini for apps. Veal and pasta for entrees and an assortment of wonderful desserts, think cheesecake tiramisu and gelato. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. We felt like we were regulars though it was our first time there. Ann and Tony's is a great place! read more

Just went there last night. Wonderful meal and great service. Danny was our waiter and he was assisted by Marie, both were very nice and attentive. Best calamari in quite a while, very tender and tasty. I had the chicken Ann and Tony style and it was delicious. My wife had chicken as well. Finished off with very nice lattes and Tartuffe. Definetly will be back next time we are in the neighborhood. read more

We arrived at this place bc my friend doesn't know how to follow plans. The waiter was very rude bc I was the last one to sit down and didn't even ask me what I would like to drink. The olive oil was brought out when the bread was finish. So what's the point of the oil? so I can drink it? I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. I thought it was mash potatoes when it came out. The restaurant was fairly empty. My original plans was to goto Antonio...which had 700 reviews and 4 stars. I barely touched my food and neither did most of my friends. Unless we were eating at a different restaurant.I don't understand how people give it 5 stars. The best thing about the place was the bread and it wasn't even made in house. God bless who ever goes here. read more

I'm very much satisfied with Ann & Tony's Restaurant. The value is exceptional. Very yummy and also healthy. The staff was extremely courteous and service is terrific. Can not wait to come back to Ann & Tony's Restaurant. Definitely recommending to others. read more

I watched Ann & Tony's on the CNBC show Consumed - the real restaurant business - and the owners, staff were such characters that I had to pay them a visit. I been to other places I seen on reality TV and most of the time I am disappointed. The people portrayed on TV are not there, or the entire show was obviously staged for TV. Not here! What I saw on TV was exactly what I saw in person. The entire staff was there and in rare form. The owners were really cool, and authentic. With that said, I recommend you watch the show Consumed, and definitely pay Ann & Tony's a visit. I ordered chicken parm, what can you say about chicken parm? Chicken cheese and sauce lol. But what I can say is that we now live in the era of Corporate Restaurants, so it is a pleasure when you order the same dish as your friend and it comes out slightly different. Perhaps a little more sauce, a bit bigger, little less cheese.... That is the true magic of Ann & Tony's. The chef is not following the strict guidelines of the corporate cookbook. He is serving up food, the same way he serves it to his family. I started my meal with the Triple Shot Espresso Martini (as seen on TV) and it was delicious. Wow! I could of had five more. Everything else was equally delicious, and I will be back again. read more

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