Loved this place!!!! Everything from the ambiance to the food to the service was superb! Celebrated a friends birthday and had such a nice time. Definitely a great restaurant to bring a date to or have some amazing wine and food with friends. The sangria is not on the menu but ask the bartender to make it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Antonio's - Sangria - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Ordered take out for the first time from the downstairs market and cafe. I've always heard about the Stromboli and Pizzas there so decided to give it a try and I could not have been happier with my choice. I ordered the House Stromboli with no sausage and it was truly amazing! They add a peoperonata which adds the most unexpected but perfectly balanced acidity, paired with their homemade red sauce, I promise you'll wish you'd ordered two! read more

Very, very good Italian meal - overall, a wonderful dining experience. Used OpenTable to make a reservation, as we figured tables might be at a premium on a Saturday night. We arrived about 45 minutes early with the intent of enjoying a beverage (or two) in the bar. Checked in with a very gracious, friendly host sporting a big smile. "No worries, we have your reservation, seating will be at your requested time, feel free to step over the bar and relax, and I'll come notify you at your requested time." Thank you. Very comfortable overstuffed chairs and sofas in the bar. Waiter comes to take our drink order with an equally-friendly and engaging smile. Cordial, efficient, friendly - sensing a theme here? Our waiter handles our order, our drinks arrive within minutes - my perfectly-prepared dirty martini w/3 as-requested blue-cheese-stuffed olives, and my companion enjoying her generously-poured and perfectly-chilled Pinot Grigio. Going good so far. Our genial host now comes over to announce it is our self-appointed dinnertime; would we like to linger in the bar a bit longer, or would we prefer to be seated? Nice touch - no rush, no hurry, didn't forget us - everything you would expect, but often find sorely lacking in far too many cases. Let's eat! Seated in a 2/3rd's-full dining room, we are immediately handed menus, fresh bread arrives, and an equally-genial and smiling waiter walks up with a big "Hello, welcome to Antonio's" smile. He asks if we've dined here before: not in several years. "Wonderful, welcome back, take your time, do you have any questions?" He then asks if we would like a fresh drink or an appetizer while we peruse the menu. Please give us a few minutes - "My pleasure". Wow - did we just win the lottery? Is this for real? Do they think we're a VIP, or someone else who dines here all the time, or do they think we are friends with the owner? A real restaurant experience, with efficient and friendly hospitality folks who are actually glad to see us, enjoy their work, and are smiling? Wow! The bread is delightful - fresh, hot, chewy center with a crisp crust - and the olive oil is divine - nutty, sweet, a perfect complement to the bread, without any herbs needed, as many of the large national chains seem to rely upon - makes us wonder if those large national chains are using herbs to mask a low-grade, poor-quality oil? Our salads appear - fresh, crisp, cold greens on a chilled plate, with delicious dressings enhancing each bite. The salads are just the right size - too often the salad can be a meal itself, where Antonio's seems to recognize salad is just a precursor to the main event. My companion orders the Short-ribs. I order Veal Marsala. Both arrive within just a few minutes - and the beautiful presentations makes our mouth water. The short-ribs are buttery and fork-tender, served w/roasted vegetables on a creamy polenta. The veal is also fork-tender, and the 3 fairly large and tenderly-paneed pieces along with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes are absolutely spot-on. How about that - Antonio's must have real Italian chef's in the kitchen who know how to prepare simple, yet unfortunately hard-to-find old-school dishes - a wonder to find in this day and age. On to dessert - coconut cake and a ball of gelato ice cream with a cream center dusted in cocoa powder and then served with an amazing chocolate sauce. Both were quickly dispatched, with extreme prejudice. Man-o-man, what just happened? Did we just enjoy a simple meal; prepared by conscientious chef's; served by a friendly, efficient, well-trained wait-staff; and all overseen by a floor manager who actually checked in with us to make sure we were pleased with our experience as guests in his restaurant? Well played, Antonio's. You hit it out of the park. We enjoyed every minute - on the way home, all we talked about was when we can get back for seconds. Very nice - thank you. read more

Wow. I've been upstairs (about 2 years ago) and remember it being good but a bit out of my price range for a normal dinner out. I'd been wanting to try the downstairs cafe and when I decided we deserved an Italian treat we went for it. I got confused when we walked in because there's 3 entrances and we didn't come in the one where the 'hostess' counter is. I flagged down someone walking by and he tried to find someone to seat us, gave up, and told us to grab a table. I'm still not sure how that process works normally. The cafe itself is cute, filled with Italian products and wines. The tables are a bit close together but it wasn't loud so it was not bad to be close to other parties. We ordered glasses of wine and then had salads - a house with creamy sun-dried tomato dressing (homemade) and also a Caesar. The salads were crisp and fresh and the dressings were tasty. The were also pretty large portions which made me happy. I love salad. For entrees we ordered a chicken Parmesan and the cheese ravioli which comes with a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. There were a lot of raviolis and it filled me right up. The chicken was huge and came with a good portion of spaghetti. For the price, the portions were large and overall the food quality was very good. I wanted dessert and we generally order cannolis. This time we got one of those and also a tiramisu. I wanted the bread pudding but it takes 20 minutes or something and we were trying to get to a movie. I loved the tiramisu and it was also a large portion. The cannoli was good but had a slightly lemony flavor and I prefer mine with chocolate chips mixed into the filling which this one did not have. I probably wouldn't order it again but that's personal preference, not that it was bad. The tiramisu I would eat daily if calories and fat were meaningless! The server was nice and unobtrusive. I was very satisfied with my experience here and we even got a bottle of wine to take home. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

Molto bene! Finding a place to take my all-Italian family is a tough feat since their standards are so high. But thankfully I listened to some wise friends and brought them here. From the warm bread at the beginning to the Rum cake at the end, everything was simply wonderful. The highlights for me were the Saffron Risotto and the Papardelle Bolognese. Very authentic and cooked perfectly. Melt in your mouth delicious and the type of food your still raving about the next day. Another hight point was the way my table of 6 was served -- at the very same time. Other servers pitched in and placed our dishes in front of us at the very same moment. A nod to the staff for creating an exceptional and authentic dining experience at a reasonable price. read more

Pretty much the only decent restaurant in Maitland. Food is good, but overpriced. I come here for the sun-dried tomato dressing, and that is all. Service is usually pretty slow as well, and can be unfriendly. I return because my mom likes pizza, and buying wine from the store inside. read more

I am shocked at all of the positive reviews for this place. The concept is cool with the casual market place downstairs and the more upscale dining experience upstairs but that is where my happiness ended at Antonio's. We dined here on a Saturday night and had a table for 11 with three kids. The service was terrible, we were there for over 2 hours, and this was after being rushed to order by our waiter, his name was Frank. I felt so rushed we didn't put in an appetizer... and the bread was hard as a rock. The kids meals did come fast and they just got noodles and red sauce...I was pretty surprised to see my red sauce was exactly the same as what the kids got when I ordered the pappardelle w/ meat sauce. I am not shocked that the kids were getting the "good stuff", but I am shocked at how bland and tasteless it was. I didn't even want to eat it after waiting forever on the food and having a Cesar salad, so I didn't. The wait staff didn't even ask why I didn't touch my food. read more

I've been to Antonio's 3 times now; twice to the downstairs cafe portion, and once to the fancier upstairs area. Downstairs: The downstairs of Antonio's is a cute cafe/market, with a handful of tables located among shelves of wine, food, sauces, etc. It is loud, crowded, and often there's a wait to sit down, but let me tell you...their food is delicious. They serve you warm, delicious bread before your meal comes out. I'm a big chicken fan, so I've stuck to chicken dishes there (I love their grilled chicken). I haven't tried their pizzas or calzones, but every time someone I'm with orders one, they have looked perfect. Dessert wise, they have a deli case with their desserts on display, and I've tried a chocolate mousse and chocolate cake (I'm a choco-holic, what can I say?!). The mousse was flavorful and rich, while the chocolate cake was good, but nothing to get excited about. Upstairs: The fancier (and quieter) upstairs of Antonio's is lovely. They have a full bar, with a bar area featuring comfy looking seats and small tables. The dining area is very classic in the decor; dark wood, Italian inspired art, etc. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day out. Our server was knowledgable on wines and knew the menu really well. We started off with Bruschetta Romana, Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio and Arugula Salad; all were amazing. For dinner, my boyfriend got their 8oz Filet Mignon, which was perfectly cooked and flavored. I got the Pollo Piccata, and I have never had such a perfectly prepared piccata anywhere else. For dessert, we got a berries and cream thing, which was refreshing and the perfect end to a dinner. If I were giving out individual reviews, I'd give downstairs a 3 star rating for the noise level, wait times (no reservations downstairs), and crowded dining area. The food is great, the market is great for picking up wine and other goodies, but the service was lacking both of the time I've been. Upstairs, I would give a 4 star review. The service was perfect, though a little overbearing at times, the food was amazing, and it was more intimate and quiet. Antonio's is definitely a staple of the Winter Park/Maitland area, and I recommend checking out both the upstairs and downstairs areas. read more

I dined here for the first time tonight... and was very impressed! I walked into the market part at the bottom because I had never been there. I was lost trying to find my way upstairs to meet up with the rest of my party and a man behind the counter helped me to get where I needed to be. We had a bruschetta appetizer that was absolutely delightful. The bread was nicely toasted and the bruschetta part was great - tomatoes, red onion, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. I ordered the Pollo Fiorentina and it was TO DIE FOR. One of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. Chicken breast topped with sauteed spinach and melted Mozzarella with a creamy white wine sauce - so delectable. I love this place. I want to try the downstairs part for lunch one day and of course, return for dinner. It seems like a very romantic date spot as well. read more

Once Antonio's had innovative specials and now they have the same old tired specials. Once one entree was inedible and after sending out another plate of the same thing, the chef said there was nothing wrong with it. Had to order another entree and got a free wine, even though we didn't want it. Some of staff great although there has been turnover. I guess staff no longer wants innovative but just tired "tried and true" although it is getting stale. read more

When my wife and I lived in Maitland, we ate in the deli/wine shop several times a month. We only ate upstairs once and it was fine, but downstairs is simply a monumental value to anyone who enjoys good Italian food and any wine they can find on the shelf. Being able to choose a wine from the shelf and pay only $5 corkage (when the wait staff doesn't "forget" to charge us) is simply a treat. A 20 dollar bottle of wine for 20 dollars is reason enough to dine there, rather than go to Olive Garden and pay 20 dollars for a 5 dollar bottle of grape juice. The food is as tasty as it is reasonable. The chicken parm is awesome and there is a pork dish there that rocks when they have it. For two people to have a full dinner with salad and bread, and a bottle of wine, and pay only 40-50 dollars is simply grand theft as far as I'm concerned. Expect to wait on weekend nights after 5, and expect a somewhat cramped interior, but this is also a deli and liquor store so there is no reason to be put off by a few people standing around. read more

Have been here at least once a week for lunch or dinner, for the past ten years. It just doesnt get any better than this. Crispy crusted pizzas as in Italy, from their hot oven. Always fresh salads, cheeses, perfect sandwiches, great roast chicken and pasta dishes. You buy the bottom of wine off the shelf and they serve it. Heavenly desserts. Ask for olive oil w our bread when you sit down. Casual, we have been in blazers from church to baseball uniforms from games. Energetic atmosphere, but not too loud. Extremely friendly waitstaff. Enjoyed by us, our college kids, our parents. Trust me on this choice! read more

Excellent food and superb service! Love love love. Highly recommended if in the area, parking can be tight for a reason so arrive early if possible read more

Antonio's - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Stopped in the downstairs market and deli in the afternoon to look around. Quaint seating perfect for a quiet bite to eat and glass of wine. Plenty of fresh desserts and a wide variety of authentic Italian meats, sauces, spices, etc. nice menu for lunch. Decided to go back for dinner to the upstairs restaurant. Didn't have a reservation and was told a 30 minute wait. Bar was clearing at the same time so we decided to sit there for dinner. Ordered a bottle of wine and perused the menu. I ordered the veal piccata and wifey ordered stuffed eggplant. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was outstanding as well, I'd definitely go back! read more

You gotta try the calamari!!! Soooooo fresh so crispy so flavorful the fettuccine Alfredo sauce was bomb! Food is simply amazing! Great atmosphere & it's also family owned. read more

One of our favorite date night spots. The service is always impeccable upstairs, as is the food. Lots of vegetarian options and a good wine list. Downstairs always feels a bit crowded to make it a comfortable dinner spot. If we want that menu, we order online and bring it home. Best bread I've ever had. read more

I love the atmosphere here! It feels like I'm back home in Jersey. I stick with the classic Italian-American foods. They do those really right. Pizza, lasagna and pasta dishes. Great spot for a date. read more

Like another reviewer I was here for a private party so I can't comment on the regular dinner service. Downstairs is a casual cafe and store that you pass through before headng upstairs to the restaurant. Before we even sat down we were brought glasses of wine. Once seated we were brought an array of apps served family style. We had the Bruschetta and Mozzarella but by far the favorite was the calamari. The calamari was cooked light and crispy with a great saltiness and a hint of peanut. The Caesar salad was next but the sardine flavor was too strong for my liking. I ordered the Ravioli for my main course but by the time it came I was already full! I did have a few bites and it was very good; it had spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and shallots all in a light cream sauce. Finally desserts which consisted of a cannoli and a Belgian Chocolate cup filled with brandy and a raspberry sauce. I wasn't a fan of either. The cannoli was dry and bitter as was the chocolate dessert. Service was excellent. Even though we were with a private party the servers did everything they could to accommodate individual guests. Food for all 40 guests was brought out together and all was fresh and hot. Water (and wine) glasses were never empty. From my experience as a guest for a graduation party I would definitely come back as a dinner guest. read more

So accommodating! They made me a VEGAN risotto that was so delicious... we will definitely be back. Our waiter was also great and did not rush or anything. read more

My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day dinner. We dined upstairs and had a seat on the balcony looking out at Lake Lily. It was cold out, but they had heaters and that made all the difference. It was perfect. The food was delicious and looked absolutely beautiful! They had a special Valentine menu that included your choice of an appetizer or a soup or a salad, and a desert too. After we finished eating, we wandered around the market on the first floor. Highly recommend the products they sell downstairs as well. We ended up buying some apple cider bacon and a few other things. We will definitely be back! read more

Antonio's - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

We had our wedding dinner here (small wedding of 20 guests) in one of their upstairs private dining rooms. They were incredibly nice and flexible leading up to the event, they let us come in and decorate the tables, and the food was delicious and WAY affordable! The only thing that could have been improved was that our guests didn't realize that they could order cocktails from the waiters (they just offered wine when the guests came in) and so went to the bar and bought their own, which was a little embarrassing, since it was our wedding, haha. But otherwise the service was absolutely perfect!! We had the fish of the day, filet mignon, stuffed chicken, and spinach and cheese ravioli as our entree options--I tasted the fish and steak, and they were both stupendous! The appetizers were also amazing: we had calamari and caprese. The mozzarella was out of this world! I can't imagine having had our wedding dinner anywhere else! read more

Went to this place for Magical dining last year. Great food. Great service. I was impressed with their big portions for the price. Love their downstairs cafe for their desserts. read more

This updated review is for our first experience dining in the market and cafe. This review does NOT reflect the meals we have had in their upstairs restaurant. We ordered a pizza and a meatball sub. The meatball sub was good. The pizza? We ordered their fig, gorgonzola, pancetta with carmelized onion, arugula, mozzarella, and lightly topped with balsamic glaze. It sounded heavenly, but it was a huge disappointment. The crust and toppings had very little flavor. Service was professional and timely. Prices reasonable for a cafe. read more

...it sort of depends on which part of the restaurant I am ranking! The downstairs portion is awesome. As everyone else mentioned, this is the casual "cafe" and it is awesome. It has this great vibe (like you are eating in the middle of an Italian market), with great (and fast) service, consistently solid food, the whole deal. We went upstairs once and I didn't think it was worth it. The food downstairs is just as good and half the price, so my advice is to stick with that :) read more

We stopped into what we thought was just a pizza place and was amazed at how busy this small restaurant was. We decided to eat in and once I saw the menu, I knew we found a new favorite. New York style pizza, classic authentic Italian favorites, and quirky twists on common favorites. This is one of those hole-in-the-wall finds that becomes a favorite! read more

Antonio's - Mussels over spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

We had the Chef's dinner here from winning a silent auction at a charity event. We got there early so we walked around the market downstairs. It was a very cute market with a lot of delicious looking food, from salami, pate, sausages to Italian cookies and wine. The Chef's dinner was delicious and the chef personally came out to introduce each dish. He was clearly very proud and passionate about his food. Appetizer was wood-oven grilled marinated shrimp over sweet pea purée. The shrimp was succulent, juicy and tasty. First course was pasta in lobster arrabiata sauce with hints of jalapeño. The sauce was bursting with fresh tomato flavor. The lobster meat and jalapeño complemented the sauce perfectly! Main course was grilled Berkshire pork chop with a glaze of caramelized Gorgonzola cheese served with curry-spiced rice and grilled peaches. Delicious! To top it all off, the dessert of chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries was silky and creamy. Not too sweet, but plenty of flavor! We left very satisfied and will definitely come back again! read more

I am way late in writing a review for this place. Never had a bad meal here. Everything is always so fresh. My recent meal was the caprese sandwich. Big, juicy tomato, awesome ciabatta bread and perfectly made mozzarella. I especially love the olive oil dipping sauce for the bread they bring to your table. My only complaint is that the sandwich was HUUUUGE. When the waitress asked if there was anything she could get us, I said, "A bigger mouth!" So. Yeah. Go here. read more

Antonio's - Caprese sandwich with prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

Definitely the best Italian food in the Orlando area....and I'm from the NY area so I know good Italian! Upstairs is a bit formal so definitely make a reservation. The eggplant appetizer and the lobster ravioli are the stand outs but everything I've had is good. Downstairs is more casual and I don't think they take reservations but we've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a table. The seating is worked into the market which has all kinds of Italian pastas, sauces, oils, confections.....it's heavenly! They also have a nice selection of wine and you can pick out a bottle and bring it to your table. The food is fantastic as well. I love the eggplant parmigiana, the rosemary chicken & the chipotle shrimp with fettuccine- absolutely delicious!!! Again, you really can't go wrong here. Great service and atmosphere! read more

I absolutely love this place. My co-workers and I come here for lunch and it is always amazing and they get us in and out. Their food is probably some of the best in the Maitland area. Their Pappardelle with Salmon is a dish I have dreams about. It is magnificent. I really don't think I've had a pasta dish that rivals this one. A must get! read more

Went last Saturday evening and received probably the best service I have ever had at any restaurant. I received an excellent warm greeting walking in the door, added to the waitlist, walked around the tattorie where I was greeted by a nice manager. That manger suggested various drinks up in the bar, up in the bar, was greeted by a nice bartender, I tried a new drink..and even though it was made right...it was not to my taste...and he made another that was perfect. The downstairs manager came up to get my friend and I. I left to get seated...and another manager waited for my friend to pay the bar bill to escort her to the table. The waiter was attentive and knew the menu. The food was superb. We shared the portabello mushroom appetizer...I would get that again...The main course was the sausage and spinach raviolli. Excelent...it was good reheated as left overs too. If you are in the area of Maitland or Winter Park I would definitely recommend for a small or large party. read more

First time here but won't be the last! We sat amidst a cute Italian market where the menu was "upscale casual". (Upstairs is fine dining) The service was excellent! We shared garlic knots and I had the red blend wine- full bodied, flavorful, dry, delicious. Then I ordered the pasta special which could have been named Italian Thanksgiving on a plate. Rigatoni with pork tenderloin, carmelized onions, dried cranberries, walnuts in a butternut squash sauce. It was heavy, as you would imagine a cream sauce on pasta, but so so tasty! Planning to go back again soon! read more

Antonio's - Italian Thanksgiving on a plate. Rigatoni with pork tenderloin, carmelized onions, dried cranberries, walnuts in a butternut squash sauce. - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

I had a work lunch here today, and it's a great spot! The service is wonderful. A lot of them are old school! The food is great, the menu can be a bit pricey but I think it's worth it. The desserts and cappuccinos are very tasty- don't skip out! This is a great restarant for a special occasion or business lunch. read more

Phenomenal. What a great experience. Antipasto, bruschetta, calamari, beef short rib, tiramisu all top notch. Service was perfect too. Can't speak highly enough of the quality of the food, the service and the atmosphere. read more

Great service, food and atmosphere! My husband ordered the eggplant parm and he said it's the best he's ever had!

We came here after a not so stellar meal at RanGetsu looking to satisfy our palette. They satisfied! We sat on the balcony and enjoyed tiramisu and creme brûlée with a Riesling and Kahula and cream. They also gave us some of their bread. We will be back for dinner! Staff was amazing and food was fabulous! We were casual but told we would be fine upstairs inside. The store is amazing also! read more

Me and my Date went here about a couple months back. Reservations were made pretty easy. The upstairs atmosphere is nice, not totally quiet but very intimate. Our waiter was great. Came around plenty of times to check on us and was very helpful. Food wise it was excellent. We started off with their complimentary bread which was great and had the stuffed mushrooms which was cheesy and delicious in a marinara sauce. For my dates entree she had the chicken piccata that she enjoyed with some veggies mash potato In a lemon sauce. While I had the risotto with sausage, let me start by saying if you love cheesy goodness. This is your dish. It had enough risotto for two! The sausage was perfect salty and savory to counter the cheesy risotto. Unfortunately we both did not have room for dessert but other than that. Antonio's is great and can't wait to go back! read more

Antonio's - Risotto and Sausage - Italian Near Me - Maitland, Florida

My service tonight at Antonio's wasn't as good as my 1st experience sadly. The bread took too long to come out. The wait time between appetizer and the main entree was very long and there wasn't even that many people. To top it off the server at the end as we are leaving has the audacity to call me out in front of my friends and other workers in the restaurant to say how I didn't tip and didn't put anything on the table. I have never been so upset by the lack of respect from a server in my life. Tipping is given when you do a good job worthy of a tip, not doing bare minimum. The waiters name was Leandro and he needs to be trained better on how to respect customers. This experience rubbed me the wrong way and I will not be going back!!! read more

This is my family's favorite Italian place.this place is always a choice whenever theres family occasions.I highly recommend as the best Italian in Winter Park. read more

The service and food both were great. But I, being Asian seemed liked not welcomed at this place. I sat outside with family for lunch yesterday, and every 10 minutes either the manager or the owner (tall white guy with glasses) of restaurant constantly watching me. He was hoping that WE finish the lunch leave ASAP. We wanted to shop inside and as soon as we entered he asked why we were there? WE FELT DISCRIMINATED AT THIS PLACE. SO IF YOU ARE ASIAN AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME TREATMENT FROM THIS PERSON PLEASE SPEAK UP. read more

Great food, service and decor! A fantastic restaurant in Maitland, serving a variety of Italian fare- from pizza and pasta to salads and soups. The downstairs area is casual and perfect for lunch. You eat surrounded by the "market" where you can choose from olives, tomato sauce, wine and so much more! There is a great atmosphere and the service is right on par. I had a tasty chicken dish and will certainly be back for more! read more