Food: After a long day, having a few pepperoni slices from here, fresh out of the oven, really hit the spot. It's $5 for a slice, and $2.25 for a side of their homemade pasta salad, which isn't too bad. The size of the pasta salad leaves you wanting more, but I guess it's fair for the price you pay. Service: No complaints! Pretty quick at the to-go window. Ambiance: Ordered to go, but you can see the interior from the outside, which has a classic, cozy feel to it. Seems there's limited seating inside, but there are tables out front as well. read more

Original Antonio's - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

I stopped at Original Antonio's on Catalina Island, and this spot delivers exactly what you want after a long beach day, simple, satisfying pizza in a laid-back setting. The first thing you notice is the vibe. The place leans into a classic, old-school pizzeria feel with a 1950s-style theme and casual seating. You walk in, order at the counter, and either grab a table or take your slice to go. It feels local, not overly polished, which adds to the experience. The pizza stands out for its thin, slightly crispy crust with a soft chew. The sauce and cheese balance well, and the slices come out hot and loaded with flavor. If you like a New York-style slice with a bit of grease and crunch, this hits. One of the best parts is the flexibility. You grab pizza by the slice, which makes it easy to try different toppings without committing to a whole pie. That works well for visitors who want something quick between activities. The menu goes beyond pizza too. You'll find pasta, sandwiches, garlic bread, and salads, so there's something for everyone in your group. Service is straightforward and friendly. Nothing over the top, but efficient and welcoming, which fits the casual island atmosphere. The place gets busy, so expect a bit of a crowd during peak hours. Overall, Original Antonio's is a solid, no-frills pizza stop on Catalina Island. You go here for a quick, flavorful slice and a relaxed local feel, not a fancy dining experience. If you're in Avalon and want dependable pizza, this spot earns a stop. read more

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This place is amazing. Came hiking on the island and worked up an appetite. Did not want fish and chips or anything else the island has to offer and lo and behold I seen this little pizza place. And I'm glad I stopped by the affordable prices. Nice thin crust great pizza. Thanks Eryn Pina Melissa read more

Oh this place is such a gem in Catalina. Feels like a restaurant trapped in time with all the novelties and decor. The service is very friendly and talkative. The pizza is delicious choose whatever you want and you can go wrong. Honestly the pizza to me felt like nostalgia, served in those bumpy black trays. Nice and crispy and with good dough to topping ratio. read more

Original Antonio's - Inside decor - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

This is a cozy little pizzeria on the island, full of charm, with lots of fun historic decor hanging all over the walls and even the ceiling. You have two options: dine in or grab a slice. I chose to dine in and it did not disappoint me. My waiter was a lovely kind lady who made my short stay very pleasant. I ordered a small pizza with mushrooms and a garden salad. The salad was very basic yet fresh and I enjoyed it, however, I wish there were more mushrooms on the pizza. As the photo says it all, there are a few canned mushroom pieces sporadically spread on the pizza. The crust was very much to my liking, neither thick nor thin, perfect thickness. The sauce was fresh and the cheese was very fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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We are somewhat far away (some national miles from (LBC) and we are visiting Catalina off season, that being said, we found a pizza place was open for business and it did not disappoint. Had a small pizza it was cheese and delicious. read more

Original Antonio's - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

I've been coming to Antonio's for years and have always enjoyed their pizza. The pizza itself is consistently really good, but what truly makes this location stand out is the staff. They're always friendly, smiling, and provide excellent service every time. On this visit, we ordered a pepperoni pizza with extra cheese--delicious as always. If you want great pizza paired with outstanding service, this is definitely the place to stop. read more

We had a great a pizza and pastrami sandwich!! Eryn was great and loved hearing the history of the Antonio's pizzeria. Definitely a must go and enjoy some pizza and atmosphere! read more

Decent slice of pizza made a great late night snack. Thick & cheesy like me. Fast & friendly service. Did not go inside, but outside was nice. It was close to my hotel, so that was a bonus read more

Original Antonio's - Pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

The small pizza with 2 toppings (pineapple and Canadian bacon) was delicious! Freshly made and the staff are great. We also ordered the garlic bread and that was yummy too. The marinara sauce for dipping is unique and kind of has a sweet taste. read more

We ended up eating here two nights in a row on our first visit to Catalina! Yummy pizza, friendly & fast service and nostalgic decorations.

Horrible. Stood in line for 20 minutes. Then was told that they were no longer seating with 30 minutes to close.

Located in the high tourist traffic area in Avalon on Catalina Island, Original Antonio's has been a popular restaurant since its opening in 1977. It recently changed ownership in 2024, vowing to keep the menu and recipes the same. My brother and I had the opportunity to stop in for lunch on a Wednesday during a roundtrip cruise stop on the RC Navigator of the Seas from Los Angeles. We found the service to be friendly, the sandwiches to be tasty, and the pizza to be OK. Antonio's is located in downtown Avalon and hard to miss if you walk around the waterfront area. They have an outdoor pizza window where you can order individual slices (now $5.50), and an self-serve outdoor dining area with some picnic tables. We chose to eat-in, were the first in line, and were oked to pick our table. The inside definitely has a mid 20th century charm, with pictures of old movie stars and entertainers lining the walls. The menu has a selection of pizzas and sandwiches, and the various cold drinks are lined up in front to choose from. It is a full service restaurant, so we placed our order with the waitress and waited a bit for our food to be made-to order. No tap water is given, only bottled water if you choose not to drink soda or beer/wine. Two sandwiches were ordered, each cut in half so easy to share. They came with a choice of a bag of Ms Vickers chips or a small portion cup of macaroni salad. The pastrami dip ($15.95) came with a cup of au jus for dipping and the phillly cheese steak ($15.95) had the requisite vegetables. The same bread for each sandwich was excellent, and had been expertly toasted to give it a bit of heft. The waitress told us the dough was made daily somewhere in LA and brought here to be baked fresh. It really showed. The filling didn't really match the excellence of the bread. It had all the ingredients, but just not enough of it to make it a wow. The pastrami was sliced very thinly, and came with pepperoncini and dijon mustard. I enjoyed the sandwich, especially dipped in the au jus. The philly probably wouldn't satisfy a true cheesesteak aficionado. The good steak (on the menu as being prime rib) looked like it had been hand cut into strips, and there wasn't too much of it. It was enhanced with provolone and peppers and mushrooms, which had been well prepared. If the name of the restaurant has 'Pizzeria', I would expect it to be the standout of the menu, and in this case, it really wasn't. It comes in two sizes, so we ordered the small combination pizza ($17.50) with six smaller slices. In summary, the pizza was OK...with most of the volume being taken up by the crust. If I had to classify it, it would probably be considered a pan pizza, with it being baked in a pan and the crust touching the edge. The bottom of the crust was crispy, the dough is prepared daily, and it had a pleasant soft taste. All the toppings were there, but they were making sure not too much was given (controlling costs) The sauce was on the sweeter side, which went well with the puffy crust. Service was fine, with no issues. Payment is processed at the table, and 10% discount is given for military (active/veterans). It was getting a bit busier as we were ready to head out, so was glad we had chosen to eat a bit earlier. read more

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Slices here were fresh and delicious, both under $5! Service was friendly and quick at the window and the seating outside is so cute! read more

Original Antonio's - Pizza slices - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

Super cute! We were greeted with a fantastic woman at front. Super friendly!! Great atmosphere. read more

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I realize it's hard to find a 5 star restaurant on a small Island. But I kinda expect better tasting food for such limited options. But maybe it takes too long to get flavorful items shipped to the island? I don't know. We ordered the jumbo buffalo wings which weren't jumbo at all. See pics. It was kind of laughable. Antipasto salad was ok, but lacking compared to the same salads on the mainland. Some sliced salami, cucumbers, black olives and mozzarella over lettuce. Impressive. *EyeRoll* Antonio's cheese crisp with pepperoncinis was the best but it wasn't even warm. The sourdough pizza with pepperoni was really doughy and the pizza sauce was bland. I'm not sure if we're being overly picky but for the expense of the food items I would hope they'd be better and more flavorable. These aren't chain restaurants and they have local workers so I'd hope they'd take pride in their food. But again, maybe it's the limited supply of items and the availability of having them on the island? We did a to go order so can't rate the service itself other than the phone call where the girl seemed irritated that we were calling in for a pick up order. We told her right away that we had multiple items and after the first order she asked is that all? Probably just a habit but it was annoying. read more

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I picked it because it had a to-go window. Food was good and I saw the pizza coming out and wish I had gotten some. Be advised that they charge for to-go boxes. It was really busy when I went so there was a bit of a wait because of how many were in line and waiting. read more

Original Antonio's - Chicken bacon and swiss sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

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Quick pizza when you're hungry. Not much to complain about. I went right at closing so I feel like the pizza was kind of sitting for a while? So I won't really knock them for that because I went at closing. A bit oily but it's pizza! The server was really nice. Yum! read more

Original Antonio's - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

Ordered from the Togo counter. The service wasn't great and the pizza wasn't either. Would not recommend. read more

Original Antonio's - My sad slice. Did not even try a bite, it came like this. - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

A cool spot to check out! The slice of pizza is average with a weak brown/white undercarriage. It could have been charred a little more. read more

Original Antonio's - Pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

The atmosphere was welcoming, service was incredible, the food was too damn good , hot tasty....... The cheese stretches 10 to 12 inches before breaking off from the other pieces of pizza. The cheesy bread should have been banned.. it was so good that it should be criminalized. Original Antonio's is an excellent establishment and is well worth the time, travel and cost. read more

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I just wanted to leave a really nice review for this gem of a pizzeria. The restaurant had such a nice ambiance and the decoration of the place just lures you inside. The star of the show for me was Olga who just made my night! She was so kind, quick, and organized, literally saved me from being stranded on the island as well lol. But back to the restaurant; the food was a great and well priced (pizza sauce and dough are the bomb), super good decision to grab a bite to eat, definitely did not doubt my choice after we sat down and ate. I will be going for another visit! read more

Visited on a cruise port day. My sister recommended this pizza spot as she has visited many times before. We ordered at the outside window and did self seating in the patio area. The pizza came out in about 10 minutes. Everyone one in my party was very impressed with the pepperoni pizza! This is must try place when in Catalina! read more

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First place my family and I stopped after coming aboard -- and we did it completely on a whim. There was a bit of a wait, but OMG, it was so worth it! The pizza was absolutely outstanding -- the crust had the perfect crisp with a nice chew to it. My daughter ordered the baked spaghetti, and it was delicious too. The garlic bread was fantastic, but the real star? The round garlic cheese bread -- you have to try it! My family and I would seriously make a day trip just to come back for this place. Outstanding all around -- give it a try! read more

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This place surprised me since there are some low ratings but we actually enjoyed eating here! We came for dinner and it wasn't busy, our server was attentive and friendly. The place felt cozy and the food came out quick and delicious! My boyfriend enjoyed the spaghetti and I had the pesto/alfredo pasta. We even took a pepperoni pizza to-go to enjoy at our hotel later on. read more

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To be honest, we were really disappointed at most of our food experiences at Catalina Island. It appears most of the restaurants we dined at do not elevate their quality because customers have few options. (maybe we're just spoiled coming from Las Vegas). The interior is cute and can be tight, and is highly decorated throughout, with many knick-knacks all over the place, so there's alot to look at. FYI, the bathroom has some risqué female art. The price doesn't match the quality of the food. The pizza is not good, with excessive cheese and subpar crust. We had a large Margherita Pizza and a large Italian Sausage & Mushroom Pizza. On a positive, the pizzas were huge, but the taste of the sauce and crust quality was a let-down. Our service was also subpar. Maybe it was an off day, but it was obvious she was tired of tourists' requests, like asking for photos or requests to customize a pizza. I know running a small business is challenging, especially nowadays with rising costs, but this is my honest review. read more

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When visiting Catalina Island in Avalon California, and craving pizza, this is definitely a must stop. By far, this is some of the best pizza the island has to offer. The pizza is always flavorful and great tasting. It's sold by the slice or as a whole. The slices are well proportioned and priced accordingly. The ingredients are fresh and the pizza is delivered at the perfect temperature. If you've never visited Catalina Island in Avalon California, I encourage you do. It's a relatively We're small but quaint island and is a great day trip either solo or with a family. I've also included videos/photos of various locations around the island. read more

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Weren't closed and wouldn't take my order. People ordered before me and i was told no

On Saturday, September 13, between about 4:00 and 5:30 PM, the employee who seated us near the kitchen looked in our direction and used the word "Negritos," If you review the security video with audio from that time frame, it should be clear--we were the only African-American couple dining there. Even if this isn't something you choose to acknowledge publicly, it was unmistakably disrespectful. Customers come to support your business and should never be subjected to racial remarks. As a business owner myself, I would never allow anyone on my staff to speak that way to guests. The owner replied to my initial review, but since I can't respond directly, I'm posting this update to make sure the incident is fully understood. read more

Ok so this is like overcooked while being undercooked kind of pizza. Probably good if you are drunk but definitely not good if you have any self respect. I ended up taking 3 bites and smushing my napkin onto the pizza in despair and frustration. read more

Our first visit to Catalina Island started with a great meal at Original Antonio's. The pasta dishes come with a basic but very fresh salad and garlic bread. We ordered the Mama Mia's Day Old Spaghetti, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spaghetti with Creamy Pesto, and a small pizza (we had to try the pizza at a pizzeria) Everyone enjoyed their food and the pasta was 10/10, the pizza however was a 8/10. The staff was very welcoming and we enjoyed their vibe of the cozy restaurant. read more

Original Antonio's - Mamma Mia's Day Old Spaghetti and small half cheese, half pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

Came in for light dinner last night. It was delicious. Just had salads and cheese bread, but was great. Waiter was efficient and friendly. Place was packed, since larger restaurant closed down (stupid island management that wants to own every business on the island). I love Antonio's, and will always come here, over island owned restaurants. read more

The good: This was our first food stop when we came onto the island because it was convenient and had outdoor dining spots. We tried some tacos and pizza. This place gets busy! There was golf-cart parking on the street in front of it. I thought the pizza was tasty. They also sell wine, pastas and sandwiches. I liked the checkered overhang outside that gave it a classic NY Italian feel. The bad: They forgot to give me the free cookie that came with our meal. I came back to ask for it and it was just packaged Oreos. The entrance into the restaurant is narrow and awkward. The interesting: You can sit on the outer part of the dining tables in the outdoor space because they want to keep the sidewalk open. You order at the small outdoor window but could also go inside and order. They've been around since the groovy 70s. read more

Jacob was super helpful and the service was quick and the food was delicious!! Reasonable prices and cool vibe! read more

If this was a rating on the staff, id give this a 10!!! All the staff was so nice and fun and accommodating and super friendly! The garlic bread with that delicious dipping sauce was soooo good! The pizza was super cheesy, so they should add more of the toppings to cut the richness, the toppings seem to be a little scarce so it makes the cheese seem a bit thick. That being said, it does taste very creamy and fresh and some may love that. The sausage had good flavor and the pepperoni could have been more generously spread. =) The draft rootbeer was super yummy! Stop by here, have some beers. Grab some garlic bread and enjoy. Please note, by the slice pizzas can only be taken to go, so we ordered a small pizza, maybe it would have better proportioned if we ordered the slices. But we wanted to sit amd have some drinks too, but they wont serve slices while u sit. Other than that, that marinara they serve with the garlic bread is fire!! You wont be disappointed! read more

One star for customer service and the other for the atmosphere. The pizza was terrible and the ranch couldn't even save it. I really wanted to like this place!! read more

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Food was very delicious. I had a small Antonio's pepperoni with 3 cheeses pizza. Service was good. The waiter was taking care of everyone. It's a small place inside. I didn't like sharing a table with other people. That is just me! You have a few seats outside. read more

We ate a large cheese and it was ok...the cheese was ok the sauce was a little tomato-y, not very seasoned. $20. In Avalon, it was worth it. read more

Our pizza was definitely frozen pizza. The pizza came out super fast and it wasn't even warm. I'm not sure about the lasagna. The wings were very small pieces for the price. I'm not one to leave bad reviews but definitely wasn't good. And the service was not good either. Never again. read more

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Olga is the best! Amazing service delicious food! We ordered three pizza, wings and salad - yum!