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

My family and I visited Catalina Island for the first time on 05/23/26 and were excited to try this local pizza spot during our tour. Unfortunately, we had a very uncomfortable experience. When we first arrived, we wanted to dine inside and noticed there were two 4-person tables available. However, we were told the tables were "full," so we ordered from the outside "to-go" window instead. While waiting for our food outside, we stepped back inside hoping to eat there since there were still open tables and no customers waiting to be seated other than us. We sat down at one table since we were a family of 5 and only needed one table. An older white lady employee approached us aggressively and repeatedly told us to leave because we ordered from the to-go window. We calmly asked if we could simply order something additional to eat inside, but she refused and continued yelling at us to step outside, saying it was the "owner's rules." Even if those are the rules, there is still a respectful way to approach customers. They could have simply explained from the beginning that ordering from the outside window meant outside dining or takeout only, instead of treating us so rudely and aggressively. As customers, we also felt we should have had the option to sit inside once seats became available, especially when nobody else was waiting to be seated. At that point we felt so uncomfortable that we requested a refund. She initially refused to give us one until another worker stepped in and helped us. What made the situation worse was that immediately afterward, she seated a white family that was twice our size at the same table, even though we had originally been told they could not accommodate our family because the tables only fit four people. We are Latinos, and while we are not trying to immediately assume racism, the situation genuinely felt racially motivated considering how we were treated compared to the white customers who continued being seated inside. We came in respectful, calm, and understanding. We know how hard small businesses work and never intended to cause problems. Overall, this experience felt deeply unfair and went beyond just poor customer service. I hope management takes this feedback seriously so future visitors and families are treated with more respect. read more

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

The service was great very friendly and we got recommended a very good pizza thank you Olga:)

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

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

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

Solid choice for food around here! I had low expectations since Avalon is pretty touristy, but the pizza was a lot better than what you get from a chain. We ordered a 10" pizza with pepperoni and pineapple. It was around $15 which is pricey, but not shocking for a touristy area. We had ordered at the to-go window and the staff was a bit busy since there was a mess they needed to clean up. We weren't in a rush. We probably waited around 7-10 minutes for our pizza which came out hot. Yum! We sat at one of the small tables out front since we were hoping to get in and out quickly. (They do have a few tables inside if you want to dine in.) Delicious! Fantastic crunch from the crust. It's not NY style, but a bit thicker. Not as thick as Detroit or Chicago- style but something similar to a pan pizza ? I would definitely come back to this spot. Or their other location on Crescent. It seemed like a lot of folks got slices to go. Around $5 for cheese or pepperoni. There is a $10 minimum if you use credit card, so keep that in mind. We paid with cash. read more

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

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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I loved how this is like the towns popular pizza spot! Very friendly, homey and welcoming. But I just don't think prices reflect the taste and quality of the food. Very subpar. It wasn't bad, but it just wasn't what I expected. The pizza is just ok, and their wings were not good to me at all. They had lots of fat on them and seemed like they were the frozen kind you buy in the bag at the grocery store. They close fairly early (8-9pm), and they do not deliver, only to orders or you can sit inside/outside to eat. Again, cute little pizza spot to grab a late night slice or large pizza to go, but very pricey for no good reason lol. read more

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We were visiting Catalina and decided to go to Antonio's. We ordered pizza and the spaghetti. It was pretty good and flavorful. The bbq chicken pizza was my favorite. We also ordered the bottle of Chianti wine. Wine was good but we did not like that they give us plastic cups to drink wine out of...eww. Overall, the service was splendid and friendly. The restaurant is small and quaint but fine for a pizzeria. read more

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The pizza was great and Olga was very nice! Our group of 20 ate here on a few occasions while we stayed on the island. The restaurant is very convenient, you can order pizza by the slice which is fresh and delicious! read more

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

We came to get takeout our 1st night in Catalina Island on Wednesday so we could stay in for dinner as we were pretty beat from the days travel. We also got pizza for much Thursday too. This place is a cool family owned spot right in the main section of the town, you can tell it's pretty popular and is recommended by locals. We got spaghetti with chicken & alfredo sauce. We also tried the ravioli too. We also ordered sourdough bread with mozzarella cheese, quick tip, the pasta dishes come with bread too, so keep that in mind if you're ordering the sourdough bread. Although, the bread that comes with pasta doesn't have mozzarella on it. The pizza slices are huge, and thin, which I prefer. Pizza isn't meant to be doughy, when it's thin you get a better taste of the ingredients and toppings. For sure I recommend this place for lunch or dinner when you come here. read more

Antonio's has the best pizza ever! The food, service and atmosphere is great! Totally recommend. read more

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The staff were very nice and attentive. I ordered their pepperoni pizza and wasn't a big fan of it. read more

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

Definitely the best pizza I have had and the staff was AMAZING!!! The place was small but the atmosphere was great!

We came here for a snack and ended up with pepperoni slices. It was so fresh and so good for only 11 bucks! The service was quick and nice! read more

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

What a great update to a staple of the town. It has been a few years since I had dinned in. The inside and wall decor has been noticeably brightened up. It has all the charm of the Original yet clean and bright. Plenty of decor to keep your eyes busy while waiting on your pie (came out quick on a Tuesday) Friendly staff Jacob made my nephews birthday dinner memorable. Pizza was solid and wing meat slid right off the bone. Keep it up and I'll be back next time for sure. read more

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Really good. And it tastes unique. I was surprised. Would be cool if it was cheaper but it's also way cheaper than everything else on the island read more

Came here last night, got hungry. Ordered a pepperoni pizza, honestly it was a solid pizza. Lady at the counter was nice and helpful, I think she knew I hadn't been here before. She gave recommendations but just went with a classic pepperoni. Pizza was nice and hot, extra crispy and cheesy! I would say it's a good spot to try! read more

I got hot sausages and spaghetti. It was ok. I would order it again. You get garlic bread and a big salad. The dressing is just Ken's. I thought they would have their own Italian but I got a package of dressing. We also got the wings. They were good. I live here a few months at a time year round so I will order from here again to go. read more

10/10!! One of the only places open until 10 on a Friday after coming in on one of the last ferry's, and we couldn't have picked a better place for dinner. We ordered at the to-go window and got the Mexican pizza, bbq chicken, and mix of pepperoni with jalapeños and mushrooms- SOOO GOOD. The wait time was not bad at all considering we ordered 6 pizzas. Definitely recommend!! read more

Original Antonio's - View of the place from outside. - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

The pizza was good. I do recommend just buying a whole pizza instead for $23. I got 1 pizza slice for $5.50 each slice and they only offer pepperoni on cheese for the slices. For the whole pizza, you have more options. The line does get long. read more

Not great pizza in a tiny little restaurant. The pizza tasted like it was a frozen pizza heated up, the interior of the restaurant was cool however very small seating area. Food was mid at best and service was okay. Don't plan on returning. read more

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The food was amazing. The server was being berated by a customer and held herself with class and. poise. I am very happy with the quality of food and fast service!! 5/5 stars!! read more

Came on a Wednesday ( because nothing else was open; I do not recommend coming to Catalina during the week this time of year. NOTHING IS OPEN) however, this place was open. The inside is sooo cute, so retro and fun. Me and my daughter ordered the pepperoni and chorizo pizza and Mamas day old spaghetti, BOTH WERE DELICIOUS! I also tried the draft root beer from New Orleans, very tasty and my daughter ordered a Jamaica which she says was fresh. The price point was definitely expensive (but this is a small island, everything is! LOL) but the food was great, and so was the service. read more

Original Antonio's - Mamas Day Old Spaghetti - Pizza Near Me - Avalon, California

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I ate the pizza slice so fast that I didn't have a chance to take a picture! We stopped here 10 mins before closing and the lady was really nice. We ordered a pepperoni slice of pizza each and each cost $5.50. The pizza was good. It tasted like Costco/Sam's quality. It's a small, crowded pizza parlor, but the to-go window comes in handy. I saw people stop by right at closing time at 10 pm and they still helped them. read more

Food was delicious. Olga is a great and wonderful. Definitely would recommend this place!

The service is awful and the pizza is just as bad. The establishment of the restaurant nailed the whole pizza spot look, but the pizza tasted like a frozen school pizza. Honestly, the school pizza may taste even better than the pizza they serve here. You're better off buying a pizza somewhere else. What's makes matters worse is that the employees are very selective on which paying customers they want to provide good customer service to and it was very blatant with the experience I had with this business. I will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

As they advertise "The 50's Never Left" at Original Antonio's. Most of the ordering is done through the opening on the beach side of the front door. The inside is quite small and there are just a few outdoor tables. While waiting for takeaway or outdoor dining, the plethora of signs on the store front are quite amusing. And not to mention, they were playing cowboy music from the 50's - perhaps a nod to the old western movies? We stopped by for a snack and had their Italian Submarine sandwich. This has all the cold cuts and cheese that you'd expect. BUT, I thought they had the right mix of mayo and Italian dressing. An unexpected surprise was that they toasted the cheese inside the sandwich which added a nice warmth and gooeyness to each bite. The soft Italian roll had a nice chew and compressed well around the meat and cheese, and yet still held the sandwich together. This was a filling sandwich. So much for being just a snack! read more

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We stopped by for a quick bite to eat and grabbed 2 slices and a drink. Decently priced pizza with a really good sauce (a bit on the sweet side but really yummy!) It's too bad they are not open later into the evening because this would be the perfect late night snack on the island! Would definitely recommend stopping by for some pie! read more

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

Food was very good. Very pleasant ordering and fast service. Perfect to go options. We enjoyed it so much, we wanted more