Antonello Ristorante

Antonello Ristorante
Restaurant Cuisine: Italian
3800 South Plaza Drive
Santa Ana 92704
#2
of 369 restaurants in Santa Ana
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
159% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:At Antonello Ristorante, we transport you to not just another place, but to another time. As you walk into Antonello's Main Dining Room, a typical scene from the streets of Bistango, Italy comes alive.
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
159% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • One of the best restaurants anywhere.
  • A place that never disappoints.
  • it is a very pleasant place to be.
  • were delighted with the experience.
  • It has long been my favorite OC restaurant and continues to be so.
  • Great restaurant.
  • A fabulous 'old school' restaurant for an 'old school' kind of guy.
  • have enjoyed our experience each time.
  • It's a great place for a group.
  • Quiet environment allowed for a wonderful catch-up visit with old friends.
  • one of the best restaurants in all of Southern California --
  • One of my favorite pre-theater restaurants.
  • An excellent spot to celebrate something special.
  • The place that never disappoints.
  • I had a wonderful dining experience!
  • Overall our experience was great.
  • Antonio personally greets each table ensuring their visit and meal is a memorable experience.
  • This restaurant is fantastic for romantic dinners.
Food
  • Great food.
  • From the 5 star service to the rich ambiance and fantastic food, I would go to this restaurant over and over again.
  • had a thoroughly enjoyable dinner.
  • We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere
  • This anniversary dinner didn't disappoint us.
  • Food and service were excellent.
  • The food was excellent, wine was pleasant, service was A
  • Another fabulous meal at this restaurant.
  • As always, the food was outstanding in both taste and appearance.
  • Food was good to mediocre compared with what one can get at other Italian places nearby.
  • very nice atmosphere and terrific food.
  • Excellent Italian food with impeccable service.
  • Good food, but the place looks old and tired --
  • above average food in a great setting
  • Try the little brother in South Coast Crystal Court, better food and lower prices.
  • overrated, horrible food.
  • Wonderful setting with great northern Italian food.
  • Food and service excellent --
  • Great Food
  • The food and service are excellent at this upscale Italian adjacent to South Coast Plaza.
  • The veal dishes are as good as it gets.
  • But still great food, great service, great location in the South Coast Plaza area.
  • Still a classic for great Italian food.
  • Amazing Italian food .
  • Ambience a little dark, but excellent service, wide variety on menu.
  • The food was outstanding
  • the presentation and wine list are outstanding.
  • the food was very over prices for skinny portions and only passable taste for the price.
  • The food is consistently good, and the service is very attentive.
  • Great food and attentive service.
  • The food is always excellent.
  • Great service, wine and food.
  • But new chef is terrific.
  • Great atmosphere and food.
  • I had a wonderful dining experience!
  • My partner's dish, rotelli, was good....Salads were good....The asparagus soup was very good.
  • It was our valentine day dinner and it was a great choice.
  • Had a wonderful birthday lunch.
  • Excellent food and responsive service.
  • Our veal was perfect.
  • The food is fresh and delicious!...This restaurant is fantastic for romantic dinners.
Service
  • Great service.
  • From the 5 star service to the rich ambiance and fantastic food, I would go to this restaurant over and over again.
  • the wait staff was professional, attentive, chef is willing to make your entree anyway you want it -
  • While our server was friendly enough, the service was painfully SLOW.
  • Once again, the fabulous food and outstanding service made this a memorable evening.
  • Food and service were excellent.
  • It is a pleasant reminder of what good service looks like.
  • The service at Antonello's is simply outstanding.
  • The food was excellent, wine was pleasant, service was A
  • The service was excellent
  • Excellent Italian food with impeccable service.
  • Service is attentive, but not overly so.
  • The food and service are excellent at this upscale Italian adjacent to South Coast Plaza.
  • Service used to be exceptional
  • But still great food, great service, great location in the South Coast Plaza area.
  • Ambience a little dark, but excellent service, wide variety on menu.
  • Great service and extensive wine list.
  • The food is consistently good, and the service is very attentive.
  • Great food and attentive service.
  • Great service, wine and food.
  • The service was brusque and inattentive.
  • Very romantic, low key, with wonderful service....Helpful staff
  • Excellent food and responsive service.
  • The service at Antonello's is wonderful, with many of the servers having come to the states from Italy.
  • The service was friendly and helpful.
Ambience
  • We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere
  • atmostphere was luxurious but comfortable.
  • very nice atmosphere and terrific food.
  • However, strangely pleasant environment (which I suspect some will dislike).
  • above average food in a great setting
  • Wonderful setting with great northern Italian food.
  • But still great food, great service, great location in the South Coast Plaza area.
  • Quiet environment allowed for a wonderful catch-up visit with old friends.
  • the presentation and wine list are outstanding.
  • Great atmosphere and food.
  • Antonio personally greets each table ensuring their visit and meal is a memorable experience.
Value
  • Try the little brother in South Coast Crystal Court, better food and lower prices.
  • The food is very tastey and is worth the higher price.
  • the food was very over prices for skinny portions and only passable taste for the price.
  • good value
  • The wine list is very expensive -

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