Antonello Ristorante

4.8

1699 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(714) 751-7153
Website
http://www.antonellosrg.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sal Ferrara
Private party facilities
Antonello offers many options to meet your event needs. Our kitchen staff can accommodate cocktail events, intimate dining parties, business dinner and luncheons. We have several private rooms that can accommodate parties from 2 to 95 guests. Each event is personalized to meet your needs.
Private party contact
Banquet Coordinator: (714) 751-7153

Location
3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Cross street
Sunflower Avenue & South Plaza Drive
Parking details
Complimentary Valet & Self parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fritto Misto
Caribbean Shrimp, Calamari, Baby Zucchini, Fried Leeks
Peppered Mussels Or Clams
Mediterranean Mussels or Manila Clams, White Wine, Parsley, Cracked Black Pepper
Shrimp Lemon Butter
Large Shrimp, Lemon, European Butter
Prosciutto & Melon
Imported Prosciutto San Daniele, Marinated Olives, Cilingine Mozzarella
Imported Italian Cured Meats
Prosciutto San Daniele, Bresaola, Artisan Salami, Parmigiano Reggianp, Served on Wooden Cutting Board
Bruschetta
Homemade Ciabatta Bread, Fresh Chopped Roma Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, Sweet Basil

Carpaccio - Crudo - Sashimi

Swordfish
Thinly Sliced Swordfish, Fresh Lemon, Baby Mache, Red Peppercorn, Sicilian Olive Oil
Smoked Salmon
Thinly Sliced Smoked Salmon, Fresh Lemon, Organic Olive Oil, Baby Mixed Lettuce, Capers
Octopus
Thinly Sliced Octopus Slowly Cooked 1.5 Hrs, Lemon, Olive Oil, Baby Arugula
Beef
Thinly Sliced Beef, Fresh Lemon, Baby Arugula, Capers, Parmigiano Reggiano, Ligurian Olive Oil
Smoked Wild Boar
Thinly Sliced Smoked Wild Boar, Chunks Of Parmigiano Reggiano, Truffle Oil, Sweet Basil
Tuna
Thinly Sliced Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, Fresh Lemon, Baby Kale, Ligurian Olive Oil
Mushroom
Thinly Sliced Champignon Mushrooms, Parmigiano, Sicilian Olive Oil, Baby Arugula, Fresh Lemon

Soup & Salad

Minestrone
Assorted Garden Vegetables, Cannellini Beans, Tubetti Pasta, Organic Olive Oil
Assorted Bean Soup
Assorted Beans Soup, Tubetti Pasta, Organic Olive Oil
Mixed Salad
Baby Kale, Bibb Lettuce, Shaved Fennel, Champignon Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano, Imported Red Apple Cider Vinegar, Sicilian Olive Oil
Cesare
Romaine Hearts, Anchovy Dressing, Focaccia Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Caprese
Fiori Di Gioia Mozzarella, Cluster Tomatoes, Basil Arugula, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Organic Olive Oil
Antonello Salad
Bibb Lettuce, Truffelbert Farms Hazelnuts, Gorgonzola, Hardboiled Egg, Apple, Pancetta, Ligurian Olive Oil, Imported Red Wine Vinegar
Arugula & Artichoke
Arugula, Baby Artichokes, Sicilian Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano
Beets & Burrata
Roasted Beets, Tomatoes, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Buratta Cheese
Hot Spinach
Baby Spinach, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Imported Red Wine Vinegar, Sweet Onions, Mustard, Flambéed Tableside

Pasta

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
Homemade Ravioli Filled With Ricotta, Spinach, San Marzano tomatoes
Lobster Ravioli
Homemade Lobster Filled Ravioli, Maine Lobster Claws, Saffron Cream, Arugula
Pappardelle Braised Short Ribs
Homemade Long Wide Pasta, Slowly Cooked Shredded Beef Short Ribs, Red Wine, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tagliolini With Roasted Veal & Porcini
Homemade Long Thin Pasta, Roasted Veal, Porcini Mushrooms, White Wine, Fresh Rosemary
Spaghetti Chittarra Carbonara
Homemade Square Cut Spaghetti Pasta, Pancetta, Sweet Onions, Egg Yolk, Parmigiano Reggiano, Panna
Orecchiette Sausage & Swiss Chard
Pugliese Sausage, Swiss Chard, Pecorino Romano
Spaghetti Pescatora
Argentina Shrimps, Scallops, Seppia, Black Mussels, Manila Clam, Light Tomato Sauce
Linguine Clams
Organic Olive Oil, Garlic, White Wine, Manilla Clams
Capellini With Shrimp & Scallops
Large Shrimp, Scallops, Mushroom, Calabrian Peperoncino Oil, San Marzano Tomato
Risotto
Chef's daily risotto. Market Price

"Signature Pasta of Piemonte, Italy (Antonio's Hometown)"

Mamma Pina
Homemade Miniature Beef Ravioli, Bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano
Gnocchi
Homemade Ricotta dumpling, Fontina Val d' Aosta, San Marzano Tomatoes
Rotelle
Baked Thin Sheets Of Pasta Rolled, Parma Cotta, Mozzarella, Vodka Cream, Sauce, Béchamel

Main Course

Fisherman's stew
Lobster, Argentina Shrimp, Scallops, Assorted Fish, Seppia Mussels, Clams, Tomato broth, Crostino
Baked Sea Bass
Baked Filet Of Mediterranean Sea Bass, Brushed With Fresh Aromatic Herbs, Served With Fresh Lemon
Salmon & Lentils
Scottish Salmon, Roasted Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Green Lentils, Organic Olive Oil
Veal & Prosciutto
Veal Scaloppini, Prosciutto San Danielle, Sage, European Butter
Free Range Chicken
Half boneless Free Range Chicken, Fresh Herbs, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Filet Barolo & Truffles
8oz Prime Filet, Barolo Wine Reduction, Sliced Black Truffle
Cowboy Steak
20oz Prime Bone in Rib Eye, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs
Osso Buco
Braised Veal Shank, Minced Vegetables, White Wine, Saffron Rice
Lamb Chops
Australian Lamb Chops, Ligurian Olive Oil, Shallots, Grappa, Green Peppercorn

Side Dishes

Spinach
Spinach, Garlic
Asparagus
Asparagus, Parmigiano, European Butter
Sausage & Peppers
Pugliese Sausage, Peperonata
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers Of Eggplant, San Marzano Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano

What 1,699 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Antonello Ristorante is a refined Italian dining experience, praised for its "terrific food" and "fantastic service." Ideal for special occasions or business meetings, the restaurant offers a warm greeting and pampering service. Despite some noise and wait time concerns, the "amazing cuisine" and "beautiful ambiance" make it a cherished favorite.

1,699 Reviews

K
Keiko
VIP
Orange County
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have been coming to Antonello for over 30 years. We just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary at Antonello and it was remarkable as always. Service is seamless, food and drinks are always great. There is a reason why this restaurant has been doing well for over 30 years! Highly recommend!
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Elizabeth
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Antonelli’s never disappoints, even on a busy pre-Christmas night. The food was great and the service impeccable. If you want a quieter experience opt for the area just outside the main dining room (but still indoors). Your server will be just as attentive.
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Kevin
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been here many times and it rarely disappoints. This time our table was near the kitchen and right under a very intrusive light. Also, they have started adding a 3% charge for credit cards which I find to be offensive. Other than that it lived up to expectations.
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Mark
VIP
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Authentic Norther Italian cuisine in Southern CA.
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Mark
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Antonello's is classy, charming, and old-school Italian restaurant. High quality food and service. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the quality of the food does not quite meet the standard of a 5 stars.
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Michele
VIP
Orange County
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Staff is wonderful. Eloy’s soufflé was so good. Mary and Carmen are so pleasant and welcoming. Fernando provided great service. Such a wonderful place to celebrate an anniversary or just a night out.
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Edward
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Too noisy and crowded. Soufflé was not good at all. Charging credit card processing fee should be clearly illustrated.
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ellen
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were wonderful. All 6 of us had something different from their extensive menu. My Veal Piccata was to die for.
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Gil
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They accommodated us really well, understood we had a concert to go to, and made sure we were out of there in enough time without feeling rushed…& the food was amazing!
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Robert
VIP
Orange County
93 reviews
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I returned to Antonello’s with friends. They offer a consistently excellent experience. The food is wonderful. The staff are a pleasure to deal with. And the nightly specials provide an opportunity to enjoy new flavors. Just great.
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FAQs

Antonello Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 751-7153.

Antonello Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1699 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Additional information

Cross street
Sunflower Avenue & South Plaza Drive
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet & Self parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sal Ferrara
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.antonellosrg.com/
Phone number
(714) 751-7153
Private party facilities
Antonello offers many options to meet your event needs. Our kitchen staff can accommodate cocktail events, intimate dining parties, business dinner and luncheons. We have several private rooms that can accommodate parties from 2 to 95 guests. Each event is personalized to meet your needs.
Private party contact
Banquet Coordinator: (714) 751-7153

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Antonello Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Octopus

Osso Buco

Lamb Chops

Appetizers

Fritto Misto

Peppered Mussels Or Clams

Shrimp Lemon Butter

Prosciutto & Melon

Imported Italian Cured Meats

Bruschetta

Carpaccio - Crudo - Sashimi

Swordfish

Smoked Salmon

Octopus

Beef

Smoked Wild Boar

Tuna

Mushroom

Soup & Salad

Minestrone

Assorted Bean Soup

Mixed Salad

Cesare

Caprese

Antonello Salad

Arugula & Artichoke

Beets & Burrata

Hot Spinach

Pasta

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

Lobster Ravioli

Pappardelle Braised Short Ribs

Tagliolini With Roasted Veal & Porcini

Spaghetti Chittarra Carbonara

Orecchiette Sausage & Swiss Chard

Spaghetti Pescatora

Linguine Clams

Capellini With Shrimp & Scallops

Risotto

"Signature Pasta of Piemonte, Italy (Antonio's Hometown)"

Mamma Pina

Gnocchi

Rotelle

Main Course

Fisherman's stew

Baked Sea Bass

Salmon & Lentils

Veal & Prosciutto

Free Range Chicken

Filet Barolo & Truffles

Cowboy Steak

Osso Buco

Lamb Chops

Side Dishes

Spinach

Asparagus

Sausage & Peppers

Eggplant Parmigiana

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Antonello Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Antonello Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Antonello Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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