Antonello Ristorante

4.8

1694 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
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
Area
Santa Ana
Cross Street
Sunflower Avenue & South Plaza Drive
Parking details
Complimentary Valet & Self parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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 1,694 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Antonello Ristorante offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, service, and ambiance." Patrons rave about the generous portions and attentive staff, ideal for special occasions or business meetings. The restaurant's Italian cuisine never disappoints, providing a "wonderful upscale dining" experience. A must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts.

1,694 Reviews

M
Michele
Orange County
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 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
Orange County
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on 8 November 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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Michele
Orange County
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun place to go for dinner with friends. Great times! Great restaurant!
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ronald
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. Our guest were blown away. We have been coming for many years. Our guest could not believe what we were telling them. Now they believe Amazing food. Simply amazing
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Jim
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and ambiance! Every guest we take with us love the restaurant.
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Guy
Orange County
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. The table next to us was very noisy and had no consideration for othe people. We went to the manager and addressed it but was sim dignitary so we let it stay, but the management was willing to address it. Glad when they left!
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MARIESTEL
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to go to. Brought my friend who had never been there. She loved it there. Server was nice and and attentive. Food was as always exceptional. Notice some beautiful remodeling to the place as well. Zuppa de pecse was absolutely delicious and the chocolate soufflé did not disappoint!
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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 1694 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Additional information

Cross Street
Sunflower Avenue & South Plaza Drive
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

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

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Antonello Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Antonello Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Antonello Ristorante currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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