Antica Pizzeria & Market

First, stop reading and just go straight to this amazing spot! On our first visit we found it to be empty at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. I wasn’t concerned because the reviews I’ve read rave about the food quality, and they are all correct! We found it easy to order using our phone and the QR code at our table as they have no table waiters in the afternoon, just evenings. We met Chef Paul before our meal arrived and knew he was putting his heart into this place, this place feels special. First course was the Caprese, fresh made Mozzarella, tomato’s, olive oil and balsamic. Clean, vine ripe, creamy and simple while very full of flavor! Well worth a try. Next up the Margarita pizza! Such a classic flavor, with a perfect cook on the dough, soft and crispy in all the best ways. Sauce was slightly sweet in a really good way and Mozzarella was perfectly proportioned without weighing down the pie. The wood fired oven is excellent here, consistency is king with great pizza and as more guests arrived during our meal the pies all had a beautiful presentation. It was very hard to not consume the entire pie however I saved room for the third course, Gnocchi with my choice of Alfredo and chicken. The cheese sauce was almost too decadent, but I had no problem shoveling it in! Chicken was a good fit for this dish and the gnocchi is locally sourced (like most everything on the menu) and was spot on in taste and texture. We were already planning our next meal before we finished this one. Dare I say, this is our new favorite Italian spot, see you next weekend! Make sure when you visit to check in with Chef Paul, he is so passionate about this entire journey as an owner and chef! Make time for a visit during lunch and then come back again for dinner, this food is so ready for every audience that walks through the door. Last thing, in addition to the restaurant, they have fresh made pizza, pasta, sauces, and dessert to go in their market. We’ve determined the we will be making dinner at home during the week straight from Chef Paul’s Antica Market. Highly recommend!

This place has the best pizza and best service I've had in a while. The pizza is AMAZING, the dough itself carries so much flavor it works as bread. It's good without tomatoes or cheese or much of anything at all. The 6 Formaggi pizza tastes incredible, the Stella pizza with the sweet notes from the balsamic is truly out of this world and the lasagna, garlic bites and bruschetta are all amazing too. Truly everything here tastes great and the best thing is that I've never left feeling uncomfortable which often happens with pizza places. This place is a complete must try and their relax and friendly atmosphere makes you feel right at home truly a 10/10

Visited this elegant pizza spot after seeing it recommended on Google, and I'm glad I did—those reviews were spot-on. The ambiance is stylish yet welcoming, perfect for a casual dinner with a touch of sophistication. I ordered the 6-cheese pie and a classic pepperoni pie, and both exceeded expectations. The 6-cheese pizza was rich and flavorful, with a perfect blend of cheeses that complemented each other without being overpowering. Every bite was creamy, melty, and indulgent. The pepperoni pie, on the other hand, delivered that nostalgic comfort with a gourmet twist—crispy, slightly curled pepperoni with just the right amount of spice atop a beautifully crisp, slightly chewy crust. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience felt thoughtfully curated. If you're looking for a place that takes pizza seriously while offering a refined dining atmosphere, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

It was me and my husband, around 3:30pm, nobody there and so no wait time, to be seated. Nice atmosphere. I had for the first time, 6 Formaggi, I thought was excellent! Server knew this was my first time eating this, should have given me a heads up on the middle blob of cheese "burrata" would be "cold" (not freezer cold but like refrigerator cold). Not knowing this, I had to do some research to give this a fair rating because I really liked the flavor of the burrata but the coldness was clashing with the fantastic piping hot Formaggi (by the way, when looking at burnt spots on pics, I was hesitant about going here thinking these "black burnt spots" would make it TASTE burnt but not at all, instead it actually enhanced the bread flavor). Anyways, turns out being "cold" is the norm for burrata, BUT some said it should be "room" temp and others mention to break it open and "spread" it on the hot Formaggi as to warm it up and add flavor... Since I didn't know, I was eating it cold, and that didn't seem right, (I read, it's best "not" to bake it being it turns too watery inside so the reason why it's "not" heated up) and well just thought the server should have said something about it but not holding it against him either.... My husband had the lasagna, it was not at all as presented in pictures, where it was held tight, in layers, it was more like it was "thrown" together, making it sloppy falling all around and the bottom layer pasta was so burnt it was hard to cut through with a "knife", leaving a bad note that my husband left the bottom portion (we did show the server and he was kind enough to discount). Also served with 2 cold pieces of bread (which we thought it would have been better at least served warm or with garlic bread). We were then debating on the Tiramisu, but went for it, and glad we did, it was to both our liking! It wasn't too rich or overpowering sweetness... and the reason why I decided to give it an overall 4 star, if not for that, I would have left a 3 star... We found a value using the Groupon and with lasagna discount but if we would have paid the original price, we find it overpriced in portion (Formaggi, a 10 inch = $20) and poor execution (lasagna). Service was great, always very attentive... I guess, their general overall score is subjective to "personal" preferences and this is just ours...

Wow. I wasnt in the mood for this kind of food. Went with the wife anyway and im glad we went! We got two pasta dishes and the pesto sampler platter. Everything was awesome. We got some gelato which was good too, but I really liked the real food. Service was good too.

This is our favorite pizza restaurant in FL! Simply delicious. Naples (Italy) vibe and flavors - IMO. The dough is epic! The Stella is one of the most flavorful pizzas I’ve ever had. Truffle, cheese - amazing! Can’t wait to return. Thank you so much!

Excellent pizza and the crust was perfect. Owner came out and introduced himself. Great guy. The margarita pizza perfect with fresh basil. Looking forward to our next visit to try the mozzarella.

Fresh ingredients, amazing service, cozy place for a date or friend get together. Many imported quality products, meats, charcuterie, sauces, cheese and delicious desserts. Ali was on point taking care of my needs with drinks, food and market purchases.

Everything was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!! The carne trio was fantastic and the service was great.

Se cerchi un posto in Orlando Questo è quello giusto! The pizza is great! Nice atmosphere.

I really wanted to like this place. Got two individual pizzas at lunch this last week. The total was a little over $40 which is a bit high, but seemed reasonable if the quality is there. The ingredients were great, but both of our pizzas were blackened on the bottom crust to the point where we scraped off the ingredients and threw 80% of the crust away. In the photos online, they do show some black on the crust, but even considering wood firing, this was just way too much. We do get wood fired pizza from 3-4 other places and expect some, but they are never like this. It super detracts from the taste and make it more like eating charcoal. Might try it again in the future, not sure. There are many options. Update: Regarding the reply on 'charring being a part of the process', be assured that I understand that. As I mentioned above this isn't my first experience with wood ovens. The fact that it was fully blackened (i.e. fully burnt toast vs lightly charred) was a big miss and something that should have been caught before being served. Maybe a quality oversight. Some people do really like fully burnt toast, but not the vast majority.

Such great pizza but vastly overpriced! $8.99 for a single cupcake! You've got to be kidding me. Pizza was good but $19? For one 12 inch personal pizza... a bit steep. Definitely a "treat yourself" spot.

Ordered food to go from this restaurant because we're were craving for wood fire pizza. My husband ordered the margarita with pepperoni. He really enjoyed it but found that the pepperoni was too salty. I ordered the angry goat. This was actually really. I didn't find it "very spicy" but I also like things very spicy. I wish the pizza was a little bit more crisp at the bottom, but I know Neapolitan pizza typically aren't. The reason why I'm giving it 3 stars is the bland rigatoni IDA. It lacked a lot of flavor and needed to add my own extra seasoning at home. The pear, walnut and Gorgonzola salad had no Gorgonzola cheese, the pears were brown and mushy and some of the spring mix was not fresh. If you're coming here just for pizza, then great. Other wise I wouldn't order anything else.

This is my new favorite pizza place! I'll be honest, I'm not a pizza person and I only go to pizza place if a group of friends/family want pizza. BUT I would totally come back to have pizza here! We ordered margherita pizza and calabrese pizza with spicy calabrese salami. I love thin crusted pizza and they really hit the spot. Their red sauce is so flavorful and the dough is cooked just right. My favorite is the calabrese pizza because there's a bit of spiciness and the salami was delicious. They offer beer & wine, no cocktails. We got dragonfruit mango sour and yuzu ginger cider. Both were delightful. For dessert we had their peppermint candy cane cannolis, it was a lot of peppermint for my taste but the cannolis themselves were tasty! The service was fantastic! The were 2 people running the dining room during dinner. I believe one is a co-owner and he was so energetic and very helpful. The space isn't big so if you're coming during prime dinner time make sure you make reservations ahead of time. We came for early dinner around 4:30 and it wasn't busy so we didn't need reservation. Parking was so easy! The mall has free parking lot and plenty of parking spots were available. 10/10 highly recommend this pizza spot! I'm bringing back friends and family with me next time!

I ordered the angry goat pizza and it was amazing! I will definitely be back for more!

There's NY bar pizza than there is REAL ITALIAN pizza and wow. We have been coming for years now and are always impressed. We love EVERYTHING about this place. The costumer service, the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, everything. They now have a little market up front which is great. You can buy things that you love off the menu which we are big fans of. You can also buy their dough, pasta, cheese, it's great. Our favorites are the pizzas, spicy soppresata and bruschetta but honestly, you cant go wrong. It would be a great first date, date night, lunch place and we also bring our kids. The bathroom may be a bit hard to get to if you're in a wheelchair but the restaurant is accessible and lots of parking!

I don't know how I could not give this place 5 stars. The moment we get in we find our table with my name on it for 2 and the 7pm reservation time. We are sitting in one of the several booths that have names of Italian cities. Interesting that it would be Naples, which was the last city we were supposed to go to on our Italy trip couple of years ago but didn't make it. Our waiter was very helpful in menu options. I got the vegetarian with the hot salami added to it while my hubby got the 3 meat substituting the ham for the sausage. My pizza had excellent flavor and the right amount of spicy from the meat. I ate the whole thing and then had the tiramisu which I devoured as well. The flavors were just on point. The ambiance, food, and service was just all spectacular!

Love this restaurant. Quality of the food is 10 out of 10. ALL the sauces are made FRESH to order! I've come here 3 times and haven't been disappointed. I recommend the 6 Formaggi pizza and the sun-dried tomato Alfredo. ALWAYS end the meal with AFFOGATO.

Literally the best pizza in Orlando. I life right up the street and eat here almost once a week. My go to pizza is the pepperoni and I add the hot honey. It's truly immaculate. The employees are all super nice too. Couldn't recommend this place more.

I really want to like this place but it just fell average to us. We tried this spot out awhile ago and decided to come on in again. We ordered the Garlic bites for an appetizer and it just wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting more of a garlic knot type of thing but instead it was more in a flatbread shape and unfortunately was soooo salty and to me- undercooked. It was eaten up by the hungry fam, but it wasn't my favorite. The Caesar salad was good. We ordered two pies, a pepperoni and the other being The Angry Goat, which indeed, was our favorite of the night. It was flavorful (sweet and savory). All in all, we probably won't be back. The flavor profiles are just not for us, but we know this is a well loved establishment as it was packed the night we came.

This place was ranked best pizza for a reason. It is by far the best pizza in Orlando. Their pastas are great, their apps are fantastic and they even have a cool market up front to buy some of the food you eat. They have a cool brick pizza oven that is wood burning. It's cozy inside like a cool Italian pizza place but with a classy side. Good beer/wine selection. Our server is a partner in the business and he is super nice. 11/10

A Sentinel readers choice for best pizza in Orlando 2021/2022 and easy to see why. Family run, attentive owner with a strong knowledge of product and using specialty sourced ingredients. "Stella" is their star star shaped pizza, filled with black truffle ricotta cream, and mozzarella, then topped with arugula, tear drop tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a ball of creamy burrata. Nice wood fire char on this quasi calzone pizza, with a creamy center, this must be tried. We also went with the recommended Double Mushroom Alfredo with button & cremini mushrooms and fresh rigatoni, excellent. Put this place on your list. Taste ***** Quality/Freshness ***** Presentation/Uniqueness ***** Service ***** Atmosphere **** Bar *** Cleanliness **** Value *****

A small quaint restaurant. We ordered the meatballs. Small portion for the money 3 balls $10.99. good flavor though. Had the figgin awesome pie. Figs, caramelized onions, mozzarella, goat cheese and prosciutto topped with arugula and balsamic glaze. $23.99 great flavors. We also had the pear, walnut and Gorgonzola salad. Small for $9.99. Ordered a glass of Chianti. Service was attentive from our waiter. He was a little loud for the small dining area. They had local cheese and spread in a cooler for sale. "Local ". Why freeze everything. No bueno!! Ok experience. For the prices, this would have to be for a special occasion. Not very busy. May need to rethink some prices to be sustainable. Just saying

Nice place with great service. We tried the Pesto appetizer and bruschettas which were very tasty. We went for the pasta which was OK but still good enough. They seem to try to be authentic and the original owner would often have fresh in house made pastas like bucatini and tonnarelli. They would finish the pasta in the pan so it was very flavorful. Again, the pasta was fine just there seems to be so much more potential. I really want to try their SALUMI BAR. I think their wood fired pizzas is where they really shine. They also have a decent selection of beers and wine available. This is the other side of town for me so I don't know how often I will be back. I would go back for the great service.

Do it. This place is great. Pizza is worth driving for. Service is Just as good. Best Crust of any pizza I've had in Florida. Maybe best in the Southeast.

Found Antica on Yelp during a recent visit to the area and I'm so glad that I did! This is a terrific little restaurant with amazing wood fired pizza and great service. I hope to have a reason to come back!

Had a large party of 8 of us to celebrate a birthday dinner. We called to make reservations and had no issues connecting with the manager for our size. The table was ready when we arrived and we were greeted promptly. We ordered the pesto sampler and bruschetta to start. They came out quickly and were very flavorful. I really enjoyed trying all the different pestos. And the chef choice bruschettas were delicious (traditional, mozzarella, and lemon artichoke). I ordered the Stella for my entree and the truffle ricotta in the star tips was amazing. I took the servers advice and cut the burrata and stiffed it in the corners to eat like a mini sandwich with some of the arugula and tomato. So much flavor. My youngest filled up on 2 burratas and my oldest had pasta with olive oil and cheese. We tried the deserts and I liked the cannolis the best. Smaller place but decor is cute and it is very clean. You get to watch them make the pizza dough up front. Service was great and looking forward to our next trip in!! Can't wait to try the double mushroom Alfredo.

It's so nice to have a great pizza place close to home, this area really needed it! The service at Antica is always wonderful and the owner is usually there greeting everyone and ensuring the meal is perfect. They have a great selection of wines and we always get their garlic bites to start and eat with our drinks. The pasta is good, but the pizza is really where it's at! I love the angry goat and the calabrese, the best is you like spicy at all. So happy they are now open for lunch!

Great food and excellent service. Nice wine in general... fine. Finally the atmosphere was good

I can't believe I am writing this review. I honestly don't want to share with you all the gloriousness that is Antica Pizzeria. We have gone so many times in the past few years and it has never once disappointed. In fact, each visit exceeds the previous one. My go to is the bolognese because I can't get it like this anywhere else. One added plus is they have a market and sell the bolognese sauce if you want to make at home. Another favorite is the chef's bruschetta appetizer. Kevin is awesome and provides great service. I love the craft beer and wine menu they offer. If you love a certain wine, they may sell it in the market as well. Antica is a nice intimate restaurant with a quiet, romantic setting. We have come here on date night and also with our kids. Don't think about coming Thursday- Saturday night without a reservation.

I've been to Italy many times and have tried many great pizzas. With that I can confidently say that Antica has the best pizza in the world. Amazing flavor with great service and very friendly staff. Must visit for sure.

We love Antica. It's definitely a hidden gem, in a shopping center. Once you enter you will see it is a tiny place with great ambiance for the space. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly. We have yet to try anything but the pizza and the garlic bites (they are SO delicious, I always want to try something new but last minute always go with my trusty favorites) but both were delicious! Small thing that they could change would be to get fountain sodas, my husband always chooses somewhere else due to the fact that they have canned soda. But overall, this place is fantastic!

Scratch kitchen goodness and the food is delicious. The owner was on hand and made sure the meals were made to our liking and delicious. We will certainly be back for more awesome pasta and wine. A nice find in Altamonte Springs.

LOVED the food so amazing !! Loved the staff would totally recommend! Such a good environment:)

I noticed on their website that they open now at 3:30. The last few times we went they were full so I thought 3:30 would be a great time to go. No waiting. The Eggplant Parmesan appetizer was excellent perfectly cooked. I could have had that as a main course. The pizza is the best around. They owners were walking about opening up for lunch I can't wait.

My favorite pizza spot near our house. Ordered pizzas, lasagna and the pear salad. Did not disappoint. I ordered pickup and they we're running slightly behind on my order. The chef came out and apologized, I was so impressed. I know how hard they work. The market was picked over but I am hopeful to figure out when it is the most stocked because I would love to pick up some items to cook at home. Ambiance is very quaint. Would be a fun date night or if family was coming to town. I immediately felt welcome from the moment I walked in.

My favorite pizza restaurant! I always order the Stella. One of my favorites! Also I'm a sweet red wine girl, so I love their reds.

First time visit ; We where impressed with all aspects. Excellent Service, Extraordinary fresh and delicious food. A sense of pride and an awsome family inspired atmosphere. Every employee was hands on and fully vested . Small place everything is made from scratch so be prepared to wait a little,But belive Me well worth it.

Cute place! Has big ideas for expanding that is good for local venders. The owner has made relationships with the best of the best product suppliers which means he uses those ingredients in his food. Great quality which equals amazing taste. Excellent customer service. They really care about the food products. We'll be back!

We were a group of 6 celebrating a birthday. They do not take reservations but we called ahead to get a good time to come in and they said the would have a table for us. When we arrived we were greeted and seated immediately. They were super nice and that was topped by their efficient service and topped again by their delicious food. We enjoyed the assorted bruschetta's as well as the burrata (one of the young ladies has 2 as it was sooooin her words melt in your mouth yummy. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. Overall a great experience.

absolutely delicious freshly made pizza. great sauce, quality meats, and excellent serv! Best pizza in Orlando!

The food was amazing. I had the Pesto Bucatini and it was wonderfully light yet filling. Had the cannoli cupcake for dessert and I swear it's the best cupcake in town. What truly makes the experience though is Kevin's care for the food, the ambiance and his customers. He was attentive, friendly and kind. Everything is made to order and so they were able to customize part of one of the deserts and it was amazing. A 10/10 and I will be coming back for more.

Our first time trying and it was fantastic! The staff, the friendliness, and the food! We were thoroughly impressed by the freshness and how hearty everything was. The wood fired pizza, fresh pasta, hearty & flavorful meatballs and decadent desserts we had no complaints! We had a conversation with one of the co-owners and not only was he a sweetheart to us, he answered any questions we had and was extremely attentive to everything. Will be back again, 10/10! *Be sure to make a reservation as it is a quaint place, they get busy - rightfully so

What are the best places we've eaten? There were eight of us the waitstaff took good care of us. Some of us had the pasta, some head salads overall everything that we ordered was delicious.

Wow. What a find. Thank goodness for Yelp. Had the rigatoni bolognese and it was awesome. Just the right amount of spice and the noodles were perfectly prepared. Can't say enough nice things about Antica. You need to visit if you're anywhere near this place.

What an amazing night filled with authentic Italian food. I was presently surprised with Antica. We called ahead for a party of 6, and upon arrival our table was reserved and ready. Great service so far. Antica is a small restaurant so you'll have to make reservations in advance. For appetizer we had garlic bread, it was filled with lots of garlic Parmesan flavors accompanied by a fresh marinara dipping sauce. I ordered the Bucatini pasta with beef meatballs, wow! The pasta is homemade, cooked to perfection. Homemade pasta sauce and mouthwatering, melt in your mouth meatballs. The pizza was delicious, we had the cheese pizza which was cooked in a brick oven and fresh dough. To go with the pizza I ordered the mushroom Alfredo, add chicken. The kiddos loved it! My fiancé and mother-in-law ordered the gnocchi, I tried it and the gnocchi was pillowy (is that a word? Lol) so good! My father-in-law enjoyed the ravioli, which by the way is a compliment. To end our night we had tiramisu and cannoli. Everything was fantastic including the customer service. They did have a fridge for to-go items you can make at home. What a fun and great idea! We will be returning very soon.

Great food and great service. Excellent pasta and pizza. The tiramisu was delicious

I'm obsessed with the Margherita Pizza! So light and flavorful!!! Absolutely delicious! I will be back!

My husband and I love coming here, every time we come we feel so welcome. The staff is amazing and will make you feel like you belong. The food is extremely delicious, the bread will melt in your mouth from how good it is! The tiramisu is the exact amount of sweet, creamy, and soft. Absolutely perfect experience on everything I would say. We enjoyed getting to know the story behind the restaurant and how much value they place on hand made ingredients, as the chef himself mentioned that almost everything they serve is made from scratch. Whatever plans you already have for today, it has to include stopping in and enjoying the best pizza in town

Nice little gem with great food. Smallish dining room that will struggle to seat large parties, but great ambiance. Great meatballs. Margarita pizza is very good.

Tucked away, in a small corner of Altamonte Springs you will find this little gem of a restaurant. With very limited seating, it is a MUST to call ahead and reserve a table for this dining experience. They have amazing pizzas, but the pasta and appetizers, and truly the service are what we love. The owner waits on tables, offers a variety of customer beers, interesting sodas, and unique appetizers before the meal. The mushroom pasta is so divine I wanted to lick the bowl clean (and may have, sshhhhhhhhhh). From the salads to dessert, this place does it right. The ambiance of having a small space and limited seating keeps it from feeling like an overly busy machine, and more like a romantic spot to reconnect with family and friends. Try it today!

I wandered in here on a whim and was blown away. Its a bit pricey but im not even mad about it the food was that good..

Best pizza iv ever had in my life the, dough is next level, do yourself a favor and try the 6 Formaggi you won't regret it! Stella Pizza was amazing as well!

Excellent wood fired pizza!!! The crust was light and pillowy on the inside, very spongy and flexible , yet crunchy. Tomatoes sweet and full of flavor, although my preference would be to have a bit more of it. Delicious! Can't wait to come back!

If you're looking for a quality pizza experience, look no further than Antica Pizzeria. The staff here is so friendly. They are really a highlight. Our sever was wonderful. She provided us with seemingly endless water refills. And Paul was awesome to talk to. He's passionate and it shows in the food here. The pizza is fantastic. It is blasted at 900 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven. The crust benefits greatly from this. Really nice Neapolitan char on it. The pizza tasted fresh. Sauce was a little sweet, but still enjoyable. They do a great job sourcing ingredients here. I also had the opportunity to try the Stella. It's pizza shaped like a star. It's filled with mozzarella, ricotta, burrata, truffle, and balsamic. It's very creative. I've never seen anything like it. I recommend it. Finally, my Dad and friend both had a pizza called the angry goat. They loved it, so I wanted to make sure that was mentioned. If you want real deal pizza, check out Antica!

First visit and had the pizza. It was thin crust and was cooked perfectly, not soggy. I was happy to find out that I could order a pizza to my liking even though that option is not actually on the menu. Would definitely go back. A word of caution, the parking availability is iffy on a Saturday night due to it being between two large restaurants, so give yourself plenty of time to find a parking spot.

This place is absolutely stellar. You feel like you're in a little place in Italy there. We go often and everything we've ever had is good, but my husband and I both highly recommend the Stella. You won't be disappointed by a visit to Antica. Go now!

Great pizza, great service, went 2 nights in a row while visiting the area. Garlic bread is amazing & my son ate his whole pizza each night, crust included!! Never happens in NJ where we are from!