Antonella's Italian Ristorante

We were driving to Florida and decided to stop in Fayetteville for dinner. What a gem !!! Andrew was our server and was delightful, attentive and a pleasure to speak with. Our dinners were excellent. Grilled salmon and flounder/ shrimp dish were very good. The wedge was off the charts. A small but beautiful restaurant that’s a must to visit if you are in this area.

I went to celebrate my birthday and ordered mussels with white wine sauce, eggplant Parmesan with a salad, shrimp Alfredo with penne and green beans, fruti di mare pasta with corn chowder. The cocktail was good, eggplant parm good and portions were decent. The mussels in the appetizer and main dish were not prepped properly and I kept having to remove the beard. Also, the waitress completely forgot my daughter’s green beans that she requested as her side.

One of our favorite local places to eat. Great location downtown & love the outdoor seating on beautiful days. The employees are always nice & attentive. And the food is amazing. Always fresh, hot & tasty.

Antonella's is one of my favorite spots in town! From the staff to the cocktails, food and ambiance, it's always an amazing experience. When friends come into town, or we're celebrating a special occasion, or just grabbing a glass of wine, Antonella's is my go-to place. It's a very intimate setting, and the patio is a great spot to sit and take in all the views of Downtown, especially during events on Hay Street. Highly recommend!!

A truly beautiful restaurant, typical of an Italian restaurant found on the lakeside, with truly courteous and professional staff. The fried calamari was very tasty, dry, and crispy. The pasta was also excellent, al dente as tradition demands. The desserts were spectacular; I had a tiramisu, and it felt like home. The espresso was the icing on the cake. If you're in the area, you must try it. A special thanks to Sophia, our waitress.

Overall impression: this place simply isn't that good but gets good ratings because there's little competition in this town. The New York Sour was sickly sweet, the cod special was dry, and the Italian salad was like one of those pre-made salads you find in supermarkets. The atmosphere was pleasant enough, although the temperature changed every time the front door was opened on this cool evening December. For the first time on a road trip that started in Nevada City, California, we didn't get a "doggie bag" and left plenty of food on our plates. And we didn't stay for dessert.

I discovered this little Italian gem a few years ago and have been in love with it ever since! It's a great place for a nice date night with a loved one. The only downfall is how cramped it is inside but in the warmer months, there is plenty of outdoor seating. The drinks are always delicious and I always get the Penna a la Crema🤤 the staff is always sweet and they know their stuff. Oh and if you need to use the bathroom, the door slides open. Don't be like me and try pushing😉

Sophia was an amazing waitress, and the food was very good. The atmosphere was warm, and the food came out in a timely manner. Will come back again in the future

Amazing food and service. Love the atmosphere and they're wine and alcoholic beverages. The bread is also amazing

Honestly just stop looking and go here! The food was incredible and it's one of those places that I'd travel back to from another state for. My bartender was phenomenal with suggestions and I practically let her order for me; I'm so glad I did. It's not often I think twice about a side salad with a meal but it was elevated in its simplicity and I've been searching for that feeling ever since. I'd be remissed if I didn't mention the entree; don't hesitate on the grouper!The service was on point and it was a pleasure watching the entire staff work together. There were so many things that went right with this restaurant that my review is getting extensively long so sorry about that but I didn't want to leave anything out. Just a quick shoutout to the staff again. I watched what I'm guessing was the manager handle a situation with someone roaming the streets with class and took care of the disturbed guests promptly. Owner's son came out from the back and had a great chat with him as well.

Lovely Italian restaurant with a very professional and courteous staff. My wife had the frutti de mare and had the pork chop. My wife thought her dish was excellent and I very much enjoyed the chop though it would have been perfect with a little sauce. The portions are generous and the prices are very fair. It was noisy when we first arrived with several big tables celebrating events but by 7:30 it was almost all 2 tops and very quiet. We very much enjoyed our dining experience

My best friend and I came here for dinner during the Dogwood Fest (2024), and waited about 20 minutes for a table outside. We had Sinclair as our server, and he was great! The food was delicious, from the sweet spicy calamari to the (vegan) penne toscana. The chocolate cake was not my favorite, but it was good to taste it. Sitting outside is so nice- the vibe was cool & downtown-esque. Very nice! Would love to return when I'm back in town for a night out.

The food here is spectacular, me and the wife make it our go to place when in the mood for delicious Italian food. The service they provide is phenomenal, the waiter is always up to date on the menu and is able to suggest recommendations. It's in a little small restaurant with limited sitting space but definitely wonderful ambience for a wonder date experience with delicious food.

Stopped in Fayetteville for dinner and found this gem. The restaurant was busy on a Sunday night but my wife and I were seated promptly. The service was outstanding and the food served hot and shortly after ordering. Our server had a big friendly personality and checked on us frequently. One of my big gripes about Italian restaurants is the pasta may be overcooked-Antonella's was prepared perfectly. Did not have desserts but they looked enticing. Would definitely revisit.

Yummy in my tummy pasta. Friendly wine list. The penne vegetarian was stellar. Look for the portrait of the owner in the hallway. Global family gusto. If dining alone, be sure to not eavesdrop on locals on dates. Okay?

We had a great dinner, celebrating a birthday. Good wine selection, interesting menu, including seafood. Everything was delicious, generous portions, service was great. We ate outside, it was lovely.

Little wait to get seated but well worth it. Party of six and everyone truly enjoyed their meals even the vegan. I have been back for takeout and it was just as delicious. I will certainly be back again.

First time there. I guess we went at a good time because we didn't have to wait long for a table. If possible, sit outside for the nice view. The food was good but it took awhile to get drinks and appetizers as well as the main meal. I got the portobello mushroom ravioli. Good but portions were kinda small and more saucier.

We were driving through on our way to Florida and stopped for dinner. The ambiance is nice--we sat outside with the temp in the 40's and it was ok. Inside looked a lot cozier. Wife had Chicken Taormina and I had flounder with shrimp over penne pasta. Both were really good. Came out fast and hot, and we gobbled them down. Service was very good even though they were busy. Next time I would call ahead and try for the inside.

Great food and lovely service! Cute cozy restaurant. My husband and I recommend the chicken parm and the strawberry shortcake cheesecake!

Excellent food, great ambiance and wonderful service. Highly recommend. Both indoor and outdoor seating and interesting cocktails.

Wes topped in Fayetteville on our road trip north. Suggested by our hotel we went to Antonella's for dinner. What a great suggestion and experience. The restaurant is located on the corner of the quaint downtown area. We sat on the pretty patio in the cool spring night air as locals passed by leaving the minor league baseball game. Our server, Javari, was extremely friendly and accommodating throughout our meal. The dishes were delicious from the bread and olive oil service to the fried calamari and the grouper franchise entree. Truly a marvelous and satisfying little dining experience. It was a perfect meal to end our long travel day with. Thank you Antonella's

probably the best lasagna ever! excellent salmon. very accommodating kitchen and waitstaff. charming decor. perfect evening

1. Your sauce is watery...ref a ton of comments 2. You serve box pasta for homemade prices 3. Those 2 combined = the worst possible spaghetti and pasta dishes...at an Italian Restaurant! 4. Fix the above 3 and you can get away with cramped dining area and high prices...we had the privilege of listening to one of your waiters hit on 2 very loud and very promiscuous married women with our kids during dinner...At 4:45 in the afternoon! Our server at least apologized for the spaghetti soup yet didn't go past that and the $16 bill remained for an entree that cost .60 cents to produce including preparation. Also, no Caesar salad? At an Italian Restaurant?

Incredible. I had the best pasta (the Spaghetti Siciliana) I've ever eaten in my entire life at Antonella's!! Not only was the food incredible, but the service was impeccable. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We sat outside, and the ambience was quite nice with each table having a little colored lamp as well as two small fire pits in the outdoor area. Beautiful establishment, and even better food. I can't stop thinking about that pasta...

First time here and I want to come back like Tomorrow! Cozy European vibe with a small bar and comfortable indoor seating. Outside seating is as large as the indoor but weather permitting of course. I had friendly service and the special entree which was a ravioli stuffed with brisket in a demi glacé sauce..... amazing. Oh, and my house salad with shaved Parmesan, thinly sliced watermelon radish, cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives with balsamic dressing was generous and yummy. My daughter had the Spaghetti Siciliana of which she had there before and loved it. Upon leaving we heard someone say they were back for the calamari so that will be next time!

Antonella's has delicious food and attentive servers. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The menu has a variety of options and they have a nice wine selection. All the dishes looked tasty. I tried the mushroom ravioli and the Mediterranean shrimp and salmon. Both sauces were made perfectly! Our server was very nice and she offered helpful suggestions

Don't bother to go there to celebrate any of your important days. Literally Ruined our 9th wedding anniversary. We just tried to stop by and relax at a local business for our anniversary after a long and busy workday. They had a table to service us but chose not to because they claimed the empty four person table was too tight to split it into two and two. We will not go back again. Money is more important to them. Oh forgot to mention, it was their manager's decision.

Just another fantastic meal at Antonella's. The chef was able to accommodate an A la carte request to have the special of the day, (sausage, onion, and peppers) in a white sauce instead of red. It was perfect. Exactly what I wanted and tasted absolutely phenomenal. I don't even understand how people think Luigi's is better than Antonella's! Again, best Italian in Fayetteville hands down!

Bene Italiano! Quaint, classy, and friendly. This family dining offers an excellent array of fresh, and well-prepared food. Service is good, but the place gets very busy, so allow for some time for preparation. Best to order everything when greeted at your table, if you are in a bit of a rush. Nonetheless, the finest, authentic, Italian I've had here in downtown Fayetteville.

We had a great experience here. Our server, Andrew, was a blast from the start, he made great suggestions and we enjoyed the food we got, big portions! The atmosphere was what I would expect a little restaurant in Italy to be, lots of happy customers, tables nestled in every nook and cranny. I could tell that it's a local favorite.

Looking to take mom to a nice dinner in the downtown area of Fayetteville. This place had some good reviews and prices seemed reasonable. Walked up 30 minutes after opening on a Saturday night and luckily scored a 4 top. Looking over the menu there were some many yummy sounding choices. We started with some lasagna dip. Pretty good but needed salt which we would note was missing in most of our dishes. It was still tasty but was much better once we added salt. For entrees I had Veal Sorrento. Tasty but lacked seasoning. After adding some salt it wax pretty good. Deb had the beef short rib over mash. Beef short rib was so tender. Tasted great but needed salt. Mom had the Grouper special. It was really good. Cooked perfectly but...guess what....needed salt. We decided to grab a couple of desserts. The tray had lots to choose from. We landed on Lemon cake and Strawberry cake cheesecake. Oh my goodness these was good. Everyone liked the strawberry cheesecake cake the best. Best of both worlds! A solid spot for dinner. It is a small inside dinning area so get there early if you want to sit inside. Service was great and timely. Solid dinner spot in down in the ville

We had St. or Saint Clair as our server and he was fantastic. Super sweet server and was attentive with great suggestions when asked. There is both outdoor and indoor seating available but it's easily packed. They do serve quickly so I wouldn't mind waiting for a place like this. The food came out fresh and delicious with great Italian flare. Bathrooms are clean and very Italian setting!

amazing food from talented family, in a great atmosphere downtown, with excellent service!!!

I took my wife there for a birthday dinner. Great Italian, great drinks and gourmet desserts.excellent service and all the good bread you wanted.

This used to be the absolute best restaurant in Fayetteville before Covid. After covid the dishes just aren't as good anymore. I don't know what changed but everything lacks the flavor I craved from before. You could order anything here and it was easily on par with the best of that dish you'd ever had. After another visit here tonight with the sauces lacking complexity, my tortellini primavera being very bland(and seemed like a different tortellini than I used to get here altogether)and my wife's blush sauce just being a cream sauce that tasted mostly of just wine we've decided we're probably done. The quality of the food has just fallen off too much for the price. I sincerely hope they get out of this rut and return to the 10/10 quality it was before.

I'm in town visiting family and decided to swing past here for dinner. Although, we grabbed today, that did not change my experience with trying a few dishes. We ordered the spaghetti & penne alfredo with shrimp. Everything was delicious!! We also ordered cheesecake & that was the perfect texture.

Antonellas's Italian Ristorante, While visiting Fayeteville NC I was recommended to visit Circa 1800 in downtown but when I called for reservations they were close for the whole week. So, I did a quick Yelp search for the best restaurants in the area and Antonella's came up. I was not crazy to have Italian food but I went with it. I visited Antonella with a good friend of mine and I LOVED IT!!! The cutest boutique like Italian restaurant I have EVER visited. This restaurant is good for friends and family but it is best for a date night!!!! So many things to say... Trendy beautiful yet historical downtown location Cutest Outside Dining area AMAZING food COURTEOUS Costumer Service Bounteous Ambiance Simply Great! I ordered the Mozzarella Encarozza which consisted of bread and cheese and I Loved it. Lots of cheese! Then, I ordered the Blue Crab Ravioli which was most wonderful. Gush I highly recommend!! But apparently it was also a daily special so be aware it may not be in their menu. I had a rose rosemary martini which was also lovely. I highly recommend!!! Kudos to all at Antonella's Italian Ristorante

I food the service and the ambiance were great. This place is busy and fills up quickly so get there early! It's nestled in a quaint area of town surrounded by cute shops and boutiques. I had their side salad with their cucumber dressing, it was refreshing and delicious, then opted for their portobello ravioli in marsala sauce. I definitely want to go back and try some other dishes. They have much to choose from on their menu. Parking is not easy to find we had to walk two blocks but it was worth it. Parking was free.

I get this restaurant at five star. The food was so delicious. Dessert was wonderful almond tiramisu . Waiter. Andrew did an excellent job Definitely a must do it in the area

Always great food and great service. Never had anything from here that I didn't like and all of the staff is very knowledgeable about the items on the menu and what goes into each dish. Top place in town for date night

The food was amazing. My daughter and I decided to try this restaurant yesterday. The food was authentic and fresh. I was especially pleased with our waiter Andrew. He was the upmost, friendly and very attentive to our needs as we were eating. Please make sure you try this place out in downtown Fayetteville. It will not disappoint.

I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The atmosphere is wonderful, and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had the lasagna, and next to mine, it was the best I've had. I ordered takeout for my husband, and he agreed the lasagna was exceptional. Antonella's is my go-to place to eat whenever I am in the downtown area.

Been here several times with me and my family, descent food and usually nice staff. But showed up on our anniversary and there was a table of 4 open. Nobody on the waitlist and the manager said standby. He goes inside for about 3 mins and sends out a young waiter to say they won't seat us there because the manager said not to seat us. Said it was now a 25 min wait. The waiter agreed it was ridiculous. Not sure what the deal was and not worth maybe making a scene by asking the manager to come back out. Good luck with your business.

Great food, great service! I had the flounder/shrimp Santorini and wife had the lasagna. Both dishes were excellent. The bread was also wonderful. Our server was efficient, courteous and friendly. She was obviously very experienced. I can't wait to go back and try another dish. Oh, and prices were very reasonable for an upscale restaurant.

My family of 5 adults & 1 child had dinner here Thursday night. It was lovely. The restaurant is pretty small on the inside so in the future, with a group of this size, I'd make a reservation. We got lucky though & were seated right away. The restaurant is beautiful, the food was delicious & the service was amazing. Everyone enjoyed their food, our meals included the baked meatballs, the salmon, the mushroom ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs plus the tomato bisque. The portions are large & worth the price. With multiple drinks for the adults & food our bill was around $180, which we thought was very reasonable. We'll be back again next year.

Rude service. Food is just OK. The environment is bland. Go across the street to a nicer Italian restaurant.

Excellent restaurant! Sat outside where ambiance was relaxing and comfortable. Inside a little too crowded and noisy. Service great. Prices reasonable. I had the crusted Atlantic cod dinner and the spouse had the blue crab ravioli. Both were exquisite tasting. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Cozy Italian restaurant with real good food. Sauces are really good. This food would be good anywhere USA besides Fayetteville, N.C. Friendly, efficient service. Place was so good I went there 2 days in a row. I'll be sure to visit Antonella's whenever in Fayetteville.

I highly recommend this restaurant very clean, fancy, elegance, professionalism. Ask for Kristian with a K.

Kristian was our waiter and he was absolutely amazing! I will ask for him every time from this point! As always, antonellas was amazing!

The food was amazing and the server Christian was very attentive and very accommodating! He made the experience worth every second and penny! Blue Crab Ravioli, calamari, Salmon

Absolutely fantastic. Best eggplant parmigiana anywhere and I love eggplant parmigiana! It came with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce and a tasty side salad. I'm from up north - the southern hospitality was charming - young waitstaff with incredible manners and prompt service! Highly recommended!

As a Foodie, I highly recommend Antonella's. The presentation and quality of the food is excellent, BUT the wait was quite long.

Found on yelp traveling south. Vegan pasta dishes delicious. Salad fresh and house dressing excellent. Finest and fresh food. Ate outside. Cameron excellent waiter and very attentive.

I don't have a picture of all the food but OMG by far the top 2 Italian restaurants i ever ate at in my life. The ambiance is super chill. The service is fast and they are super friendly. I ordered the calamari and meatball as an appetizer which was succulent. The fresh homemade bread is super crispy, hot, and fluffy. We ordered a lasagna which was enough to feed three kids, my wife got a salmon which was seared and juicy, and the cod/shrimp penne pasta was super light and tasty. We didn't get pictures of those because they were devoured instantly. This is my picture which was reasonably priced and i got more seafood than pasta which is rare for most cases. The desserts they display on a cutting board and they were amazing. Would highly recommend if you ever visit Fayetteville

There was a wait with numerous tables empty. Older gentleman rudely rearranging tables and chairs. A couple who arrived after us and put on the list were seated first. Other customers noticed this too and left. Tiny restaurant, out door seating too close together. Food was not piping hot when it arrived.