Antonio’s Flying Pizza

The service was on point. Just the correct amount of attentiveness. The support for our server was outstanding allowing him to attend to the immediate needs of others. The pizza did fly! Very entertaining. The only reason for a four-star atmosphere was, children’s birthday parties. There at the same time created quite a bit of noise. However, I definitely recommend Antonio’s!

We were pleasantly surprised by this amazing Italian pizza spot! The appetizers were absolutely delicious, and the cheese pizza was outstanding — easily one of the best we’ve ever had. It’s a cozy, family-owned restaurant with warm, welcoming service. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you’re craving authentic pizza and great hospitality. 5 stars all the way!

We’ve been so excited to try Antonio’s — and it totally lived up to the hype! From the moment we walked in, the cozy vibes and friendly staff made us feel right at home. 💛 The pizza? Next-level. We had the Antonio’s Special and a classic pepperoni — both were perfectly cooked with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Seriously delicious! They also have a great selection of wines and beers, which made our meal feel extra special. Service was wonderful, and the whole experience was just good vibes all around. 5 stars from us — can’t wait to come back!

Antonio’s was awesome! We started with the cheese sticks and calamari—both were crispy, cheesy, and totally delicious. The pepperoni and sausage pizza hit the spot (seriously, SO good), and the shrimp Alfredo was creamy perfection. The service was friendly and fast, which made everything even better. We’ll absolutely be back—this place is a new favorite!

Oh words will not do this place justice! Our daughter picked it out while we were visiting Houston for her body building comp. They were quick to seat our large group and take care of us. The FOOD! You can tell when fresh ingredients are used ages they are definitely used here! We had a pizza and spaghetti and meatballs 😍 everyone was very pleased with their meals. Thank you for a great dining experience!

In business for 54 years — and it’s easy to see why. Antonio’s isn’t just consistent, it’s consistently great. From the warm welcome at the door to the attentive, friendly service, this place delivers on every front. They’re famous for their pizza (and rightly so), but don’t stop there. The menu goes far beyond, offering classic Italian dishes that are full of flavor and tradition. Whether you’re in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty entrée, you’ll find something memorable. Antonio’s is always at the top of my most recommended list. It’s a true neighborhood gem with the kind of quality and charm that only comes from decades of doing it right.

Amazing Italian Spot – Not Just a Pizza Place! Came here for the pizza and discovered this place is so much more than just a pizza joint. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food? Absolutely delicious. The pasta was outstanding — you can tell the sauce is homemade, rich, and full of flavor. As for the pepperoni pizza, it was exactly how I like it: thin, crispy, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving authentic Italian food. We’ll definitely be back!

I’ve always wanted to try this place, and I’m so glad we finally did! From the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be a great experience. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was excellent throughout. Best of all—the food was absolutely delicious. We had the traditional cheese and traditional sausage pizzas, and both were fantastic. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. Highly recommend! 5 stars all the way around.

I waited too long to finally try this place out. I have searched high and low around Houston for a really good Classic Italian restaurant. Classic Italian food made right. This is the food that I grew up on in the Northeast. The sauce is the highlight on many of their pasta dishes (as it should be). The pizza absolutely slaps. New York style with no flop! My pre-teen son loved the Fettuccine Alfredo so much, he didn't once try to sneak any tiktok dancing videos while seated. Btw..I think this is the only 5 star review that I've ever given to an Italian restaurant. I'm interested in coming back during the weekends to see what the flying pizza is all about. The only flying food I'm accustomed to is by my wife whenever I overcook fish.

Great pizza eating experience. It has that classic pizzeria feel. I only tasted the 10" pizza with pepperoni and sausage so I cannot comment on a variety of dishes. However the pizza was hot, tasted freshly made and the ingredients were very tasty. The exterior and interior is dated, although it doesn't feel run down. It was clean inside and out. I gave it 3 stars because it's average atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive as I was in a group of 24 people over lunch. The parking is a little tight so be patient finding a spot. There is parking both in the back and front. I'd recommend and I'll be back.

.his place has been around for a long time and it is still very very good. We ordered calamari appetizer. We ordered lasagna, eggplant parmigiana with angel hair, and a veal dish. The three of us split a cheesecake for dessert and our waiter stuck a candle in it to acknowledge my birthday. We had a lovely evening

My last 2 visits here consisted of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce n Meatballs, Ravioli with Meat Sauce n Meatballs, a togo 10 inch Special Pizza with pineapple added and a Meatball Sub togo. Everything was really good, very delicious, well-balanced in flavor n texture and addictive too. The sauces in the pastas were very aromatic, mild in profile, tomatoey, seasoned efficiently but not in a strong way like Americanized Italian restaurants sometimes do and so captivating. Runnier and not like paste in texture too. The meatballs in the orders that contain them were so good, really soft, beefy, aromatic and imo the best meatballs in TX. I generally dislike almost every meatball down South, except from Antonio's here, Sorrento and Grazia ( Pearland ). The ones here taste very flavorful, but not like meatloaf and never hard or dry in feel either. The pizza was something some of us shared. Great, crust, savoriness, ingredients, etc. I am not a pepperoni person and would sub that for mushrooms next time I get it for myself. The touch of sweet pineapple and smidge of kick from jalapeños go wonderful on it. This pizza taste great cold, fyi. Great, attentive and friendly service as well.

I really enjoyed my visit to Antonio's! I went with a large party, and we were seated in the back, but that didn't affect our service at all. The waiters were so attentive and my glass was never left empty for long. The restaurant was quiet, and they were even kind enough to turn off the overhead music in the room when we requested it. I ordered the chicken Alfredo dinner and a Caesar salad. The salad was amazing! The Alfredo was standard, nothing overly special but very yummy. I feel like the food was a tad overpriced for the quality, but I got to take home leftovers so I'm happy with the quantity. I'd definitely return!

Great pizza, and AMAZING lasagna. I had DoorDash deliver to my hotel, and it was hot and delicious. Highly recommended.

Pizza... 3 Stars Customer Service... 4 Stars Definitely just sub standard pizza with a not so bad Cesar salad. My waitress was very friendly and attentive to me as well as all her customers. Would I return... sure I would. Reminded me of an old fashioned pizza parlor. So let it be written... So let it be EATEN.

I lived by this place for almost 20 years and can't believe I never tried it. Their pizza was delicious, the service is great and the place is clean.

Quick service and friendly staff. The ambiance was really nice and they have a big wine selection. Food portions were huge and tasted really good! Very filling

We had high hopes after seeing them on tv and looking at the reviews. Overall it was okay. We were greeted and seated right away. Antonio was there and welcomed us with a smile and small talk. We ordered stuffed mushrooms and cheese-sticks, pep pizza and another one with prosciutto Everything was okay but seemed bland and lacked flavor. We just had higher hopes for the experience.

Pkasters! The hype of this premium pizza place is real. Very clean, old style decor. The front host (male) very professional and cordial. The kitchen immaculate. The pizza Delicious! The only problem is it is at a premium price and as a pizza enthusiast I know better. But I shall return! Follow me. Check them out. Thank me later. #Pkast

Over the past month I have visited Antonio's twice for lunch. It is in a stand alone building with its own parking lot with a BIG sign out front. You can't miss it. This Italian eatery is an old time Houston institution that is famous for its frisbee like dough throwing exhibitions that are done for the benefit of diners. Since I didn't observe that either time for lunch I'm assuming they only do that at dinner time. Oh well... The lunch menu offers several options at reduced prices over the dinner menu. I believe the serving sizes are the same. My first visit was for pasta with meat sauce for $11. The meal came with bread and after a short wait delivered to the table. It was a good tasting meal with both flavor, quantity and value. On the dinner menu this same meal is $5 more. My second visit was for a pizza at lunch and I went with my usual order of beef, mushrooms and onions. For a 10" pie the lunch cost was $12.75 and at dinner it would have been $18.50. I guess the frisbee throwing show during dinner time is worth it?? Anyway that pizza was very good taste wise with plenty of toppings on the pizza. I would order it again but only at that price. Both visits were with prompt and professional table service.

Love their food and have for yrs. I used to take my kids to Antonio's and now they take their own. Same pasta on the head service. LOL Veal Parmesan is the best in the city.

Still an absolutely fantastic restaurant, one of my family's favorites! The food was delicious- we do get the pizzas light on the cheese and extra crispy though. The bread it comes with on the side is ridiculously good. I mean so crusty and crispy and flaky and soft, its absurdly satisfying. I love that they served the beer in a frosted glass, it was something I haven't seen in a restaurant in a long time, granted I haven't eaten at many restaurants lately... Special shout out to our waiter Edgar, who was one of the nicest waiters I've had anywhere. He was kind, attentive, patient with us despite having to wrangle a small child, friendly to all the customers, he was absolutely top notch! Even his timing, he somehow never interrupted a conversation and was always there when we needed him without being "flagged down".

Antonio's is the quintessential neighborhood pizza/pasta restaurant. We moved from Chicago in the early 80s to Houston and we missed places like Danny's on S. Archer Ave. A place the family could go to once a month or more and have pizza, pasta, salad, and mom and pops could have a glass of wine or beer. In the 80s Antonio's was a stand out for pizza in Houston and I think still is. I had not been in a long time since I have moved to another part of town and there are so many choices for good pizza now beyond Pizza Hut and Domminos. Very please to report that that place is still fantastic and great place to take your family. It is a bit dated but in a good way as it's character is just getting richer. It might be dated look but it is very well taken care of and super clean all over including bathrooms. So the important part the food. Pizza is excellent and obviously they make their own dough and sauce and I think use some smaller brands of pepperoni which gives the pizza a Antonio's taste which is very good. It's not Papa John's, Pizzaro's, Pizza Hut, Gypsy Poet - its Antonio's pizza. We also had cannelloni, salad, bread (with old school butter), fried mozzarella sticks, and fried zucchini so we covered some vegetables. All were very good in an old school neighborhood Italian restaurant style. They were tossing pizza in the air front of the pizza ovens which made me happy. It's all for show and its great! I need to try to get to Antonio's more often.

Super service and even better, made from scratch Italian food! When I was asked to suggest food for a pre marathon pasta party for over 100, Antonio's came immutable mind. Quality ingredients, wonderful sauces, and great prices for good, comforting, Italian food. Everyone at the party loved the spaghetti with meat sauce and marinara sauce, but the biggest hit were the meatballs! Antonio's is really SO GOOD!!!! Thank you for helping make our pasta party a real success!

Ambiance and service are both like old Italy. Not that I've been to Italy, but I've studied it and heard plenty of stories from travelers. Right as you walk in, a man is preparing handmade pizza and flipping the dough up in the air (hence the fun sign). They start you out with bread and butter. Oil and balsamic vinegar are available on request to dip your bread. The bread is warm and flaky. Very good. We got calamari for our appetizer. It is served with warm delicious marinara sauce and fried well. It was good, but needed a hint more seasoning. We ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo and lasagna to share. The lasagna is wonderful. Arrives at the table still bubbling. The meat and sauce are spot on and perfect! The chicken fettuccine alfredo was very good noodle and sauce wise, but the chicken itself was a little dry and had very little seasoning. The sauce helped a lot to make it tastier. $65.79 (before tip) for our meal (no alcohol). It was a very good night and I'm happy we settled on this restaurant. I hate to only give 4 stars, but my reviews are always very honest. It might have been an off night, which I understand happens. I would definitely recommend this establishment and will be back to try other dishes. The pizzas looked fantastic. Maybe we will try that next. Arrive early, especially on the weekend. We were seated right away at 5:30, but people lined up shortly after us and the wait was long. That says something. They have carry out available, if that suits you better.

Definitely the best Italian food I've ever had. I've been eating here for over forty years now and find the food at any other Italian eatery seriously lacking. Consistently excellent traditional Italian dishes -- my favorites include the cannelloni, spaghetti marinara, and their incredible pizza. And a great glass of iced tea -- definitely appreciated by this Texas girl! My husband loves the calzones, fettuccini Alfredo, and chicken Marsala . Service is always excellent.

Locals have been going to Antonio's forever as its a staple of Houston. Heck, I was a baby being given pizza dough here. The staff are like family. Best cheese pizza in town. The ambiance is classic. I cant say enough. Oh and their egg plant parm is a fav of my families. And yes, they put the right amount of syrup in their coca cola. What's not to love?

Passed their sign a million times and based on the Yelp reviews decided to pop in. Prices are on the higher end, but the quality of the food easily makes up for it. We will be back to try more dishes. Calamari - (5/5) Quality of the squid was very good. Salted perfectly with a mellow marinara. Tartufata pizza - (5/5) Darn good pizza crust with large slices of mushroom. Not an overwhelming truffle flavor. Shrimp Areganati - (5/5) I'm not a huge breadcrumb fan but the flavor was great. The sauce this came with was delicious. The side of linguine was cooked perfectly al dente. Mmmm the pasta! Tiramisu - (5/5) Big tiramisu fan here. This is some of the best in Houston. Very very light with a great balance of flavors. Service - (5/5) Service was very nice. Wait time for food was a little slow but we did not mind because the food all tasted good.

I lived in the area way back in the 70's and remembered this place. We were in town for an event, and for dinner my wife and I went there. The outside sign was the same as it had been for years. The food was very good also, so this was a very nice surprise. I had never read the story about the original owner and it is very nice. The waiter said that he is now in his 80's and is often in the restaurant and greets people now... we did not see him but the staff was as good as I remember.

The food was very delicious and tasty. I was served bread and butter, and I order a Lunch plate with a side Salad. My total was around $18.75 (the Caesar salad add was a little pricey). The interior of the place is very pretty and Italian style. The service was great, the server was very friendly and nice. It was my first time, and he was helpful.

I would vote this as the #1 pizza in Texas. We've been eating here for 40 years and it is as good today as it was then. It may be pricey for an Antonio's Special pizza but this pizza is in a class of it's own.

Antonio's used to be a really good place to have Italian food, lasagna and pizza are good

Best traditional Italian in Houston. I'm from the east coast and used to great Italian food. Antonio's in my opinion is the best Italian in Houston. Known for their pizza, Antonio's should be known for their traditional Italian dishes like Eggplant Parm, Chicken Parm, Spaghetti & Meatballs, etc. Everything made from scratch, their tomato sauce begins as a box of fresh tomatoes. Cooked for hours in a kettle you won't find a tomato seed in their sauce. Can't recommend this place enough.

Bad service they had four tables and they could not sit us. They kept on walking back and forth and saw us sitting there. When we walked in they looked at us funny the way we dressed. The weird thing about it the person who took our name was Latino. Was sitting there for 30 min.

Not bad but I think the best pizza is still Brooklyn pizza. They have several locations The eggplant parmigiana was good. Enjoyable !! Service was good. Breaks my heart that they are not busy !! All the best

I have driven by this place for over 25 years now. I might been here once before Yelp was around. I was playing poker nearby and wanted pizza and daughter wanted pasta. I can see why this place has been here forever. I got a large order pizza and she got chicken fettuccine Alfredo. The pizza was fresh and the crust was perfect. How do l not come here more often. My daughter said the fettuccine was really good with sauce not greasy. I'm definitely come back more often.

Sat for 15 minutes and nobody even looked at us, brought us a sip of water. We glared at every waiter and it wasn't even busy. When we told the waiter on the way out he acted like he could give two that we left.

I've been eating at Antonio's for over 50 years and I believe that they have the best authentic Italian food in the country. Highly recommended if you want some great Italian food. My favorite is the meatballs and meat sauce with angel hair pasta. Always have my garlic bread with it. Pizza is excellent too. Red wine is great too. I never pass the chocolate cake. The family owned restaurant is the only place that I will eat at. There's no comparison to the quality of food at Antoine's restaurant to others, they are the best. I'm going there to tomorrow for lunch. The only thing I regret is they are not open Sundays and Mondays. Tuesday thru Saturday 11 am to 9 pm . My wife, daughter, granddaughter and myself and friends all love this place. I'm thinking about having my retirement party here very soon. Not sure how many guests they can accommodate, hopefully they can handle 150 guests. Their parking lot is not that big

I've been going to this place for quite sometime. We took out dinner for 7 of us the other night and it was really great. All the dishes, (we shared quite a few entrees: linguini with clams, shrimp aregeneta, shrimp parmesan and eggplant parmesan) were very tasty and freshly prepared. This restaurant has been in the same location for decades and it's easy to see why. Our order was well packed nicely had fresh rolls too. Very decent meal and everyone enjoyed it and was satisfied.

Cute place.. Menu prices are wrong so your bill will be higher than what you expected which is the main reason I'm giving less stars. Food is pretty good and everyone was happy with their meals, but not at all worth what we paid.

Hostess was wonderful.Service was great. Dinner salad was excellent with Tasty Italian dressing. Linguine with pesto was the best we've ever had. Ambiance is great everything is clean and comfortable.

My family has eaten here for over 40 years. We love the pizza. And now we take 3 generation there for dinner.

From the atmosphere to the service to the food... 10 thumbs up. The food is amazing. I just moved here to Houston about a week ago and I'm a lover of Italian food. The Fried Calamari is fresh and crispy and the spaghetti and sausage was soo tasty. I can't wait to come back here and try other items on their menu.

Highly recommend this spot for your next pizza night or family dinner. Friendly staff and great dining room. From New York, you tend to be spoiled with some of the best pizza. After living in other spots across the country, a lot of pizza just did not meet the mark. Antonio's was not too much and not too little - it was a great pizza night. Thank you for having me.

Best of the best in Houston. Not a bad dish on the menu. You're looking at a Vegan Pizza. Just ask for no cheese. Eggplant and artichoke is a must.

We have been going to antonios for 50 years, and it has slowly gone downhill. The last straw was that we ordered a pizza and 2 salads last week for pickup...1 pizza and 2 dinner salads! The total was almost $50! We asked for a little extra dressing, and they said they would have to charge us...what?!? This pizza used to be our favorite, but it didn't taste like it used to and was just ok. For $50, we will find a better pizza place. I'm sorry that this Houston institution has fallen so far.

Looking for the best pizza in Houston? Look no further because Antonio's is number one on my list. But don't stop at the pizza because the pasta dishes are out of this world. Original ownership has contributed greatly to their success. However, I have to give a shout to Erik for being the best waiter out there. He is extremely professional and will always do his best to go above an beyond what's expected. I have had my fair share of pizza around Houston and have found Antonio's has the best New York style pizza. It's all about the sauce!

The thin crust pizza was really good but overall this place is overpriced. They do give a piece of bread w dalad

This place has been here forever. Inside it is classically Italian. This is the real thing. I have eaten here many times, tried many of their items, some suggested by the waiter that were not on the menu. If it's Italian I am sure they can make it and it will be wonderful. They are famous for their pizza and they should be. Best pizza ever. And yes they do toss it in the air with a spin. Great food, excellent service in classic surroundings of wood walls, fine furniture in an environment that takes you to Italy.

This establishment deserves 10 stars. Best pizza in Houston any day out of the week. Unrivaled classic and will have you speaking Italian afterwards.

Where to start? Well, the pepperoni pizza is everything an Italian pizza should be. It reminds me of those small Italian bakeries from my youth. I always add a pepperoni pizza to the order and i am very thankful when it hits the table. I am sure that not everyone will agree, but everyone needs to give this a try just to experience what traditional Italian pizza is prior to the corporate chains that were shaped by profit. The menu has great options for apps and some excellent choices for the meal. The Alfredo sauce is very nice and makes it challenging to try other meals. Lasagna is another favorite for me, but there are plenty of other choices that I intend to work my way through. Wines and deserts are great as well. Good luck saving room for desert though. There is really something for everyone and I definitely understand how this business has been around for 50 years!

Pizza was tasty. Went in just after lunch. Service was good. Only one other customer in at time. Pizza was excellent. Nice crust, good tasting sauce.

Awesome staff and best pizza in houston. Go you want be disappointed. My wife's sister eating it before I could get a picture of the food. It's that good

love it!!!! we actually were supposed to go the the Indian restaurant next door and we compared the parking lot the other restaurant had no one there and Antonio's was packed! barely got a parking spot. So we decided to go in and try the place & they sure made me a new fan. Im hooked,, on Antonio's we actually had two waiters waiting on us :) we had a gentleman that's been there for a little while (you can see it in his presentation) and the second was in training. Food was excellent! great portions & excellent presentation. Ambience was warm, friendly & inviting. and @ the end the cheesecake was to die for. Im going back soon.

Excellent food, attentive service, wonderful staff! An old Houston classic that knows what it takes to stay around. Thanks for a fabulous dining experience! Keep up the good work!

The restaurant interior reminds me of the Italian Restaurants back home in NYC . Warm , inviting and welcoming to everyone . Add that to the food all being the die for authentic variety and professional service it's a must try for anyone .

The pizza is hot fresh crispy and tasted New Yorkly well, lol. The music is old Italiano. The server is really attentive and the rolls were crispy, airy and fresh inside. Great place to drop in for pizza on a short notice.