Original Antonio's

The garlic bread with dipping sauce was great. The sauce was sweet at first and then just the smallest bit spicy. Everyone at the table agreed it was great. The drinks have the crunchy kind of ice which is satisfying to chew. The pepperoni pizza was ready quickly and was perfectly cooked. We especially liked the crust and the amount and kind of cheese they used. The cheese had a proper cheese string "pull", which I'm not sure how much that translates to better taste, but this pizza was great. One of the young pizza lovers in our group says it was the best pizza he's ever had. He wishes the cook would give out the recipe.

This is a cozy little pizzeria on the island, full of charm, with lots of fun historic decor hanging all over the walls and even the ceiling. You have two options: dine in or grab a slice. I chose to dine in and it did not disappoint me. My waiter was a lovely kind lady who made my short stay very pleasant. I ordered a small pizza with mushrooms and a garden salad. The salad was very basic yet fresh and I enjoyed it, however, I wish there were more mushrooms on the pizza. As the photo says it all, there are a few canned mushroom pieces sporadically spread on the pizza. The crust was very much to my liking, neither thick nor thin, perfect thickness. The sauce was fresh and the cheese was very fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and highly recommend giving this place a try.

If you like my comment please click on the ❤️ and show some love 😘 Super Super great Pizza. The service was ok. The Spanish people here are 😬... But other than that yes it was really good, place is really decorated. Yes I recommend this spot to anyone

I absolutely loved this place! The pizza was delicious, and the service from Katy made the whole experience even better — she’s the best! Highly recommend this spot.

The establishment had a stylish interior, and the service was exceptional. The pizza was especially enjoyable, with a crisp and well-prepared crust that we truly appreciated.

This place never disappoints, pizza crust is so crispy and delicious! Service is always amazing as well.

Want one of the best pizza's ever made....PERIOD? Get a chicken, garlic, and roasted red pepper with alfredo sauce. Hands down the best pizza I have ever eaten. YUMMY

Best pizza i’ve ever had in my life. Number one. You have to try it😍, friendly people. They all smile in your face.

I've been coming to Antonio's for years and have always enjoyed their pizza. The pizza itself is consistently really good, but what truly makes this location stand out is the staff. They're always friendly, smiling, and provide excellent service every time. On this visit, we ordered a pepperoni pizza with extra cheese--delicious as always. If you want great pizza paired with outstanding service, this is definitely the place to stop.

On Saturday, September 13, between about 4:00 and 5:30 PM, the employee who seated us near the kitchen looked in our direction and used the word "Negritos," If you review the security video with audio from that time frame, it should be clear--we were the only African-American couple dining there. Even if this isn't something you choose to acknowledge publicly, it was unmistakably disrespectful. Customers come to support your business and should never be subjected to racial remarks. As a business owner myself, I would never allow anyone on my staff to speak that way to guests. The owner replied to my initial review, but since I can't respond directly, I'm posting this update to make sure the incident is fully understood.

This is a cozy little pizzeria on the island, full of charm, with lots of fun historic decor hanging all over the walls and even the ceiling. You have two options: dine in or grab a slice. I chose to dine in and it did not disappoint me. My waiter was a lovely kind lady who made my short stay very pleasant. I ordered a small pizza with mushrooms and a garden salad. The salad was very basic yet fresh and I enjoyed it, however, I wish there were more mushrooms on the pizza. As the photo says it all, there are a few canned mushroom pieces sporadically spread on the pizza. The crust was very much to my liking, neither thick nor thin, perfect thickness. The sauce was fresh and the cheese was very fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and highly recommend giving this place a try.

We are somewhat far away (some national miles from (LBC) and we are visiting Catalina off season, that being said, we found a pizza place was open for business and it did not disappoint. Had a small pizza it was cheese and delicious.

Super cute! We were greeted with a fantastic woman at front. Super friendly!! Great atmosphere.

The atmosphere was welcoming, service was incredible, the food was too damn good , hot tasty....... The cheese stretches 10 to 12 inches before breaking off from the other pieces of pizza. The cheesy bread should have been banned.. it was so good that it should be criminalized. Original Antonio's is an excellent establishment and is well worth the time, travel and cost.

Slices here were fresh and delicious, both under $5! Service was friendly and quick at the window and the seating outside is so cute!

Weren't closed and wouldn't take my order. People ordered before me and i was told no

Located in the high tourist traffic area in Avalon on Catalina Island, Original Antonio's has been a popular restaurant since its opening in 1977. It recently changed ownership in 2024, vowing to keep the menu and recipes the same. My brother and I had the opportunity to stop in for lunch on a Wednesday during a roundtrip cruise stop on the RC Navigator of the Seas from Los Angeles. We found the service to be friendly, the sandwiches to be tasty, and the pizza to be OK. Antonio's is located in downtown Avalon and hard to miss if you walk around the waterfront area. They have an outdoor pizza window where you can order individual slices (now $5.50), and an self-serve outdoor dining area with some picnic tables. We chose to eat-in, were the first in line, and were oked to pick our table. The inside definitely has a mid 20th century charm, with pictures of old movie stars and entertainers lining the walls. The menu has a selection of pizzas and sandwiches, and the various cold drinks are lined up in front to choose from. It is a full service restaurant, so we placed our order with the waitress and waited a bit for our food to be made-to order. No tap water is given, only bottled water if you choose not to drink soda or beer/wine. Two sandwiches were ordered, each cut in half so easy to share. They came with a choice of a bag of Ms Vickers chips or a small portion cup of macaroni salad. The pastrami dip ($15.95) came with a cup of au jus for dipping and the phillly cheese steak ($15.95) had the requisite vegetables. The same bread for each sandwich was excellent, and had been expertly toasted to give it a bit of heft. The waitress told us the dough was made daily somewhere in LA and brought here to be baked fresh. It really showed. The filling didn't really match the excellence of the bread. It had all the ingredients, but just not enough of it to make it a wow. The pastrami was sliced very thinly, and came with pepperoncini and dijon mustard. I enjoyed the sandwich, especially dipped in the au jus. The philly probably wouldn't satisfy a true cheesesteak aficionado. The good steak (on the menu as being prime rib) looked like it had been hand cut into strips, and there wasn't too much of it. It was enhanced with provolone and peppers and mushrooms, which had been well prepared. If the name of the restaurant has 'Pizzeria', I would expect it to be the standout of the menu, and in this case, it really wasn't. It comes in two sizes, so we ordered the small combination pizza ($17.50) with six smaller slices. In summary, the pizza was OK...with most of the volume being taken up by the crust. If I had to classify it, it would probably be considered a pan pizza, with it being baked in a pan and the crust touching the edge. The bottom of the crust was crispy, the dough is prepared daily, and it had a pleasant soft taste. All the toppings were there, but they were making sure not too much was given (controlling costs) The sauce was on the sweeter side, which went well with the puffy crust. Service was fine, with no issues. Payment is processed at the table, and 10% discount is given for military (active/veterans). It was getting a bit busier as we were ready to head out, so was glad we had chosen to eat a bit earlier.

A cool spot to check out! The slice of pizza is average with a weak brown/white undercarriage. It could have been charred a little more.

I realize it's hard to find a 5 star restaurant on a small Island. But I kinda expect better tasting food for such limited options. But maybe it takes too long to get flavorful items shipped to the island? I don't know. We ordered the jumbo buffalo wings which weren't jumbo at all. See pics. It was kind of laughable. Antipasto salad was ok, but lacking compared to the same salads on the mainland. Some sliced salami, cucumbers, black olives and mozzarella over lettuce. Impressive. *EyeRoll* Antonio's cheese crisp with pepperoncinis was the best but it wasn't even warm. The sourdough pizza with pepperoni was really doughy and the pizza sauce was bland. I'm not sure if we're being overly picky but for the expense of the food items I would hope they'd be better and more flavorable. These aren't chain restaurants and they have local workers so I'd hope they'd take pride in their food. But again, maybe it's the limited supply of items and the availability of having them on the island? We did a to go order so can't rate the service itself other than the phone call where the girl seemed irritated that we were calling in for a pick up order. We told her right away that we had multiple items and after the first order she asked is that all? Probably just a habit but it was annoying.

I picked it because it had a to-go window. Food was good and I saw the pizza coming out and wish I had gotten some. Be advised that they charge for to-go boxes. It was really busy when I went so there was a bit of a wait because of how many were in line and waiting.

First place my family and I stopped after coming aboard -- and we did it completely on a whim. There was a bit of a wait, but OMG, it was so worth it! The pizza was absolutely outstanding -- the crust had the perfect crisp with a nice chew to it. My daughter ordered the baked spaghetti, and it was delicious too. The garlic bread was fantastic, but the real star? The round garlic cheese bread -- you have to try it! My family and I would seriously make a day trip just to come back for this place. Outstanding all around -- give it a try!

Ordered from the Togo counter. The service wasn't great and the pizza wasn't either. Would not recommend.

This place surprised me since there are some low ratings but we actually enjoyed eating here! We came for dinner and it wasn't busy, our server was attentive and friendly. The place felt cozy and the food came out quick and delicious! My boyfriend enjoyed the spaghetti and I had the pesto/alfredo pasta. We even took a pepperoni pizza to-go to enjoy at our hotel later on.

Visited on a cruise port day. My sister recommended this pizza spot as she has visited many times before. We ordered at the outside window and did self seating in the patio area. The pizza came out in about 10 minutes. Everyone one in my party was very impressed with the pepperoni pizza! This is must try place when in Catalina!

To be honest, we were really disappointed at most of our food experiences at Catalina Island. It appears most of the restaurants we dined at do not elevate their quality because customers have few options. (maybe we're just spoiled coming from Las Vegas). The interior is cute and can be tight, and is highly decorated throughout, with many knick-knacks all over the place, so there's alot to look at. FYI, the bathroom has some risqué female art. The price doesn't match the quality of the food. The pizza is not good, with excessive cheese and subpar crust. We had a large Margherita Pizza and a large Italian Sausage & Mushroom Pizza. On a positive, the pizzas were huge, but the taste of the sauce and crust quality was a let-down. Our service was also subpar. Maybe it was an off day, but it was obvious she was tired of tourists' requests, like asking for photos or requests to customize a pizza. I know running a small business is challenging, especially nowadays with rising costs, but this is my honest review.

Jacob was super helpful and the service was quick and the food was delicious!! Reasonable prices and cool vibe!

When visiting Catalina Island in Avalon California, and craving pizza, this is definitely a must stop. By far, this is some of the best pizza the island has to offer. The pizza is always flavorful and great tasting. It's sold by the slice or as a whole. The slices are well proportioned and priced accordingly. The ingredients are fresh and the pizza is delivered at the perfect temperature. If you've never visited Catalina Island in Avalon California, I encourage you do. It's a relatively We're small but quaint island and is a great day trip either solo or with a family. I've also included videos/photos of various locations around the island.

Came in for light dinner last night. It was delicious. Just had salads and cheese bread, but was great. Waiter was efficient and friendly. Place was packed, since larger restaurant closed down (stupid island management that wants to own every business on the island). I love Antonio's, and will always come here, over island owned restaurants.

Our first visit to Catalina Island started with a great meal at Original Antonio's. The pasta dishes come with a basic but very fresh salad and garlic bread. We ordered the Mama Mia's Day Old Spaghetti, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spaghetti with Creamy Pesto, and a small pizza (we had to try the pizza at a pizzeria) Everyone enjoyed their food and the pasta was 10/10, the pizza however was a 8/10. The staff was very welcoming and we enjoyed their vibe of the cozy restaurant.

Ok so this is like overcooked while being undercooked kind of pizza. Probably good if you are drunk but definitely not good if you have any self respect. I ended up taking 3 bites and smushing my napkin onto the pizza in despair and frustration.

The good: This was our first food stop when we came onto the island because it was convenient and had outdoor dining spots. We tried some tacos and pizza. This place gets busy! There was golf-cart parking on the street in front of it. I thought the pizza was tasty. They also sell wine, pastas and sandwiches. I liked the checkered overhang outside that gave it a classic NY Italian feel. The bad: They forgot to give me the free cookie that came with our meal. I came back to ask for it and it was just packaged Oreos. The entrance into the restaurant is narrow and awkward. The interesting: You can sit on the outer part of the dining tables in the outdoor space because they want to keep the sidewalk open. You order at the small outdoor window but could also go inside and order. They've been around since the groovy 70s.

If this was a rating on the staff, id give this a 10!!! All the staff was so nice and fun and accommodating and super friendly! The garlic bread with that delicious dipping sauce was soooo good! The pizza was super cheesy, so they should add more of the toppings to cut the richness, the toppings seem to be a little scarce so it makes the cheese seem a bit thick. That being said, it does taste very creamy and fresh and some may love that. The sausage had good flavor and the pepperoni could have been more generously spread. =) The draft rootbeer was super yummy! Stop by here, have some beers. Grab some garlic bread and enjoy. Please note, by the slice pizzas can only be taken to go, so we ordered a small pizza, maybe it would have better proportioned if we ordered the slices. But we wanted to sit amd have some drinks too, but they wont serve slices while u sit. Other than that, that marinara they serve with the garlic bread is fire!! You wont be disappointed!

Olga is the best! Amazing service delicious food! We ordered three pizza, wings and salad - yum!

Quick pizza when you're hungry. Not much to complain about. I went right at closing so I feel like the pizza was kind of sitting for a while? So I won't really knock them for that because I went at closing. A bit oily but it's pizza! The server was really nice. Yum!

The pizza was great and Olga was very nice! Our group of 20 ate here on a few occasions while we stayed on the island. The restaurant is very convenient, you can order pizza by the slice which is fresh and delicious!

Remarkably unkind staff, maybe having a bad day. The staff were very passive aggressive upon first arrival, after we had said little more than "hello".

Food was very delicious. I had a small Antonio's pepperoni with 3 cheeses pizza. Service was good. The waiter was taking care of everyone. It's a small place inside. I didn't like sharing a table with other people. That is just me! You have a few seats outside.

Our pizza was definitely frozen pizza. The pizza came out super fast and it wasn't even warm. I'm not sure about the lasagna. The wings were very small pieces for the price. I'm not one to leave bad reviews but definitely wasn't good. And the service was not good either. Never again.

One star for customer service and the other for the atmosphere. The pizza was terrible and the ranch couldn't even save it. I really wanted to like this place!!

We were visiting Catalina and decided to go to Antonio's. We ordered pizza and the spaghetti. It was pretty good and flavorful. The bbq chicken pizza was my favorite. We also ordered the bottle of Chianti wine. Wine was good but we did not like that they give us plastic cups to drink wine out of...eww. Overall, the service was splendid and friendly. The restaurant is small and quaint but fine for a pizzeria.

What a great update to a staple of the town. It has been a few years since I had dinned in. The inside and wall decor has been noticeably brightened up. It has all the charm of the Original yet clean and bright. Plenty of decor to keep your eyes busy while waiting on your pie (came out quick on a Tuesday) Friendly staff Jacob made my nephews birthday dinner memorable. Pizza was solid and wing meat slid right off the bone. Keep it up and I'll be back next time for sure.

Really good. And it tastes unique. I was surprised. Would be cool if it was cheaper but it's also way cheaper than everything else on the island

10/10!! One of the only places open until 10 on a Friday after coming in on one of the last ferry's, and we couldn't have picked a better place for dinner. We ordered at the to-go window and got the Mexican pizza, bbq chicken, and mix of pepperoni with jalapeños and mushrooms- SOOO GOOD. The wait time was not bad at all considering we ordered 6 pizzas. Definitely recommend!!

The food was amazing. The server was being berated by a customer and held herself with class and. poise. I am very happy with the quality of food and fast service!! 5/5 stars!!

Came here last night, got hungry. Ordered a pepperoni pizza, honestly it was a solid pizza. Lady at the counter was nice and helpful, I think she knew I hadn't been here before. She gave recommendations but just went with a classic pepperoni. Pizza was nice and hot, extra crispy and cheesy! I would say it's a good spot to try!

Definitely the best pizza I have had and the staff was AMAZING!!! The place was small but the atmosphere was great!

Antonio's has the best pizza ever! The food, service and atmosphere is great! Totally recommend.

I got hot sausages and spaghetti. It was ok. I would order it again. You get garlic bread and a big salad. The dressing is just Ken's. I thought they would have their own Italian but I got a package of dressing. We also got the wings. They were good. I live here a few months at a time year round so I will order from here again to go.

Not great pizza in a tiny little restaurant. The pizza tasted like it was a frozen pizza heated up, the interior of the restaurant was cool however very small seating area. Food was mid at best and service was okay. Don't plan on returning.

Food was delicious. Olga is a great and wonderful. Definitely would recommend this place!

The pizza was good. I do recommend just buying a whole pizza instead for $23. I got 1 pizza slice for $5.50 each slice and they only offer pepperoni on cheese for the slices. For the whole pizza, you have more options. The line does get long.

All the talk about racist people working here is ridiculous. As a white gay socialist I felt perfectly comfortable sipping my Shirley Temple and nibbling on semi stale saltines.

I ate the pizza slice so fast that I didn't have a chance to take a picture! We stopped here 10 mins before closing and the lady was really nice. We ordered a pepperoni slice of pizza each and each cost $5.50. The pizza was good. It tasted like Costco/Sam's quality. It's a small, crowded pizza parlor, but the to-go window comes in handy. I saw people stop by right at closing time at 10 pm and they still helped them.

The service is awful and the pizza is just as bad. The establishment of the restaurant nailed the whole pizza spot look, but the pizza tasted like a frozen school pizza. Honestly, the school pizza may taste even better than the pizza they serve here. You're better off buying a pizza somewhere else. What's makes matters worse is that the employees are very selective on which paying customers they want to provide good customer service to and it was very blatant with the experience I had with this business. I will not recommend this place to anyone.

Food was very good. Very pleasant ordering and fast service. Perfect to go options. We enjoyed it so much, we wanted more

The wings are NOT jumbo. They are not even regular size, they are tiny!!!! Super false advertising, looked like wings from a bag. The word JUMBO in all caps justified the $17 price wings but when we opened the box and saw our stack of sticks they called wings we were very disappointed.

The staff were very nice and attentive. I ordered their pepperoni pizza and wasn't a big fan of it.