ANTONIO'S Maitland

My husband and I came for the first time to celebrate my birthday and it was an amazing experience. We ate upstairs and from the moment we arrived we greeted by a friendly host and the service from our waitress throughout the night was impeccable. Food was amazing, I’d give more stars if I could. It felt like an authentic Italian experience and you can tell the secret ingredient is love! We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this lovely place if you’re looking for some yummy Italian food in an elegant setting :)

Not sure if Tuesday night they don’t have their usual chef but some of the dishes were off. I took my family of 6 people out to dinner. We had 2 chicken Parmagian, lamb shank, eggplant involtino, penne with sausage, Alfredo chicken, lobster ravioli, fried calamari, buratta, chocolate cake, Valentino al lamponi some wine and coffee. So the chicken from the chicken parm tasted like it was precooked and reheated. It was not crispy and the The texture was chewy, which usually means it was reheated in a microwave. The Alfredo chicken was similarly not enjoyed since it also had a strange texture and must have also not been freshly cooked. The rest of the food tasted delicious from the appetizers to the other entrées and the desserts. The waitress did ask us if everything tasted good and I told her about the chicken Parm’s that were not enjoyed, and she offered some something else but after eating half of the plate of chicken Parm, my husband and my son were not interested in another dish.

Fantastic meal for our 23rd Anniversary celebration. The fried Calamari was so fresh, it required no salt or lemon. My wife had the Veal Marsala and I had the Lobster Ravioli and both meals were Superb. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, it was as if we were family and or we were regulars. We will return next time we are in Orlando (usually) three times a year. Thank you to the staff for taking the time to treat us so well.

Came here for a business lunch and the experience was a mix of good and bad. I ordered the chicken parm with spaghetti from the lunch menu — flavor was solid and it was cooked well, just note the portions are on the smaller side. The restaurant was quiet and not busy, which made it a good spot for conversation, and the staff was polite and welcoming. However, the service felt rushed. Even though the place was nearly empty, our server kept coming by every few minutes asking if we were done or needed a to-go box — this started barely 30 minutes into the meal. It made the lunch feel rushed and a bit uncomfortable, especially since business lunches normally take closer to an hour. Overall, good food, nice workers, clean and calm environment, but the pacing of service needs improvement. Would consider coming back, but hope they ease up on pushing guests out the door.

I rarely leave bad reviews, but this experience was beyond disappointing. We went to this restaurant to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and what should’ve been a special night turned into a complete letdown. I will start by saying this was a slow Tuesday evening with maybe 1/3 of the restaurant occupied. We waited over an hour for our food—no exaggeration. By the time it was finally ready, we had to ask for everything to be boxed up just so we wouldn’t miss our next event. The server and floor manager did apologize, but that was it. The floor manger stated that there were other tables that's been waiting before us too. So they were over a hour as well. No effort to make things right, no discount, nothing. I spent $150 on food we had to eat hours later and mostly in the car. When I finally opened my salad, I realized I had been charged $8 to “add chicken” and got maybe a few tiny strips—barely a quarter of a chicken breast. For that price, it felt insulting. If this is considered great service and quality, then standards have really dropped. For what we paid and what we went through, Olive Garden would’ve been a far better experience—faster service, better portions, and actual hospitality. This was supposed to be a special night for my wife, and instead, it turned into a frustrating, overpriced disappointment.

We had a nice birthday celebration for my son. We were greeted with a friendly smile as we were lead to our table. The waitress was attentive and the food was fresh, hot and so delicious. We truly enjoyed the atmosphere, the great service and the best Italian food.

We had a family party of 14 downstairs in the Market for dinner. It was fabulous! Tim, the manager bent over backwards to accommodate us! We sat all together in a corner & spent the evening laughing, eating delicious food & wine and enjoying our time together. The service was wonderful! Thank you so much for going above and beyond! We will be back and continue to recommend one of our favorite eateries!

I was in to pickup a catering order for a friend's event. As soon as I walked in the manager introduced himself and was very helpful. The food was being packaged to ensure freshness which I appreciated. Nothing worse than could food and they delivered with piping hot items in secured containers. The manager himself along with staff helped me load and organize everything in my car, even making sure that I had my keys on me before closing the car doors. I was able to try the for and evening was delicious: braised short ribs, chicken marsala, polenta, mashed potatoes, veggies, and bread loaves. I also purchased short rib ravioli and squash ravioli, lemon sauce, and wedding cookies from their little market for my family to enjoy that were all very good. Overall an excellent experience and would highly recommend.

Normally eat upstairs however had lunch in the downstairs cafe. Service is awesome. Our waiter recommended the chicken and artichoke dish which was flavorful and filling. My partner had the rosemary chicken - I didn't try it but it looked good.

Service was friendly, a bit slow but it was noon at lunch time. We were in no hurry. We split the chicken Parmesan sandwich with pasta salad. Both were delicious.

We ate in the first floor casual restaurant. We looked over the menu and decided to get the peach ice tea. A few minutes later, the waiter brought us 2 plastic bottles of iced tea and glasses with ice. The bottles looked similar to ones you'd find at Walmart or 7-11, and definitely not something I'd expect at a sit-down restaurant. I ordered the stromboli and my wife got the pizza. The waiter never brought us any bread, even though we got it on previous visits and other people had some. Is it because we ordered 2 bread dishes? But then why didn't the waiter at least offer to bring us some and let us decide if we didn't want to eat so much bread? Then about 10 minutes later, a waitress came by with food and said, here's our pizza and pork dish. I didn't order a pork dish. A lady sitting next to me said that's what she ordered. Then the waitress took the food into the back and brought the pork dish to the other table. Then the waiter came out with the pizza, *but not my food*. He said he had placed the wrong order and my stromboli will be another 10 minutes! He didn't say what order he placed instead of mine. So I got to watch my wife eat almost all of her meal while I waited for mine. Then a manager came out and said my stromboli will be ready in a minute or two and they're putting the finishing touches on it. He brought it out soon after, apologized for the delay, and said they wouldn't charge us for the stromboli. When it finally arrived, it tasted good, but I was in a sour mood by then. Then my wife finished her meal and got to watch me eat mine.

Service was great. I love looking at all the Italian products on the shelves. The pizza was delicious.

I have been coming to Antonio's market and cafe for many many years. One of my favorite spots when I'm in Maitland. The ambience and service has always been five star. Their pizza and salads are delicious. Never disappointing. I had the privilege to meet both Tim and Mike. They were definitely the icing of the cake. I'm sorry I didn't get the name of my waiter but he was outstanding. Friendly and attentive not only to our table but to all the tables in his area. I can't wait to come back.

Good food & liquor/ wine selection. I love the cafe because you can sit and enjoy or order to go at the counter and still receive the same quality.

Highly recommend!! Antonio's downstairs is always a special treat. Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is always exceptional and attentive to our needs. Wynonna provided excellent service and recommendations. Can't wait to go back!

My wife and I were steered to Antonio's cafe via Zagat reviews over 21 years ago. It remains our first choice for Italian food, pizza and a relaxed atmosphere. The food is excellent and the staff extraordinary. Also an awesome wine selection from which you can buy a bottle and for a negligible cork fee, enjoy it with dinner. Highly recommend !

Great spot for a small group to stop in for food and wine. Always like the grab and go items for the next day :-)

Primo I've never had a bad meal at Antonio's could literally live off the menu. I'm having Lasagna today.

Excellent location and experience. Feels like a dining experience in New York City. In regards to the downstairs cafe, the service is top-notch and amongst the best it could ever be. Menu options are satisfactory. Food quality is A+. Prices are fantastic! Ambience is great for dating, dining after work, or dining before a movie. Highly recommend. More casual downstairs than upstairs. Fun and energetic atmosphere. Wish there were more restaurants like this in society.

Antonio's Market is the place to go if you are looking for a large selection of wine , cheese, baked goods, deli items and ready made meals. It's the perfect place to shop for a picnic lunch on the beach. There is causal dining available with random tables throughout the store and several tables outside. The wood fired pizza is amazing but if you want more out of your meal they also serve traditional Italian dishes. You can even buy a bottle of wine in the store and they will cork it at your table.

Great experience! Amazing service. Ask for Kevin....he's excellent! Bread for the table was perfect and we had to buy some of the dipping oil....so good. Pasta dish was very tasty. Calzone and Stromboli are huge. Chicken Parm sandwich was top 10. All fresh ingredients. Desserts? Limoncello cake was gone 60 seconds after it hit the table and I didn't share. Tiramisu was spot on real. Lots to buy from wine and liquor to desserts and to go meals, spices to oils. Will be back!

I just have to say I am Impressed! My husband and I thought we would give the downstairs cafe a try and the experience was wonderful. The wait staff was attentive and very knowledgeable of their menu selections. we initially ordered the antipasto and were then convinced to give Levoni a try as it is an upgrade. We tried it and we're not disappointed. Then I am very picky about my Cabernets. I described to Will (our server) exactly what taste I expected and he picked out Austin Hope for us. Well that was a winner too - perfect choice. Needless to say we will return on a more frequent basis and ask for Will again.

Having a schizophrenic experience while under the roof of the same establishment warrants some parsing. We visited Antonio's a couple weeks ago during Magical Dining. We were super excited since it was our first time there. Honestly, the service and dinners, upstairs, were fabulous. I told my husband that my meal was absolutely in the TOP 5 BEST RESTAURANT DINNERS I've had since moving to Orlando 12 years ago. So why the 1 star? This ranking has nothing to do with the upstairs restaurant, it's all about the market and the subsequent follow up, or should I say, NO FOLLOW UP from the management following our complaint. Following our amazing dinner, we were beckoned to check out the market and that restaurant space, which is absolutely charming. Caught up in the moment and basking in the afterglow of an amazing dinner, we decided to make some purchases. We bought a package of sliced meat, brie and assorted cookies. Little did we know, everything was expired. We didn't realize this until I opened the meat, took a bite, and spit it out...this was several days later. Had I looked closer, I might have seen the slight discoloration occurring, but hey, we just ate an amazing meal, so who's thinking about this? After I spit out my nibble, my husband checked the expiration date and saw it had long expired. He then checked the brie, and that, too, had expired. Fortunately, it hadn't yet spoiled, so we quickly consumed it. The assorted cookies were simply stale. Too long sitting on the counter. You know how some baked goods start to taste "mealy" and kinda rancid? That's the taste. We immediately reached out to Antonio's and shared our experience, and to our amazement, NOT 1 PERSON has contacted us. We are in Lake Nona and they are in Maitland...not easy to quickly stop in to talk to management in person. To reiterate, this pertains to the market/deli only! Not the restaurant upstairs. This complaint warrants some follow up by management.

I have eaten here many times and I am lazy and forget to leave a review. Since today is 407 day (dine/support local restaurants) seemed like a good time to rectify this. Food, service, and vibe is so great at Antonios downstairs. I've been eating at the market pretty regularly since the pandemic started. The food is consistently amazing. And additional seating has been added in the parking lot. (seems weird but it works great!) I love Italian food and everything I've had is top notch. Eggplant parm is easily in my top 3 for Florida. Even when the service is off due to a large party, like it was tonight, the staff pitches in to check on us and provide lively conversation. It feels like visiting family at Antonios. They are truly remarkable. And don't forget to pick up a few take home items in the shop!

seriously... on a $25 salmom in a salad you charged 25% extra to season with garlic and capers???? not regulars anymore

I came here for dinner as a party of 3 and for the most part was pretty happy about the food and service. Its obviously Italian food, but more Americanized than pure Italian, from what I recall eating during my travels to the Italian regions of Veneto, Firenze and Milano. Pulling into the restaurant, was glad to see lots of parking available and then entering thru the door, luckily found a spare table (the place was packed) and our sweet waitress started us off with some lovely warm bread with oil, and we also asked for some balsamic, which was swiftly bought to our table. I liked the ingredients which made up Pesto Roasted Chicken Pizza (Pesto sauce, roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, roasted chicken, ricotta and mozzarella cheese) and instead of Chicken got Artichoke as a substitute. The 14" pie was $16 and was massive enough that I had leftovers for lunch the next day. The other choice for our table was the Quattro (Mushrooms, artichokes, basil, pepperonata, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese) and we again got the 14" pie for $15.50. I really liked the dough in the pizza and the ricotta for my pizza was an especial highlight. But overall the pesto was really quite oily and I was a bit startled to find the pesto oil running down my fingers on my first bite. It got better when I combined the pesto with the Quattro, as it made for a less oily and more edible mashup. The Quattro - was... interesting. I had discovered during my Italian travels that the traditional Quattro pizza, which is also know as the four seasons pizza, has a very strong visual look. This pizza is split into 4 quarters, with each section having a specific ingredient to represent one season of the year. So that's what I was expecting, and instead what we got served on the table was a pizza with all of the toppings in all of the quadrants. It wasn't bad at all, just different from my expectation. For dessert, this being an Italian joint, we decided to end our meal with the Tiramisu, split 3 ways. So it didnt look or taste very traditional - we felt it had more creama than the ladyfingers layers, of which there was only one. It was too rich and dense this way. Not sure if would get this again. Overall, I enjoyed the service and there were bright spots in the food. Its located close to my work and so I can definitely see myself coming back with my co-workers, if we were in the mood for some Americanized - Italian. Yelp 126/2018

My wife and I have been going here for years, often bringing friends and family. We understood the cost increase in meals, but we do not approve of poor quality. Last month (September) we found the staff to be rude and as one example the chicken parmigiana was burnt, picture attached. We loved going there and will continue to watch future posts with hopes things will improve. For now, we will not return...

Antonio's makes and cafe down stairs Maitland has been are Sunday night pizza and Caesar salad with market place price for a bottle of wine as long as it has been opened over 30 years. The food is always been excellent overall these years and the pizza is superb. The wait staff over the years has been excellent and the wine selection is always excellent as well. There are certain weights that has that we connected up with like Will and Mace and Carie and were always treated like royalty there. I cannot think of a better place in this area to enjoy as Sunday meal Joe and Sue Warren

We love coming to Antonio's on Sunday nights and we always ask for Will who's the best server!! We enjoy a bottle of wine, pizza and the best eggplant parmigiana. Will is always so attentive and knows our order. He's awesome!

Why is there not a 6 star option? Because Antonio's deserves no less than that!! As a born and raised orlando resident I'm a little sad it took me so long to find this place but in the time that I have I've made solid use of my visits. Every trip in you're welcomed by the awesome staff and typically sat quite quickly. The food is so SO good! I've deviated on orders over time however I go back to the penne with vodka and salmon almost every time... I can't give it up. The added bonus here is browsing to pick out a bottle of wine and immediately opening at the table. Zero doubt I'll continue my gluttonous trips here over time and I'll bring everyone I know eventually!!

Hidden gem and institution. The burrata salad is amazing! I love the laid back atmosphere. You can grab a bottle of wine and they charge a 5 dollar uncorking fee. Very reasonable but delicious food. I highly recommend a walk around Lake a lily and then pop over her for a glass of wine and some excellent food!

Came in because we were in the area and read all the great reviews and the place did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the people were wonderful! Highly recommend !!

Great food and service! Been coming here for years. Their rosemary chicken is delicious. Great crusty bread - real butter on request. They serve the BEST coffee in Orlando - Lavazza! The restaurant is also a market with loads of specialty items to shop. They sell a Sloppy Joe sauce that is really good! They also have a fancier venue upstairs but we tend to stick with the down stairs.

Going Downhill Fast . The female nabager is unfriendly and spiteful. They have made changes that are not in their best interest. The cookies used to be envious, now they are not, the chocolate cake for years was perfect, now it is not !! The pizza is still great .

Scrumptious desserts. A must have. Don't sleep on this place. We love hanging out and getting caught up after a very busy year.

Would like to write of my experience today Sunday Nov. 20th for lunch around 1pm let me start with the good part yes the food was good which would have me return but to the upstairs dining area as the service was not the greatest from the start once we sat down the waiter was always rushing and no patience at all with questions we had & we had gone in the past to the Antonio's on sandlake before they closed down so took the chance to drive a bit from east orlando to get there. I asked to switch out the pasta on my dish instead of fettuccine I wanted spaghetti that came incorrectly but I didn't say anything we wanted a bottle of wine so the waiter said we can choose any bottle from their wine shop and so I did never mentioned there was a cork fee of 5.00 for buying their own wine from their store never saw this before usually cork fees are only charged if you bring your own bottle from the outside. It was not the dining experience I thought we would have from good reviews I read and menu for the downstairs is very limited so I will try it again but upstairs to see if we will continue to go back. Thanks!

Such an EXCELLENT experience thanks to our server WILLIAM and the new Chef. WOW- what a surprise. We wrote this place off after walking away over 8 times disappointed, BUT decided one more try - and thank goodness because it was SPOT ON. William gave us excellent service and the new chef's food is SOOO good. THANK YOU Antonio's Market and Cafe for stepping it up.

After a day of errands in the area (We live in Port Orange and come to the "big city" to shop) we decided to have a bite of lunch before heading home. Not knowing this area too well we looked at Yelp and found Antonios! Wonderful reviews, and since we were very close, we decided to stop. Due to Covid they had outdoor seating in the parking lot but also safe distance dining inside the café. James, our server, was very friendly and attentive, and we sat amongst bottles of wine and other items for sale. Fun atmosphere, nice menu, great service, what more could one ask? The food was outstanding, and we just ordered a simple lunch of a (shared) Caesar salad and pizza. James told us our choice was a newer menu item, fig and Gorgonzola, mozzarellas with arugula and balsamic glaze. It was perfectly prepared, piping hot and out of this world. Hope it stays on the menu for a while for others to sample. Nice crystal (C &S) glasses made our wine taste even better. We bought a bottle of the dipping oil (served with bread) to take home (it was that good) Turned out to be the highlight of our day, and we will definitely return, soon I hope! IPS: I did have to smile at one of the negative reviews, who enjoyed the food but when she found out that the proprietor had donated to the Trump campaign in May, declared she would never give another cent to this restaurant! That's not very tolerant is it?

Very disappointed by my experience at Antonio's market. I stopped in to have a quick lunch. I've never been before. Nobody was at the front counter at first, but I'm fairly patient so I browsed the counter for a menu and couldn't find one. Eventually a woman came to the front counter, and we asked for a menu. She briskly nearly tossed the menu at us and asked if it was for here or to go. We said we just wanted to order sandwiches, but asked if we could order to go but we may sit for a quick minute. She then quickly said "then you'll have a server come outside for you" in what seemed like a dismissive tone. We replied "oh, no problem, thanks!" and then seated ourselves outside. We then waited for at least 15 minutes and nobody ever came to serve us. I didn't even bother going inside to ask if a server was coming since the lady already seemed annoyed by us to begin with. Not sure if she was having a bad day, but the whole exchange was so unpleasant and made me not want to ever go back.

Impeccable service and food just as amazing! Met a nice man, Mr. Joe, who bought my bf and I a bottle of wine...so sweet which made our 1st visit an A+. For reference, we did a pepperoni pizza, Chicken Parmesan, and grilled breast.

Excellent dining experience! The salmon was exquisite and the vegetables cooked to perfection. The ambiance is warm and inviting and the service is equal to the quality of the food! My first visit but I'll definitely go again!

I would put zero stars but I can't find that feature. The host was the most awful condescending person I have ever had the displeasure of speaking to. Too bad. We spend plenty of $ and have at least 10 whenever we go out and have lost of family and friends in Orlando. I do not recommend this place.

Always great - food is fresh and staff is welcoming. Parking is sometimes a challenge, but plan to get there early if you want to park on downstairs side.

The downstairs restaurant is small because the area contains a deli, with baked goods, wine, and a variety of specialty items for sale. The menu upstairs is larger but the downstairs menu is adequate.WE ordered eggplant parmesan, fish of the day, and pear/sausage sandwiches. The service was good and fast. We were there about 2:00 and the upstairs had closed at 2:00 so we ate downstairs. Of course we had to purchase slices of cake to take home.

This has been our favorite neighborhood haunt since Greg first opened. Where else can you get such great dishes like chicken with artichokes and pork marsala? Their prices are very reasonable and the assortment of wines is fabulous.

I have been coming to the downstairs cafe for decades. Unfortunately, lately it has had numerous issues and quality control problems. On my last two visits, I was delivered the wrong entree. When I questioned it, they quickly replaced it with a cold (inside) correct order. Service was extremely slow. We sat for 20 minutes before finally flagging down someone to give us a menu.

Antonio's is a delightful restaurant. During this time of the Coronavirus the take service was exceptional!

Service was, as is usual here, very good with bread and wine service excellent. Lunch (salmon) today (2 of us) was cold in one case and lukewarm in the other. Management now seems to believe that a restaurant seeking to look and feel like an Italian family trattoria should play medium-loud 1960-70 rock music --- perhaps shooting for the feel of a bar with food service rather than the formerly very excellent dining experience it was?? I guess liquor/wine profit margins are better than food. Too bad... one of our favorite weekly experiences.

Food, atmosphere, wine, and service are all excellent. Very friendly staff and they know their wines. Dine there several times a week while in town.

I don't understand this place. It's a small mish-mash of groceries...half Italian imports/deli and half are items that can be found in catalogues and other grocery stores. There are a LOT of wines but we didn't peruse that area. The cafe part, which consists of tables tucked in among the grocery shelves, seems awkward. We were two for lunch and our server was personable and efficient. The food was average. My pasta was very oversauced but the protein addition was quite generous. The Caesar salad was fresh and the carpaccio was good. Neither my table mate, nor I, thought we'd return and I believe it was mostly about the ambience.

An amazing trattoria in Maitland. Greg, the owner, makes you feel like family. Rich makes you feel like he is your older sibling, there to take care of you. David...whatever wine he recommends just get it. The staff is great, the pizzas are amazing, and the specials are always special. This gem has survived in Maitland for years for a reason. Become friend with David and Rich, but only if you like great food, wine and spirits.

This place use to be good about 15 years ago. Now, it is horrible. Service is consistently bad, food is not as good as it use to be. I told one of the owners three times ago how bad everything was and he didn't see to care. I was told" give us another chance", well it's been three times later and everything is still the same!

Love this place, very consistant food and great wine selection. Eggplant Parm, Seafood, Sandwiches and the Pasta dishes are the best. Wine cost is reasonable with nominal "pop the cork" fee. Irish Dave is a wonderful wine steward, maitre d and generally nice guy. Not sure why there is a negative Yelp review here, perhaps the other Antonio's Yelp review where the Upstairs restaurant and downstairs market/restaurants are linked together may be a better indication of the quality here.

Love this place! The fig pizza is one of the best pizzas I've had in my life and all of their pizzas across the board are the best in the Orlando area. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. The prices are good too. Oh, and the desserts are great, especially the lemon cake.