Antonia's, a landmark Italian restaurant in Key West, has delighted locals and visitors for over 30 years with its classic Italian cuisine. The restaurant serves handmade pasta crafted in-house daily, meticulously prepared sauces, fresh-caught local seafood, premium cuts of meat, and indulgent desserts. In addition to an award-winning wine list featuring both old and new world selections, Antonia's offers a thoughtfully curated full bar. The menu showcases inventive dishes while honoring the traditional favorites that have earned the restaurant its loyal following. Patrons can find veal osso buco and spiny lobster pot pie on the menu. Other notable dishes include a 16 oz prime NY strip with brandy peppercorn sauce, a 24 oz lamb osso buco, and branzino piccata. Antonia’s is praised as a "culinary triple threat" and a standard-bearer for Key West's vibrant dining scene.
Antonia's has received rave reviews from prominent publications. Travel and Leisure Magazine has called the food "exquisite" while Frommer's Travel Guide praises the restaurant for its consistent quality and authentic Italian taste. Antonia's is known for its dedication to showcasing high-quality ingredients. Citysearch.com notes that “the kitchen understands that great food isn't about multiple sauces, architectural presentations and thoughtless 'creativity.' It's about showcasing the natural goodness of superior ingredients". Reviewers also highlight the restaurant's charming ambiance, a blend of “laid-back Keys ambience and sophisticated big-city cuisine”. Antonia’s is, without a doubt, a beloved local legend.
