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Antonello Ristorante, Santa Ana, CA

Antonello Ristorante

4.9 (1735)
$50 and over
Italian
3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
At Antonello Ristorante, we transport you to not just another place, but to another time. As you walk into Antonello's Main Dining Room, a typical scene from the streets of Bistango, Italy comes alive.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sal Ferrara
  • Private party facilities
    Antonello offers many options to meet your event needs. Our kitchen staff can accommodate cocktail events, intimate dining parties, business dinner and luncheons. We have several private rooms that can accommodate parties from 2 to 95 guests. Each event is personalized to meet your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Banquet Coordinator: (714) 751-7153
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ana
  • Cross street
    Sunflower Avenue & South Plaza Drive
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet & Self parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,735 people are saying

Antonello Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • North Orange County

    Romantic

  • North Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Antonello Ristorante offers a "memorable Italian dining experience" with "exceptional cuisine" and "impeccable service." The ambience is "delightful," and dishes like homemade pappardelle pasta with Wagyu short ribs and Branzino are house favorites. The playful, yet sophisticated dining atmosphere makes it "a must-try restaurant" for special occasions.
1,735 Reviews
  1. Chu VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely time dining here as a family. It’s rare to find truly authentic Northern Italian cuisine in Southern California, so this was a real gem. So many Italian places in Southern California feel pretty Americanized, so this was a refreshing change. The lobster ravioli with black truffle was unforgettable—rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. For dessert, the cheesecake was the best I’ve ever had, and the tiramisu was perfectly balanced. The cozy, quiet atmosphere made the whole experience even more special. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

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  2. Marissa

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a definite hidden gem! We’ve been waiting to try this place for a few years and we finally did. The food was spectacular. Very elite service great table side service. Pricey, but definitely worth it for that special occasion.

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  3. Nicole VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, welcoming service; delicious food. We had a memorable celebration. Thank you.

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  4. Dana VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just superb! From the hostess Sonia, service and food was the best! We will be returning for sure!

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  5. John VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional cuisine, exquisite wine, and impeccable service. The ambience was delightful, quite possibly the finest Italian dining experience I’ve ever had.

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  6. Robert VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, great service and enjoyed the restaurant.

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  7. Shawn VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time with awesome friends and amazing service the food was Bomb!!!!!!

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  8. Shahryar

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service and food ever,we had a great night. Thank you

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  9. Lee VIP

    Orange County72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There's a compelling reason Antonello has served fine Italian food for decades and has so many regulars. Tops marks for cuisine, service and hospitality. Everything is made from scratch---starting with the complimentary breads and delicious dip. We began with stuffed squash blossoms, lightly crispy in a delicate tomato sauce--perfection. Excellent spinach salad and porcini risotto. The homemade pappardelle pasta with braised Wagyu short ribs is a signature dish and was a favorite of the late Kobe Bryant and is exceptional. Desserts were as tasty as beautiful. We saw chef Sal and owner Antonio greeting guests at the tables. If you're looking for an impressive, memorable experience, Antonello checks all the boxes.

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  10. Shawn

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is exceptional! It’s good every time we go there.

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FAQs

Antonello Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 751-7153.

Antonello Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 1735 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Antonello Ristorante

3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sunflower Avenue & South Plaza Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ana
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet & Self parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sal Ferrara
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Antonello offers many options to meet your event needs. Our kitchen staff can accommodate cocktail events, intimate dining parties, business dinner and luncheons. We have several private rooms that can accommodate parties from 2 to 95 guests. Each event is personalized to meet your needs.
  • Private party contact
    Banquet Coordinator: (714) 751-7153
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