Antonietta has made an immediate impression in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, welcoming Montrealers with an authentic and refined approach to Italian cuisine. Named in honour of co-owners Anthony Bottazzi and Massimo Zuccheroso’s grandmother, Antonietta pays homage to tradition while embracing a fresh, modern feel.
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Antonietta is described as a warm, authentic Italian spot with a cozy, intimate vibe and a kitchen that showcases handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza. The menu focuses on fresh ingredients and Italian tradition, with standout dishes such as burrata, octopus, and sea urchin carbonara frequently praised. The service is noted as friendly and attentive when running smoothly, though some visits are described as loud, inconsistent, or rushed during busy hours. The open kitchen and a compact, one page menu give the experience a homey feel, and the menu tends to change with the seasons. Because the space is small, reservations are recommended, and while many reviews celebrate the food and atmosphere, a few point to price/value concerns or occasional billing slips. Overall, Antonietta is regarded as a neighborhood gem worth returning to for the flavors, atmosphere, and hospitality, even as a handful of visits fall short on service or value.
There should be 400 more restaurants like this one. In 2024, it is still difficult to adjust expectations about the Quality-Price ratios in restaurants given the inflation & shortage of labour, but one thing is clear: they know how to meet the expectations of italian food lovers. I would go back there every week if I could.
My only constructive comment: I expected a more reliable & researched ITALIAN wine list. Don't get me wrong, all the wines we tasted were great, & the waiter knew his stuff. It is just that there were no valpolicella from Tomasso Bussola. Quintarelli & others on the list. The balance was heavily on many French regions, for a Trattoria ... that's a bummer. That being said, kudos for an extensive list of rosati & orange wines.
We will definitely be back as much as we can!
Jan 27, 2024
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C'est la 2 ieme fois que ns y allons & que nous attendons pour nos plat, ce n'était pas comme cela avant, ns avons remarqié qu un vroupe arrivé apres ns on termine & partit alors quon attendait encore notre plat principal.
Première fréquentation; agréable. Service sympa, attentionné. Petit dessert offert pour souligner anniversaire apprécié. Très belle présentation des plats. Pas convaincu de l'huile de truffe avec les betteraves en entrée - ça masque leur goût délicat. Autrement, délicieux. Cavatellis avec belles crevettes mais sauce nettement trop salée. Salade avec (peu de) pieuvre grillée mais goûteuse & rafraichissante. Assez cher cependant tout ça... On essaie les pizzas la prochaine fois - mais quand il fera moins froid car la porte laisse passer l'air de l'extérieur & c'est désagréable.
