Antonello Ristorante
South Coast Plaza Village
3800 South Plaza Drive (Plaza St.)
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Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-751-7153 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Valet parking & parking lot
- Ties suggested
Wine
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Antonello remains a haven for Orange County business, political and social leaders. The décor is elegant, highly detailed and even romantic, reminiscent of the owner's hometown in Italy's Piedmont region. The kitchen produces a few rich Northern Italian dishes that hark back to a more indulgent era of fine dining, such as free-range veal chop with porcini and truffles, richly-sauced pastas and a variety of hearty antipasti. However, chef Franco Barone has introduced dishes from various other Italian regions, especially from his homeland of Sicily. California and Italian selections dominate the extensive wine list. Desserts are presented well, but aren't over-the-top delicious, so perhaps finish with a glass of Italian grappa instead.
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Antonello remains a haven for Orange County business, political and social leaders. The décor is elegant, highly detailed and even romantic, reminiscent of the owner's hometown in Italy's Piedmont region. The kitchen produces a few rich Northern Italian dishes that hark back to a more indulgent era of fine dining, such as free-range veal chop with porcini and truffles, richly-sauced pastas and a variety of hearty antipasti. However, chef Franco Barone has introduced dishes from various other Italian regions, especially from his homeland of Sicily. California and Italian selections dominate the extensive wine list. Desserts are presented well, but aren't over-the-top delicious, so perhaps finish with a glass of Italian grappa instead.


