Antonucci Cafe

Antonucci Cafe is a very charming Italian restaurant. It’s small in size, but it feels incredibly cozy, with many paintings decorating the walls and creating a warm, intimate atmosphere. I visited during the daytime, and it was wonderfully quiet and pleasant. The burrata salad was absolutely outstanding. I had never tried that particular combination of ingredients with marinated tomatoes before, and it turned out to be a perfect match for the burrata. The branzino was also beautifully prepared, though the portion was a bit large for one person. I usually eat pasta without onions, and the only way they could offer that option was by preparing it with olive oil. Still, the fettuccine was cooked excellently and came with plenty of mushrooms, so I can definitely recommend it as well. One thing that disappointed me was that not all desserts are available during the day - some can only be ordered in the evening. So if you’re coming specifically for certain desserts you’ve seen in photos, their availability depends on the time of your visit. Other than that, it’s a very sweet, family-style restaurant, and I’d be happy to stop by again for lunch.

Stopped by this place after visiting the MET and it did not disappoint. Right after you get seated, they serve you a complimentary bread basket with this marinara and ricotta bowl. Needless to say, these alone were amazing. We tried their Chicken Milanese, Carbonara, and meatballs and everything was pretty good. The Chicken Milanese was a bit underwhelming but when we paired it with the marinara, that was much better imo. Overall a great experience but it is a bit pricey tho!

A bit small and noisy, but the service and food are great—so if you’re just looking for some delicious food every once in a while, the noise is easy to overlook.

Great service and atmosphere. Food portions are not big - perfect size for 1 person. Gluten free friendly pasta!! Loved it.

Homemade carbonara was delicious. Chicken milanese was satisfying, but the cutlet could have been thinner. Appetizers were minuscule and the olive oil cake was dry.

I solo dined outdoors in early December without a reservation. I was seated quickly and the heaters kept me warm, the staff was attentive and kind, the atmosphere was warm and cozy. I’m from CT and I love a good authentic Italian restaurant. The chicken meatballs are a fantastic meal all on their own, imagine giant Italian wedding soup meatballs with curried rice pilaf. The curry wasn’t over powering and it was delightful. The handmade pasta in the fettuccini was perfectly executed. The flavors were light and full of soul. I had 2 glasses of wine and ended the night with peppermint tea. All together my total was a little over $100. I could’ve easily been full on a $45 bill. I’m currently residing down south where I don’t get the luxury of good Italian cuisine like I did back home so I splurged a little. For a fine dining Italian experience it was well worth it. I will return.

Service and kindness of people working here is top! Food is done to a high level, which might be why their portion sizes can sometimes be very small (quality not quantity). My only criticism is that I’m not sure gelato and sorbet can be served in quarter scoops based on quality. 3 scoops of each of these were less than one scoop in most places. But still a great way to celebrate a birthday and we really like going here!

It’s easily one of my favorite cafes in New York with a delicious wine selection! An amazing menu. I recommend having a reservation.