Antonio's Piccolo Ristorante — Restaurant in Livonia

What can I say about Antonio's Piccolo but I tried this place on Valentines day took the wife and kids there it was our first time, we walked in the atmosphere was beautiful great Italian design server was friendly and nice, but I wish I could say the same about the food, now our server brought us homemade house bread which was hot fresh and delicious I ordered a bowl of minestrone soup which again was homemade and delicious but unfortunately it ended there I also ordered Calamari and meatballs as appetizers for the table, now my rule in any Italian restaurant is if the meatballs taste great most likely 9 out of 10 times the food will be delicious as well, I tried the Calamari first just by looking at it I knew it was going to disappoint the breading was falling off and it was to rubbery and the taste was just absolutely bland then I tried the meatballs it had way to much sause on them and I love sause on everything now you can just imagine how much sause they pilled on there fist I dipped my bread in the sause to test it, that sause was not good edible at best way way to tangy plus it had a burnt flavor to it I mean no balance of sweet and tangy did they over salt and burn that particular batch, I don't know then I tried the meatball just bad bland not seasoned properly combined with a over salty burnt flavor sause I new I was in for a rough night because I ordered the Veal Parm my wife ordered the Veal Marsala and the kids ordered chicken parms my Veal was tough and so was my wife's I was hoping that they would use a different sause for the parms but no, that same salty burnt flavor sause was served my wife's Veal Marsala was not bad besides her Veal being very tough the sause was good but overall I will never go back not a chance.

Mr.P Ranking [2.4/10] and that's being generous because the atmosphere and the...

Antonio's is my go to spot for Lasagna.

We stopped by Sunday late afternoon. 8 of us. Enjoyed lasagna. Seafood manicotti, pizza and other items.

Service Sunday was superb. Our waiter was very attentive and made us laugh on several occasions.

Onto the food. It is consistent and as expected when we eat at this Antonio's. Always tasty. Temperature hot and fresh.

What was an eye shock was the pricing. For three of us my bill before tip was $ 115. 👀😳😳😳.

This includes a 3% " fee " for some reason or another.

Looking closely at the bill. And knowing when looking at the menu. Things here dramatically went up. Lasagna my staple here went from $17.50 to $ 23.50. A pop beverage was $ 4.50 and a side of ranch dressing was $ 2.50. This all gives context to the experience.

I can say that between beverages and ranch for three people I added $ 16 to my bill. 😳.

Desert items were tasty. I don't feel the cheese cake for it's size and what not was worth the $ 7.95. it was a tad over cooked. Not creamy / fluffy as cheesecake should be.

Overall. Atmosphere is what your group makes of it. We had a very good time. Service is what your waiter makes of it. And he was superb. Unfortunately. And this is tricky. The value of what we received here is a HUGE miss. All in all my cost for three of us was $ 136.00 total. And we had one lasagna, two seafood manicotti's. Three pops and two deserts. Casual dining overall at super fine dining pricing.

Our family eats together monthly. We rotate restaurants. We will look to expand our rotation to a tad more affordable and different options in the months to come. Nothing against the food. It's just an expense that has exceeding our...

Antonio's Piccolo Ristorante, Livonia, Michigan

A perfect Italian dining experience

Upon a recent visit to Antonio's, my wife and I were treated to an unforgettable Italian culinary experience, and I cannot recommend this gem enough.

Here's how our delectable meal unfolded:

Exceptional Service

The restaurant accommodated my off-menu request for Chicken Piccata, providing extra lemon butter sauce and capers for a small surcharge. This gesture showcased their commitment to customer satisfaction.

Delicious Entrées

Besides my delectable Chicken Piccata, my wife thoroughly enjoyed her Tortellini Alla Panna ordering a split of Meat and Cheese-filled Tortellini. The flavors were rich and authentic, transporting us straight to Italy.

Scrumptious Sides and Drinks

Traditional house salads, paired with their house-made ranch dressing, were simply divine. Some of the best ranch dressing around!

The complementary basket of their renowned bread with Olive oil and aged balsamic elevated the experience.

My glass of House Chianti was top-shelf and supremely satisfying.

To-Die-For Desserts

We ended our meal with indulgence – I savored the Profiterole while my wife delighted in the classic tiramisu. Both desserts were mouthwatering and the perfect finale to our dining adventure.

Antonio's Piccolo Ristorante is the essence of memorable Italian dining in Livonia. The meticulous attention to detail, exceptional service, and delectable dishes contribute to a top-notch experience that anyone will cherish. I eagerly anticipate our next visit and highly recommend it to others seeking authentic...