Antonio's Kitchen — Restaurant in New York

Went there today and it was a disaster from start to finish. We were a group of ten who were seated eighteen inches from the band which included drums, keyboard, etc. There was a limited menu for Mother’s Day and all prices were for a salad, appetizer and entree. No dessert or coffee. Price was $49.95. Small portions, cold bread, inexperienced waiter. Price for a small plate of pasta for a year old child $25.00. Another child had to choose from special at 49.95 for a plate of spaghetti with marinara sauce. No kids menu or deviation from special permitted. One person ordered calamari and when it was being delivered to them, the manager took the calamari out of the waiter’s hand and handed it to the band that was setting up. When my party went to tell the manager that he in fact ordered it, he cut him off and said he knew. My party had to wait additional time for the new order. Unbelievable! Food was mediocre and bland. I got food poisoning when I came home. Prices were tripled. Bottle of wine that costs them probably $8.00 cost $50.00. Reservations were for 2 pm. We had no intention of staying for music starting at 4 pm but it is obvious we paid for it. Feel ripped off and sick. Never again. UPDATE: On April 6, 2019, I decided to try this restaurant one more time. Well, I was SO pleasantly surprised. The manager, Ricardo and his staff were lovely, accommodating, friendly, and professional. The food was excellent, service very good and organized. Restaurant atmosphere very comfortable and attractive. Ricardo was hands-on with his staff, helpful and anticipated our needs. I guess the new management made all the difference in the world! Ricardo, thank you so much for helping me enjoy my special day. I will be returning now since I know you will be there. This place very much needed you, your skills...

If you’re planning to host a larger event or party DO NOT do it here. I hosted my son’s Baptism here and the service I received was terrible. Their portions were tiny and there was barely enough food to feed everyone -- even after adding on additional appetizer platters, and being assured time and again that there would be more than enough food. I was also missing an appetizer that I was promised. When I told the chefs about the small amount of appetizers, he told me he was told to serve one platter per table. When I later spoke with the woman that organized the party for us, she told me the chefs make the executive decision on what to serve. The salad, pasta, and entrees were also tiny portions. No one was available to take drink orders until an hour after the party started and there was not enough staff for the number of people I had. I was told guests would be able to order drinks with the servers, then told during the party that they need to go to the bar outside of the room (where another party was being held). I had 65 adult guests so I thought this was ridiculous. Cake, pastries, and coffee were served after the time the party was supposed to end and coffee was cold and served after dessert. Not only was the room not ready until after the party’s start time, but tables were disorganized and not the way we’d discussed. Extremely disappointed and will never be coming back. I came here before for parties (before the Table 21 merger) and service was much better. Instead of enjoying my time, my wife and I had to...

If I could give it 0 stars, I would. This establishment is astonishing to me, you would think a business would want to make money. Right? Well, not this one! I had been calling the restaurant for three days trying to get information on their private room for a dinner. I was told a few times Pauly would call me, that he was the only person who knew about the private rooms and could give me information. Let's get to the gist here, Pauly, never called. I show up at the restaurant, and surprise, he is not there. The cashier showed me the space, which I have to be honest, looks good. She took down my information and said Pauly would call me. Guess what? He didn't, again! I called one last time and ask for the manager, she tells me Pauly will call you today, I promise. He didn't. This is a sad display of absolute carelessness and negligent behavior, the manager, if the 16 year old sounding girl truly is the manager, should've asked me to come in and speak with her, in addition to getting rid of Pauly, of course. Needless to say, we did not book them, and thankfully found a wonderful Argentinian steakhouse with a private room and delicious food that wanted to make money. $2,500 dollars to be exact. Save yourself the aggravation and pass. If this is any indication of what their service would've been like if we had booked them, I am glad they never called me back. There are PLENTY of great restaurants in the area to choose from....