Antonio & Vittoria Italian Tavern — Restaurant in Satellite Beach

I simply don't understand all the positive reviews of the food. The owners were nice enough, but the food and service time left a lot to be desired.

We called for a 5:30 reservation, and arrived on time. Antonio seated us, explained the menu and took our drink and appetizer order. We were served drinks and bread with olive oil shortly thereafter. And then the waiting began. Please understand, we were not in a rush and were happy to wait on well crafted cuisine.

The burrata al pesto was ok. The cheese was thicker and tougher than burrata should be, but the tray was nice, with olives, roast red peppers and a little salad.

We eventually ordered three different entrees and an appetizer: the pesto filled burrata to start, then each of us (3) tried something different. We ordered the risotto al 4 formaggi, pollonord, and gnocchi napoletani. The entrees come with soup or salad, and we tried the soups. The bean soup was over cooked beans and generally flavorless. The split pea and sausage soup was a little better. And then we waited some more. By 7 pm we were still not served the entrees. Food started coming out of the kitchen between 7 and 7:15 for each of the four seated parties. The restaurant was less than 50% full, for what that's worth.

The entrees were a disaster. Pollonord was two small overcooked chicken breasts smothered in a ridiculously over-salted cream sauce with asparagus. On the side was a slice of polenta pie and 'Italian baked potatoes'. I lived in Italy, traveled all over the country, and never had potatoes like this. Or any of the food, for that matter. The potatoes were more like shake n bake overcooked sadness. And salty. This is a thread running through the kitchen, it seems. Polenta pie was unobtrusive, if nothing else.

Gnocchi wasn't gnocchi. Gnocchi should be a sublime experience, each gnocchi almost melting in your mouth. These were ravioli sized chewy pasta lumps. There was a red sauce, but I was so disappointed in the gnocchi that it doesn't matter whether the sauce was any good or not. At least it was salty. I'll give them a star for consistency.

Risotto is another opportunity for sublime dining. This was risotto came with giant gnocchi-sized lumps of coagulated cheese on a bed of overcooked (burnt) Parmesan and spinach. It, too, was as salty as the Dead Sea with hints of charred cheese on the palette.

We got the check and departed around 7:30. I've had lengthy meals before, that's fine. If the kitchen doesn't get food out till a certain time, maybe they should manage expectations or have scheduled seating times. Regardless of the timing, the food was wildly disappointing.

I didn't immediately write this review. I waited until I reheated leftovers and really considered what was served. The only reason we took leftovers was to validate the previous evening's impressions and nothing improved overnight. The only reason they get the second star is ... I don't know. Maybe it should be one.

(Addendum, reply to the owner) Above post remains unedited. Sir, I want to be clear, I did not offer an ad hominem attack on you or your wife. Doing so to your client is unprofessional. To address some of what you commented on - Time: As I noted, we were fine with slow dining. That would be true if the kitchen were staffed and working the whole time. Your wife, the cook?, didn’t arrive until almost 6:30. That’s not slow cooking. That’s indifference and disrespect towards your customers. Commentary: None of us wanted to badmouth the food at the table, as we were trying to enjoy ourselves and the experience. I’m happy to tell you, or any alleged chef, what I observe and experience. Do not accuse me of keyboard cowardice. Quality: Re-read the review. The gnocchi more resembled a lump of pasta the size of a ravioli. Gnocchi, when done correctly, doesn’t require much chewing. The risotto may have been made with carefully measured portions, but you allowed the cheese to coagulate into large cheese lumps amid the risotto. The Parmesan bowl was burned. The chicken was overcooked, salty slurry....

Antonio & Vittoria Is A Hidden Gem You'll Want to Visit Again and Again!!

We called Antonio & Vittoria around 7:05 pm on Saturday night. We were told it was a unique evening, as the family was preparing to move from their home 40 minutes away to their new home in the neighborhood. They planned to close the kitchen by 8 pm. We didn't hesitate, as we gathered our things and made a beeline straight there. And I'm so glad we did.

From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by Antonio himself, who introduced us to his wife Vittoria and their daughter. You can immediately feel the family atmosphere. This is not just a restaurant, it's a deeply personal experience. Knowing how hectic moving day can be, we asked Antonio if it would be better for us to come back another day when things are less chaotic. He insisted that we stay, and I am glad we did!

The space is small, and the tables are set close together, which I find to be very cool. It creates a warm, intimate vibe that only enhances the experience of their unbelievably good food.

The menu changes every 10 days or so, offering a rotating selection that keeps things exciting. I'm not sure if staple dishes stay or if it's a full rotation, but that just gives me the perfect excuse to go back and find out.

My wife had their lasagna and I went for the pappardelle reali. Both dishes were delicious. In fact, my mouth is literally watering as I type this. You can taste the passion and authenticity in every bite.

They also own an Italian bakery and gelato shop on the mainland, and Antonio was kind enough to share their business card. We will be visiting Antonio & Vittoria very soon.

The restaurant is situated right on the border of Satellite Beach and South Patrick Shores, directly across from the beach on A1A. Plenty of parking is available, which makes it even more convenient.

This was one of the best meals we've had since moving to the area two months ago. Antonio & Vittoria is a true gem on the Space Coast. Highly recommended.

Thank you for accommodating us, especially on such an important evening for...

This family owned restaurant is just darling. We were greeted at the door by the chef who happened to be out on the floor, he seated us. He was sweet and humble. Victoria greeted us and shared that they change their menus every 3 weeks so it literally keeps you coming back to try more. She was also so delightful. We started off with o’banbiniello it was nothing I have ever tasted before. The types of ingredients paired with the meat of the meal were unexpected but tasteful! We asked what white wines would go with our meal and the cook picked a nice white wine for us, 2016 Marche. Your meal comes with a soup or salad. We ordered a salad that was dressed just right but nothing out of the ordinary of a typical house salad. We ordered mahi mahi al pistachio and the cerbia and capesante piccata. OMG both meals were the perfect amount. We were busting out of our pants while eating these. The piccata was tangy and had spice. The white wine lemon sauce was everything! Very tasty. The mahi mahi was perfectly cooked and full of flavor! We wanted dessert because my boyfriend never passes it up even though there was no way of fitting it. The waitress said she will show us. Now.. we were expecting a menu, she came out with a whole tray of desserts. We were so not expecting that. We ended up getting a tiramisu that MELTED in my mouth and two different chocolate cakes. They have a pastry shop. You MUST GO. I noticed the chef came out to check on every table. His name is Antonio SO KIND. I CANNOT SAY IT ENOUGH. He is very hard working and takes pride in his work. He is extremely passionate about what he does and it speaks through his knowledge about his ingredients and where they are sourced, what it’s supposed to look and feel like. Although we did not try their pasta he told us their pasta is home made so we will make sure we will be back. Especially for a cooking class! They teach how to make fresh mozzarella and pasta! A true gem of a place. Thank you for your hospitality we will be back and be sure...