Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Antonio Ristorante — 4985 Addison Circle

On the NW arc.



Let me confess up front that I've only eaten here once. Don't let that comment deter you from giving the place a try. The food was very good. The location is a detriment. Proprietor Luciano Cola is doing himself a disservice by not having a Belt Line address. The fine Italian fare can be reflected in the prices which might be a tad steep for the casual diner, especially for lunch. But I can personally recommend the asparagus soup with parmesan cheese ($4.75). With water, tax and tip you can go back to the office bragging about where you ate and you're only six dollars lighter.

Non smokers will be happy that the dining room is off limits to lit cigarettes. The bar area is small with 3-4 tables and only 4 bar stools. Alfresco dining is seasonal.

Six of us ate there on a Saturday night and were seated immediately. The crowd was sparse and that's too bad. The cause was not the quality of the product or service. A dearth of diners should not dissuade you from making a delectable discovery. Perhaps the scarcity is due to the parking. A traditional suburban lot would ruin the ambiance of the area and street space is limited. Not to worry. If you're headed north on Quorum from Belt Line, make the circle until you can drive west toward the airport. Wave at the valet ($5) attendant as you pass and go about another 70 feet. To your right is the entrance/exit to the free parking garage. It's well lit and next to the Addison Police storefront.

Since you insist, here's the web site. Caution. The prices have not been updated.

You can follow the Fiat fiat, then order the asparagus soup. Or you can use the valet and order anything on the menu because all major credit cards are accepted.



Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat-Sun 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Google map is here.

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