Antica Pizzeria & Ristorante

Great spot for pizza in Niagara. Reasonable prices and great tasting. The pizza had great texture and the toppings complimented well. The calamari was great and the sauce was extremely well paired. The pasta was rather bland but still solid.

We recently visited Antica Pizzeria & Ristorante on Victoria Avenue for dinner. Our experience was a blend of excellent service and mixed culinary results. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the wood-fired pizza. We ordered the Margherita and the Bianca; both were delicious, featuring a perfectly charred crust and high-quality toppings. The Bianca, in particular, offered a great balance of flavors with the goat cheese and balsamic reduction. However, the pasta dishes—the Mediterranean and the Ravioli Rosé—were underwhelming. While the ingredients seemed fresh, the overall taste was average and lacked the depth of flavor we have experienced at other Italian restaurants in the Niagara area. For a price point of nearly $30 per plate, we expected a more authentic and impactful flavor profile. On a positive note, the service was exceptional. Our server, Juliet, was professional, friendly, and very attentive throughout the meal. She truly elevated our dining experience. Overall, while the service and pizza are top-tier, the pasta did not meet our expectations for the price. We would recommend this spot for a pizza night, but we feel there is room for improvement in their pasta kitchen.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a restaurant for dinner before leaving Niagara, it was a bit blizzardy and freezing cold. We stumbled upon this Italian restaurant on google and are SO happy we gave it a try. The pizzas were fantastic, the peach Bellini was one of the best ones I’ve had as well. The service was fantastic from start to finish, greeted politely by the owner both coming in and leaving. Our server was great from drinks to dessert. I also found the prices very reasonable especially for being walking distance from Clifton. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Niagara!

We tried several dishes at Antica Restaurant & Pizzeria, including the Margherita pizza, the pear and cheese pizza, fettuccine pasta, and the gnocchi. The pizzas were enjoyable, especially knowing they are made in a real wood-fired oven, which adds great flavor. It was also nice being able to watch the chef prepare the pizzas right in front of us — a great touch and fun experience. The pasta dishes were satisfying and well prepared, offering classic Italian comfort food. However, the Italian soda was disappointing. It was described as tasting like root beer, but it did not resemble root beer at all and was not enjoyable. Unfortunately, we would not recommend that drink. Overall, the food experience was mostly positive, especially the wood-fired pizzas and the open pizza oven concept, but skip the Italian soda.

The first time we visited, the food was amazing, but the service was a bit concerning. We noticed a piece of herb with some soil on it and asked if it could be removed. After speaking with the manager, the server returned the dish, but the herb had simply been moved to another spot, and was still there 😅. At that point, we thought we wouldn’t come back. However, we decided to give it another try, and we’re glad we did. The food was just as amazing, and the service this time was noticeably better. We hope this reflects a permanent improvement. Overall, we’d recommend giving this spot a try, especially considering how consistently good their cuisine is.