Antica Trattoria
$$ • Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Antica Trattoria
Customers' Favorites
Calamari E Gamberi One Serving
Cioppino Livornese One Serving
Butternut Squash Risotto
Penne with Smoked Salmon
Brazed Beef Short Ribs
Fettuccine Carbonara
Burrata One Serving
Risotto One Serving
Gnocchi One Serving
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Antica Trattoria Reviews
3/5 for a first timer during restaurant week…
the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and...read full review
the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and...read full review
3/5 for a first timer during restaurant week…
the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and...read full review
the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and...read full review
Loved this place! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. They do BYOB and there’s no corkage on Wednesdays. The off menu gnocchi with beef rib was amazing.
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 - 9:30PM |
Antica Trattoria is a consistently excellent Italian restaurant in La Mesa, known for its delicious food, drinks, and exceptional service. The restaurant is a hidden gem that is popular with locals and a great place to celebrate special occasions. Customers frequently return, considering it one of the best restaurants in town. The service is superb, with a friendly and attentive staff that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like veal saltimbocca, sea bass, short ribs, and gnocchi special, all praised for their flavor and quality. The hand-crafted cocktails are delicious and come in generous portions. While the restaurant can be noisy at times, the outdoor seating offers a more peaceful dining experience. Overall, Antica Trattoria is a neighborhood gem that offers a delightful Italian dining experience.