Antoni's Italian Cafe

This is such a hidden jewel. Everything on the menu is fresh and wonderful. The staff is friendly and attentive.

I have always had a great dinning experience at Antonis. Especially on Valentines day - every year Mrs. Cart features the best Osso Bucco in town. I dine there usually once a week and love the food. Many of the new Italian restaurants around town don't even make their own pizza and calzone dough. But Antoni's does and they make the focaccia bread fresh every day too. I also really enjoy the wine selection - they carry some really good wines that are reasonably priced. And if you ask about a wine suggestion for your meal Mr. and Mrs. Cart are always happy to give you one. From the cheese pizza to the triple chocolate cheesecake everything is made in-house and is delicious.

I have been eating at Antoni's Italian Cafe' for years now! I have never had a bad experience there and the service is always great. I have tried almost everything on the menu and can honestly say that I have never been disappointed.

Tucked away in Oil Center Gardens, is a little gem of a true Italian restaurant. Delicious Tomato Basil Soup, along with the Basil- Chicken Salad...who could ask for anything more delicious. All of the pizza dough, and Foccacia Bread are made fresh every morning. You gotta get the caprese appetizer, and if you want a crispy delight, order a house salad yumm!

Antoni's Italian Cafe is located in the business area of the Oil Center of Lafayette, LA. It is open for lunch and evenings, but closes around 9-ish. The owners, Bruce and Linda are usually around - but, be forewarned, Bruce has an uncanny knack for expressing his unwarranted opinions about who's who in Lafayette, even to his lovely wife's obvious resistence. It makes the place appear to be more about the society regulars in the neighborhood, than average diners just looking for an Italian dining experience. The ambiance is brightly lit and boring with fake trees, plastic tablecloths and a tacky mural on the wall. Overall, Linda has created some lovely sauces and a very nice menu along with her favorite wines, however, the portions are small and the prices are too high for what you get. The waitstaff deigns to serve you, but your tab will always be delivered promptly. Our opinion - skip it! Go to Carabba's or Marcello's, instead.