Anteprima
Scott Van de Motter · 145 Google reviewsAnteprima — well-regarded italian in Andersonville. Order the Pastas. Flavors stay true to the source. "The grilled octopus was good and tender as always" — Mary Colombo [$$, patio]
What 524 diners keep saying
What 524 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Service was extremely friendly and attentive without ever feeling overbearing. The enclosed patio was warm and inviting, making for a really comfortable atmosphere. Portions were perfect for sharing multiple dishes, making it easier to explore the menu. Definitely will be back.”
“This is a really great place that has great food. It's not an overly formal setting like some snobby white tablecloth places. The quality of the food and service is on par with those other snobby, formal places. We had the calamari, focaccia, beet salad, braised beef and a couple other things. Everything was top quality. The braised beef was a perfect bit of comfort food with the smooth mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. We had a reservation on the heated and covered patio and we loved it. We will definitely return next time were in the area. If you're going on a Friday or Saturday I would recommend making a reservation.”
“Always awesome! Love the grisini, foccacia, orrichette, steak, lemon panna cotta, and patio!”
“Wow blown away, I have to go back to try the rest of the menu!!! We went on a weekday evening with no reservation and were able to be seated at the patio. WHAT WE ORDERED - Melon salad - Orecchiette pasta - Tagliatelle pasta Dessert - Chocolate Hazelnut Tart - Lemon Panna Cotta”
“Adorable boutique fine dining Italian restaurant. Came by during restaurant week last year a few months back. We started with the table bread and Chicken Meatballs. The table bread had a wide variety of bread, with seasoned olive oil to dip in. It was all fresh bread baked with italian seasonings. The Chicken Meatballs were juicy and tender, lathered in a delicious tomato sauce, and parsley and parmesan. They are a good portion for 1-2 people to share as a starter. My entree I got the Mushroom Risotto and it was creamy and soft that melted in my mouth, with a strong umami flavor from the variety of mushrooms. The portion of pasta was large and filling. My dessert was the Chocolate hazelnut tart, it had a rich chocolate flavor with hints of hazelnut and topped with whipped cream. The hazelnut complimented the deep chocolate flavor well. This place is pretty pricey but they give decent sized portions for the meal. They are receptive to allergy’s and were able to accommodate out table. The atmosphere is gorgeous, filled with unique paintings and cute decor. My biggest issue was our server was a bit pretentious with us. We are not as familiar with the variety of wines and our waiter gave us a hard time with us not knowing and did not make an effort to respectfully bridge that knowledge gap for us. Otherwise, the food was great and it came out in a timely manner. I would come back but I’d hope on a future visit we are helped more kindly.”
“Disappointing and poorly executed tiramisu. It came in a ramekin with an excessively thick layer of dry cocoa powder on top, plus powdered sugar for some reason. I assume it was served in a ramekin because it otherwise wouldn’t hold together like it’s supposed to. The mascarpone mixture was brown instead of white, and there were hardly any ladyfingers. It missed the balance and texture that make tiramisu good. This felt more like a random mousse dessert than tiramisu. As far as the rest of the food, the salmon was very rare, and most of the vegetables in every dish were undercooked and boring. And why have a random pile of whipped cream on the tart? It’s not that hard to make a better looking quenelle. Given their name anteprima, one would think they’d be trying to preview what Italian cuisine is. This review reflects food quality only and not the rest of the establishment.”
“A gem. The incredible menu. The service. The owner. It’s an all time favorite.”
“Although small and crowded, this was some of the best food I’ve had in years. Every single item we ordered was superb”
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