Antonio's Italian Eatery Review: North Augusta, SC
Sometimes the easiest family meals are the ones where everyone can find exactly what they're craving. Antonio's Italian Eatery in North Augusta gave us exactly that kind of dinner: pizza for Peter, spaghetti for Claire, a calzone for Kevin, and a generous Greek salad for me.
It was our first visit to this location, and what stood out almost immediately was how comfortable it felt with kids. Nothing felt overly formal or complicated, and small gestures from the staff made it clear that families are genuinely welcome here.
About Antonio's Italian Eatery in North Augusta
Antonio's Italian Eatery is located at 336 Georgia Avenue in North Augusta, South Carolina. Frank and Donna Gentile opened the restaurant in February 2010, and it remains a local family-run restaurant today.
Frank already had years of restaurant experience when Antonio's opened. His brother Joe, who owned Giuseppe's on Wheeler Road, was the one who told him about the North Augusta location. Frank grew up in Brooklyn, and that background comes through most clearly in the pizza crust: thin, hand tossed, and sturdy enough to hold its toppings without becoming floppy.
You can learn more about the restaurant directly on Antonio's Italian Eatery's website .
The restaurant sits in the heart of North Augusta, just across the river from Augusta. It's also a manageable drive for families coming from Martinez, Evans, or Aiken, which makes it a useful option for anyone moving around the greater CSRA.
What We Ordered at Antonio's
We went as a family and ordered a pepperoni and pineapple pizza, a calzone with green peppers and fresh mushrooms, a Greek salad, a house salad with ranch, spaghetti with meat sauce, and bread for the table.
I had the Greek salad, Kevin ordered the calzone, Claire chose the spaghetti with meat sauce, and Peter finally got the pizza he'd been hankering for. Everyone shared the bread.
Pepperoni and Pineapple Pizza
The pepperoni and pineapple pizza had a good sauce-to-cheese balance and a crust with real structure. It was crisp on the bottom and sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
One of the nicest moments came before Peter even started eating. Without us asking, the staff offered to cut his slices into smaller pieces for him.
That's a small gesture, but it's exactly the kind of thing families notice. It immediately told us that this is a restaurant accustomed to having children at the table.
Calzone with Green Peppers and Mushrooms
Kevin's calzone was packed with green peppers and fresh mushrooms and was well filled from edge to edge.
If your family enjoys casual Italian food like pizza and calzones, you may also want to read our review of Ferrando's Italian Pizzeria in Aiken , another family-tested Italian restaurant in the CSRA area.
Greek Salad
My Greek salad was one of the standouts of the meal. It came generously topped with feta, pepperoncini, red onion, cucumber, and tomato.
House Salad with Ranch Dressing
The house salad with ranch dressing was simple and fresh, but the ranch deserves its own mention.
We liked it enough that the salad dressing eventually became pizza-crust dipping sauce too—which is usually a pretty good sign that the ranch is doing its job.
Families looking for another fresh, casual meal in Augusta may also like our Southern Salad review .
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Claire's spaghetti came with a generous portion of noodles and a hearty, well-seasoned meat sauce.
She had been craving pasta, so this was exactly the kind of straightforward, comforting plate she was hoping to find.
Bread
The bread was warm, simple, and especially useful once there was extra sauce left on the plates. Everyone shared it around the table.
Service and Atmosphere at Antonio's
The staff were friendly, and the dining room felt comfortable and clean. It's the kind of restaurant where you're not worried about a child dropping a crumb or making a little bit of a mess.
The offer to cut Peter's pizza into smaller slices without being asked was probably the detail that best summarized the service for us. It wasn't a dramatic gesture, but it was thoughtful and genuinely useful.
Would We Go Back to Antonio's Italian Eatery?
Yes.
Between the pizza, the Greek salad, the pasta, and how comfortably the staff handled a family table, Antonio's Italian Eatery is an easy repeat stop for us in North Augusta.
It doesn't need to reinvent Italian food to work. The appeal is that everyone can order something familiar, sit down together, and have an uncomplicated meal that still feels local.
More Family-Friendly Restaurants Around the CSRA
If you're looking for more family-tested restaurants around North Augusta, Augusta, Evans, and Aiken, these are a few nearby FamilyCritic reviews worth exploring.
Antonio's Italian Eatery Location and Practical Info
North Augusta, SC 29841
Frequently Asked Questions About Antonio's Italian Eatery
Is Antonio's a good spot for a first visit?
Yes. This was our first time at this location. Claire had a real craving for pasta and Peter was hoping for pizza, so it ended up being an easy choice. It felt comfortable and approachable from the beginning.
Is Antonio's kid-friendly?
Based on our experience, yes. The dining room was relaxed, the menu had familiar choices for the kids, and the staff even offered to cut Peter's pizza into smaller pieces without us asking.
Is parking easy at Antonio's?
Yes. Antonio's sits in a shopping plaza, and parking was simple during our visit. We didn't have to circle around looking for a space.
Does Antonio's do takeout?
Yes. Antonio's accepts call-ahead pickup orders. The restaurant notes that there may be an additional charge on to-go orders, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm current options and pricing.
Is Antonio's a sit-down restaurant or more casual?
It's a casual, sit-down restaurant. Despite being located in a shopping plaza, it has the feel of a local family restaurant rather than a large chain.
Is there usually a wait at Antonio's?
We went on a Thursday at around 5:00 p.m. and were seated immediately. Wait times can obviously vary, especially during busier dinner periods.
Antonio's Italian Eatery
336 Georgia Ave, Ste 103
North Augusta, SC 29841
Hours listed at the time of this review:
Tuesday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Hours can change, so call the restaurant or check its current information before making a special trip.
Looking for More Family Dining Around the CSRA?
Antonio's is an easy North Augusta option, but there are plenty of other family-tested restaurants within a short drive.
- Try Ferrando's Italian Pizzeria for another family-friendly Italian meal in Aiken.
- Visit El Tejano for casual Latin American flavors in Augusta.
- Stop by Goat Kick Coffee Co. in Evans if you're dining out with younger children.
- Browse more FamilyCritic Cuisine Reviews for additional family-tested restaurants.
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