Shopping-center standby for refined renderings of Italian cuisine in a posh, mural-filled setting. Based on 628 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 463-9919
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Hours
| Friday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Tiffany Moseley
We tried this place during restaurant week, I wasn’t impressed. I ordered the mussels as an appetizer which was served with Italian sausage crumbles, not what I expected. My partner had bruschetta with goat cheese and pear, it wasn’t very flavorful so he dipped it in the broth of my mussels. For the main course I had the crab linguine, it was also lacking flavor so I added some salt to make it slightly better.
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Tina Duffek
We had chicken and veal dishes. The food was amazing. The fresh baked bread was great too. We give it a plus 10.
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Dawn H
We have been dining here for years and every meal has been excellent. They have a great selection of wines and cocktails, authentic Italian food that never disappoints and yummy desserts of course. Service is always impeccable. This is for sure my favorite Italian place
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Max Wenneker
One of the best Italian meals we’ve had in awhile. Super cute place. Also Heather is ab amazing waitress!
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Dane Lykins
Good service but honestly very disappointing food for the price. The salad shown in the picture was eleven dollars and honestly the Caesar dressing was overly sweet. Again. 11 dollars for that. 23 dollars for pasta with zero protein. The food tastes fine but is absolutely overpriced. Our table was by the kitchen and I noticed they also just had a bottle of glaze just sitting out in a generic brand bottle. The glaze they charge you excessive amounts for as if it’s home made as a wine reduction.
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alex
We have been going to Antica for several years and have always had great Italian food and excellent service.
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Stephen Weaver
My wife & I have seen this place on numerous occasions but had never tried it. Was driving through the parking lot last night and the line to get in was quite long, so I thought the food has to be good.
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Danielle M
Sometimes I forget about this hidden gem that’s tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. We had probably one of the best appetizers ever, brushcetta with gorgozola, crispy prosciutto and fig topped with balsamic drizzle. So delicious! For my entree I had the cioppino which is always a favorite dish of mine, the broth is excellent. The paper airplane cocktail was perfect, not too sweet not to tart. Service was attentive. We will definitely be back.
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John Marlin
Best mussels we’ve had in a long while, and wonderful slices of soft-yet-crusty bread to dip in the tomato, garlic, sea-flavored broth. Burrata Ravioli was fabulous, and the cannoli for dessert was a cut above what you’ll find even in most bakeries. Service was impeccable. They could do with a bathroom remodel, but the dining room was cozy and inviting.
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TJJ
We enjoyed Antica for a recent dinner. The place is popular. The dining room is not real big but it has a pleasant buzz. Lots of families enjoying dinner together. Our server did a good job. She was clearing having a rough night. But that happens. The pasta dishes like the burrata ravioli were all well received, if not a touch expensive at an average price of about $25. We enjoyed our meal and will return.
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