Antonia’s Key West - Duval Street Italian Restaurant

Antonia’s Key West – Duval Street Italian Restaurant with Handmade Pasta

For more than thirty years, Antonia’s Key West has stood as a hallmark of refined Italian dining on bustling Duval Street. This Old Town favorite serves handmade pasta crafted fresh daily, prepared in an open kitchen where ribbons of fettuccine, delicate linguine, and cloud-soft gnocchi take shape before service. Sauces range from elegant classics to inspired variations, including San Marzano tomato basil simmered to velvet richness, aromatic wild mushroom ragù accented with truffle, and littleneck clams sautéed in white wine with chili flake.

The meal begins with thoughtful antipasti such as burrata paired with local mango and prosciutto, garlic-kissed grilled calamari brightened with lemon, and a signature caprese featuring fresh mozzarella pulled in-house. Entrées deliver regional dishes with depth, from slow-cooked veal osso buco that falls effortlessly from the bone to pan-seared yellowtail snapper delivered from nearby waters. Sunday evenings feature braciole, a family-style tradition of beef rolls simmered in Sunday gravy, revered by longtime patrons.

A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list offers more than 200 thoughtful selections from small family vineyards to iconic estates, including bold Barolo, structured Brunello, and expressive Super Tuscans. The knowledgeable team guides pairings, from crisp Friulano with seafood crudo to aged red selections complementing Bistecca Fiorentina.

Desserts reflect equal craftsmanship with house-made tiramisu layered in espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone, and artisan gelato churned in small batches. Soft lantern light, exposed brick, and a lively, elegant ambiance add to the experience at 615 Duval Street, where Italian tradition meets Key West style daily from 5–10 PM.