An often overlooked restaurant
by acb723
August 22, 2008

With all the good restaurants in Arthur Avenue, it isn't surprising that there might be some that aren't noticed as much as others. Ann and Tony's is one of these restaurants. I really enjoyed my dinner here. We started off with very good bread and salad. I had chicken Cardinale for dinner, and it was made with the most incredible mozzarella and proscuitto. They clearly take advantage of having access to the best Italian ingredients from Arthur Avenue. It is a great place nonetheless. Enjoy!

Best of the Best
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended
04/06/2008 Posted by Glennys

This is the besttttttttt italian food I have ever tasted in my life. The taste is incredible annd the service is amazing. A place where you can take your family and feel right at home. I usually get the Chicken franchese, one of my favoritesss.. Its amazing.. Props for Chef Tony. You are the best..

Pros: Great Service, Amazing food, You get what you pay for

A classic family place
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended
03/26/2006 Posted by lulubelle

I  have dined here many times with my family and we always keep coming back for more , the most outstanding thing on the menu seems to be the veal which is really outstanding here particularly the veal oscar. The portions are also very good. This place is the real deal and more private and relaxing than the other restaurants south on the Avenue.

Pros: attentive service, the veal, the food

Cons: the decor is cheesy

Italian
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended
05/28/2004 Posted by flittlehouse

By far the best fried calamari--never been disappointed. And the other food is just as good. Highly recommend the Penne with sausage and brocolli rabe. Just on the north end of the Arthur Ave. area, this gem is often overlooked.

Pros: Reasonable prices, Good food

Neapolitan cooking is at its best when cooks adhere to the simple virtues of fresh and unencumbered; by those standards, Ann and Tony's succeeds. On the quiet side of Arthur Avenue, this fifth generation Bronx landmark provides a modest but neat dining room, a sedate spot with paintings of the Bay of Sorrento and Mt. Vesuvius bracketed with oak frames meant to resemble baroque windows.

Not as well known as other Belmont restaurants like Dominick's and Mario's, Ann and Tony's settles instead for a less glossy yet easy charm. Chef and occasional waiter Anthony Napolitano is the latest of his family in charge, focusing on well-crafted ingredients, such as just-made mozzarella and lightly sautéed plum tomatoes for sauce, while avoiding the oil and garlic excesses of bad Italo-American cookery.

A rolled, lightly breaded eggplant appetizer stuffed with fresh ricotta is airy and subtle; well-pounded veal Sorrentino layered with paper-thin slices of prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella melds together winningly; and clams Posillipo are briny and bracing. — Jack Robertiello

Recommended Dishes

Veal Sorrentino, $20; rolled eggplant, $8; clams Posillipo, $13

By Vajt

11/18/2005

Hidden Jewel - Fantastic Food and Service: I saw this restaurant while driving through Arthur Avenue, it is located on the north end of the Avenue.

It is one block from the section with all the stores and restaurants, so it is relatively quiet. Since there are less people in that block, it is easily passed by, but boy, you will miss some great food and prompt and friendly service.

The place is nice, cozy, clean and romantic. I had the gnocchi and veal columbo...delicious, good portions and at a very reasonable price. The gnocchi was home made and the breaded veal with prosciutto and a cream-brandy sauce was wonderful.

I then had a espresso to finish off the great meal and it was also well made. I am picky when it comes to Italian food and espresso and let me tell you, you won't be dissapointed.

The owner, Tony, who is the great-grandson of the original Tony who started this, makes sure that you are satisfied and taken care of. I highly recommend this place!

11/12/2007
Kristin T.
Brooklyn, NY

My cousin had her wedding rehearsal dinner here. The food was great! We had the hot antipasto, the cold antipasto, a choice of penne alla vodka or rigatoni with tomato sauce, a choice of veal pizziola, chicken marsala or fish almondine, and cannoli.

The penne was good, the veal was great, and I loved the antipasto, especially the eggplant rollatine. The cannoli filling was out of this world - light and fluffy, and not as gritty as other cannoli I've had.

Not far from the Metro North, so it's convenient even if you don't have a car.

10/02/2006
Lauren C.
New York, NY

I love Ann & Tony's, and not just because I'm lazy and don't like to walk all the way down the strip to Emilias to find out they have no seating for the next two hours.

Everything is fresh and delicious. I also find it to be a great value since most entrees come with salad. The Arthur Ave bread they serve is also an unbelievable touch.

Sure its out of the way unless you're at Fordham. But  make the trip up, you definitely won't be disappointed. Try the Rigatoni Ann & Tony's - its not on the menu anymore but the chef will make it for you. Chicken and Rigatoni in a light oil and vinegar pepper sauce.

12/06/2005
Amanda M.
Islip, NY

Arguably the best food in Little Italy.

I would have given it five stars, but the service is a bit slow. However, the food is worth the wait. From the appetizers to the dessert, you won't be disappointed.

The food portions are generous, so you'll probably leave with a doggy bag.

The prices are a bit on the expensive side, so this isn't a place you'd be eating at three times a week.

This is a great place to go with your family after a day at the Bronx Zoo or Botanical Garden.

This Was My First Time Here

Review by Francis on 12/15/07.

6 diners, 41 to 60 years old, $25 - $49 per person, Visit again? Yes

I ate the stuffed artichoke heart, rolled eggplant and fried calamari as appetizers. I had the Veal Ann & Tony's with prosciutto, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. A side order of spinach sauteed in oil & garlic. For dessert I had cappuccino and the homemade canoli's.

This was my first time here. I usually go to the middle of the street where the other restaurants are. I passed this place many times but never went in. I didn't realize it has been here for so long. I think 80 years run by the same family.

The great-grandson Anthony is the chef and his brother Ralph was our waiter. They were the best. And the rest of the staff took great care of us. I love this place.

The food was great and the atmosphere was top notch. I have been coming to Arthur Ave for 20 years and this by far is the best. I can't believe it took me so long to go there. Get there ASAP! You'll love it...I promise.

We are going to make this our regular stop on Arthur Ave. from now on. 

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