Reviews for Anthony's Trattoria in Reading, PA
Our first visit here on Tuesday night. It was a bit slow in the restaurant so we sat at the bar. Mark did a great job back... there. We ordered a couple of craft cocktails, some apps, dinner and desserts. All exceeded our expectations. We look forwardto going back and trying different items on the menu. Great local spot. Read more
Anthony?s is a staple in the area. Good seafood specials, crab cakes, excellent chicken parm, love the house salad, fresh... Italian bread, love the charming dining room with white lights. Been here many times and have always had a good meal. Read more
Disappointing to say the least. We went to celebrate my sister's birthday and that is the main reason why I did not leave this... place and try to keep calmed. The first thing stroke at arrival was a very strong and unpleasant odor. We arrived around 8:30 PMnot knowing this restaurant closed at 9PM (as per google). There were plenty of people still there but took them a while togreet us, so I asked if we were supposed to wait to be seated. We said we were a party of 11 and the waiter immediately seemedupset and as extremely rude. Another waiter came over and said it just a long day and said she would be our waiter. It was ourfirst time there so we asked the waiter for some time to look over the menu and that's when things started to take a turn. Thechef came to our table with a very aggressive demeanor to tell us that the kitchen was closing in 20 minutes that we betterhurry up and order. We did so, but could feel the tension. Nobody told us that they close so early, we would have gone somewhereelse. My husband ordered spaghetti was spicy sausage but they brought meatballs instead, we gently asked if that was the rightplate. The server became very angry and took the plate back without saying a word. They took the meat balls off the plate andbrought the sausage on a separate plate. My husband could not sleep all night with symptoms of food poison. We tried to be nicethe whole time to not ruin my sisters birthday. The waiters at the end were nicer, as I think they knew we were not treatedright and a 20% tip was automatically added to the bill. I wish we left as soon as the first guy was rude. Read more
Menu is huge, it was hard to choose. I had Carbonara Primavera from the specials menu. Delicious! The cocktails are not weak... and dessert tray was big. The staff very relaxed and friendly, easy to joke with. We had a great time and I'm looking forwardto next visit. Read more
PLEASED! Sophisticated Italian menu offered in this cozy neighborhood establishment. Menu offers Italian Seafood dishes often... missing in US Italian Restaurants. Sentimentally brought me back to Italy, with very fresh Seafood and a family-owned ambience.Music was perfect with Sinatra playing, décor looked unchanged for years, but all worked well giving it very homey vibe. I wasan early bird flying solo, it was quiet when I arrived but within the half hour the place was filled with what appeared to bemany Regulars. Once patrons came in, the volume elevated and the feel transformed into a family atmosphere. Somewhat noisy butentertaining as all we?re having fun, enjoying each other?s company, the food coming from the Kitchen and I had no choice butlisten in on some nearby fun conversation! The Waiter?s personality and demeanor was perfect and showed in his wonderfulservice, ensuring I was well satisfied and didn?t make me feel rushed. I watched him engage with several customers and with hisextensive knowledge of the food and offerings. The menu offers a wide variety of options, with plenty of unique dishes not foundin a typical Italian eatery. The recipes used are noted from the Amalfi Coast to the Island of Capri, but I was excited to readmany ingredients my Sicilian Nona (Grandmother) used in her unforgettable recipes I grew up enjoying. Anthony?s App Sampler wasfirst up with 2 Clams Casino, 2 Stuffed Mushrooms & 2 Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms. With so many options for an Italian App, not surewhy I ordered this besides it included all of my favorites. I went for the most authentic sounding Seafood dish for my Entrée -Tagliolini alla Marea ?Long thin egg pasta tossed with sweet Maine Lobster, Gulf Coast shrimp, scallops, and fresh lump crabwith fresh tomato and chili, then topped with a basil bread crumb?. The Shrimp we?re big and beautiful the rest of theingredients somewhat sparse and I didn?t find any Lobster in the pasta. It was very good and a gorgeous p Read more
Absolutely an INCREDIBLE dining experience! I had the home made Cheese Ravioli and Meatballs, they melted in my mouth...... Amazing... Fantastic evening. Highly Recommend!! Read more
Amazing and Authentic Italian lunch at Anthony?s Trattoria. This hidden gem of Berks County is well worth your visit. The... restaurant is unique with a homestyle feel. The menu has just about everything you dreamed of in an Italian restaurant. Servicewas awesome and our server deserves 10 stars! We can?t wait for our next trip to Anthony?s Trattoria ?????? Read more
Great food and drinks. Handmade pasta and fresh seafood - plenty of both. The atmosphere and service were lovely as well. Matt... was an amazing server and made sure our visit was memorable and the best experience possible. Easy to see why this place wasfull and our fellow diners were all so jovial and seemed to be regulars. Don't be fooled by the parking lot there is a treasureinside! Read more