Antonia's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Antonia's, a charming Italian eatery nestled in the heart of Hillsborough, NC. Boasting a cozy ambiance, this restaurant is perfect for romantic dinners, gatherings with friends, or casual family outings.
The menu highlights homemade dishes crafted with love, showcasing fresh ingredients that celebrate classic Italian flavors. Signature offerings include delectable clam pasta and the unforgettable spaghetti Marcella, which have left diners raving about their taste experiences. For brunch lovers, the waffle topped with whipped cream and strawberries is a must-try, alongside the innovative pimento BLT.
Antonia's also excels in creating a welcoming environment, complete with attentive staff who are eager to accommodate your every need. Whether you’re indulging in drinks from the full bar or enjoying a delightful dessert trio, the culinary journey at Antonia's promises to be memorable.
Brunch
Crostini
Five slices of toasted baguette topping will vary weekly. Ask your server for details!
Olive Mediterranee
Marinated Mediterranean olives with warmed Calabrian infused oil, housemade grilled focaccia
Polpette
Pork meatballs with your choice of sauce Truffle cream, reggiano parmesan, parsley OR Tomato sauce, reggiano parmesan, basil
Uova Alla Diavola
Housemade smoked paprika deviled eggs with your choice of crispy bacon OR smoked salmon with fresh dill
Cozze En Bianco
Fresh PEI mussels, white wine, whole grain mustard, shallots, cream, fine herb
Foccacia Pomodoro
House made herbed focaccia, grilled and served with a tomato basil dipping sauce
Burrata Fresca
Fresh Burrata mozzarella with grape tomatoes, basil and pine nut pesto, pink Himalayan Sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil
Bread Spreads
House made accompaniments for our Antonias ciabatta! Gorgonzola chive butter, basil and pine nut pesto, and tomato bacon jam
Antonias Hillsborough Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms, sunflower microgreens, shredded mozzarella, and cornbread croutons
Caesar
Romaine hearts, grated parmesan, housemade croutons Add grilled chicken 7.00 Add grilled salmon 12.00 Add shrimp 7.50 Add anchovies 4.00 Full 9.50 Half 7.00
Soup Of The Day
Ask your server for details!
1 Choose Your Style
Cheese Omelette 11.50 Omelette with 3 Items 13.50 Omelette with 4 Items 15.00
2 Items
Fresh Mozzarella Cheddar Goat Cheese Gorgonzola Mediterranean Olives Pancetta Spinach Asparagus Portobello Mushrooms Capers Sundried Tomatoes Shrimp Anchovies Smoked Salmon Bacon
3 Sides Optional
Applewood Bacon 4.00 Grilled Italian Sausage 4.00 Grilled Salmon Filet 12.00
Florentine
Spinach, mushrooms, garlic
Pimento Cheese And Bacon
Maryland Crabcake
Smoked Salmon
Fillet Mignon Benedict
2 Sides Optional
Applewood Bacon 4.00 Grilled Italian Sausage 4.00 Grilled Salmon Filet 12.00
Praline Pecan French Toast
Texas Toast dredged in our signature custard, and pan fried, then finished with house made praline pecans. Served with Antonias Potatoes and Fresh Fruit
Biscuits Antonias Gravy
Flaky biscuits toasted topped with our signature sausage pimento gravy. Served with Antonias potatoes fresh fruit
Fresh Belgian Waffle
With whipped cream and strawberries . Served with Antonias potatoes
Housemade Pimento Cheese BLT
Housemade pimento cheese, bacon, mixed greens, tomato, on Texas Toast. Served with Antonias potatoes fresh fruit
Grilled Salmon Hash
Grilled salmon filet with bacon, potatoes, onions, and sweet peppers, served with two eggs any style
Sausage And Egg Brunch Bowl
Potatoes, spinach, onions, and peppers, sauteed in a bourbon demiglace and finished with grilled Italian sausage, scallions, and Reggiano parmesan. Served with two eggs any style, and fresh fruit
Mimosa
1 Liter Carafe Of Mimosas
Traditional Bloody Mary
1 Liter Carafe Of Bloody Marys
Crostini
Five slices of toasted baguette topping will vary weekly. Ask your server for details!
Olive Mediterranee
Marinated Mediterranean olives with warmed Calabrian infused oil, housemade grilled focaccia
Polpette
Pork meatballs with your choice of sauce Truffle cream, reggiano parmesan, parsley OR Tomato sauce, reggiano parmesan, basil
Uova Alla Diavola
Housemade smoked paprika deviled eggs with your choice of crispy bacon OR smoked salmon with fresh dill
Cozze En Bianco
Fresh PEI mussels, white wine, whole grain mustard, shallots, cream, fine herb
Foccacia Pomodoro
House made herbed focaccia, grilled and served with a tomato basil dipping sauce
Bread Spreads
House made accompaniments for our Antonias ciabatta! Gorgonzola chive butter, basil and pine nut pesto, and tomato bacon jam
Burrata Fresca
Fresh Burrata mozzarella with grape tomatoes, basil and pine nut pesto, pink Himalayan Sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil
Antonias Hillsborough Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms, sunflower microgreens, shredded mozzarella, and cornbread croutons
Caesar
Romaine hearts, grated parmesan, housemade croutons Add grilled chicken 7.00 Add grilled salmon 12.00 Add shrimp 7.50 Add anchovies 4.00 Full 9.50 Half 7.00
Soup Of The Day
Ask your server for details!
Grilled Vegetable Panini
Grilled portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, roasted tomato, spinach, mozzarella, pesto aioli
Meatball Panini
Housemade meatballs, sugarosa sauce, melted mozzarella cheese
Pesto Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken, red onions, roasted tomatoes, spinach, fresh mozzarella, pesto
Sausage Pepper Panini
Mildly spicy Italian sausage, onions, red bell peppers, sugarosa sauce, melted mozzarella
Grilled Prosciutto Panini
Shaved prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onion, spinach, and pesto aioli
Calabrian Pimento Cheese
On Texas Toast with tomato mixed greens
Hand Pulled Chicken Salad
On Texas Toast with whole grain mustard, tomato, mixed greens
Itailian Grilled Cheese
On Texas Toast with mozzarella, smoked gouda, tomato, caramelized onion, oregano, and thyme
Grilled Salmon And Bacon Sandwich
On Texas Toast with pesto aioli, red onion, and spinach
1 CHOOSE YOUR SAUCE
Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Housemade Sugarosa with fresh basil Add 5 meatballs 5.00 Full 14.00 Half 11.00
Al Antonia
Cream, mushrooms, peas, reggiano parmesan Full 14.00 Half 11.00
Al Pesto
Pureed basil, pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, reggiano parmesan Full 15.50 Half 11.75
Putanesca
Anchovies, garlic, Mediterranean olives, capers, tomatoes, and fresh parsley Full 16.50 Half 12.25
Al Ragu
Traditional house made Italian meat sauce Full 17.00 Half 12.50
2 CHOOSE YOUR PASTA
All pastas are housemade bronzecut! Rigatoni Spaghetti Fettucine Gluten Free Fusilli
3 ADDITIONS Optional
Fresh Burrata Mozzarella 6.00 Pancetta 4.00 Meatballs 5.00 Grilled Chicken 7.00 Shrimp 7.50 Grilled Salmon Filet 12.00 Mediterranean Olives 2.50 Portobello Mushrooms 4.00 Capers 2.50 Anchovies 4.00 Sundried Tomatoes 2.50 Spinach 2.50
Lasagna Amatriciana
Layers of handmade pasta with Amatriciana sauce, ricotta, crumbled sausage, spinach, mozzarella, reggiano parmesan
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast pan seared finished with a mushroom marsala sauce with caramelized onions. Served with seasonal vegetables
Pollo Ai Funghi
Chicken breast topped with pancetta, mushroom, garlic cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables
Salmone Alla Griglia Toscana
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, seasoned and grilled, then finished with parsley and garlic gremolata and grilled lemon. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Filet Mignon
Hand cut 7 oz Filet Mignon, seasoned and grilled, then finished with Gorgonzola Chive Butter and daikon microgreens. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Granchio Manicotti Fiorentino
Lump crab meat, ricotta, and Italian herbs rolled in pasta sheets and baked, then finished with a sauteed spinach and mushroom parmesan cream
Pollo Sorentino
Chicken cutlets seasoned and pan seared, then finished with house made Pomodoro, melted mozzarella, and basil microgreens. Served with seasonal vegetables
Lunch
Dinner
Crostini
Five slices of toasted baguette topping will vary weekly. Ask your server for details!
Olive Mediterranee
Marinated Mediterranean olives with warmed Calabrian infused oil, housemade grilled focaccia
Polpette
Pork meatballs with your choice of sauce Truffle cream, reggiano parmesan, parsley OR Tomato sauce, reggiano parmesan, basil
Uova Alla Diavola
Housemade smoked paprika deviled eggs with your choice of crispy bacon OR smoked salmon with fresh dill
Cozze En Bianco
Fresh PEI mussels, white wine, whole grain mustard, shallots, cream, fine herb
Foccacia Pomodoro
House made herbed focaccia, grilled and served with a tomato basil dipping sauce
Burrata Fresca
Fresh Burrata mozzarella with grape tomatoes, basil and pine nut pesto, pink Himalayan Sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil
Bread Spreads
Unique accompaniments for our house ciabatta! Gorgonzola chive butter, basil and pine nut pesto, and tomato bacon jam
Antonias Hillsborough Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, mushrooms, sunflower microgreens, shredded mozzarella, and cornbread croutons
Caesar
Romaine hearts, grated parmesan, housemade croutons
Soup Of The Day
Ask your server for details!
Mushroom Rice With Rosemary And Parmesan
Calabrian Smashed Red Potatoes
Housemade Grilled Focaccia
Fresh Vegetable Of The Day
Parmesan Polenta
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Housemade Sugarosa with fresh basil Add 5 meatballs 5.00 Full 15.00 Half 11.50
Spaghetti Marsala
Caramelized onions, and mushrooms tossed in a Marsala cream sauce and finished with scallions and Reggiano parmesan
Rigatoni Al Ragu
Traditional house made italian meat sauce Full 20.00 Half 14.00
Fettuccine Con Polpette
Housemade meatballs, truffle cream, reggiano parmesan Add fresh burrata mozzarella 6.00 Full 20.00 Half 14.00
Fettuccine Aglio Limone Con Salmone
Diced sauteed salmon, house infused oil, lemon, garlic, capers, and spinach
Lasagna Amatriciana
Layers of handmade pasta with Amatriciana sauce, ricotta, crumbled sausage, spinach, mozzarella, reggiano parmesan
Granchio Manicotti Fiorentino
Lump crab meat, ricotta, and Italian herbs rolled in pasta sheets and baked, then finished with a sauteed spinach and mushroom parmesan cream
Additions Optional
Grilled Chicken 7.00 Shrimp 7.50 Pancetta 4.00 Anchovies 4.00 Sundried Tomatoes 2.50 Spinach 2.50 Mediterranean Olives 2.50 Grilled Salmon Filet 12.00 Fresh Burrata Mozzarella 6.00
Spaghetti Primavera
Mushrooms, Red onion, Red and Green Bell Pepper, Spinach, House made Pomodoro Sauce, Basil and Pine Nut Pesto, Reggiano Parmesan
Pollo Sorentino
Chicken cutlets seasoned and pan fried, then finished with house made Pomodoro, melted mozzarella, and basil microgreens. Served with Mushroom Rice with Parmesan and rosemary, and seasonal vegetables
Pollo Scarpariello
Airline Chicken breast seasoned and pan seared, then finished with crumbled Italian sausage and peppers braised with tomatoes. Served on Antonias parmesan polenta
Salmone Alla Griglia Toscana
Fresh Atlantic Salmon, seasoned and grilled, then finished with a parsley and garlic gremolata and grilled lemon. Served with Mushroom Rice with Parmesan and rosemary, and seasonal vegetables.
Filet Mignon
Hand cut 7 oz Filet Mignon, seasoned and grilled, then finished with Gorgonzola Chive Butter and daikon microgreens. Served with Calabrian Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, and seasonal vegetables.
Costoletta Di Maiale Ripiena
Fresh Beeler Farms thick cut pork chop stuffed with smoked gouda, spinach, and garlic and grilled, then finished with a mushroom marsala sauce. Served with Calabrian smashed red bliss potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Fountain Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
Shirley Temple
Tea
Sweet, Unsweet
Arnold Palmer
Juice
Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple
Aqua Panna
Still
San Pellegrino
Sparkling
Drinks
Cocktails
House Made Lemonade
Fresh lemon, simple syrup
Lavender Lemonade
House made lavender syrup
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry puree
Cucumber And Lime With Mint
Fresh cucumber, lime, mint, sparkling water
Strawberry Acqua Fresca
Strawberry puree, lime, simple syrup
Honey Pear
Pear syrup, honey, lemon juice, orange juice, soda water
Sparkling Grapefruit
Ruby red grapefruit juice, lime, simple syrup, sparkling red grapefruit soda
Smoked Old Fashioned
Bourbon of the Day, simple syrup, Angostura bitters,muddled orange Luxardo cherry, hickory smoked in house, served on the rocks
Warm And Fuzzy
Lunazul Reposado tequila, peach schnapps, peach puree, honey, lime, served on the rocks with a Tajin rim and local honeycomb
Lavender Drop
Absolut, fresh lemon, housemade lavender syrup, served up
Espressini
Chopin Vodka, Kahlua, Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Espresso, served up
Blushing Gummy
Titos Vodka, peach schnapps, triple sec, ruby grapefruit juice, lemon, Fever Tree grapefruit soda, served on the rocks
Painkiller
Bacardi rum, lime, guava puree, served on the rocks with an orange wedge and cherry
Four Flowers
Four Roses Small Batch, Creme de Violette, St. Germain, housemade lavender syrup, fresh lime, Angostura bitters, served on the rocks
Elder Twist
Bourbon of the day, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, triple sec, cranberry juice, orange twist, served up
Paloma Royale
Lunazul Reposado, ruby red grapefruit, fresh lime, Fever Tree grapefruit soda, served over ice in a Collins glass
Espresso Berry
Antonias cold brew, Chambord, lavender syrup, cream, served on the rocks
Aviation
Tanqueray Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Creme de Violette, Fresh Lemon, Luxardo cherry garnish, served up
The Bees Knees
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Local honey, fresh lemon, garnished with local honeycomb, served up
Espresso
Regular or Decaf
Doppio
Double espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
Coffee
Regular or Decaf
Hot Tea
Irish Coffee
Bushmills, coffee, whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings
Caffe Leonardo
Godiva dark chocolate liqueur, Grand Marnier, coffee, whipped cream
Frate Angelico
Frangelico liqueur, coffee, whipped cream topped with toasted hazelnuts
Lady Godiva
Choice of dark or white chocolate Godiva liqueur, coffee, whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings
Caffe Corretto
Espresso Grappa or Sambuca
Coffee Tea
Dessert Drinks
Amaretto Y Coco
Amaretto Disaronno, Malibu Coconut Rum, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
Salted Pretzel
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Stoli Vanil, Frangelico
Cherry Bomb
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Kahlua, Belvedere, Cherry Heering
Carajillo
Licor 43, Espresso
Espressini
Espresso, Chopin Vodka, Kahlua, Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur
PBJ Old Fashioned
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Angostura Bitters
CORDIALS
Limoncello
Sambuca Romana
Grappa Di Barbera
Fernet Branca
Coltibuono Vin Santo 2012
TAYLOR FLADGATE
Tawny Port 10 Year
Tawny Port 20 Year
SCOTCH
Dewars
Chivas Regal
Johnny Walker Black Label
Glenlivet 12 Year
Macallan 12 Year
Oban 14 Year
Oban Little Bay
Macallan 15 Year
BY THE BOTTLE OR GLASS
Prosecco Fiore Di Nettare
BY THE BOTTLE ONLY
Rose Sec Montmartre Vin De Pays, France
Brut Reserve, Albert Bichot
Chardonnay, Fess Parker
Beaujolais Blanc, Domaine Gregoire Hoppenot
Rose Giulhem Vin De Pays, France
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio
Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau Grandjean
Reisling, Brand Trocken
Pinot Gris, Te Pa, Marlborough, New Zealand
Moscato DAsti La Torre
Sancerre Rose, Gerard Fiou
Pinot Blanc, Wildaire Cellars
Sancerre , Domaine Thomas Et Fils
Chardonnay Hartford Family Vineyards
Chardonnay, Bezel, By Cakebread
Vermentino, Pala Soprasole
Pinot Noir, Brown Family Vineyards
Cabernet SauvignonNero DAvola Barone Montalto Sicilia, Italia
Baby Amarone, Gino
Chianti, Villa Ilangi
Montepulciano, Vigna Madre Becco Reale
Sancerre Rouge, Gilles Lesimple
Zinfandel, Criss Cross
Tre Di Tre Red Blend, Oak Farm Tievoli
Barbera DAlba Superiore, Goy
Malbec Colome
Pinot Noir , Elouan
Chianti Classico, Donna Lauren Bramosia
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner
Pinot Noir, Convene By Dan Kosta
Barbaresco, Demarie
Petite Syrah Stags Leap Napa, CA
Amarone Della Valpolicella, Corvalli
Barolo Riva Leone Piemonte, Italia
Cabernet Sauvignon Far Niente Post And Beam Napa Valley, CA
Brunello Di Montalcino Canneta Toscana, Italia
Pinot Noir, Flanagan The Beauty Of Three
Chateauneuf Du Pape, Jean Bouchard
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hobo
CHAMPAGNE
2020 Brut Reserve, Phillipe Gonet, Champagne, France
Magnum
NV Brut Veuve Cliquot Champagne, France
2004 Brut, Tarlant Le Vigne DOr Champagne, France
RED
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Jordan Alexander Valley, CA
2016 Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Monbousquet Saint Emillion, Fr
2019 Red Blend Overture, Opus One Vineyards Napa, CA
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Jones Family Vineyards Napa, CA
OPUS ONE
2018 Full Bottle
2016 Half Bottle
2016 Bordeaux, Chateau Haut Bergey
2008 Bordeaux, Chateau Haut Selve
2019 Vosne Romanee, Domaine Mongeard Mugnaret,
1964 Chateauneuf Du Pape, L. Bernard
2011 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, Pietro Clementi
Wine
Beer
Draught Beer
Bud Light
Budweiser
Michelob Ultra
Laguitas IPA
Highlands Porter
Clausthaler NA
Bold Rock Hard Cider Dry
Bold Rock Hard Cider IPA
Jim Beam
Makers Mark
Four Roses Small Batch
Knob Creek
Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Early Times Bottled In Bond
Evan Williams Single Barrel
Eagle Rare
George Remus
Ragged Branch Double Oaked
High West
Redemption
Redemption High Rye
Davidson Small Batch
Horse Soldier
Basil Hayden
Woodford Reserve
Dickel Barrel Select
Stellum
Angels Envy
Ezra Brooks Distillers Collection
Rebel Distillers Collection
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Hirsch
Mitchers Small Batch
1792 Small Batch
Larceny Small Batch
I.W. Harper
Basil Hayden Toast
Henry McKenna Single Barrel
Uncle Nearest
Horse Soldier Small Batch
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Old Elk
Rabbit Hole Heigold
Weldon Mills Reserve
Horse Soldier Barrel Proof
Smoke Wagon Small Batch
I.W. Harper 15 Yr
Hudson Baby Bourbon
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Woodford Double Oak
Jefferson Reserve
Old Forrester Statesman Single Barrel
Widow Jane 10 Yr
Bardstown Fusion Series
Bookers
Peerless Single Barrel
Woodford Full Proof
Rabbit Hole Dareringer
Jefferson Ocean
Bulliet
Sazerac
Mitchers
Whistle Pig Piggy Back 6 Yr
Alberta Canadian Rye
Angels Envy Caribbean Cask
Whistle Pig 10 Yr
Spirits
Dessert
House Made Cannoli
Flavors vary daily. Ask your server for details!
Mousse Di Cioccolato
House made chocolate mousse with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts
Tiramisu
Layers of shaved Belgian chocolate, Mascarpone cream, lady fingers dipped in espresso, dark rum, Kahlua
House Made Oreo Pie
Cream cheese sour cream and Oreo filling, chocolate crust, whipped cream
Housemade Gelatos Sorbets
Flavors vary daily. Ask your server for details!
Add 1 Scoop Vanilla
Add 1 scoop vanilla ice cream to any dessert
Affogato
Housemade vanilla ice cream with dark chocolate crumbles espresso
Dessert Trio
Full portions of chocolate mousse, tiramisu, our daily gelato
Buckeye Cheesecake
Peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate ganache and cashews
Cup Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Bacon, Cheddar, Scallions
Bowl Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Bacon, Cheddar, Scallions
Half Salad Special
Mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sunflower seeds, and parmesan, tossed in Antonias Infused Oil and finished with balsamic glaze
Full Salad Special
Mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sunflower seeds, and parmesan, tossed in Antonias Infused Oil and finished with balsamic glaze
Crostini
Smoky ricotta, Mexican chorizo, corn with lime, chipotle aioli
Gelato
Pumkin Spiced Gelato
Sorbet
Banana Sorbet
Ice Cream
Vanilla
Half Pasta Special
House made spaghetti with crumbled Italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and spinach, tossed in a lemon white wine cream and finished with Reggiano parmesan and scallions
Full Pasta Special
House made spaghetti with crumbled Italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and spinach, tossed in a lemon white wine cream and finished with Reggiano parmesan and scallions
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Dredged in Blackening seasoning and pan seared. Served with wild mushroom rice and sauteed cabbage with parmesan. 26.5
Vegetable Of The Day
Grilled Eggplant with Whipped Goat Cheese
Cannoli Flavor Of The Day
Chocolate Chip