Antonella's Ristorante is back in full operation after being closed for approximately a year. The new owner, Lyle Koch, brings a wealth of both formal training and practical experience in the restaurant business. Lyle has degrees in both business and hotel/restaurant management as well as in culinary arts. His twenty years of practical experience includes a stint as a chef in a restaurant in Newport Beach and as a director of operations for Scott's Seafoods in San Francisco.
Manager Antonio Peņa, Executive Chef Eric Smith, and a staff of twenty employees ably assist Lyle to prepare and serve their Italian cuisine. The menu boasts gourmet pizza, family-style meals, a children's menu, and breads, desserts, and pizza dough prepared in-house. The wine list includes both Italian and domestic vintages.
Antonella's serves nightly specials Monday through Sunday and lunch Monday through Friday. Lyle rates his food at four and one-half stars, but keeps the prices reasonable. When asked if he had made any major physical changes to the interior, Lyle indicated that he had not. Former patrons should find themselves in familiar surroundings.
Join with me as we welcome Lyle Koch and his staff as Antonella's returns to our Rose Garden neighborhood with great Italian cuisine that we all enjoy!
