Pizza Antica is about more than just the pizza. Before you set eyes on the pizza portion of the menu at this Town Center Apartments-area eatery, check out the decadent Italian entrees made with premium ingredients. Tuscan fried chicken, pan-seared New York strip steak and pan-seared swordfish are three of the unique entree options, but appetizers like baked fresh ricotta, castelvetrano olives or fried Brussels sprouts will really whet your appetite.

The menu at Pizza Antica changes based on which California-sourced ingredients are available depending on the season. Those with food allergies will even appreciate the kitchen’s gluten-free pizza dough and pasta — all prepared in a certified gluten-free facility. Pizza Antica is excellent for group or single outings, as it offers an atmosphere of casual Italian dining with a formal dining taste. Regulars recommend the Brussels sprout salad, Caesar salad and any of the specialty pizzas, but if you're feeling adventurous, try the roasted squid pizza topped with tomato, red onions, chili, marjoram and aioli. Want a classic style? Enjoy the margherita with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil and you'll see why so many locals love these pies.

Pizza Antica
3600 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 299-0500
www.pizzaantica.com/locations
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