Pizza Antica in Lafayette combines the traditions of Italian cuisine with California’s fresh, artisanal ingredients to create an extensive menu of wood-fired pizza, savory meat and fish dishes, and house-made pasta. The restaurant is known for its crispy, thin crust pizza that comes in standard combinations as well as an array of unique ingredients, such as pancetta, radicchio, and local goat cheese. Try the signature Fennel Sausage pizza topped with Portobello mushrooms and roasted onions. Another favorite is the Heirloom Potato pizza with caramelized onions and white truffle oil.

Stop in for their Happy Hour, held weekdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for discounted eats and drinks. Enjoy their Fried Calamari ($5) with Calabrian chili, mint, and aioli paired with a glass of house-selected white or red wine or draft beer. Pizza Antica also offers a special brunch-inspired menu every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with omelets, French toast, and breakfast pizza.

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