Antonette’s of East Hills

Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights serves a ragu, which incorporates meatballs, sausage and short ribs, and is served with ricotta over cappellini.

Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights serves patrons hearty Italian cuisine in an opulent atmosphere in Roslyn Heights.

Patrons mingle at the bar at Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.

From left, Stephan Pappas, Stu Greenwald and Nicole Nahmias, all of Great Neck, dine together at a cozy table near the bar of Antonette's of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.

Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights decor does not call to mind a farmhouse or a barn or a butcher shop; with its creamy table linens, upholstered chairs and copious drapery, it actually looks like a fancy restaurant.

Baked clams are a classic starter at Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.

Pasta fagioli, soup with cannellini beans and macaroni, is a warming winter starter at Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.

The grilled octopus appetizer, which arrives with roasted potatoes and cherry tomatoes, is a gutsy take on a new classic at Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.

Veal saltimbocca with cheese, sage and proscuitto is a specialty at Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.

Chef Leo Rodriguez plates entrees in the kitchen of Antonette’s of East Hills in Roslyn Heights.