Step through the doors of Antica Trattoria into a classic Italian restaurant and a slice of old New York. Trends come and go, and so do new eateries trying to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Well, Antica Trattoria in Ridgewood has been serving classic Italian cuisine, made from scratch, for the last 37 years. Its 100-year-old copper ceiling has developed a rich patina that lends a historic note to the charming, old school interior.

The dining room resembles a garden in an Italian villa with a central mural painted on one of the stucco walls, and trellises painted on the others. Iron lanterns suspend from the copper ceiling providing soft illumination and a relaxing ambience. Meanwhile, Chef Elio works his magic in the kitchen as he has done for the past 16 years while 20-year veteran waiter, Albino, uses his charm in the front of the house.