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Boardman · Youngstown · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 17, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Antone's Kitchen & Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Antone's is exactly what you'd expect from a casual neighborhood Italian spot in Boardman — familiar names, approachable prices, zero pretension. Nobody here is trying to impress you, and honestly, that's kind of refreshing. It's a list built for people who want a glass of something decent with their pasta and don't want to think too hard about it.
The roughly 20-35 bottle list leans heavily on recognizable brands — J. Lohr, Woodbridge, Jackson Triggs, Oyster Bay — with a few Italian touches like Chianti Ruffino and Masi that nod to the kitchen's heritage. The geographic spread looks ambitious on paper (Italy, California, Argentina, British Columbia) but in practice this is greatest-hits territory, not an exploration. There's no real depth to any single region, and adventurous drinkers will hit a wall fast. That said, the Almos Mendoza Malbec and the Cassini Quattro Blend add just enough interest to keep things from feeling totally phoned-in.
The estimated 6-10 glass pours mirror the bottle list — solid standbys that get the job done without any surprises. Don't expect a rotating program or anything seasonal; this is a set-it-and-forget-it glass selection. If you're splitting a pasta bowl with a friend and just want something cold and red or crisp and white, you'll be fine.
J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon — $51.00
At the top of their price range but J. Lohr Seven Oaks is a genuinely reliable, full-flavored Cab that typically runs $60-70 at most restaurants. Getting it here at $51 means you're actually paying close to retail markup rather than the usual 3x gouge — a solid deal for a bottle that holds its own.
Cassini Quattro Blend
Most people at a table will reach for the Malbec or the Chianti, but this British Columbia blend from Cassini is the curveball worth ordering. BC wines rarely show up on Ohio lists, and a Quattro-style blend — typically a Bordeaux variety mashup — is unusual enough to make you look like you know something the rest of the table doesn't.
White Zinfandel
It's 2024. There's a Malbec, a Masi, and a Chianti on the same list. Skip the White Zin and spend the same money on literally anything else here.
Chianti Ruffino + Pasta Bowl
Ruffino Chianti and a tomato-based pasta is one of the most reliable combinations in Italian-American dining for a reason — the high-acid Sangiovese cuts right through the richness of the sauce and keeps every bite tasting fresh. It's not original, but it works every single time.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Antone's isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — the list is fair-priced and honest, which is more than you can say for a lot of places charging twice as much for the same bottles. Send a friend here for dinner without hesitation; just tell them to skip the White Zin.
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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