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DINING ANTHONY’S RISTORANTE
Chicken Piccata
Chef Joseph Trapani, Jolynne Trapani and Shawn Hess
ADDRESS
107 Court St., Bay St. Louis
CONTACT
228.389.7582
WEBSITE
anthonysristorantebsl.com
HOURS
Wed-Fri, 4-9:30 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
story and photos by Anne Pitre
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In the heart of Old Town Bay St.
Louis, Anthony’s Ristorante is redefining Italian fine dining on the Mississippi
Gulf Coast. Owned by Chef Joseph Trapani and his mother, Jolynne Trapani, this restaurant is more than a new culinary venture—it’s the continuation of the Trapani family’s legacy of culinary excellence.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the elegance. A stately bar glows with candlelight, framed by a grand piano, candelabras, and plush seating. Beyond it lies a spacious dining room crowned with crystal chandeliers, while the upstairs balcony evokes the romance of the Coast. It’s a space that feels both refined and welcoming—just like the
Trapanis themselves.
Joseph has a heart as big as his heritage, and has built a menu that beautifully balances old-world Italian tradition with modern sophistication. Every recipe, every garnish, feels personal—developed in love and served with pride.
At the bar, mixologist Jacob crafts cocktails that are as inventive as they
are elegant. The Paper Plane is a beautiful bourbon cocktail, bright and citrus-forward, with notes of grapefruit. The Caprese Martini is a rare savory delight—olive-oil-washed Beefeater Gin and clarified tomato juice. It is garnished with a caprese skewer with mozzarella pearls, and a cherry tomato wrapped in a basil leaf. The combination is delicate,