Cantina Italiana

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   Donna

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Omar was wonderful and everything was delicious but the highlight of the meal was the appetizer special: deep fried zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and marscapone cheese on a bed of arugula dressed with a balsamic reduction and shaved Parmesan. Delectable. The gnocchi were like tiny pillows of heaven and I had to ask for a second bite of my husband’s veal and eggplant dish. We capped off the meal with decaf cappuccinos and the best tiramisu I’ve ever eaten. A must repeat!
   

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   Erin

   VIP

   Tucson

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The ONLY reason it was a 4 was we scheduled our reservation for 5:30 over a month prior, and it was moved to 6 by the restaurant the day before, and we still weren't seated until close to 7. If the restaurant can't take huge parties at the last minute, they shouldn't. We were just a party of 2 and shouldn't have waited that long, especially when our reservation was moved. The staff was lovely, the food divine, ambiance wonderful. Over scheduling has been an issue in the past
   

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   Krissy

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Reservations for 5:30 and didn’t get seated until 6:35.. waited at table for another 15 min before anyone came over and then waited another 45 for food. The food came cold, it wasn’t good at all. Also, we had rented transportation and ended up having to pay another hour of $150.00 because of their lack of organization. We are not happy at all!
   

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   Evonne

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service and dinner were excellent. The restaurant is loud, but I think most restaurants in the North End get pretty loud because of how cozy they are. We had a reservation and my only complaint is that we could not get in the door because there were so many people waiting inside and at the bar. We literally could not get thru. The restaurant could do a better job of encouraging people waiting to do so outside. We watched a party of four stand there for almost an hour and be in everyone’s way. That probably says more about the people, but I think the restaurant could handle it better.
   

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   Robert

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My wife and I had visited from Philadelphia area and really enjoyed our food and quality drinks. The staff was also very kind. We highly recommend the restaurant.
   

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   Dustin

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding! Great food, service, and atmosphere.
   

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   Kate

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a FANTASTIC experience! Omar is the absolute best and was above and beyond accommodating to our every request. Our reservation was on time and barely a wait for such a busy night. Our food was fresh and not one complaint about any meal. We loved the martinis and mocktails. Great Saturday night before a show!
   

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   Pradeep

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Eggplant Parmesan was average below my expectations but desert Terramessui was great
   

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   GEORGE

   Philadelphia

   555 reviews

   5.0

   555 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter was amazing and the food was delicious. We could not have asked for a better time. We're looking to returning in the future.
   

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    Angela

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The authenticity of this true Italian gem was amazing - food was to die for! Service was impeccable- Fatima was the sweetest server I have ever met. She made it a perfect experience for our anniversary/husband’s birthday weekend. I can’t say enough about the warm hospitality of the staff. Again, the homemade pasta and sauce was on point!
    

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