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Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA

Cantina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2809 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
An iconic tradition in Boston's "Little Italy", Cantina Italiana serves the tastes that make the North End famous. Started in 1931, Cantina Italiana is the oldest restaurant in the historic North End of Boston. We boast over 90 years of tradition in providing the best in homestyle Italian American and authentic southern Italian cuisine, the freshest New England seafood, and unparalleled service and experience. Cantina Italiana's warm, charming, and traditional atmosphere gives our restaurant a relaxed setting to enjoy you meal amongst the most important parts of your dining and drink experience: family, friends, and of course...food! Enjoy and cheer among us as we would at home: Mangia, Beve, e Buona Salute!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-4577
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ciriaco Colella
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon request.
  • Neighbourhood
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Fleet Street
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking after 4:00pm daily. The cost is $24 per car. We also validate @ the Parcel 7 garage near Haymarket Square.
  • Public transit
    Closest stops are North Station and Haymarket
  • Entertainment
    We are offering a special menu on SUNDAYS from 12:00pm-10:30pm, 2 courses for $25.00.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 2,809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cantina Italiana is a beloved staple in Boston's North End, acclaimed for its "perfect" authentic Italian cuisine and "amazing" service. Diners rave about its homemade pasta, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere. Long-time server Omar is a standout, ensuring a memorable experience. While it can get noisy, the food is "absolutely delicious" and worth the visit.

2,809 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was excellent, we were greeted promptly by our waiter Orazio. He gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and we never felt rushed throughout dinner. We had the calamari that was some of the most tender calamari that we ever had. I had the chicken saltimbocca and my husband the parm. Both dishes were very good. We would definitely return if we find ourselves in the neighborhood again.

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  2. Susan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful lunch with my three children. Antonette was our server and was very sweet and checked in with us a couple of times. Great service. My gnocchi was outstanding.

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  3. Becky

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10. Everyone’s food was outstanding and the service was excellent!

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  4. Nancy

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service and wonderful food. Large portions of beautifully-crafted Italian fare. We tried a variety of items- the gnocchi, chicken parmesan, spaghetti, all excellent. Reasonable wine and drink list. You pay a bit more than other places, but it was worth it! Also, the server was very mindful and attentive and gave great suggestions.

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  5. Ryan

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian dining experience and atmosphere. Great wine options and in the heart of the North End!

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  6. Ryan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were awesome, food was fantastic. Great homemade pasta

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  7. Nicholas

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant! Great food and service!

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  8. Todd

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic Italian cuisine!!! Book early, it’s worth it!

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  9. Jim

    Greater Boston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. A bit noisy but expected on a Saturday.

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  10. Molly

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here twice and have been impressed both times with the quality of service and the food. The service is prompt and friendly and portions are generous. So far, this is my favorite place to dine in the North End.

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FAQs

Cantina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 723-4577.

Cantina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 2809 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cantina Italiana

346 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fleet Street
  • Neighbourhood
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking after 4:00pm daily. The cost is $24 per car. We also validate @ the Parcel 7 garage near Haymarket Square.
  • Public transit
    Closest stops are North Station and Haymarket
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ciriaco Colella
  • Entertainment
    We are offering a special menu on SUNDAYS from 12:00pm-10:30pm, 2 courses for $25.00.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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