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Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA

Cantina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2871 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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 2,871 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cantina Italiana offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Boston's North End with "excellent food" and "friendly and efficient staff." Guests praise the "amazing service" and large portions of delicious Italian classics. Although it can be busy and noisy, the lively atmosphere and "exceptional" service make it a favorite for many.

2,871 Reviews
  1. Cate

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Cantina Italiana for over 35 years and are NEVER disappointed!! Service and food are amazing. Special thanks to Omar for making my birthday special tonight!!

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  2. barbara

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal and love the staff they are friendly and go out of their way to make your experience above and beyond !

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  3. Brian

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very friendly and efficient staff.

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  4. Brandon

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was in Boston from Long Island, this place was great, big portions and very tasty. Definitely will be back

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  5. Gabby

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on Valentine's day so of course it was very busy, but it was nice! I think for the price point in North End it was good! We got the garlic bread which I think is probably worth skipping. My boyfriend and I both got the chicken parm which was good. They had a great drink selection. Dessert was awesome, they had a special chocolate lava cake which was delicious. Coffee was also good.

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  6. John

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was absolutely the best made the night. Food was amazing, def go back….

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  7. Hannah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were amazing! I got the Bombolotti All Buongustaia and it was so good and I had leftovers for the next day.

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  8. Roger

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, but we (party of 3) felt unnecessarily rushed. We were told upon being seated that we had a limited time at the table, and the server, while otherwise pleasant, seemed concerned about the progression of our meal. When we were getting towards the end of our entrees, well before the time allotment for the table, the server dropped off to go containers without our even being given the opportunities to order dessert. The restaurant is fine, but given the many great restaurants in the North End, we will not be back.

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  9. Janice

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian restaurant in Boston. Great food and wonderful location!

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  10. Kyle

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food, and ambience was amazing. I will definitely recommend cantina Italiana to any individual

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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 2871 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 38 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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