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Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA
Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA
Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA
Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA
Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA

Cantina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2889 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ciriaco Colella
  • Catering
    Catering is available upon request.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 2,889 people are saying

Cantina Italiana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 "exceptional flavors" and "authentic Italian cuisine" in the heart of Boston's North End. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "outstanding service," with standout servers like Omar and Orazio enhancing the experience. Despite occasional waits, the "vibrant atmosphere" and "large portions" ensure a "delightful dining experience."
2,889 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. Great food, service, and atmosphere.

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  2. katie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasurable experience every time we come. Wonderful service the moment we sit down. Very attentive with service with refilling water and drinks. Started with the arancini for the appetizers and prosciutto with fresh mozzarella, were outstanding and can’t wait to eat again! Also enjoyed the pistachio martini and main course of the fusilli americano my favorite! Cannot wait to go back soon!

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  3. Jolene

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our specific waitress as not as attentive as others we saw. She did not offer the fresh grated parm to us and we didn’t realize this was an option until half way through our meal. There was no salt and pepper on the table. The noise level in the main dining room was very loud but out back were we sat was quieter and easier to have a conversation. The food was amazing!!!! Everything as delicious and I would high recommend a visit. The atmosphere was good too.

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  4. Tracy

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious homemade pasta, wonderful ambience, and excellent service! We will definitely visit again when we return to Boston.

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    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much for making it special Loved the food

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy night at Cantina Italiana, but hosts, bartenders and service was outstanding. The food was delicious and the servings were large. Great prices. Will be back.

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  7. Erin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a wonderful experience and great place to celebrate a special occasion. Great food, looking forward to the leftovers.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Orazio was our server and he was absolutely AMAZING! We had family in town and wanted to give them a great north end experience and HE DELIVERED above and beyond! I will be going back here again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at the restaurant made us feel welcome and the ambience was perfect.

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  10. Michael

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and service by our waiter, Orazio!!

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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 2889 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 48 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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