Cantina Italiana
$$ • Italian, Vegetarian
Hours:
346 Hanover St, Boston
(617) 723-4577
About Cantina Italiana
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Spaghetti and Meatballs with Ricotta
Bombolotti Alla Vodka
Gnocchi Alla Norcina
Parmigiana Di Pollo
Meatballs Appetizer
Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken Parmigiana
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Chicken Parmesan
Lasagna Al Forno
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Hours
| Monday | 4 - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 11PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 11PM |
| Friday | 12 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 10PM |
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Cantina Italiana is a North End gem, offering a warm welcome and exceptional service. The restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes, featuring meals like Chicken Saltimbocca, Spaghetti with little necks, lasagna, gnocchi alla norcia, eggplant parm, and bistecca alla pizzaiola. The food is consistently delicious, with highlights such as the delicate arancini appetizer paired with a flavorful red marinara sauce and the very good pasta Carbonara. Broccoli rabe is served just right, with enough garlic to enhance its taste without being oily. The Chicken Scarpariello is delicious, and the Chicken Geno with eggplant and fontina is terrific. The homemade pastas are a must-try.
Service is warm and friendly, with attentive staff making every visit a great experience. Customers praise the food as fabulous homey Italian fare, and the staff are always attentive but not overbearing. The restaurant has a nice, old-school Italian vibe and is recognized as the oldest restaurant in the North End. The atmosphere is enhanced by occasional live music, such as an accordion player, making evenings even more special. The restaurant has a reputation for making an awesome espresso martini, and the wine suggestions are excellent. Customers appreciate the staff’s extra effort to keep tables clean and glasses full of fresh ice water. Many visitors, including those who come regularly for over 12 years, say they always make sure to eat at Cantina Italiana when in Boston. It is highly recommended for anyone seeking excellent food and exceptional service.