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Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA

Cantina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2802 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,802 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.

2,802 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Jim

    Greater Boston

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Molly

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Faye

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and the staff were very nice and attentive. Glad I discovered this gem, will def be back.

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  5. RichardC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, warm atmosphere Everything we ordered was delicious: arancini, Caesar salad (crisp), salmon entree (sizable portion expertly prepared and the gnocchi

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  6. Laura

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation and were promptly seated. *Valet is available but is $30 cash - and you have to pay on arrival. Zero complaints about the food. Everything we ordered (garlic bread, Caesarsalad, salmon, gnocchi, and chicken parm, and tiramisu for dessert) was amazing. But did feel a little rushed to leave unfortunately.

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  7. Keith

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service, very happy with everything. Highly recommended!

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  8. Steve

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive and friendly and checked in often. Bread came to the table fast - very important. The food was great - some classic Italian dishes - and the desserts were also yummy desserts with some lemon cello.

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  9. Paul

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service top notch don’t sleep on this place a must try in the north end!

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  10. Annalisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great experience. Food was excellent- from fried calamari to pasta to entrees. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. Portions are generous. They were very behind on reservations but once we were seated we felt very well taken care of. There wasn’t an empty table in the restaurant but our server was very attentive and calm. It is quite loud so not the place for a romantic evening for two.

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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 2802 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 PM
Booked 39 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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