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Cantina Italiana, Boston, MA

Cantina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2775 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 2,775 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 offers a delightful North End dining experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the attentive waitstaff, especially Omar and Orazio, who make every visit memorable. The restaurant's classic Italian dishes and welcoming atmosphere make it a "neighborhood gem" worth returning to.

2,775 Reviews
  1. Joanie

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food, particularly the Caesar salad and homemade Italian sausage. Strolling accordion player was a nice touch.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Italian food you will eat. Great service

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  3. Kathryn

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not seated till one hour after reservation time. Place was packed on Saturday night, understandable, but don’t overbook. People weren’t leaving and tables not turning. Food was excellent so would be a 5 star but an hour after res is not acceptable.

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  4. Maureen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great! We had a big delay between antipasto and first plates. but our waiter was aware and constantly checking on our orders! One came out with the wrong sauce but was quickly changed.

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  5. Taneisha

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was incredible and food was absolutely delicious! Great first time experience

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  6. Marci

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining here, it won’t be the last. I had a reservation, arrived on time and our table was ready. The service was outstanding. Very attentive and the food excellent. We were a party of 5 and all ordered something different, all enjoyed.

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  7. Monique

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was great and the portions were very large. The food is authentic and vibe was very casual. Would definitely come back!

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  8. Susan

    Cornwall

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reserved a table for 8.30pm but didn't get seated until 9am. Nowhere to wait except on the street. Grumpy girl on reception. Food was OK but definately not the best in Boston and we have only been here 2 days. Living on its past reputation

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  9. Ezalino

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My only complaint was that we had reservations for 2 at 7:00 pm and were not seated until 7:30 pm. There was no conversation with staff as far as why we weren't being seated and not even an apology for seating us 30 minutes late. To top it off, others who arrived after us (parties of 3+) were seated before us. All of this caused some stress in our party since we had a tour to attend at 8:30 pm, so our dinner was rushed.

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  10. Amy

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The recommendations were spot on! This restaurant had great food, great service and a great atmosphere. Enjoy!

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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 2775 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 44 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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