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Il Cantinori, New York, NY

Il Cantinori

4.7
4.7
2029 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Il Cantinori, located in Greenwich Village, has been at the forefront of Tuscan cuisine in NYC since its opening in 1983. This old farmhouse with a rustic warmth, stucco walls, wooden beams and voluminous floral arrangements is very romantic and elegant. We combine the unique traditional flavors of the Tuscan countryside with a complete seasonal lunch and dinner menu. We welcome guests with affectionate hospitality, daily specials and a wine list reflective of the northern Italian regions.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 59 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00pm-2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, Sunday 5:00pm-11:00pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00pm-12:00am
  • Phone number
    (212) 673-6044
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frank Minieri
  • Catering
    Northern Italian cuisine (Tuscan)
  • Private party facilities
    Private room up to 20 people. Semi-private up to 45 people. Private room available for 45-100 people
  • Private party contact
    Frank Minieri/Andrew Linardatos: (212) 673-6045
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    University Place & Broadway
  • Parking details
    There is a public lot on the corner of 10th and Broadway and another on the corner of 9th and University Place
  • Public transit
    6, N, R
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 2,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

2,029 Reviews
  1. JanetG

    New York Area

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Il Cantinori is a very special restaurant. We usually go there for special occasions. We have never been disappointed. The food is wonderful, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the ambience is stunning. Nothing negative to say.

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  2. RosemarieK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the ambiance and service. Our waiter, Leo was terrific! The food was very good too.

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  3. KarenP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinners were wonderful. Good (Italian) wines list. Awesome ambiance and service.. Highly recommend.

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  4. Vanessa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, amazing food, and you never know who you’re going to see here!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive service and delicious food 😋 highly recommend

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  6. mjtheatty

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent meal. As usual, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Frank always makes us feel welcome and appreciated and Il Cantinori is definitely our favorite NYC restaurant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Me cuesta entender como hay tantos comentarios sobre la.excelencia de este sitio. El lugar es ruidoso, casi al punto de no poder escucharse, la mesa es incomoda, sillas duras, panera mediocre con una entrada tristisima. Los cockteles son amateurs, en mi vida tone un bloddy Mary tan mal hecho. La comida un detalle aparte. Me trajeron un simple plato se ńoquis pasadisimos, casi que eran un puré. Pregunte amablemente si era habitual servirlos así y me dijeron que si. Me los volvieron a traer y nuevamente iguales, tras lo cual admitieron que se habían preparado mal desde el inicio. Finalmente me cambiaron el plato por unos regatonis con boloñesa. Les faltaba sal en la cocción, la salsa era insípida e insignificante. El plato de mi esposa, unos tallarines con brocoli era tan vulgar en su concepción que daba pena verlo. Gastamos usd 200 por una pasta incomible. El servicio del camarero excelente, el pobre.no sabía dónde esconderse. Imposible volver.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was pleasant-not excellent- and way overpriced.

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  9. Tessa

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants!!! The food is so good!!!!!

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  10. ThomasH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally fantastic experience. Felt welcomed by everyone. The food was great and did not disappoint.

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  11. KellyB

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere here!! best menu item - you can ask for a 3 pasta sampler!!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A memorable night of amazing food, incredible service and a Cosmopolitan to die for!

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  13. LizS

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pasta EVER! Our waiter was adorable. Very charming and romantic spot.

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  14. StevenV

    New York Area

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb evening. Linguine pesto followed by the steak special. Superb. Service was amazing. Frank is The Best.

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  15. EDee

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Returning again - started coming 30 years ago - Food delicious, wonderful staff!

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  16. BarbaraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A classic that stands the test of time. One of the sure fire picks of NYC

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  17. MarinaFoodie

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic - the services the food, the unexpected delicious pre-appetizers ... Our waiter was so helpful and terrific. He clearly loves his job! And the place is beautiful. I haven't been there in 20 years but it more than lived up to my recollection of it.

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  18. CaitlinH

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in NYC!!! such a great neighborhood spot

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  19. TECH

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best dinner I had in NYC all week long. Great service, food, and ambiance.

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  20. EricL

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Seems to have lost its sparkle. Had a good run and still a lovely room. Food mediocre at best.

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  21. StevenV

    New York Area

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely afternoon on the deck - rosé, vitello tonnato and pesto. Willy was fantastic. Really wonderful meal.

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  22. MichaelF

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Always feels like home and one of my relatives prepared my my meal. Stunning, lighting and flowers and excellent service.

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  23. Panda

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Outstanding meal, very attentive staff. Highly recommended

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an outstanding restaurant with great food and service. It is a special place.

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  25. KathyC

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    The service was absolutely rude. We’re lifetime New Yorkers who have always loved neighborhood establishments like Il Cantinori but the service was literally unbelievably rude: When you spend this kind of money for dinner (normal for NYC) you expect basic service. Very sad to post this review because the food is is great, the room is great great, but the service is worse than McDonalds. Nobody cares. Not worth it.

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  26. KimberlyC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we enjoyed the great menu choices... all of our meals were delicious! great welcoming staff and terrific ambiance

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  27. mjtheatty

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had another fantastic meal there. One of our favorite restaurants. Not only is the food excellent, but the atmosphere and everyone that works there is great and makes the customer feel appreciated. The pricing is reasonable for the quality of the food, portion sides and ever changing specials. We took my mother in law to experience it and she raved about it. Once the summer is over and we are back in the city more regularly will definitely be there at least once a month.

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  28. FrequentDiner

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Insanely great food, classy service and a historic venue! Frank is the BEST!

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Service was fantastic. Will definitely go back

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  30. TK719

    New York Area

    628 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    628 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch at Il Cantinori. The space is beautiful and the food is superb. It’s a bit pricey, but with it for the exceptional experience.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While on a visit to the city, we came here on the recommendation of my good friend, a lifetime New Yorker. It was outstanding in every way. The food was beyond spectacular. Frank, the owner, was a delight and an outstanding and entertaining host. 

    1 person found this helpful

  32. TylerC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this restaurant. The service was excellent and we all really enjoyed the menu. We will return!

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  33. GiselaB

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Nothing good to say. Beautiful place, that’s all. Food thumb down

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  34. Chris

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time here after having it on my list of restaurants to visit. I'm glad I finally made it. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Fabrizio F. and his colleagues provided attentive and friendly service.

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  35. StevenV

    New York Area

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening. Wonderful table. Jose was an excellent server. Pastas and veal were both superb. Do hood to see Frank again; he rubs the place so well.

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  36. CB105050

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding. Our server, Domenico is friendly, warm, funny, and professional. The food is delicious. The ambiance is neighborhood - like with a classy feel. We will return again!

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  37. Magic

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love “our” Dominico. Best waiter !!! He makes our dinner the best every time!

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  38. BillR

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Disappointing. Not what it was years ago, as our local friends warned us

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  39. KathyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were here for a special occasion and could not have been happier. Our meals were delicious, the service excellent and the ambiance was lovely.

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  40. Madin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I came here for my birthday and the waiter brought out dessert with a candle for me, sang happy birthday, and gave my sister and I each a glass of prosecco on the house. Amazing service!

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FAQs

Il Cantinori is rated 4.7 stars by 2029 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 59 times today
Google Map for Il Cantinori

32 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Place & Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 12:00pm-2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, Sunday 5:00pm-11:00pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00pm-12:00am
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a public lot on the corner of 10th and Broadway and another on the corner of 9th and University Place
  • Public transit
    6, N, R
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Minieri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 673-6044
  • Catering
    Northern Italian cuisine (Tuscan)
  • Private party facilities
    Private room up to 20 people. Semi-private up to 45 people. Private room available for 45-100 people
  • Private party contact
    Frank Minieri/Andrew Linardatos: (212) 673-6045
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