Cantina Italiana
Cantina Italiana
Family recipe of house-made angus beef meatballs in ragu, shaved parmesan.
Aged Parma Ham, fresh Mozzarella in olive oil, basil.
PEI mussels sauted with garlic and parsley in a white wine and herb broth, croutons.
Fried calamari, hot cherry peppers, marinara.
Cured Italian meats, cheeses, house-made pickled pickled vegetables, cracked olives, stuffed cherry peppers.
Imported fresh mozzarella, heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, roasted red peppers, basil.
Pan-seared shrimp in a garlic butter, white white, and lemon sauce, croutons.
Fried arborio rice balls mixed with angus beef bolognese ragu and asiago cheese.
Romaine, radicchio, plum tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, and house-made creamy Italian.
Cup of hearty cannellini beans in a vegetable broth with fideo di pasta, and Parmesan.
Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan.
Baby arugula, olive oil and lemon, shaved Parmesan, balsamic glaze.
Handmade ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara sauce.
House-made potato dumplings, San Marzano tomato sauce, Fiore di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.
Chef's signature lasagna, layers of house-made pasta, beschamel, angus beef rag, smothered in mozzarella and parmesan.
Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, smoked pancetta, and shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Handmade fusili pasta, handmade spicy sausage, broccoli rabe, white wine, Pecorino Romano.
House-made scialatielli pasta in a Romano cheese and cracked pepper sauce.
House-made scialatielli pasta in a basil and cheese pesto, roasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan.
Chef's authentic presentation of the classic Bolognese, slow braised angus beef, house-made scialatielli pasta.
Boneless, pan-seared chicken, garlic, broccoli florets, handmade fusili pasta, Parmigiano, Pecorino Romano, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce.
Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, handmade spicy sausage, marinara sauce, parmesan, and crumbled goat cheese.
Italian-American classic of imported spaghetti and angus beef meatballs, in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with a dollop of hand dipped ricotta.
Imported golden grain spaghettii served with jumbo shrimp, in a garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce.
Local, countneck clams, olive oil, garlic and Italian parsley, and imported golden grain pasta.
Our signature house-made bombolotti pasta, North Atlantic lobster tail, shrimp, in a spicy fra diavola sauce.
House-made scialatelle pasta, Canadian salmon bites, and spinach, in a tomato cream sauce.
Cured Italian meats, cheeses, pickled jardiniere, cracked olives, red peppers.
.Steak-cut potato fries tossed in white truffle oil, truffle peelings, and parmesan.
Grilled crostini topped with dressed plum tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella.
Romaine, radicchio, plum tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, julienned carrots, house-made creamy Italian.
Baby arugula, olive oil and lemon, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze.
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, basil.
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Parma ham.
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Roman Artichoke, mushrooms, cooked ham.
Fior di Latte mozzarella, shaved parmesan, broccoli rabe, crumbled spicy Italian sausage.
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, champignon mushrooms.
Creamy burrata mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, Parma ham, arugula, shaved parmesan.
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, caramelized onions, Italian sausage.
San Marzano tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, ricotta, spicy salami, spicy chili oil.
Parma ham, Fior di Latte mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, and cold pressed olive oil.
House-made sirloin meatballs, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella.
Mortadella, capicola, spicy salami, provolone, shaved onion, tomato, romaine, oil and seasoning.
Breaded chicken breast, shaved parmesan, roasted peppers, dressed arugula.
Sauted seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, basil pesto, fontina cheese.
Golden grain spaghetti served YOUR WAY in a cherry tomato "marechiara" wine sauce or vodka tomato cream served with your choice of fresh seasonal seafood.
Handmade spinach and ricotta tortelloni, Parma ham, and sweet peas in a white cream sauce.
Oven baked pasta with handmade spicy sausage, marinara, parmesan, crumbled goat cheese.
Rigatoni pasta, pancetta, and shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Handmade ricotta cheese filled ravioli, marinara sauce.
House-made potato dumplings, marinara sauce, Fiore di Latte mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.
Italian-American classic of imported spaghetti and angus beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce.
Sauted and pounded chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce, served with a side of rigatoni pasta.
Oven baked New England Scrod topped with toasted lemon breadcrumbs, served with side of sauted broccoli florets.
Lightly breaded all-natural, pounded chicken breast, marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmesan, served with side of rigatoni pasta.
Oven roasted, wild salmon filet over sauted Popeye spinach.
Pan-seared and sauted with roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, and exotic mushrooms in a sauce of white wine, filet of tomato, and fresh rosemary.
Pan-seared and sauted with foraged mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce topped with Parma ham and mozzarella.
Lightly breaded, layered with pan-fried eggplant, marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmesan.
Pan-seared and sauted in a lemon, capers, and white wine sauce.
Egg batter dipped and sauted in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Lightly breaded, rag bolognese or marinara, baked with mozzarella and parmigiano * Parmigiana served with our house-made bombolotti pasta *.
Fresh catch fish of the day, North Atlantic lobster tail and claws, jumbo shrimp, calamari, PEI mussels, local clams, and local diver scallops, grilled and sauted then tossed in a "Salmoriglio" lemon, garlic, and parsley oil, served with gremolata croutons.
Grilled and sliced, all natural veal chop paillard, 2 Italian sausages, and 2 Statler bone-in chicken breast al brick, in a roasted garlic and rosemary oil, served with grilled Borretane onions and truffle parmesan fries.
Chocolate, pistachio, and rum-flavored Ice Cream, candied cherries and almonds on a coconut graham cracker crust.
Handmade amaretto soaked lady fingers, chantilly cream, and sweet mascarpone, diced almonds, crushed amaretti.
Handmade espresso-soaked lady fingers, sweet mascarpone, cocoa.
Cannoli pastry shell filled with house-made ricotta cream, citrus zest, dipped in chocolate chips.
Handmade, all-natural lemon sorbet, fresh mint.
Expresso over vanilla ice cream.
food
Scialatielli Cacio Pepe
Polpette (meatballs)
Bombolotti Alla Buongustaia
a view of an italian restaurant
Scialatelle with Salmon
Spaghetti con polpette
Pistachio martini
ribs, food
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food, dessert
Bombolotti alla Buongustaia and Scialatielli with Genoese Pesto
outside
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pasta, pasta dish, food
interior
interior, sushi and sashimi
Seafood bombolotti
Outside restaurant
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paella, food
Menu cover
Tubular pasta with vodka sauce
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Didge C.
Oct 12, 2024
Food: excellent! Had their own made pasta dish with spicy sausage.....wow Service: again excellent, our server had worked here for 30 years, that speaks for itself! Friendly and extremely knowledgeable ( Oratzee? ) Ambiance: Old world and wonderful Come again? Hell yeah!
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Emily D.
Sep 12, 2024
After an evening stroll through Boston, my husband and I were looking for a place to eat and saw online that Cantina Italiana was still open. Deciding to give it a try, we made our way there.The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, but what really stood out was our waitress--she was incredibly warm and welcoming. The hostess, though, seemed a bit tired. Long day, perhaps? Hope you're doing okay, girl.Our food arrived promptly, within 10-15 minutes. I went with the spaghetti allo scampo, while my husband opted for the bombolotti alla boungustalia. The bombolotti was a little thick, bot sure if it needed to be cooked more-- but we thought it was okay. We both found the scampo to be the star of the meal--the lemony flavor was absolutely perfect.I'd order that scampo again. The sauce stays with you, making you somewhat eager to taste it again--however I wouldn't hesitate to try other places!Parking is horrible, by the way. but at the same time I wouldn't hesitate to try other locations in the area.
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Chloe B.
Sep 8, 2024
As a hungry traveler walking up and down the streets trying to find dinner, this was the one spot that had room for me (and good reviews!). The food lives up to the hype. I had the "bombolotti alla buongustia" and it was DELICIOUS. Fresh pasta, fresh sauce, sausage, fresh basil, and goat cheese. 11/10.Taking a star off because as a solo traveler, the waitress did initially say they don't serve single people. This was crazy to me since there were so many open 2-seater tables! I had to ask for a bar table, but in the end, I got my food and it worked out. Restaurant was loud, but the bar had a good view of the street.I would definitely come back on my next trip to Boston.
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Kimi L.
Jun 11, 2024
I love Cantina! Our service is always perfection! The food always so wonderful. The ambiance is a dream!The pistachio martini is amazing!
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Stephanie V.
Aug 30, 2024
Service was great. Very friendly staff. Attentive. Food was great! Authentic. It's listed that they have AC, which is rare for restaurants in the north end, they did not have the AC on and it was a little too warm. So, if it's summer, plan accordingly. It was nice outside, but the lack of flowing air made us not want to stay too long. Obviously, that did not impact my review, though. Would go back in a heart beat! What we really liked about it is that they are open for lunch!
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Jack T.
Aug 10, 2024
The house-made gnocchi alla norcina was my favorite Italian pasta in the North End! The large gnocchi combined with a veal marsala tasting black truffle sauce, mushrooms, and sausage crumbles was such an incredible flavor profile! They serve large pasta meal portions. I was able to get service at the bar right away. I cannot recommend their pasta enough!
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Jose D.
Aug 24, 2024
Service was exception from the moment we stepped in.Best Martini I ever had with the Pistachio Martini. Had some nut chunks that complimented the drink perfectly.Are bruschetta and split the Lasagna which was still a big plate!One of my fav places in little Italy and very reasonable prices.
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Molly L.
Jun 20, 2024
We came here for dinner in a week night and were able to get a table without a wait. This restaurant is nice with AC inside and booths and tables throughout the restaurant. The ambiance is also more than casual, since there's dim lighting. The hostess and staff were all great and welcoming. There was even a violinist who came by our table to serenade us with a love song (for a tip). We ordered the eggplant parmesan, veal saltimbocca with pasta in vodka sauce on the side, bruschetta, a couple of drinks, and also had some bread. The complementary bread was dry and not warm, probably the worst part of the meal. The pasta sauce, including the vodka sauce and the sauce with the pasta that came with the eggplant parmesan, was just ok, since we found them a bit muted. But the food otherwise was very good, the eggplant was moist and soft, and my partner enjoyed his veal as well.
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Courtney S.
Jun 10, 2024
Zero ambience. But, unlike many of the nearby Italian restaurants, they do have a full bar and a bar you can eat at. Service was good. Food was ok. Not great. I won't rush back
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Tim H.
Oct 12, 2024
While I haven't eaten here I probably never will. The absolute rudest host I have ever encountered. If this is a preview of their attitude I can spend my money elsewhere.
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