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Chic Tuscan restaurant serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
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Address: 3650 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 632-1000
Website: http://www.cantinetta.com/
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We are a small Tuscan restaurant with locations in Wallingford, Madison Valley and Bellevue specializing in local, seasonal ingredients and Italian wine.
Reviews
Kyle Cooley
Good Italian food, incredible vibe. It’s built into what used to be a residential house so it’s very homey and welcoming. The little touches of decor and excellent lighting make this a perfect spot for a date or reunion with good friends. Now, onto the food.
I was a little bit disappointed by the focaccia. I’m not sure if I just got a bad batch, but the texture was just not what you’d expect from a focaccia—lacking any real chew or crunch, this was more like a cornbread or a pound cake. It still tasted good, but I wouldn’t order it again.
The burrata is nice, though it mostly feels like a collection of ingredients on a plate rather than a thoughtfully prepared dish. The chef could do a little more to elevate it and bring it all together.
Both of my mains were excellent. The pappardelle alla bolognese has perfect house-made pasta and rich, meaty sauce. That one is not to be missed. The filetto di manzo (beef filet) was cooked perfectly rare, as I requested. The hearty polenta has an incredible texture and the mushroom shavings give a huge umami boost, all making for a simply great bite.
I also tried a selection of desserts, some dining in and some to go. The zeppole was easily the highlight and should not be missed. It’s enough to split for 2 (though you may want a whole one to yourself after the first bite). The other desserts were decent, but nowhere near as good as the zeppole.
Overall, there are a few small aspects that could use improvement, but I really enjoyed sitting in that lovely space, visiting with the friendly staff, and having a few amazing dishes.
… moreI was a little bit disappointed by the focaccia. I’m not sure if I just got a bad batch, but the texture was just not what you’d expect from a focaccia—lacking any real chew or crunch, this was more like a cornbread or a pound cake. It still tasted good, but I wouldn’t order it again.
The burrata is nice, though it mostly feels like a collection of ingredients on a plate rather than a thoughtfully prepared dish. The chef could do a little more to elevate it and bring it all together.
Both of my mains were excellent. The pappardelle alla bolognese has perfect house-made pasta and rich, meaty sauce. That one is not to be missed. The filetto di manzo (beef filet) was cooked perfectly rare, as I requested. The hearty polenta has an incredible texture and the mushroom shavings give a huge umami boost, all making for a simply great bite.
I also tried a selection of desserts, some dining in and some to go. The zeppole was easily the highlight and should not be missed. It’s enough to split for 2 (though you may want a whole one to yourself after the first bite). The other desserts were decent, but nowhere near as good as the zeppole.
Overall, there are a few small aspects that could use improvement, but I really enjoyed sitting in that lovely space, visiting with the friendly staff, and having a few amazing dishes.
Purnashree Joshi
The tiramisu was quite disappointing!! Surprising for an Italian restaurant to miss such a classic dessert. Our server seemed rushed while taking our order and there was very little interaction, busy serving the big group of people.
The overall ambiance is nice and lively, but can get too loud. This visit didn’t meet expectations compared to their Bellevue location, which has been much better in our experience.
… moreThe overall ambiance is nice and lively, but can get too loud. This visit didn’t meet expectations compared to their Bellevue location, which has been much better in our experience.
Michelle Codd Homes
I love this little neighborhood gem. Always buzzing and great bites. Had “The Last Word” cocktail and was great! Had a reservation for 3
… moreEmily Radecki
We’ve gone here twice, and both times the service and food was delicious. Delicious Al dente pasta, great wine selection, amazing focaccia. This place has our favorite tiramisu as well! Ambiance is also lovely, it’s my favorite date night spot. I’m a big fan of cozy, neighborhood restaurant vibes.
… moreShannon (16Volt)
Surprisingly, good but not excellent. The focaccia was meh. Caprese, meh. Figuring I had to have the fresh pasta and did the gnocchi. It was average (certainly not for the price). It was bland, extremely lightly sauced. A single dash of parm would have made a difference. The portion size was good but you can only eat so much gnocchi. My spouse had another dish (can’t remember which right now) but got 4 pieces of pasta. Very nicely cooked and decent flavor. But. When the bill came it was impossible to not feel fleeced. I’m doing 4 stars because the service was great but food wise you can do allot better for the price in my opinion.
… moreCrysInStall
Wonderful dinner, great wine and food! I loved the clams and fish the most, I’m not entirely sure I would order the same pasta dishes again. I would probably try their other pasta!
… moreJace Durako
Amazing experience at this cute, neighborhood restaurant. Every dish our group had was amazing and trust me, we tried almost everything. The pork belly and risotto were incredible. The tomatoes on the caprese salad were so fresh and juicy. The best part was the top notch service provided. Anastasia was knowledgeable, friendly and checked in on the table the perfect amount. Everyone else was great and we loved the team service aspect. Will definitely dine here again!
… moreShandra G
Food was incredible. Everything we ordered was delicious.
Service was okay. The male server with curly hair was a delight. The others seemed standoffish even when I tried to be friendly. Maybe that’s the vibe they want?
But the reason for a low rating is the disgusting tables. The tables they put our bare silverware on. I spilled a little sauce and wiped it with my napkin – it left black streaks on my napkin. I even tried wiping another table after the servers cleaned it – same black dirt left on my napkin. They need to do a more thorough cleaning before they open each night.
If you look around the place, it is like there is soot streaks everywhere, including the air vents, as well as cobwebs. Doesn’t help that the first table they sat us at smelled like sewage…
Food was so good, I would still consider eating here (but I’m assuming the kitchen is clean). I’m just hoping this review gets management’s attention because it seems like an easy problem to fix.
… moreService was okay. The male server with curly hair was a delight. The others seemed standoffish even when I tried to be friendly. Maybe that’s the vibe they want?
But the reason for a low rating is the disgusting tables. The tables they put our bare silverware on. I spilled a little sauce and wiped it with my napkin – it left black streaks on my napkin. I even tried wiping another table after the servers cleaned it – same black dirt left on my napkin. They need to do a more thorough cleaning before they open each night.
If you look around the place, it is like there is soot streaks everywhere, including the air vents, as well as cobwebs. Doesn’t help that the first table they sat us at smelled like sewage…
Food was so good, I would still consider eating here (but I’m assuming the kitchen is clean). I’m just hoping this review gets management’s attention because it seems like an easy problem to fix.
Gracie Ericson
Perfect date night spot. The price is extremely reasonable for the quality of food, the portions, and the overall atmosphere. As you know, we order a lot on the menu when we attend restaurants to review. We enjoyed everything on the menu including the cocktails.
… moreAndreina Quezada
Mixed drinks were flavorful and strong. We had the risotto and gnocchi. Both delicious and good-size portions. Prices were fair. The fresh focaccia for an appetizer was amazing.
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