Vibrant outfit with exposed bricks & a wood ceiling serving Italian classics & cocktails.
Canto Restaurants in NYC
Upper West Side 2014 Broadway, NYC, NY 10023 646-360-3857 West Village 117 Perry Street, NYC, NY 10014 315-257-5473
Marlene Canavati
I had the best Valentine’s Day at Canto. The vibes, food, and drinks were delicious! The staff was so kind, especially Ana, our waitress. For the girlies, the frozen espresso martini is a must-try! Will definitely be coming back. What an amazing time
… moreSophia Lam
A well-decorated and intimate Italian restaurant in West Village. We ordered the vodka rigatoni and ravioli dishes, and they were both amazing! It’s also on the more affordable side compared to other restaurants in the area. The only downside was the service. We had reservations, but still had to wait a bit. Then when we were actually seated, we received the window/bar seats instead of a table.
… moreAmandip Kaur
Solid drink menu: frozen espresso martini was very good. Pasta was good too. We didn’t have reservation and didn’t have to wait… so it’s great if you’re spontaneous type. Atmosphere was pretty and we loved the Christmas decor but seating is tight (tables were very close to one another). Service was great and overall pleasant experience.
… moreKathryn
There was quite a long wait despite having a reservation (about 45 minutes), but given the restaurant’s stellar reputation and impeccable ambiance, it’s easy to see why guests are happy to linger. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting—tables are close together, which only adds to the charm—and every dish we tried was outstanding. My group shared several appetizers and entrées to sample a bit of everything, and not a single bite disappointed. And of course, the frozen espresso martinis—the entire reason we came to Canto—absolutely lived up to the hype. Highly recommend giving Canto a try; it’s well worth the wait!!
… moreFrankie
Canto West Village is such a beautiful, cozy little restaurant with a great vibe. The food was really good, the lasagna alla bolognese and the shrimp pasta both hit the spot. The espresso martini and raspberry spritzer were absolutely delicious, and our waitress was very kind and attentive.
The only downside was that, even with a reservation, we weren’t given a table. We were seated in a small corner at the bar, and it was a bit uncomfortable since our plates could barely fit. Other than that, we enjoyed the experience and the food.
… moreZach Armitstead
Small spot but very efficient with the space. Staff was accommodating with our stroller and little one. Drinks were great, portions were good size, menu had options for everyone. Will be back.
… moreFrederick Curtis
This is a such a beautiful, welcoming, and quaint spot. We came here midday Sunday for a couple martinis, and it was worth every minute. Ana was our bartender and she is absolutely amazing. Making well made cocktails is a skill, and she is one of the best I’ve encountered throughout my global travels. Her drinks are tasty, well balanced, and the perfect amount of booze. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcome. It’s a tight space, but I enjoyed that. It feels communal in a space and time where community and connection are hard to come by. Will certainly be back.
… moreAsia Gunter
Alexa was a very knowledgeable waitress. The cocktails were delicious and a good price during happy hour. The food was fresh and very delicious. I would come back here 100%
… moreAva Reinecke
food lacked flavor and seasoning but service was good and vibes plus drinks were great. Would go back just for the frozen espresso martini and nothing else lol. Teo was a very nice waiter!
… moreMel Rodriguez
to start with positives, the cucumber mocktail was delicious – my favorite thing. but the chicken milanese was a bit overcooked, it was really hard to cut even with the steak knife. other then that, it was a great salad on top. the fries were not seasoned at all so i needed to ask for salt and pepper. and the reason why it’s 3 stars is because the service wasn’t great. the servers did not know what was going on, multiple different people asked for our orders and got confused when we said it was taken – similar with the check and again when getting to go boxes. we didn’t have a consistent server the whole time and it messed up the communication of our meal
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