Cantinetta

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.

Overall it was a five star experience. The burrata and the whipped potatoes were delicious. The service and atmosphere were excellent. Four stars on the food because the pasta was a bit dry and too salty.

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.

Fantastic service, very tasty food presented beautifully. This street corner restaurant has a vibe decore that reminds me of similar establishments in Europe, though the acoustic could be slightly better as it was very loud inside.

We went for Seattle Restaurant Week. It was very good and the server was really nice. We tried all the appetizers, which were all made gluten free. The clams were great. There was one main dish that was gluten free, the risotto and that was light and tasty. The gluten free dessert was an affogato and it was incredible. We also celebrated a birthday and they brought a tiramisu, which was nice. I learned that this location does not offer gluten free pasta, which is a shame. The location in Bellevue does though!

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!

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.

Nice local neighborhood Italian restaurant. The portions are single serving, not meant for family style Italian eating. We enjoyed our dishes, some could have used a little more seasoning. My favorite dish was the rigatoni, it was sooooo good. My second pick was the tagliatelle, the past tasted fresh and the yolk made for a deliciously creamy sauce. The dessert were great as well as the cappuccino and espresso. My favorite was the fruit tart, great blend of sweet fresh and flavorful. The restaurant gets noisy, even so, the server didn't miss beat in hearing our order. The decor is very welcoming and cozy. We came on a Sunday night and they were packed. I would recommend reservations.

This Italian restaurant has always been one of my go to spots. Very cozy and such a cute date night spot. Tables are very close to each other. If you are dining in around 7pm, the restaurant is super crowded and loud. You have to speak loud for your guests to hear you. They also have outdoor seating with fire pits to dine at. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. However, I normally prefer the 5-6:30pm time slots if you are sitting in doors. Keep in mind, spring/summer - it gets really hot in doors - there's no AC. As for food, everything is always food. We normally get the staple, pappardelle alla bolognese, however, we decided to order pasta dishes that are available on the spring menu. My favorite was the Paccheri - Italian sausage, fennel, roasted pistachio, pecorino. The espresso martini is always good too. Highly recommend. The Pici alla Gricia - guanciale, black pepper, pecorino - was ok, nothing special.

Delayed review- we came in on Valentine's Day. We liked our server! She was super chill and checked in on us the right amount. Kept our water glasses full. In terms of food, it was definitely underwhelming considering the price. Our entrees came out lukewarm for some reason- we ordered a steak and a shellfish pasta (it was like a prawn/lobster?). The steak was a little too peppery and slightly overdone. My pasta would have been delicious if it came out hot, but the portion was so small. I would have gone home hungry if we didn't order and finish 2 appetizers. The highlight of our meal was actually our dessert- the Italian donut, a Zeppole. We'd come back just to eat this again, it was phenomenal. The ambience was also lovely, since we requested a window seat and were relatively removed from the noise. :) it was really nice of them to honor it. Overall, the people, the service, 5/5! The food.. 3/5. It was fine.

Perfect cute outdoor patio spot for a girls night! Every dish we got was so flavorful and rich - they're known for their pappardelle bolognese, but also adored the vongole, carbonara, and gnocchi. The gelato was also insanely creamy and true to flavor. Great house wines and cocktails as well and exceptional staff!

Cantinetta was super packed and I'm glad that I made a reservation in advance. Once I told the hostess that our group had arrived, they immediately took us to our table. The restaurant was a bit small and cramped but it overall wasn't too bad. I tried the ravioli and the paccheri. Although both dishes were decent I was insanely disappointed by the size of the dishes especially given the price. I left dinner feeling pretty hungry and having to eat a second dinner.

Ryan - he was a jerk of waiter. Went to dinner for the evening to catch up with friends. His approach was that of a jackass with a chip on his shoulder. Didn't welcome us, interrupted rudely while we speaking to each other (no issue if you do it nicely) and then was angry when we asked about a desert. He told me to look him I the eyes when he explained the dessert. Weird dude. Ryan should never wait on anyone, frankly I'm surprised he is working anywhere on the service industry - he belongs cleaning toilets with that attitude. But toilets will too good for him. Ryan was just a tool. Management should do something about him. Not from Seattle but will never go back and will recommend anyone to stay away.

It was delicious! Rating the pasta 9/10 (minus point due to the small portion) Cute neighborhood and quiet neighborhood.

Stopped in for Seattle restaurant week with some guests visiting, and was a little weary based on mixed reviews but so glad we tried it!! Between the 4 of us, we tried everything on the tasting menu and everything was delicious. Pasta was fresh and well cooked. Ingredients were quality and for me the beet appetizer was a highlight! We so tried a few cocktails and they were all tasty and well priced. Ambiance was super cute, we were in a back room so the commonly mentioned noise wasn't an issue for us. Service was friendly, attentive, and well timed.

Favorite spot for perfectly cooked pasta! We ordered: -white wine $14/glass -burrata $16 -ravioli $23: smaller side, but texture was fantastic -pappardelle $22: my absolute favorite. Perfectly al dente. Delicious chew. -rigatoni $24: good We were quickly in and out for dinner since we had events later that night, so you can definitely be in and out within an hour. Their pastas are generally on the smaller side for portions...so don't be afraid to order more! Street parking only.

I have been to this place multiple times and have been disappointed every time. I went here tonight and got the Manhattan and Italian Greyhound for drinks, the Brussels sprouts and Burrata for appetizer, and the Pappardelle alla Bolognese for my entree. The Italian greyhound was stall and not sweet. The Manhattan was the worst drink I ever had. The Pappardelle Alla Bolognese had good flavor but was very cold. The best part of this meal was the appetizers, and I would get the Brussels sprouts and burrata again. Overall, this place gets a 3 for its excellent service and ambiance. However, their food and drinks, besides the appetizers, were not good. This would not be a top option for me to want to go back.

This is such a wonderful little spot in Wallingford. Intimate and cozy date night option. Staff were welcoming and considerate on where we sat to ensure the best experience. The food was really good and reasonably priced. Appetizer: Polpette (meatballs on whipped potato) - highly recommend - so good. 4/5 stars Entrees: mushroom risotto was smoked like a mezcal. Most interesting and tasty risotto I've had in a long time. Leftovers were even better the next day! Tagliatelle was very light, simple, and filling. 4/5 stars. Dessert: zappole - Nutella stuffed. Warm, melting, sugary. Perfection. 5/5 stars. Don't recommend large groups above 4 people. Make a reservation ahead.

The service was good and the restaurant itself is very pretty, with an intimate setting inside. The portion of food, however, leaves much to be desired. I should have looked at other reviews before ordering, as when I received my ravioli, which is the most expensive pasta on the menu at $28, there were only 10 small raviolis served to me, which were not very warm. I completely understand smaller portions for handmade items, but with no clear sign of the portion sizes the price is unjustifiable, and I left hungry.

I came in for Seattle restaurant week with my parents on a Thursday night around 7pm. There were no tables available, so we sat at the bar. The bartender was very attentive and friendly (and made a great aperol spritz)! We got everything on the Seattle restaurant menu and it was all delicious. The fennel sausage risotto was the star of the show - so many unique and fresh flavors.

Spent our NYE dinner at Cantinetta. Had such a nice time, the ambiance was so cozy and loved the decorations for the night. I have previously been for Seattle Restaurant Week, so I was excited they had a set tasting menu for us to pick from. We enjoyed everything we tried and loved how attentive the staff were. The zeppole was DELICIOUS and I really enjoyed the crab risotto! Will definitely be back to experience their pasta.

This was an amazing experience for us. We got there a bit early for our reservation but they started us in the bar. We were seated quite quickly in a cozy little space with candles and pretty decor around us. The hostess was very friendly and kind. The team was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Our wine was perfect with our food. We ordered the focaccia (the olive oil is Devine), and the butter lettuce salad with citrus. We also ordered the carrots and ended up with the Brussels sprouts (so happy, because they were delicious!). Our Lasagne was tasty. The whole experience was a pleasant surprise and we plan to go back!

Truly an incredible meal! The seasonal pumpkin soup can't be missed and the tiramisu was phenomenal. Moody interior makes this a great date night spot, we will definitely be back!

Made a reservation and came in right when they opened. Was a very nice day so the windows and doors were open. Staff was super attentive and kind to give recommendations. I would say the food is okay for Italian. No complaints on my drink! Not the best place but not the worst. We left full but not fully satisfied. Cute date spot, won't be returning.

It was our second time dining at Cantinetta tonight and we came for a little double date night dinner with friends. The four of us shared the brussels sprouts and burrata for appetizers. The brussels sprouts were delicious (highly recommend ordering these) and the burrata was pretty good. For our entrees, we ordered the pici amatriciana, risotto, pappardelle alla bolognese, and rigatoni. My rigatoni was wonderful - I loved the mushroom cream sauce and the fennel sausage in the dish but wish it came with more for $24. I typically can't finish a whole bowl of pasta and take home leftovers but I finished my dish and found myself still hungry after. Unfortunately, my boyfriend's bolognese was cold when it came out - not even lukewarm which was a huge bummer. The service was fairly good. Our server was nice. The food did take awhile to come out though. The ambiance is super cozy and romantic in here - the perfect place for a date night. I love the warm dimmed lighting in the restaurant. It is pretty small inside so I'd recommend to make a reservation.

Great Italian food in Seattle! For starters we ordered the focaccia and it was soft but honestly tasted more like cakey than bread. The pork was so tender and it falls right apart. The sweet sauce is a really good pairing with this! The pastas were all cooked really well. Everything was flavored well and each sauce was unique and different from each other. The finish off, we got the zeppoles which is fried dough with a nutella filling. The mascarpone was super light and it balanced out the heaviness of the dough! Loved this meal but the inside is very loud. It took away from the experience as I could barely hear the people at my own table even when we were shouting at each other.

We happened to be in town for a concert so we made reservations at Cantinetta, which was recommended by a friend. The place is really small, but cute and intimate. Our reservations were at 5 and my friend hit traffic on I-5 and showed up at 5:15. The hostess immediately came up to us and said they needed our table at 6:30. Seriously!? The server came over and I asked her about the time limit. She apologized and said each table gets 1.5 hours and we try to tell people ahead of time. We accepted this - kind of put off. We ordered several dishes to share and each dish came out separately but they wouldn't bring the next dish until we finished it. It was so strange! The food came out at a snail's pace. At 6:15 our main course was served - so that gave us 15 min to eat a ribeye. If you want to rush your guests out- you need to work getting the food out faster. Seriously- we dropped $180 bucks - but we were rushed- and it was so off putting. The food was delicious but I won't be back after the service.

Amazing dinner. Took my wife for our anniversary and they kicked ass. The best risotto'I've had in Seattle and amazing service in a relaxed and exquisite venue. Would recomiendas for anyone looking for a romantic place to take your partner.

The Wallingford Cantinetta has been a favorite for many years. Love the atmosphere and neighborhood vibe. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious. Great spot if you can snag a spot at the bar.

Food is pretty solid. It isn't the best Italian food in Seattle but it's a good consistent choice. I've had mixed experiences with the service, could be very slow depending on the group size and how busy they are. The fire pits and blankets for their outdoor seating is a nice amenity.

The ambiance is really nice, it was busy but never felt too loud. The staff were helpful and kind. There wasn't any NA choices or mocktails but the food was delicious and the tiramisu was delicious!! It is a cute spot for a girls night out or date night!

We dined on Friday, March 21st to celebrate our daughter's birthday. It was awful. Primarily because of the service by Amy R.. From the beginning she behaved as if we were a bother. I told her it was our daughter's birthday. No acknowledgement. I asked to have a carafe of water for our table mainly because us asking for a refill appeared to annoy her. She continually badgered us to place our order. Our daughter was pulled away and we asked to wait for her return. That added to her frustration. The food was okay. Not spectacular. Honestly, I have never wanted to leave a restaurant sooner for how we were treated. It was so sad because our daughter really wanted to go to this restaurant.

I enjoyed this neighborhood restaurant. They accepted my last minute reservation, which was appreciated for this out of town family looking for a good place to eat. The service was spot on, and the atmosphere was just what we needed. I'll go back again when I'm in the area.

Good food but unfortunately terrible acoustics--we couldn't hear ourselves or the waiters speak!

I hate to write a negative review because the food here is wonderful. However, I have never had such bad service at a restaurant of this caliber before. We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday last night. The first issue, they sat us at a different table despite specifying in the reservation which table we wanted. This wasn't a huge deal to us, just a little bit of a surprise. Second, we were sitting for a long time before the waitress came to get us waters and uncork our wine. We also made the waitress aware of our friend's birthday, which she completely disregarded. We waited an extremely long time before the waitress came back to get our orders, and between every course we consistently had to wait an extremely long time. This dinner took 2 and half hours due to the lag in service. The prices here are expensive. We were charged $35 for the corkage fee which is kind of absurd. For prices this high, I would recommend one of the other wonderful Italian restaurants in Seattle which actually provide high caliber service - there are many. The food is good here but it's not worth it to be treated poorly by service staff when you are trying to celebrate a special occasion.

I really like cantinetta! It's one of my to go spots in Seattle if I'm looking for pasta. Love their location - it's just a short walk away from gas works park, so my partner and I generally always eat at Cantinetta first then go down to the park for a little date night. They have some outdoor seating, which I really love for the summer days! Food itself is really good! Their menu changes seasonally, so it's nice to be able to try and order different things when we go in, although they do have some staples they have year round. Portions are a little small, but their pasta is cooked perfectly and their sauces are great!

Prawn pasta dish was $27, small portion with three very sad and small spot prawns. Pasta was generic and boring with a very basic flavor profile. Tomato and cucumber salad was devoid of cucumbers (some but almost none). Food generally overpriced. Service was sufficient, but somewhat rushed and unfriendly. Beautiful atmosphere. Far better Northern Italian food available elsewhere.

After a pretty negative experience at their Bellevue location, I ended up coming in for dinner and hoped things would be different this time around. But I left feeling the same: Cantinetta is simply overpriced for the quality and execution. Our server was excellent and welcoming, which was a positive highlight. But the food disappointed yet again. All three of us ordered different dishes, two ordering pastas. The oxtail gnudi was really under-sauced, so you essentially got five pillows of dough and a tiny amount of ragu for $24. I ended up leaving the last two on the plate because there was no sauce to go with them. Wine pour was underwhelming as well. It's a cute, cozy neighborhood location with great staff. But know what you're getting: fancy-LOOKING pastas and mains, but they simply aren't executed well enough to justify the price point.

A good restaurant must have a decent salad. Not just straight out of the mixed greens bag from market. If not it shows lack of diligence and seriousness in culinary effort. Also should not serve with dead leaves . Some Pastas are bland. Temperature was intolerably hot in summer. No ac. Limited menu which is fine but then every dish has to be good.

One of my absolute favorites! Cantinetta is tucked away in a less crowded area of wallingford. It's intimate and cozy and I will always have a 5/5 meal and drinks here. I have visited so many times and the experience is always perfect. The seasonal burrata is always a winner, and most recently the fried baby artichoke has captivated me! With the pastas - you can never go wrong with the pappardelle bolognese -- it's the best I've ever had. I love sharing this one plus a seasonal pasta on the menu. Any of the other pastas are also amazing -- recently I tried the pork gnocchi which was very fluffy, and the fennel risotto which was unique but delicious! The wine menu here is awesome -- and everyone is knowledgeable to help you find your next favorite wine. If it's more of a cocktail hour -- any of the cocktails are always fun and fresh! If you don't have a reservation / are waiting a long time for a walk in table -- the bar seating is a great option for drinks while you wait -- or you can also have dinner here. The bartenders are awesome so this is a fun treat as well. Love love love Cantinetta!!!

Literally coming here for a quick last minute dinner was the best decision I've made this week. Food is absolutely authentic, delicious, and savory. The staff is wonderful and energetic and so helpful! Try the Pi Ci absolutely to die for! You literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Enjoy!

Beautiful place, little small but once you're seated it's smooth sailing from there! Def will be back!

Ambiance was nice, service alright-possibly short staffed, but food was not great - runny sauces and our two entrees not brought out at same time. Will not return or recommend unfortunately.

We had a very nice dinner at Cantinetta. The place has a very Italian feel, the waiters were friendly and professional. The food was delicious and every dish looked tempting. The portions were just right - I don't like if it's a mountain of food. This is a great neighborhood restaurant and I wish it would be in my neighborhood. Not sure if I would recommend it for families with small kids since the place is a bit smaller and not much room for big tables. The outside seating area is small too but very cute with lights and a fire pit. What a unique find!

Yum! This is such a cute little restaurant. I sat at the bar which was a nice option -- I didn't have a reservation either, but they were very accomodating. I would recommend making a reservation if you don't want to sit at the bar, or if there is more than 1 person in your party. There are plenty of vegetarian options here, and they make delicious cocktails. The staff was very friendly even though it can get very busy! I will definitely be back.

This restaurant is sort of tucked away in a nice little neighborhood and it seemed liked it's frequently but locals. I really wanted pasta and this was close to my place so I made my husband go with me. The restaurant is quite small so We made reservations for 6:00 and was seated right away. The staff were friendly and welcoming. They brought us drinks right away. I ordered a glass of wine and that came within minutes. I ordered the tagliatelle With egg and my husband ordered the pappardelle. The food pretty much came out within 10-15 minutes. I don't remember waiting very long. The portions were quite small for the price that we paid, but it was good. We ended up having to go to to another restaurant to pick up a quick snack since our portions were so small. The pastas were very very good though.

Food was good. We were there celebrating a birthday and had a lovely table outside. It was busy so service was slow. We were waiting for dessert and the hostess came up and asked us when we would be done as the next reservation had arrived! I was so taken back by this and also why was this okay for her to ask when we were waiting on them to serve us ?!

I had come here years ago and remembered that it had been a good meal, so decided to try it again for a rather hastily thrown together anniversary dinner. Either my memory was really rose-colored or I caught Cantinetta on a bad day because it was just kinda sorta ok? It's a cute space but quite loud when it is crowded, and very hot as well. Our table had a long lit candle sitting precariously in a holder covered with wax (I think we were the only table with this kind of candle?) and it kept teetering, eventually falling directly onto my boyfriend. Service was kind of perfunctory and brusque. Our beet appetizer was a little bland and could have used some acid. My cacio e pepe looked gorgeous with that egg but was also a little bland. My boyfriend liked his bolognese. We enjoyed the cannoli (we're not monsters, after all). The portions are definitely on the small side but were still satisfying. Ultimately, I think this is a fine place for a casual meal with friends (although the price point doesn't really fit this scenario) but personally I would probably avoid for a special/romantic occasion--it's just not the right vibe.

We frequent Cantinetta quite a lot. If we want to have more of a romantic and slightly more casual setting than Spinasse this is where we come. The homey but intimate interiors make it perfect for date night. The pasta dishes are the star of the menu. Service is good too.

Went to Cantinetta for my partner's birthday last night and the food and service were great! Wanted to share some information for vegans: a good amount of the appetizers and sides were vegan or could be made vegan, and the chef was kind enough to make me a pasta plate that wasn't on the menu. Birthday was celebrated with a complimentary glass of moscato to go with the sorbet we ordered. We had a lovely time!

Outstanding service. Lovely ambiance. Delicious italian food. My one critique that really left a lasting impression was the hard chairs in the dining room. After sitting for 4 courses my lower back was in so much pain! At bedtime I could not find a comfortable position to alleviate the lower back pain caused by the chairs! I would suggest they offer cushions for their chairs to avoid this problem! I know cushions sometimes are tacky looking but they go a long ways in providing support when you're sitting for a long while! My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and made the reservation online, noting the celebration where it asked on the form. Usually when we make reservations to celebrate birthdays or special events the servers acknowledge that, but they didn't here. As for the food, it was lovely. Uniquely prepared and presented options were available for each course. Highlights were the super fresh and cleverly combined burrata with tomatoes and grilled peaches, the cheesy polenta with shaved truffles, and the house-made pastas and ice cream/sorbet options. Servings were generous and brought out in a timely manner. The team of servers ensured our water glasses were never empty and were visible on the floor without being invasive at the table coming around. I made sure not to overdo each course and we had plenty of leftovers to take home. The pasta and polenta served up nicely even the next day when reheated. That may be the true test of a meal!

I had not been to Cantinetta in about a decade so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. But we had the pleasure of dining there last month and it did not disappoint! Our table split the burrata and pork belly appetizers and got an assortment of pastas. The simple dish of burrata and tomatoes was excellent. The pork belly was more complex but very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The pastas, all homemade, were the star. I had never had Pici pasta before but it was tremendous! Their rigatoni and pappardelle were both delicious. We also got the risotto with spot prawns and it was full of seafood flavor without being too heavy. Service was good without being overbearing. The ambiance is a bit loud but it was a busy Saturday night. You will not be disappointed!

One of my absolute faves. The setting sunlight comes in at the dinner hour, the service is personable and knowledgeable, the pasta is amazing! I had a dish similar to carbonara with speck instead of pancetta, and no eggs - it was stellar! I love that they still offer a house wine pour. The stuffed squash blossoms were also delicious!

This is a really cute date night Italian restaurant with mood lighting and a warm atmosphere. Everything was amazing but there were a few stars: the clams were in a delicious broth that was delectable, the gnudi really surprised me in how fluffy, pillowy, creamy, and decadent they were, and the tiramisu was light and perfection - probably the best tiramisu I've had in Seattle.

Fabulous wine list and fabulous menu of extraordinary dishes to entertain one's palate. BUT THE NOISE LEVEL IS SERIOUSLY DISTURBING !!! How so few human beings can sound louder than a JUMBO JET taking off is amazing unbelievable SERIOUS EAR DAMAGE!!! PLEASE FIX IT ? Padded walls and or padded ceilings and oh my gawd it's baaaaaaaaad

From the outside, this is a beacon of warmth and golden candle glow. The highlight of this Wallingford neighborhood it's a special and well established place with a cozy and atmospheric charm. We made reservations and they had the table waiting for us on a Saturday. Checked us in and it was lovely henceforth. I will say, the food is pretty good, but some of the servings were not as generous we got several appetizers to share and pasta entrees and with a few vegetarians in tow, there was a lot to please. That pasta was handmade and delicious, but I still look out for the place that shows me the best value, and this didn't quite hit that mark for me. But I'd go anytime for the atmosphere and almost didn't want to leave the golden glow and go back into the chilly rainy Seattle night, it was too pleasant. They also had warmed outdoor seating which would be convenient if the weather was more fair.

Great food + amazing service + nice ambiance = 5 stars We tried the burrata, bolognese pappardelle, and the funghi truffle pizza