We came as a part of a large party (25 guests) after a wedding. They had our space prepared when we arrived; the service and food was phenomenal. They were attentive to our needs and the entire four course meal was some of the most delicious food I've eaten. We will absolutely return!
Cantinetta is a nice elegant place on Wallingford. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is intimate, and the service is amazing.
My wife and I love coming here for dinner. We are never disappointed! The squash soup was outstanding! The scallops were the best we ever had, they melted in your mouth. People here are always great!
We enjoyed this restaurant. It's a small restaurant, so I would definitely make reservations. But it had a very good vibe. The food was very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant
Beyond delicious!! Perfect anniversary dinner. Will go back for sure.
All around a great experience. Fresh made pasta, attention to detail. Your just going to have to see for yourself. 2 thumbs up
Hey Cantinetta, thanks so much for yet another fabulous evening. You're the best.
This is a real Italian jewel in Seattle. Always excellent.
Atmos - old world homey. Nice :) lots of wood which I like.
House Focaccia - doesn't come warm sadly. It's a little dense and dry for a focaccia in my experience. But it gets the job done. You do need the oil with it tho because it's so dry. I wish we had butter tho.
Burrata w/heirloom tomato - Good! Fresh and sweet. I'd order this again. FYI, Does not come with any carbs.
Rigatoni with snap peas and black pepper - very fresh tasting. Noodles were spot on.
Pappardelle Bolognese - the sauce is fantastic. Perfectly balanced, perfect ratio. The noodles weren't cooked all the way but the freshness was still appreciated.
Torta di Bosco - good but not mind blowing
Tartufo Affogato - very tasty, would eat again
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.
Cantinetta came recommended by a friend...wow, such amazing pasta!
Made a reservation, but wasn't needed since it was relatively empty.
Drinks + apps:
-italian greyhound cocktail: wasn't very good, a bit difficult to finish
-wine ~$14/glass
-burrata $16: I personally didn't eat it since I'm lactose, but was told it was very good
-bread $3.50: ok
Pasta:
-pici amatriciana $24: tried the noodles, were so good!
-pappardelle alla bolognese $22: my own dish. Noodles were wide and thin. Perfectly al dente!
This might be a must-stop for me everytime I'm in Seattle!
Service was ok. Nice, intimate setting inside.
Street parking only.
The atmosphere and service are great. Be sure to make a reservation. Everything was made fresh, and it was good, but most things felt kind of bland. Normally, I don't like salt, but these dishes all seemed to be lacking in salt and/ or cheese. The pasta noodles were perfect, but the sauces were missing something.
Wow. Blown away by this incredible neighborhood trattoria. Everything - food, service, cocktails, tiramisu - was to die for. Hugely popular, so expect to wait for a table even with a reservation, but SO worth it. We'll be back!
Fresh pastas and really good drinks. Service felt personalized even though we didn’t have any particular requests. All the food options were really good. The neighborhood location is just an additional bonus. Even though the restaurant was relatively full, the service was fast and reasonable.
This restaurant is rock solid. From apertivo to digestif, the food and drink delivered care, quality, and deliciousness.
Staff is great... attentive, fun, and professional.
This restaurant does quite well what I wish more establishments did...attend to pacing.
We chilled eating apps and drinking for a while. When it was a good time, we had the pasta and main course brought out. A while later, digestion time allowed, dessert came out smoothly. The crew here knows how to set you up so you can eat and drink your way through different courses to savor the food, the ambiance, and ultimately, the seemingly simple (but truly profound) act of sharing a good meal, out, at a restaurant.
I'd come here if you like:
Good drinks
Good food
Good service
Charming atmosphere
What's not to like?
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I had a very nice and enjoyable dining experience here. I sat inside where the atmosphere is on the romantic side for diners as the lights are dimmed. They have outdoor seating too with fires to keep you warm. The fried artichoke was nice and crispy. The mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes were simple but delicious. Can’t get enough of it. The buffala mozzarella was super creamy. The melanzane (eggplant) has a nice smoky taste and paired really nicely with the tomato sauce and riccota. The braised rapini with Parmesan was delicious, a little bit on the crispier side. We tried the chanterelles risotto, the maltagliati with pacific prawns, and pici cacio pepe and they were all very good. I wish that the maltagliati has more than just 3 prawns. The pasta is all made fresh and you can tell. The dessert Zeppole was amazing. It came nice and warm out of the kitchen. It can be easily shared as there are 4 pieces. You have to choose between pistachio or Nutella taste. Tough choice. We picked pistachio but I thought that the taste was not that strong. All in all, definitely a 5 star diner.
Great experience. Flew in from Tennessee to meet with my local team. The wait staff was polite and timely. The food was great! We truly enjoyed the artichokes and the salmon. Would highly recommend to a small group looking for fresh food and great atmosphere.
The staff, space, and service is awesome. Super attentive and nice. It is probably a 4.5 due to overall flavors and cost. The plates were well thought out, and the homemade pasta is great. The flavors though are 7/10 which is why i would downgrade the half star. For the cost, after coming back from Italy recently, should be just a little better. For local Italian in Wallingford or Fremont. They are hands down the best though! Recommend for a nice night out.
Overall experience at Cantinetta was really great. Restaurant has a very romantic feel. Food was delicious, with the exception being the house-made focaccia, which was not focaccia at all and was extremely dense. If it weren't for that, my review would have been a 5/5 all around.
Consistently the best Italian fare in the Seattle area. Both food and cocktails are top notch. Service is friendly and the environment is comfortable and cozy, yet still upscale. I would recommend both locations without any reservation!
Cantinetta should be on everyone’s list. We love the Wallingford location specifically. It’s the OG. It’s cozy. They make great cocktails. Long wine list. But most importantly, the food is incredible no matter what you order. The tagliatelle is the perfect go to. Steak was perfect. We’ve tried all the pasta at this point and I can’t say enough good things about it. Fresh bread, interesting apps. GET THE TIRAMISU. We’ve been multiple times, there was another couple next to us on a first date. It’s such a unique atmosphere.
This cute and cozy restaurant had great pasta! Their gnudi (like gnocchi but made with ricotta) was incredible with oxtail sauce. The pappardelle was also delicious. The things we did not enjoy were the focaccia (served cold) and the mozzarella fritti appetizer. Overall I would come back for the ambience and the pasta!!
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