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Il Cantinori, New York, NY

Il Cantinori

4.8
4.8
2237 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Il Cantinori, located in Greenwich Village, has been at the forefront of Tuscan cuisine in NYC since its opening in 1983. This old farmhouse with a rustic warmth, stucco walls, wooden beams and voluminous floral arrangements is very romantic and elegant. We combine the unique traditional flavors of the Tuscan countryside with a complete seasonal lunch and dinner menu. We welcome guests with affectionate hospitality, daily specials and a wine list reflective of the northern Italian regions.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a public lot on the corner of 10th and Broadway and another on the corner of 9th and University Place
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Minieri

What 2,237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Il Cantinori is a cherished gem in NYC's dining scene, celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about its authentic Italian cuisine, with standout dishes like the gnocchi and Veal Milanese. The welcoming ambiance, often described as "romantic" and "warm," enhances the dining experience.

2,238 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Cincinnati17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful every year we come to New York , our favorite restaurant

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  2. Steven VIP

    New York City137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening - soup and pasta specials. So tasty. Lovely table. Service is excellent and loved seeing Frank!!!

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  3. Jonathan VIP

    Kansas City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Food was delicious and the atmosphere is great. Authentic.

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  4. Marc VIP

    New York City85 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everybody wants to be seen there but the food is bad and expensive.

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  5. Alex VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Il Cantinori and Leo was an excellent server. Cant wait to come back.

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  6. Troy

    Chicago22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant clearly caters to locals which we are not. We were seated right away, even though we arrived 10 minutes early. Our waiter was friendly and took our drink order promptly. However, within 10 minutes, the place got busy, and we didn’t see him again. We couldn’t get another drink, and our food took about 10 minutes to prepare. My wife had the three-pasta dish, but unfortunately, she found the pasta dishes to be bland. I ordered the gnocchi special and the Strozzapreti al Pomodoro, which were both delicious. It was apparent that our waiter knew most of the patrons and focused his attention on them, leaving us largely ignored. It would have been nice if he had checked in with us at least once. Given that our bill was over $200, we expected a higher level of service. There are certainly better dining options in NYC.

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  7. Lourenco

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great food! Staff very attentive

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  8. Susan VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special place- great service w ok food. Will definitely go back, even though it is very pricey!!!

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  9. Dominika VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My absolute favorite NYC restaurant. Everything about it - from food, service to ambience - is beyond fabulous!

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  10. adrienne VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner no one rushed us, and the food was fantastic

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Il Cantinori is rated 4.8 stars by 2237 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Il Cantinori

32 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a public lot on the corner of 10th and Broadway and another on the corner of 9th and University Place
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Minieri
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