Cantinetta - Wallingford

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   CathyM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food, team and ambiance were all FANTASTIC!! They really made celebrating my friend's birthday extra special! Thank you to the team at Wallingford Cantinetta!! Cathy Mabee

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   AngelaV

   Seattle

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food4service3ambience4

   We have been many times and always enjoy. However, before we finished our starters our entrees came out. It was disappointing and felt rushed even though it was not particularly busy. I don’t understand the point of having a coursed menu if guests don’t get time to enjoy the courses.

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   Emanuel

   New England

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food2service2ambience3

   I’ve loved Cantinetta for years. This time it was… ok, not amazing just ok. Maybe an isolated day, but … I was not thrilled. Hopefully we’ll have it back to how it was before.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 20, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Service was inattentive for what the meal ended up costing. Location and ambience is lovely and the food was delicious, but we were left wanting for more frequent check-ins by the person assigned to our table. And just generally warmer conversation, even if just rudimentary shallow small talk. Kind of felt like they didn't want to try.

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   Glenn

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Ambiance and service was outstanding. Pasta dish of Rigatoni wasn’t that good. Pasta was overcooked

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 16, 2023

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   They didn’t acknowledge our birthday at all, but the food was excellent.

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   Morag

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an incredible meal here. So delicious 😋 the wine and overall experience was excellent. I would recommend.

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   jdregan

   Portland

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Very nice neighborhood restaurant. Food was very good, as was service.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   always love Cantinetta. it’s our fav neighborhood gem!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Tables were a bit close together but everything else was great

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11. MG

    MarieG

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience2

    The restaurant is very charming & romantic located in an old store front. Love the original flooring. I ordered the Pappardelle alla Bolognese which I have had at the Bellevue location several times. It was very disappointing. Large chunks of meat with very little sauce. Not a Bolognese at all. I will come back again but will NOT order the Bolognese. House wine & tiramisu was awesome. The chandeliers were filthy. Covered in dust & cobweb. Make one wonder how clean the rest of the restaurant is.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful meal. The atmosphere is so cozy and the food is consistently delicious. My mom was in town visiting and it was my son’s birthday. It was a lovely evening.

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    RichardM

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great food and great service. Very cozy environment , but on a Friday night, it was very loud. If you like an energetic, lively restaurant, this one is great. For a quiet, romantic dinner, maybe pick a night other than Friday or Saturday or dine later in the evening.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing!

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15. ES

    EdwardS

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Great food. Great service. A bit noisy but kinda used to that at many Seattle restaurants. Clams were a little salty but cooked perfectly. My wife's gorgonzola torta salad was delicious. Both entrees were delicious: the tagliatelle with pepper and a raw egg yolk was delightful as was the paperdelle and oxtail.

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16. LB

    LauraB

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love it here, great vibe, delicious meals and fun enough for groups or a 1st date. The servers are always fantastic & we highly recommend!

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    Alexanderv

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience2

    Service was great. Ambiance was nice. Food my girlfriend for her 50th birthday wanted to go there so I made reservations I let them know it was her 50th birthday and if we could be at a more intimate table. They placed us next to a family with restless kid next to the front door. The steak we ordered was fatty. The Butternut Squash Ravioli only had 8 pieces? For the amount we spent it was not worth it. No one even acknowledged it was her birthday even after writing it on Reservations notes and talking with the host the day of.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very busy and a bit too noisy. Excellent food and service A great value.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4

    Bartender was horrible - did everything possible to avoid servicing us while we waited over 45 min for our reserved table. I’m a regular at both Cantinetta and Como and it’s the worst experience I’ve ever had.

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    ItsTimClark

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    My Wife and I have been long time visitors of Cantinetta (all locations). We especially have always loved the Wallingford Cantinetta location as it is quite unique. However, the service here has progressively gone downhill over the past 6 months. It takes absolutely ages to find street parking in the area most weekend evenings, but if you are 5-10 minutes late - expect the hostesses to have likely given away your table (even though the restaurant is typically half empty when we come in). We've had this happen twice now - the first time, after sitting idly by for 5-10 mins, we were given our still empty table back and told we MUST be out within an hour. The restaurant never got more than half-full during our visit and after rushing through our meal we were told we no longer have to rush and to please go ahead and get a dessert and another drink... This in addition to menu changes in the wrong direction they have made such as the removal of the carbonara, removes Cantinetta from my recommendations list given to any of my many Microsoft/Amazon companions who travel up to Seattle for a visit.

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21. SH

    ScottHudson

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent spot, great atmosphere, superb service. Katie was exceptional, as were the rest of the team that served us. The food was excellent, and the drinks were plentiful. Cannot wait to return.

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22. LG

    LovelyGem

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    This place is so great, I returned and brought my mother, daughter and girlfriend. The food is truly luscious and memorable. The place is a little loud, lots of hard surfaces and not much sound dampening but I will be returning many times so long as the food quality stays top notch!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    The food was so boring and desperate. Felt like someone’s first day making the jump from an Applebees kitchen to an Olive Garden. Maybe a background in industrial kitchens, like a middle school or something. Rough stuff. Comfy bench and friendly service though.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed every moment of our time at Cantinetta! The food was exceptional and great service. We will be back soon!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing ambiance, delicious, homemade pasta, and always an incredible experience. Probably my favorite Italian restaurant ever.

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    YvetteR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    When the restaurant is full, the noise level can be loud. Aside from that, the food is delicious, fresh pasta and fresh sauces. I've tried dishes I would have never known about had it not been for this restaurant. The menu changes often. Usually a couple of staples that are always on. But I urge you to get out of your comfort zone and try something you've never had before.

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27. MB

    MartyB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great experience

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    MURLS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Absolutely delicious food. Attentive service. We ate at the bar which was very enjoyable. Bartender's skill and friendliness made it a wonderful experience.

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29. KB

    KarenB

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pasta dishes were yummy. Five people at our table and everyone was happy with their pasta choice.

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    Donkamints

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great date spot. Some of the tables are really close together but once your food starts coming I promise you won't even care. Expect a more boisterous atmosphere but in a good way. Great food Great service 10/10

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31. PB

    PeterB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Visiting from Canada and had a wonderful night out with my wife and 10 y.o. daughter. We loved the atmosphere and though the menu is limited the food was awesome. The wait staff were present when they needed to -- we prefer not to have wait staff fawning over us. Obviously this is favored place amongst locals -- you could tell others were there as groups of friends or even on third dates, etc. The pork bellies delighted, the pasta was perfectly portioned (in Canada we prefer not to gorge ) and the wine and desert were all on key. Would come back in an instant. Four stars from us northerners -- would be five stars but I reserve that for once in a lifetime meals.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Great service and ambiance. Arancini balls were great, steak was blood rare when we asked for medium rare and pasta was undercooked - crunchy, not al dente.

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33. J

    Jennifer

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice evening. Cozy ambiance. Delicious food. Excellent wine. A little bit loud. Portions were on the small side.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Warmly greeted, brilliant menu for the special event, and friendly helpful service. Just a great way to ring in the new year.

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35. SF

    StacieF

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    New Year’s Eve was crowded yet they did a wonderful job. We had a 30-minute wait for our table but they made sure we were comfortable at the bar. The bartender was amazing-fast and thorough. And the food- yum! They brought us Prosecco at midnight and we all went outside to watch fireworks. A memorable evening.

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36. BA

    BruceA

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New Years!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New Years Eve

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    Jess

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and wonderful staff!

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    Anonymous

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    If you feel like going out and having an expensive fancy dinner this is a great place... But I only go here when I receive gift cards, can't afford it otherwise. Also, the two times I've been there the tables have been rickety. However, wine is amazing, food is decadent, and is a nice intimate setting.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    Overall it was a great experience! Just a little bit disappointed in the portions of the seafood based on price.

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