Every couple of Years I get the urge to give this place another try! Years ago it used to be amazing! First look at the menu at I already knew I had made a mistake! Cacio e pepe with sausage and peas!!! What???? The name should be self explanatory ! Ordered two Pizzas! Rucola prosciutto and sausage. Both pizzas came, completely inedible, uncooked! Raw dough! Cheap domestic prosciutto! Pre made crust that doe not rise and feels like it will be in you stomach for a year! Oh well see you in two years or so! What an awful place! read more

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Went for dinner with a few of my buddies and it was awesome. Food was so good, from the meatballs to the pizzas to the shrimp, it was all so wonderful. Service was so great, and just really loved the vibe of the place. Will definitely return read more

friendly staff and tasty pasta dishes! i got the risotto and my boyfriend got the gnocchi pesto. we left satisfied!

Website is actually https://www.cantanapolipizza.com Yelp is wrong. Great place to sit outside and have a glass of wine.

Ordered pizza from this restaurant last week and it was great. Order the same pizza and the extra cheese and basil was clearly not added, crust not firm at all. The side of dressing not provided. All the extras I paid for not provided plus I have to cook the pizza myself this time so the crust is somewhat crispy... what a disappointment read more

After viewing menu we really wanted to visit this local restaurant. Website states they open at 12:00 noon. We arrived a few minutes before 12:00 and sat on their front patio which is just adjacent to the front door. It was 12:05 and no doors were opened, restaurant was completely dark. They have a neon sign in the front window for Open which was not lit. We waited till 12:20, knocked on the door no response. Looked inside not a person in sight. Obviously we left, I called the restaurant at 2:00 and a gentleman answered, I asked what time they open he said 12:00, I told him we were there and waited, he said he was there but maybe forgot to unlock the door. Horrible way to do business. I also sent an email and got no response. read more

Went on a recent Friday night. We were seated outside upon request. Service was deficient at best. We were waited on by 3 different people. The hostess, the waitress and I believe the person bussing tables.. Ran out of drinks during the appetizer. NEVER offered additional drinks. Only given a refill of water upon request. This is a DNR ( do not return) for me!!! Sorry!!! You need more staff. Do better Mount Prospect. read more

A little local gem!! We came here on a Thursday night and had the pleasure of being served by Antonio- he was very friendly and great at serving us! The restaurant wasn't too busy but he did mention it had been a slow week for them. The place itself has great dim lighting perfect for a night out to unwind. Very clean and cozy atmosphere as well which I always appreciate. Food was amazing! My boyfriend and I tried out the bruschetta (amazing 10/10) , sausage and peppers (also amazing 9/10), sausage and spinach pizza (super good and not too heavy 8/10, Caesar side salad which was ok (5/10) and bolognese ravioli which was amazing! We paired our dinner with a few cocktails as it was the special of the day- $5 martinis!!! Unheard of! And they were delicious. We will totally be back and can't wait for the outdoor seating to be open this summer. read more

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Very disappointing experience. Waiter was disorganized and distracted, service lacking. Party of 6 on a Wednesday evenng. Order incorrect, delivered a totally different entree than what was ordered (actually 3 orders of same entree), then when correct order delivered was approx. 30 minutes after our co-diners had received theirs. One patron should've gotten break w/oil & parmesan, finally came w/o parmesan. Also another drink was requested & did not get until right before bill handed to us, and she was long done with her meal. Won't go back. read more

This place is awesome! We had the meatball appetizer and it is now my new favorite meatball. Very large meatballs that we couldn't finish so we bought the leftovers home to make meatball sandwiches, lol. The sauce was delicious as well. We also got the cheese pizza for the kids and sausage pizza for the adults. It is now our kids favorite pizza. I thought the pizza was great and different from your "traditional" pizzas. The service was great as well. I didn't catch the name of our but he was very attentive and the owner came by to check on us as well. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great Italian meal. We will definitely be back! read more

Oh no this place went dooooown. Saltiest pizza and meatball ever. Soup was so so. Used to be fabulous I am sooo sad!

We chose Canta Napoli to host our baby's first birthday party after we had an excellent experience here for my shower a couple years ago. As expected, we had another wonderful experience! Mike is so accommodating and easy to work with, and he made the entire planning process totally stress-free. The food was fantastic and everyone was raving about it. I would absolutely recommend Canta Napoli not only for their great food, but for hosting events. The pricing was very fair for the high quality of service, and we will absolutely be back for future events! read more

Canta Napoli - Italian Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

We dined at Canta Napoli last night for a group dinner and all enjoyed our experience! The restaurant was spacious, and service was friendly and on point. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We especially loved the bruschetta, and the meatballs were the best I've had; everyone loved them so much. We will definitely come back! read more

Canta Napoli - The most delicious meatballs!! Everyone at our table loved it. - Italian Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I want so badly to love this place. I love the name, the atmosphere and the descriptions on the menu. I visited for the second time today, this time for lunch, and ordered a Caprese panini with grilled chicken. Paninis come with a choice of fries, soup or salad -- I selected the chicken and rice soup. The soup was so-so -- it didn't have much flavor, and it reminded me of soup from a diner. The sandwich tried to look like a panini, but it was more like a sub sandwich with panini press marks on the bread. I'm very glad I had grilled chicken added, because without it, I think the sandwich would have been more bread than fillings. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we enjoyed the bread with olive oil and Parmesan that we received as soon as we were seated. Maybe standard Italian fare is Canta Napoli's specialty. If I return, it would be only try a pasta dish, as I haven't been overly impressed by their sandwiches or fish/salad entrees so far. read more

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I attended a funeral luncheon. 1. Right people at one table for ice tea, etc 2. When asked why the table behind who came much later received their drinks quickly. Their waitress stated they had make coffee and iced tea. Oh, yeah, that makes sense in a restaurant!! 3. We did not have any salt, pepper or sugar on the table 4. We never received refills for any drinks. 5 the salad was beautiful, but lacked any seasoning. Tasted like vinegar. 6. The pasta dish has almost no sauce. Absolutely, no cheese to be had, anywhere. 7. The chicken dish was so bland, in appealing. 8. The dishes were so unappealing. No effort to dress up the dishes 9. The cannolis were, truly, hard as a rock. You could smash against the table and it would shatter. 10. They cleared the table, served dessert. No untensils. They through cocktail napkins on the table. 11. The waiters were poorly dressed. One had on too too short, too too tight shorts. They all had on ratty shirts of their choosing. It was by far the WORST the restaurant meal I have ever had. NO. I wouldn't recommend them. read more

Love Canta Napoli. Great place for girls night, couples, family! Food and service are always excellent! Really love the happy hour too. I have hosted two wedding showers, multiple work pizza and wine tasting events and and attended a wedding here. I would highly recommend! The entire staff is the best too! read more

Canta Napoli - a large group of people sitting at tables - Italian Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I was so disappointed when I had dinner last night at Canta Napoli. I used to come here a few years ago and was a regular. Their food was fantastic, and I enjoyed the olive oil with bread and parmesan cheese at the table. Last night my chicken marsala tasted like fried chicken over pasta with mushrooms in olive oil. There was no marsala and no flavor. My daughter's limone chicken was fried chicken over a floating bed of fresh spinach. The spinach was drenched in lemon juice, soggy and super sour. We couldn't even fill up on bread at the table with the olive oil and parmesan cheese, because you no longer offer that to your customers. I can't say I'll ever be going back because this is now the second time I've had unappetizing food here. read more

Shout out to Canta Napoli. They got slammed after the Mount Prospect Christmas tree lighting ceremony and handled it with grace! Although everyone came in pretty much at once the staff made their way around the room in a timely manner. No one seemed to wait long for anything. And the food was great! Thank you! read more

Wonderful employees! Great service! Amazing food! Everything on the menu is a great choice!

I cannot recommend Canta Napoli enough. First off Mike the owner is an absolute gem and always so friendly and accommodating. He really strives to provide the best service and food possible. Secondly, I have never had a bad meal here. My go-to is always the wood fired pizza and the meat and cheese tray but the pasta dishes are incredible as well. They also have half priced bottles of wine on Wednesdays and their happy hour appetizer menu is solid. Overall I love Canta and all the amazing staff who work there and they are an integral part of downtown Mount Prospect and the community. read more

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Went on a Monday night. It was empty. By the time my friend and I ordered, there were two other tables filled. Asked the server for separate checks and was told no since he was the only server there. Too busy. Tried to order a steak item and was told they didn't have it that night. Had the vesuvio chicken. Chicken was overcooked - breading was dark. It was dry. Very little garlic flavor and too much oil. By the time we left, there was only one other table filled. It was a disappointment overall as I like supporting my hometown businesses. read more

We came there and ordered traditional pizza, chocolate mousse cake and tiramisu cake. We really liked pizza and chocolate cake. They still should work on tiramisu taste. Service was excellent! Definitely will come again. read more

I've come here occasionally for years. Unfortunately every time it's gotten worse. Service is beyond slow. Only 5 tables seated at 6pm and dinner took two hours. Food is mediocre at best read more

Food was way overpriced and worse than I was hoping for. Low quality ingredients and bland taste. Nice outdoor seating location, but I wouldn't recommend this place. I'm also not a fan of their video gambling machines. Kind of tacky. read more

Really good! I found Canta Napoli to be really good, but I'm giving 4 stars because comparatively I have another place that's better. Everything was good, but just slightly off or missing something. I won't go into too much detail, and everyone's tastes are different.... So you'll have to try and see what you think. read more

Michael, the owner, provided us with extraordinarily service: nice, patient and funny. The food was very yummy; the location was nice and clean. read more

Canta Napoli - Fettuccine Alfredo, meat lovers pizza, penne C- Pasta Con Sausage - Italian Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

It's magnificent ! Pair of steaks and shrimps... it was delish! Beside salmon.. chef greeted us and my family we enjoy there!!

Food was good portion. Meatballs had no taste and the to go meal did not even come with bread. No bread.

We've eaten in and done take-out and love the dishes which have ample portions, often giving us a dinner and lunch for later in the week. Service can be slow at times but don't forget the entire food service industry is suffering from lack of staffing. They continue to offer Groupon and Nosh coupons so that's great. Never had a bad meal here. The Manzo Italiano pizza is delicious but could use more Italian beef and a crispier crust. Prices are fair. read more

After my last review of how bad my experience was, the owner Mike reached out to me to correct it. Not only did he HAND DELIVER a new pizza, but also sent me a gift card for next time! Wonderful service and super nice people, plus the food was 10/10 this time. Will definitely want spreading the word about this great spot! read more

Canta Napoli - Italian Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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I feel bad writing this review but the food was pretty bad. We have ordered in and both dishes came uncooked, the Pollo Classico and the Pesce Bianco. I paid for something that I couldn't eat. When I called the restaurant they refunded 1 dish and for the other one they said they asked the chef and it was "okay", smh. See pictures attached! I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Canta Napoli - Italian Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Wanted to have lunch last Friday February 23rd. Went there at 12noon. NO ONE THERE. They lost out.

On a difficult evening with the Mount Prospect block party they are stepping way above and beyond. The steak medallions are very very good....med rare. The Herb oil is amazing with the potatoes and meat. read more

On Friday April 21, 2023 - I hosted a 60th Birthday Party at Canta Napoli in Mount Prospect. All I can say is the food, service, atmosphere is 100%. Mike (owner) and staff treated my 75-guests as if he knew them one by one. A wonderful dining experience all the was a round! High-Five to such an amazing staff - Thank you for making my 60th Birthday Party memorable. read more

My wife loves Italian food and Canta is close by so we decided to give it a try. Because of the pandemic we ordered take out. The restaurant appeared to be following all safety protocols. The staff was friendly, informative and helpful when ordering (being our first time) and when we picked up. I will start with the side salads. They were fresh with a mixture of greens. The salad also contained tomatoes, carrots onions etc. All and all a good side salad for what it is. I ordered the balsamic dressing which I didn't care for. It was more on the sweet side of the spectrum, not the savory. This was on me for choosing the wrong dressing. No complaints. We decided to try their margherita pizza and chicken parm. First the pizza. It was a bit of a let down. While the crust was cooked perfectly with a nice flavor and chew, the sauce was lacking in any flavor whatso ever. On to the chicken parm which came with a side of spaghetti. I have to give Canta credit where credit is due. The chicken breast was a large portion. But I'm not eating here for size, I'm looking for quality tasty food. The chicken breast was cooked to perfection. Juicy outside and still crispy on the breading outside. I would think this would be hard to achieve it being contained for take out. The spaghetti was also cooked perfectly, al dente. I asked the wifey midway through how her dinner was. Her reply "not delicious". That is just too bad. The culprit was again the tomato sauce. It had no flavor, none. Not even of tomato! Maybe we caught them on an off night. We will certainty give them another try, but for the sauce everything else was tasty. I truly debated in my head on how many stars I should give. I was leaning toward four, but the sauce is such a main component of the two dishes we tried and with it being an epic fail... Three will have to do for now. read more

We were going first time for my daughters birthday and got there at 7:30 they say it closes at 9, we were told they were closing because of no business. It was our first and last time going. You don't close early just because there's no business, that's probably why there is no business read more

I feel really badly writing this review but after giving this restaurant four chances and each one being the same - I decided to write it in hopes the owner reads it and improves the service. The food is good. We like the pizza. The service is pretty bad. We are rarely greeted or greeted warmly when arriving. One time we were scolded by the staff for standing too close to the door (prior to being greeted). We waited about five minutes for any other acknowledgment, didn't get any and left. Tonight, we waited for several minutes before someone came to the front to welcome us, our order was wrong and took a long time. Everyone around us received bread and we did not. The people next to us were clearly frustrated with the food and service. Multiple people got up to ask for their checks. With the cost of living going up, I am more particular about where I spend money. If I go out, I want to leave happy. This is never the case here. I do not plan to return. (I will say, there was a guy working that was quite good but he seemed to be filling in the holes to be nice.) read more

First time patrons, server was attentive and food delicious. May want to think twice about music choice ... disco dance music in Italian restaurant at dinner time? read more

Fantastic pizza from a wood burning oven. Quite ambiance. Clean. Thoroughly enojoyed. Great place for a romantic dinner.

We had such a great experience here! We stopped in unexpectedly for an early dinner. It's such a cute restaurant, with all the brick and the romantic vibes. So me and my 2 year old date enjoyed the ambiance and settled down to look at the menu. We were informed by our our server (Angie) that it was happy hour. She engaged my little one every chance she had, asking him about his colors and numbers. He loved her and she definitely went above the call of duty. We ordered a lot, the beet salad, the meatballs and the margherita pizza. Everything was fantastic, but I must say, the meatballs really stood out the most. The sauce was on point (spoken from an Italian who is accustomed to authentic, homemade meatballs) and the meatballs were THE BOMB! My son, who isn't yet in the carnivorous stage, went bananas for them! I'd return just to experience them again! We will definitely be returning! read more