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    Cantinetta Bellevue

    3.6 (454 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Manhattan + Burrata
    Ryan G.

    I haven't reviewed since 2018 but the quality and experience are still top notch. The Cantinetta Manhattan is one of my favorites still - I need to learn how to make a port wine reduction because it's magic. The Burrata app was amazing - perfect combo of fresh pesto and tomato jam - I could have licked the plate. For mains, we shared the Gnudi (Primi) and Beef Tenderloin (Secundi). The gnudi were pillowy soft and the sausage full of flavor. The beef tenderloin was 8 oz cut, buttery tender, slathered in a mushroom sauce that gave so much flavor. I'd put that against steaks twice the price at some nearby steakhouses. Cantinetta continues to be a favorite.

    Joy Q.

    Amazing food!!!!!! - loved the burrata and the papardelle (you have to give it a try yourself to see how amazing it was. Super balanced and delicate flavors. Loved the cherry tomatoes in the burrata) - my only complaint: the portion of the $16 kale salad could be much bigger (although the dressing was super flavorful) and the leaves could be greener and fresher Great ambiance and plenty wine and cocktail selections. Awesome service too. Will definitely come back! Make a reservation though - this place fills up fast during dinner hours

    Roasted Brussel sprouts
    Jane K.

    My husband and friends decided to give this place a try after my friends said they often frequent the Seattle location. We ordered a bottle of wine, chicory salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted beets, bolognese, truffle risotto, zeppole and tiramisu. The roasted beets was our favorite with good flavor and texture. The other 2 needed more seasoning and were not memorable. I very much enjoyed my bolognese as well as my husband's truffle risotto. The Host initially offered to seat us at a table by the front door but I opted for a table at the other end of the front of the restaurant which had its own personal space heater. The Host had warned me that it was a colder table, which it was but it was fine and didn't bother us though I think some people would find it uncomfortable. They did offer us blankets which we did not use. Overall a very good dining experience with memorable dishes.

    Ribeye Steak and Gnocchi
    Sheeba S.

    honestly was super disappointed going here. the atmosphere is absolutely incredible, it's cozy, very romantic, and cantinetta has been on my list for quite some time. my server was a sweetheart that's for sure, no complaints with her at all. she did a great job taking care of us tonight. however, maybe based on where we were sitting which was right next to the kitchen. other staff members were a little too attentive. middle of our conversation a few times they come to ask to wipe down our table, or kept asking questions about food and everything. it was just really annoying when we came to eat and having to deal with being interrupted. the food was definitely also a let down. the burrata was mid at best. for the same price if not cheaper i've made better at home! three pieces of bread for two people and they were stale? on top of the tomato sauce tasting the same from costco, nothing really stood out. it was a solid 5/10. the gnocchi was pretty good! i'll give it a 8/10. very filling, the sauce of it was also okay but no big complaints here. however the steak was however overcooked and over salted. asked for medium rare more on the rare side and it came out a bit medium actually. along with the garish on top or the steak itself, you took one bite and your pallet is hit with salt. it's like those mcdonald's fries that are over salted. not my favorite. we also got the tiramisu which was good! more on the creamy side and that's definitely what i enjoyed. overall, i was disappointed a little bit and annoyed over how much they kept coming up to us. would maybe come here again but probably not. a shame the restaurant was very pretty.

    Bolognese
    Amber R.

    I visited as a solo diner and was seated promptly for my reservation. The host and waitstaff were welcoming. My waiter made an excellent wine recommendation and I ordered an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The bolognese genuinely reminded me of my favorite restaurant in Bologna - is was so nostalgic and a wonderful treat to get that here in the US. Happy with every part of the experience. If I am ever near Bellevue again, I will definitely come back.

    halibut fish, but it was over powered by the red sauce.
    Michael L.

    The noise level inside the restaurant is very LOUD, my Apple watch showed up to 90db which is hazardous under extended exposure. The noise level negatively impacted our dining experience. Can easily be solved with a few acoustic panels hung on the ceiling. Not expensive. Food quality is good but the Halibut dish we go was covered in tomato sauce which completely over powered the fish. My favorite dish was beef bolognese.

    Ribeye Steak
    Kain Na G.

    Went here for my bday, ordered bread, mocktails and clams, which were great. Gf ordered the pappardelle which was perfectly cooked al dente. I ordered the ribeye steak medium rare and since it came ala carte the server recommended a side dish so I opted for the potatoes. The ribeye steak came rare which was extremely chewy and so I asked them to re-cook it so that it's med rare. It took 15-20 mins for them to re-cook, which at this point my appetite was non existent. Potatoes were burnt on the bottom. Ordered mango and raspberry sorbets for desert, which were amazing. It would have been nice for server to apologize for the steak and give some sort of comp, but instead didn't really apologize and just took it and brought it back and asked if it was ok now. For a "fancy" restaurant service was 2/10.

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    Sommer S.

    I've left a review before, but I went back and it, yet again, exceeded my expectations! By far!!! Our waiter was very kind and always knew exactly when we were ready for the next course, or check, or anything. The vibes of this restaurant are so cozy and intimate, and we got seated in the "cozy corner", which was certainly comfortable and, well, cozy!! The food itself however, oh my goodness. It's a bit on the pricier side, but it's simply perfect. The portions are the perfect size, and everything we ate and drank was absolutely delicious. The tiramisu was possibly the best me or my friend had ever had! I almost wish they did takeout so I could have it every day . I plan to come back again and again, and good luck keeping me away!

    Gnocchi and rigatoni

    Food was AMAZING! Such a great vibe and service was outstanding kevin was the best server/bartender we had while visiting Seattle!

    Gnocchi, Pici

    The food here was so amazing, everything tasted so fresh. My friend and I got the Gnocchi and the Pici and split the Burrata. The host and waitress were both so nice and attentive and gave great recommendations. The inside was so beautiful but we ended up sitting outside which was really nice in the Old Bellevue area. We booked a reservation the night before, and that Sunday night was actually quite busy around 7:30pm. Would very much recommend this place!

    Tagliarini
    Joejoe N.

    Not really going to comment on the service, straight into the food: Pappardelle that I had was very delicious, this alone deserves a 5 star. However, I do think that the portion is slightly less than desired. For the price of $25 I expected more food Tagliarini on the other hand was also really good, but I will only give this a 4 star. It is very delicious but if you keep eating it then it becomes a little too much. Too greasy and cheesy, I'd love to have more veggie or other refreshment to cleanse the pallet. Definitely do not recommend the bread, not good and that's about it. $6 for these 4 is definitely not worth.

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    Is there parking nearby?

    There is street parking and a near by parking garage off of 103rd and Main St

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