Cantinetta (Wallingford) is the kind of neighborhood restaurant everyone wishes they had nearby. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, the service is genuinely welcoming, and the food was exceptional -- they make their own pasta and it shows. We started with Manila Clams and Pane della Casa, then ordered Lasagna, Gnocchi, and Pici for our entrees. Every dish was outstanding. Desserts -- Tiramisu and Pear Tart -- were the perfect finish, and the bar delivered a great Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, and red wine. Suitable for a relaxed special occasion or just a nice meal. Prices are very fair. Note that credit cards carry a 3% surcharge; debit or exact cash avoids the fee. read more

I came here recently with a date and had a great experience! The staff was so sweet and patient while we ordered. We started with cocktails, I had the seaplane, which turned out to be the same as paper plane, which is my fave! Then we shared the burrata place, which I recommend! It comes with sweet figs and some nice toast. For the entrees we shared the sweet potato gnocchi and also the Baked Cannelloni with creamy sauce. It was soo good. I did not love the gnocchi as I thought the red sauce was a bit overpowering and there was something a bit spicy in it. However I loved the Baked Cannelloni especially with the crunchy pumpkin seeds on top for a texture contrast. I would definitely come back here! It is a bit tucked away in a residential area but it's very popular so make a reservation! read more

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I was so surprised to find such an upscale restaurant in the middle of a residential neighborhood. We did not need to make a reservation and were seated right away on a week night. I imagine weekend nights are more crowded. We started off strong with the carpaccio. I've actually never had carpaccio before, so I can't say how good it was. I wish there were fewer toppings on it, honestly, because the meat seemed to be great quality and I wish I could taste it better. I got the gnocchi. It is still the summer menu, so this had a sweet, emulsified corn sauce with cherry tomatoes, some greens, and cheese. I didn't realize the sauce would be corn based (I thought it would have been corn kernels when ordering). It was good, but the corn does make it very sweet. All of the pasta is made in house. This gnocchi was really good, but I am a fan of very tender gnocchi, so I honestly wish that it was more tender. My dad got the ragu. This was probably the best thing we got. I am such a bolognese/ragu girl, but I was trying to be adventurous. I should've gone with my go-to order, though. I can tell they make the sauce with a lot of time and care. Finally, we got the affogato. The ice cream is hazelnut based. Delicious. read more

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Amazing! Great flavor, wonderful service. Dog friendly. Love the patio. Glass of house cab, focaccia, and broccolini 10/10 read more

Cantinetta - Focaccia, broccolini - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This Italian restaurant has always been one of my go to spots. Very cozy and such a cute date night spot. Tables are very close to each other. If you are dining in around 7pm, the restaurant is super crowded and loud. You have to speak loud for your guests to hear you. They also have outdoor seating with fire pits to dine at. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. However, I normally prefer the 5-6:30pm time slots if you are sitting in doors. Keep in mind, spring/summer - it gets really hot in doors - there's no AC. As for food, everything is always food. We normally get the staple, pappardelle alla bolognese, however, we decided to order pasta dishes that are available on the spring menu. My favorite was the Paccheri - Italian sausage, fennel, roasted pistachio, pecorino. The espresso martini is always good too. Highly recommend. The Pici alla Gricia - guanciale, black pepper, pecorino - was ok, nothing special. read more

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This was a surprisingly nice place. Went here for a work dinner. Five of us ate family style and all of the food we ordered was delicious. It is a very cozy space, so we're were tucked into our table snugly but ok because the conversation was important and we could hear each other. The food came out on time and the staff was great. Went there in October so it was chilly outside but warm inside despite us being close to the door, so it was perfect.. read more

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Wine 4/5 Perfect little Italian eatery tucked into a neighborhood in Wallingford. The appetizers were good, the focaccia could be a little fresher but it was the end of the night so that's on us. Beef carpaccio and chicory salad were fresh and lovely. The pasta was amazing! We both loved our dished, he got the rigatoni with sausage and I had bolognese, great flavor on both and perfectly cooked pasta IMO. Service was quick and friendly. Great dinner spot. read more

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The staff was very kind! Went for a birthday dinner and the vibe was perfect. The seasonal menu was perfect and the house made pasta was delicious. read more

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The restaurant is pretty The lighting is lovely The hostess was friendly The service was initially good The gnocchi arrived luke warm; it felt like I was swallowing little pillows of coal. The steak ($58) came out medium despite requesting it medium rare. The meat was tough and the steak knife sawed through it like wet carpet. The worst part was the end. We were abruptly informed our time was up despite having not finished our entree. They offered to move us to the bar. We declined. The server brought the bill. Someone else told us to get up. We said we were paying. The server took the bill. The hostess came over and told us we had to get up NOW emphasis on NOW. More people checked on us in a span of 2 minutes than they did in two hours. I probably wouldn't go back. Dinner was $180 without dessert and if I felt like being rushed outta a restaurant I'd go somewhere trendy in New York where the attitude is merited by stars read more

Cantinetta - Overdone steak with a side of overpriced carrots - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfect cute outdoor patio spot for a girls night! Every dish we got was so flavorful and rich - they're known for their pappardelle bolognese, but also adored the vongole, carbonara, and gnocchi. The gelato was also insanely creamy and true to flavor. Great house wines and cocktails as well and exceptional staff! read more

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Loved everything about this place. The setting was intimate and beautiful (though a bit loud) and the service was seamless, attentive, warm, and thoughtful. Showed up for our 21st anniversary in our wedding clothes. The house swiftly brought us complimentary champagne. THE FOOD was outstanding. Unique and perfectly balanced. Recommend chilled English pea soup, pork belly with apricot, the gnudi pasta and the zeppole. SO GOOD. Already dreaming of going back. read more

Cantinetta was super packed and I'm glad that I made a reservation in advance. Once I told the hostess that our group had arrived, they immediately took us to our table. The restaurant was a bit small and cramped but it overall wasn't too bad. I tried the ravioli and the paccheri. Although both dishes were decent I was insanely disappointed by the size of the dishes especially given the price. I left dinner feeling pretty hungry and having to eat a second dinner. read more

Great food and drinks but the staff up front changed the vibe for me. The blonde hostess (Emily? Emma?) was snarky despite us being more than willing to wait. Started off great then hit me with attitude when I asked how long the wait may be so I could consider our options. I completely understand staffing and sections in this industry, which is why I said I was happy to wait it out and asked if I could get a call or text when a table opened up. Also understand Seattle has been busy with summer events, so I know the food industry is getting packed. Food was great, drinks were great. The bread is delicious. Will come back and hope someone else is hosting. read more

We went with a big group for restaurant week (with a reservation). They were able to sit us in a semi-private area which was great for catching up! The whole staff was very accommodating! The food and wine were delicious (ESPECIALLY THE GELATO). The servers were friendly, helpful and patient. The whole night was very seamless and memorable! read more

Cantinetta - Cauliflower soup - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Favorite spot for perfectly cooked pasta! We ordered: -white wine $14/glass -burrata $16 -ravioli $23: smaller side, but texture was fantastic -pappardelle $22: my absolute favorite. Perfectly al dente. Delicious chew. -rigatoni $24: good We were quickly in and out for dinner since we had events later that night, so you can definitely be in and out within an hour. Their pastas are generally on the smaller side for portions...so don't be afraid to order more! Street parking only. read more

Stopped in for Seattle restaurant week with some guests visiting, and was a little weary based on mixed reviews but so glad we tried it!! Between the 4 of us, we tried everything on the tasting menu and everything was delicious. Pasta was fresh and well cooked. Ingredients were quality and for me the beet appetizer was a highlight! We so tried a few cocktails and they were all tasty and well priced. Ambiance was super cute, we were in a back room so the commonly mentioned noise wasn't an issue for us. Service was friendly, attentive, and well timed. read more

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Everything is always perfect. -- food, service and atmosphere! Remember to share your salad with the table. It's huge!

This is such a wonderful little spot in Wallingford. Intimate and cozy date night option. Staff were welcoming and considerate on where we sat to ensure the best experience. The food was really good and reasonably priced. Appetizer: Polpette (meatballs on whipped potato) - highly recommend - so good. 4/5 stars Entrees: mushroom risotto was smoked like a mezcal. Most interesting and tasty risotto I've had in a long time. Leftovers were even better the next day! Tagliatelle was very light, simple, and filling. 4/5 stars. Dessert: zappole - Nutella stuffed. Warm, melting, sugary. Perfection. 5/5 stars. Don't recommend large groups above 4 people. Make a reservation ahead. read more

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Lovely intimate atmosphere and Amazing experience trying this place on a Sunday evening. Beautiful neighborhood restaurant with excellent service and great Italian food. We did not have a reservation but they were gracious to find us a spot at the bar and it did not disappoint. Thomas the bartender was on top of everything drinks, food, dessert, and his recs were spot on. Will be back. read more

Great little neighborhood Italian restaurant. Service was excellent, food was wonderful and the atmosphere was nice. Would recommend.

I really wanted to like this place. The first time my family dined here, the food was fantastic. Last night, however, was not. We ordered the Tagliatelle, the Baked Cannelloni, and the sweet potato gnocchi. Each dish was extremely salty. The gnocchi was dry, and the cannelloni was mostly sauce. On top of that, it was very loud, and we could barely hear each other to have a conversation. The staff were great, but I don't think we'll be back. read more

It was delicious! Rating the pasta 9/10 (minus point due to the small portion) Cute neighborhood and quiet neighborhood. read more

Cantinetta - Paccheri italian sausage fennel roasted pistachio pecorino pasta. - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing experience at this cute, neighborhood restaurant. Every dish our group had was amazing and trust me, we tried almost everything. The pork belly and risotto were incredible. The tomatoes on the caprese salad were so fresh and juicy. The best part was the top notch service provided. Anastasia was knowledgeable, friendly and checked in on the table the perfect amount. Everyone else was great and we loved the team service aspect. Will definitely dine here again! read more

Delayed review- we came in on Valentine's Day. We liked our server! She was super chill and checked in on us the right amount. Kept our water glasses full. In terms of food, it was definitely underwhelming considering the price. Our entrees came out lukewarm for some reason- we ordered a steak and a shellfish pasta (it was like a prawn/lobster?). The steak was a little too peppery and slightly overdone. My pasta would have been delicious if it came out hot, but the portion was so small. I would have gone home hungry if we didn't order and finish 2 appetizers. The highlight of our meal was actually our dessert- the Italian donut, a Zeppole. We'd come back just to eat this again, it was phenomenal. The ambience was also lovely, since we requested a window seat and were relatively removed from the noise. :) it was really nice of them to honor it. Overall, the people, the service, 5/5! The food.. 3/5. It was fine. read more

Great Italian food in Seattle! For starters we ordered the focaccia and it was soft but honestly tasted more like cakey than bread. The pork was so tender and it falls right apart. The sweet sauce is a really good pairing with this! The pastas were all cooked really well. Everything was flavored well and each sauce was unique and different from each other. The finish off, we got the zeppoles which is fried dough with a nutella filling. The mascarpone was super light and it balanced out the heaviness of the dough! Loved this meal but the inside is very loud. It took away from the experience as I could barely hear the people at my own table even when we were shouting at each other. read more

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To Trevor and the entire team at Cantinetta -- thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of me tonight. I've been coming since you first opened, and I have truly never had a bad meal or a less-than-amazing experience. I'm so grateful for the consistency, hospitality, and care you put into everything. Just wanted to say thank you! read more

We happened to be in town for a concert so we made reservations at Cantinetta, which was recommended by a friend. The place is really small, but cute and intimate. Our reservations were at 5 and my friend hit traffic on I-5 and showed up at 5:15. The hostess immediately came up to us and said they needed our table at 6:30. Seriously!? The server came over and I asked her about the time limit. She apologized and said each table gets 1.5 hours and we try to tell people ahead of time. We accepted this - kind of put off. We ordered several dishes to share and each dish came out separately but they wouldn't bring the next dish until we finished it. It was so strange! The food came out at a snail's pace. At 6:15 our main course was served - so that gave us 15 min to eat a ribeye. If you want to rush your guests out- you need to work getting the food out faster. Seriously- we dropped $180 bucks - but we were rushed- and it was so off putting. The food was delicious but I won't be back after the service. read more

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The Wallingford Cantinetta has been a favorite for many years. Love the atmosphere and neighborhood vibe. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious. Great spot if you can snag a spot at the bar. read more

Cantinetta - Yum! Fresh and light. - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It was our second time dining at Cantinetta tonight and we came for a little double date night dinner with friends. The four of us shared the brussels sprouts and burrata for appetizers. The brussels sprouts were delicious (highly recommend ordering these) and the burrata was pretty good. For our entrees, we ordered the pici amatriciana, risotto, pappardelle alla bolognese, and rigatoni. My rigatoni was wonderful - I loved the mushroom cream sauce and the fennel sausage in the dish but wish it came with more for $24. I typically can't finish a whole bowl of pasta and take home leftovers but I finished my dish and found myself still hungry after. Unfortunately, my boyfriend's bolognese was cold when it came out - not even lukewarm which was a huge bummer. The service was fairly good. Our server was nice. The food did take awhile to come out though. The ambiance is super cozy and romantic in here - the perfect place for a date night. I love the warm dimmed lighting in the restaurant. It is pretty small inside so I'd recommend to make a reservation. read more

Cantinetta - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been to this place multiple times and have been disappointed every time. I went here tonight and got the Manhattan and Italian Greyhound for drinks, the Brussels sprouts and Burrata for appetizer, and the Pappardelle alla Bolognese for my entree. The Italian greyhound was stall and not sweet. The Manhattan was the worst drink I ever had. The Pappardelle Alla Bolognese had good flavor but was very cold. The best part of this meal was the appetizers, and I would get the Brussels sprouts and burrata again. Overall, this place gets a 3 for its excellent service and ambiance. However, their food and drinks, besides the appetizers, were not good. This would not be a top option for me to want to go back. read more

Cantinetta - Pappardelle alla Bolognese - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Spent our NYE dinner at Cantinetta. Had such a nice time, the ambiance was so cozy and loved the decorations for the night. I have previously been for Seattle Restaurant Week, so I was excited they had a set tasting menu for us to pick from. We enjoyed everything we tried and loved how attentive the staff were. The zeppole was DELICIOUS and I really enjoyed the crab risotto! Will definitely be back to experience their pasta. read more

Cantinetta - House Wine - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love this place. Romantic , charming and the meal always incredible. Great date night spot

Made a reservation and came in right when they opened. Was a very nice day so the windows and doors were open. Staff was super attentive and kind to give recommendations. I would say the food is okay for Italian. No complaints on my drink! Not the best place but not the worst. We left full but not fully satisfied. Cute date spot, won't be returning. read more

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Truly an incredible meal! The seasonal pumpkin soup can't be missed and the tiramisu was phenomenal. Moody interior makes this a great date night spot, we will definitely be back! read more

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The service was good and the restaurant itself is very pretty, with an intimate setting inside. The portion of food, however, leaves much to be desired. I should have looked at other reviews before ordering, as when I received my ravioli, which is the most expensive pasta on the menu at $28, there were only 10 small raviolis served to me, which were not very warm. I completely understand smaller portions for handmade items, but with no clear sign of the portion sizes the price is unjustifiable, and I left hungry. read more

Cantinetta - Ravioli - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ambiance is really nice, it was busy but never felt too loud. The staff were helpful and kind. There wasn't any NA choices or mocktails but the food was delicious and the tiramisu was delicious!! It is a cute spot for a girls night out or date night! read more

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This restaurant is sort of tucked away in a nice little neighborhood and it seemed liked it's frequently but locals. I really wanted pasta and this was close to my place so I made my husband go with me. The restaurant is quite small so We made reservations for 6:00 and was seated right away. The staff were friendly and welcoming. They brought us drinks right away. I ordered a glass of wine and that came within minutes. I ordered the tagliatelle With egg and my husband ordered the pappardelle. The food pretty much came out within 10-15 minutes. I don't remember waiting very long. The portions were quite small for the price that we paid, but it was good. We ended up having to go to to another restaurant to pick up a quick snack since our portions were so small. The pastas were very very good though. read more

Cantinetta - Tagliatelle and Pappardelle - Tuscan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food is pretty solid. It isn't the best Italian food in Seattle but it's a good consistent choice. I've had mixed experiences with the service, could be very slow depending on the group size and how busy they are. The fire pits and blankets for their outdoor seating is a nice amenity. read more

This was an amazing experience for us. We got there a bit early for our reservation but they started us in the bar. We were seated quite quickly in a cozy little space with candles and pretty decor around us. The hostess was very friendly and kind. The team was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Our wine was perfect with our food. We ordered the focaccia (the olive oil is Devine), and the butter lettuce salad with citrus. We also ordered the carrots and ended up with the Brussels sprouts (so happy, because they were delicious!). Our Lasagne was tasty. The whole experience was a pleasant surprise and we plan to go back! read more

Amazing dinner. Took my wife for our anniversary and they kicked ass. The best risotto'I've had in Seattle and amazing service in a relaxed and exquisite venue. Would recomiendas for anyone looking for a romantic place to take your partner. read more

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