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Canto

4.1 (423 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Grace S.

I will rave about this carbonara forever - it was to die for. I am an avid carbonara lover, order it at almost every Italian restaurant I have been to and this is by far a top 3 entree for me. It was so creamy and the pancetta was so crispy. I also got a dirty martini that I enjoyed. My only complaint is we had a 7:30pm reservation and we did not get seated until almost 8.

truffle gnocchi
Danielle D.

yes the frozen espresso martini is 100% worth the hype. also the straw is edible holy crap. complimentary bread too #ThankGod truffle gnocchi was good and you can rlly taste the truffle but i didn't like the way the cheese was torched on top it was kinda hard. dont get the ricotta cheesecake it wasn't good. service was good. very small restaurant make sure to make a reservation.

Special of the day- mushroom risotto with beef short ribs
Sonali P.

I went to Canto for dinner on a Friday night. I would recommend making a reservation since the place is packed. I was actually impressed by how much seating they managed to fit into the space. They really optimized every inch. I tried their famous frozen espresso martini and loved it. It's almost like a tiramisu martini because they top it with mascarpone. They have a good happy hour deal, but unfortunately we weren't able to make it in time for it. For dinner, we ordered an arancini, carbonara, and a risotto from their specials. They drop off complimentary warm bread with a red sauce for dipping. Next time I'll probably skip ordering an appetizer since the bread is so good. The pastas aren't the best in the city, but they were solid. Overall, I had a fun time. Loved the frozen espresso martini. Would go again.

Colin C.

Such a cute classy spot and I'm so glad to have experienced it. First off, anyone going needs to get a frozen espresso martini. Those things are dangerous but so good. I was gagged at the edible straw as well! I got two and could've gotten so many more. The restaurant itself is packed shoulder to shoulder with seating but that just made the meal feel a lot more intimate. I got the seafood pappardelle and it was so good. The noodles were so soft and chewy which is how I like them and the sauce was so flavorful. Definitely a spot I will be returning to in the future.

Complementary bread and marinara
Isabel T.

The food and drinks were great! Frozen espresso martini is popular for a reason, so good. Also loved my pasta, big portions and good amounts of sauce/cheese which I loved. The space is nicely decorated though a bit small. Was a bit busy so kinda felt like the servers forgot about us a bit unless we waved them down!

Bucatini Alla Carbonara & Chicken Sandwich

Sunday brunch offered an array of options. The pasta was rich, creamy and flavorful. The sandwich was massive and very fresh. Best of all the eggs were all cooked perfectly! The space itself, and seating was tight, close quarters, but the restaurant was very tidy and tastefully decorated.

Perfect.  Espresso martini frozen
Ang M.

Go for the drinks especially the frozen espresso martini at HH - $12 bucks! They are pretty damn good. In fact, the happy hour drinks are all priced well. Also, well fleet oysters were $1.50 - so load up. We split two pastas- bolognese and linguine with clams. Both were ok. Nothing to rave about, but decent. The place is cozy and perfect for a date. Will go back for the vibes and a drink.

Bucatini Alla Carbonara
Olivia B.

Had an amazing dinner at Canto last weekend! Made the reservation 4 days in advance, even was running late from work and they still held our table! We sat in a little counter in the front window and had a great time in our cozy nook, people watching and enjoying the privacy! The food was amazing, I LOVE arancini and this did not disappoint. The servers offered amazing recommendations as well! recommend this place for a fun fancy date night!

Frozen espresso martini
Madison D.

Love the frozen espresso martinis it's like a dessert. Had to wait awhile for a table but we were able to put our name in & come back later. Pasta was good. If you're going for 2 people to this location you might get put at the bar seats

Frozen espresso martini + frozen aperol spritz
Adi O.

Came here for happy hour and I'm happy I did! We specifically came for their famous frozen espresso martinis & I see why they're famous. They're like dessert in a glass but make it grown and glamorous. The frozen espresso martini was smooth, sweet, and perfectly chilled. A creamy coffee cloud with just enough kick to wake your soul. I could've had a third :) Canto is such a vibe, it's small but local and cozy

The infamous frozen espresso martini
Dilenia A.

My daughter saw this spot on TikTok and brought me here for Mother's Day brunch and it was well worth the hype! It's such a cute spot to go with your girlfriends. The frozen espresso martini is delish and addicting, you think you're having an ice cream; the steak and eggs; and the burger and fries...which were all so good!!! Can't wait to go ahead.

Ziti all Norma
Lee S.

Amazing spot in the West Village! Fabulous food, great atmosphere and ambiance. Staff was friendly and attentive and our server Nut pulled it all together for a wonderful overall experience based on her recommendations. Highly recommend.

Rigatoni e Gamberi vodka sauce and tortellini di carne which
Liz B.

I came here late one evening with my friend and we were seated at the back bar facing the wall. The restaurant interior is cute but it was hard for us to see it. Other groups were sat around the bar and kind of in the bar/kitchen area which was interesting. It seems like a lot of people come here for birthdays as they'll play in da club and bring out a sparkler for the celebration. It took about 15 mins for someone to come to us to actually get our orders placed but once we placed them, the bread and wine came out pretty quickly! My friend and I shared the meatballs (8/10 - on the smaller side but good) which was a good addition with the free bread and I ordered the rigatoni e gamberi which was really good and the pasta was Al dente but definitely light on the sauce! My friend ordered the tortellini di carne which I tried but I liked mine better. I want to come back to try the frozen espresso martinis but I wasn't trying to drink that at 9PM! Overall it wasn't too expensive and the food was good but don't expect service to be the best/fastest!

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Alexa is the sweetest and best server to exist!! The pasta and espresso martinis were also fantastic, will be coming back for sure

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Great pasta and ambiance for Valentine's Day!! Teo was an amazing waitor, very quick service. Would definitely recommend!

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8 months ago

Anna was a great waitress and the frozen espresso martini was one of the best drinks I've ever had!

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Amazing food, even better service. Thank you Teo! Got gluten free carbonara and bolognese.

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Came for a friends birthday. This was my second time coming. We had Ana as a server. She was great. All of the food we tried was wonderful!

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My queen Alexa was fabulous!! she served up our frozen espresso martinis so fast and with a smile on her face

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One of my favorite restaurants in nyc! Ana was the best and sweetest server. So attentive

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amazing service from Teo!!!! the food is great and frozen espresso martinis are the best!

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The frozen espresso martinis are delicious and the service was great too! thank you teo!!

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Ana our server was so attentive and amazing! What a gal's gal :) Definitely coming back!

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Ana was the best server ever!! She was soo nice & knowledgeable about the menu. She's the best, highly recommend Canto!!

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Espresso martini and truffle fries. Best one I've ever had and the server Mateo was amazing.

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not wheelchair accessible. several steps up into the entrance…read more THE MIXOLOGIST IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW Sit at the bar. Order mixologist's choice, and David G. will take care of you. He is the best mixologist in NYC. He danced with lemon slices cutting through pours of clear liquids from heights. He tossed and shook, and was precise and caring. A true artist. David made our night. The only reason I would ever walk back into this place is to sit at the bar and let David mesmerize me. FOOD: Broccoli rabe was fresh, but I needed a steak knife to cut through it. It was very al dente. Not cut properly, which is to cut crosses in the stems. Salad was fresh and crisp, high quality fennel and greens. Lovely. Agnoletti was divine. Home made. Focaccia very good with subtle flavors and just the right crust. Olive oil, good. The front of house staff was lovely, two ladies, and a friendly guy. Super lovely. Treated us like friends. Also the busboys were all gentlemen. I loved them. They brushed crumbs off the table with panache. The only complaint is the waiter was robotic, and issued rule after rule. No smile. EX: It was a freezing night. We wanted to order appetizer's first, and have a chance to look at the menu. He couldn't do that. "I need the whole order." Then one of us wanted to order the pre fixe dinner. "You can't do that. You both have to order it." He was very cold, a robot. To enjoy ourselves, we had to push through the horrible treatment. Too bad for the waiter, when I asked about the special pasta, he butchered the pronunciation, giving me a soft pitch to teach him Italian. I blasted him. C'est la vie.

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