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    Canto - Upper West Side

    4.4 (205 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Burrata with Tomato
    Caitlyn F.

    Walked in and was able to get seating outside! The inside looked super cute and would love to make a resy in there one day. The food overall was solid, the pasta was cooked well, but I feel that the bolognese could have had a little more flavor. Service was just okay for me, our waiter wasn't friendly and seemed to just want to take our orders and leave. Overall, would come back to sit inside and try other items on the menu!

    Lynn T.

    Came here for happy hour on a weekday. Whether you sit at the bar or at a table you have to be seared by the hostess, which I can imagine what that is like when they are busy. The decor is dimly lite clean aesthetic vibe. Got the frozen espresso martini which is strong in the espresso and weak on the alcohol, the serving glasses for these are smaller than average so be aware you don't get much for the price point. It definitely left me with a brain freeze, I liked the concept of the straw that you can eat. The spicy martini was good and had a bit of a kick. The oysters came with ketchup which I found very odd and an odd onion/tomato sauce, I would have preferred the classics. Service was good, the waiter checked in on us.

    Pappardelle Cinghiale
    Stephen L.

    Initial impression of Canto was great - beautiful interior with a nice intimate atmosphere. Then, it kept losing rating points as the meal went along... First of all, in terms of service, our waitress was quite pushy and was rushing us to make a menu choice in a rather unfriendly way. Then, they only brought us the salt and pepper after we were mostly done with the meal already. They also never even asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. As for the food, I ordered the Pappardelle Cinghiale ($26), which was a generous portion size with a good amount of tender and tasty wild boar meat. However, the actual pasta itself was very mediocre. The sauce (Tuscan wine sauce) in particular was rather watery and tasteless, which really took away from the dish as a whole. I also tried the Green Pappardelle Al Frutti di Mare ($28), which had seafood in it. The spinach pappardelle was a bit better than the other one, but the seafood was average quality at best. The complimentary bread with tomato sauce was pretty good though. Overall, the nice environment is really the saving grace here, but with this kind of service and food (for the price), I probably will not be returning.

    Udochi M.

    Made last minute reservations at Canto and am honestly so disappointed in myself for suggesting this restaurant... Outside of the service, everything about this restaurant was mid. Everything lacked flavor and it reminded me of why people think Italian food is insipid (gre word lol) or lackluster. I could have had a more inspiring and flavorful meal at home, so very disappointed. We ordered Calamari, kale salad, and french fries to start. Calamari wasn't properly battered and didn't feel fried at all. Also for some reasons apples were fried and included in the basket... the Kale salad wasn't actually good, but lacked enough toppings. And fries were fine. For our mains we got the Carbonara and we couldn't find the other main on the menu, but both needed a boatload of salt/pepper added. I haven't been disappointed like this in such a long time.... But the water, complimentary bread, and service was great!

    Sorrento martini
    Sonali P.

    It was my first time at this canto location, we stopped in for drinks. The bartenders were absolutely wonderful, especially Andre! It was Valentine's Day and the restaurant had decorated the place accordingly with tons of red and pink decor. They have happy hour daily, including their frozen espresso martini which is my favorite. Their regular espresso martini is also perfectly done. We snacked on some truffle fries, which were good but not a must-have. Overall, I like the place and the people. I really love the frozen espresso martini. Will likely come again.

    Wilma R.

    I came during happy hour on a Saturday, one hour before having to leave for the airport, to try one thing and one thing only: their frozen espresso martini. It was definitely worth it.

    Apple tartlet
    Elena W.

    I really liked it here! I was just waltzing around the UWS and told myself I would just eat at wherever looked good. I walked by Canto and thought it looked interesting so there I was solo dining at the bar. They have some pretty neat decorations for the holidays. I got the fettuccine ai funghi with a medium rare steak for my meal and a raspberry spritz mocktail. Both were really good and hit the spot! The food came out quite quickly. I got the apple tartlet dessert which was pretty good, although I wish the tart was heated up a little more to contrast from the cold gelato. Other than that, service was good and I overall enjoyed my time here. I spent $86 here inclusive of tax and tip for my little solo date that night. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my peers and I would be interested in coming back to try other things on the menu!

    Outdoor seating with blankets and heat lamps.
    Laura O.

    We stopped by Canto on a whim last night after a movie and were able to be seated outside immediately. The weather was a bit chilly, but our table had a heat lamp, and we were provided with blankets, which was super cozy and nice. I didn't really have any expectations - just wanted a decent bite to eat - but everything we had was delicious! I had the branzino, which was cooked perfectly and was served with a zesty, lemon-cream sauce, mashed potatoes, and spinach. So good. My partner loved his lasagna. I paired my meal with a wonderful glass of Super Tuscan. For dessert, we had tiramisu and cappuccinos. The coffees were great. The tiramisu was served as a square cake and a good size for a party of two just looking for a few sweet bites. It wasn't the boldest tiramisu flavor I've had, but definitely a tasty version. I liked the moist, cakey ladyfingers portion at the bottom. Came with a few strawberries and mint on the side. Everyone who works here is incredibly nice and the vibe of the restaurant is just really chill overall. Our server was friendly and gave good suggestions.

    Alisa J.

    The frozen espresso martini was so good. Loved the texture and the flavor with cream on top. The Cacio e Pepe was pretty good but not the best. Loved how it was serve out of a cheese wheel though. Service was pretty good and loved the ambiance. Would highly recommend.

    Yung Chun C.

    Everything tonight was DELICIOUS! The waiter, Mateo, was fantastic, attentive and made sure everything was all ok. We had raw oysters, burrata and prosciutto, beef carpaccio, lobster ravioli, and carbonara. A party of 2 and we were delightfully full. Not stuffed, justttttt right! Would definitely say this would be a spot I would bring people to, and it is a perfect date spot.

    Helen S.

    Beautiful space, but service was a little slow and the sauce in the pasta I ordered for brunch was a little too watery/runny. My friends ordered waffles and steak and eggs and those looked good! Saturday noon on a snowy day saw minimal crowds.

    Frozen espresso martini with tequila
    Jamie D.

    THE BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI HANDS DOWN!!!! It's a craving at this point. Location is a lot more spacious than the lower east side location. Great pacing between drinks, appetizers, entrees. Never had to call for someone to come to our table. Constantly checked on the guest before needing to ask for anything.

    Lasagna Alla Bolognese
    Alice D.

    The food was amazing! Pasta was so fresh you could tell it was homemade. The drinks were great. Very cute vibe and aesthetic inside. I'll deff be back.

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    Food was great, shoutout to our server Ray ! He was awesome, and the patio was beautiful.

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    Food is delicious. Ambiance is wonderful. Ray was our server and was friendly, personable, and added greatly to our experience.

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    Great addition to the neighborhood! Great food, loved the bolognese, service and fairly priced!

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    I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

    Come to Little Ned for fantastic cocktails in an intimate setting, you won't be disappointed…read more The space is gorgeous, with bar and table seating on the main floor, as well as some standing tables next to the bar if you can't find a seat right away. There's also seating on the second floor, perfect for couples or small groups. I tried two of their cocktails when I went. The first was the Eastern Julep, a delicious twist on a classic. The mint Moroccan tea gave the drink a cool, refreshing taste on every sip. I also tried the Silver Screen, the closest drink I could find to an old fashioned. It was interesting, there was definitely a hint of a buttery taste. Overall a really balanced bourbon drink. I walked in and found room at the standing tables. A bar seat eventually opened up but I was already on my second drink by then. Definitely make reservations if you're planning a visit!

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