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    La Cantina

    4.0 (125 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    James V.

    This place has a wonderful patio on the river. Worth a visit just to hang out in that setting. The inside of the restaurant, and the whole place has old school Italian restaurant vibes, which is a plus. The staff was friendly, and the host seemed downright excited to see us, even as we came in 30 minutes to close. Everything came out reasonably fast as well. The food was solid. The calamari was perfectly cooked. We got it "Tony style" which was fast, but shouldn't cost extra. The pizza was good, if not $5 too expensive for what it is. The sauce was also a little on the sweet side for my taste. The signature chicken was very well done, though the side spaghetti was made all the sweeter by mixing with thr other sauce. As a Chicagoan, I can tell you the beefs are not made in house and I would not get them again, or recommend you do so either. In all, the food was fresh and well made, the staff was lovely, and the restaurant itself is nice to spend time in. I will be back!

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Paul Yelp N.

    First time at this family Italian restaurant and we were happily surprised. To be honest I don't think there were any true Italian family restaurants in this part of west Michigan. It was great. I had a delicious Chicken Parmigiana with a side of pasta and a very good chocolate ganache desert with what seemed like icecream. The chicken was served very hot with the perfect amount of roasted mozzarella cheese on top of very good tomato sauce that was slightly sweet. It came with a side of spaghetti with the same sauce. ALL of it was very good!

    Ravioli with sausage
    Jim P.

    Appetizer: Caprese Salad - Quantity: Generous, with six slices each of mozzarella and tomato - Quality: Fresh ingredients, classic combination of flavors Main Course: Chicken Parmesan - Portion Size: Satisfying with a good amount of chicken and spaghetti - Sauce: Sweeter profile, but delicious and well-prepared Dessert: Cannoli - Taste: Excellent, seemed homemade with authentic flavor - Note: Chocolate sauce was not necessary; the cannoli stood out on its own Service: - the restaurant was busy and the wait staff was attentive and kept up with the demand. Ambiance: - traditional lively Italian restaurant

    Rigatoni
    Madison N.

    Had a wonderful evening sitting on a beautiful patio at La Cantina. We had the sweetest and most helpful waitress, forgot her name but she gave recommendations and helped out a lot! We started with drinks, impressive wine menu and had bruschetta and bread for our appetizers. Partner had chicken marsala and I had the rigatoni. His was wonderful and I don't even like mushrooms. I had my rigatoni with no onions or mushrooms, it was good but the sauce was much sweeter than I liked but my partner loved it! Had the tiramisu for dessert, I've never had it with chocolate and icecream with it (not traditional) but still very delicious. Sitting there we were talking about how we are excited to come back again and bring our families. 10/10!

    Bruschetta
    Michael G.

    La Cantina Italian restaurant is situated on the west side of Paw Paw, Mi on the banks of the Paw Paw River. We have many happy memories here starting four decades ago! Last night we decided to drive there and try the foods again! We quickly ordered Bruchetta, La Cantina Chicken and Spaghetti and Meatballs and settled back to enjoy the holiday decor. Christmas is coming! The Bruchetta was delicious, fresh and chilled! La Cantina Chicken is a house special and delivered great flavors! We have always loved LC's meatballs and those are still a treat! Added to our enjoyment was the friendly service folks! We are glad to fine some greats still are great!

    Beth G.

    This home town Italian food is delicious, the owners are so awesome, and it feels like home. Love love love. Try the calamari and the Pasta Emilio! The outdoor patio is the best!

    Filthy knife
    Matt H.

    A mixed bag indeed. For starters, where do the staff wash their hands when they have no running water in the bathroom? (See photo) I ordered the small sausage and cheese pizza, the sauce was HORRIBLY salty, i tried just eating off some of the toppings but gave up and just picked off some of the sausage to take home to my dog. He seemed to like it. Our waiter Pete, (after seeing what I rejected) asked if I wanted him to see if the manager would take it off the bill. (I wasn't trying to get a free anything) and it resulted in a half price pizza which was decent enough I guess. My wife had the eggplant parmesan and loved it, i tried the sauce on hers and it was pretty tasty. Just a problem with the pizza sauce gladly. The place was nice enough to look at with a great view of the river, I personally wouldn't return unless my wife wanted the eggplant again. Definitely wasn't a fan of the 35 minute ticket time either. If I had the time to return, it sure wouldn't be for a pizza.

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    Service was great. Food was good. Expensive but a nice place for an evening meal. Parking lot was nearly full, plenty of room inside though.

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    Food was delicious. Service great. Wait time was way too long. Over an hour to get our food after arriving at 5:30.

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    Have gone here for pizza for the past 40 years. Amazingly friendly warm service and an outstanding Pizza.

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    We have been going to La Cantina for about 25 years. It's always good. We go as often as we can.

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