Il Cantinori Restaurant Inc
(212) 673-6044
32 E 10TH St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7324
-73.9932
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
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The Scene
For more than a decade, this romantic stucco-and-beams outpost in Greenwich Village has been cosseting loyal habitues and a sizable crop of celebrities. The two main dining rooms are equally engaging, rustic and roomy, animated with bursts of fresh flowers. The sky-lighted back room is particularly pleasant at lunch; at dinner, however, it holds larger parties and can get loud.
The Food
The northern Italian fare is simple but very well-executed. Lightly breaded calamari, roasted radicchio with smoked mozzarella and meaty portobello mushroom caps make for good starters. Pastas are usually right on target, with highlights like rigatoni with broccoli rabe and sausage, penne tossed with sweet peas and mushrooms and ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta. Big, lush desserts are the fashion here, whether bulbous apple cakes and pear tarts, frothy tiramisu or rich chocolate cake.
User Reviews
stevek0528
February 01, 2009
3 of us went during restaurant week. Clearly they operate a "class" system for restaurant week. Ordering from the A la carte menu gave you a nice table in the back, "restauarant weekers "gave you a table in the freezing cold front of the restaurant. Menu was very limited and did not really give a true reflection of the dishes from the main menu Starters were OK, main Pasta dish was bland, deserts were good..Apple pie was delicious Would I go back and spend $60-$70 for a meal. NO
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halli620
January 31, 2009
I didn't like the dish I got, but I may have been happier with something else. I picked the Restaurant Week veal "with herbs," but it was mostly with anise and I don't like meat with anise. The tiramisu was very good, but the apple tart was chewy and unappetizing. Also, it started getting crowded at 7:30/8, and I guess they turned the heat off so it didn't get too hot in the rest of the restaurant, but by the window in the back room it was freezing. If I went back ever I'd try a different dish and see if it's better, but I was not too impressed this time.
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Anonymous
January 10, 2009
If you want to impress someone on a date, take her here. The place was so romantic with beautiful decor and fresh cut flowers. I loved the salmon and the drinks were great. AA+++ in my book.
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What to Drink:
Il Cantinori has an all-Italian wine list comprised of quality selections from many regions at very fair prices.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Money Order
