Excellent food and service. Relatively small restaurant, so high quality and tough to get a reservation. But go when you can!
Alora
Cantinetta is the ultimate go-to spot when you are hoping for a meal that is not only amazing but also consistent.
Mike
Usually adore Cantinetta, and the food and service was impeccable as always. But the music Nov 6 2025 was distractingly loud. And the techno beat clashed with the restaurant's rustic decor and Italian theme. Hopefully that was a one-off misstep. Am willing to try it again but if the problem persists I'll sadly have to remove Cantinetta from the rotation.
Eric
Food (mainly the apps) wasn't as good as usual, focaccia was undercooked and doughy, other than that it was great like usual. But a few slight hiccups
Matiu
We love Cantinetta - The quality of the food, the reasonable wine list and the vibe are at a great level. My only Criticism would be the wait staff, they aren't very engaging, no drink or food recommendations, no excitement, no personal engagement with conversation, no checking if anything else is needed once food has arrived, it is the one aspect that needs attention.
Rina
It's an amazing experience to try this famous restaurant on Seattle Restaurant Week. I always heard of its delicious food and fantastic Italian vibes. All dishes tastes so good. I would definitely visit it again. The dining room is a little bit noisy, hard to talk to each other, but that's very italino.
Colin
A wonder restaurant with incredible service. Scott is a great manager and always makes us feel welcome. Keep it going Cantinetta, always great food.
Sherri
What happened to servers who maintain a connection with their clients to ensure they're having a good experience? Once our dinner was ordered, we didn't get follow up on whether we wanted another drink, our designated server did not deliver our meal and the person who brought it (bus person?) did not inquire as to our needs, and trying to make eye contact with our server was an exercise in frustration. I've been a server. I know the trick of not making eye contact. It doesn't make for a good customer experience. The food was perfectly cooked. The ambience delightful as ever. Make sure your staff understands they're the key connection to the overall experience.
Trish
Very loud restaurant for such a small place. Service was good. Food good but too much salad dressing on the mista salad. Dessert was good.
Peter
Cantinetta has a buzz , interesting menu that is well prepared. Table service is good and the bartender makes a very good drink. It casn be very noisy!
Service staff were amazing and on top of it. Very nice and attentive. Food/drinks were really good.
Joe
We met a guy in Bellevue at a wine bar before our dinner. We said we were off to Cantinetta for dinner, he said the food was not very good. My wife and I thought, I wonder if things have changed. We went to dinner, asked to sit at the bar, and one of the owners was the bartender that night. We have enjoyed his company for years; we try to eat there once a year, and the bar is so social; we are out of town folks. The pastas we had were wonderful, the service spectacular, and as we have always experienced, an evening of delight. So much for the guy at the wine bar, I feel sorry he missed that this restaurant is about great food, but also about people enjoying the company of strangers.
Evelyn
The best Italian restaurant in Bellevue we went, awesome food and great service. We love Manila clam, Veal, Pici!
Caroline
Cantinetta is such a neighborhood gem. Stellar food, warm, attentive service and lovely but approachable ambiance make it a great pick for lunch, girls' night or hosting out-of-town guests. Five stars!
Sherry
Outstanding in every way! Great food, service, and experience! Definitely on the rotation.
Excellent food and service. Relatively small restaurant, so high quality and tough to get a reservation. But go when you can!
Cantinetta is the ultimate go-to spot when you are hoping for a meal that is not only amazing but also consistent.
Usually adore Cantinetta, and the food and service was impeccable as always. But the music Nov 6 2025 was distractingly loud. And the techno beat clashed with the restaurant's rustic decor and Italian theme. Hopefully that was a one-off misstep. Am willing to try it again but if the problem persists I'll sadly have to remove Cantinetta from the rotation.
Food (mainly the apps) wasn't as good as usual, focaccia was undercooked and doughy, other than that it was great like usual. But a few slight hiccups
We love Cantinetta - The quality of the food, the reasonable wine list and the vibe are at a great level. My only Criticism would be the wait staff, they aren't very engaging, no drink or food recommendations, no excitement, no personal engagement with conversation, no checking if anything else is needed once food has arrived, it is the one aspect that needs attention.
It's an amazing experience to try this famous restaurant on Seattle Restaurant Week. I always heard of its delicious food and fantastic Italian vibes. All dishes tastes so good. I would definitely visit it again. The dining room is a little bit noisy, hard to talk to each other, but that's very italino.
A wonder restaurant with incredible service. Scott is a great manager and always makes us feel welcome. Keep it going Cantinetta, always great food.
What happened to servers who maintain a connection with their clients to ensure they're having a good experience? Once our dinner was ordered, we didn't get follow up on whether we wanted another drink, our designated server did not deliver our meal and the person who brought it (bus person?) did not inquire as to our needs, and trying to make eye contact with our server was an exercise in frustration. I've been a server. I know the trick of not making eye contact. It doesn't make for a good customer experience. The food was perfectly cooked. The ambience delightful as ever. Make sure your staff understands they're the key connection to the overall experience.
Very loud restaurant for such a small place. Service was good. Food good but too much salad dressing on the mista salad. Dessert was good.
Cantinetta has a buzz , interesting menu that is well prepared. Table service is good and the bartender makes a very good drink. It casn be very noisy!
Restaurantji Recommends
Service staff were amazing and on top of it. Very nice and attentive. Food/drinks were really good.
We met a guy in Bellevue at a wine bar before our dinner. We said we were off to Cantinetta for dinner, he said the food was not very good. My wife and I thought, I wonder if things have changed. We went to dinner, asked to sit at the bar, and one of the owners was the bartender that night. We have enjoyed his company for years; we try to eat there once a year, and the bar is so social; we are out of town folks. The pastas we had were wonderful, the service spectacular, and as we have always experienced, an evening of delight. So much for the guy at the wine bar, I feel sorry he missed that this restaurant is about great food, but also about people enjoying the company of strangers.
The best Italian restaurant in Bellevue we went, awesome food and great service. We love Manila clam, Veal, Pici!
Cantinetta is such a neighborhood gem. Stellar food, warm, attentive service and lovely but approachable ambiance make it a great pick for lunch, girls' night or hosting out-of-town guests. Five stars!
Outstanding in every way! Great food, service, and experience! Definitely on the rotation.
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