Il Cantinori - Broad Channel

One of our favorite dinner spots in Manhattan. Delicious with impeccable service.

I never write reviews and have never written a bad review, ever. Even for not great experiences, you want to give the benefit of the doubt it was just a bad day etc but this was next level. We had a reservation, but were waiting for 5+ min in the restaurant for someone to greet/seat us. When someone finally acknowledges us, we didn’t get a welcome etc nothing and we get seated outside when there were a bunch of options inside. Already off to a weird start, it being such a well known restauran … – show

Idk where these reviews are coming from this place is like an expensive Olive Garden. Old school Italian food which is fine by all accounts but omg so expensive

The last time I went to Il Cantinero was 20 years ago. And I remember having a wonderful meal then, and we had a great meal this time. The service was exemplary and efficient. The food was exquisite. I ordered based on the suggestions from our waiter. If you are a lover of food from Northern Italy, this is your place. If they don't have what you want on the menu, or you're not interested in their daily specials, they well make anything for you, as long as they have the ingredients. This place is … – show

Really cute, romantic spot that seemed to be populated by local regulars. There was a buzz in the air that made the ambiance feel electric and comfortable at the same time. Very fast service with excellent quality food. Hearty Italian dishes that, instead of being ground-breaking, are familiar and homey in the best way possible. They also had ENORMOUS floral arrangements that smelled so good. Definitely a spot to return to.