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    Canto

    4.1 (462 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Samantha S.

    Extremely disappointing experience at Canto. Their website clearly states they open at 3 PM on Thursdays, and we even had a confirmed reservation for 3:15 PM. When we arrived on time, we were abruptly told to leave because they "weren't open yet" and that no bartender or server would be available until at least 3:30. It felt excessive to turn away guests with a confirmed reservation over a 15-minute discrepancy. We returned at 4 PM and explained the situation to the hostess, who dismissively responded, "the website isn't right," with no apology, accountability, or attempt to remedy the situation. Mistakes happen, but the lack of professionalism and customer service was far more frustrating than the scheduling error itself. If your hours have changed, update your website and reservation platform instead of making customers feel like they did something wrong. What makes this more disappointing is that I've actually been here before and recommended the restaurant specifically because their frozen espresso martinis are excellent. That previous positive experience is the only reason this review isn't lower. That said, service during this visit continued to miss the mark. The restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived before dinner service, yet we felt like we were inconveniencing the bartender every time we ordered another drink. We also ordered the bruschetta appetizer, which took over an hour to come out despite us being among the only customers there. The food and drinks may be good, but service and accountability matter just as much. Updating reservation systems and treating customers with basic courtesy would go a long way.

    Shanaya P.

    Came here during the HH and was so blown away by how attentive the service was. We never had to flag a waiter down or wait for the bill. The cocktails were great and i would 100% go again

    My friend and I had such a lovely dinner at Canto. Our experience with Naz was so fantastic, that I felt compelled to write this review. He made our dining experience a delight and was attentive throughout. My friend even complimented his eyelashes and he took a moment to share his regimen with us. The food was great too - the carbonara and tagliatelle were both delicious. We will absolutely be back!

    Special of the day- mushroom risotto with beef short ribs
    Sonali P.

    I went to Canto for dinner on a Friday night. I would recommend making a reservation since the place is packed. I was actually impressed by how much seating they managed to fit into the space. They really optimized every inch. I tried their famous frozen espresso martini and loved it. It's almost like a tiramisu martini because they top it with mascarpone. They have a good happy hour deal, but unfortunately we weren't able to make it in time for it. For dinner, we ordered an arancini, carbonara, and a risotto from their specials. They drop off complimentary warm bread with a red sauce for dipping. Next time I'll probably skip ordering an appetizer since the bread is so good. The pastas aren't the best in the city, but they were solid. Overall, I had a fun time. Loved the frozen espresso martini. Would go again.

    Frozen espresso martini is INCREDIBLE. It's quite small but so so delicious. The vibe was great on a Sunday evening, no reservation, sat at the bar, & everything looked delicious.

    Perfect.  Espresso martini frozen
    Ang M.

    Go for the drinks especially the frozen espresso martini at HH - $12 bucks! They are pretty damn good. In fact, the happy hour drinks are all priced well. Also, well fleet oysters were $1.50 - so load up. We split two pastas- bolognese and linguine with clams. Both were ok. Nothing to rave about, but decent. The place is cozy and perfect for a date. Will go back for the vibes and a drink.

    Frozen espresso martinis were soooo good, tasted like tiramisu and edible straw! Our server Naz was so kind also. Definitely recommend for girls night or date night :)

    Colin C.

    Such a cute classy spot and I'm so glad to have experienced it. First off, anyone going needs to get a frozen espresso martini. Those things are dangerous but so good. I was gagged at the edible straw as well! I got two and could've gotten so many more. The restaurant itself is packed shoulder to shoulder with seating but that just made the meal feel a lot more intimate. I got the seafood pappardelle and it was so good. The noodles were so soft and chewy which is how I like them and the sauce was so flavorful. Definitely a spot I will be returning to in the future.

    Bucatini Alla Carbonara
    Olivia B.

    Had an amazing dinner at Canto last weekend! Made the reservation 4 days in advance, even was running late from work and they still held our table! We sat in a little counter in the front window and had a great time in our cozy nook, people watching and enjoying the privacy! The food was amazing, I LOVE arancini and this did not disappoint. The servers offered amazing recommendations as well! recommend this place for a fun fancy date night!

    Complementary bread and marinara
    Isabel T.

    The food and drinks were great! Frozen espresso martini is popular for a reason, so good. Also loved my pasta, big portions and good amounts of sauce/cheese which I loved. The space is nicely decorated though a bit small. Was a bit busy so kinda felt like the servers forgot about us a bit unless we waved them down!

    Frozen Espresso Martinis
    Dee H.

    We went to Canto for lunch and had such a great experience. Isaac was our waiter and very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. He helped us decide what to order. The menu has great options for if you want a more traditional lunch like waffles, french toast and there's also lighter options like shashuka, Mediterranean breakfast etc. We decided on frozen espresso martinis which are a must!!! We also got oysters, salad, waffles and truffle fries. Everything was delicious. Our time carried on to happy hour so our second round of martinis were discounted. Overall great experience and I can't wait to return to explore more of the menu. Thanks Isaac!!

    Frozen Espresso Martinis
    Melissa L.

    Came for a girls' brunch on a Sunday. It was incredibly busy for 1pm but had reservations so got seats easily (highly recommend having a resy). The food was solid and the drinks were amazing for a Sunday girls' brunch! Teo was an awesome server!

    Frozen espresso martini + frozen aperol spritz
    Adi O.

    Came here for happy hour and I'm happy I did! We specifically came for their famous frozen espresso martinis & I see why they're famous. They're like dessert in a glass but make it grown and glamorous. The frozen espresso martini was smooth, sweet, and perfectly chilled. A creamy coffee cloud with just enough kick to wake your soul. I could've had a third :) Canto is such a vibe, it's small but local and cozy

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    waiter was so rude and unhelpul. forced us to have two rounds of drinks when we only wanted one.

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    fantastic food and service! Isaac was our waiter and he was lovely & explained all the different dishes to us! Would definitely come back!

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    food and ambiance was amazing. all pastas were great - teo was the best waiter with great service!!

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    One of my favorite restaurants in nyc! Ana was the best and sweetest server. So attentive

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    amazing service from Teo!!!! the food is great and frozen espresso martinis are the best!

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    Came for a friends birthday. This was my second time coming. We had Ana as a server. She was great. All of the food we tried was wonderful!

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    Great pasta and ambiance for Valentine's Day!! Teo was an amazing waitor, very quick service. Would definitely recommend!

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    Espresso martini and truffle fries. Best one I've ever had and the server Mateo was amazing.

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    Amazing food, even better service. Thank you Teo! Got gluten free carbonara and bolognese.

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    Best Experience, Best Food, Best Taste in New York. I'd really recommend them, Great spot for hanging out with friends.

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    The frozen espresso martinis are delicious and the service was great too! thank you teo!!

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    Ana our server was so attentive and amazing! What a gal's gal :) Definitely coming back!

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