Cantinetta Ristorante Bar

Unit 2, Glenn Buildings, Moor Lane, Crosby I-L23 2UN, United Kingdom

🛍 Brunch, Italian, European, Fast Food

4.5 💬 980 Reviews

Phone: (+44)1519244477

Address: Unit 2, Glenn Buildings, Moor Lane, Crosby I-L23 2UN, United Kingdom

City: Crosby

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 980

Website: https://www.cantinetta.co.uk/

"Hats off to the management and staff of Cantinetta for truly earning this one-star review from me. It was a team effort that I felt deserved recognition. We had guests from out of town and it was up to us to pick a restaurant that showcased the best of Crosby (according to Google reviews). We were a party of 10 who had reserved a table for Saturday evening with plenty of time to prepare and even pre-order if needed. Upon arrival, we were seated and given the drink menu. Unfortunately, the staff took 40 minutes before taking our drink orders, despite reminders. They seemed to make excuses rather than fulfill their duties. We should have probably left at that point, but we stayed. The food that was eventually served was inedible, particularly the Bruschettas which were popular choices for starters. There were delays in serving the main dishes as well, with some younger guests jokingly starting to eat the table. Thankfully, the main meals were of decent quality once served, but the service lacked any apologies or acknowledgment of our dissatisfaction. When we spoke to the manager about our experience, he seemed indifferent. This lack of care or apologies for a subpar experience on their part is the reason for this one-star review. Everyone has an off night, but the indifference to customer satisfaction shown by Cantinetta was truly remarkable.Service: Dine inMeal type: DinnerPrice per person: £30-40Food: 2Service: 1Atmosphere: 2"

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Starters

Pasta

Dessert

Pizza Small - Ø 22Cm

Tagliatelle - Klein

Maki-Sushi 8 Pieces

Sandwiches

Salads

Calzone

Pastry

Fish - Fisch

Classical Cocktails

Pizza Rolls

Penne

Subs

Special

Freshies

To-Go Cans & Bottled Beer

Para Tomar

Seafood

Pizza

Secondi Piatti

Desserts

Specials

Pasta Dishes

I Secondi

Secondi

Others

Ports

Lad'y Drinks

Main Course

alfaromeo1996 alfaromeo1996

Excellent, authentic Italian food with great friendly service. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Reviews

Chris
Chris

The staff was excellent and the dining experience was very pleasant. The fillet steak was absolutely amazing.


Antonio
Antonio

Nice and welcoming, in my opinion the food is very good Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Luca
Luca

Finally a real Italian restaurant that reminds you of your home country, not just the Italian restaurant definition but real Italian flavors and also impeccable hospitality and service. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 View menu


Pete
Pete

We’ve been going since it opened. Today they excelled themselves. A fabulous starter of scallops on an asparagus cream with crispy bacon and two excellent pasta dishes. And great service. Grazie mille amici Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Peter
Peter

The restaurant offers a delicious variety of Italian dishes. The staff and management are friendly and accommodating. The location is convenient, close to the car park and local bus routes. Dining in for dinner, the price per person ranges from £30 to £40. The food, service, and atmosphere are all rated a perfect 5. There is plenty of parking available.


Bob
Bob

Been past quite a few times, but finally visited for a Saturday evening meal. Staff were fantastic, but the food was absolutely on another level. Amazing!!! And I used to run an Italian restaurant kitchen in Bath in the 90s. This is our new go to, when we can't get to Rome. Well done all. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Ravioli, Homemade Tiramisu View menu


Mark
Mark

Good quality fresh Italian food. with a professional and friendly service. Atmosphere was relaxed with some buddah bar type lounge music. The only reason atmosphere is 3 stars is because we ate early , at 3pm as we were headed out later. Next time we'll go for an evening experience. Reasonably priced .... under £70 for bread and olives, 1 round of drinks , 2 starters and 2 good mains . Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £60–70 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Carbonara


Alan
Alan

I did not have a great experience at this restaurant. The prawn risotto had only 4 prawns and was dry and flavorless. It would have been better with some herbs for garnish. I had to wait over 45 minutes between my starter and main course. Despite it being an Italian restaurant, there was no Italian music playing in the background. The staff were friendly, but I would not choose to dine here again. Overall, the service and food were rated as a 2 out of 5, while the atmosphere was a 3 out of 5. The price per person for dinner was between £30-40.


ASK
ASK

Hats off to the management and staff of Cantinetta for truly earning this one-star review from me. It was a team effort that I felt deserved recognition. We had guests from out of town and it was up to us to pick a restaurant that showcased the best of Crosby (according to Google reviews). We were a party of 10 who had reserved a table for Saturday evening with plenty of time to prepare and even pre-order if needed. Upon arrival, we were seated and given the drink menu. Unfortunately, the staff took 40 minutes before taking our drink orders, despite reminders. They seemed to make excuses rather than fulfill their duties. We should have probably left at that point, but we stayed. The food tha... View menu

Categories

  • Brunch A delightful blend of breakfast and lunch dishes featuring classic favorites and creative twists. Enjoy savory options like eggs benedict or opt for sweet treats like fluffy pancakes and fresh fruit.
  • Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito! View menu
  • European
  • Fast Food Enjoy a variety of quick and delicious meals perfect for on-the-go dining. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to refreshing drinks, our fast food menu satisfies your cravings with speedy service and irresistible flavors.

Amenities

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  • Takeout
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