La Cantina

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71 W Monroe St (at Dearborn Street)
Chicago, IL 60603

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(312) 332-7005
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Best

Italian Village deserves to be called as CitySearch's best. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the hood. Their food reminds me of my visit to Italy when I was younger. Amaz...

Worst

My girlfriend and I were excited to try an Italian Village restaurant, so we decided to go with La Cantina. (The restaurant downstairs.) Besides the fact they seat you in the hall...

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/25/2012

If you love Italian food this is the place to be, Great Food, Excellent Service. Will def. visit again more

Italian Village on a Off Night 12/29/2011

Staying at the Palmer House and decided to order in, we choose several dishes so as to share. The garlic bread had no garlic, totally tasteless. THe chicken & Penne Pasta was so bland, the chicken parm, bland, lasagna was flavorful but so overloaded with meat sauce that it was overwhelming. They included a loaf of french bread that had absolutely no taste at all. All in all we were very disappointed, had heard so many good things about this place. My reccomendation would be to look elsewhere for a great italian dinner. more

Amazing Experience 5/17/2011

Italian Village deserves to be called as CitySearch's best. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the hood. Their food reminds me of my visit to Italy when I was younger. Amazing wine, amazing pastas, amazing, just a superb, amazing experience. more

Awesome 3/27/2011

Great food here. Definitely will come back here again. more

Awesome 3/27/2011

Great food here. Definitely will come back here again. more

A Romantic Italian restaurant 2/24/2011

One of my favorites for a private meeting or a special date wth my wife. I always enjoy the variety of... more

A Village in the City 2/24/2011

I have been going to the Italian Village for over 30 years and every time I go I enjoy the family... more

A Village in the City 2/24/2011

I have been going to the Italian Village for over 30 years and every time I go I enjoy the family... more

A Romantic Italian restaurant 2/24/2011

alcap8 Provided by Partner
One of my favorites for a private meeting or a special date wth my wife. I always enjoy the variety of options from great Steak to delicious pasta ... more

A Village in the City 2/24/2011

alcap8 Provided by Partner
I have been going to the Italian Village for over 30 years and every time I go I enjoy the family atmosphere and the delightful Italian Town feel. ... more

A Village in the City 2/24/2011

alcap8 Provided by Partner
I have been going to the Italian Village for over 30 years and every time I go I enjoy the family atmosphere and the delightful Italian Town feel. ... more

A Romantic Italian restaurant 2/24/2011

alcap8 Provided by Partner
One of my favorites for a private meeting or a special date wth my wife. I always enjoy the variety of options from great Steak to delicious pasta ... more

I sat in the Jail 2/23/2011

Great place for very very good traditional Italian Cuisine. The place is built like an Italian Village in... more

I sat in the Jail 2/23/2011

Great place for very very good traditional Italian Cuisine. The place is built like an Italian Village in... more

I sat in the Jail 2/23/2011

ciao_bella Provided by Partner
Great place for very very good traditional Italian Cuisine. The place is built like an Italian Village in Italy..you can sit in booth called the l... more

I sat in the Jail 2/23/2011

ciao_bella Provided by Partner
Great place for very very good traditional Italian Cuisine. The place is built like an Italian Village in Italy..you can sit in booth called the l... more

so quaint 2/3/2011

What a nice quaint steakhouse for Italians or those who like Italian flair and food. They have given the restaurant a nice face lift since I was here last. New booths - lights - paint and carpet looks very very nice.\r \r The food as I remember was very good. I had the filet with a shrimp cocktail. The dessert I chose was the canoli, my friend had the tiramisu..! The waitstaff is very nice and the food is served in a timely manner and hot !\r \r The wine list is amazing. I always have the house red..seems to hit the spot everytime!\r \r I also appreciate the menu pricing. I can eat 2 meals for the price of most places here at LaCantina. more

confirmed reservation 3 times, they claimed we didin't 11/10/2010

First of all, let me start off by saying I'm 17 and went to this restaurant with a few friends of mine instead of going to homecoming. Reservations were made at least a week in advance. My friend who made the reservation called the restaurant 3 times to confirm and every time La Cantina said they had our reservation. When we arrived at La Cantina they said we never made a reservation and said we would have to wait 30 minutes for a table. Needless to say I was very pissed off and didn't want to give them the business of 10 customers, but for some reason my friends insisted we wait and still eat there. When they finally seated us 30 minutes later, we were put in a back room and cramped into a table with barely any elbow room. The atmosphere was very very loud and not enjoyable. I ordered salmon and it was not up to par at all; the salmon was mushy and quite tasteless. I will never be visiting this place again. Personally, I think they claimed to not have our reservations because we were a bunch of teenagers and they wanted to seat other customers and didn't think we would made a scene because they claimed to not have our reservation, but I'll never know. more

The Village in the Loop 11/9/2010

I love this restaurant. The first time I ate here, I thought it was the cutest place I had ever seen. The ambiance of a little Italian Village is so unique, it gives a lot of character to the place. The food is consistently good and the service is spot on!!!! If you have not been here, you must check it out. You will not be sorry...... more

The Village in the Loop 11/9/2010

I love this restaurant. The first time I ate here, I thought it was the cutest place I had ever seen. The ambiance of a little Italian Village is so unique, it gives a lot of character to the place. The food is consistently good and the service is spot on!!!! If you have not been here, you must check it out. You will not be sorry...... more
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  • La Cantina is an Italian Steak and Seafood House located on the lower level of the Italian Village Restaurants . Patterned after a wine cellar with narrow isle and tucked away booths. Customers dine amongst the salt water fish tanks while enjoying a menu filled with traditional favorites and Steak and Seafood dishes from all regions of Italy.

Editorial
  • In Short
    One of three Italian Village restaurants under a single 75-year-old roof, La Cantina is located on the basement level. The room exudes a cozy, wine cellar feel, with booth...

  • 2/24/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-12am Sat 5pm-12am
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Loop
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