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Cantina Italiana

346 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

italianfull service restaurant62 dishesClosed now4.4 (1721)Google Maps

Mon/Thu/Sun 11:30am–9:45pm, Tue-Wed 3:30pm–9:45pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am–10:30pm

Last data refresh: Aug 25, 2026

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Popularity this week

Typically busiest 6 PM

Hour-by-hour, historical pattern from Google's Popular Times data, not a live reading. Last updated Aug 25, 2026.

Peaks around 6 PM-7 PM

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Price profile

Median menu item$26
Median North End$23
pasta median$29
North End pasta$28
antipasti median$18.50
North End antipasti$18.00
meat median$34
North End meat$33

Cantina Italiana is 13% pricier than the North End median overall.

Desserts · Dolci

  • Spumoni

    Chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream, candied cherries

    $8

  • Cannoli Siciliani

    Cannoli shells filled with ricotta cream, citrus zest, and dipped in chocolate chips

    $9

  • Sorbetto di Limone

    Handmade lemon sorbet

    $10

  • Tartufo Classico

    Coffee and white chocolate semifreddo gelato, crushed hazelnuts and cocoa

    $10

  • Tiramisu

    Handmade espresso-soaked lady fingers, sweet mascarpone, cocoa

    $10

  • Torta Amaretto

    Amaretto-soaked lady fingers, Chantilly cream, diced almonds, crushed amaretti

    $10

  • Chocolate Torta

    Dense, rich gluten free chocolate tarte with Chantilly cream and berries

    $12

Contorni · Sides

  • Roasted Potatoes Wedges

    $10

  • Spinach

    $10

  • Mushroom Trifolati

    $12

  • Steak Fries

    $12

  • Broccoli Rabe

    $14

  • Risotto alla Milanese

    $14

  • Truffle Parmigiano Fries

    $15

Antipasti · Apps

  • Arancini

    3 Arborio rice balls filled with Angus beef Bolognese ragù, sweet peas, and Asiago cheese

    $15

  • Garlic Bread

    Garlic butter, herbs, and mozzarella, brick oven baked

    $15

  • Antipasto Vegano

    Roasted red peppers, roman artichokes, pickled eggplant, Mediterranean mixed olives (vegan)

    $18

  • Bruschetta

    Baked crostini, dressed plum tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, stracciatella, and olive oil

    $18

  • Mozzarella en Carozza

    Breaded and pan fried loaf mozzarella, marinara

    $18

  • Caprese

    Fior di latte mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic glaze, roasted red peppers, basil

    $19

  • Calamari Fritti

    Fried Loligo tube and tentacle calamari, hot cherry peppers, marinara

    $20

  • Cantina Meatballs

    Family recipe of house-made Angus beef meatballs in ragu, Parmigiano served with bread

    $20

  • Zuppa di Cozze

    PEI mussels sautéed in a garlic, white wine, and chili herb brodo, gremolata crostini

    $20

  • Prosciutto and Mozzarella

    24-month-aged Prosciutto di Parma, fresh fior di latte mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil

    $24

  • Scampi

    Pan-seared colossal shrimp in a garlic butter, lemon, and white wine sauce, crostini

    $25

  • Antipasto All 'Italiana

    Selection of cured Italian meats, cheeses, house-made pickled vegetables

    $29

Insalate · Salad · Zuppa · Soup

  • Rughetta

    Baby arugula, olive oil, lemon, shaved Parmigiano, balsamic glaze

    $15

  • Zuppa di Fagioli

    Hearty cannellini bean and pasta soup (vegan)

    $15

  • Caesar

    Romaine lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, sun dried tomato croutons, and Parmigiano

    $16

  • Cantina Chopped

    Arcadian greens, tomatoes, red onion, carrots, cucumbers, and house-made creamy Italian dressing

    $17

Pasta · Macaroni

  • Ravioli di Ricotta

    Handmade ricotta cheese-filled ravioli, marinara sauce

    $25

  • Bombolotti alla Vodka

    House-made bombolotti pasta, smoked pancetta & shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce

    $26

  • Pappardelle alla Bolognese

    Classic Bolognese, slow-cooked meat ragù of Angus beef and pork, San Marzano tomatoes

    $26

  • Rigatoni Arrabbiata

    Fresh chili soffrito, and cherry tomatoes, tossed with Parmigiano

    $26

  • Spaghetti Con Polpette

    Italian-American classic, Angus beef meatballs in a San Marzano tomato sauce topped with ricotta

    $26

  • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

    San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano, fresh basil

    $27

  • Gnocchi Crema di Peppers

    Oven-roasted red peppers, tomato, garlic, basil (vegan)

    $28

  • Pappardelle Allo Pesto

    Pappardelle pasta, roasted pine nuts, shaved Parmigiano, topped with creamy stracciatella

    $28

  • Rigatoni Americano

    Pan-seared chicken, garlic, broccoli florets, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano, and mozzarella in a white wine sauce

    $28

  • Bombolotti alla Buongustaia

    House-made bombolotti pasta, spicy sausage, onion, marinara sauce, Parmigiano, crumbled goat cheese

    $29

  • Fusilli Rabe E Salsiccia

    Handmade spicy sausage, broccoli rabe, white wine, Pecorino Romano

    $29

  • Rigatoni alla Carbonara

    Smoked speck, guanciale, Parmigiano & egg

    $29

  • Ravioli Vegano

    Roasted vegetable ravioli, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil (vegan)

    $30

  • Lasagna Al Forno

    Layers of house-made pasta, bechamel, Angus beef and pork ragù, mozzarella and Parmigiano

    $31

  • Gnocchi alla Norcia

    Crumbled sweet sausage, porcini mushrooms, white truffle cream, Pecorino Romano

    $34

Steak, Seafood & House Specialties

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    Breaded Sicilian eggplant, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmigiano served with homemade pasta

    $30

  • Filetto di Salmone

    Faroe Island salmon fillet, sautéed spinach, lemon-arborio risotto

    $38

  • Bistecca alla Pizzaiola

    Filet mignon medallions, garlic, oregano, cherry tomato sauce, shaved Parmigiano, homemade pasta

    $44

  • Filetto di Manzo

    8oz grilled beef tenderloin, Chianti reduction, Yukon mashed potato, broccoli rabe

    $52

Pollo · Chicken

  • Saltimbocca di Pollo

    Pan-seared chicken with prosciutto in Marsala wine and mushroom sauce, topped with fontina

    $30

  • Parmigiana di Pollo

    Breaded chicken cutlet, marinara, mozzarella, Parmigiano, served with homemade pasta

    $32

  • Pollo Gino

    Lightly breaded chicken, layered with pan-fried eggplant, marinara, baked with mozzarella & Parmigiano

    $32

  • Pollo Alla Vodka

    Breaded chicken, vodka tomato cream sauce, and baked with mozzarella, smoked scamorza served with homemade bombolotti

    $34

  • Pollo Scarpariello

    Sautéed chicken, sausage, hot & sweet cherry peppers, rosemary white wine sauce, roasted potato, and crostini

    $34

Pasta Dal Mare · Pasta of the Sea

  • Spaghetti alle Vongole

    Littleneck clams, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and Italian parsley

    $32

  • Spaghetti alle Scampo

    Spaghetti di Gragnano with colossal shrimp in garlic, white wine, and lemon

    $34

  • Bombolotti con Aragosta Fra Diavolo

    House-made bombolotti, North Atlantic lobster tail, shrimp, cherry tomatoes in fra diavolo sauce

    $48

Vitello · Veal

  • Saltimbocca di Vitello

    Pan-seared veal with prosciutto in marsala wine and mushroom sauce, topped with fontina

    $34

  • Vitello Gino

    Lightly breaded veal, layered with pan-fried eggplant, marinara, baked with mozzarella & Parmigiano

    $34

  • Veal Chop Parmigiana

    Bone-in veal chop, breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella, served with homemade pasta

    $42

  • Veal Chop alla Vodka

    Pan-seared veal chop, creamy vodka sauce, Parmigiano, served with homemade bombolotti

    $44

  • Veal Chop Milanese

    Breaded veal chop, arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano

    $44

Data sources
  • Menu

    www.cantinaitaliana.com

    Retrieved Sep 12, 2026

  • Categories

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  • Rating

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  • Crowd

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