“ I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible dining experience my partner and I had at La Cantina restaurant. From the moment we stepped in, we were captivated by the delightful atmosphere that enveloped the entire establishment. The food we savored was nothing short of exceptional. Each dish was prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail, resulting in flavors that danced on our palates. It was evident that the culinary team takes great pride in their craft, and their passion truly shone through in every bite. To complement our meal, we indulged in a bottle of exquisite red wine that perfectly complemented the flavors of our dishes. The sommelier's recommendation was spot on, and it added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening. The serving staff at La Cantina deserves special recognition. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and warm hospitality enhanced our overall dining experience. Their knowledge of the menu and willingness to accommodate our requests made us feel valued as guests. Our visit to La Cantina was truly a memorable one, and we believe that the experience was worth every penny. We left the restaurant feeling not only satisfied but also grateful for the wonderful time we had. We will undoubtedly be returning in the future to relish in the culinary delights and ambiance that La Cantina has to offer. Thank you once again for providing such an extraordinary dining experience. We look forward to our next visit. ”

“ I took my guy out for his birthday supper here. We made reservations so we could save a spot. Since we reside in simcoe we had a bit of a drive, we ended up getting to Hamilton much earlier than anticipated and we were 1.5 hr ahead of our reservation. We checked in and asked the host staff of we could sit at the bar and enjoy a drink before our reservation. They accommodated us and we enjoyed a hot Fireside coffee and my date had a Monte Cristo. both were SO good, very well made, sugared glass room with fresh whip cream, baileys, coffee too. Perfect for a chilly evening We also enjoyed a beer at the bar, Keiths Red Ale and red able on tap. Supper was great. My date had a sea food choice and i had the pasta and sausage dish with fresh black pepper. the wait staff was very friendly, engaging, checked in but not overly checking. The waitor we were assigned to had such a great sense of humour. He even recommended Olive oil and balsamic with a bit of parm. cheese for dipping bread. We have NEVER had that before and it quickly became our new favorite thing! The wine was very nice, fresh, potent. The good was divine. Great meals, seasoned well, pasta was fresh, cooked well, and beautiful flavours. The environment is more classy, romantic and perfect for date nights. The decor is really intriguing the restrooms are down a step flight of stairs, just be very careful what shoes you wear. The floors are tiled and heels can be really slippery, especially on the stairs ** we will def be coming back here. i want to ensure the front of house staff (who stand at the desk upon entering) get recognized, the staff was really friendly, accomodating, they asked us how our drinks were at the bar and thanked us for choosing the restaurant as it was our first visit. our waitor was really kind, funny, and overall the dining experience was 10/10 he msgd us laugh, made great recommendations, and made our visit even more enjoyable. pricing is on the more costly side but for the drinks, quality of the food, environment, staff, and overall experience of this place, i would say pricing is fair and not overly expensive. coffees at bar were 12.50 / each beer 8.50 / each total for bar: est 52.00 MEAL Bread basket with olive oil dip, charcuterie board, fresh pasta seafood dish, fresh penne sausage dish, 2 9oz glasses of white wine (house and California zinfandel) total: 130 for the great meal and wine Thank you for the wonderful evening. We will be coming back again!! ”

“ Always a great meal and service. You will not be disappointed. They have a good variety of choices on the menu. I love the pasta with the sausage and peppers, my favorite. The pizzas and sales are very good as well. Give this place a try. ”

“ Second Review: 09/03/2022 La Cantina offers Fine and Casual dining. Regardless of your style, it is highly recommended that you make a reservation as they can get busy at any time and any day of the week. Over the past 25 years, I have come here using both their casual and fine dining rooms and they never disappoint! Last week’s dining experience with my boys was no different than any other times I have gone in—with friends. A very pleasant greeter acknowledges your presence with a warm hello and smile and ushers you to your table. Once seated at the table, the assigned server does the same thing and brings a basket of their focaccia bread that is out of this world. Their focaccia bread is one of the main reasons I keep going back! The perfect density gives it a crusty outside and chewy inside. We almost always ask for another serving to sop up the sauces from the pasta dish. Their appetizers are delicious, and they have the most authentic pasta dishes, and I have had most of what’s on their menu. Their pizzas are as good as everything else they offer. Homemade dough, with fresh toppings all done to perfection in their wood-burning pizza oven. If you’re lucky, you might get seated where you can watch them prepare and bake your pizza in the wood-burning oven. Some people might think La Cantina is over-priced but to me, with their huge potions and great food, it is worth it! Go treat yourself and prepare to be blown away! As reviewed on Yelp - 6/9/2018 In the last 3 weeks, I've been back to La Cantina 3 times. Last week's experience with a party of 7 was just as good as with a party of 2. What keeps me going back is their focaccia bread that is out of this world. On our table were a spread of, Specialty Risotto, Pizza, N.Y. Striploin, Conchiglie Frutti di Mare, Spaghetti con Polpette, and Veal Piccata. The portions were at par to price, and everyone enjoyed their meals and were quite happy. The service was good and the evening was capped with desserts and espresso. Here's where I've been let down: their espresso, served with a little cookie on the side was good but was way overpriced at 5.50. I've had better espresso at a much lesser price. In the past, I was able to order hot oil with my pizza at no cost, but now they charge 2.95 which was undisclosed to me when requested, and this is going to cost them a star. I would still go back but will go elsewhere for espresso and dessert. As for the hot oil, upon ordering, I will ask them to drizzle it on my pizza instead of asking for it later. Will have to see how that works out. ”

“ First time at LA Cantina and I enjoyed it. The service was great and food was even better. I ordered a Cesar salad, meatball sandwich, pizza and tiramisu for dessert. You should definitely come check it out! ”

“ Celebrated our son's First Reconciliation dinner at La Cantina. We were greeted by the lovely hostess and our favourite italian music was playing in the restaurant. Ambiance was great, food was delicious, huge portions of authentic Italian cuisine - compliments to the chef! Service was excellent and quick, our server Steve was wonderful. It is the perfect place for any special occasion. Thank you for a perfect evening in a little piece of Italy! Leone Family ”

“ Mama mia this is some good food! Wood oven pizza, fresh pasta and an amazing wine selection! And hey, it's Canada so go enjoy that amazing patio while you can! ”

“ I'm not sure Reservations here are mandatory but they are a good idea. We were an hour early and decide to drop in and sit at the bar and start the evening with a glass of wine while we waited for our friends to arrive. We chose from a lengthy and diverse wine list with many sold by the glass. Many more selections, great whites and reds sold by the bottle only. The place was busy. Bustling with energy, groups of guests having a good time talking and laughing, amongst themselves and with the friendly staff. The scent of great sauces and pizza. Dimly lit, just barely enough to read the menu. A small votif on every table. Everyone was drinking and eating. As if no one was waiting for their food to arrive. Well into their entrees or drinks. Looking around, there really wasn't a bad spot in the Multi tiered layout. Tables well spaced out. Probably room for 150, 35 or so tables and arrangements. We arrived at our table and ordered. The gourmet pizza was amazing, especially the crust. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Overall, this was a five star experience. As if they knew we were coming and knew what we wanted. Very affordable high quality dinning, A must visit! ”