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Reviews - Il Cantuccio

Reviews

9.2/10

Excellent
527 reviews
Ambience
9.0
Food
9.3
Service
9.1
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  • Renee D.4 months ago

    9.5

    The food was exceptional. The menu was a bit limited as it was for Natale. Tuna crudo was truly amazing. The lighly fried cod was delicious. Very kind service.

    Il Cantuccio

    Thanks a lot fornyoir review

  • Anastasia T.
    Anastasia T.4 months ago

    10

    Amazing food, great service and very warm atmosphere. We had a great experience on Christmas Day. The desserts could be better, we mostly liked the ganache.

    Il Cantuccio

    Thank you so much

  • Roberta N.4 months ago

    10

    The owner was super friendly and informative about the food...the food was amazing..the seafood was very fresh...just a wonderful dinner..

    Il Cantuccio

    Thanks so much See you next time

  • Mike T.5 months ago

    9.5

    Fantastic food in a smart cosy setting. The menu degustazione was excellent

  • Steven B.5 months ago

    10

    Genuinely amazing food with incredibly friendly service. Perfecto!

  • Christopher F.6 months ago

    9.0

    Fabulous tuna carpaccio

  • Diane J.6 months ago

    10

    +2

    Il Cantuccio is a lovely little gem of a place. The food was excellent and service was attentive! We had the "tasting menu" and loved it! They were out of the Brunello (wine) that we ordered but offered a Barolo, which we had never tried before, and it was amazing! We'll be drinking Barolo again! We definitely would eat here again!

  • Baird D.7 months ago

    10

    In a city full of meats and pasta, Il Cantuccio is a breath of fresh air. The owner cheerfully works the entire (smallish) room with cheer and grace. I recommend ordering the fixed menu seafood sampler- it is fantastic. For us, this was the best restaurant in Bologna during our time there.

  • Carmen C.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent food and service in intimate and welcoming environment.

    Il Cantuccio

    Thanks a lot fornyour staying

  • Tim W.11 months ago

    9.5

    Especially the starters were extremely good. Can’t recommend them enough.

    Il Cantuccio

    Thanks a lot See you soon

  • Dirk D.1 year ago

    7.5

    Nice place, excellent fish and delicious side salad. The service was correct but not very enthusiastic/engaged while there were on 4 table booked.

  • Pauline R.1 year ago

    5.0

    There is no sense to put the sauce on fish if it’s full of bones.

  • Sigal F.1 year ago

    8.5

    The food was good typical and on the same time a little bit out of the box

  • Alan J.1 year ago

    9.5

    First rate fish and seafood. Full on our Tuesday night visit, so great ambience, but slightly slow service (which didn’t worry us). Highly recommended.

  • Judith M.1 year ago

    10

    Delicious fish and seafood.

  • Samuel H.2 years ago

    10

    Very tasty- good service, a warm welcome, good advise with the Menu Alle in all a very nice evening. We will Come back

  • René T.2 years ago

    10

    This is the best seafood restaurant in Bologna! Highly recommended!

  • Georgina M.
    Georgina M.2 years ago

    10

    Really lovely, and very patient with our terrible Italian. The food was brilliant and the service was great. Would definitely go back again when we’re in Bologna.

  • Sanjay S.2 years ago

    5.5

    This is a rare seafood restaurant in Bologna. We went with two elderly Italian friends. While the food and wine were of decent quality, we were shocked by the service. The wait staff ignored us for long periods. We were seated in a cramped and uncomfortable table. The staff seemed mostly to concentrate on a few tables. Our friends who are 80 + were quite offended. We won't be going back again soon.

  • Omar M.2 years ago

    10

    Fantastic food, very good quality materials and the owners have been outstanding with us!

  • Allen G.2 years ago

    9.5

    Outstanding food, especially the pasta with lobster

  • Christine L.2 years ago

    10

    Excellent food, service and ambience in a quiet street. We returned two nights later. Highly recommend

  • Arlene L.2 years ago

    10

    We had a fantastic meal here- the best seafood we have tasted in Italy. The staff are vert attentive and considerate. The wine list is perfect for matching to the dishes and the cocktails are to die for. Please try this restaurant - you will not be disappointed.

  • Mike C.2 years ago

    7.0

    Seafood dishes were great. Service was very slow - we thought they forgot our 3rd dish but 45-60 mins later, they arrived. Didn’t feel welcoming but could’ve been our lack of understanding Italian language.

  • Richard T.more than 2 years

    10

    This quaint restaurant was a great find! We were looking for a fish place on Good Friday and this was beyond expectations. I noticed the reviews we under a 4.5 but then noticed 95% of those reviews were over a year old. We enjoyed the food and the service where we were not rushed out but able to enjoy our meal. Highly recommend the Cappellacci di Ricotta di Rosola, Gamberi & Carciofi!!

  • Stuart A.more than 2 years

    10

    We wanted to return to this friendly restaurant again on the final night of our week in Bologna. We chose the Chardonnay wine to accompany our exceptional cuttlefish starter. For the main course we had the delicious Bologna pasta and seafood ragu, and the pasta with ricotta and fish. Delicious. Dessert we enjoyed the lemon sorbet and crème cotta. If you come to Bologna and love seafood we highly recommend this amazing restaurant.

  • Stuart A.more than 2 years

    10

    Amazing food. We really enjoyed our sea food Sunday lunch. Delicious. Highly recommended.

  • Julia A.more than 2 years

    10

    One of the best lunch in Bologna. I think, the dinner is also very good. Excellent dish, amazing atmosphere. Recommended for fish and seafood lovers.

  • Gary D.more than 2 years

    9.5

    As nice a seafood restaurant you will find! Especially in Bologna! Fresh fish cooked perfectly! Turbot melted in the mouth!

  • Nicola B.more than 2 years

    7.0

    Outside space next to a lovely building. People waiting a very long time to be served food. Waiter had to be prompted about everything. Our bill was wrong and the waiter then gave us a completely wrong bill but for the right price, which we paid. Possi ly hopelessly understaffed. A shame as the food and location were great

  • Raul P.more than 2 years

    5.0

    The lack of service ruined the whole experience. I felt invisible from the moment I entered the restaurant to the moment I left. This is unacceptable for the price I payed.

  • Tony F.more than 2 years

    7.0

    The restaurant is very smart with white table cloths, good decor and clean. We met the chef who was very proud of his menu and recommended the Branzino as a two person mai meal. Food was excellent but the downside was the service, as they only had one waiter serving, obviously he could not cope as it got busier,we asked for our bill at least 5 times and everytime it was not given, in the end I went to the till to pay as we had a table booked at a jazz club which were late for. Not the best experience, frustrating and the restaurant could be so much better.

  • Elena B.
    Elena B.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Food is super tasty ????

  • Shawn N.more than 2 years

    10

    This was beautiful small restaurant with a wonderful patio. The server was exceptional,he suggested all the wine parings with our meal and they were perfect. The food was outstanding and presentation was beautiful. I will be returning here again before I leave Bologna.

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