Canto West Village

Food and drinks are 5/5 but unfortunately they definitely over book the place and reservations were behind. Ours was by 20 minutes but table in front of us was waiting over and hour with a reservation. That being said the host/owner was incredibly sweet about it and did everything he could so that’s why I only docked 1 star and it’s def worth coming back!

I had seen the frozen espresso martinis on social media and wanted to try them. They didn’t disappoint. We came for brunch and I got the chicken sandwich which was also really good. I definitely want to come back for dinner since their dinner menu looked really good.

We had such a great experience at Canto! I started with the frozen espresso martini which was delicious. For the second drink I ordered the Monte Carlo, which is very refreshing! We ordered three small plates to share, including the bruschetta which was very flavorful. For dessert, I highly recommend the chocolate soufflé! Staff were very attentive and vibe is very laid-back and cozy. We went on a Friday and it did get a bit loud as it got busy. If that going to be an issue, consider coming on a quieter night.

I came here yesterday with family for an early dinner and it was amazing! We ordered the octopus carpaccio, lamb shank risotto, tuna tartar, and more, and every dish was phenomenal. The cocktails were also very unique and I especially loved the “on the beet”. Canto is a must-try restaurant in West Village!!

We ended up sitting at the bar and loved the food and service. Recommend making a reservation if you plan on going during dinner hours. The pasta and seafood were excellent and was all around a great venue for a date. We'll be returning soon!