Canto Upper West Side

Great Italian restaurant serving up delicious salads, pastas and other main courses. The portions are slightly larger than what you would see in Italy so ordering a pasta and a secondi dish is a lot of food. The place is pretty loud with bar and table seating. Hard to really have a conversation here another way they arranged the tables were really optimizing how many people they can fit rather than the comfort of the diners. Prices are on par with NYC restaurants.

Went because a friend recommended the espresso martini, which was this. However, my repeat will probably be the bucatini carbonara. Lightly grilled bread with marinara and ricotta was a pleasant surprise. Pannacotta was admittedly just ok for my preferences, but overall experience was great. Couple of regulars next to me advised that the apple tart is actually their go-to here so perhaps I'll try that next time. Pretty little neighborhood spot with cheery holiday decorations ('tis the season), a pretty mural, and elegant arches if you look up at the ceiling or towards the bar.

We flew from Texas for a DAY TRIP just for the frozen espresso martinis and I’m not exaggerating when I say they are a 10/10. The best in the world. Smooth, strong, perfectly sweet!!! The staff was also amazing so friendly and attentive. The vibes were immaculate. If you’re anywhere near the Upper West Side, run, don’t walk.

This restaurant exceeded expectations from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and attentive without being overwhelming, and the atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. Everything came out on time and tasted amazing. Definitely a place I’d come back to. Thank you Devon for being so welcoming & sweet.

This place had the best steak meal I had in a long time, where I was dreaming about going back for more. Everything about it was so delicious and flavorful, I’d recommend this to my mom, who’s a harsh food critic and loves to eat at home. The place had a great vibe and volume was deficient for a bunch of people chatting away. The service was great and I was so happy and content, I was dancing in my seat, a true indicator for anyone satisfied with their food.