La Cantinola In Roma

A truly authentic place Excellent food Warm and welcoming people Highly recommended!!!

We went based on other reviews and we're not disappointed. Ushered in by a friendly older gentleman he sat us down and then brought us 5 small plates of various anti pasta - all delicious. We had mains, and puddings, mainly through his infectious enthusiasm. Wine and beer flowed and the place was obviously popular. One of our favourite places in Rome. Highly recommended

Amazing dining experience. The grilled squid is absolutely divine. They speak English very well and are very accommodating and kind. Amazing cuisine. Excellent experience

Nice basic restaurant, serving good fish & meat as well as pastas

We visited this place during our stay in Rome and were left with a very pleasant impression. The spaghetti and sea bass were excellent, fresh, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. We would also like to highlight the service: the staff were very attentive, kind, and created a truly welcoming atmosphere. You can feel their genuine desire to make guests’ experience enjoyable. We would gladly return and can confidently recommend this place.

Sardinian Restaurant "La Cantinola": authenticity, experience, and authentic flavors. In the heart of Rome, on Via Calabria, just steps from Via Veneto, lies the Sardinian restaurant La Cantinola, a place that focuses on substance rather than appearance. Guests are welcomed by Livio, the experienced and attentive owner, who masters the art of hospitality: kind, attentive, and capable of making guests feel at ease. At his side is an equally helpful and friendly staff member, confirming a management approach based on respect and customer care. The atmosphere is simple, a bit dated, but dignified and clean, consistent with the identity of an authentic trattoria that prioritizes quality cuisine over aesthetics. And the cuisine is its strong point: * raw materials expertly selected directly by the owner * fresh fish dishes, well-executed and without unnecessary pretension * a menu that emphasizes simplicity, leaving room for the true flavor of the ingredients The fish appetizers were all of good quality, fresh, and well-prepared, an expression of a cuisine that doesn't seek special effects but rather convinces with balance and authenticity. The desserts, prepared by Livio's daughter, are also noteworthy: a family touch that adds value and continuity to the offerings. All this is accompanied by a very good quality/service/price ratio, an increasingly rare feature in such a central location. 👉 La Cantinola is one of those restaurants that doesn't follow trends, but stays true to itself: sincere cuisine, genuine hospitality, and solid quality. A must-see for those seeking authentic flavors without compromise.

Good was okay. However, it was very quiet inside, only few people, so the staff was a bit too helpful, basically watching us all the time. Pasta was nice, but desserts - better to avoid.

Family restaurant at the place nearly 40 years. Great service. Fresh food and also fish. Excellent homemade antipasti. Highly recommended

This was a lucky find that was a mixup. I intended on visiting a pizzeria across the street called "I Commensali" they has a lot of good reviews close to my hotel. I had dinner the night before at "Antica Pesa" which is supposed to be one of the top 5 restaurants in Rome and in all candor I had a much better meal at La Cantilona da Livio. The service was fantastic and one feels warmly welcomed. I had the bucatini amatricana and a tarufo for dessert. I highly recommend this humble restaurant. They beat the "Best Restaurants in Rome" lists 9 out of 10 times.

In Karlsruhe, there's a pizzeria that looks like it could have been designed by the same person. We immediately felt at home. We were greeted warmly and shown to a lovely table. We're not usually big fans of seafood, but apparently, they're very well-known for it. We had classic pasta dishes and, for our second course, an excellent steak. The value for money was fantastic!