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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cantalini's is among my favorite Italian restaurants. Quaint and understated, this little gem holds a special place in my heart. We've eaten here alot. I'm not crazy about the cramped quarters if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this place. Recommending the gnocchi (sp?) and any of the raviolis. A place like this wouldnt have been around this long if it wasn't good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their penne vodka is amazing. The restaurant is a little pricey, but the food is excellent so it's worth the splurge. Cantalini's is great for a date, group dinner, or family gathering.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We spend a lot of time driving on the PCH aka Coast Highway aka US1 etc, from San Diego to LA and points north. There seems to be an incredible array of great restaurants, maybe foodie row, from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE WESTSIDE! I've been coming here for years. Service has always been top notch, and food never disappoints. Prepare to wait during dinner time without a reservation. The servers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe we were just lucky, but everything seemed to fall in line for our first visit here. We went at about 5:30 on a Tuesday with another couple - both Italian and one FROM Italy, so we weren't sure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if you want food quality, you can find higher quality italien food in the freezer case of your local grocery store.bland, flavorless, glop.the best thing they serve is the spumoni for dessert.if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea that this place was around the corner from my apartment. The decor on the outside is hot pink lights.. so I can see the hesitation. I tried to convince myself that Yelp users could not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty cute Italian restaurant located walking distance from the beach. The food is a little oily and bland but edible enough. My biggest complaint is the wait. We didn't have to wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a serving of old school spaghetti and meatballs with your Uncle Vito... Little Italy at the beach and all the unpretentious, retro decor I love about the Playa del Rey neighborhood. Here's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks, Yelp, for recommending a good place to bring a date :-) It's intimate, had good service, and good, clean food. The interior was simple and classy, and not generic or gaudy. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my Top 5. Great quality, fresh, home-made ingredients for an excellent price. Nothing out of a can here. Lisa is the owner and Brian has been waiting here for years. I used to live down the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back here many times since and they are consistently good. :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the girlfriend here for Valentine's Day - well, a day early to avoid the rush, and I couldn't have done better. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic and the food was really good. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loves it! This has always been one of my favorite cozy romantic resturants and its been a long fantasy of mine to have a guy take me here for valentines day. I finally met that dream guy and he took...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent not amazing Italian food in the Playa. I've been going to that restaurant location since I was a child - it used to an another Italian restaurant loaded to the rafters for random crap - wax...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great relaxing Italian spot, right off the beach. Great service and solid food. Salmon is always stellar and ravioli kicks. Free valet, too. Music on Sunday nights is fun, as well.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand what other people see in this place. They have no seating area except at the dive bar next door or in the cold. The soup was watered down and needed extra seasoning. The bread was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a beach trip to Playa del Rey, my boyfriend and I decided to stop by this little place since our tummies were rumbling, and we thought we should give this place a try since some yummy Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back again and we really enjoyed it ! I had the Cioppino and a friend had the Chicken Marcela . Excellent quality especially for the fair prices . The owner came to our table and was very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside it looks a bit like a shanty, but once inside it's super cute! The live music (Sunday night) was fun, the lighting was romantic, and the food was phenomenal. I had the chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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My husband and I are from Northern NJ and were bummed about moving from Hoboken, NJ to L.A. knowing that it was going to be hard to find a great neighborhood Italian restaurant. So far, this restaurant is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one would regret going to this restaurant. The food is good and worth the price with entrees ranging around 12-18. The seafood dishes are v. fresh and garlic pasta with basil is a one-bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love discovering a new Italian place- walking to the marina, you feel like you are 100 miles away from LA...first, the food is good! seriously, not just CPK, Cheesecake Factory, "I'll have your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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My husband and I went a few months ago. The service was neither fast nor friendly. The food lacked flavor. The selection of food was OK, but the taste was so bland. Not sure I could make myself go back...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Your classic neighborhood Italian joint. Come casual or dressed, everyone is welcome. The classics are all on the menu and taste authentic. The staff are friendly and beach smart, they can tell you tomorrow's...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING!!!! It doesn't get much better than their chicken parmesan and as a native NY-er who needs her weekly chicken parm I will proudly say that they do a FAB job!!! I am obsessed. I am totally not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're ever in the mood for some traditional Italian comfort food, THIS IS THE PLACE. The owner/manager of Cantalini's couldn't be more nicer and the staff is top notch.The food is spectacular to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is about as good as it gets in Los Angeles for Italian food.But before I get into the quality of the food, I will talk about the ambiance of the restaurant itself. Nested on a cozy corner in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on a Sunday night and got a booth. It was worth the wait because the jazz band was smooth and mellow. I encourage everyone to grab drink at the Harbor Room. It is a bar attached to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my FAVORITE places! I like the service here, the decor of this small little gem in Playa and most of all...the Tiramisu kicks butt! Probably the best on the Westside in my book.Never had a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Cantalini's. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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I have lived in Playa del Rey my entire life and if I got a nickel for every time I passed by this place without going in, I would have enough money to put a down payment on a house in Chula Vista. The problem...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig having this restaurant a short walk from my house. We go here at least once a month or so and never have a bad experience.Yes, they are sometimes late to seat you even with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Perfect place to grab a good italian meal and have some wine with friends or loved ones. The service is friendly and the food is good. Being an italian from new york i am very picky and always enjoy myself...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Cantalini's is a great local spot. The penne with marinara that is served with the veal parmigiana was so-so. But the veal was excellent. The homemade tortellini is excellent! To top it off the tiramisu is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants, ever, period, end of story. Most of the time, I try something different or get one of their specials. There's always a risk that getting something that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Italian food I've had in LA. This is as close as it gets to NY style Italian, right down to the atmosphere of the place. I can't believe I've passed by this place so many times but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must have passed this place dozens of times in my three years living in Playa and for some reason I've never gone in. Maybe it was because Bobbie had warned me about it. Maybe it's because I can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have been going there consistenly since I found it and won't eat italian anywhere else. Love the veal marsala and the Veal Saltimbocca. Also they have this yummy fried cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wheeeeeeenn theeeeeeeeeeeMoon hitz yor eye Like-a big-a pizza-pye...Thatz-AMOR-ay....(Thatz amor-ay)!It's LOVE, boys and girls, and here are the top ten reasons I go!10. I can walk down the hill to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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At the end of Culver Blvd. in Playa Del Rey, is one of the most charming, fine Italian dining experiences at affordable prices in Los Angeles. Cantalini's Salerno Beach has a style and presence all its own....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had take-out. Despite other reviews, found the food disappointing and pricey for what you get. Ordered the angel hair, tossed in garlic with spinach. Since spinach was "extra", I was charged an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink sauce! Pink sauce! Hooray for pink sauce! Went there once on a cold quiet Wednesday night, so there was no wait. It's a small place, so make reservations if you're impatient. It's so cute and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch one time and everything was ok - not great, just ok. I just attempted to eat dinner at Cantalini's and had an awful experience. The hostess estimated a 20 minute wait - that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great local establishment in Playa Del Rey. The place serves standard Italian fare in an intimate but lively atmosphere. The restaurant is rather dim, but the walls are floridly frescoed and there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Italian food in an intimate setting. It's in Playa del Rey and it attracts a loyal, local crowd ranging from the young to the old. There's not much in parking, but there is a valet available so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Italian food in PDR by far. When we last went they had a lobster ravioli special that was easily the best I have ever had. The atmosphere was very cute, very cramped. It tends to get loud due...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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The food is terrific and the wine list has all the Italian favorites...but the best part is the family owned and operated feel. Small neighborhood resaurant near the beach in Playa Del Rey. Valet parking...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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We really like the basic ambience mixed with Homemade above average Italian food. Very good Tiramisu.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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My wife and I love this spot for a night away. The food really is fantastic, and the ambiance is wonderfully romantic without being stuffy.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Good food. Mediocre service. Hearty portions. Very casual. Cozy area. Have a drink next door afterwards.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Your usual Italian food... pasta and sauce and whatnots. But what brings me out to this place is their baked mozzarella marinara. It's your giant size mozzarella stick... warm and gooey cheese with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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This is a great place for Italian food just like Grandma's, with a few modern twists (and great pizza although most people don't know it!). The service is really great and you can tell it's a real place run by...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Who would think a little beach town could have a treasure like this one! Playa del Rey is the lucky one. It's a half block from the beach and it has free valet. (5 min from Marina del rey). I found CANTALINI'S...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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I love this food. Top recommendations go to the Gnocchi Salerno or the Rigatoni w/ Smoked Salmon and Asparagus (both have an unbelievable cream sauce). If cream sauces don't do it for you, I love the duck...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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This candelit bistro is a great secret funky find. We stumbled in here looking for quick meal - and found heaven. Casual, comfy - with food to die for - this place is it. Owner Lisa, and superb staff (Bryan...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Fantastic Italian-American food at very reasonable prices. Our favorite was the seafood ravioli with lobster cream sauce, but all the pasta dishes we've tried were fantastic. Pizza is also highly recommended,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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Happened on this place on the way back to the airport. Stopped in and had some of the best Italian I've eaten: great meatballs, great spaghetti with Bolognese, etc. Friendly staff, and good service. Reasonalby...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2004
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Great Italian-American food. Portions are huge. The only thing I didn't like was the cannelloni - no matter, I'm usually too full for desert! Check out the funky decor!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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