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Cantinetta Bellevue, the premier Italian restaurant in the heart of Bellevue, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 10038 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004, our restaurant serves up authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. From classic pasta dishes to wood-fired pizzas and risottos, our menu is designed to transport your taste buds to the Tuscan countryside. At Cantinetta Bellevue, we're passionate about providing exceptional service and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like family. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic evening out or a casual night with friends, our Italian restaurant is the perfect destination. Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why we're a beloved fixture in the Bellevue dining scene. With our commitment to quality, community, and customer satisfaction, Cantinetta Bellevue is the ideal spot to indulge in a delicious meal and make lasting memories.

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Cindy Sawyer
Cindy Sawyer -Local Guide
2 years ago
Awesome authentic Italian food. Their pastas are made in house. Our service was impeccable. I never had to refill my water because whoever works there and walks by, they stop to refill my water. The best espresso martini!Second time here. I wanted to share my...Read More
Michael Tu
Michael Tu -Local Guide
a year ago
Excellent service! Laura and other waitstaff were very attentive.Here my review for each dish.*Pane della Casa - below average*Manilla Clams - average*Broccolini - below average*Pappardelle alla Bolognese - below average*Gnocchi - EXCELLENT*Tiramisu - EXCELLENT*Wine selection- EXCELLENT
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Martina Lasrado
Martina Lasrado -Local Guide
a year ago
One of our favorites on the east side! The food is divine, the service was good (but on a busy night, it can be spotty). Definitely recommend the Manila clams, the tagliatelle carbonara, the Bolognese, pici, and pesto gnocchi. For dessert - the zepolle!Parking: There's...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Vincenzo Barbato
Vincenzo Barbato -Local Guide
4 years ago
exquisite plates, our favorite was the gnocchiThe ravioli were good, so were the cavatelliwe had the Rosè and the Chardonnay white, awesome atmosphere
Dhanashree Adhikari
Dhanashree Adhikari -Local Guide
4 years ago
Lot of positives about this one! We were a group of 7 with a reservation at 7.45 pm but we finally got a table at 8 ish. They have no waiting area. So we had to cramp up near the door as it was cold...Read More
Sophia Kim
Sophia Kim -Local Guide
a year ago
Overall, the food is mostly decent and the ambiance is good for a cozy dinner but the service and execution docks off a lot of points.The waiter forgot our order of drinks and appetizers so we ended up getting our pasta first and waiting for...Read More
Vincent Randy Heslop
Vincent Randy Heslop -Local Guide
a year ago
This place has always been hit or miss in my experience. I wish I could say differently as their location is mere steps from my home and I could easily visit more often. It has never been the service or the atmosphere, which are both...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Julia Wu
Julia Wu -Local Guide
6 months ago
The freshest pasta on the block! I didn’t care for the side dishes as much. They were good but nothing too special. The pasta on the other hand was absolutely delicious and super fresh. The portion sizes were great considering the price point. My husband...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Fernando H I B Ferreira
Fernando H I B Ferreira -Local Guide
a year ago
Always a great experience. This week my wife and I celebrated once more our weeding anniversary at Cantinetta.Food is always delicious and service is precise as as usual.Price is fair, giving the quality of the food.The pasta is so fresh!!Forever one of our favorite restaurants...Read More
Jenn Z
Jenn Z
a year ago
4/5 Incredible food that was served at reasonable times, with phenomenal ambiance! Highly recommend this location for a date night, the music was romantic and ambiance reminded me of a breezy summer night by the Mediterranean. Please do yourself a service and get the gnocchi,...Read More
opencorners
opencorners -Local Guide
2 years ago
Walk-in at 830pm for 2 people, and there was room at the bar where they serve the full menu.Scott at the bar made a killer drink.Like killer. Bravo.Friendly staff and great food.Seasonal menu. The fish was good but not fantastic. Had zero spiciness in the...Read More
Andrei Lopatenko
Andrei Lopatenko -Local Guide
2 years ago
I liked this place. It’s an Italian Italian cuisine. Not American ItalianThe appetizer was burrata. They combined it with fresh figs and fig jam , it was a good combination. Burrata was very fresh and delicateRigatoni were with braised beef ribs and foraged...Read More
Amy Alderman
Amy Alderman -Local Guide
6 years ago
Love, love, LOVE this place! This is my favorite go-to date night location in Old Bellevue, and have been countless times. Almost always decide to go last-minute (without reservations), and usually end up sitting at the bar. We typically start with a bread basket and...Read More
J C
J C -Local Guide
5 years ago
Loved the food here! It made for a perfect date night. The service here was very friendly. The outside setting set the tone for a romantic dinner.P.S. get the pork dish for and appetizer ❤️
cc zz
cc zz
6 months ago
No service. Perhaps, the worst service I ever had in an Italian restaurant. Hilariously to see so many fake reviews on Google. Yelp reviews is totally another story. I do not recommend dine in to anyone.Kid-friendliness: No
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Sydney
Sydney
9 months ago
I usually dont feel strongly enough about a place to leave a negative review but here we go. To start the seats are uncomfortable and offer no lower back support which I suspect is to get people in and out as quickly as possible. The...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Kunal R
Kunal R -Local Guide
3 years ago
Food: 2/5We ordered burrata, focaccia bread, butternut squash soup, veg risotto and virgin mojito. Only Burrata was amazing and definitely coming back for it. Virgin mojito is as decent but other items were sub par.Ambiance: 4/5Very nice cozy fine dining settingService: 5/5Very professional and courteous...Read More
Christopher Martinez
Christopher Martinez -Local Guide
a year ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Isabella Johnson
Isabella Johnson -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
I’ve never had such poor service by a waitress as I did today while dining here with a good friend of mine. We had not anticipated going out tonight so maybe our lack of done up hair or dress contributed to the waitress checking on...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Nicci
Nicci
5 months ago
Food was good, service was amazing. Our waitress and server/busser, Ricardo, were both very friendly. It was clear Ricardo was extremely dedicated and he provided amazing service (so much so that I asked for his name). Ambience was great, but lighting was a bit too...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Joshua Lapinski
Joshua Lapinski -Local Guide
5 months ago
Nice service, amazing noodle dishes, but so LOUD.We went on a Thursday evening and they were basically full. I would strongly recommend getting reservations for dinner service.We got a few appetizers that were good, but nothing special. The real star of the show was the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Patrick Fox
Patrick Fox -Local Guide
2 months ago
Our first visit last night. We were greeted by the manager Scott who was delightful. We ended up talking to him various times as he’s a very active part of the thriving, yet intimate, restaurant. He is also the sommelier and helped us select a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Wondering Camper
Wondering Camper -Local Guide
5 months ago
Cantinetta is my favorite restaurant in the Seattle area.The food is perfectly savory. I try different dishes plus I usually get the burrata appetizer. We’ve taken out of town guests there, and it’s a hit every time.The pasta texture is spot on.Atmosphere is...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Anton VOLKOV
Anton VOLKOV -Local Guide
6 months ago
No complaints about the food, quality and presentation. It was very good.But having an empty restaurant and waiting for 7 minutes to be seated and more than 10 minutes to place the order - is something not very perfect. The restaurant was empty and it's...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Niranjhana Nayar
Niranjhana Nayar -Local Guide
7 months ago
We went here for a date night. I like the cozy ambience. The food was good and there were excellent wine selections. The asparagus was tasty. The restaurant was open to removing meat off items. We tried the risotto and bolognese. I enjoyed both of...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ice Qu
Ice Qu -Local Guide
7 months ago
Yeah, I don't know what's happening here, but things with the food aren't what they were in the past. Service is very good, atmosphere is good, but the food needs special assistance. Overly salty and embarrassingly limp rigatoni, stale bread, and silly prices for cold,...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mike Pennacchi
Mike Pennacchi -Local Guide
7 months ago
There have always been a couple of seats at the bar waiting for us when we've been in Bellevue. The staff and the food make Cantinetta our top choice for Old Bellevue dining. They typically have a number of vegetarian options, which certainly makes one...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Miles Linde
Miles Linde -Local Guide
9 months ago
This is a clear 5 star experience. Having been a half dozen times, I have never had a bad experience (despite what some other reviews might say). Scott (the manager or owner?) goes out of his way to ensure his guests are enjoying themselves, even...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rita Yegorova
Rita Yegorova -Local Guide
10 months ago
Came in very open-minded after all the positive reviews. After ordering some clams was super disappointed- no flavor, no seasoning, half of the clams were empty (shells only) and none of the remainders were on the bottom of the dish. The dish only includes the...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Usha Dawn
Usha Dawn -Local Guide
2 years ago
A great place with outside seating. I was here to meet my team and we decided to sit outside. The manager was a nice guy who immediately made our table and seated us outside. It was a pleasant evening. We ordered different drinks and appetizers...Read More

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Service options

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Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Offerings

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Amenities

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check icon Gender-neutral restroom
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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

check icon Dinner reservations recommended
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Children

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