Venez déguster un délicieux repas chez La Cantina Ristorante Italiano. Découvrez un menu proposant une variété de pizzas et des pates, aux prix de 26$ à 60$. Ce lieu apprécié est ouvert tard du mardi au samedi et en journée pendant les fins de semaine. Vous pouvez vous y rendre par transport en commun et vélo et venez explorer ce quartier coloré reconnu pour sa vie nocturne. Les moyens de paiement acceptés sont MasterCard et Visa.plus...Plus de texte
Del giorno or Stracciatella made in the traditional Italian style
5,95 $
Italiano
Traditional antipasto of cacciatore sausage, prosciutto, cheese, olives and giardiniera
14,50 $
Vegetali alla Griglia
Marinated vegetables grilled and sprinkled with goat cheese
12,95 $
Caprini Farcita
Grilled house polenta topped with grilled eggplant, crispy pancetta, crumbled goat cheese, pecans and finished with black olive tapenade
14,95 $
Cozze
Fresh cultivated P.E.I. mussels served with your choice of sauce: ~ tomatoes, white wine, sweet peppers, garlic, leeks and fresh herbs ~ spicy green curry, coconut milk ~ saffron, white wine, cream and fresh herbs ~ fennel, cilantro, brandy, caramelized onions and chipotle peppers~ white beer, onions, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh herbs
12,95 $
Jumbo Shrimp
Grilled shrimp on skewer with a fig and balsamic glaze, served with a spicy couscous salad
13,95 $
Calamari alla Griglia
Grilled squid marinated in secret herbs & spices with fresh lemon
10,95 $
13,95 $
Carpaccio di Manzo
Peppercorn crusted aged beef tenderloin topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and caramelized lemon, drizzled with cold~pressed extra~virgin olive oil
12,95 $
Fazzoletto
Wood~oven baked mini calzone stuffed with marinated tomatoes, bocconcini and mozzarella cheese served with a pesto tomato sauce and shaved prosciutto
9,95 $
Bruschetta Tradizionale
Fresh, diced Roma tomatoes, finished with our homemade basil garlic olive oil drizzle
9,50 $
Bruschetta con Formaggio
Diced Roma tomatoes topped with shaved provolone, asiago and mozzarella cheese, finished with our basil garlic olive oil drizzle
10,50 $
Bruschetta alla Molisana
Puree of sundried tomato, crumbled goat cheese and basil garlic ollive oil
10,95 $
Bruschetta alla Calabrese
Diced Roma tomatoes and sliced bocconcini cheese topped with our housemade spicy peperoncini oil
10,95 $
Bruschetta Mista
A medley of all of our famous bruschetta
11,95 $
Our homemade pesto sauce does contain pinenuts.
(Prices subject to change)
Insalate
Del Giardino
Fresh leaf lettuces and organic baby greens lightly tossed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette topped with cucumber, fresh tomato and sundried cranberries
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9,50 $Reg
11,95 $
Caprese
Sliced Bocconcini cheese and vine~ripened tomatoes drizzled with our basil garlic olive oil, house~dried oregano and topped with green olives
9,95 $
Mediterranea
Garden greens topped with imported Feta, tuna, egg and Kalamata olives with our house made balsamic vinaigrette
13,95 $
Cantina
A bed of spinach draped with smoked Norwegian salmon, red onions, capers and fresh fennel tossed in our raspberry balsamic vinaigrette
13,95 $
Glazed Walnut
Organic mixed greens topped with pecan and fresh herb crusted goat cheese, maple glazed walnuts and fresh beets lightly dressed with a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette
14,95 $
Dried Fruit & Seed
Mixed greens in a spicy balsamic vinaigrette topped with a mixture of dried fruit and seeds, feta cheese and orange wedges finished with a drizzle of honey
14,95 $
Cesare
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8,95 $Reg
11,50 $
Enjoy any of our Insalate
~ with shaved Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese ADD
2,95 $~ with crispy Pancetta ADD
1,95 $~ with grain~fed grilled chicken breast (4oz) ADD
3,95 $~ with grilled jumbo shrimp (3) ADD
7,00 $
PIZZETTE AL MATTONE
(our dough is prepared fresh daily with distilled water)
Margherita (pomodoro)
Mozzarella, bocconcini cheese and sliced Roma tomatoes
12,95 $
Napoletana (pomodoro)
Anchovies, tomatoes, capers, garlic, olive oil and mozzarella cheese
13,95 $
San Marco (pomodoro)
Chicken, capers, hot peppers, sweet peppers, red onions, fontina and mozzarella cheese
14,95 $
Maui (pomodoro)
Blackforest ham, pineapple, green olives, sliced tomatoes, jalapenos and mozzarella cheese
13,95 $
Primavera (bianca neve)
Broccoli, sweet peppers, red onions, mushrooms, eggplant and mozzarella cheese
14,95 $
Quattrostagione (pomodoro)
Prosciutto, artichokes, sundried black olives and mozzarella cheese
14,95 $
Diavola (pomodoro)
Cacciatore sausage, pancetta, hot peppers and mozzarella cheese finished with a spicy pepper oil drizzle
13,95 $
Gorgonzola (bianca neve)
Pancetta, tomatoes, garlic, gorgonzola and mozzarella cheese
13,95 $
4-Formaggi (bianca neve)
Mozzarella, feta, goat cheese and asiago
14,95 $
Vegetariana (pomodoro)
Artichokes, black olives, sundried tomato puree, sweet peppers, goat cheese and mozzarella
14,95 $
Molisana (bianca neve)
Prosciutto, mushrooms, sweet peppers, provolone and mozzarella cheese
13,95 $
Patate Rostini (bianca neve)
Pancetta, wild mushrooms, potatoes, rosemary, fontina and mozzarella cheese
13,95 $
Florentina (pesto)
Chicken, mushrooms, spinach, sundried tomato puree and mozzarella cheese
14,95 $
Salumi (pomodoro)
Cacciatore sausage, prosciutto, artichokes, pancetta and mozzarella cheese
Shrimp, smoked salmon, black olives, eggplant and mozzarella cheese
14,95 $
Canadese (pomodoro)
Cacciatore sausage, bacon, mushrooms, sweet peppers and mozzarella cheese
14,95 $
Adriatico (bianca neve)
Sliced tomatoes, sweet peppers, sundried black olives, red onions, mozzarella and feta cheese topped off with fresh cucumber
13,95 $
Louisana (pomodoro)
Cajun spiced chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and aged asiago cheese, garlic,olive oil
14,95 $
Our homemade pesto sauce does contain pinenuts.
(Prices subject to change)
PRIMI PIATTI
Linguine al Pescatore
This classic seafood pasta dish marries linguine with juicy shrimp, julienned squid, P.E.I mussels and tender sea scallops in a garlic rose sauce
20,95 $
Whole Wheat Spaghetti Ortolano
Spaghetti made with whole wheat, tossed with a garlic and olive oil sauce with grilled vegetables, topped off with crumbled goat cheese
18,95 $
Piatto Di Maurizio
Fresh Tagliatelle egg noodles tossed with scallops, onions, crimini and porcini mushrooms in a light pesto cream sauce
20,95 $
Spaghetti 'Chitarra' alla Carbonara
Prepared in the traditional 'asciutta' style with pancetta, eggs, cream and fresh grated Romano cheese tossed with egg noodle spaghetti
18,95 $
Farfalle al Salmone
Smoked Norwegian Salmon and tender leaves of baby spinach tossed with bowtie pasta in a garlic cream sauce
18,95 $
Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola
Our specialty, fresh gnocchi, prepared in house served in an aromatic cream sauce with imported Gorgonzola cheese and crispy pancetta
19,95 $
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Vine~ripened tomatoes, capers, sundried black olives and anchovy filets with cold pressed extra~virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and shallots
17,95 $
Farfalle Primavera
This favourite features bowtie pasta tossed in heavy cream, with shaved grain~fed grilled chicken breast and a medley of fresh vegetables
20,95 $
Rotini Maremonti
Seared jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with double smoked bacon, infornata olives and capers enhanced with porcini essence in an aromatic pesto pomodoro sauce
20,95 $
Specialty Risotto
~ Porcini and crimini mushrooms with a tartufo oil drizzle topped with shaved parmiggiano Primavera with grain~fed chicken breast and a medley of vegetables ~ Pescatore with jumbo shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari
20,95 $
Linguine alle Vongole
A classic dish of little neck clams and baby clams splashed with dry white wine, garlic, butter, Italian flat leaf parsley and cold pressed extra~virgin olive oil
20,95 $
Piatto Di Chef Michele
Spaghetti with smoked chicken and a medley of wild mushrooms in a rich cream sauce
19,95 $
Pennette all' Arrabbiata
Double smoked bacon, shallots and cayenne pepper blended in our aromatic house sugo... traditionally delicious
17,95 $
FOR THOSE PATRONS EXPERIENCING WHEAT ALLERGIES, WE OFFER RICE PASTA AS A SUBSTITUTE
ADD
2,95 $
OUR HOMEMADE PESTO SAUCE DOES CONTAIN PINENUTS.
(Prices subject to change)
SECONDI
All of our grilled meats are prepared with a new state-of-the-art cooking technology ~ the infra-red method. This latest cooking technology allows the intense radiant energy to quickly penetrate meat and cook from the inside out, locking in natural juices. The best steakhouses in North America are embracing this technology.
We at La Cantina, are proud to bring to our patrons our commitment to quality along with this innovative cooking style. Buon Appetito!
Veal Tenderloin al Vino Bianco
Tender veal medallions sauteed with crimini mushrooms and shallots, finished with a splash of dry white wine, butter and fresh~squeezed lemon
32,00 $
Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon Filet
Filet cut of fresh Atlantic Salmon grilled on a cedar plank and finished with a fig and balsamic glaze
(10 oz.)
26,00 $
Gamberi al Vino Bianco
Succulent jumbo Tiger Shrimp, sauteed in a white wine and garlic sauce, finished with fresh~squeezed lemon
26,00 $
N.Y. Striploin
'AAA' Canadian Beef aged a minimum of 28 days grilled to your liking and served with our house cognac mushroom peppercorn sauce
(10 oz.)
29,00 $
Rack of Lamb
New Zealand tender Rack of Lamb, marinated with fresh pressed garlic and fresh herbs finished with a fig vincotto drizzle
38,00 $
Bistecca di Vitello
A house specialty, 14 oz. French cut Veal Chop, grilled and topped with smoked mozzarella and caramelized onions
(14 oz.)
28,00 $
Beef Tenderloin
Grilled 'AAA' Angus Beef Tenderloin aged a minimum of 28 days, served with our house peppercorn sauce
(10 oz.)
38,00 $
Ostrich
Marinated medallions of tender Ostrich, pan~seared and finished with a raspberry vincotto drizzle
32,00 $
Chicken Saltinbocca
Boneless breast of grain~fed chicken stuffed with goat cheese, sweet peppers and spinach, wrapped with prosciutto and topped with a creamy sundried tomato and pesto sauce
26,00 $
Chefs Maurizio and John accompany their secondi dishes with a fresh daily creation of complimentary starch and vegetables.
Great food, interesting wines and beers, good service. Carefully prepared, good quality ingredients, always consistent.
The hub and I come here occasionally, usually for the ceasar salad which I have to have with the grilled shrimp (too good!) and he has one of their spicy wood oven pizzas, which I steal a slice of. The wood oven pizza is soooooo much better. Sometimes we share the mussels, maybe because they are so good, and maybe because it gives us an excuse to have more of their delicious, chewy, crusty house made bread to soak up the sauce (don't want to leave that hanging around!).
Quite often I get a hankering for some pasta. I have tried other Italian restaurants in Hamilton, but none of them are nearly as tasty as La Cantina.
My pasta was cooked to perfection, the fazzoletti was incredibly yummy (with a generous portion of mozzarella) and the wine list was fairly good considering the selections available in neighboring restaurants.
I have only three complaints
1. They do not do take orders for take out over the phone.
As I can understand how this might be the result of past situations, I am not a huge fan of hearing "it is against our policy"
2. Although my pasta has always been cooked perfectly, my dining partner (on several occasions) has received their pasta practically raw.
3. The service is nothing to brag about.
On any one of my visits, the server has neither been engaging or informative. These days, a dining experience should consist of a little more than dropping off the plates and disappearing.
Overall, I love visiting La Cantina and will continue being a frequent diner :)
Will never go again The pasta was swimming in sauce, they say on the menu 1 kilo of mussels
(2.2 lbs) Not, looks more like one pound the facioletto(calzone) was cooked on the outside but ingredients inside not, cold sauce this is not fine dining, this is fine Dive......they have no clue about Italian food..
Gone downhill! There are too many other restaurants in Hamilton to choose from... this isn't one of them. People who write these positive reviwes have no clue what Italian food is.We have been to la Cantina a few times times last nite really topped the negative list...I ordered il Facioletto which is really a Calzone the dough was burned and the inside which was with boccongini and raw tomatoes and smotherd with cold tomato sauce Number two Disaster, my wife orderd Penne Arrabiate when we saw the pasta made us both ARRABIATE.the penne were swimming in sauce accompanied with very chewie challots a real MANGIA CAKE DISH,THE PASTA VERY PRICEY AND SO WERE THE MUSSELS ON THE MENU IT READS 1 KILO OF MUSSELLS THATS 2.2 LBS NOT EVEN NEAR IT.. WHEN PLEPLE SAY THE PIZZA AND THE PASTA IS OUT OF THIS WORLD...THAT MEANS THEY HAVENT BEEN AT A TRUE FINE DINING ITALIAN RESTAURANTE ( TRY LITTLE ITALY ON COLLEGE STREET, THAN YOU CAN REALLY SAY THE PIZZA AND THE PASTA IS OUT OF THIS WORLD AND NOT PRICEY.. ENOUGH SAID, iIWOULD BE HERE ALL NIGHT WRITING..THIS IN NOT FINE DINING, I CAN SAY THIS IS A FINE DIVE.....
