Canto West Village is one of the best italian restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in West Village.
Canto, on Perry Street in the West Village, operates in the register this neighborhood does best: a room reportedly calibrated to feel like a borrowed living room — tables close enough that the conversation is ambient rather than overhea…
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Roman-Style Fried Calamari, Zucchini, and Apple
Clams and Mussels in a Garlic, Lemon, Parsley, White Wine Sauce
Peasant Bread, Mixed Mushrooms, Provolone Cheese, Truffle Oils
Spinach Pappardelle with Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, and Calamari cooked in their own juices, in a Marinara Sauce
Tuscan-Style Skirt Steak served with Roasted Potatoes and Arugula Salad
Canto West Village is an easy yes in West Village when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Fritto Misto and Marinata di Vongole e Cozze also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,628 Google reviews.
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For now, Canto West Village holds a 9.2 rating across 1,628 Google reviews.
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Canto West Village is a Italian restaurant located in West Village, New York. Canto, on Perry Street in the West Village, operates in the register this neighborhood does best: a room reportedly calibrated to feel like a borrowed living room — tables close enough that the conversation is ambient rather than overhea…
Canto West Village is best for date night, date night, dinner, intimate, romantic, cozy. Canto West Village is an easy yes in West Village when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Fritto Misto and Marinata di Vongole e Cozze also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,628 Google reviews.
Canto West Village is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,628 reviews
Start with Fritto Misto, Marinata di Vongole e Cozze, Bruschetta ai Funghi e Provolone and Green Pappardelle ai Frutti di Mare. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Canto West Village holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,628 reviews. Canto West Village is an easy yes in West Village when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Fritto Misto and Marinata di Vongole e Cozze also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,628 Google reviews.
Canto West Village is located at 117 Perry St, New York, NY 10014, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Canto West Village is tagged for date night dining. Canto West Village is an easy yes in West Village when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Fritto Misto and Marinata di Vongole e Cozze also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,628 Google reviews.
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