DINE-IN & Heated AL Fresco OPEN 7 Days, along with Takeout, Delivery & Curbside during Covid-19. We diligently take seriously the health & Safety for all. Homestyle Pasta, Fresh Seafood, Hand-tossed pizza & house made desserts. A local landmark & neighborhood favorite Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant serves The Best in Traditional Italian Cuisine. 2023 celebrates 23years in Playa del Rey. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere, candlelit, Homemade pastas, Chef Specials nightly, Fresh Seafood daily, Fine wines by the glass or bottle, imported beers, homemade Italian desserts a friendly service. Old School East Coast Italian with a California flair is what you’ll find at Cantalini’s. Order online, Carry out & Curbside available Happy hour!
Unfussy Italian stalwart plating housemade pastas & seafood in intimate, retro digs plus live music. Based on 494 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
193 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 821-0018
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Hours
| Friday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Anika Yeager
If you are looking for a cute cozy and yummy american italian dinner, you found it! I cant believe i have never tried this place, we will definitely be back. The bruschetta was refreshing and melts in your mouth, and the calamari was crispy and fresh without being overly oily. The chicken parm was delicious and THE GNOCCHI!!! it is so hard to find really good gnocchi, and this place has it. I am full and happy
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Tony Poland
Authentic Italian restaurant, phenomenal food from homemade meatballs to their specialty, ravioli! Mmmmmm. Wine and deserts… Nothing but the best. The wait staff is the best of the best. And then there’s the atmosphere. Beautiful and cozy. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Absolutely love this place.
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Gabriel Miller
Overall amazing experience…what could be better than enjoying wonderful food while surrounded by old time family photos covering every inch of the walls. Come for the food and stay for the atmosphere. Don’t forget to order the cheesecake with the raspberry sauce to put a cherry on top of the whole experience!
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Ryan C
Very cool old-school Hollywood style Italian restaurant in a tiny area of Playa Del Rey. We went there for a friend’s birthday. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. They had three guys playing live music. It’s dark, and intimate, really cool place. The food was great. We ordered a pizza, the sauce was excellent. We also ordered the baked ziti, gnocchi and the olive oil and garlic spaghetti. All the dishes were delicious.
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Ryan Lee
Might go again / price = $10-20 (lunch) / service = above average / cleanliness = average / indoor = Italian vibe / parking = metered street, small business plaza parking lot
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Roxie Beckles
This is by far my FAVORITE Italian restaurant in LA. Food tastes home cooked with care. Service is always friendly. And I absolutely LOVE the quaint atmosphere. Right by the beach so great for a romantic day or night date. I’ve been coming here for a number of years, never disappoints.
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Matty
good food RUINED by the older lady [shoulder length black and grey hair] at the front desk/register
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Rose Martin
Such a fun Italian restaurant with great food.
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M. L.
Hometown Italian cozy vibes. Great food and generally chatty dim atmosphere. Service can be slow, they seem to give more attention to the higher paying tables, but you can just get pizza or meatless dishes and it’s very reasonable. My favorite dish is the tomato Vodka Pene. It’s better than you think it’ll be!
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Catherine Nyambura
Cosy neighborhood Italian place… I ordered chicken picatta, which was alright and well done. Also, my friend ordered yoki, which he seemed to enjoy. The prosecco was a bit sweet, and I found the wine list underwhelming for an Italian joint.
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