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La Cantina

Italian restaurantsEllesmere Port

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(291 reviews)

“Indulge in authentic Italian flavors at La Cantina, Ellesmere Port’s gem for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Rooted in tradition and powered by passion, our dishes showcase the finest, freshest ingredients, handcrafted to perfection. From rich, velvety pastas to stone-baked pizzas bursting with flavor, every bite celebrates the vibrant essence of Italy. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, La Cantina is perfect for intimate dinners, family gatherings, or special occasions. Let our attentive team treat you to a taste of Italy that will leave you inspired and eager for more. Discover the joy of genuine Italian cuisine at La Cantina – where every meal is a masterpiece. Experience the best of Italian dining today. Reserve your table”

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Quick info

+441514584973
1 Woodland Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6PN, United Kingdom
£1–15

About La Cantina

La Cantina serves Italian food on Woodland Rd in Ellesmere Port, with a menu spanning penne alla rusticana, carbonara, and stone-baked pizzas such as porchetta and margherita. Starters run to calamari and mozzarella fritta, while grilled salmon with broccoli, black olives, pine nuts and pesto sits alongside the pasta list. Dessert brings tiramisu and a banoffee pie that regulars keep ordering, and the meal closes with a complimentary limoncello poured at the end of dinner. The room takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and seating extends to an outdoor area as well as the air-conditioned dining room inside. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays. The restaurant tends to fill up in the early evening, with the 4:30 and 6pm window especially busy. Parking is on the street, since the outside parking area can end up blocked by other vehicles.

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Menu & Prices

12 dishes
  • Rigatoni Gallo
  • Ravioli Alla Romagnola
  • Tagliatelle Salmone
  • Spaghetti Carbonara
  • Carre D'agnello Al Vino Rosso
  • Bistecca Al Pepe
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Reviews

4.8/5
291 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention banoffee pie, margherita pizza, calamari and mozzarella fritta and carbonara.

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Featured reviews

  • Bobby Duckers
    “This place is truly a 5* spot. Food is authentic and beautiful, staff are amazing. Our new favourite. The calzone and deep fried mozerrella are the best.”
  • Alex King
    “Visited with my 10 year old daughter and a friend. Fantastic food and services. 5 minute drive from Cheshire oaks and miles better than the options there!”
  • B S
    “Wandered into this place just for cocktails and dessert. Ended up having starter, main course and desserts. Lovely friendly staff who were courteous throughout the meal. Sat outside and it was nice with the breeze and sun. Ordered pizza with garlic and tomatoes, pasta, margherita pizza, tiramasu and banofee pie. Everything was brilliant,the stars though were the margherita pizza,the penne alla rusticano, and the banofee pie. Not saying the other food was mediocre, but this selection was outstanding. The staff are very attentive and polite. Definitely can see why this place was busy from 4.30 to 6pm when we were there. There is outisde parking but park on the street as people block the drop down kerb. I did see people park in the opposite pub and wonder over. A gem of a place. Thank you very much for looking after us.”
  • Amy Foster
    “We went today for a family meal and the food was absolutely stunning. Christian and his team couldnt have done enough for us, they were all so friendly and attentive. Made a massive fuss of our children and our kids loved the food too. Sometimes its the little things restaurants do too that make all the difference, they even bought over a baby plate and spoon for my son. No other restaurant has ever done that. The restaurant also has air con too so it was also a lovely escape from the heat for a few hours. We had such a nice time. We will definitely be back soon. Their coffees looked so nice too. I just wanted to share our experience in case anyone is thinking of going, id definitely recommend it.”
  • Karina
    “Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere. Update: I previously had a great experience here, but this visit was different. One of the waitresses came across as a bit too casual for my liking, and I didn't feel her way of speaking to me was particularly welcoming, the other waitress in the other side, was lovely. The restaurant was almost empty, yet I had to ask to sit at a different than small corner table. Fortunately, it was eventually agreed. I hope this was just a one-off, as I've enjoyed visiting before. The food was okay, big portion, however chicken was dry.”

Hours

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Closed
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Customer Review Summary

Diners most often single out the banoffee pie, which turns up repeatedly alongside the margherita pizza, the penne alla rusticana, and the carbonara. Others name the calzone, deep fried mozzarella, calamari, porchetta pizza, rigatoni gallo, grilled salmon, and a rack of lamb described as cooked to perfection. Portions are called huge, and the food is said to feel freshly made. Staff are described as friendly and attentive, and families mention a baby plate and spoon brought over for a young child. Reviewers also note a complimentary limoncello at the end of a meal and a buzzing atmosphere, and several say the restaurant is always busy. The caveats are small. One returning reviewer found a waitress too casual and not welcoming, had to ask to move from a small corner table in a nearly empty room, and thought the chicken was dry. Another says people block the drop down kerb in the outside parking, so they parked on the street. Most visits end with diners saying they plan to come back.

Location

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