La Cantinetta in South Bucks

As ever a spectacular long sunday lunch. Good warm up at the bar then attentive and watm service at the table by Gabrielle. Massimo as ever on hand to add knowledge and wit. Fab starters crab & avocado and fritto miso. Beef medallions just as the should be. Great chips! And milanese and great lobster pasta for the others. All with fine wines from Italy - really authentic.

A local favourite which doesn’t disappoint. Massimo makes a big effort but some younger waiting staff need a little guidance. Do not fill up wine glasses which are not empty. Prices are higher but still quality ingredients. A really nice evening.

The food and the service were absolutely outstanding. Fantastic menu and an amazing experience. Would 100 percent go again.

After having driven past countless times and never visiting, we booked this restaurant for an evening meal to celebrate my birthday weekend. We were greeted warmly on arrival and shown to our table. The menu was varied and there were extra specials available which the waiter explained to us. He was also knowledgeable about the wine menu and made a great recommendation. Although offering a children's menu, both of my children chose a dish from the adult menu which the chef was happy to "shrink down" into a children's portion which was much appreciated. There was beef carpaccio on the menu but on the day of our visit, this had been swapped for venison, which I don't eat. The chef was kind enough to offer to make me a beef version which again was very much appreciated. The food was absolutely stunning. Fresh, great portions and well presented and the staff couldn't have done more for us. It's not the cheapest place around, but we were happy to pay for good quality food and great service. The only thing that could have been improved would be perhaps to have the specials on a board or printed out as a) I had forgotten some of them straight away and b) I was nervous ordering without seeing the cost and didn't like to ask how much they each were. Overall, a fab experience and we can't wait to come back again!

Our favourite restaurant. The food is excellent, the prices are good and there is always a warm welcome. Ten of us (six adults and four teenagers) went for a special birthday lunch on Sunday 7th January. There is an extensive (but not overwhelming) menu so there was something to suit everyone's tastes. All agreed the food was exceptional and the service friendly and helpful. It was a really enjoyable lunch to celebrate a special occasion. We definitely recommend La Cantina in Farnham Common.

Whilst we are regular customers this was our first visit for Christmas day with family across the generations. The restaurant was super busy with plenty of customers we recognised in festive spirit so a great atmosphere. Our group choose from across the menu and everyone was complimentary about the food and that the portions were not too big so we did not feel as though we had been overfed - in fact the meal finished with everyone sharing an excellent cheese platter for 10. Eating out for Christmas was an excellent choice and one we will repeat.

Cheerful and friendly greeting on our entrance! Lovely place. Nice thin bread sticks. Food quality not as good as we had hoped. Server was definitely new and in training. We will return in a few months and try again for the quality we are used to in Ravenna and Bologna.

We booked in for the second sitting on Christmas Day, and had just such a wonderful time. As with every visit, we were welcomed and the service was first class, it was busy but a lovely atmosphere. The food was tasty and a lovely variety for those not wishing to take up the traditional turkey. It’s always going to be a challenge for 2 sittings and transitioning from first to second, but the team handle it with professionalism and style. We are incredibly lucky to have this restaurant in the village, and with such classy owner operators. All the touches of the bread and other little surprises always goes noticed, hence the extra tip we left the staff for working Christmas Day to give us a day with the family without distraction.

We have been to this restaurant on different occasions over many years and were booked in for Christmas Dinner, second sitting this year 2023. We have always been well looked after. Sadly this Christmas was a complete let down with a hugely disappointing, very expensive Christmas meal. We arrived as requested at 3.30pm and were taken to our table where cutlery and crockery were missing. Although the table was finally set we still had to request crackers during the meal and additional cutlery. While the starters were enjoyed we were not offered bread, although watched other tables being offered it. Our order of 5 turkey mains were varying in size, either just 2 to 4 sprouts , not ‘vegetables’ as advertised and just a few halves of small roasted new potatoes, rather thin slices of turkey, one cocktail chipolata. No sauces offered. The vanilla crème brûlée which was advertised as being served with a blood orange sorbet. It was infact served with strawberry ice cream and no notification by waiting staff that there was a change on the menu.The crème brûlée had no burnt sugar on it . The tables were packed tightly and to the point staff had difficulty in manoeuvring around everyone. I really felt for the young staff who were trying their best. When booking we had asked if they wanted us to pre book our meals, but said it wasn’t needed . Most probably the manager had not thought through correct quantities required for Christmas Day, and the result was a very poor offering. Sadly our patronage will now not be supporting this local business.

The food was excellent and the service wonderful. Went with friends for Christmas lunch and we all enjoyed it. Exceptional value for money and beautifully prepared food.

This restaurant has all that you could want for a meal out, whether it be with friends, family or work related. Great food, service and surrounding, cannot fault it!

Great food, fabulous staff, lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Very busy,but excellent service. Families, couples, friends would all enjoy this lovely family run restaurant

Massimo and team,again many thanks for making it a perfect evening for us with old friends.The service is always superb and you had as laughing with your own stories.Thevnew menu is really enjoyable ,so thanks to you,chef and the team. P.S.The wine you suggested warranted a second bottle. Well done,everyone. Ray and Jan

This place was a great find - a brilliant Italian restaurant with fantastic hosts and a great menu. Food was exceptional - and the wine list very very good. Unexpectedly nice place/food - and quite busy for a midweek lunch. Highly recomended.

We visited for Christmas Day lunch which was excellent value for the quality of food. There was a lot of choice on the set menu so found deciding quite difficult. In the end we had scallops and my husband had a generous starter of crab & salmon. Mains were beef medallions and my daughter had the vegetarian ravioli, all absolutely delicious. Berry brulee & a chocolate mouse completed a wonderful meal. The staff are always excellent and all work hard. We have eaten here before and the experience is consistently of the highest standard - we will be back as soon as possible.

Always great food and service. Yes prices have increased but so has everywhere. This restaurant is an asset to the village but well supported from visitors elsewhere. The standard of food is excellent. Steaks great but pasta dishes also good. Well worth a visit to...

Our favourite restaurant. Great ambience, great host and excellent food. We had a college reunion lunch for six on 17/08/22 and we all loved it. Thank you Massimo.

I visited the location with my friends at the beginning of the month with mates. It was the first time visiting and I must say the staff were very enthusiastic and welcoming. I had the risotto marinara and it tasted fresh and one of the...

Cucina ottima, ben curati anche i piatti e personale molto disponibile e gentile. Da provare assolutamente

lunch for two inside. They were not busy. The server did not know, the soup of the day, if the meatballs were beef or pork, or the dish of the day. the bread served at the very start tasty but not soft or warm. My...

Took two guests to dine there end May beginning June and the experience still haunts me. My guests each had the plaice which arrived like two half crusted fishfingers. Yuck. I was their host and could not complain to staff embarassing the event for my...

We had a super lunch with great service at la Cantina del Vino on 14th July 2022. We were a large group of local Nordic walkers and we like to have our summer lunch there. This was our third year after a Covid interruption. The...

Poor quality food. Unfriendly service. Owner and staff unfriendly. If you don't order enough food or drinks, they make a face, thereafter service is downhill. Refused to pay service charge, it was removed but did not ask, why or took any interest. Think twice before...

As a group of 14 friends, we had a great lunch last week at ‘La Cantina’ after a long walk around Burnham Beeches. We were welcomed on arrival by Cosmin, who quickly got us settled with drinks and a canapé - just what was needed!...

Very nice setting, good food , good service. Will return very soon! Also they do pizza to takeaway next door which was a great idea

We thought that the food was very good quality but far to much garlic used which killed the taste. We had the vegan spaghetti Aglio Olio Pepperoncino. I was drowned in oil and garlic just to much. They need to smile more to and ask...

We had a great evening. Friendly staff and great food. Service was excellent. The atmosphere was good. Busy but not too loud. Food was hot which is important to me and all round great evening. Thank you

Excellent service, head waiter was lovely, described the fraught situation they had come through with charm and humour. Great food, vegan and vegetarian options were made on the spot with no complaints. Made to feel really welcome and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Great place...

Christmas Lunch was so fabulous- food excellent, service sensational and a wonderful happy atmosphere. Sensational every time

Great that it was open. Full house at the second sitting, great atmosphere, food was great, well done all for such a good afternoon.

Great food, very tasty and fresh. Sophisticated atmosphere and lovely staff. Would 100% go again highly recommend!

Some time since we came here, probably 2 years but It’s still as good as ever. Food, staff ambience etc all excellent. Roll on my next visit

As a regular we were delighted to visit again with some friends. There had been rumours in the village about a reduction in portions and quality of service. I can not agree. The food remains high quality and the serving staff- with the exception of...

Enjoyed the food- liked the way the location and decor but the service unless you are one of the regulars you can find it somewhat annoying. As I said you really cannot fault the food, I love Italian cooking and this was prepared well. Hopefully,...

Once again we had a most delicious & delightful meal, the atmosphere was superb with everything & everyone enjoying themselves.

Thanks to Massimo and the team for a lovely celebration meal, the first after lockdown. Very welcoming and delicious food as usual and felt very safe. Will be back soon.

It was wonderful to have my husbands birthday lunch at La Cantina in April. Food and service excellent as always. I would recommend for any occasion; business lunch, family celebration, supper with friends or even a romantic dinner.

Lovely Sunday family lunch. Enjoyable family lunch on the terrace. Clear glass surrounding the outside terrace & patio heaters for warmth but not needed as the glass stops draughts. We had whitebait to start, seafood pasta,tagliatelle bolognese, a light lunch option of Salmon & avocado...

Wow, food was absolutely amazing, best meal i have had in a very longtime. Terrace was well designed warm and cosy. Staff were attentive. I live in Abingdon and will travel here for meals. Wine i had was devine. Well done brilliant.

This was our first restaurant trip after lockdown. Visited on many occasions previously so was interested to see how they dealt with restrictions. Everything exceeded my expectations. Food was amazing as alway. The staff are above amazing. Will definitely be returning in the very near...

A really well run high quality restaurant- with excellent food - the ravioli, crab starter & main, sole on or off the bone, the Parmagiana - all excellent hot and well presented. The outdoor area is well spaced and warmed with heaters and blankets. The...

Luckily the small la Cantinetta cafe next door is open for takeaways & sells a lovey pizza we enjoyed it. Also next door to that is their deli for Italian produce - lovely ciabatta & the tapanade (like they serve at in the restaurant as...

This is a very nice italian resturant with great food, service and ambiance, the food was delicious. Highly reccomended.

Just had THE most delicious meal! Fresh porcini from Tuscany, served two ways, followed by perfectly cooked brill with artichokes from Sicily, and a lovely risotto 🥰

I've been going to Cantina since it opened in 2008. It never disappoints! The food is excellent, the service friendly and efficient and Elisabetta and Massimo always welcoming. Top marks all round. My most recent visit was for lunch in September, but I have had...

Lovely relaxed birthday lunch. Delicious food. There is a children’s menu but my children chose to eat from the adult menu as a wider range of options & they ate a whole adults portion they enjoyed it so much. A wonderful touch was for dessert...

Once again, we had a lovely meal. The main menu has enough variation to be interesting, and there are always specials that make choosing your meal even more challenging. The owners are both lovely, and the service is great. My only suggestion is that when...

The service is always impeccable- the food sublime. For seafood you won’t get better outside Mayfair. And they’re lovely people - never tire of the ever changing menu and specials. Do yourself a favour 👍🥰

Went to this restaurant with family for my wife’s birthday, highly recommend it the food was delicious especially the crispy duck in orange. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly we all had a lovely time and looking forward to coming back.

We booked a table here on spec while staying at nearby Stoke Park and we weren’t disappointed. The welcome was warm and friendly and although the restaurant was a little quiet when we arrived (6.45pm), it soon filled up to create a good atmosphere. Service...

Best Italian restaurant!! We enjoyed an amazing dinner last night for our anniversary, I had the mussels to start delicious , followed by the lobster Thermidor with zucchini which is the best I’ve ever had , my husband had the scallops to start followed by...

Had Sunday Lunch; service is very good however, very disappointed with the bolognaise that I had; it was luke warm and really not that special at all, I expected better.

A close friend frequents this establishment regularly so we wanted to give it a try. The food was fabulous especially the Garlic and chilli prawns which the manager recommended.Followed by a lovely traditional Saltimbocca.My wife had the seafood spaghetti which was also excellent. The staff...

Once again a fabulous lunch with great service, excellent scallops and Dover sole, all washed down with a glass of Gavi di Gavi, perfect.

Best restaurant for miles and brilliant service Have been a few times and never fails with the quality of food

This is great authentic Italian food that never fails to appeal to everyone, and they are still doing a great take away menu during these times of need, and will deliver in all SL1 and SL2 areas. Help to support all our local businesses during...

It's so nice to be warmly greeted and where your preferred table is known and available (we were early). As other diners arrived it became clear that they too were nearly all repeats - well deserved in our experience. It speaks volumes about the appeal...

Regular customer but never have I been dissatisfied. Keep up the great work guys... this place is definitely worth the visit...

A superb breakfast for the price £8.90p far far better service & quality then we experienced at “The Langley” so posed (5*****Marriott Collection Hotel) in Langley park for £32.00 YES...YES .....YES.......YES I KID YOU NOT £32.00 per person...70 minutes late & something more or less...

This is a very nice restaurant that we have now been to 3 times, fresh nice food and attentive service, we have been with a table of 8 and the service was as good as when there was 2 of us, would highly recommend to...

My girlfriend and I went to la cantina for the second time on Saturday night,the food and service was as great as the first time we went,we would and will highly recommend this restaurant to our friends and family.

Busy but still excellent supper Loved the fresh pasta & seafood Attentive staff I love the atmosphere particularly the new bar. The affrogato desert is worth a try.

I am a freelance contractor visited almost every town in uk and not once yet had the service I receive d from the staff so friendly. Family atmosphere like my own home that I did not think of going elsewhere once during my stay. No...

Management fawn over regulars and completely bypass new customers. To the point of leaving our table mid sentence to greet yet another old couple. This really is like eating in a old people’s home. Service is miserable and unfriendly. Food is average and there are...

freshly prepared and service excellent Have tried twice recently - always ready on time delicious food - staff helped me write an eastern european christmas card when I waited Very nice

Got together with six friends for lunch time meal. As usual we received a warm welcome, super Christmas menu, good food, together with a lovely atmosphere.Waiters very attentive, nothing to much trouble for them.

Had a fantastic birthday meal at La Cantina , full house and still the attention to detail was perfect 👌 highly recommend this lovely restaurant for any occasion. 10/10 be back soon

First visit to this restaurant and it was very good. Atmosphere was good, staff very attentive and food couldn't be faulted. A little on the expensive side but worth it.

Always a warm welcome at La Cantina 😊. The food is the best in the area. The small bites given at the start of the meal are good and lovely to eat with your first drink. There is a good choice on the mains and...

What a gem .. Massimo and staff made us feel So welcome, the food was simply delicious. Service and care exceptional.

Amazing food and brilliant service! The tagliatelle bolognese and the veal escalope dish are very good.

An early booking was dealt with panache and experience from a crew that is well used to dealing with a busy and popular restaurant. No pressure was applied and no fuss made over a small birthday cake provided by a daughter. Six adults and four...

14 of us met for lunch and enjoyed it without exception. The food , service, ambiance was excellent and was good value.

You can tell it’s a family owned restaurant by the welcome and as they take your coats. A sensibly priced 2/3 course Sunday lunch menu - with more available on the ala carte - and an hors d’ oeuvre served while you think about it....

We had starters of Sardines, and Avocado Crab on a bed of Salad, my main was Lamb Shank puréed Mash Potato served with sides of Vegetables and Sautéed Potatoes, sublime! Thanks to Massimo Elizabetta Cosmi every other member of staff, for their service and time,...

I visit Farnham Common about every 6 months when I visit my Mother. I always take to La Cantina Del Vino. The food is excellent and the service is superb. My mother is 94 and has difficult walking. The wait staff are always extremely attentive...

We booked this for a special birthday meal but found it Over priced and mediocre food ,the waiting staff were condescending and pretentious. Not a happy birthday experience. We won’t be going back not that I think they will care

My partner and I have visited thrice now and have had wonderful service every time! We came for our first date and tonight visited for our anniversary. Staff are wonderful and cannot do enough for you. Food is perfect with irrestible, rich flavours. Worth the...

Simple decor inside, a decent selection on the menu and really great food at reasonable prices. Two friendly waiters/chefs running around. My pizza was really tasty, the base was done well. My wife spaghetti bolognese was really tasty with pasta done to perfection. Really recommended

Lovely takeaway pepperoni pizza made freshly in front of us. Perfect for a family night in. Crisp base & tasty toppings.

A very warm welcome from Massimo and his staff, we were a party of 10, and had a large round table so conversation was easy. The service was excellent and the food delicious. We were first in and last out, but there was no pressure...

We managed to get a table at short notice. The environment is very pleasant. The staff were absolutely fine on the whole. However, our waiter was not attentive to us from the outset, he was more bothered about a big group on a table nearby...

Celebrated my mum’s birthday today with my dad and sister. As usual, a warm welcome, attentive service, good food and a lovely ‘happy birthday’ written in chocolate on a plate which mum was absolutely thrilled with. Thank you!

I chose La Cantina, as a treat for my brother and sister-in-law's joint birthdays because it had such a good reputation. However, I regret to say that I was very disappointed. Whilst the service was good, I would not describe it as friendly or welcoming....

Excellent - What a find! Wonderful Restaurant, fantastic staff and pure heavenly food Excellent - Excellent - Excellent

Unsurprisingly La Cantina Del Vino scores 10/10. Every member of staff are superb, environment/ambiance superb, and food absolutely superb. On all our visits here, we have never been disappointed, and thoroughly recommend.

Ate here last night with friends and loved it. Wonderful selection of dishes to choose from and we all had something different. No one was disappointed! Very attentive service. Make reservations as it could be crowded. I had the tagliatelle and it was excellent. My...

Visited several times, and will do so again. Freshly prepared, and very tasty food at reasonable prices

Lovely independent Italian coffee shop and so much more. Great menu including amazing authentic Italian pizza. Most recent visit started with a quick coffee on terrace outside and ended up with the addition of an amazing bacon sandwich. Definitely worth a visit for one of...

First visit and it was a beautiful experience. The staff were very caring. For a moment I thought I was in Italy. Highly recommended.

We visited restaurant without booking a Sunday evening but hopefully place wasn't very busy and were accomodated straight away. I had for main seafood pasta, seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked, pasta was proper al dente style. I really enjoyed my pasta, was very delicious....

Had a surprise 80th birthday celebration meal for my mum on the 11th August for 30 friends and family and as always Massimo, Elisabetta and their team delivered an outstanding meal with excellent, friendly, professional service. We started with an antipasti of Italian meats, followed...

We turned up early on an August Saturday with no booking, but were quickly accommodated. The food selection is about right, with enough choice for most people to find something they like, but not totally overwhelming. The food quality was excellent, as was the service...

Always good food and friendly service at La Cantina with special care taken over the needs of Coeliacs. Daily specials add to an extensive list of dishes.

Visited this place with friends as we were in the area for a wedding. The choice was very good, service great too.

I had 2 takeaway pizzas last night - they were cooked to perfection & service was with a smile, despite being busy. Will definately be back soon...

Normally I cannot fault the pizzas. I have been having them for just under 2 years and they have been perfect. However, the most recent pizzas were soggy and doughy. They had not been baked long enough. It was a shame.

Food was out of this world nothing too much trouble. Service and attention was excellent recommend for all occasions

Once again, we had a lovely meal. The main menu has enough variation to be interesting, and there are always specials that are not on the menu. The owners are both lovely, and the service is great. My only suggestion is that when telling people what the specials are, the price should also be given.

An excellent breakfast, cooked well, nice & hot..... not like so many other establishments which serves up warm slop...! The staff were all very pleasant & helpful in regards to service& menu advice.