Cantinetta Antinori

DO NOT PATRONIZE WHATSOEVER! We walked up to the restaurant and no one greeted us even though we were waiting at the front door. I picked what I thought was the menu and the front door manager admonished me exclaiming, «that’s the wine menu», instead of greeting or welcoming us. It was very condescending and then it went further downhill from there. Fifteen minutes later, we had to summon the waiter to order. He was emotionless (at the end of the meal he stated, «I only work here»), more on that later. Before we sat down, the «manager» said to us, «the kitchen closes at 11:00 p.m.» It was 9:50 p.m. when we walked up. I looked at my phone and laughed mentioning it was only 9:50 p.m., which did not garner a smile. Just a stern stare. Our appetizers arrived and they were okay. My entrée arrived. It was five medium prawns for 27 Euro. No noodles. I spent 50 Euro on five prawns, a measly salad and a glass of wine. Not only that, we had to summon the waiter for everything. Then here’s the kicker! A 7 Euro cover charge. I called the manager over and demanded they take it off the bill. He refused and was a complete asshole about it. Thank you! No tip! No recommendations and you just screwed a world traveler with a lot of friends who visit Vienna. You will lose so much business for your antics and policies. Dear Owner, you can send me a full refund of 83 Euros. Private message me.

Great location, perfect weather, disappointing food.
The truffles were taken out of the museum, they were mummyfied centuries ago .
We decided to skip dessert, have it at a local café to try and salvage the evening…

Hier gibt es natürlich Antinori Weine. Weißwein in größerer Auswahl als man erwarten würde. Rotweine aus der Toskana auch in jeder Qualitätsstufe (und Preisniveau) allerdings hätte ich noch eine breitere Auswahl an Jahrgängen erwartet. Mein Preis/​Leistungssieger ist der Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori Unser Kellner /​Sommelier hat erstklassig und aufmerksam beraten.
Hervorragende Toskana Küche. Besonders empfehlenswert das Risotto und die florentinische Hochrippe für 2 Personen (war bei unserem letzten Besuch ausverkauft, dass darf bei diesem Preisniveau nicht passieren).
Mit gefällt das exklusive Understatement der Einrichtung. Hier ist einfach alles so wie es sein soll, nicht mehr und nicht Chat weniger.

This review is about three weeks late but absolutely remains as essential now as it did the night we ate here. Cantinetta Antinori looks like most any Italian restaurant from the outside, albeit with a pretty spacious covered patio. But dig a little deeper past the surface and you quickly realize this place is not your average Italian eatery. For one thing, there are only four of these in the world, and that kind of exclusivity commands major respect in my book. For another thing, the list of «regulars» at this place has to be in the stratosphere as the place is seemingly packed nightly with frequent customers who know a great meal and an even greater atmosphere when they see it. And finally, if it’s your first time here, you can count yourself in with the «regulars» as the staff make each and every person who walks through the door feel as welcome as if it was their 500^th time dining here.
By this point in our 10-​day trip, we were over Viennese food. We asked the concierge at our hotel for a good, non-​Viennese recommendation and this place won out. He made us a reservation, which «was a must,» and we hiked over in the rain to the place, just a short jaunt away from the St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The place was packed, but not too terribly busy, and the warm glow of the orange walls and bright lights made for a welcome sight after nearly drowning in the streets due to a torrential downpour.
We were promptly greeted and taken to our table right in the window. Tables stretch far along the wall opposite an opulent bar, and a dining room opens up near the back of the restaurant. Servers and food runners are courteously making sure no one is left wanting assistance up and down the restaurant, and the owner is a picture of friendliness, going to each table and making sure all customers are enjoying themselves. We picked up on all of this within about two minutes of sitting down, and it only got better from there.
With a bottle of wine ordered, our server kept us on track with food recommendations and answers to the dozens of questions we asked him. We ordered the ravioli as an appetizer and it was a great precursor to the rest of the meal: six big raviolis that melted in our mouths gave way to orders of Tuscan tomato soup that was beyond comforting on a rainy night such as this. We all ordered different entrees, from tortellini with prosciutto to taglioni with veal stew and an order of king prawns. And all of it was delicious. The pastas may take a little while longer than most are used to for preparation, but that’s because you can tell the chefs here care about their craft. Trust me: the dishes are worth the wait.
Despite eating enough food to possibly result in a heart attack, there was no way we were going to pass up dessert. Our server recommended a dessert sampler tray that allowed us to try a few different items, and you had better believe these followed in the footsteps of the excellent tastes of the entrees that came before. In fact, the tiramisu would have gotten five stars on its own.
Even if you are not suffering from Viennese food fatigue, Cantinetta Antinori is worth a visit. There is a reason this place is packed with regulars, and you may find yourself wanting to make a repeat visit upon paying your tab. The owner personally thanked us for coming, shook our hands and continued his goal of making everyone feel as welcome as the next guest. Mission accomplished, I would say.

A really great italian Restaurant just in the middle of Vienna. We went there for a dinner on a Monday night and the restaurant was quite full but not overbooked, but it seems to be very busy, so better book in advance.
The service was great and the food was delcious. We went for the antipasti starter selection, the meat on this was excellent and the grilled veggies just perfect. For main we had risotto and a fish, both cooked to perfection. As a dessert we choose a tiramisu, this could have been a bit more dense for my likes, but it was also great. Also the wines are really good, so a full recommendation.

Well, it was a complete disappointment. The only good about this place is the location and the outdoor sitting in the summer evenings. The food is mediocre and definitely not worth the price.

We moved this morning from the ship to the Hotel Am Stephansplatz. We were able to check in early, have a nap and unpack. It was getting toward noon, so we asked the lovely young man at the front desk for a restaurant recommendation. After ascertaining what sort of food we wanted, he recommended Cantinetta Antinori, which is directly next door. We walked over and of course were the first patrons in the restaurant. As we expected, several other groups started wandering in as 1:00 approached. Cantinetta Antinori is a restaurant w/​locations in Florence, Zurich, Moscow and Vienna. There are tables outside but we sat inside. The walls of the restaurant are sponge painted a warm Tuscan orange. The ceilings are high. There is a bar along the wall by the entrance.
We decided to share a green salad to start. I ordered a risotto w/​prawns, lemon and snow peas and Alan ordered linguini tutto mare, a mixture of seafood in a light tomato sauce. A small basket w/​a mixture of sliced breads was brought and the waiter poured small portions of olive oil for each of us for the bread. We ordered still water to drink. The salad was a generous portion of mixed lettuces, halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers and the dressing was a delicious vinaigrette. The breads were flavorful and the olive oil was green w/​a peppery finish. My risotto was lovely, full of pieces of prawn as well as two whole prawns on top. Alan gave me one of his mussels and I was shocked at its saltiness but said nothing. He took a few bites and commented on the saltiness. It was strong enough that he sent it back, which he rarely does, They made him another one and this was much less salty. Service was welcoming and correct. Less personal than we’ve become accustomed to on the ship, but we’re spoiled. I observed regulars being greeted w/​hugs and kisses, which is always nice to see. It was a very nice first meal off the ship, but it was strange to have to pay for a meal again after 11 days on the ship and not to be fussed over. As I said, we’re spoiled.

Die Cantinetta Antinori ist nicht irgendein Italiener. Die Familie Antinori entstammt einem uralten Florentiner Adelsgeschlecht, deren Stammbaum sich bis ins 12. Jhdt. zurückverfolgen lässt. Seit vielen Generationen ist der Name Antinori für ausgezeichneten italienischen Wein aus der Toskana berühmt.
Seit 1957 gibt es die Cantinetta. Die erste wurde in Florenz eröffnet. In Wien gibt es die Cantinetta Antinori seit 1995. Weitere Filialen sind in Zürich und Moskau.
Schon lange wollte ich in dieses Lokal. Zu Weihnachten war es dann endlich soweit, dass ich ein Buch und einen Gutschein für die Cantinetta Antinori von meiner Liebsten geschenkt bekam.
Gestern reservierten wir am selben Tag einen Tisch für 2, was kein Problem war.
Wir wurden am Eingang freundlich empfangen und zu unserem Tisch geleitet. Es war zu dieser Zeit um 19 Uhr noch genug Platz vorhanden.
Als Aperitiv wählten wir einen Prosecco Montenisa, der aus der hauseigenen Kellerei stammt.
Zum Essen bestellten wir eine Flasche Chardonnay aus Puglia.
Für den Anfang bestellten wir einen gemischten Vorspeisenteller Antipasto Misti. Der bestand aus eingelegten getrockneten Tomaten, Büffelmozarella, grüné und schwarze Oliven, Prosciutto, Salami, Champignons in einer Art Palatschinkenteig, Melanzani und eine Art Kräutergervais. Meine Freundin isst normal keine Champignons, aber auf diese Zubereitungsart reagierte sie begeistert. Die schwarzen Oliven waren scharf eingelegt und die grünen hatten einen leichten zitronigen Geschmack. Von den Melanzani war ich nicht so begeistert, aber der ganze Rest war hervorragend.
Der Kellner war sehr aufmerksam, was das Nachschenken unseres Glases anbelangte. Kaum hatten wir 2 Schlucke gemacht, füllte er die beiden Gläser auch schon wieder auf.
Als Hauptgang wählte ich die gegrillten Calamari mit Blattsalat, die eine ansehnliche Portion waren. Meine Freundin entschied sich für den Kalbsrücken Scaloppine al Limone mit Petersilienkartoffeln.
Beide Speisen waren vorzüglich.
Eine Nachspeise war uns aber dann doch zu viel.
Die Einrichtung des Lokals finde ich jetzt nicht übertrieben luxuriös. Was mir gefiel, war dass es viele Spiegel gab. Das ist für mich sehr angenehm, wenn ich zur Wand schaue und trotzdem sehen kann, was hinter mir passiert. Normal sitze ich doch lieber mit dem Rücken zur Wand, um auch das Lokalgeschehen zu beobachten.
Zu den Preisen: Für das Gedeck wird pro Person Euro 3,50 verrechnet. Das Besteck und die weißen Stoffservietten waren blitz blank sauber und es gab auch einen gemischten Brotkorb mit Olivenbrot, dunklem und hellem Brot dazu.
Die Flasche Stilles Wasser kostete Euro 6,90, die Flasche Chardonnay Euro 27,00. Das war fast der günstigste Wein. Nach oben hin wird es ziemlich heftig mit den Preisen. Da gibt es diverse Reservas zwischen 400 und 500 Euro.
Der gemischte Vorspeisenteller kostete Euro 19,50, die Calamari Euro 24,00 und der Kalbsrücken Euro 26,50.
Fazit: Ausgezeichnetes toskanisches Essen, italienische Spitzenweine, sehr guter Service. Hierher kann man gehen, wenn man mehr Wert auf gutes Essen als auf Promidichte legt.

Sau teuer aber sehr gut und super service… kann ich nur empfehlen

Eine charakteristische Cantinetta der Familie Antinori mit Gastgarten nächst dem Stephansplatz lädt zum Geniessen ein. Die Räumlichkeiten sind hell eingerichtet, etwas Dekoration und flinke, unauffällige Kellner sorgen für eine angenehme Atmosphäre. Im Barbereich im vorderen Teil des Lokal kann mensch schnell mal Capuccino geniessen. Unauffällig gedeckte Tische lenken vom Wesentlichen nicht ab, Speisen und Getränke aus der Toskana und Umbrien exportieren die Marchesi Antinori in die ganze Welt.
Bekannte Persönlichkeiten und KünstlerInnen frequentieren die Cantinetta wohl wegen der erlesenen Weine, die seit 26 Generationen gepflegt werden. Italienische Spezialitäten als Imbiss dazu und ein bisschen dolce vita Gefühl verschönern einen anstrengenden Arbeitstag in wenigen Minuten. Die Cantinetta eignet sich hervorragend, FreundInnen zu treffen und einen angenehmen, entspannenden Abend gemeinsam zu verbringen. Das gehobene Servicepersonal berät seine Gäste gerne, der passende Wein zu Risotto di gamberi di fiume oder Vitello Tonnato ist schnell gefunden, kosten ist erlaubt.

Ich war noch nie in Wien ohne das Cantinetta Antinori zu besuchen. Von der Bedienung bis zum Essen einfach sehr gut!

Antinori is one of the greatest names in Tuscan wine and they also have fine cuisine too. I was lucky enough to try the one located in Zurich back in 2005 and was surprised to see another one in Wien! I have yet to try the one in Florence and in Moscow. My expectations were high based on the delectable lunch I had in Zurich and was pleased to know that the Wien establishment held up to its standards of fine Italian cuisine.