CORTADO CANTINA — Restaurant in Paris

The food was truly excellent – fresh, delicious, and prepared with great care. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed and offers a very pleasant atmosphere. It could have been a wonderful evening overall.

However, the organization left a somewhat unpolished impression: just 15 minutes before opening, chairs were still up on the tables, and right after the doors opened, the staff were still setting things up. This gave the feeling that the place wasn’t quite ready for guests.

In addition, the team setup didn’t seem ideal: one staff member had to handle the entire service alone – welcoming guests, taking orders, and serving food and drinks – which she managed impressively well. Unfortunately, she didn’t receive much support from her colleague behind the counter, who appeared rather disengaged.

Still, I’m giving this restaurant 5 stars despite the organizational issues. The reason is simple: I have a background in hospitality myself and know how hard the business can be. Too often, people leave 1-star reviews without considering the possible reasons behind service challenges. I’d rather highlight the potential and the effort that was clearly put...

I recently visited this restaurant and, unfortunately, had a rather mixed experience. The service was quite slow, and the waitstaff seemed a bit inattentive, even forgetting one of our dishes. The only highlight was the delicious olive oil and bread they served at the start. Unfortunately, the portions were quite small, and the dishes felt more like style over substance. On a positive note, the chef himself offered us dessert to make up for the delay, which was a kind gesture. Overall, the experience was underwhelming, and I hope they can improve on the service and...

Natural wine, like-at-home Spanish tapas, an ever-changing menu du midi and a fixed dinner carte keep La Cantina interesting week after week. Don’t miss the torrija, the grilled octopus, or the ajoblanco — all full of heart and flavor.

The ensaladilla rusa, escalivada, and gilda de caballa hit that perfect balance between comfort and character. And the guiso del día? Always a surprise .

The kind that makes you want to come back next week just to see what they came up...