Cannella's
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
Phone: (801) 355-8518
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Thu-Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Cannella's – by Peter Behle
The Scene
On the fringe of Salt Lake City's downtown center, Cannella's has been a classy mainstay for more than 20 years--featuring seasonal outdoor dining and terrific service. While parking can sometimes be a problem (lunch gets crowded), fine food and casual atmosphere make it all worthwhile.
The Food
Favorites include Cannella's long list of pastas and specialties like veal parmesan and pesto chicken. Or try the large Italian salad--a fresh concoction featuring ground sausage (insist on the house dressing) served with a big slice of garlic bread. Daily lunch specials are popular among the regulars--generous servings of rigatoni and a meatball, turkey Tetrazzini or a meatball sandwich, among others.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFamiliar and family-run, this is truly one of those places where you can quickly feel like a regular. During a hectic lunch, they'll bring your food to you even if the only seat you can find is at Junior's Tavern next door.
When to GoHigh noon daily can be a rush? It's sometimes smart to be a half-hour early or 45 minutes late.
User Reviews for Cannella's
12/03/2007 Posted by kemdee
We discovered Cannella's last March on my boyfriend's birthday. Since then we have returned at least five times with family and friends or just us. This place is wonderful; I feel like it's Salt Lake's best kept secret! The food is fabulous and the staff is incredibly friendly and outgoing. In fact, they remember us each time we come in, even if it's been a couple months. Our favorite dishes include the bruschetta, veal piccata, lasagna, manicotti, anything with meatballs, and the tira misu! They often have specials which are also delicious. Additionally, they have a great list of unique martinis that are an excellent start to your evening. In the warmer months they have some outdoor seating which is perfect after going to the Arts Festival, or any other downtown event. Try this place, you will not be disappointed! It is always our first choice of restaurants on a rare night out!
Pros: Wonderful food with excellent prices!
11/21/2007 Posted by conniecorleone
This is some of the *worst* Italian food in town. The one reviewer who called out the iceberg lettuce in the salads (who uses iceberg anymore?!?!) was spot-on. I've been there 3 times...the garlic bread is made with straight-up margarine (trans-fat, anyone?) and the manicotti is probably the worst I've ever had. I not only eat Italian food often but I'm a very good cook and I wouldn't take my worst enemy to Cannella's, as I'm afraid it would probably hurt my reputation! I hate to admit it, but OLIVE GARDEN is better than this! For better Italian fare, try Cucina Toscana (a little pricey but EXCELLENT), Michelangelo's (great homemade pastas) in Sugarhouse (if it's still open), Saltimbocca (same price range as Cannella's and ten times better) or Trio.
Cons: Bad location (no parking), disappointing and can-taste food
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