Il Cantinori

​ Il Cantinori opened its doors in 1983, and has been at the forefront of Tuscan cuisine in New York City ever since. The majority of our original employees are still with us. Owned by Steve Tzolis, Nicola Kotsoni (of Periyali, Bar Room, Amali and Bar Six), and Frank Minieri, the restaurant continues to beat the odds. An ever-changing menu is one key ingredient of this success. While staying true to many of Tuscany’s classic dishes, the restaurant maintains an ever-growing database of innovative preparations that change with the seasons. With a great deal of history behind us, we are able to select literally hundreds of recipes that have served us well in the past, as well as staying in step with the times. The Italians have a saying: “Use the best possible ingredients, and do as little with them as possible”. That continues to be part of our secret. Tuscan cuisine is healthy cuisine. From our salads and appetizers, to our pastas and main courses, we strive to bring freshness and purity to our menu. We are also able to accommodate special requests - both in terms of altering our preparations, and with a desire to provide a wonderful meal to those of our customers who have special dietary needs. In this way, we are completely “user-friendly”, and this approach has proved to garner us a loyal following over the years.