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At Cantina Amici, we bring the rich traditions of Italian cuisine to Vaughan, offering an extensive selection of handcrafted dishes that celebrate authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients. Our menu is designed to take you on a culinary journey through Italy, featuring everything from light appetizers and fresh salads to gourmet pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and indulgent main courses.
Start your meal with our antipasti, a selection of classic Italian appetizers that include crispy fried delights, fresh seafood, and savory bites perfect for sharing. Our salads showcase fresh, vibrant ingredients, combining crisp greens, bold cheeses, and house-made dressings for a refreshing start.
Our pasta dishes are made with traditional in-house leavening techniques, featuring handmade gnocchi, rigatoni, and spaghetti served with rich, flavorful sauces like Neapolitan ragu, creamy truffle, and seafood-infused broths. For those who love pizza, our oven-fired pizzas deliver a perfect balance of crispy crusts, premium cheeses, and fresh toppings that honor classic Italian recipes.
If you're craving something hearty, our main courses include expertly grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and comforting dishes that highlight the best of Italian home cooking. We also offer a variety of sauces to complement any dish, alongside delicious sides that make the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Whether you're dining in, ordering takeout, or hosting an event, Cantina Amici brings Italy’s finest flavors to your table. Join us for a taste of tradition today!
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Alici Marinate
Fresh Italian anchovies marinated in white vinegar and Sicilian EVOO
$19
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Burrata Pugliese (Serves 4)
Fresh burrata cheese served on a bed of arugula and cherry tomatoes, tapped with Sicilian EVOO and our cantina balsamic reduction
$39
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Cozze Saltate Al Sugo Rosso
Sauteed mussels in white wine, finished in our cantina homemade tomato sauce, served with toasted cantina sour dough bread, in red sauce
$22
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Frittura All’Italiana
An Italian mix of fried polenta triangles, soufleed pasta, fried mixed vegetables, potato croquettes, served with our Cantina lime yogurt sauce. (8 pcs)
$22
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Olive Marinate (Serves 2)
Mixed olive varieties, seasoned with EVOO, red pepper flakes, and garlic, accompanied with our focaccia bread.
$15
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Frittura di gamberi e calamari
Fried calamari rings and shrimps, served with our cantina aioli sauce.
$28
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Insalata Di Mare
Octopus, calamari, shrimps, mussels, citronette home dressing, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
$28
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Polpette Della Nonna
Fried pork and beef meatball in our Cantina tomato sauce, parmigiana Reggiano, basil, served with our toasted Cantina sourdough bread
$18
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Polpo Alla Griglia
9 oz grilled Spanish octopus on a hummus bed, topped with balsamic reduction and fresh capers
$32
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Tagliere Di Affettati
Prociutto crudo parma, mortadella di modena, soppressata calabrese ubriaco cheese, piava cheese, our selection of vegetables, pitted olives, served on our cantina focaccia
Serves 2 $19
Serves 4 $38
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Vegetarian Board
Mix of grilled vegetables and Olive selection
Serves 3 $23
Primi
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Cantina Zuppa Di Pesce (Serves 2)
Cantina style seafood stew, a medley of fresh ocean catches simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato broth with garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs. Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, scallops, lobster tail, crab legs, served with our Cantina toasted bread for dipping.
$99
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Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Home made potato dumplings, cooked on cantina tomato sauce with mozzarella and parmigiana Reggiano
$26
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Penne Alla Vodka
Home made penne pasta cooked in our Cantina vodka sauce. (Vodka bacon mantecate with parmigiano sauce)
$24
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Rigatoni Alla Bolognese
Home made abruzzese chitarra style pasta, in our Bolognese Cantina white wine sauce.
$26
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Risotto Alla Pescatora
Arborio rice with mussels, clams, shrimps and calamari, cherry tomato sauce in a white wine salsa
$34
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Risotto Porcini E Tartufo
Arborio rice with sauteed boletus of mixed wild mushrooms, finished in our truffle marsala cream sauce mantecate, with parmigiana Reggiano and a touch of butter
$32
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Scialatielli Ai Frutti Di Mare
Scialatielli home made pasta (From Campania) with sauteed mussels, clams in a white wine salsa with parsley
$34
Secondi
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Branzino Alla Griglia
Mediterranean branzino filet, in Sicilian EVOO, garlic and parsley
$43
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Calamari E Gamberi Alla Griglia
Grilled calamari and Argentinian shrimps served with our selection of vegetables of the day
$32
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast scaloppine finished in our Cantina marsala mushroom sauce, on top of polenta
$32
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Cotoletta Milanese
Elephant ear shaped veal chops 14oz, marinated and seared in an egg and breadcrumb mix, fried in butter
$39
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Cantina Zuppa Di Pesce (Serves 2)
Cantina style seafood stew, a medley of fresh ocean catches simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato broth with garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs. Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, scallops, lobster tail, crab legs, served with our Cantina toasted bread for dipping.
$99
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Lamb Chops
10oz Ontario lamb, marinated with our fresh herb mix. EVOO, served with a balsamic reduction and a selection of our vegetables
$59
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Prime Ribeye Steak
AAA - 12 oz. prime ribeye steak, served with our vegetables of the day
$59
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Salmon Pan-Seared
9oz pan seared wild salmon steak, topped with balsamic glaze
$39
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Fish Catch of The Day
Fish catch of the day
Market Price
*Served with veggies of the day, Roasted potatoes and home made lemon and yogurt dip.
Tagliere
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Cantina Mare Board (Serves 4)
A great selection of grilled seafood, calamari, 4 Argentinian shrimps, octopus legs, branzino fillet, tuna steak, 4 scallops, and a selection of grilled vegetables, and truffle parmigiana fries.
$199
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Fish Board (serves 3)
A great selection of grilled seafood, calamari, shrimps, tuna steak, octopus legs, served with our selection of grilled vegetables.
$119
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Jumbo Board (serves 6)
48" wood board filled up with, 12 oz AAA ribeye steak, sausage, 6 spieducci skewers, chicken breast, pork ribs, tuna steak, shrimps, octopus, calamari, scallops, french fries, oil preserved eggplants, mushrooms, and a selection of grilled vegetables
$269
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Mare E Monti Board (Serves 3)
Grilled calamari, tuna steak, 12 oz AAA ribeye steak, 4 spieducci skewers, served with our selection of grilled vegetables
$119
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Meat Board (serves 3)
A variety of protein, 12 oz. Ribeye steak, chicken breast, sausage, 3 spieducci skewers, pork ribs, along with roasted potatoes & veggies
$110
Insalate
*Protein can be added from the protein basket-
Amici Salad
Arugula, pears, toasted pine nuts, goat cheese crumbles, EVOO, in a wine balsamic reduction
$24
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Beet Salad
Roasted beets, walnuts, goat cheese crumbles on a bed of mixed salad, finished with EVOO and balsamic reduction.
$22
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Funghi Salad
Wild mushroom with mixed cremini, oyster, and portobello, oregano, garlic, on a toasted crumble, with shaved reggiano, arugula, in a balsamic reduction
$24
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Greek Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, a touch of honey, oregano
$18
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Mixed Salad
Romain, arugula, raddichio, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, dressed with our cantina balsamic sauce
$14
Protein Basket
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2 Pcs Italian Style Sausage
$12
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6 oz Beef Steakettes
$12
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6 oz Salmon Steak
$12
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6 oz Tuna Steak
$16
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8 oz Cantina Style Porchetta
$12
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8 Oz Chicken Breast
$12
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8 Oz Veal Cutlet
$12
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Tuna in Oil
$8
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Antica Marinara Pizza
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic EVOO, basil and oregano, taggiasche olives, cherry tomatoes, anchovies
$22
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Bufalina Pizza
Buffalo mozzarella cheese, tomato cooked at a low temperature, EVOO, and basil
$25
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Calzone Pizza
Folded pizza dough, stuffed with ricotta cheese, san Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, basil, Napolitano salami, black pepper, EVOO, baked in the oven
$25
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Capricciosa Pizza
Fior di latte, EVOO, mushrooms, artichokes, prociutto cotto, taggiasche olives, basil
$25
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Crocchè Pizza
Prosciutto cotto, fried potato croquette, fior di latte, EVOO, and basil
$24
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Diavola Pizza
Fior di latte, EVOO, basil, spianata (Calabrese salami), 'nduja (Calabrese spicy pork sausage)
$24
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Filetto Pizza
Fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, EVOO and basil
$24
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Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, san Marzano tomatoes, EVOO, and basil
$21
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Marinara Pizza
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic EVOO, basil and oregano
$19
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Modena Pizza
Fior di latte, Stracciatella, pistachio crumbles, EVOO, and basil
$25
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Pizza Alla Paolino
Fior di latte, prosciutto di Parma, figs, orange, basil, EVOO, honey, balsamic glaze reduction. (Our chefs choice!)
$26
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Pizza Fritta
Folded pizza dough, with Margherita style stuffing, EVOO, basil, black pepper, deep fried.
$25
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Prosciutto E Funghi Pizza
Fior di latte, san Marzano tomatoes, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, EVOO, and basil
$25
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Salsiccia E Friarielli Pizza
Fior di latte, EVOO, sausage and rapini
$23
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Salsiccia E Patate
Fior di latte, Italian sausage, roasted potatoes, basil, black pepper, and EVOO
$25
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Tricolore
Cherry tomatoes, EVOO, fior di latte, arugula, prociutto crudo, parmigiano reggiano crumbles, balsamic glaze
$23
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Vegetariana
Our selection of grilled vegetables, EVOO and basil
$23
Condiment Pizza
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Artichoke Cream
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Banana Pepper
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Blue Cheese Crumbles
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Cured Eggplant
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Fresh Tomato Slices
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Fried Onion
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Fungetto Eggplant
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Grilled Eggplant
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Grilled Zucchini
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Guacamole
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Hot Peppers
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Parmigiano Crumbles
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Pistacchio Cream
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Rapini
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Sauteed Mix and Mushrooms
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Stracciatella Cheese
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Tomato Salsa
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Zucchini Scapece
Desserts
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Brioche Siciliana
Fresh sicilian style brioche filled with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, drizzled with nutella and icing sugar
$14
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Graffette Amici
Napolitano style fried sugar donut bowl, with custard, strawberry and icing sugar. (Serves 2)
$18
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Lava Cake
Our chef's home made dark chocolate cake, with a molten center, and a firm outer layer, with vanilla ice cream
$17
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Pizza Nutella
Full size oven baked pizza, with Nutella cream, honey drizzle and icing sugar. (serves 6)
$24