La Cantonata
Restaurante La Cantonata
An old-school Italian restaurant founded in 1988, serving fresh pasta made daily in a quiet, candlelit room. It is the city center's most prestigious spot for a sit-down dinner.
Located at No. 409 España street, at the corner with Mayor Rocha street. It is reportedly been in operation since 1988. Fodor's calls it a local favorite for quiet, candlelit dinners. The pasta is made in-house daily, and the signature Cantonata pasta and lasagna are recommended. Lonely Planet describes it as formal and old-school, with waiters in vests, and as the most prestigious restaurant in this part of town. The menu is long and includes pizza, pasta, and meat dishes. Lunch is the better value. Diners also recommend the seafood and spicy shrimp in chili sauce. Main courses cost about Bs 50–110, which is pricey for the area. Some reviews find the value only fair and the service slow. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday 12:00–14:30 and 18:30–23:00; Sunday lunch only (check with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Convento de Santa Teresa
- Plaza 14 de Septiembre & Cathedral
- El Prado (Avenida Ballivián)
- Archaeological Museum of UMSS
- La Cancha Market
- Palacio Portales
- Cristo de la Concordia
- Laguna Alalay