Cantina

Italian · Kuwait City · Chef Basmah Marouf

Ranked No. 18 on MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, Cantina in Kuwait City is led by chef Basmah Marouf. The restaurant serves approachable Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh pasta, featuring signature dishes like handmade pici cacio e pepe and whipped ricotta.

Street 28, Shuwaikh Industrial, Kuwait, Kuwait City

• MENA 50 Best
• #18 MENA's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Cocktails

• Blackberry Thyme Smash — A refreshing cocktail from the short and sweet cocktail menu.
• Cucumber Basil Limonata — An equally refreshing cocktail from the short and sweet cocktail menu.

Dishes

• Beef Carpaccio — Signature dish made with tenderloin and seasoned with truffle aioli.
• Pici Cacio e Pepe — Hand-rolled pasta.
• Vanilla-Bean Panna Cotta — A crowd favourite dessert topped with fresh strawberries.

The Experience

Expect an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

• Atmosphere: Intimate, Relaxed

Phone: +965 9400 3601

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