La Cantina - Hastings

This is one of my go-to restaurants. The ambiance is laid-back and the staff is welcoming, always happy to discuss the menu options or make special preparations. While there may be a wait for your food, it is definitely worth it. I have never been disappointed with a meal here; each dish is incredible and the prices are surprisingly affordable given the high quality.

The cuisine at this restaurant is excellent and perfect for brunch or lunch when exploring the Old Town. They offer a delicious variety of Mediterranean dishes, such as potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese, all at reasonable prices. I highly recommend it.

Visited this place with my girlfriend and we took 2 sandwich (Italian panini). Probably one of the best panino I’ve ever had in this country. Unfortunately we didn’t have the time to try the pasta but I hope there is gonna be a second visit in Hastings to visit the owner Gino another time and try his fantastic products.

Having moved to Hastings in February from Eastbourne I found myself really missing Mamma Mi, a small Italian cafe in Eastbourne. I have only ever been past La Cantina before but today decided to try it and I no longer miss Mamma Mi so much now that I know there's a lovely Italian cafe in Hastings Old Town. I went alone and kept it simple, I had pasta in tomato sauce and followed it up with a slice of ricotta cake. The pomodoro sauce was so delicious and pasta cooked perfectly. The cake was so lovely and light. The man who served me, I presume to be the owner, he was very nice. The cafe itself is beautiful and I got an unpretentious vibe from the place. I will definitely be making this my main cafe and next time I shall try the nduja panini which sounded lovely. Highly recommended, reasonable prices, great location, wonderful atmosphere and nice sounding menu.

Absolutely the most wonderful place to go in Hastings, or anywhere for that matter. We have been many times, and not once have we been disappointed. Fresh, super friendly and authentic. The owners are adorable, and the food is so moreish that it becomes a problem what not to have!! Highly recommended