Italian Food in Ho Chi Minh City: Dishes to Try
Ho Chi Minh City has a growing Italian food scene, from traditional pasta and regional Italian dishes to contemporary interpretations of classic recipes. If you are looking to explore Italian cuisine in the city,
these are some of the dishes worth trying.
At CantYna in Thao Dien, our menu focuses on contemporary Italian cooking, with handmade pasta, traditional Italian dishes, fresh seafood and grilled specialties.
Authentic Italian Cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City
CantYna brings contemporary Italian cuisine to Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, with a menu rooted in Italian culinary traditions and prepared by Rome-born Italian chef Alessandro Romoli. CantYna received the Ospitalità Italiana certification in 2024 from the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, recognizing its connection to Italian culinary culture and hospitality.
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Italian Dishes to Try in Ho Chi Minh City
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
A classic Roman pasta, Carbonara is made with egg yolk, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano and black pepper. It is a simple dish where the quality and balance of the ingredients are particularly important. At CantYna in Thao Dien, our Spaghetti alla Carbonara follows this classic combination.
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Tagliatelle al Ragù is a classic Italian pasta pairing fresh tagliatelle with a slow-cooked meat ragù. At CantYna in Thao Dien, the dish is prepared with fresh tagliatelle and a traditional slow-cooked beef and pork ragù.
Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine alle Vongole is a classic Italian pasta featuring clams, garlic, parsley and extra virgin olive oil. It is a good choice for those who prefer a lighter, seafood-focused Italian dish. At CantYna in Thao Dien, Linguine alle Vongole is part of the restaurant's Italian pasta menu.
Tortellini Panna e Porcini
Tortellini Panna e Porcini combines handmade tortellini with Parmigiano cream, sage and porcini mushrooms. At CantYna, the tortellini is filled with beef and pork and served with porcini mushrooms and beef jus.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian dish built around potato gnocchi, tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and basil. At CantYna, it is part of the handmade pasta selection.
Ravioli di Melanzane
Ravioli di Melanzane combines smoked eggplant and ricotta ravioli with cherry tomato sauce, pesto and stracciatella. At CantYna, it is part of the handmade pasta selection in the restaurant's contemporary Italian menu.
Pappardelle al Brasato
Pappardelle al Brasato is a hearty Italian pasta dish featuring pappardelle with slow-braised beef cheek, spinach, provolone cheese and parsley crumbs. At CantYna, it is part of the handmade pasta selection.
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Parmigiana di Melanzane is a classic Italian baked eggplant dish layered with tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, fior di latte mozzarella and basil. CantYna serves it as part of its antipasti selection.
Vitello Tonnato
Vitello Tonnato is a classic Italian dish of slow-cooked veal served with traditional tonnato sauce, cured egg yolk, crispy capers and beef jus. At CantYna, it is part of the antipasti selection.
Where to Try Italian Food in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has Italian restaurants across several neighborhoods, but Thao Dien is one of the areas to explore if you are looking for contemporary Italian cuisine. CantYna is a contemporary Italian restaurant and wine bar in Thao Dien, with a menu centered on handmade pasta, Italian dishes, seafood, grilled specialties and Italian wines.
CantYna, Thao Dien
CantYna brings contemporary Italian cooking to Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City. The menu includes handmade pasta such as Tortellini Panna e Porcini, Ravioli di Melanzane, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Tagliatelle al Ragù, alongside classic dishes including Spaghetti alla Carbonara and Parmigiana di Melanzane
The restaurant also has an Italian focused wine program, making it possible to pair Italian dishes with wines from different regions of Italy.
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Whether you are looking for a classic pasta such as Carbonara, handmade pasta with porcini and Parmigiano, or a traditional Italian dish such as Vitello Tonnato, CantYna's menu offers a selection of contemporary Italian cooking in Thao Dien. Explore the menu to see the current dishes and plan your visit
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