Canto runs a daily happy hour — the famous frozen espresso martini drops to $10 (from $12), with spritzes and oysters — at a buzzy West Village Italian spot on Perry Street.
The headline is the frozen espresso martini at $10 instead of the usual $12, alongside $12 martini spritzes and oysters; the specials rotate by the day. Most sources put the window as daily until about 6pm (a couple list it running later), so confirm the night you go. Reservations are smart — it gets packed — but they take walk-ins.
Canto: A West Village Italian Spot With a $10 Frozen Espresso Martini
Canto is the West Village Italian spot that went viral for its frozen espresso martini — and the move is to order it during happy hour, when it drops from $12 to $10. Daily until about 6pm on Perry Street, with spritzes, oysters, and fresh pasta to back it up. It’s small, loud, and almost always full, so book ahead.
About Canto
Canto is a cozy, cramped, high-energy Italian restaurant on Perry Street, the kind of place where the tables are tight, the music’s up, and there’s a double-sided bar packed by 7pm. It went TikTok-famous on the strength of one drink — the frozen espresso martini — but the kitchen earns its keep with handmade pasta, a beef short-rib sandwich, and octopus carpaccio. There’s a second location on the Upper West Side; this is the original.
The Happy Hour in Detail
A daily happy hour, running until about 6pm (some nights later — confirm). The draws:
- $10 frozen espresso martini — the famous one, normally $12
- $12 martini spritzes — including a frozen aperol spritz
- Oysters and rotating daily specials
It’s not a half-price-everything deal — it’s a couple of dollars off the drinks that made the place — but for a West Village Italian spot that’s mobbed at dinner, getting the signature martini for $10 before 6pm is the smart play.
What to Order
The frozen espresso martini, obviously — it’s creamy, dessert-like, and the reason most people are there. For food, the vodka rigatoni, the cacio e pepe, the gnocchi gratinati, and the beef short-rib sandwich are the standouts. Save room for the lava cake if you’re making a night of it.
The Space & Vibe
Small and intimate, leaning loud — holiday decor in winter, a constant hum, tables close enough to hear your neighbor’s order. There are private rooms for groups, but the main room is a tight, lively scene. Service can lag when it’s slammed (and it’s often slammed), so settle in and start with a martini.
The West Village Angle
117 Perry Street, near Greenwich Street in the West Village. The 1 at Christopher St–Sheridan Sq is closest; the West 4th hub (A/C/E/B/D/F/M) is a short walk. It’s deep in the residential West Village, an easy add to a Bleecker or Hudson Street wander.
Who Canto Is For
| Occasion | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Frozen espresso martinis | $10 at happy hour (normally $12) — the drink that made the place |
| Date night | Tight, candlelit Italian with handmade pasta and a lava cake finish |
| After-work drinks | Daily happy hour till ~6pm on martinis, spritzes, and oysters |
| Pasta with friends | Vodka rigatoni and cacio e pepe in a buzzy room — book ahead |
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Canto FAQ
Does Canto have a happy hour?
Yes — a daily happy hour running until about 6pm, with the frozen espresso martini at $10 (normally $12), $12 martini spritzes, and oysters. Specials rotate by the day, so confirm when you go.
Where is Canto?
117 Perry Street in the West Village, near Greenwich Street. The 1 at Christopher St–Sheridan Sq is closest, with the West 4th Street hub a short walk away. (There’s also a second Canto on the Upper West Side.)
What should I order?
The frozen espresso martini first. For food, the vodka rigatoni, cacio e pepe, gnocchi gratinati, and the beef short-rib sandwich — and the lava cake for dessert.
Do I need a reservation?
It’s recommended — Canto gets packed, especially on weekends — but they do take walk-ins if you’re willing to wait or grab a bar seat.
Canto and Left Bank both list 117 Perry St; confirm they’re distinct operating venues before publishing both (the map pins by Place ID, so each is accurate). Happy-hour pricing ($10 espresso martini) is well-corroborated; the window varies by source. Last checked June 2026.