About cantina bombay
About Cantina
An all-day American-Italian restaurant & bar in BKC. It is inspired by Italian joints that dot New York, Boston, Chicago with a loud yet intimate brand of hospitality, stiff drinks and comfort food.
The energy is loud, fun, and built for days and nights that don’t end when the food does. Crisp, 48-fermented pizza straight out of wood-fired ovens, handmade pasta rolled everyday, small and large plates that showcase American and Italian flavors and techniques, and Italian spritzes that hit harder than they should. The playlist swings from Britney to Italo-disco to New York R&B, the oven stays hot till close, and an ambiance that buzzes be it noon or midnight.
Chef Profile
Anthony Burd
Culinary Director, Cantina
Chef Anthony Burd brings a globally informed, deeply personal approach to American-Italian cooking. Born and raised in New Jersey to a family with Italian roots, his culinary journey spans acclaimed kitchens across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
His career began at Montagna at The Little Nell in Aspen under Chef Ryan Hardy, followed by time in Napa Valley staging in Michelin-starred kitchens and working at Solbar at Solage Calistoga with Chef Brandon Sharp. He later served as Sous Chef with Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati.
Burd moved to Italy to cook at Villa Pignano in Tuscany before returning to New York to work at the two-Michelin-star Marea. His international experience includes leading kitchens at Al Molo and Mercato by Jean-Georges in Hong Kong, along with corporate executive oversight of seven venues across Hong Kong and Taiwan.
In 2020, he took over La Scala at The Sukhothai Bangkok, earning Michelin Plate recognition in 2020 and 2021, Gambero Rosso Three Forks, and multiple international awards. In 2021, he opened Tony’s in Bangkok, a modern American-Italian restaurant with a strong cocktail program.
At Cantina, Chef Burd delivers a bold American-Italian menu built for a lively all-day bar experience—flavorful, generous plates designed to pair effortlessly with cocktails, wines, and juices.
- Training: The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
- Notable Kitchens: Montagna, Solbar, Marea, Al Molo, Mercato, La Scala
- Awards: Michelin Plate (2020, 2021), Gambero Rosso Three Forks
- Competitions: World Tapas Competition 2020 (2nd Place), Cocinando con Trufa 2022 (Winner)