Cucina 8 1/2

4.6

695 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Romantic

ITALIAN DINING, ELEVATED.

Cucina 8½, showcasing refined rustic Italian cuisine, situated in the iconic Solow building at 9 West 57th Street, presents an exquisite dining experience. "Among the offerings is a tableside Caesar salad and Chicken Parmesan"–Thrillist. We offer a captivating menu using the finest ingredients, carefully crafted to honor both local and traditional Italian specialties, boasting a diverse selection of dishes.

One of "12 Outstanding Caesar Salads in NYC" – Eater NYC.

Indulge your appetite in our main dining room, snuggled in a booth or exclusively in one of our five private rooms.

Sip on signature cocktails, like our "Sex and the City" Cosmopolitan or classic Negroni, while listening to live entertainment nightly, sitting by the bar, seated in the lounge or outside at our seasonal sidewalk cafe.

We look forward to serving you soon. BENVENUTI TUTTI !!!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 829-0812
Website
http://www.cucina812.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Mike Aiello
Catering
We can cater on and off premise; breakfast, lunch and dinner-24/7.<br />Please reach out to our Events Dept-www.events@cucina812.com
Private party facilities
We have 4 Private Rooms available for any occacion. We can host 1-175 seated guests in the private dining areas, 750 standing for a full restaurant buy out. Our main dining floor can accomodate 175 during regular dinner service.We are available for private dining 7am-4am, 7 days a week.Please reach out to our Events Dept-www.events@cucina812.com

Location
9 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
Between 5th and 6th Ave on 57Th Street
Parking details
Parking is available at the garage next door.
Public transit
F train to 6th Avenue and 57th Street subway station, E train to 5th Avenue and 53rd Street subway station and N, R or W train to 5th Avenue and 59th Street subway station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Signature Focaccia$16.00
fatta in casa, olive oil, ricotta and hot honey
Degustazione Per La Tavola$39.00
san daniele prosciutto, culatello, calabrese salami, caponata, olives, pickled vegetables, pargiano.
Caviar Service 50g American Sturgeon Caviar $155.00
classico e non classico condimenti
Insalata Verde $20.00
gem lettuce, aged ricotta, marcona almonds
Insalata Di Castelfranco $20.00
white radicchio, gorgonzola, balsamic, honey-roasted seckel pear
Zucchini Chips $24.00
cacio e pepe
Meatballs$24.00
whipped ricotta, tomato, basil, crostini
Caesar Salad$22.00
prepared table-side
Burrata$23.00
tomato jam, eggplant caponata crostini
Barbabietole$20.00
roasted baby beets, seasonal citrus, baby herbs, vinagrette
Fruti Di Mare$30.00
grilled octopus, calamari, shrimp, sicillian oregano
Ricotta Gnudi$18.00
al burro or pomodoro | add preserved black truffle +5 caviar +10
Beef Carpaccio$29.00
caper aiolo, arugula, sourdough crisp, pecorino romano

Crudo

Tuna Tartare$27.00
avocado puree, badger flame beets, sesame crostini
Hamachi $25.00
blood orange, pickled fennel, citrus basil oil
Salmone$23.00
faroe island salmon, chive emulsion, lemon oil, crispy shallot

Primi

Duck Cappeletti$40.00
braised duck, leeks, shitake mushrooms
Gnocchi$35.00
spicy 'nduja, english peas, mustard greens
Carrot Risotto$32.00
roasted pistachios, gorgonzola dolce
Lobster Cavatelli $45.00
preserved tomato, bottarga, lobster broth
Shrimp Tortelloni$40.00
cherry tomatoes, preserved lemon, shellfish brodo
Spaghetti Al Limone$31.00
parmigiano reggiano
Linguine Alle Vongole $37.00
manila clams, garlic, spicy vinegar peppers
Ricotta Ravioli $32.00
heirloom tomatoes, basil
Rigatoni Pomodoro $31.00
san marzano tomatoes, basil

Secondi

Tiger Shrimp$48.00
black rice, calabrian chili, sweet pepper conserva
16 Oz Dry Aged NY Strip $78.00
potato croquette, roasted heirloom carrots
Branzino$37.00
shaved fennel salad, citrus, mint
Grilled Salmone $38.00
sunchoke puree, artichoke hearts, pomegrante
Atlantic Cod$42.00
root vegetable, sherry agrodolce, potato puree
Chicken Parmesan $40.00
bianco di napoli tomato, basil, fior di latte mozzarella
Eggplant Parmesan$30.00
san marzano tomato, fior di latte
Pollo $36.00
amish chicken, salsa verde, grilled lemon, crisy potato
Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop Braciola Di Maiale $39.00
grilled pork chop, cipolline agrodolce

Contorni

Broccoli Rabe $15.00
sweet peppers, citrus, colatura di alici
Potato Puree$15.00
herb butter, garlic chips
Market Mushrooms$15.00
ricotta salata

Pizza

Margherita$25.00
tomato, fior di latte, basil, parmigiano
Piccante $28.00
spicy salami, calabrian chili, fior di latte, tomato
Pesto $25.00
basil pesrto, fior di latte, ricotta
Prosciutto$32.00
arugula, hot honey, cherry tomato, taleggio, fior di latte, caramelized onion, truffle, mint

Dessert

What 695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cucina 8 1/2 offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and "attentive service." The restaurant's "elegant ambiance" and "unique and glamorous setting" make it perfect for special occasions. Signature dishes like chicken parmigiana and table-side Caesar salad are highlights. A few reviews note high prices, but overall, guests leave "satisfied and relaxed."

4,958 Reviews

M
Mike
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend treated me for my birthday and it was a great experience. The service, the food, the ambience, everything was delightful. The added touch of a birthday flower and the menu with my name on it wishing me a happy birthday was so special. That was the magic touch of a great birthday experience.
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Richard
New York City
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Comfortable. Quiet. Food well prepared without th one exception. Service excellent. The tuna tartare was very disappointing. The beets overwhelmed the tina, making the dish almost inedible. Otherwise, food choices were varied and tasty.
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Carol
New York City
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. I had the Duck Capeletti. One of the best pasta sauces I have ever had but $40 is too much for it. There were not enough servers for the 7pm dining time. Our waitress was very nice but not available when we needed her. For example, our main courses came before our faccacio. We asked the guy making salads for help since he was near us. He seemed confused by the request but eventually asked someone for the bread.
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Santo
New York City
68 reviews
vip
1.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
What could have been a great experience was overshadowed by the poor service from the manager/sommelier. After I ordered a 2015 vintage, he brought a 2022 instead and insisted it was the same. When I politely pointed out the significant difference, he appeared annoyed. This reaction detracted from the otherwise excellent service provided by the lady serve.
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Frank
New York City
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall best restaurant in Manhattan. Excellent in every respect,service,quality of food,ambience. Maybe a little bit pricey. Staff is the best. ny problems at all just talk to the general manager August and it’ll be taken care of immediately.
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Alex
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the most special dinners we've had the pleasure of experiencing. We were celebrating my mom's 60th birthday here for dinner and they went above and beyond any expectations we may have had. We arrived to a great, tucked away table/booth. There was a rose on the table with a sweet message, and a customized menu card placement with my mom's name on it. All of the staff wished her a personal happy birthday. The service here is unbelievable! I can't recommend enough for your special occasions and just for a fantastic dinner. Tableside caesar was as iconic as it promises to be. The whipped feta with honey is a MUST! Chicken parm was huge and large enough to share, great sauce! The pesto pizza was maybe my favorite part. It was flavorful, crispy and cheesy. To top it all off, they even gave us a birthday dessert for my mom after all they had already done! She felt so special and we were all collectively surprised. Our server was so kind too, she waited on us so well and we really enjoyed her service. 10/10 you must go! Not to mention, the red stairs going down into the restaurant (featured on an episode of Sex and the City) was stunning and great for pics!
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Barbara
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Special dinner with my sisters. The food was great and the service was superb! The staff made it a very special evening!!!
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Marcia
New York City
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great,especially the food And ambiance but The service was TERRIBLE!!! For a restaurant of your caliber very disappointing!! They even forgot one of our side dishes and had the gall tinting it after we finished eating and charged us for it!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The service was disappointing and unorganized. The wine pouring was uneven and messy.
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Jillian
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent experience for my boyfriend’s birthday dinner! Our server Delani did a great job attending to our table and really went over the top to make it special. The food was incredible and we loved everything we ordered. They had live piano music which created a nice ambience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice date night!
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FAQs

Cucina 8 1/2 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 829-0812.

Cucina 8 1/2 is rated 4.6 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

9 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
Between 5th and 6th Ave on 57Th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available at the garage next door.
Public transit
F train to 6th Avenue and 57th Street subway station, E train to 5th Avenue and 53rd Street subway station and N, R or W train to 5th Avenue and 59th Street subway station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mike Aiello
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cucina812.com/
Phone number
(212) 829-0812
Catering
We can cater on and off premise; breakfast, lunch and dinner-24/7.<br />Please reach out to our Events Dept-www.events@cucina812.com
Private party facilities
We have 4 Private Rooms available for any occacion. We can host 1-175 seated guests in the private dining areas, 750 standing for a full restaurant buy out. Our main dining floor can accomodate 175 during regular dinner service.We are available for private dining 7am-4am, 7 days a week.Please reach out to our Events Dept-www.events@cucina812.com

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Cucina 8 1/2

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Order delivery or takeout

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100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Chocolate Nutella Cake

Chicken Parmesan

SIGNATURE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Antipasti

Signature Focaccia$16.00

Degustazione Per La Tavola$39.00

Caviar Service 50g American Sturgeon Caviar $155.00

Insalata Verde $20.00

Insalata Di Castelfranco $20.00

Zucchini Chips $24.00

Meatballs$24.00

Caesar Salad$22.00

Burrata$23.00

Barbabietole$20.00

Fruti Di Mare$30.00

Ricotta Gnudi$18.00

Beef Carpaccio$29.00

Crudo

Tuna Tartare$27.00

Hamachi $25.00

Salmone$23.00

Primi

Duck Cappeletti$40.00

Gnocchi$35.00

Carrot Risotto$32.00

Lobster Cavatelli $45.00

Shrimp Tortelloni$40.00

Spaghetti Al Limone$31.00

Linguine Alle Vongole $37.00

Ricotta Ravioli $32.00

Rigatoni Pomodoro $31.00

Secondi

Tiger Shrimp$48.00

16 Oz Dry Aged NY Strip $78.00

Branzino$37.00

Grilled Salmone $38.00

Atlantic Cod$42.00

Chicken Parmesan $40.00

Eggplant Parmesan$30.00

Pollo $36.00

Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop Braciola Di Maiale $39.00

Contorni

Broccoli Rabe $15.00

Potato Puree$15.00

Market Mushrooms$15.00

Pizza

Margherita$25.00

Piccante $28.00

Pesto $25.00

Prosciutto$32.00

Dessert

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