Cucina 8 1/2

4.6

705 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Cucina 8 1/2

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown West

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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 705 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Cucina 8 1/2 is a culinary gem in NYC, offering "the best Italian food" with a creative twist. Guests rave about the "delicious food," impeccable service, and a "unique and glamorous ambience." Standouts include the table-side Caesar salad, chicken parmigiana, and exquisite desserts. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant promises a memorable dining experience.

4,966 Reviews

J
John
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place for a celebration. Elizabeth and staff took amazing care of us and made our experience very special.
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Chloe
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, but portions were small and overpriced. Enjoyed my meal, but would not go again.
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Jane
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had selected this restaurant to celebrate my husband‘s 70th birthday with out-of-town family. We were very excited about the menu. We really appreciated that there was a special menu created with my husband‘s name on it and the special birthday dessert treat that he got, however, we were totally disappointed with the Caesar salads. The menu indicated that they were made Table side and some of the best in the city. This was not true, and we could probably have gotten a better Caesar salad at a Panera. Also I ordered the spaghetti luminescence with grilled shrimp. The shrimp were served separately and very dry. No infusion of flavor because of this. Our wait staff was somewhat attentive, but also somewhat clumsy in the requests we had. it is a good venue for a family celebration, but I wish those items I noted would have been better.
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Beth
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My sister celebrated her birthday here and it was perfect! Great atmosphere, close to all the sites and wonderful staff!
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richard
New York City
200 reviews
vip
5.0
200 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A top notch restaurant with great food and superb service.
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luis antonio
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have very special Italian dishes that we haven’t tried anywhere else in the city
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Steve
New York City
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food preparation and service. Plates are artfully prepared and presented. The ambiance of the restaurant and bar are exceptional. It's a great pleasure to meet with friends and dine at Cucina 8 1/2.
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Ken
New York City
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is always friendly and nice. The food is delicious. We went for Thanksgiving dinner and had a great time. Drinks are big and worth the price. Service was lovely and the food was great.
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Christopher
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Cucina 8 1/2 several times, and we always love it, so we decided to take visiting family for Thanksgiving. Wow, what a PERFECT experience! From the initial hospitality from Elizabeth to the service by Delani, everything was incredivle. The food was amazing, and we can’t say enough about Delani—she made our night even better. We LOVE this restaurant, and we absolutely loved our Thanksgiving there. Thank you to Delani, Elizabeth, and the whole Cucina 8 1/2 team!
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Catherine
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always impeccable and the food is tastefully prepared.
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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 705 OpenTable diners.

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

Cucina 8 1/2

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown West

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 34 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

Cucina 8 1/2

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Cucina 8 1/2 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Cucina 8 1/2

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