Cucina 8 1/2

Name: Cucina 8 1/2
Address: 9 West 57th St., New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 829-0812
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

718 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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 !!!

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Signature FocacciaUSD 16.00
fatta in casa, olive oil, ricotta and hot honey
Degustazione Per La TavolaUSD 39.00
san daniele prosciutto, culatello, calabrese salami, caponata, olives, pickled vegetables, pargiano.
Insalata Verde USD 20.00
gem lettuce, aged ricotta, marcona almonds
Zucchini Chips USD 24.00
cacio e pepe
MeatballsUSD 24.00
whipped ricotta, tomato, basil, crostini
Caesar SaladUSD 22.00
prepared table-side
BurrataUSD 23.00
tomato jam, eggplant caponata crostini
BarbabietoleUSD 20.00
roasted baby beets, seasonal citrus, baby herbs, vinagrette
Fruti Di MareUSD 30.00
grilled octopus, calamari, shrimp, sicillian oregano
Beef CarpaccioUSD 29.00
caper aiolo, arugula, sourdough crisp, pecorino romano

Crudo

Tuna TartareUSD 27.00
avocado puree, badger flame beets, sesame crostini
SalmoneUSD 23.00
faroe island salmon, chive emulsion, lemon oil, crispy shallot

Primi

Duck CappelettiUSD 40.00
braised duck, leeks, shitake mushrooms
Carrot RisottoUSD 32.00
roasted pistachios, gorgonzola dolce
Lobster Cavatelli USD 45.00
preserved tomato, bottarga, lobster broth
Shrimp TortelloniUSD 40.00
cherry tomatoes, preserved lemon, shellfish brodo
Spaghetti Al LimoneUSD 31.00
parmigiano reggiano
Linguine Alle Vongole USD 37.00
manila clams, garlic, spicy vinegar peppers
Ricotta Ravioli USD 32.00
heirloom tomatoes, basil
Rigatoni Pomodoro USD 31.00
san marzano tomatoes, basil

Secondi

Tiger ShrimpUSD 48.00
black rice, calabrian chili, sweet pepper conserva
16 Oz Dry Aged NY Strip USD 78.00
potato croquette, roasted heirloom carrots
BranzinoUSD 37.00
shaved fennel salad, citrus, mint
Grilled Salmone USD 38.00
sunchoke puree, artichoke hearts, pomegrante
Atlantic CodUSD 42.00
root vegetable, sherry agrodolce, potato puree
Chicken Parmesan USD 40.00
bianco di napoli tomato, basil, fior di latte mozzarella
Eggplant ParmesanUSD 30.00
san marzano tomato, fior di latte
Pollo USD 36.00
amish chicken, salsa verde, grilled lemon, crisy potato

Contorni

Potato PureeUSD 15.00
herb butter, garlic chips
Market MushroomsUSD 15.00
ricotta salata

Pizza

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

Dessert

What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

4,977 Reviews

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Elaine
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely surprise! On a quiet, rainy Saturday, we discovered this gem with delicious food and a superbly attentive staff. Order the focaccia, you don't be disappointed!
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Margaret
Richmond
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was horrible. Our entrees came before our drinks and they rushed us out of there in 30 minutes when they have plenty of open tables.
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Katelyn
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good! The food, atmosphere, everything was fabulous!
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Gerald
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing time was had good food and excellent service and spacious ambience
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Julia
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went on Christmas Eve with my family of 4. Very friendly and great team of workers that served us. Even the server gave us extra plates of pasta and side dishes that weren’t on the menu that day. Perfect ambiance. Would highly recommend.
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Jessica
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first restaurant we've been to for a special occasion that actually treated our occasion special. We came here to celebrate our anniversary and they did several touches to commemorate the occasion. The food was good, but the chicken parm, Cesar salad, and apple crusted dessert were my favorite of the things we tried. This spot is a must if you want to celebrate a special occasion.
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Jeff
VIP
Cincinnati
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a lovely place to duck into to for a break from the weekend Christmas crowds. Our service was outstanding. Really appreciated the personal attention from the staff. Loved the gnudi and meatball appetizers!
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Gaby
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great host and staff. Wonderful experience. Will go again.
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Matthew
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every aspect of the experience was beyond what we wanted. All the other restaurants in New York put us shoulder to shoulder with other people and had a noise level beyond reason. Our server Elizabeth "like the queen" comped numerous drinks just because the first round wasn't right away, which was still a reasonable time, and she gave super attentive service the entire time. Food was absolutely amazing, very impressed by presentation and taste. The best dining experience we had on our new York trip. Would recommend and will come back the next time we come back to New York.
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Leslie
Dallas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience- we didn’t even stay to order. We ordered a drink to not be rude.. didn’t make us the right drink. Completely different than what they advertise. Service was terrible - definitely not fine dining. Save your money- go somewhere else l.
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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 4.5 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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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Chocolate Nutella Cake

Chicken Parmesan

SIGNATURE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Antipasti

Signature FocacciaUSD 16.00

Degustazione Per La TavolaUSD 39.00

Insalata Verde USD 20.00

Zucchini Chips USD 24.00

MeatballsUSD 24.00

Caesar SaladUSD 22.00

BurrataUSD 23.00

BarbabietoleUSD 20.00

Fruti Di MareUSD 30.00

Beef CarpaccioUSD 29.00

Crudo

Tuna TartareUSD 27.00

SalmoneUSD 23.00

Primi

Duck CappelettiUSD 40.00

Carrot RisottoUSD 32.00

Lobster Cavatelli USD 45.00

Shrimp TortelloniUSD 40.00

Spaghetti Al LimoneUSD 31.00

Linguine Alle Vongole USD 37.00

Ricotta Ravioli USD 32.00

Rigatoni Pomodoro USD 31.00

Secondi

Tiger ShrimpUSD 48.00

16 Oz Dry Aged NY Strip USD 78.00

BranzinoUSD 37.00

Grilled Salmone USD 38.00

Atlantic CodUSD 42.00

Chicken Parmesan USD 40.00

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 30.00

Pollo USD 36.00

Contorni

Potato PureeUSD 15.00

Market MushroomsUSD 15.00

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 25.00

Piccante USD 28.00

Pesto USD 25.00

ProsciuttoUSD 32.00

Dessert

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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