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Cucina 812 Main Staircase and lobby - Cucina 8 1/2, New York, NY

Cucina 8 1/2

4.5
4.5
713 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 5 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 713 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

4,972 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  2. Jeff

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Gaby

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Amanda

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    the food was delicious, server was very nice just was very disappointed that we didn’t have our food served table side

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  7. George

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent—would recommend both the Caesar salad made at the table and the chicken parmigiana. We had a group of 8 for my wife’s birthday. One slip up-we had ordered 4 Caesar salads but the person preparing it at the table only made 3 salads, the wine menu is very limited and I thought a bit overpriced but the wine was good. The restaurant is very open and inviting—did not feel clostraphobic Tables were nicely placed. The restaurant knew that it was my wife’s birthday and made up a greeting for her and she noticed it on the table—a nice touch. Net,net — I would return to the restaurant.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had not been to Cucina post Covid. Used to have the vibe of a very upscale restaurant. Now it's just an open room with tables, very strange. There were 3 of us for lunch, two of the entrees came out in a timely manor, the 3rd (pasta) arrived 15 minutes later, service was horrible. Restaurant was not busy so not sure what the issue could have been.

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  9. John

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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  10. Chloe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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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 713 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Cucina 8 1/2

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
  • 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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