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Pietro - Pietro Cucina Italiana, St. James, NY

Pietro Cucina Italiana

4.7
4.7
586 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
New York City restaurateurs Pietro and Kelly Molendini took over the classic St. James farmhouse turned restaurant. The former co-owners of Vite Vinosteria in Astoria, Queens, who had moved from the city to Centerport, spent the summer renovating the dining room to a modern, clean look with neutral tones and contemporary artwork from Pietro Molendini's native Rome. They also expanded the bar from about four to 11 seats.

Pietro Molendini has spent 30 years in the food industry, with a decade of that at Cipriani and stints at both Bar Pitti and Da Silvano. Along the way, he met chef Fabian Garcia Manca, who eventually headed the kitchen at Vito Vinosteria and now joins the Molendini’s in St. James. Kelly Molendini said Manca and her husband scour the tristate area and beyond for ingredients. "They are never home," she joked, and said that the pair source some of their meat from the Bronx, burrata from New Jersey and dried pasta from Italy and Sicily.
Closed 11/17/2022 for private party
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What 586 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Pietro Cucina Italiana is cherished for its "delicious food," "fabulous drinks," and "excellent service." Guests love its "wonderful ambiance" and the "lovely" outdoor dining area. Pietro, the owner, is praised for his warm hospitality. The restaurant is ideal for romantic dinners and special occasions, consistently offering an "exceptional experience."

586 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing!!! Pietro never disappoints!!!

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  2. DONALD VIP

    New York City144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional food and service at Pietro's One of our go to places for a great meal and spectacular service.

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  3. Stephen

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu had a lot of good choices and there was a special menu as well with prices. My wife ordered off the regular menu and her choice was a whole chicken and it was very good I ordered off the special menu which was stuff pork chop which was very dry and disappointing. The wine list was good with many bottles under $50. My real complaint is that the bottom of the menu stated they would add a 4% to your bill if you use a credit card In New York State the restaurant has the right to charge a fee if you use a credit card but the way they are doing violates the law. To comply you need to show both prices on the menu or charge the full price with the 4% and you can discount for cash, you can’t up charge a posted price.

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  4. Wesley

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a cozy delicious dinner for two.

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  5. Steven

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was phenomenal service and food was top tier I was a little miffed I had a reservation and we sat outside as compared to being inside. But otherwise highly recommend!!

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  6. Joanne

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a reservation for 6:00 was seated promptly in the covered outdoor seating area. Would have preferred the inner dining area as we were by the entrance so door kept opening and closing although there was a heater the temperature of hot and cold was an issue for some of our guests. The food was delicious and service was good. The owner always greets us as if we were regular customers as we have been there before always makes you feel welcome. I would recommend this establishment.

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  7. Shelly VIP

    New York City72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the riceballs and the Ceasar salad. For dinner we had the pork chop and the tagliatelle with broccoli rabe and sausage. Everything was fabulous

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  8. Alyssa

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. The waitstaff and owner were wonderful. Can’t wait to go back

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  9. Edward

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time at Pietro's. The food is exceptional, and the staff go out of their way to make sure everyone is comfortable and happy!

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  10. DONALD VIP

    New York City144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service, our go to place for wonderful food , ambiance and service.

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FAQs

Pietro Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 862-6129.

Pietro Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 586 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
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
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404 N Country Rd, St. James, NY 11780

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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