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

Cucina 8 1/2

4.6
4.6
699 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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 !!!

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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 11:30–21:00
  • 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 699 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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."

4,962 Reviews
  1. Steve

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Ken

    New York City

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Christopher

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Catherine

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Mike

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    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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  6. Richard

    New York City

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 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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  7. Carol

    New York City

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  8. Santo

    New York City

    68 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  9. Frank

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  10. Alex

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 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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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 699 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:30–21:00
  • 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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