Cucina Italian tavern

Place just opened up and it’s a Beautiful decor and very good vibe. Great music. Max was our server. and was very attentive. Food was great. Order three different personal pies all were excellent. The wings were cooked well and were crispy. Cocktails were different but welcomed. Very tasty and packed a good punch. Chef Mike greeted us and the host also checked in on us regularly. Will definitely recommend this place for a Friday night date night. Will be coming back.

I recently visited Cucina Italian Tavern with an old co-worker, and we were pleasantly surprised to find this gem had just opened the day before! Located next to our usual spot, we decided to give it a try—and we’re so glad we did. Cucina has a warm, Italian vibe with a cozy bar area and serves a selection of small plates in the style of Italian tapas. My co-worker ordered the calamari, while I opted for the parmigiano and herb fries. Both dishes were fresh and flavorful—perfectly suited to the atmosphere. For drinks, I tried the Side Piece (playfully named!), and my co-worker went with the Diablo.We both loved our drinks so much we had a second round! The drinks were well-crafted, and it was clear that Cucina takes pride in both its food and cocktails. The staff was incredibly attentive, checking in regularly to ensure we enjoyed everything and even asking for feedback since they were newly opened. It was refreshing to feel genuinely welcomed and valued as guests. Overall, Cucina Italian Tavern is a great addition to the area. If you’re nearby, I highly recommend stopping in for a few plates and a drink or two. It’s new, inviting, and has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to come back.

The best authentic Italian restaurant with service with a smile many drink specials Appetizers and Entrees to make your mouth water ..The. atmosphere and decor is awesome they have music playing and several large screen tvs and you can have a good conversation.Whether it is Girls Nite Celebration of a Special occasions or just Lunch

The newest hidden GEM in Harlem! I take my reviews seriously, so I had to come twice to make sure and wow was I amazed both times. If you’re looking for delicious and I mean like, eyes open staring at your eating partner and nodding while saying MMMHMMMM good- this is the place to go. I tried both their brunch and dinner menus and neither dissapoint. And the staff are some of the kindest and most attentive people ever. I forgot I was in New York for a second. Good service is something I will never take for granted. Anyways back to the food - the cheesey garlic bread will leave you dreaming of it, the chicken parm is cheesey and that marinara has the perfect amount of garlic, and paired with some rigatoni vodka, I left stuffed and happy. And did I mention they have a BOTTOMLESS brunch option! I normally throw mimosas back, but their food and the quality of their Bellini had me taking my time and just savoring every moment. Some of the fluffiest pancakes and juicy yet perfectly crispy chicken, and the oxtail with polenta had my partner scraping the plate. Aka long story short - TRY THIS PLACE. Trust me with food this good, and prices this affordable - this spot is about to blow up. Chefs kiss, just wow 👏👏👏❤️

This spot is new to the neighborhood and been open a couple of months now. We came for brunch to check it out and see the menu. The inside is nice, fun ambiance though a little loud, and the staff are fairly friendly. The food wasn’t bad, though fairly plain, and the oxtail seemed like a simple ground beef bolognese. I was surprised there were issues with service - we ordered the polenta with oxtail, the menu clearly stating that it came with bread to eat with it. We didn’t get the bread, and when we asked the server left and came back only to tell us that the dish did not come with crusty bread. I’m not one to argue, but it seems like staff and the kitchen need to understand their menu, and into at least the third month of being open I was a bit shocked so many people didn’t know the menu or could t be bothered to check. For me the two things to look for in a restaurant are quality of food and service - here, the food seems good, but the service needs work. We’ll come back to give it another shot and try the dinner menu, and I may revise my rating then! We had really hoped to try some pizza as it’s advertised on the window, but only one pizza available for brunch so that’s on our list for next time.

I just moved to the neighborhood and have been here twice, and I am already planning on being a regular. The food I've tried is fabulous -- I'm addicted to the meatballs with the creamy ricotta -- and I can't wait to try everything else. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, with a great mix of neighbors and visitors alike. I can't wait to come back, and bring all my friends!

Wow! What a great new place to have in the neighborhood. Perfect to grab a drink and get some quite amazing (and authentic tasting) Italian food. Not pretentious like other Italian spots- blows away the former place that was here. Best yet, can bar-hop to Cantina next door 🍹🍻!

Decided after reading reviews to give it a try as it was a convenient meeting spot for us all. We were greeted like honored guests and seated. The food starting with the appetizers was delicious , particularly the garlic bread and calamari combo. The main dishes were old school but had a modern take and made to perfection. Service was incredibly friendly and efficient. Met chef who was warm and appreciative of our praise. We will be back!