Judith M.
Yelp
We finally had the chance to try Fratelli's, after it being recommended and hearing these are family members from the family owned Cugino's, which we frequent pretty often. We were expecting the same set up as Cugino's, and the same menu, but it isn't. It's a simpler menu, with the same family sauce recipe lingering in the recipes.
We walked in and were greeted immediately and advised to sit where we wanted. We were brought the menus, offered drinks, and our server gave us time to browse. When we walked in it was a slow, but by the time we left, Fratelli's was packed with diners, pickup orders, and door dash pickups! It was very peaceful and family oriented, it has a more modern look than Cugino's, and they also serve alcohol! Which is great for game days, hanging out with friends, or family dinners where your pasta dish may fancy a glass of wine.
We tried the mozzarella sticks with Mariana, the mild wings as appetizers. I don't know what's in their mild sauce but we all loved them. It was like smoky, with a hint of garlic, and a mild kick at the end, but not overwhelming for the palate. The mozzarella sticks were basic, but they were fresh and didn't have any oily residue, and the cheese melted right off the breading beautifully.
Our teen got the ravioli with bread, you have the choice of a salad also if you want to not have the bread. We got a pepperoni pizza, large to share. The ravioli and bread came out hot out of the kitchen, simply topped with their sauce. You can also see the hints of basil from it steeping and being homemade. Our pizza was fresh, crispy, flaky crust, and also generous sizing for the price you pay.
Everyone in the kitchen was professional, servers were friendly and kind, and the establishment looked new, and they have a more mini selection of options you can take home with you to cook if you'd like.
If you're looking for a place to sit with your friend and loved ones, and if you want to enjoy some homemade food, Fratelli's is a must on Water street! We'll be back for those wings! They were unforgettable!!