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March 2024 by alana Lucas
I went to Cucina Fresca for lunch with my son. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed with such kindness. The food was amazing and the service was even better. I would recommend this place to anyone.!
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March 2024 by Christine DiStasio
A group of friends had a lovely reunion here. We were treated so incredibly well. The food was delicious from the warm bread to the entrees to the very special dessert sampler! Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend. Our second time there and first under the new management. Well done!
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February 2024 by David Wallman
First time going back under new management and they have returned to greatness! For appetizers we got the baked clams and calamari. I have a very high standard for baked clams and they surpassed my expectations! For our main course I got the mixed seafood pasta and my girlfriend got the lamb chops. Both of which were excellent and we would get again. The owner is great and kept making sure we were enjoying our food and overall dining experience. Overall, really happy they are open again and they stayed as BYOB!
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January 2024 by Rita Khess
Great food and great service. But I must say that the owner kind of told us we should not order from the menu but order from the specials without disclosing the price which we later found is $70 per plate. These are expensive city prices not a cute cozy Italian restaurant in SI. So I prefer that the owner would be upfront and tell us the price. I would have preferred to order from the menu with knowing how much I am spending. Great food but for $250 a couple without drinks I will skip next time
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December 2023 by Sam Tirelli
From the delectable cuisine to the enchanting ambiance, this establishment consistently surpasses my expectations. Whether dining in or opting for take-out, the experience is always a delight.
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November 2023 by Linda
Owners Frank and Carmen treat you like family from the minute you walk in. It’s a small cozy place which we loved. We are all food lovers used to eating out and yet we were all impressed when we tried all the fresh specials Frank prepared off menu. The Tomahawk steak was absolutely amazing especially with his own special sauce that accompanied it. The eggplant pasta special with olives was phenomenal. Carmen was lovely making sure we were attended to and uncorked our wine as it is a BYOB for now. Both of them made a special birthday dessert tray for me as a surprise. They both genuinely care that you feel happy with your entire food experience. So give it a try and get the specials of the day you will be glad you did.
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October 2023 by Frank Venturelli
Started off with the meatballs which were excellent and gave me a grandmas house nostalgia.. The stuffed veal chop with cheese, prosciutto, and spinach topped with their marsala sauce cooked with love was absolutely off the charts.. for dessert I had the homemade pumpkin gelato mixed with graham cracker topped with whipped cream.. never had any gelato like that.. wish I had a tub in my own freezer.. but the outstanding food wasn’t the only thing about this gem.. The owner and his wife set up a beautiful ambiance and gave us a great experience.. if you’re reading this. Thanks again!
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October 2023 by Belinda V.
Mother and son date tonight. We ordered the sweet and spicy calamari, rigatoni with eggplant and hot sausage and broccoli rabe over fusilli. The food was outstanding. Restaurant decor is elegant and service very friendly. We will definitely go back.
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October 2023 by Sam R.
You walk in and instantly feel like you have entered a loving family home. The food is delicious and made fresh with the best ingredients. I have eaten at a lot of restaurants over the years and food can taste good sure, but when it's made with love, it feeds the soul. Exactly what I needed tonight. Thank you !
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October 2023 by Toni Belle
Idk if it’s cause of my skin or if they treat people dining in differently but this is The worst pasta I’ve ever had . Nothing like what I’ve seen from the reviews . FIRST they charged me $31 for Cesar salad and 2 pieces of fried chicken with Alfredo sauce when I asked for chicken Alfredo and a Cesar salad . Then when I went back to tell then there were no noodles just chicken and sauce they acted so confused and the guy said he told them Fettucini chicken Alfredo . They took my order back and said it would be extra to get the noodles . . I’m like after I JUST paid $31 for a salad ? And chicken with sauce ??? No . So they said never mind and proceeded to give me a small bowl with noodles and what tasted like the bare minimum store bought Alfredo sauce and the noodles were NOT fettucini . ALSO I did NOT ask for fried chicken I hate fried chicken in my chicken Alfredo . When you order chicken Alfredo the chicken comes GRILLED unless you specify fried chicken . Just terrible customer service and lousy food . VERY bad first impression . I’m HIGHLY disappointed because this is not the chicken Alfredo I saw on their menu and they completely ripped me off . How is their chicken Alfredo $15 and I ended up paying $31 for literally a salad and two strips of fried chicken drowned in sauce ?? AND it didn’t even come with bread like most almost every Italian restaurant does. So a Cesar salad is also $15 ??? Yehh I definitely will not be back . EVER. I’m Pissed .
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October 2023 by Maureen Mullee
My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Cucina Fresco last evening. The food was delicious. I had the Broccoli Rabe with Sausage and homemade fusilli, from the regular menu and it was exceptional. My husband chose Sword fish off the Specials menu and really enjoyed it. It was our pleasure to meet Frank and Carmen, the new owners. They went out of there way to make us feel welcome. This will certainly be our go to restaurant when dining on the Island.
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September 2023 by JOJO perez
This place is so good!! Nice family owned, cozy and the food and desserts are delicious. The owners make you feel so welcomed and the service is excellent. Highly recommend this place if your looking for good food and delicious desserts.
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September 2023 by Catherine Tassone
A hidden gem ...I stumbled upon this restaurant when I was visiting a friend in the area. Everything from the zucchini flower appetizer to the swordfish steak was tasty, fresh and delish.It is a BYOB so bring your wine!The dining area is small - so make your reservation before you go, but they will accommodate walk ins if they can.The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable.The owners, Carmen and Frank, were more than generous with their time and attention. They made sure everything was perfect, dinner was served promptly and that we were happy and satisfied.I cant say enough about Cucina Fresca and the outstanding experience that we had here and are making plans to return.
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September 2023 by Angiolina Galluccio
Unfortunately, this place is not the same as it was before with the original owner. Service is not as good as it used to be. The food is average, and the atmosphere is not as cozy as it was. The illumination is too low, and there is not a nice welcome when you get in. Prices are even higher than before. Sorry, but we miss Jill and Charles.
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August 2023 by Jack I.
Went to Cucina Fresca with my wife and kids for my birthday last night and it did not disappoint. I heard great things and decided to go and so glad we did. I wasnt aware of the new owner, we walked in and met Frank and he was a pleasure. He checked in to make sure all was ok & made you feel at home and the atmosohere/ambiance was great. I had the veal chop sauteed with cherry peppers with a side of asparagus & carrots roasted potatoes and I absolutely loved it. My wife had salmon with a side of asparagus & carrots roasted potatoes and kids chicken parm with pasta and pork tenderloins milanese with pasta, & I can easily say we have a new favorite spot. The food was amazing and not a crazy scene that alot of Staten Island restaurants have become. Very quaint and delicious fod. highly recommend.
