Little Cucina Pizzeria of South Merrick
1848 Merrick Rd, Merrick
(516) 442-2700
Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Gluten Free Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Sicilian Neapolitan Cheese Pizza
Sicilian cheese pizza.
16" Neapolitan Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Specialty Pizza
Alla Vodka Pizza
Pizza topped with sauteed scallions and imported prosciutto in a pink cream sauce with a touch of vodka.
Balsamic Chicken & Tomato Pizza
Pizza topped with marinated balsamic chicken, mozzarella cheese, and diced plum tomatoes.
Hot Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Pizza topped with a spicy fried chicken.
Baked Ziti Pizza
Pizza topped with penne pasta mixed with ricotta cheese, oregano and mozzarella cheese.
Hawaiian Pizza
Tomato sauce, cheese, pineapple, and bacon.
Bbq Chicken Pizza
Pizza topped with mounds of bbq chicken, and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Caesar Pizza
Pizza topped with romaine lettuce, diced fried chicken, and topped with a creamy Caesar dressing.
Chicken Marsala Pizza
Pizza topped with breast of chicken and sauteed with imported marsala wine and mushrooms.
Chicken Ranch Pizza
Pizza topped with breast of chicken and sauteed in a ranch dressing.
Grandma's Pizza
Thin Sicilian crust brushed with olive oil & garlic, fresh mozzarella, and spotted with chunky san marzano tomato sauce.
Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
Pizza topped with sliced steak, mushrooms, onions, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Pomodoro Pizza
Pizza topped with sliced fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, imported olive oil, and fresh basil.
Meat Lover's Pizza
Pizza topped with sausage, chicken, bacon, meatballs, pepperoni and extra mozzarella cheese.
Primavera Pizza
Pizza topped with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, onions, fresh plum tomatoes, and peppers.
Super Deluxe Pizza
Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon, chicken and spinach.
White Pizza
Neapolitan pizza topped with loads of melted mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese.
Margherita Pizza
Sicilian Pizza
Sicilian Crispina Pizza
Sicilian pizza topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, and tomatoes.
Sicilian Ala Vodka Pizza
Pizza topped with sauteed scallions and imported prosciutto in a pink cream sauce with a touch of vodka.
Sicilian Balsamic Chicken & Tomato Pizza
Pizza topped with marinated balsamic chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, and diced plums tomatoes.
Sicilian Hot Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Pizza topped with a spicy fried chicken.
Sicilian Baked Ziti Pizza
Pizza topped with penne pasta mixed with ricotta cheese, oregano and mozzarella cheese.
Sicilian Bbq Chicken Pizza
Pizza topped with mounds of bbq chicken, and mozzarella cheese.
Sicilian Chicken Caesar Pizza
Pizza topped with romaine lettuce, diced fried chicken, and topped with a creamy Caesar dressing.
Sicilian Chicken Marsala Pizza
Pizza topped with breast of chicken and sauteed with imported marsala wine and mushrooms.
Sicilian Chicken Ranch Pizza
Pizza topped with breast of chicken and sauteed in a ranch dressing.
Sicilian Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
Pizza topped with sliced steak, mushrooms, onions, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Sicilian Pomodoro Pizza
Pizza topped with sliced fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, imported olive oil, and fresh basil.
Sicilian Meat Lover's Pizza
Pizza topped with sausage, chicken, bacon, meatballs, pepperoni and extra mozzarella cheese.
Sicilian Primavera Pizza
Pizza topped with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, onions, fresh plum tomatoes, and peppers.
Sicilian Super Deluxe Pizza
Pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon, chicken and spinach.
Sicilian White Pizza
Neapolitan pizza topped with loads of melted mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese.
Sicilian Margherita Pizza
Grandma's Sicilian Pizza
Pizza by the Slice
Plain Cheese Pizza Slice
Daily Specials
Large Pie, Penna Alla Vodka, 12 Garlic Knots & House Salad Special
Appetizers
Spinach Pinwheel
Spinach, ricotta & mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Pinwheel
A delicious spiralized version of pepperoni pizza. An NYC pizza parlor classic you can enjoy at your table.
Garlic Knots
A classic snack, our garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked, and then topped with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
Garlic Knots with Cheese & Sauce
Garlic Bread
Bread, topped with garlic, herb seasoning, baked to perfection.
Garlic Bread with Melted Mozzarella
A cross between garlic bread and pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy, and delicious party snack.
French Fries
Our delicious french fries are deep-fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection!
French Fries with Mozzarella
Rice Balls
Deep-fried balls of delicious rice and cheese.
Side of Meatballs
Ground meat prepared with bread crumbs, minced onion, and Italian seasoning.
Side of Sausage
Who says sides are limited to just veggies? Get more meat & order a side of sausage.
Sauteed Spinach
Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!
Sauteed Broccoli
Quick and easy sauteed broccoli is the perfect weeknight side dish. Broccoli so flavorful and tender, even the kiddos will ask for more!
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Seasonal
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
Zucchini Sticks
Zucchini sticks dipped in an egg mixture with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, & salt, fried until golden brown.
Eggplant Rollatini
Slices of eggplant, lightly breaded and covered with ricotta and other cheeses and seasonings.
Boneless Bbq Chicken Platter
Buffalo Chicken Platter
Chicken Fingers
Breaded & fried chicken strips.
Buffalo Wings
Chicken wings breaded and fried, then tossed in Buffalo sauce.
Baked Clams
Fried Calamari
Flash fried squid, crunchy on the outside and simply perfect on the inside. Kick it up a notch with a squeeze of lemon.
Hot Antipasto for Two
Soups
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Ditalini pasta, white cannellini beans, olive oil, onions, and seasonings simmered to perfection!
Chicken Soup
Chicken, fresh vegetables, and pasta in homemade chicken broth.
Tortellini Soup
Tortellini, spinach, basil, salt and pepper.
Salads
House Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, black and green olive, roasted peppers and mozzarella cheese. Served over romaine lettuce.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce mixed with Parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing.
Mozzarella & Tomato Salad
Layers of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, black and green olives and roasted peppers. Served with a balsamic vinegar and oil dressing.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and feta cheese.
Antipasto Salad
Romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, black and green olives, roasted peppers, giardiniera, provolone cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, ham, provolone cheese, and pepperoni.
Cobb Salad
Choice of grilled or fried chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, bacon, corn, avocado and blue cheese dressing served over romaine lettuce.
Citrus Salad
Mandarin oranges, almonds, onions, olives and crispy bacon tossed together and served over romaine lettuce.
Santa Monica Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with diced chicken, tomatoes, onions, shredded mozzarella cheese and black olives.
Hollywood Salad
Mixed greens, diced chicken, tomatoes, avocado and bacon.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Over romaine lettuce with tomatoes & cucumbers.
Calzones, Strombolis & Rolls
Cheese Calzone
Made with ricotta cheese and mozzarella.
Sausage & Peppers Roll
Broccoli Roll
Eggplant Roll
Eggplant slices and Parmesan cheese.
Spinach Roll
Roll stuffed with spinach and mozzarella.
Chicken Roll
Strips of breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Pepperoni Roll
Pepperoni pizza in a roll.
Stromboli
Comes with pepperoni, meatballs, sausages, and mozzarella cheese.
Hot & Cold Heroes
Sausage & Egg Hero
Sausage & Pepper Hero
Eggplant Hero
Meatball Hero
With marinara sauce and meatballs.
Sausage Hero
Potato, Pepper & Egg Hero
Chicken Cutlet Hero
Breaded cutlet topped with sauce and cheese.
Philly Steak Hero
Veal Cutlet Hero
Veal & Pepper Hero
Veal & Mushroom Hero
Chicken Francese Hero
Potato & Egg Hero
Pepper & Egg Hero
Shrimp Hero
Veal Marsala Hero
Veal cutlets with traditional marsala wine, mushrooms, butter, & olive oil on a roll.
Chicken Marsala Hero
Italian Combo Hero
Served with prosciutto, ham, provolone cheese, pepperoni, lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar.
Chicken Club Hero
Fried or grilled chicken with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.
Paninis
Shore Panini
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Merrick Panini
Grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive paste and sun dried tomatoes.
Bay Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, grilled zucchini, sweet roasted peppers and roasted red onions.
Clubhouse Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted Red Peppers with balsamic dressing.
Wraps
BLT Wrap
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce and grated cheese mixed with Caesar dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Diced spicy chicken with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of Bleu cheese.
California Wrap
Mixed greens, diced chicken, tomatoes, onions, black olives and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Caribbean Wrap
Mixed greens, diced chicken, tomatoes, avocado and bacon.
Chicken Parm Wrap
Fried chicken cutlet with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
West Coast Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, fresh avocado and roasted peppers.
Mozzarella Di Casa Wrap
Grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and balsamic dressing.
Philly Cheesesteak Wrap
Steak sauteed with onions and mushrooms topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Pasta Dishes
Chicken & Broccoli Pasta
Sauteed in a choice of garlic and olive oil or pomodoro sauce.
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Pasta tossed in our homemade tomato sauce.
Pasta with Butter Sauce
Pasta with Garlic & Oil
Delicious pasta covered in silky garlic oil.
Pasta with Meatballs
Pasta topped in our homemade meatballs.
Pasta with Sausage
Pasta topped with sausage.
Pasta Alla Cucina
Artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and peas sauteed with chopped fresh tomatoes in garlic and oil.
Pasta Alla Vodka
Creamy pink sauce sauteed with vodka, imported prosciutto and shallots.
Pasta Alla Romana
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and diced grilled chicken in a roasted garlic cream sauce.
Alfredo Pasta
Pasta tossed in a classic alfredo sauce with heavy cream and parmigiana cheese.
Bolognese Pasta
Fresh ground beef and peas with tomato sauce and a touch of heavy cream topped with ricotta cheese.
Caprese Pasta
Sauteed eggplant and fresh mozzarella in a tomato sauce.
Pasta Carbonara
Pancetta and shallots sauteed with butter, heavy cream and parmigiana cheese.
Primavera Pasta
Broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, and peas sauteed in a choice of pomodoro sauce or garlic and olive oil brodino.
Puttenesca Pasta
A combo of olives, capers and anchovies in a garlic marinara sauce.
Siciliano Pasta
Roasted chunks of potatoes, sausage, and onions sauteed in garlic and oil.
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Sausage, broccoli rabe, and sauteed roasted peppers in a garlic and olive oil wine sauce.
Pasta Alla Palermo
Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled chicken, and artichoke hearts in light roasted garlic and olive oil brodino.
Pasta Alla Baci
Caramelized onions, strips of chicken, peas, plum tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a brown wine sauce.
Pasta Con Vongole
Clam sauce. Fresh little neck clams sauteed in a choice of garlic and olive oil or pomodoro sauce.
Toscana Pasta
Flame roasted peppers and fresh tomatoes sauteed with a touch of heavy cream and topped with jumbo shrimp.
Baked Pasta
Meat Lasagna
Lasagna topped with classic cheese, tomato sauce, and ground beef. Served with bread.
Baked Ziti
Ziti with mozzarella and tomato sauce baked to perfection in our oven.
Manicotti
A large tube of fresh pasta stuffed with a blend of soft cheese.
Ravioli Parmigiana
Stuffed Shells
Classic ricotta stuffed shells with flavorful three cheese ricotta filling and delicious marinara sauce.
Baked Ziti with Meatballs
Chicken Entrées
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet with sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Bruschetta
Breaded or grilled topped with fresh mozzarella, fresh chopped tomatoes, onions and topped with balsamic vinegar dressing.
Chicken Francese
Eggs battered chicken cutlet sauteed in a lemon butter white wine sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Flour battered chicken cutlet. Served in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms.
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken topped with mushrooms, peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Chicken Florentina
Chicken sauteed with spinach, onions, and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Napoli
Chicken sauteed with onions, mushrooms, roasted Red Peppers and sun-dried tomatoes in a brown sauce.
Chicken Piccata
Chicken cutlet topped with capers and artichoke hearts in a lemon butter white wine sauce.
Chicken Scarpiello
Sauteed breast and chicken, sausage, potatoes and onions in a garlic brodino sauce.
Chicken Sorrentino
Flour battered chicken cutlet topped with sliced prosciutto, sliced eggplant and mozzarella cheese in a marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Venice
Sauteed chicken topped with eggplant, spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes served in a sherry cream sauce.
Veal Entrées
Veal Parmigiana
Veal cutlet with sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Veal Marsala
Flour battered veal cutlet sauteed with mushrooms in a butter marsala wine sauce.
Veal Piccata
Veal cutlet topped off with capers and artichoke hearts in a lemon butter white wine sauce.
Veal Sorrentino
Veal cutlet topped with sliced prosciutto, sliced eggplant and mozzarella cheese in a marsala wine sauce.
Veal Francaise
Seafood Entrées
Shrimp Parmigiana
Fried shrimp baked with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed with garlic and olive oil in a lemon butter sauce.
Calamari, Shrimp & Clams Bianco
Sauteed in a white wine garlic and oil sauce.
Calamari, Shrimp & Clams Fra Diavolo
Sauteed in a choice of spicy white or red sauce.
Entrées
Eggplant Parmigiana
Fried eggplant with sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Meatball Parmigiana
Sausage & Pepper Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant rolled with ricotta and Romano cheese in a tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Desserts
Cannoli
Delicious tube of fried dough, filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling.
New York Cheesecake
Classic new York cheesecake with a creamy satiny texture.
Nutella Pie with Banana
Oreo Pie
Nutella Pie
Beverages
Soda
Nothing like a cold soda to go with your pizza. Supersized for your party.
Vitamin Water
Powerade
Poland Spring Water
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Recent Reviews
Little Cucina is our go-to local pizzeria. This year they helped us continue our valentines tradition with a heart shaped pizza. The pizza was fantastic. Support local pizza shops! ❤️🍕
February 2026
Love the pizza here it's always fresh! The staff is super nice and always friendly. I've had the chicken and broccoli pizza & the grandma vodka slice definitely recommend those 2!!
October 2025
This was my first time visiting Little Cucina, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The restaurant was clean and had a comfortable setup, with enough seating to enjoy a sit down meal.
I ordered the penne à la vodka, which was ready pretty quickly. It was good. While I didn’t try the pizza this time around, I did take a look at the slices behind the glass. There were definitely some interesting and creative flavors on display. That said, they looked...
I ordered the penne à la vodka, which was ready pretty quickly. It was good. While I didn’t try the pizza this time around, I did take a look at the slices behind the glass. There were definitely some interesting and creative flavors on display. That said, they looked...
August 2025
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