Cucina 8 1/2

9 W 57th St, New York
(212) 829-0812

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Margherita Pizza and Fried Zucchini
Signature Rosemary Focaccia
Meatball Appetizer Sampler
Hand-Pulled Mozzarella
Orange Olive Oil Cake
Linguine Alle Vongole
Spaghetti Al Limone
Linguine with Clams
Pesto Ricotta Pizza
Signature Focaccia

Menu

Primi
Rigatoni Pomodoro Lunch
Organic plum tomato, basil.
Cavatelli Lunch
Pecorino, roasted lamb, garlic, kale, chili.
Spaghetti al Limone Lunch
Parmigiano Reggiano.
Potato Gnocchi Lunch
Gorgonzola, spinach.
Paccneri alla'Amatriciana Lunch
La quercia guanciale.
Ricotta Ravioli Lunch
Sicilian cherry tomato passita and burrata.

Dinner
Caviar Service
56 g. sterling caviar. Classico e non classico condimenti.
Degustazione: per La Tavola
San Daniele prosciutto, culatello, calabrese salami, caponata, olives, pickled, vegetables, Parmigiano.
Pane e Condimenti: Focaccia
Fatta in casa, olive oil, ricotta, and hot honey.

Dinner Antipasti
Insalata Verde
Gem lettuce, aged ricotta, marcona almonds.
Insalata di Castelfranco
White radicchio, Gorgonzola, balsamic, honey-roasted seckel pear.
Zucchini Chips
Cacio e pepe.
Meatballs
Whipped ricotta, tomato, basil.
Caesar Salad
Per person. Prepared table-side.
Burrata
Caponata, basil, crispy speck.
Barbabietole
Roasted baby beets, seasonal citrus, baby herbs, vinaigrette.
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled octopus, celery hearts, Vidalia, Sicilian oregano.
Raviolo al' Uovo
Farm egg, ricotta, black truffle.

Crudo
Tonno
Tuna tartare, Sicilian oil, Tabasco mayo, fett'unta.
Hamachi
Blood orange, pickled fennel, citrus basil oil.
Salmone
Faroe island salmon, chive emulsion, lemon oil, crispy shallot.

Dinner Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Tomato, fior di latte, basil, Parmigiano.
Piccante Pizza
Spicy salami, Calabrian chili, fior di latte, tomato.
Taleggio Pizza
Taleggio cheese, caramelized onion, truffle.
Pesto Pizza
Basil pesto, fior di latte, ricotta.

Dinner Secondi
Branzino
Mediterranean sea bass, caramelized fennel, citrus pesto.
Pesce Spada
Swordfish poached in olive oil, salmoriglio, artichoke, caper, green olive, chili.
Salmone
Grilled salmon, olivada, charred trevisano.
Dry Aged Bestecca alla Maremmana
Certified Angus prime porterhouse, rosemary rubbed, carved table-side.
18 oz. Bone-In Aged NY Strip
CAB prime, vine tomato, roasted garlic, saba.
Chicken Parmesan
Bianco di napoli tomato, basil, fior di latte mozzarella.
Pollo
Amish chicken, salsa verde, grilled lemon, crispy potato.
Braciola di Maiale
Single bone chop, cipollini agrodolce.

Contorni
Broccoli Rabe
Chili and pecorino.
Tuscan Potatoes
Extra virgin and rosemary.
Oyster Mushrooms
Ricotta salata.

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Recent Reviews

Over the years we have kept coming back for more at one of the finest restaurants in New York city, Cucina 8 1/2. The restaurant is extraordinary in so many ways. The ambience and design of Cucina is so elegant and beautifully appointed with a stunning staircase that signals to all diners that their descent down to the dining area was going to be a very special, indeed. The food is delicious with its Mediterranean favorites and imaginative creations that are delivered to tables...
December 2024
Went on Christmas Eve with my family of 4. Very friendly and great team of workers that served us. Even the server gave us extra plates of pasta and side dishes that weren't on the menu that day. Perfect ambiance. Would highly recommend.
December 2024
This was the first restaurant we've been to for a special occasion that actually treated our occasion special. We came here to celebrate our anniversary and they did several touches to commemorate the occasion. The food was good, but the chicken parm, Cesar salad, and apple crusted dessert were my favorite of the things we tried. This spot is a must if you want to celebrate a special occasion.
December 2024

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Cucina 8 1/2

9 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
(212) 829-0812