Cucina 8 1/2

Atmosphere of this place was off….awkward vibes Food presentation of the food was also not impressive to me but the service was friendly

Lovely music played by singer and pianist. The ambiance is great and so is the food. I had their passionatta cocktail and spaghetti Al lemon. Overall lovely experience at the restaurant.

The food was fresh, tasty, well seasoned and a delight to eat. The service is top notch. Everyone is super nice, friendly and attentive to all guests. The atmosphere is beautiful. You can sense the pride and love they placed in the design, the atmosphere and the food. Everything is BEAUTIFUL !! Liz is Amazing ! Please stop by and say hi to her ! Drinks are strong and delicious. All you need is One but order 3 because the ambience is very nice.

Incredibly impressed with our lunch at Cucina 8 1/2. I can’t stop thinking about the cavatelli and can’t wait to go back. The cocktails were delicious and fun, the vibe is great, and the food is amazing. A+ midtown dining experience!

Branzino Superb! Cucina 81/2 restaurant has a diverse mediteranean menu. Spacious and professonal environment. Accommodating staff Elizabeth our server was great to select a perfect Chianti wine from Italy. The Branzino dish with citrus slices and Fennel salad was fresh & full of harmonious flavors. Rebecca’s dessert selection was exciting. Easter Crème Brûlée and Orange cake. Will visit again with our family.

Stumbled across this place looking for a lunch spot. We were with the kids and the manager made us feel very welcome but it looks like a great spot for date night or an evening out with friends. The lounge looks like a comfy yet stylish place for cocktails. Seating is spread out nicely in the dining room so you’re not on top of other tables. Food and service were great but the manager and staff put in a lot of personal touches that made the dining experience memorable!

Absolutely loved the food. Got the burrata app and ricotta ravioli. Finished off my meal with the tiramisu, and all were fantastic. 5/5 across the board definitely recommend

This restaurant is a real find! Rebecca, our waitress, was amazing—always attentive. The food was incredible, especially the tuna tartar and octopus. Plus, having a live pianist was a fantastic bonus!

Got charged twice for dinner, paid cash at the place, then my credit card used for the reservation got charged again, never got an answer from the manager, no one would respond. Unfortunately because food was really good, but service is awful, the waitress was serving us reluctantly, had to order 4 different people for a bottle of wine.

Excellent cocktails, delicious food and super friendly staff. This place is a gem!