Pietro Cucina Italiana

4.7

585 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

New York City restaurateurs Pietro and Kelly Molendini took over the classic St. James farmhouse turned restaurant. The former co-owners of Vite Vinosteria in Astoria, Queens, who had moved from the city to Centerport, spent the summer renovating the dining room to a modern, clean look with neutral tones and contemporary artwork from Pietro Molendini's native Rome. They also expanded the bar from about four to 11 seats.

Pietro Molendini has spent 30 years in the food industry, with a decade of that at Cipriani and stints at both Bar Pitti and Da Silvano. Along the way, he met chef Fabian Garcia Manca, who eventually headed the kitchen at Vito Vinosteria and now joins the Molendini’s in St. James. Kelly Molendini said Manca and her husband scour the tristate area and beyond for ingredients. "They are never home," she joked, and said that the pair source some of their meat from the Bronx, burrata from New Jersey and dried pasta from Italy and Sicily.
Closed 11/17/2022 for private party

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Phone number
(631) 862-6129
Website
http://www.pietro631.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
404 N Country Rd, St. James, NY 11780
Neighborhood
St. James
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Burrata Pugliese$17.95
imported burrata, homegrown roasted peppers, confit cherry tomato basil
Panzerotti Salentini$13.95
two deep fried pockets stuffed with mozzarella, tomato, basil, mozzarella, Italian ham
Cozze alla Calabrese$18.95
mussels sautéed in white wine sauce, calabrian peppers, garlic, shallots, crushed tomatoes
Polpette Al Pecorino$15.95
prime angus beef meatballs, pecorino romano, tomato sauce
Parmigiana di Melanzane$14.95
eggplant parmigiana, tomato, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil
Polpo alla Griglia$23.95
grilled octopus served with potatoes, tomato, artisanal salad, avocado cream
Arancini alla Siciliana$16.95
homemade crispy saffron rice balls with short rib ragu & besciamella sauce
Salumi Misti$24.95
chef's selection of imported cured meats
Formaggi Misti$21.95
chef's selection of imported cheeses

Le Insalate / Salad

Insalata dello Chef$13.95
artisanal lettuce, dry fruit, red wine-aged goat cheese
Insalata Fresca$12.95
string beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, basil
Insalata di Pomodori$12.95
organic tomatoes, celery, basil
Insalata di Endivia$14.95
endive, gorgonzola, walnuts, green apple, organic honey

Le Paste / Pasta

Paccheri di Gragnano$20.95
rigatoni from gragnano, prime angus short rib ragu
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$19.95
homemade pappardelle, traditional bolognese sauce
Gnocchi Verdi$19.95
homemade spinach & potato dumplings, white truffle cream sauce, parmigiano reggiano
Tortelloni con Burrata$23.95
tortelloni stuffed with burrata in butter & crispy sage sauce
Linguine alle Vongole$24.95
new zealand clams, light tomato sauce
Lasagna Rustica$23.95
chestnuts, veal ragu, porcini mushrooms
Risotto of the Day
made daily, ask your server
- Market Price

IL Pesce / Seafood

Salmone Selvatico$32.95
roasted wild salmon, pesto, vegetable ratatouille

Le Carni / Meats

Pollo Arrosto con Patate$24.95
roasted organic chicken marinated in chimichurri, served with roasted potatoes
Controfiletto alla Griglia$37.95
grilled prime sirloin, homemade almond pesto, french fries
Stinco di Agnello Stufato$31.95
lamb shank stew, creamy polenta
Petto di Anatra$27.95
roast duck breast with orange sauce, chickpea pureé

Contorni / Sides

Cavolfiore$7.95
sautéed cauliflower
Broccoli di Rape$7.95
sautéed
Vegetali alla Griglia$7.95
seasonal grilled vegetables
Fagiolini Aglio e Olio$7.95
french string beans sautéed in garlic-olive oil

What 585 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Suffolk
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pietro Cucina Italiana offers "exceptional food and service" with a warm, inviting ambiance that feels like dining with friends. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian food" and "perfectly cooked dishes." The attentive staff and owner Pietro's hospitality enhance the experience. Live music and a diverse menu create a "relaxing and satisfying" dining atmosphere.

585 Reviews

D
DONALD
VIP
New York City
144 reviews
5.0
144 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional food and service at Pietro's One of our go to places for a great meal and spectacular service.
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Stephen
New York City
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu had a lot of good choices and there was a special menu as well with prices. My wife ordered off the regular menu and her choice was a whole chicken and it was very good I ordered off the special menu which was stuff pork chop which was very dry and disappointing. The wine list was good with many bottles under $50. My real complaint is that the bottom of the menu stated they would add a 4% to your bill if you use a credit card In New York State the restaurant has the right to charge a fee if you use a credit card but the way they are doing violates the law. To comply you need to show both prices on the menu or charge the full price with the 4% and you can discount for cash, you can’t up charge a posted price.
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Wesley
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a cozy delicious dinner for two.
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Steven
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was phenomenal service and food was top tier I was a little miffed I had a reservation and we sat outside as compared to being inside. But otherwise highly recommend!!
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Joanne
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had a reservation for 6:00 was seated promptly in the covered outdoor seating area. Would have preferred the inner dining area as we were by the entrance so door kept opening and closing although there was a heater the temperature of hot and cold was an issue for some of our guests. The food was delicious and service was good. The owner always greets us as if we were regular customers as we have been there before always makes you feel welcome. I would recommend this establishment.
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Shelly
VIP
New York City
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the riceballs and the Ceasar salad. For dinner we had the pork chop and the tagliatelle with broccoli rabe and sausage. Everything was fabulous
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Alyssa
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. The waitstaff and owner were wonderful. Can’t wait to go back
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Edward
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time at Pietro's. The food is exceptional, and the staff go out of their way to make sure everyone is comfortable and happy!
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DONALD
VIP
New York City
144 reviews
5.0
144 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food and service, our go to place for wonderful food , ambiance and service.
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Carole
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff is amazing. Dinner as always was delicious. ❤️
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Pietro Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 862-6129.

Pietro Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 585 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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404 N Country Rd, St. James, NY 11780

Additional information

Neighborhood
St. James
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.pietro631.com/
Phone number
(631) 862-6129

Pietro Cucina Italiana

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Antipasti / Appetizer

Burrata Pugliese$17.95

Panzerotti Salentini$13.95

Cozze alla Calabrese$18.95

Polpette Al Pecorino$15.95

Parmigiana di Melanzane$14.95

Polpo alla Griglia$23.95

Arancini alla Siciliana$16.95

Salumi Misti$24.95

Formaggi Misti$21.95

Le Insalate / Salad

Insalata dello Chef$13.95

Insalata Fresca$12.95

Insalata di Pomodori$12.95

Insalata di Endivia$14.95

Le Paste / Pasta

Paccheri di Gragnano$20.95

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$19.95

Gnocchi Verdi$19.95

Tortelloni con Burrata$23.95

Linguine alle Vongole$24.95

Lasagna Rustica$23.95

Risotto of the Day

IL Pesce / Seafood

Salmone Selvatico$32.95

Le Carni / Meats

Pollo Arrosto con Patate$24.95

Controfiletto alla Griglia$37.95

Stinco di Agnello Stufato$31.95

Petto di Anatra$27.95

Contorni / Sides

Cavolfiore$7.95

Broccoli di Rape$7.95

Vegetali alla Griglia$7.95

Fagiolini Aglio e Olio$7.95

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