Pietro Cucina Italiana

4.7

563 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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

Popular dishes

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 563 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Pietro Cucina Italiana offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its friendly staff and "lovely outdoor ambience," it's a favorite spot for many. The menu features "delicious regional dishes" and a great wine selection. Despite occasional seating delays, guests consistently praise the "amazing food" and welcoming atmosphere.

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Pietro Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

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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

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Gnocchi al Tartufo

Gnocchi Verdi

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

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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