Before heading back home, I stopped in at Cucina di Gerardo in Island Pond for takeout dinner…read more During the pandemic (2020), they were only open for dinner takeout counter service and their cozy dining room was closed. Masks are required and there is hand sanitizer and disposable masks near the entrance.
This low key Italian restaurant serve up a variety of homecooked Italian dinners including the traditional pasta dishes, baked pasta dishes, specialty Italian dishes, pizzas (no bacon or hamburger options), calzones, 10" subs, appetizers, salads, and desserts. Beer and wine also offered. The prices are moderate, most dinners with bread $8.95-$21.95 range. It's cash only here.
I ordered the Chicken Romano ($18.95 plus tax) with Penne Pasta, which was ready in 25 minutes and packed to go as promised, freshly prepared in the open kitchen area behind the counter. The dinner portion was generous, al dente cooked penne pasta tossed with tender pieces of boneless chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, romano cheese, seasonings, in a white wine sauce. This dish was mildly spicy with hearty flavors. The side of slices of Italian bread were very firm, dipping into EVOO with spices and fresh crushed garlic. I enjoyed the Chicken Romano over 3 meals at home.
I would definitely return here for dinner, hopefully once things return to normal.
Gravel Parking lot across the street for customers.