So wonderful to have a great restaurant like Cuccias in our community. They are serving quality and high level food consistently night after night. The ambience is intimate and yet lively. The serving staff is knowledgeable and often are family members in the restaurant business. I've never had a bad experience at this restaurant And enjoy going here year after year. read more

Second disappointing dinner in a row. Cuccia's is clearly understaffed and under trained. Service was slow to nonexistent. Had to remind wait staff that we order wine and what our dinner order was as they only delivered half of it. Took another 20 minutes to complete the order. Our waitress was nonexistent. The whole dinner was a complete disaster. I am afraid that Gina has added more tables then her kitchen and staff can handle in a professional manner. Graeagle needs another restaurant. read more

We come to Cuccia's every year as the feature dinner during our golf trip. Gina treats us like regulars (which we are, just once a year). Food is awesome and the service is excellent. We were a party of 12 and our server, Traci, handled our group with finesse and responsiveness and always with a smile. The restaurant was packed and yet we were made to feel special. Clearly, we'll keep coming back!! read more

We highly recommend this restaurant! We went on Wednesday for their 1/2 bottle wine special. The food was all fantastic. read more

Cuccia's - Bread with Balsamic Oil Dip - Italian Near Me - Graeagle, California

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Excellent restaurant, very good service, good food. We really didn't expect to find this good an Italian restaurant in a small town like Graeagle, but we were pleasantly surprised. If you are going there, and the weather is good, sit in the outside porch. It's screened in so there are few insects. The menu is typical with all of the staples, the wine list is good and the wine is half price on Wednesdays, etc. Highly recommended. Merritt Weisinger Spanish Springs, NV read more

Food is fantastic as always , plates warm and everything feels fresh. I fell their pain being short handed. Dining outside weather is perfect and Sacchetti , butter nut squash ravioli all yummy. I hope things continue to improve for them read more

Just excellent food. I eat out all over the place all over our state, and it is easily my favorite place to eat.

We had a great experience fir our group dinner here. We were seated promptly and enjoyed fabulous service and wonderful food choices. We will be back next year read more

DO NOT COME HERE WITH KIDS. The service is incredibly slow, which might be acceptable to the retirees that dine here, but was way too slow for families with hungry children. We came here on a Thursday night with a reservation and it took 80 minutes to receive our entrees after ordering. 80 minutes! It didn't appear that any other tables were served any faster but I definitely do not recommend that families eat here. Service is way too slow. read more

We have been here before and it was really good, but this time I left a message for a reservation ( that is the only way to do it ) and they didn't call back. I called them back near opening and the abruptly told me they were full tonight. Disappointing for sure. read more

OMG! How is it possible to have such a delicious meal from start to finish, friendly, fast and attentive service and great ambience in such an out of the way location? The four of us had an early 5:00 reservation and sat out on the screened porch, so we could enjoy the view of the meadows and mountains in the distance. I would recommend reserving early because the restaurant was packed an hour later. For starters the garlic dip and bread is a must-have! Imagine dipping fresh baked bread in a concoction of whole roasted cloves of sweet garlic smothered in a warm gooey blue cheese and olive oil mixture - heaven! I ordered the butternut squash in a creamy white wine sauce with basil and roasted cherry tomatoes minus the prosciutto because I am a vegetarian. The butternut squash was not too sweet and the pasta was perfectly al dente. Entrees include a choice of soup or salad. The waitress assured me the red pepper soup was completely vegetarian. It was perfectly seasoned and bowl-licking good. I rarely order dessert especially after such hefty servings but I couldn't resist sharing a light, but moist, lemon cake with lemon whipped cream frosting. The four of us are from the Bay Area and have had our share of good Italian food, but we all agreed this meal was superb. We decided we will return to the area next year and make a beeline to Cuccia's. Bravo Cuccia! read more

I love this place service and food is always very good. Indoor and outdoor dining in a beautiful setting. Everything I have ordered here over the past years has been great. The menu has a great selection along with the wine selections. read more

Great spot near Clio to have a nice dinner. We chose to sit outside and it was perfect. The food and service were great. However my husband did say that his Frutti di Mare was a bit under-seasoned. I enjoyed the Calamari Steak. The service was friendly and on point. We will definitely be back! read more

If you are passing through the area, having a meal here is a must. Authentic, fresh, delicious Italian fare with a very good wine list. The staff is friendly and the owner is on hand to offer the best pairings. Chicken Marsala was delish and the Halibut was so fresh, I could not believe we were high up in the mountains, 300 miles from the coast. read more

Warning if you have health issues, only one potty, shared with both genders. WTH. It's been a few years since I visited maybe it has changed. I won't be back. My low rating is not for the food but for customer consideration. By the way I don't have issues just advising. But hey you never know when nature calls. read more

Cuccia's catered my son's wedding rehearsal dinner! It was fabulous! My son n daughter in law just wanted pizza! We had delicious pizzas AND a chicken pasta dish that was wonderful!! Plus 2 salads - greens and a Caesar!! Thank you so much Gina - it was a successful night!! read more

We had an awesome meal. Most of our party had the halibut in picata sauce. The service was excellent We would recommend this restaurant any time you are in Graegle area. The wine selection is great too. read more

They have sacchetti and lemon cake. Everyone that works there are just the nicest people too

The food is superb, the service was wonderful and the ambiance is comfortable and inviting. The servers are all very good and pleasant and the owner welcomes you at the door. My favorite the Chicken Piccata. read more

Classy with excellent service and exquisite food. Truly a gem in Graegle. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting or living in the area.

We liked the takeout so much, that we went back a second night. Laporte pizza and garlic bread the first night. Fantastic! Perfect for all of you garlic lovers - roasted garlic cloves on the pizza. Chicken Gorgonzola Fettuccine for the second night, so rich and flavorful. Absolutely perfect. A side of cheesy bread was good, we didn't know that there was bread and olive oil balsamic to go with the meal, which was really great. Even with the coronavirus procedures in effect, the service was great, food was ready to pick up in under 20 minutes, and friendly faces were there to greet us both nights. I look forward to dining in next time. If there is a better place to eat in the area, I would be surprised. Looking forward to our next trip to Cuccia's! read more

We have dined at Cuccia's about 10 times now, most recently this evening. Each time the dinner was perfect. The food is delicious, the service is excellent. The wine list is first rate though we brought our own this evening, the $20 corking fee is fair. Gina, the owner, is always present making sure everything is right. Cuccia's is my favorite Italian restaurant anywhere. read more

Last night, 7/18/2023, our plans to have dinner at another establishment in the area were unexpectedly cancelled. Cuccia's was the only other option at that time on a Tuesday, however, we know and respect that they typically require reservations. My 24 year old son ran up to see if on the off chance they could take us. Even though it was obvious that they were actually very busy, they welcomed the three of us without reservations and we went on to have an incredible dinner with a wonderfully gracious and accommodating staff!! Dinners at Cuccias are consistently delicious and their staff are hardworking, personable, and friendly. And don't miss an opportunity to visit their other establishment in Blairsden...The Vyne! read more

Great wine list. Food was good. Pasta and veges needed salt. Awesome garlic bread. Food delivery was slow due to very busy; lots of pizzas going out the door; they must be really good. Lots of attention from staff. I would come back! read more

Love dining at Cuccia's! The food is always delicious and extremely consistent. Very large portions and served with a smile. The owner and staff make every dining experience terrific. The lasagna is out of this world! Highly recommend. read more

Everything was outstanding! Great service and quality food. We left a last minute voice message request and were seated before our requested reservation time, as it turned out Wednesday is 1/2 of bottles of wine! Great experience, cannot wait for a return visit!!!!!! read more

have tried twice unsuccessfully to get in. the person wh answers the phone is very nasty and doesn't even try to be accommodating.

The food was good and the ambiance was nice. The service was neither of these things. I'm guessing they don't get a lot of gay customers and they clearly don't want any. The hostess was somewhere between rude and homophobic... after warmly greeting other customers, she ignored us for as long as she could before seating us. She avoided eye contact and only grinned at us when we ordered a bottle of wine. The bartender was very sweet, but it was her 1st day. The hostess was very efficient but she made it clear that we were not welcome. The rest of the service was awkward and a customer stared at us. If you are white and heterosexual, then you would probably like it here, and they will like you. Otherwise be prepared to be treated like a paraiah. read more

Have visited Cuccia's several times and have been consistently very satisfied with the overall dining experience. We've been seated in both the interior and exterior seating areas and have thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. The outdoor porch seating offers views of the Mohawk Valley. However, my personal preference is for the indoor seating. This restaurant is on the site of the former Mohawk Cafe, and Cuccia's is a real upgrade -- they have done a great job of renovating and updating the interior in all respects. The ambiance definitely exceeds expectations for this rather "off the beaten path" mountain restaurant destination. Seating is comfortable, tables are well spaced, and there also is an impressive antique bar area. On each visit I have made a reservation in advance and would recommend that you also do so (particularly on weekends) as the restaurant has regularly appeared to either be fully booked or nearly booked. As a family-owned restaurant, Cuccia's does a very nice job of welcoming their guests, engaging in friendly conversation, and just plain making you feel at home. Servers obviously are working hard to be responsive to all tables, but remain personable and attentive. Service time has been satisfactory. A few of the dishes which I have enjoyed and would recommend include the Veal Parmigiana, Sacchetti (a pasta), and the Salmon is done very nicely. The Garlic Bread is a surprisingly tasty accompaniment to each of these selections. I also particularly have enjoyed both the Red and White Wine Flights, each of which consist of 3 separate 2 ounce (or so) glasses of different varietals. On one occasion because they had just run out of one of the 3 wines in the flight that was listed on the menu, I was offered a complimentary dessert wine. This was unexpected and a clear indication of their desire to make your visit meet or exceed expectations !!! read more

Cuccia's - Italian Near Me - Graeagle, California

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The 2 stars are mostly for the place. I love Italian food so I can have a objective opinion based in all my experiences in different Italian restaurants. Negative: we were waiting for more than 15' to be attended by the hosted. Nobody noticed that we were waiting just one regular costumer who apologizes for the situation (we had a reservation). When we were seated we waited other 10' until somebody offered us water. - I had the chicken parmigiana. It was very bland and the chicken was swimming in sauce and cheese. My husband had the chicken Marsala and it was tasteless. Very expensive dishes for the quality of food. $19 each Positive: it's a nice restaurant and ambience. The bread with the olive oil and balsamic was very good. read more

Cuccia's - Chicken parmigiana (to much sauce and cheese) Bland - Italian Near Me - Graeagle, California

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Cussias was a welcome surprise. Very well run and engaging. Pretty close to white linen and up in Gods country Graeagle. We did show up at 5pm with reservations (Weds.) and glad we did. Upon leaving there was a line out the door. Food was above par and service was outstanding. That makes it for me dining out. my Ravioli was great and the only comment was seasoning could have been more in pasta than Marinara. Thats my own chef comment. But very good as I'm having rest of it for dinner tonight. I believe Gina is the owner and was pretty busy handling lots of apparent " special anniversary and birthday" guest with no reservations. Really a welcome discovery in a restaurant. Guest were very polite too when seated. well done! Al read more

Starting with the positive, the staff were very nice and we didn't wait too long for anything. The food was pretty good. Not exceptionally delicious (for example, the Italian dressing tasted like it came from a bottle; I'd expect better for an Italian restaurant) but not bad. Now the negative - FOOD ALLERGIES BEWARE. There were 2 items our table ordered which had ingredients that were NOT listed on the menu, or a different ingredient was listed. I had the Farmer's Market salad, which on their menu AND the website says "goat cheese" but it came with blue cheese. YUCK. The waitress said they never serve it with goat cheese and don't even have goat cheese, like I was wrong for expecting it. She didn't offer to remake or get me something else. The other item was the Parma pizza, which the menu(s) BOTH say just "Prosciutto and cheese", but there was a layer of arugula over the entire pizza. UPDATE YOUR MENUS, CUCCIA'S!! read more

Super restaurant with generous portions, caring attentive staff, wonderful menu and sublime pizza. They were also very patient with our two young boys. Really glad we went there and hope to be back again soon. read more

While staying at Clio's River Edge we got takeout from Cuccia's and ate it down at the park in Graeagle and it was delicious. I don't know if it's possible to overdose in garlic but after that Garlic Dip we came close and it was so worth it. The roasted garlic cloves and olive oil and blue cheese was so delicious we were using our pizza crust to mop up all the leftovers. We also had the calamari appetizer, which caught my wife off guard because she was anticipating friend calamari rings. The sliced calamari steak strips were tender and delicious. The breading had a nice balanced seasoning that didn't overpower the flavor of the meat. Lastly we had the eureka peak pizza. Obviously we live garlic since we went with a pizza that had garlic cream sauce and more roasted cloves but it was delicious. The crust was thin but light and fluffy. Our daughter is only 1 and is a very picky eater but she wouldn't put the pizza down. All in all it was delicious and very very good. I would love to eat here again next time we're in town. Maybe dine-in. The area is so beautiful but you add in the bonus of Cuccia's and it's a no brained that we're already planning our next trip back. read more

Amazing food and service. Ordered fettuccine with sausage , veal , and the cheesy bread. Delicious!!

You wouldn't expect to find a dining experience like this tucked away in a little mountain town, but I'll put Cuccia's up with any Italian place I've ever been. SUCH good food with generous portions, a great wine list and a super friendly staff. During the summer, you can't beat the porch dining, but the dining room itself is elegant and cozy. One of our favorite places to eat in the Graeagle area. read more

We were pleasantly surprised as it was the only place open in the area on a Tuesday. Nice, friendly service. The food was great. We'll be back. read more

Had dinner with my boyfriend two weeks ago and we loved the place, the service was really good and their pizzas were amazing! read more

Cuccia's - Italian Near Me - Graeagle, California

Incredible find. The service was impecable and the food was amazing. They have a great wine list as well. Whether you love pasta or pizza, you will be pleasantly surprised by the combination of ingredients melting in your mouth. Lastly, this establishment has great ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Overall? OK I have been here three or so times. First time was great and they were busy so from my experience working in the food service I can understand long wait times on some food. We were out in the patio so the temp and noise level was great. Second time was an ok experience. It wasnt as busy but it did seem that people were very busy running around doing this and that. Without that many people in the dinning room it got VERY loud. Third time was kind of a cluster f***. It started of great, we got there about 15 minutes before opening and they took us in without an reservation (it was a last minute choice). They got us seated and got everything rolling. The problems started coming up when about every 2-3 minutes they would come by asking if we needed anything or if we were ready to order. They kept repeating the specials, which I get but after the 3-4th time let if go man. When we did finally figure out what we wanted there was no one in sight to take our order, about 15 minutes later someone came and took our order. After our food came out they went back to their ever 3 minute check-in. I appreciate attentiveness but there comes a time where that is too much. The part that really bugs me is at the end when we were paying we went to split the check some on a card and some with cash. Our bill was pretty sizable (125$) considering we had 5 people and we put about 50$ on the card and the rest was going to be in cash which we gave them 100$. when the receipt came back they had charged all 125$ onto the card and kept the 100$ as well. Im sorry but the service was not 80% tip worthy so change please? We ended up getting that straightened out but at the end it was not a great first time experience for our friends that we were bringing out there.The food was great but make sure you are paying attention to your bill if you are doing anything other than 100% full payment, they might blank out a little. read more