Strolling through the Financial District and we gor hungry, so we found this pizza place and decided to give it a try. Service was quick, and there was seating inside to enjoy the pizza. Pizza was OK, not the best I've ever eaten but affordable and great when you're hungry. read more

Cucina Bene - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Everything was great. The pizza was absolutely delicious and so was the service. Will definitely be back next time in New York City.

This is a small pizzeria hidden on a side street in the Financial District. I had few regular slices here and the pizza was not bad even late night. Slices are very very thin so if you don't like thin slices you will not like this place. Also these slices have very little cheese and sauce on them unlike the classic NYC pizza. The service was good and got my slices quickly however it was very late and no one else was there. read more

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Quick service ! 10min for a reg pie and a pepperoni pie on a Sunday night Ambiance is ehhhh, not as clean or homie as I would have hoped Pizza was VERY VERY salty... I don't think I've ever had pizza that salty in my life. A bit disappointing read more

The food was very good,very New York Italian food I ordered the ravioli and it was very good the service was very nice and respectful. The ambiance was nice. It was simple and quiet little joint very cute and good for sit down food not so much a quick bite but overall I recommend coming here read more

As far a a NYC pizzeria it is everything you'd expect it to be. The pizzas are perfectly average but cheap, there is indoor seating with some TVs, and the staff is curt but polite. However, the pizza I got looked a little old and tired, but was still perfectly passable. read more

Cucina Bene - Sausage pizza, Buffalo chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

The pizza is very pricey and it's not that good. Very dry, almost no toppings, and the flavor choices are not great at all. There are many better options nearby and I'm not sure why you would choose this. read more

girl at the register was very rude had a nasty attitude should not be working the front if she lacks customer service skills

Pick up or delivery only due to covid. Pizza is amazing, loaded with fresh topping. Crust was thin and crispy, cant go wrong with that combination. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Ordered pick-up through their website, estimated time was on point. Definitely a great spot for a good NY pizza. read more

Cucina Bene - a pizza in a box - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely disgusting overpriced pizza! How this place still conducts business is beyond me. I feel liked I just paid $20 for a pie version of Mama Celeste pizza......YUCK! read more

Cucina Bene - Where this pizza belongs! It's so bad the birds wouldn't eat it. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered a Philly cheesesteak came out quickly and tasted great place feels very homey

All I have try is their Cheese Pizza, not because I am cheap, but because they offer a great deal. Good, tasty pizza. 2 Slices for $5 + Soda, No taxes, No extra fees. Some oregano, some Parmesan cheese and you are good to go. Their pizza is not the Best Best Best One, but the flavor is among the bestSs and the slices are pretty big. read more

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Solid, clean neighborhood pizzeria joint, located on an assuming side street just a block away from Wall Street. Crust was light and fresh, a bit crispier and less doughy than the classic NY experience but delicious nonetheless; my chicken and mushroom slice had a generous portion of both toppings. This place also features Turkish juices and sodas on top of the standard American fare. Plenty of tables indoors, service was quick and friendly. read more

Old pizza that has been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. I saw all the sad-looking pizza on display (several pies just sitting out), but decided to try it anyway. They warmed the pizza up in the oven for me, but a second warmup doesn't fix anything about the pizza. You can find a better pizza, well, anywhere. Minimal sauce, hard crust, clumpy cheese. Gave it 2 stars instead of 1 simply because the garlic rolls were delicious, and it was decently priced ($12 for a can of soda, garlic knots, and 2 slices of pizza). read more

If you're a fan of garlic knots, you have to try the ones at Cucina Bene. They're amazingly soft and extremely garlicky. I keep ordering garlic knots for takeout from here because they're just that good. I'm still trying to figure out what other dishes Cucina Bene excels in, but I haven't had much luck. I've had the baked ziti but it tasted too bland. The buffalo wings aren't too bad but super tiny. The lasagna was served in a circular tray and only a small area in the center of the tray had meat. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE! We found mold in the food and when asked for a refund, the man behind the counter was extremely rude and argued (at that point, the mold had not been discovered). read more

Sooooooo I was looking for something to eat and came across this place here. Ordered me a grilled chicken salad. So the lady was like you are gonna like it. And I very much did like it. I seldom eat tomatoes but with this salad I ate them lol. Only thing is red onions would have made it extra good for me. I was really good I wanted to try and take some home but i couldn't and I'm nice and full read more

Cucina Bene - Very very good salad. You get a good full plate too - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Lunch special is really good here, two slices + soda for $5 standard slice of NY....nothing extra special but still good They also have a huge TV which at the time I went, they had the news on....nice spot to go for lunch to get away from work! read more

Very standard NY slice. I know they make the dough fresh everyday, but I'm pretty sure most places do. As far as ingredients go, they're probably not organic or top of the line. The pizza doesn't have a wow factor, but if you're just really hungry and want to have a slice, this is fine. I should mention that they renovated the interior since I've moved down here. It's nicer and cleaner than it used to be. I can't remember if the prices went up since I wouldn't consider myself a regular. I think it's a bit overpriced for what you're getting... Other places in the area can be more expensive, but they're ingredients are much better quality. read more

If I was getting ready to slit my wrists and wanted a slice of pizza to match my head space, I'd make a stop here before heading to my favorite bar with a juke box for a last drink. Quite the depressing ambiance in this place. As a rubbery, almost inedible looking pie lays on the counter without a single slice missing, you begin to ponder how you wound up in such an establishment in NYC. For pizza nonetheless. As you look over the empty dining room where you can practically hear a fly's wings slapping against each other, you say to yourself, how? read more

Pizza is good if you prefer a thinner crust and lighter sauce. But, like all of the reviewer's have said, expect the pizza to have been sitting out for a while. The place feels dirty, from the garbage piled high right outside to the apparent dust bunnies hanging off of every ceiling feature. I've also always been disappointed in the service. Think, two guys that barely speak English, watching the Hallmark Channel from the customer seating. I am a repeat customer, but moreso because I can consistently expect the same thing each time - decent pizza, terrible everything else. After tonight however, I will no longer recommend Cucina Bene. Tonight, I asked one of the workers how much for a pie (debating whether to buy 4 slices or the whole shebang). He said, "$44". I was taken aback but he wasn't kidding. The menu board was way too busy for me to sort through and I didn't want to deal with it so I said "no, that's ok", and walked out. Afterwards, he chased me down and said, "ok, for you, "$42". I was actually now offended because the only reason I could think that they could pull this off was that I looked like an aloof tourist (insert whatever stereotype you might have about a person from a minority group here). My mind almost never goes here, but I've never been treated like this. After this experience, I now recall two other experiences - last time I was there, another worker was similarly sketchy when ringing me up, as if he was trying to see if he could pull off charging me a few extra bucks. It was sketchy to the point that it raised my spider senses, but I let it go because, hey, it's a New York City small business, right? The other time was during Hurricane Sandy - nobody had any power or running water, but Cucina Bene was nonetheless selling (ostensibly unsanitary) pizza at outrageous prices. I think the mind tends to push these things into the deep recesses until something catalyzes it into the forward part and now, I am done with Cucina Bene once and for all. read more

Stopped in while walking around in the Wall Street area. Pizzas were by the slice and very good. They also whipped up a quick shrimp parm sandwich, using breaded shrimp. Smallish eatery had multiple regulars eating late lunch on a rainy day with a down market. read more

Cucina Bene - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I had a slice of pepperoni pizza and it was LOADED with oil. When I picked it up it was dripping. Disgusting

Grabbed some pizza at Cucina Bene on Tuesday evening. Below average pizza in a shop that was too dirty for the number of customers visiting. Quality: From the moment I first looked at the pizza on display I could tell I was not going to be excited. They did not look attractive and heated up it got no better. The crust on the end was nearly non-existent and hard as a rock. The sauce was extremely salty and it was very light on cheese. The Buffalo Chicken Slice was strips of greasy chicken that did not really heat up and had no buffalo flavor. The Ricotta and Spinach Slice was probably the best of the three I tried as it moved away from their usual sauce and cheese. Quantity: Standard NY Pizza Slice size. Value: $3.00 for a Cheese Slice. $4.00 for Chicken Cutlet Pizza Slice and Ricotta and Spinach Slice. Ambiance: Cucina Bene is down a side street very close to the NY Stock Exchange in the Financial District of Manhattan. The shop is small and easy to miss. Inside it is long and deep with a small eating area up front and the counter in the back right area. They had a single television showing news towards the front and hip-hop music playing in the background. Crowd: One other person in the shop, who was shouting at someone on the phone the entire time. Service: Many of the tables were dirty and covered with trays and plates. The hidden garbage in the front makes it tough for customers to know where to deposit trash and none of the staff seemed interested in cleaning up. Parking: Extremely challenging parking situation. read more

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It is a hidden gem and if you like old-school garlic knots and calzone this is a place for you to go to. I love calling in for my order and in 10 minutes Asel it is already done. The bag even includes napkins and a fork and knife plastic set without me asking. Love that level customer service and I strongly recommend coming here. The calzone is very good read more

Never like writing bad reviews but this place was gross my man grabbed the pizza with his hands no gloves. Then i watched him clean the counter with a towel then use the same towel to wipe off the pizza cutter, then proceed to cut a fresh pizza with it.... read more

Good thin crust pizza. Nice unique selection of pizza. The pizza on display doesn't look appealing but the pizza is actually good. read more

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What in the hell is this "slice" of pizza? I can't believe I paid 2.75 for a baby slice of pizza in Manhattan. The guy at the front couldn't understand what ONE GROWN UP SLICE OF PIZZA WAS. Seriously... go elsewhere. read more

Cucina Bene - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

honestly some of the cheapest pizza I've ever had.. Especially for New York City pizza.. It was way overpriced for pizza that's worth a dollar.. there's better dollar slice pizza than this place .. the chicken roll had maybe half a chicken cutlet at most and it had no sauce in it and it cost 9 bucks.. It was horrible couldn't even finish it.. I've never wrote a review before but this place was so bad and overpriced I had to smh.. read more

Cucina Bene is just simply excellent. Also a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. My friend had Ricotta and Spinach Slice, which I tried and also loved. It was so flavorsome. I do not have any complaints. Service is excellent. Great location, nice atmosphere will be back soon. read more

Honestly, with pizza, I'm not too picky. If I'm coming home from work late on a Friday night or was out at a happy hour a bit too long and want pizza, I'll come here. Cucina Bene's open till midnight daily, which helps for trying to get late night food fast. I usually only get 2 cheese slices (maybe 3 if I'm greedy) to go. No pies and nothing special. I judge pizza spots on whether they're cheap and whether they can make the easiest thing ever: cheese pizza. Cucina Bene passes the test for me. read more

It's just getting worse. At my fourth bite into my slice, she had said "motherfucker" five times. What a foul-mouth w(b)itch. Totally turned my stomach. I got up and walked out. Customers do not need to hear her shit-mouth. If she is that upset all of the time, get a new job. If she just likes to curse, get an education as this is NOT customer service. read more

Best baklava ever. "But this is a pizza shop." I know, I can't explain it. Don't ask questions, just ask for baklava. Everything else here is great too. My go-to pizza spot for many years before I thought to try the baklava. Learn from my mistake! read more

I don't know about their pizza, but their pasta is on point. I am so happy to have found this little place in our neighborhood. I don't understand the negative reviews honestly. read more

Wow. One of the worst pasta dishes I've ever tried... should've gotten a pizza. I wish I could post a video to show you guys. Anyway, trust ya guts folks read more

The pizza arrived a total mess. The delivery guy must have dropped it. Restaurant refused to refund the order. read more

Cucina Bene - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of the few decent pizza places in FiDi, but it does seem like they know it. The pizza is slightly pricier than other areas of the city. A la carte slices are pretty solid, but whole pies leave room for disappointment. I ordered a whole pie, half sausage and half pepperoni, but got something closer to 1/4 of each. Also they have a surcharge for credit cards. read more

Forget about actually going to Albania - just visit this place. Feels like you're in another country - the weird music, soccer in a foreign language on the enormous TV, the sketchy guys behind the counter. The pizza doesn't get much worse - it's like eating a foot - so please only eat here when you're drunk. The garlic knots aren't bad. read more

I'm a big fan of this place. Great slices, quick service. Always have sports on TV. One of the best pizza places downtown, try it. read more

The best thing about this place is the 2 slices and soda for 5 bucks. Pizza quality is horrible and flimsy and it only taste good when you have a few cocktails and nothing else is open. The staff behind the counter can be rude but this is New York City. They definitely need a course in customer service. read more