My wife and I have made Cugino's our go-to spot in Middletown, and even though it's a bit of a drive for us, it is consistently worth every mile. It's a cozy, intimate pizza shop with just a few tables, which creates a great local vibe where the focus is clearly on the quality of the food and the people. We started with the Vodka Knots and Pepperoni Knots, both of which were delicious, but the main courses really stole the show. We ordered the Meat Lovers Pizza and the Chicken Parmesan, which we paired with the Sachetti pasta. The highlight of the entire meal was definitely that pasta. I've never had Sachetti before, but they are like these perfect little "purses" stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese. The texture and flavor were incredible--a must-order if you visit. What really makes Cugino's feel special, though, is the service. Our waitress, Adrienne, always welcomes us back with such a friendly and genuine attitude. It's rare to find a place that hits the mark on both the food and the hospitality every single time. If you're looking for authentic food in a warm, small-town setting, "know before you go" that this place is a gem! read more

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I've heard about this spot for a while, and I've had their stuffed pizza a few times before but always after it had cooled down or sat in the fridge. This was my first time actually eating at Cugino's, and spoiler alert: this is great pizza. We came as a family and decided to do it right. We started with vodka garlic knots, fried calamari, and fried mozzarella. The garlic knots with vodka sauce were a huge hit, perfect pairing. The calamari was well seasoned and fried just right, and the mozzarella was hot, crispy, and exactly what you want. For my main, I went with the meat lovers pizza and was not disappointed. It came out loaded with bacon, sausage, pepperoni, and ham, and every bite was packed with flavor. Everyone else ordered their own personal pies, and each one was a win. The biggest thing we all noticed was that everything came out fresh from the oven, and you could really taste the quality in the food. Service was friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. This turned into a great Saturday lunch, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of their specialty pies. 5/5 stars. read more

2nd time to this place. Again hands down to them. Love their pizzas, nice place to seat down with family, and Im noticed they do decoration on the place depending the holiday, season, or event. read more

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We walked in for an early dinner right after a baby shower ended there. They were cleaning the room and flatware but graciously let us have a seat. The service was great! All of the food came out hot and the server was able to tell us about what we chose. From bread and salad to dinner, it was a fantastic meal. The cost? $50 for all of it. Definitely going here when we are back in the area. Thank you, Cugino's! read more

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I had heard so many good things about Cugino's that we had to try it. My husband and I went recently and not only enjoyed the food, but the friendly atmosphere as well. We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

Best pizza around. When you can eat all the crust and love it, you know it is fresh. I love the shrimp scampi pizza. I drive 18 minutes to enjoy their food. Wife loves the eggplant rollatini. Very nice dining room too! And BYOB!!!! The amount of food they put out is amazing and the service is great. Amazing staff! read more

Excellent food from pizza to rice and pork. Always a good choice for takeout from Cuginos; especially in a Sunday afternoon.

I went to Cugino's today for lunch and ate inside. It was fantastic as always. Very clean. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs (kids size) and it was large enough for me to take home leftovers. The owner Maria was super sweet, welcoming and adored my friend's 2 year old daughter. Our waitress was super nice, helpful, and took great care of us. Their menu is LARGE so it took some time for me to decide what I wanted because it all just sounded so good. I love how they decorated for Valentine's Day too. It was very cute and not overly decorated. It was just right! read more

Cugino's knocked it out of the park today. Two delivery dinners arrived hot and beyond delicious. When owner Maria is at the helm you can be guaranteed the meal is magically delicious. THANK YOU MARIA!!! read more

Let me start off by saying that being from Brooklyn I'm a bit of a pizza snob. This pizza did not disappoint. Nice thin slice with a crunchy crust. I spoke with Marie who was super friendly and gave me the takeout and catering menus. I will definitely be back again. read more

Nice dining area inside and a few tables outside. The service was wonderful! The staff was very welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything we had was a-mazing! read more

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Nice atmosphere to have sit and eat. The staff is nice. The food is really good and they have something for everyone. The pricing is good.

Pizza is good Stromboli is a very big Stromboli at a great price. I always order ahead they can be bit busy at times

We moved to Florida and we wish we could bring Cuginos with us. Well actually, don't judge... but we have packed up food to fly home with us a few times! We CRAVE the food and we look forward to dining here every time we visit NY. We love everything we have tried but a few of our favorites are the Pizza, Garlic Knots with Cheese, Thai Chili Wings well done, hot honey espresso slice with pepperoni, Eggplant Parm, Chicken Parm and Penne Ala Vodka. We have ordered trays of the Penne Ala Vodka and Eggplant Parm in the past as well, and it's a guaranteed hit at parties! My husband has always said you can put their Vodka sauce on a shoe and it will taste good. It's a family owned and operated restaurant. The owner Maria is an absolute gem and the staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is always clean and nicely decorated. This place remains at the top of my list and the quality of food is highly deserving of the best rating! read more

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Love the food here. Have eaten here many times and even had birthday parties here . It's unfortunate that every time I call I'm put on hold for five to ten minutes if they don't forget about you completely. It's really a shame because the food is great but trying to order is so frustrating we often eat elsewhere. read more

Such a great find!! Best vodka sauce I've ever had! The staff is so friendly, great atmosphere and amazing food! I highly recommend

Absolute favorite pizza spot in the area. Staff is always pleasant. Food is great. Antipasto is to die for!

Fantastic food , people and atmosphere. We come here all the time and it has never been short of such. We absolutely love it

We order our pizza for pick up. It's delicious! The staff behind the counter are always hustling and polite.

I thought it was awful and was cold and not a lot of options and tasted grosswould not recommend

I absolutely love this place. I love how accessible it is as a high school student. The food is always consistently spectacular and the service is amazing. I recommend the sausage Stromboli and their garlic knots. Never disappointed and you won't be either. read more

I love the food from Cuginos in Slate Hill. Maria is such a wonderful cook. I love her Arroz con Gondules. Her restaurant is clean and friendly and it's a joy to eat there. My husband and I order food from here at least every other week. Everything tastes delicious! Thank-you, Joanne Johnson read more

Pretty good pizza. However, no matter what time you call or what you order the wait is 35-40 minutes, plus 10 minutes on hold to which i have been hung up on twice and an additional 10 minutes when you get to the pizzeria. It's a huge turn off. Which is why most times I order from Badabing instead. I could order 20 things and the wait is never more then 20-25 minutes. I believe they need more help both in the front and in the back. read more

How is this place considered Middletown where other nearby places lists as Slate Hill? Went to this place as a recommendation to my BIL who lives nearby. Like the setup inside the place. Dining room separated by side door, then a straight hallway to the back of house where takeouts can be placed. Glad i came early because they had 5 orders standby. Few ppl waiting on orders. Can hear the mgr in background worried about supply. I meant to order a meatball pizza, but instead ordered a meatlovers pizza. Oh boy! Meatballs, prosciutto, pepperoni, bacon were on this heavy pie. Reminds me of Numero Unos deep dish pizza, except its homemade without extra dough. It fills any appetite down to the core. One or two slice of this is an entire meal. My BIL recommended this over another place cross town. Now i understand. read more

Expensive but worth it. The most consistently delicious pizza, the sauce, the garlic knots. Awesome curbside pickup.

The food is great. The service is very good and fast. The ambiance is clean and decorated nice.

The pizza here is great. It had become the new go-to for my family whenever we decide to get some pizza, which is hard to get us to swap. Granted, I can't say Cuginos is the king of pizza, but they're definitely a suitable contender in the market of pizzerias. Their prices are good, and they have a pretty large drink selection that a lot of pizzerias do not have. Two very large coolers in the lobby filled with a large variety of soft drinks is a good thing to have. It is a nice place for students or families to go to after school for a bite to eat after sports, due to its proximity to the school. read more

New to the area and love the whole menu so far! We've tried pizza and a few entree items. Staff is always friendly and the wait is never too long. Happy to have a pizza place close by that we actually enjoy. read more

Always great pizza and wings! The owner is very community oriented and it's reflected in their business. I love that they hire young adults from the community, teaching them a positive work ethic. I'm always greeted with a smile and stellar service! read more

Great pizza, and Hero's! Large menu with sit down dining room and waitress service. The original maker of the Garlic knot Slider. Great Fried calamari and chicken wings, the Burgers are good too! We have also catered from Cuginos a few times in the past. They also deliver. read more

I really love Cuginos. It's right next to Minisink school, convenient and I absolutely adore the owners. Now, my number one problem is that there isn't a eatery for small orders. If you are not dining there (full blown meal) you cannot sit in the dining area. I would not make a fuss about it if we had a actual place to sit. There is sometimes a little table by the door but I'm the winter it's freezing in that little area and I refuse to sit my children. I've never been to a eatery where they divide or chose for you where you can sit depending on your orders. If they had a larger area with adequate seating, tables and temperatures I wouldn't mind. read more

Really good pizza and pasta, great buffalo wings. Really nice and helpful staff too. It does get busy on peak days (order in advance for football weekends). Definitely our go-to in the area! read more

Excellent pizza! Stop in for lunch or dinner and be sure to try their Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. Its a meal, topped with loads of fresh chicken cutlets! Its a very large pie so you can have leftovers. Great salads too. Service is excellent and family friendly. They also have a full menu with many selections. Another favorite is their Vegetable Pizza, with lots of veggies on it. Location is right next to the school so you can pick up take out on your way home from a sporting event or concert/play. It's always ready if you call ahead! read more

Great local pizzeria and food was delicious! Do expect to wait longer on a Friday or Saturday night as they get busy so definitely call ahead. read more

Our favorite pizza joint! I love the garlic oil they brush on the crust. Makes the slice so flavorful. Everyone there is extremely nice!

This cute little parlor is right next to Minisink HS. It is great for locals who want s quick bite to eat. Their slices are average; their specialty pizzas set them apart from other local pizza joints. The pesto special pie is out of this world! Students flock here after school or events, so beware of crowds! read more

This is my favorite restaurant when I travel up to see my family. I love how nice everyone one is. I always make sure to stop in and see some smiling faces. Their pasta dishes are my favorite. Compliments to the cook. Amazing garlic knots too. I love how friendly the owner Maria is. Always saying hi with a smile. I give this place a 10 out of 10. Can't wait to go back. read more

I wish i could rate this 10 stars. The pizza is great and the pasta is amazing especially the penne ala vodka. The service is great i came and was instantly escorted to my table. The waitress Brianna was so nice to me and checked on us often. I actually dont have anything bad about this place me and my family had a great dinner. Great place!!! read more

Love this place. Awesome, privately owned, quaint and cozy place. Service is genuine and caring and the food is phenomenal. We try to visit at least once a week. Glad we found this local restaurant which is so well run and a great small town place for delicious Italian dishes. read more

This is Probably my favorite pizza shop in orange county because they have very good varieties of pizza I mean the cheese they put too much cheese on it also it's to small and. I suggest people should go there in high school games if they're hungry or not because is a good place to hang out with friends and family . read more