Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Orange county. Located sticks in a strip mall but as you go down the steps you enter another world of old fashioned dining. Pay. No attention to the menu. Has the staff will from memory the days. Best dishes. read more

Everything on the menu sounded nasty to me. But my son convinced me to go with him boy was I right. There wasn't anything I could eat. It's the first time ever it's happened to me. No vegan no vegetarian. Just place nasty read more

Not much for decor, it's old & needs a facelift. But the food is pretty good. The drinks are good. The staff is friendly.

Craving good Italian food, we drove 45 minutes to find Il Cenacolo, a Northern Italian and Tuscan inspired Italian restaurant. We were seated immediately in a cozy restaurant by a friendly waiter. We quickly received Italian bread with a kale, butter and parmesan cheese spread, different but tasty. Since it was just me and my bestie, We started with Burrata Con Funghi in Padella, soft milky mozzarella cheese served with garlic sautéed oyster and shiitake mushrooms. So flavorful, not overpoweringly garlicy. I followed that delicious appetizer with Petto o' Anatra, maple leaf breast of duck in a bed of port wine reduction and sun dried cranberries. I didn't know duck was part of Italian cuisine, but it was molto bella! Two sliced duck breasts in sweet/savory cranberry sauce/port wine reduction. So good! My entree was also served with sweet peas in the pod with a garlic butter sauce, light and complimentary to the entree. ONO!!! read more

Outstanding Italian restaurant with an excellent, caring staff! I don't know whether it's not considered a family place, but we went one night with friends who had a 4-year-old child. Although she's super well-behaved, it's not a kid-centric place. The servers couldn't have been nicer to her or more accommodating to us. The food was wonderful. Two of us had different pasta dishes (see photos for details), and one had the steak. All three were exquisite. Honestly don't know you can go wrong with this menu! One heads up for anyone who has mobility issues -- getting into and out of the restaurant does require a person to be able to walk down and then up 3 or 4 steps to get in, as well as to use the restroom if needed during the meal. But you can also order food for take-out! Cannot wait to return to this restaurant for another special dining experience. read more

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So the ambience/service at this place is great. The parking lot is nice and big also. The food however, was not the best. We ordered the 'Filetto al Pepe Nero', which is the filet mignon; this came drenched in the cream sauce to the point you couldn't even figure out what was in the plate. It looked like soup. We also ordered the Ravioli al Funghetto, which is ravioli with spinach and ricotta, in mushroom purée sauce. This also came drenched in the cream sauce and so much oil!! For the dessert, I got the chocolate lava cake, which the lava part had already came apart prior to them even bringing the dessert to the table. I think the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top made the cake explode before it even reached us. And we also ordered the rice pudding, which looked like a cappucino in the cup. Overall, I wouldn't come back here. read more

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Delicious from start to finish -- the zucchini and bread was pure perfection. Authentic Italian cuisine. Highly recommend. read more

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Amazing food and location. A romantic upscale Italian restaurant with delicious wine. Highly recommend but come hungry. read more

Il Cena'colo - Octopus - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Terrible for the price. I got a salmon in cream sauce linguini. The linguini was stuck together like it was not stirred while cooked. There was no salmon in the sauce. Well maybe it was blended in, but there were no pieces of salmon. Did not like the ambience either. Very small and crowded together, claustrophobic. That said, many people love the place *shrug* read more

Make your reservations!! The food, service, and ambiance of this place are some of the best I have experienced anywhere in the Hudson Valley. The portabello, prosciutto, and Mozzarella appetizer was probably the single best appetizer I've ever had!! The stuffed veal chop entree was equally delicious, the drinks were on par, and dessert was devine! The table next to us had a filet and lobster tail with shrimp that also had my mouth watering. Also, if seafood is your thing, this place has some absolute winners, I'm told. Don't get me started on the service... not enough room here! They definitely made us feel like regulars, who were also family. Absolutely amazing evening.... read more

Il Cena'colo - Stuffed double veal chop entree - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

This restaurant is amazing! The food, wine, service were all fantastic!! We celebrated my mil's birthday and everything was delicious! The food is fantastic-go!!! read more

Our special occasions place to go! We love, love this restaurant. Every meal is delicious, we have been coming here for years and every meal has been amazing, full of flavor, the drinks are also on point. Recommend making reservations. I love the outside seating during warmer weather. Finally pricy but so worth it!!! A must go! read more

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First impression as we walked in was how warm and inviting the staff was. It was a Thursday night during restaurant week and the place was full. The decor made us feel like we were in Italy. Appetizers and main course (hanger steak and red snapper) were delicious, service continued to be excellent and followed up with outstanding desserts. We didn't have their homemade pasta, so a reason to return. read more

This restaurant offers exceptional food and service in a beautiful space. The menu was extensive, the food was served piping hot and the wait staff was knowledgeable and very professional. It was my first visit and I will definitely return! read more

The ambiance and scenery in here is beautiful BUT the food is not to my liking. I ordered a steak that was drenched in a sauce (almost like a soup)- way too much sauce. We ordered dessert also- we got a melted lava cake and the center is supposed to be warm. It was not warm- it was like a hard piece of chocolate. Also, a bit pricey. Sadly would not go back. read more

Came here for dinner with my parents and husband on a weekend, the young gentleman who served us was very attentive and friendly, the food was amazing and one of the many reasons we come back. Management is always kind. The restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy, perfect for a family dinner or romantic outing. :)) read more

A 40th birthday surprise dinner went off without a hitch. Rita's attention to detail was expressed through the most beautiful stable scape. It is clear her passion is making sure people have an amazing dinner and enjoy a beautiful ambience. As always, the food was amazing and the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive and allowed the party to move at its own pace. I am so thankful all the staff that always make our visit memorable. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 38th anniversary here on Thursday (our first time). The food was delicious and the wait staff (especially Xheni) was very friendly and attentive. We had the octopus and chicken liver for appetizers and the rigatoni and halibut for dinner. Very satisfying experience. Will definitely come again! read more

Fantastic restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. The staff were great and very friendly. The inside is adorable and cozy. I highly recommend this restaurant!!! read more

My husband and I had an early Sunday dinner here. It was our first time at Il Cenacolo and we could not have had a better experience. As soon as we entered....the place had a welcoming and comfortable vibe like we were guests in someone's cozy Italian villa. The owner, Rita, is amazing. She is not only sweet but really knows her business. I was immediately impressed with the numerous specials she offered and knew them all from memory without any notes. She was also very accommodating and offered an array of options to suit our tastes regarding the antipasti (it was fantastic!) . The pasta dishes were offered as regular of half portions to have as dinner or an appetizer. She suggested a wine we never had before and it was a perfect pairing with our food. The staff took such good care of us that we never had to ask for anything; it was like they read our minds. We never felt rushed as we took our time eating and talking. It was such a pleasant experience. The food was authentic and delicious and the portions were generous. We will definitely be back and will recommend it to all of our friends and family. Thank you Rita for a wonderful 1st visit to your restaurant. I know you will have much success as a restaurant owner!!! A must try for all who love Italian food!!!! (A hidden gem & our new fave). read more

This restaurant will forever hold the most special place in my heart because my perfect man proposed here. He let them know ahead of time and they had the most lovely bouquet of flowers and champagne arranged for us upon arrival. Assuming this was just a birthday celebration, I was totally not expecting anything more. Cricket was our amazing server who came over and offered us menus and drinks. She beautifully outlined all the nights specials with such finesse it was like listening to poetry.  As if she was reading the recipes, she recited the ingredients in each dish. How she remembered all those options still amazes me.  We ordered appetizers of grilled octopus, the house special of marinated vegetables meats and cheese and smoked trout. Our appetizers came but honestly I only recall that everything was delicious because right after, he proposed!  We split the mushroom ravioli and had a decadent homemade chocolate dessert. Sensing our excitement to share our amazing news with our families, Cricket offered to wrap everything for us (which we savored the following day).  Everything here is prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. The atmosphere is incredibly charming and the decor matches that of a Tuscan kitchen. We cannot wait to bring our family here and enjoy many more amazing dishes. read more

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The staff here is so helpful, patient and kind. The charming and cozy decor of the restaurant provides an unforgettable experience here. The food is incredible from the opening bread to incredible appetizers and wonderful rich dinners and finishing with a perfectly sweet wide selection of desserts. Would definitely recommend coming here for a lovely night out! read more

Food is absolutely amazing! Service was excellent! Ambiance is spectacular! How did I drive past this place for years. It a truly a hidden and unassuming gem! Don't pass it by another day! read more

Il Cena'colo - empty tables in a restaurant - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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I have been a long time customer and I find myself frequently revisiting. The atmosphere, staff, food, drinks, and desserts are the best around! Whenever I have a business outing those first timers become regulars. You get to enjoy the quality of food without being rushed while conversations, smiles, and laughs make you lose track of time. I have visited many restaurants in the Hudson Valley and this is my favorite, so much I had birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries at the Restutant. Try it once and you will not be disappointed. read more

The only thing that was made by them and was good was the lemon drop martini. Other than that.... Choice of beer was very limited, my husband had to go through three picks so he could finally settle for the 4th one. That should have been our que to leave. Appetizer, it was ok, but we had to wait for 1.5 hr for our main meal to arrive. This was after I had to ask why our meal was taking so long. We noticed that people that came in after us, were getting their meals before us. Finally when they got around to getting our meal, my fish and seasoned potatoes were cold, my dad's octopus dish was still undercooked, he did no like the slimy taste left in it. My husband's meat was not cooked to what he asks for; compared to Jimmy's steakhouse this left much to aspire to. His side of mashed potatoes was so plain and watery, it was the taste of potato and salt only; no taste of butter, milky garlic or some pepper. Even my kids complained about their bow tie pasta, they said it was too simple and had no flavor, they preferred Cosimo's instead. They gave us the drinks on the house, but honestly for what we got on a Friday night, when it's expected to be busy and their star personnel should be on fire! the food was overpriced and overhyped. Not coming back, it's a shame because you only have one time to make a first impression. read more

I was looking for an italian restaruant to take my wife for dinner. After seeing the pictures on the website, we decided to forego the usual nearby favorites, go to's and decided to drive 45 minutes to Il Cenacolo. What a FANTASTIC place!. The atomosphere was cozy, warm and Rita was just outstanding. She is friendly, accomodating and inviting. You feel as if you are visiting family. The wine, food and service was absolutely terrific. Il Cenacolo was a destination trip for us and I am glad we decided to take the drive. We will certainly go back although next time with friends to share the experience. I highly recommend Il Cenacolo and thank you Rita for a wonderful experience. BTW the Tiramisu was fabulous! read more

We had dinner here last evening and it was fantastic. It's a very cozy restaurant and the staff there were terrific. The house wines we had were very good and the dinners were exceptional. I had the twin lobster tails with sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes. My husband had the veal shank and he loved it. We started with the burrata cheese appetizer which was heavenly. I'm so impressed with this restaurant and look forward to returning. read more

I went to this place few weeks ago with a group of friends. According to them this place was very good. When i go inside it had a very warm Tuscan speakeasy aatmospere. It had alot of cobblestone, wood and alot of Italian trinkets and antiques on walls and ceiling. Bar area had alot of wine racks and barrels; very rustic feel. The waitress gave us plenty of time to enjoy the appetizers that we ordered. Calamari stuufed mushrooms and a meat and veggis mozzerella plate. It was35-40 until we ordered out main dishes. I had the ribeye special. It was cooked perfectly. It was a great time overall. Service was excellent, place was busy, prices were fair. The only exception was the veg meat appetizer plate. We werent sure if the plate added more since it was made for four for a table with 7 ppl, much to our surprise that the plate was $125!00 but it was ok. We ate there first time. Overall, it was great time. I would come back here again. If ribeye wasnt bolled as special i wiuld have also tried the lobster ravioli. read more

Food was delicious and service is great. I've come here a few times and this place is always my go when choosing an Italian restaurant in the area. read more

Continuing the month long celebration for my mom's 85th birthday took us to Il Cena'colo in Newburgh,NY. My brother and sister-in-law have eaten there before and really enjoyed it. There is a a small pond out back with patio dining near it. It looked very nice. We decided to eat inside. It was interestingly decorated. It was not busy at the time so we got seated right away. Service was quick and out waitress was awesome. There were 8 of us so we ordered a mozzarella caprese, fried calamari and a cold antipasta for 4 as appetizers. The mozzarella caprese was good, the calamari was cooked nicely but the size of the dish was small. The cold antipasta was disappointing as it had alot of lentils, chickpeas, turnips, grilled onions but was light on cheeses and meats. It also was lacking fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers as described. You may think how can I give it 4 stars, well...the menu has alot of choices but the waitress recited a list of specials that doubled the choices and we still asked for things that weren't on the menu or recited as a special and they accommodated everything without hesitation. Everyone enjoyed their entrees but I can tell you my squid ink linguine with seafood was delicious. I used up the bread on the table to get every drop of the sauce. The entree portions were huge. Only 3 of us were able to finish. The prices were not cheap so it is not a budget conscious kind of place but for a special occasion it would not disappoint. I would definitely go back. read more

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Best Italian experience I've had. Service, ambiance, host, food all were first class. The antipasto the entree the desserts. I'll give it a ten if I could. read more

Great pasta. Good and strong drinks. Great vibe inside. Cricket is an amazing server and so good at what she does. I would die for the recipe to their marinated zucchini they serve with the bread. I dream about it!! Also the crab pasta special is delicious. The peas and sausage pasta is killer. Their charcuterie and cheese array are always excellent. Love this place. read more

A restaurant that never fails give us a great meal. We started with a great appetizer - Misto Terra with meats. We ordered for three. A wonderful variety of vegetables, meats and cheeses (with a glass of wine and a loaf of bread) that gave us a great start of the dinner.) My choice was a Veal Chop (pounded thin) and made Milanese style with breadcrumb coating topped with Diced tomatoes and arugula and served with green beans. My wife ordered the grilled swordfish with Olive oIl and salt & pepper and a touch of lemon juice, also with the green beans. The waitress and staff were great and highly professional with a boatload of knowledge of how the food would be prepared. We will be going back. A great place for any occasion. read more

Il Cena'colo - Appetizer: Misto Terra - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I go as often as I can to this place and we have never had a bad experience. Good is always outstanding and we would go so often they started to remember us and what we would order. I highly recommend you recommend this not just for the amazing food but for the people who work there. read more

My favorite go-to Italian restaurant. A dining experience. The food and staff are both at the top of their game. The staff is highly knowledgeable and the chef will create whatever you want, as long as they have the ingredients. The memorized specials menu is as long as their regular menu. Many entrées can be done as half servings or appetizers. The grilled octopus and Burrata with mushrooms are a must as apps. Stuffed veal chop With spinach and fontina, filet mignon in a Light Brandy, cream, peppercorn sauce, Crab or seafood over squid ink pasta. This place is amazing...do it! read more

This is the best restaurant in the area. It's like starting out in New York and ending up in a wonderful restaurant in Northern Italy. The food and service are second to none! Absolutely delightful. read more

Was given a gift card to this restaurant. We attempted to use it and when we arrived the woman rolled her eyes rudely saying they're closed for a private party. THREW away the gift card and never went back! read more

I've been here many times before, and it never ceases to amaze me the high quality of their food. The selection is superb and I try something new each time. The waiter recited about a five minute specials menu to us without any notes. Well trained! The only thing that bothers me about this place is that there are so many tables crammed in, and the antipasto table is just right there in the front as everybody passes by. I'm not sure that is the most sanitary thing in the world. However, I will be back as it is one of my favorite Old world Italian restaurants in the area. read more

Not cheap! But excellent food! Excellent service.. they'll make whatever you want as long as they have it . read more

This place really went down hill food wise. I prefer the Fishkill sister restaurant. The food at this Newburgh location is lackluster. Service was great and staff was really attentive, but the food was not good. Will not be returning. read more