Pietro Cucina Italiana Menu
Welcome to Pietro Cucina Italiana, your new go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine nestled in Saint James, NY. This charming eatery seamlessly blends a casual yet classy atmosphere, making it perfect for both romantic dinners and family outings. The menu is a delightful showcase of traditional flavors, spotlighting dishes like Arancini alla Siciliana — delectable saffron rice balls bursting with savory short ribs ragu. Don't miss the Burrata con Porcini, where fresh cheese meets aged prosciutto and truffle oil in a heavenly combination.
The hearty meat offerings, such as the tender Stufato D'agnello and the rich Coscie di Anatra, promise an unforgettable experience. Pair these with the side of Sauteed Broccoli Di Rabe or Homemade French Fries drizzled with white truffle oil for a complete meal. With reservations available and an inviting outdoor seating area, every visit to Pietro Cucina promises to be memorable.
Appetizers
Arancini alla Siciliana
Homemade saffron rice balls filled with short ribs ragu.
Burrata con Porcni
Fresh burrata cheese served over prosciutto crudo di parma aged 24 months topped with porcini mushrooms and white truffle oil.
Cozze alla Calabrese
Sauteed mussels ijn white wine sauce, calabrian spicy pepper, shallot garlic and tomato.
Melanzane al Pistacchio
Tower of roasted organic eggplant filled with roasted peppers aged goat cheese in red wine pistachio honey.
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled Portuguese octopus artisanal lettuce potatoes avocado tomato.
Tortino di Polenta
Homemade polenta Bramata backed topped with smoke provolone cheese porcini mushrooms speck white truffle oil.
Polpette con Pecorino
Homemade prime beef meat balls tomato sauce pecorino cheese.
Carpaccio di Filetto
Fillet mignon carpaccio served with truffle oil and shaved Parmigiano cheese with fresh cracked pepper.
Carciofi con Guanciale
Sauteed fresh artichokes with roasted pepper, guanciale, shallots, garlic, toasted almonds.
Tagliere Misto
Chef's selection of imported cured meat and cheeses
Ricotta con Pere
Homemade ricotta cheese Puglia style poached pears in red wine reduction.
Insalata Panzanella
Radicchio fresh edamame, tomatoes, basil, onions confit, homemade croutons with aged goat cheese in beer.
Insalata di Rape Rosse
Red beets, pear, walnuts, organic Kinoa, artisanal lettuce with balsamic walnut oil & honey.
Salad
Pasta
Rigatoni al Filetto di Pomodoro
Rigatoni in fresh tomato sauce with basil.
Penne All'arrabiata
Penne in spicy garlic tomato sauce.
Penne con Broccoli
Penne with broccoli di rabe in garlic extra virgin olive oil sauce.
Linguine Aglio e Olio
Artisanal linguine garlic oil cherry tomatoes cappers sauce.
Tagliatelle con Gamberi
Homemade tagliatelle with shrimps in white wine cherry tomatoes garlic sauce.
Pappardelle al Ragu di Manzo
Homemade pappardelle with short ribs rag.
Tortelloni di Vitello
Homemade tortellini filled with veal in white cream sauce, green peas and Italian ham.
Mezzelune con Zucca e Taleggio
Homemade half moon ravioli filled with pumpkin and taleggio cheese in butter sage sauce.
Gnocchi Ai Porcini
Homemade potatoes dumplings with white cream sauce, porcini mushrooms and shaved Parmigiano cheese, topped with white truffle oil.
Linguine Vongole alla Pietro
Artisanal linguine with clams and Branzino Ragu in a light white wine tomato sauce.
Paccheri con Melanzane
Artisanal giant rigatoni with eggplant and basil in tomato sauce and shaved salted ricotta cheese.
Stufato D'agnello
Stew lamb shank with carrots, onions, celery, red wine, fresh herbs over soft polenta bramata.
Coscie di Anatra Confit
Confit duck legs cooked for 12 hours in extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, Indian white pepper served with homemade carrots mashed potatoes.
Pollo Alla Romana
Organic whole chicken roasted with pitted olives from puglia, sweet organic peppers, thyme, garlic and cappers with a side of farro vegetable ratatouille.
Organic Whole Chicken
Organic boneless chicken breast roasted, sliced topped with shiitake mushrooms in a riesling fresh herbs reduction with side of mashed potatoes.
Petto di Pollo al Limone
Organic chicken breast sliced sauteed in white wine lemon sauce, cappers served with farro and vegetable ratatouille
Bistecca Con Porcini
Prime sirloin grilled, sliced topped with porcini mushrooms in white wine fresh herbs reduction, side of mashed potatoes or mix grill vegetables or french fried or farro and vegetable ratatouille.
Costata di Vitello
Veal chop milanese style (breaded) light fried finish in the oven topped with rugola, red onions, cherry tomatoes salad.
Salmone Arrosto
Wild roasted salmon touch of pesto sauce, thyme and rosemary with a side of farro vegetables ratatouille.
Gamberoni All'aglio
Jumbo shrimps sauteed in a white and garlic sauce with thyme, rosemary and Spanish paprika served over soft polenta.
Meat and Fish
Side Dishes
Sauteed Broccoli Di Rabe
Mixed Grill Vegetables
Homemade French Fried with White
Truffle oil and Parmigiano cheese.
