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Cucciolo Osteria Durham, Durham, NC

Cucciolo Osteria Durham

4.8
4.8
1637 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim welcome you to Cucciolo Osteria Durham! A sister restaurant to the original Cucciolo Osteria in Seoul, Korea, offering modern Italian cuisine with a twist.

We are located in the same building as the Amtrak train station, just opposite side, next to West End Wine Bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (984) 243-8744
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jimmy Kim
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is due to open soon! For inquiries, please contact us via email at info@cucciolodurham.com or via phone at 984-243-8744
  • Neighbourhood
    Durham
  • Cross Street
    601 W Main St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner

    US$85.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    For New Years Eve we will be doing a 85$ 4 course menu. Guests will choose one item from each course. Appetizer: Polpette, Ricotta and Honey Toast, House Green Salad Primi: Lasagna, Spicy Vodka Cream Rigatoni, Truffle Tajarin, Blue Cheese Alfredo Tagliatelle, Beef & Pork Lasagna Secondi: Butter Chicken "Sostanza Style", Catch of the Day, Pork Chop (+8$), Roasted Beet Salad Dessert: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Sorbet, Gelato
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    US$85.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    For Christmas Eve we will be doing a 85$ 4 course menu. Guests will choose one item from each course. Appetizer: Polpette, Ricotta and Honey Toast, House Green Salad Primi: Lasagna, Spicy Vodka Cream Rigatoni, Truffle Tajarin, Blue Cheese Alfredo Tagliatelle, Beef & Pork Lasagna Secondi: Butter Chicken "Sostanza Style", Catch of the Day, Pork Chop (+8$), Roasted Beet Salad Dessert: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Sorbet, Gelato

What 1,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucciolo Osteria in Durham is a delightful Italian dining destination acclaimed for its "outstanding cuisine" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "amazing pasta," delectable wines, and cozy ambiance. The attentive staff accommodate dietary needs, making it a "wonderful experience." However, some mention noise levels and portion sizes. Overall, a must-visit for Italian food lovers.

1,638 Reviews
  1. Shaun

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food. Cocktails were better than normal. First time trying the lasagna, so filling and perfect texture.

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  2. Sheila

    VIP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We dine out frequently in Durham but had not been to Cucciolo Osteria recently. Overall, the experience was a disappointment. We were seated at a table for four that appeared to have been squeezed in next to the back wall and the kitchen server window - lots of commotion, noise and very bright lights. We waited for over 10 minutes before being acknowledged by the wait staff and even then we had to ask. The bottle of wine we ordered did not arrive until we had finished our appetizers. We enjoyed the food (except for the raviola dish). We ate quickly and left. It was not a pleasant dining experience.

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  3. Pam

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a wonderful evening last night with exceptional food and OUTSTANDING service. And even our friend who has very specific dietary needs was accommodated in every way and loved her meal. Thank you for such a great night. We can't wait to come back.

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  4. Connie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely delicious. Everything we had from the catch of the day to the Butter Chicken was melt in your mouth goodness. Great service and yummy cocktails.

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  5. Amy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nothing special. Food wasn’t worth the price, but was fine enough. Would go other places for really good Italian

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Daniel

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken and pasta were great but our eggplant came out cold

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Chizo

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Would definitely recommend to come again.

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  8. Jeanne

    VIP

    Greensboro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Terrific pasta, cooked and seasoned to perfection. Try the white ragu and anything with the tajarin-style pasta. Creative cocktails. Cool vibe. Impeccable service. We will return!

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  9. Ellen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On our second time eating here we were just as satisfied as the first time. Our server Shay was lovely, accommodating and helpful. The food was fantastic! The raviolo was AMAZING and the mushroom broth was velvety with some salty and sweet notes…perfection! My us and had the bolognese and it was very flavorful with small bits of vegetables and lots of meat. We finished with the affogato and it was the perfect ending to our meal. This will Be our go to place whenever we are in Durham. Highly recommend

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  10. Amanda

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely overall. Just pricy for the amount and quality.

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FAQs

Cucciolo Osteria Durham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (984) 243-8744.

Cucciolo Osteria Durham is rated 4.8 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cucciolo Osteria Durham

601 W Main St. Suite C, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    601 W Main St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jimmy Kim
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (984) 243-8744
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is due to open soon! For inquiries, please contact us via email at info@cucciolodurham.com or via phone at 984-243-8744
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