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Address: 5850 Fayetteville Rd #106, Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 342-7651
Website: https://cucciolonc.com/famiglia/
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Cucciolo Famiglia is a sister restaurant to the award winning Cucciolo Osteria in downtwon Durham and Cucciolo Terrazza in North Hills, Raleigh.
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Reviews
Katrice Perry
I sat at the bar a hour before closeling on Saturday. The bartender was super helpful assisting me with choosing a drink I went with the pistachio lemon sour (not pictured) and the banana daiquiri (pictured). Great craft cocktail menu. Don’t skip and appetizers. I ordered the Artichoke and pecorino bruschette. I could have eat several. For my main dish I ordered the Balsamic glazed porkchops with charred rainbow carrots and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious! Well seasoned, tender and full of flavor.
… moreCarl Coe
A new Italian restaurant in the Southpoint area has opened up, it’s time for the Toyotomi “The Shogun of Snaxx” Shibayoshi to put it to the test. If memory serves me correctly this is a sister restaurant to Osteria and Terraza both in the Raleigh and Durham areas. Let’s start with the visual esthetics, lovely color scheme inside and at the bar area, huge outside patio seating area as well. Now with what you and I are here for the FOOD. Toyotomi decided to sit at the bar and have a few cocktails to start, the pistachio lemon sour cocktail was phenomenal, just the right amount of acidity and sweetness, plus that mouth feel of the drink hits just the right notes, this drink was the salmon swimming up stream in delicate waters to a destination far away but alas it came to an end when the glass was empty, we yearned for another one but there are other drinks to try. We now move onto the Banana Daiquiri, this drink took the Shogun to a tropical jungle filled with ripe bananas falling off the tree into the palms of your hands, not overly banana flavored but the perfect balance of Giffard Banane mixed with rum and orgeat, refreshing and smooth. Toyotomi moved into the Caesar salad with precision and determination, a excellent experience was had and might still be one of the best Caesar salads he has had in the area. Now to the mains, a assortment of delicacies were waiting for the main attack, Toyotomi drew his Katana/Fork and charged in. The lasagna was meaty and crisp on the edges, just how we like it, love the more classic style of it and that it’s not a bowl of sauce like in most American Italian places. The shrimp scampi fought a hard battle but was taken quickly by the shogun, lightly sauced and full of flavor. The potato cacciatore gives you the full flavor of the the tomato with the other components bringing in the textures and subtle flavors to complete the dish. As the battle ensues the chicken marsala brings in great flavor from the mushroom based sauce and great textures from the chicken and the polenta, but the real star is the Piccata, perfect flavors attack your tastebuds like a wave of soldiers cresting the hill in the final battle as you have beaten your enemies. If you go to Famiglia and you are only getting one main dish, this is your guy. Toyotomi is not a piccata type of Shogun, but I think this one will change him. This piccata he will battle with again and again. Maybe he will make a reservation right after writing this review so he can meet the tastes back on the battlefield of flavor once again. Cucciolo Famiglia gets a. 5 out of 5 on the Imperial Katana of flavor scale. Toyotomi says “Yo Check it out”
… moreSarah R
Cucciolo’s brunch was delightful. The cappuccino was well balanced. The lemon ricotta pancakes were zesty and creamy and were delightful on their own, no syrup needed. The prosciutto on the carbonara benedict was some of the best I’ve ever had and the polenta was nice and crisp in the polenta cake and creamy gravy. Look forward to returning and trying other dishes.
… moreAllan Robison
This is Cucciolo’s third location and each have their unique style. This one seems to be more geared toward everyday dinning that can accommodate families and friend outings. I has wonderful Italian food. We will come again.
… moreDaniela Saldanha
Absolutely fantastic experience at Cucciolo!
We started with the calamari and mussels, and both were perfectly prepared—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. For our main course, we had the chicken parm with pasta, which was comforting, rich, and cooked just right. Truly classic Italian done exceptionally well.
What made the evening even more special was our server, Gia. She was attentive, warm, and genuinely caring, elevating the entire dining experience. Her recommendations and timing were spot-on, and she made us feel truly welcomed.
We’ll absolutely be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for excellent Italian food and outstanding service in Durham!
… moreWe started with the calamari and mussels, and both were perfectly prepared—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. For our main course, we had the chicken parm with pasta, which was comforting, rich, and cooked just right. Truly classic Italian done exceptionally well.
What made the evening even more special was our server, Gia. She was attentive, warm, and genuinely caring, elevating the entire dining experience. Her recommendations and timing were spot-on, and she made us feel truly welcomed.
We’ll absolutely be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for excellent Italian food and outstanding service in Durham!
RHaven Adam
New favorite spot in Durham!
I’ve heard great things about Cucciolo Famiglia, but it honestly exceeded every expectation. The atmosphere is the perfect balance of cozy and welcoming—it feels like a great neighborhood spot you’d find in a bigger city.
The food was the real star. We started with the Calamari and Artichoke Pecorino Bruschetta, and it was incredible. I’ve never had that specific combination before, but the pecorino and artichoke worked so well together.
For the mains:
White Ragu: This was easily one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in years. It’s rich, savory, and the pasta was perfectly cooked.
Vodka Rigatoni: My friend ordered this and I had to steal a few bites. The sauce was incredibly silky and flavorful.
I also can’t say enough about our server Brandon. Everything from the service to the pacing of the meal was fantastic. It’s clear they really care about the quality here. If you’re looking for authentic, delicious Italian food, this is the place. I’ll definitely be back soon!
… moreI’ve heard great things about Cucciolo Famiglia, but it honestly exceeded every expectation. The atmosphere is the perfect balance of cozy and welcoming—it feels like a great neighborhood spot you’d find in a bigger city.
The food was the real star. We started with the Calamari and Artichoke Pecorino Bruschetta, and it was incredible. I’ve never had that specific combination before, but the pecorino and artichoke worked so well together.
For the mains:
White Ragu: This was easily one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in years. It’s rich, savory, and the pasta was perfectly cooked.
Vodka Rigatoni: My friend ordered this and I had to steal a few bites. The sauce was incredibly silky and flavorful.
I also can’t say enough about our server Brandon. Everything from the service to the pacing of the meal was fantastic. It’s clear they really care about the quality here. If you’re looking for authentic, delicious Italian food, this is the place. I’ll definitely be back soon!
James Goerke
Fantastic food, service, and presentation!!! 11/10! There was another Italian place in this same location and it failed so I was confused on why another one would come in and try the same thing in the same place. But it’s obvious now, the food and service here are clearly differentiating and will win out here.
… moreMark Mine
My wife and I decided to try Cuccilio Famiglia for New Year’s Eve, a more casual sister restaurant to Cuccilio in Durham. It was well worth the 20 minute drive from Chapel Hill. We sat at the bar, tended by Matt, a real pro. We had custom cocktails, a fabulous Pino Noir from Bordeaux, shared a roasted beet salad and a walnut pesto Arancini appetizer, then had generous chicken piccata and chicken Marsala entrees. Finally we shared a pistachio gelato. All were exceptional. We can’t remember the last time we went to a restaurant where EVERYTHING we ordered was exceptional. The settings is upscale casual with plenty of spacing between tables. Entree pricing (~$23) is about $10 lower than Chapel Hill prices. Will we return? You bet.
… moreChristopher Schlitt
The best restaurants in Durham and Raleigh. We love how each location caters to different age people. We love the food and services. You can’t get better Italian food in the triangle period. We think the new location is perfect for family get together with kids. Can’t decide what location we like best bc they are so different and unique. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s working!
… moreKrys B
I’ve been a fan of Cucciolo’s sister spots, Osteria is one of my favorite restaurants. So I walked into Cucciolo Famiglia with reasonable expectations: not the same elevated vibe, but still solid. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst meals I’ve had in years.
The atmosphere doesn’t match the name. It’s not cozy or family-friendly, it’s just an open space with tables. The patio is cute. Drinks were decent. Service was genuinely good. But service can’t save food this bad.
From the complimentary bread to the appetizers to the mains, everything fell flat. The ricotta and honey starter was dry bread, bland ricotta, too many pine nuts, and barely any honey. The white ragu was salty and bone-dry, nothing like the rave reviews claim. The “mac and cheese” wasn’t macaroni, wasn’t cheesy. Portions were large, but presentation sloppy.
Definitely recommend Osteria but Cucciolo Famiglia is a miss.
… moreThe atmosphere doesn’t match the name. It’s not cozy or family-friendly, it’s just an open space with tables. The patio is cute. Drinks were decent. Service was genuinely good. But service can’t save food this bad.
From the complimentary bread to the appetizers to the mains, everything fell flat. The ricotta and honey starter was dry bread, bland ricotta, too many pine nuts, and barely any honey. The white ragu was salty and bone-dry, nothing like the rave reviews claim. The “mac and cheese” wasn’t macaroni, wasn’t cheesy. Portions were large, but presentation sloppy.
Definitely recommend Osteria but Cucciolo Famiglia is a miss.