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I took my wife here for her birthday and I have to say, this place exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for the most authentic Italian food – this is the spot. The atmosphere was almost like we were sitting in someone’s kitchen right in Italy. We sat at the chef’s table, which if you can get a spot there you should! But the entire space is elegant and clean. They serve the meals in courses and we were able to watch as they prepared all of our courses. In total we had 5 courses and each was better than the last. We even got offered seconds on the pasta. My one recommendation – COME HUNGRY and you will leave full and happy.
… morebarbara manfredi
The place is really nice. The people at my table enjoyed the dinner.
… moreNancy Wesoloski
Cucina Lab Torino was Amazing!! We loved the variation and flexibility of the table set up. We sat at the “chef’s table” and watched the staff preparing every dish…loved that! There were tables for 2, 4 and one huge table they arranged for 12. The food was so authentic and wonderful!! From the bruschetta to the aperitivo, pasta (of course) , meat course and oh the desserts were so delicious! The staff/family were ALL fantastic! They were knowledgeable and sooooo friendly. Wine and cocktails were delicious too. We will definitely return. MOLTO BENE! (i missed taking a picture of pasta…which was yummy, with muscles and clams…basil of course)
… morePatricia O
Best Italian restaurant in Troy, if not THE best restaurant, period.
… moreFrancesca Seca
We decided to celebrate our wedding at Cucina Lab. We couldn’t have been any happier! Elisabetta and the staff were welcoming and open to accomodate all of our requests. Decorations were elegant and very detailed. Food was delicious, and made us feel as we were back home in Italy. Atmosphere was friendly and cozy. Everybody there went the extra mile to make us and our guests enjoy every moment! Grazie!!!
… moreSteve Wesoloski
We tried Cucina Lab for the first time last night and had a fantastic experience! We sat at the Chef’s Table so we were able to see the team/family working together with utmost care in preparing every course. Margarita was a gracious host and made us feel very welcome. Elisabetta checked on us several times to be sure we were enjoying the meal, and even offered an extra serving of the pasta. Every course featured something special to the family and was delicious. We will dine with them again!
… moreArthur Vico
As an Italian from the Cuneo, Piedmont region, I really wanted to like this place. I was hoping to be transported back to the region and have amazing authentic Italian food. The first two courses were just that, absolutely splendid. The 3rd dish, the pasta was rather blend, no taste. The pasta was not home made like stated on the website, it came from a box. The 4th dish was pork chops came very undercooked. The pork itself was great but the dish seemed so confused. Chopped up lettuce on one side and a smashed potato on the other. It seemed like the chef did not know how to complete the dish and just threw some things together. 5th dish was desert, which was dry and tasteless. No 6th or 7th dish as highlighted on the website, only 5. Overall this restaurant is confused, the ambience is too bright and modern while the food is trying to reflect traditional Italian home cooking (news flash, no restaurant in Italy looks like this). Furthermore none of the decor told me this was an italian restaurant, it looked more like a hip sushi joint. The only thing saving this review from a 1 star is the 2 great first courses.
… moreFarrah F
Had a fabulous 5 coursed dinner last night! We were a group of 9, 2 of us with dietary restrictions which were both greatly accommodated. The ambiance and food were great, but the thing that was the best was the hospitality! It felt as if we were at a family members home having dinner in Italy. All of us live in the area and you will not find a dinner experience anywhere near by like this one. All of us throughly enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back! If you are looking for a nice, one of a kind authentic experience you should definitely give this place a try we all highly recommend. Thank you to all of the staff for a nice memorable dinner.
… moreElisa Doll
It was pricey but worth every penny. Each course (6 for us) was packed with flavor & a feast for the eyes. No inedible garnishes. I have severe health issues & an elderly parent & no one batted an eye at our masks; likewise, the seating was comfortable with back support and spread out enough to social distance. The atmosphere is modern & clean. No one rushed us out the door afterward. The staff was friendly, capable & just the right amount of attentiveness. At each course they explained what we were eating. I truly enjoyed myself.
… moreJayshri Jaykumar
Fantastic dining experience at Cucina, food was outstanding, authentic and so fresh. Good service and they made my birthday dinner very special.
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