Carlos Amaral
In the center of Perry, you will find Cucinella, a very down to earth pizzeria with its own identity. It’s a family own business with pride in the product. There was no pretending of creating a new product, it’s the pizza that we like that they delivered. When you are by Perry’s downtown, stop by and try it, you won’t regret.
… moreEmilySue Brooks
Oh my goodness, where does one start… The new owners, we will just use their initials K and J are amazing people, not only toward their employees, but also their customers and their communities. They recently lost a good employee, who happened to also be their sister-in-law. Like so recent that it was a shock. Our hearts are broken for the families. I say that to say this… Please show them some grace in the next few weeks as they all navigate through this time of loss. They will still show up to work, they will show up for their employees, their families, and their communities. I have witnessed their compassion and generosity to everyone deserving. From supplies given to teachers at area schools, to donating food for sports teams and other events. I’m just praying that everyone will rally around them and show their support too.
FYI: I personally love their salads and oh my goodness the Italian subs. H…e…a…ven
… moreJason Ward (TechMasterJ)
Whatever you do, don’t ever ask for anything “out of the ordinary” or outside their narrow view of what a pizza can be.
I simply asked if you could use Alfredo sauce instead of ricotta on a pizza you already make. After a bunch of back-and-forth, she finally said she’d “see if it was possible,” while telling me it wasn’t “authentic Italian pizza.”
I’ve been eating and making Alfredo pizzas for over 45 years, all over this country. I even made them for thousands of customers at three different locations down south. This isn’t some weird request. You already have the Alfredo on your menu — I just asked for it on a pizza instead of ricotta.
Meanwhile, in Italy — especially Northern Italy — they have white pizzas with cream and cheese all the time. They just don’t call it Alfredo. They call it things like:
– Pizza Bianca
– Pizza alla Panna
– Pizza con Besciamella
– Pizza al Burro e Parmigiano
That’s literally butter, cream, and parmesan on pizza — which is Alfredo in everything but the American name.
The original Alfredo even comes from Rome, from Ristorante Alfredo alla Scrofa, and nearby Roman pizzerias make Pizza Bianca al Burro e Parmigiano, which is the same thing.
So if a customer wants to give you $50 for two large pizzas and asks you to swap ricotta for Alfredo — something you already sell — that should be an easy “sure,” not a bunch of sighing and “I don’t know, that’s not authentic” like I’m asking for ketchup on a steak.
I even said I’d pay extra so I wouldn’t have to stop at the store to buy cream, butter, and Parmigiano just to make a white pizza at home.
And honestly, with all the hate, tension, and things getting worse in this country, it’s exhausting that I can’t even call a local pizza place and feed my family without it turning into drama. People are already dealing with enough — food should be one of the few simple comforts left.
We’re in Perry, Florida, not a Michelin-star restaurant in Rome. I’m not pretending to be a master chef — but neither is the person making the pizzas. As a business, I would think you’d want to make sales instead of running customers off over something this simple.
Customer service used to mean trying to make people happy. Whatever this was… wasn’t it.
… moreMichelle Rasmussen
Such a cute and inviting place to eat. If you haven’t tried this place with the new owners.
Then you need too!
Pizza, Wings, Sub Sandwich and Cesar Salad.
❤️
2 slices and a drink for $10.00
… moreLeslie Jones
New in town and found this great pizza joint! Very clean, open & well lit. Storefront parking in a quaint downtown area! Natalie was a great hostess, very knowledgeable about the town.
Variety menu choices, great prices and delicious food! Most definitely will be back
… moreElizabeth Burrow
We had a pretty long drive with nothing but fast food so we were excited to see a pizza restaurant open. The pizza was delicious & affordable. Great crust with not an overloaded amount of sauce. It was baked to perfection. Glad we stopped in
… moreE. B.
New ownership. The new leadership has got the recipe dialed in and delicious. Loving the crust. The whole pizza cooked to perfection! This is my new “go to” spot for pizza in Perry. Great folks serving and super friendly. Perfect spot downtown with plenty of streetside parking for all. If you haven’t been here before, come treat yourself.
… moreTrès Jolie Cuisine
AMAZING pizza!!! Me and my co-workers come here often and when I tell you, this is THE best pizza we have ever had. 10/10. We are always greeted with smiles and a hot lunch! Absolutely beautiful people and atmosphere! The cauliflower pizza is my go to!
… moreDavid Collins
Great pizza joint! delicious pizza and garlic knots. super customer service, clean and comfy with a good view. The ice from the soda machine is the best ever.
… moreMel L
The new owners have made Cucinella’s fantastic again!! Super friendly and helpful staff. Everything is fresh, made to order. Prices are fair again too. Our large pizza was loaded with toppings. The sauce has that perfect punch of flavor. We even ate the crust it was so good. Glad to have such high quality food back at Cucinella’s! Our go-to pizza in Perry again!
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