Sat on the patio with 2 friends on a beautiful evening. The views of the river and ambiance were perfect. The service was very good; not overbearing but very attentive. While I feel the menu is small and lacks enough "red sauce" dishes, everything we ordered was great. We split the charcuterie and the cacio e pepe meatballs as appetizers. I was dipping bread in the meatball sauce it was so good. We all had the Burrata Ravioli Bolognese. Amazing and perfect size to be filling but not making you decide between overeating or taking home leftovers. read more

Beautiful view, and I was excited to see a real wood‑burning oven (no charcoal or gas). I came expecting an authentic Neapolitan pizza with a fluffy crust, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh burrata mozzarella. Unfortunately, the pizza we received was extremely dense and rock hard flat crust with sliced deli‑style mozzarella and a sauce that tasted canned. As food lovers who appreciate traditional Italian cuisine, my wife and I were genuinely surprised. The lobster ravioli also missed the mark -- thick dough filled with a salmon‑like paste rather than true lobster, served in a heavy tomato marinade that overwhelmed the dish. Of course, experiences and taste vary, so I encourage others to try it for themselves. For us, it served as a clear contrast to authentic Italian cuisine , read more

We were looking for a Fourth of July restaurant to eat at, and unfortunately every place we went to was reservation only or reserved for a private party. We then walked into Cafe Pitti and they were able to seat us immediately! They had to seat us inside because the outside was for reserved seating, but that was not an issue at all. Upon reviewing the menu, we realized it was basically ALL seafood, with the exception of a few steak dishes/one lamp chop dish, and the pizza. There were also absolutely NO chicken options whatsoever. We decided to order the steak sandwich, and the NY strip. The steak sandwich was medium sized, and it came with chips on the side. The chips were just a handful of what seemed to be wavy potato chips. The NY Strip came with a side of Brussels sprouts/red peppers/zucchini. The steak was a decent size but the side was very small. The flavor of the steak was delicious, and the steak sandwich also had good flavoring, however I feel like the portions are quite small compared to other restaurants I've been to. For dessert, we ordered gelato, with an espresso, and a latte. The gelato was delicious! Felt like we were eating it straight from Italy! The espresso was good but small, so ask for a double shot if you're gonna want more. The latte was basic. Our waitress was very nice. Service was good but could have been a bit quicker being that the restaurant was still fairly empty at that time. We did have to ask for some bread which they brought out with olive oil. I would definitely return to this restaurant to try their pizza because it definitely looked delicious. Just be aware that this restaurant is geared towards seafood eaters! read more

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Food is painstakingly made to perfection! Fresh natural ingredients old world recipes and a dynamic menu! Service is phenomenal.

We had a pleasant dinner here, looking out over the Hudson. Pizza with a nice crust, plus one to go to provide for our host who was a bit under the weather and not up for coming out to dinner. read more

Delicious Italian sandwiches here! I was also pleasantly surprised by the architecture inside-- somehow it reminded me of Venice even though I've never been. And I appreciated how nice the staff were throughout my short visit. Sadly I didn't have time to try the gelato or other deserts but hopefully next time. Definitely check it out if you haven't already! read more

Cafe Pitti - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

My two girlfriends and I were going to go to a nearby restaurant, but they had a 45 minute wait. We asked the hostess if she could recommend a nearby restaurant, and, without hesitation, she said this restaurant was every bit as good as hers. One girlfriend has ravioli in tomato sauce. She requested soft foods as she has severe dental problems. My other girlfriend asked for chicken in cream sauce. I am on a strict low fat, sugar, salt and carbohydrate diet. The chef himself came out to me and said he would have to make changes to the recipe to accommodate my diet. I was OK with the changes, and I had fish. One girlfriend has dessert, and it was a homemade sorbet made with fresh berries. We were all very happy with the ambience and attentive service. We were looking for a restaurant where we could have a conversation, which we did. The restroom was immaculate. This is a restaurant where you would want to celebrate a special occasion. Yes, we will return! read more

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My family & I visited yesterday for dinner (Easter Sunday) and so glad we did! It was a beautiful day and the space is very inviting with a fantastic view. Our party chose the charcuterie appetizer and the veal ravioli, magherita pizza, gnocchi w 3 cheeses & one of the day's special pastas, a cheese tortellini w chicken for our meal. They e got a Nice wine list & we also enjoy desserts of tiramisu and chocolate lava cake. Everything was plated beautifully and tasted delicious! The real standout was the service. Attentive and knowledgeable, felt treated like family! Cannot wait to return for drinks and a bite to eat when the weather gets warmer. Grazie Cafe Pitti! read more

Excellent service, friendly staff. Delicious food. Interesting menu. Lovely surroundings. Best gelato anywhere.

Another amazing dinner! Since the weather has been beautiful, we went for a bite outdoors, overlooking the river. We shared the burrata app, the salad w goat cheese and strawberries, the Scamorza pizza and the lamb bolognese gnocchi special. Once again, it did not disappoint. Husband and wife team are amazing and cannot do enough for you! Service was excellent! Love dining here! read more

Cafe Pitti - Scamorza Pizza - wild mushrooms and truffle - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Came here for my birthday dinner and the food was great! I loved the lobster roll and the crab cakes, but the star of the show was the tiramisu! Staff was kind and gave us a wonderful experience, will be returning soon! And the overall restaurant ambiance is very cute for pictures!! read more

We had intended to visit another waterfront restaurant, but were drawn in by the lovely smells of the wood fired oven. It smelled THAT good. We dined on the patio and enjoyed the lovely views while enjoying very attentive and friendly service. Little toasted bread and oil was plentiful. Salads were creative. Pizzas were smoky and delicious. Desserts were also great with the most wonderful gelato flavors. We will definitely return. read more

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I'll make it short and sweet! Atmosphere-beautiful! Waterfront views that did not disappoint on a beautiful June evening! Service-excellent. We had a very new young server; who was really trying hard. The other waitstaff were supportive and filled any gaps in service. They were amazing!! Food. Meh. Crab cakes were bland and almost all breading. They were very disappointing. The pizzas were good, but not mind-blowing. The crust was very nice and cooked in wood fired oven. The truffle was a bit overpowering on the scamorza and cremini mushroom pizza-and I could've used some red sauce on my sausage pizza . My bf had the lobster bisque. It was a bit floury and bland. Not very flavorful. So, to sum up my review; I'd go back for the atmosphere and excellent service; but the food could use improvement. read more

Cafe Pitti - View - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Great Italian restaurant by the Hudson River. Lobster Bisque was good with small slivers of lobster. Stuffed avocado was also good. All in all we enjoyed our visit and will definitely come again! read more

Excellent service, very good preparation of food , dessert was exceptional & the atmosphere was very nice . Inside dining was nice. The only thing is the portion of vegetables served with the main entree was small . Just an fyi salads are Ala carte . We are tall people , was a little tight but I always like a little extra room . read more

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This restaurant is amazing. The scenery is beautiful and the view of the water is calming. The food was great and delicious. My fiancé and I cleaned our plates because the food was that good. Both of the fish were cooked to perfection and sangria is a must to order. Can't forget about the service, the ladies made sure we were pleased and happy. Gisel, was amazing she checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. The service was outstanding. I rate this restaurant a 10/10. read more

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The owner-manager wasn't very nice when we asked to come in with our dog, and after we were seated in the back he told us that the heater wasn't working, when it was perfectly working after one of the waitress noticed I was pregnant, food was mediocre my husband had half of a half of a dried steak sandwich made on a stale bread accompanied with a side of fritto lay potato chips. I had what was supposed to be gnocchi but it was inedible. The waiter was constantly hovering our table asking if everything was ok when it was not. All in all the damage was done $60 was thrown away. One star is what you get. read more

I love coming here! Such a great spot on the river front. It is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. A nice casual spot with great service! I have tried a variety of menu items from panninis to focaccia. Everything I've had is enjoyable and fresh. The bread/ dough never disappoints- always perfectly crisp and flavorful. All the meats and cheese used are top quality. The portion sizes are great! I usually have some leftovers to bring home for a snack. They also have a nice selection on beers and wine which pair nicely with the menu offerings. The desserts always look great in the glass window but I have yet to try anything but the gelato- which is creamy and delicious! read more

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We will definitely return to Café Pitti. Had a lovely dinner. Beet salad, charcuterie board, lobster ravioli, wood fired pizza - all delish. Gelato for dessert, white sangria. The service was great and everyone was so friendly. Thanks for great evening. read more

This place was AMAZING. We stopped to sit on the patio originally for just a glass of wine or iced coffee while waiting for a lunch reservation. The staff was extremely welcoming and attentive. After viewing their menu we decided on the Piatti Facili (charcuterie plate), sangria, and wine. With a picky 5 year old with us, we saw they had various fruits on the menu and asked if we could have a small dish of apples and strawberries so he could have something to munch on. They exceeded our expectations and made our little guy extremely happy. The fruit dish was also a perfect complement to the charcuterie dish. A seasonal fruit plate would be a PERFECT addition to the menu. Everything was fantastic and we will DEFINITELY be back for a full on meal. We may even come back after lunch for some gelato! A must try. read more

Cafe Pitti - Charcuterie (Piatii Facili) & Sangria - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Went to this nice little restaurant. We were able to sit outside no wait on a Saturday night at 7:30 pm. I was with a group of six and although service was slow, I want to say it was because each dish was made by the chef and his assistant. Food was fresh, pizzas were excellent. Crab and shrimp Pizza was very tasty and the sausage pizza was fabulous. Nice job! read more

Waiting one and a half hours for food that was not good. Margarita pizza was not fully cooked, sandwiches tasted like fast food. Awful service and angry staff. read more

Look, it is not cheap. But with 2 kids who were fighting on what to eat for lunch while sitting outside on a nice day during covid, this place was the compromise. And we were not disappointed! Kids had 2 orders of the Margherita pizza, i had the melanzane panini, wife had some other panini, and we had an order of the beet salad. All were rock solid. Tasty, creamy, hearty. Cant complain about the sangria either. It made me happy. We ended with a tiramisu and espresso. Nice happy meal on everyone's day off. Service was attentive and excellent. Note a 20 percent tip was already added on the bill. Usually it would annoy me but considering everything was outstanding, i was ok with it considering the food quality and service was excellent. read more

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We enjoyed a leisurely and really wholesome lunch on the veranda. The view of the water and the boats adds to the atmosphere and enjoyment. The fish was very good quality and really tasty. The salad and produce were very fresh and everything was great. Recommend this place. read more

Under new management - very good!! The couple who runs it are sooo nice and they've done a great job at a few different restaurants. I was so glad to see them at Pitti! Many specials, lots for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. read more

Stopped by the Newburgh waterfront to escape the heat and grab some lunch. Most of the restaurants are still closed. There outside deck area was enclosed with no fans or ac. It had to feel like a hundred plus degrees. We chose to have their ice cold beer which came out lukewarm and decided not to order. Couldn't stand the sweltering heat. I understand everyone is trying and again say just think about it and come up with a plan that works, a fan anything. The next day the other restaurants were opening and I will bet this place will close for good. Pitti is an appropriate name because I pity anyone who eats there read more

Amazing view of the Hudson. Great food. Wonderful service. Not too pricey. We'll be back. read more

Cafe Pitti - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Nice spot to grab dinner and a glass of wine. Had two dogs with us and the staff were very welcoming to let us eat in the outdoor, heated patio area. Friendly and attentive service! read more

BLUF: The perfect example of when more is not always better. Also, a place that looks nice on the outside but with poor, sloppy pizza. Before heading to Billy Joe's for some live music and drinks, we stopped at Café Pitti which is a mere 100m from Billy Joe's. The restaurant looked nice from the outside, a classy sit down venue for a wood stove pizza place. We expected to grab a quick bite and a few pitchers. The ambience was nice with light mood music and a clean layout. There was a small wine menu and bottles of beer but no drafts. On recommendation by the waitress, I ordered the Quattro Formaggi (mozzarella, fontina, parmiggiano, and goat cheese). While the process of the baking pizza smelled delicious, the crust was quite burnt and the pizza was terribly sloppy and falling apart. The pizza seemed to be just tossed together, especially the goat cheese. Rather than a blend of cheeses, it was a mess and over powering, a classic example of trying to do too much but not getting a good product. My friends ordering different pizzas had no better luck. The pizzas were 1/5 at best and far too overpriced. The star goes to the ambience, nothing more. read more

Cafe Pitti - The Quattro Formaggi (1/5) - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Came here for the first time last night. Drinks were all wine and beer, but they had excellent red and white sincerre. Also good red and white sangria. Got the shrimp and avacado salad, Margherita pizza, and meatballs for the table. All delicious. Lobster tail special, ravioli bolognese, veal ravioli, and gnocci di mare were all excellent. Service and ambiance were lovely, would definitely recommend. read more

Apologies for the late review. My husband and I were patrons of Cafe Pitti before the new owners. The atmosphere is so pleasant. The hostess is absolutely wonderful and professional. The Rib Steak is "THE BEST!" I've had in my 18 years in Newburgh. I recommend it highly. A little pricey, but if it's delish, then it's worth it. Thank you for bringing Cafe Pitti back into our lives. Lila and James. read more

Had lunch with coworkers today. Took two hours for them to make orders. I had a Panini that had one slice of ham, tomato and mayo! And it two hours to be served. Most of us didn't eat food. It was work related lunch so at least we didn't have to pay. They seated us outside because there wasn't enough room for all of us. They should of never booked us if they could not handle the orders. The temp hit 95 with one small fan that was useless. Vent the small brick oven pizzas were burnt for those who ordered it. What the worst was having to sit and watch the food being served in restaurant next to us that looked very good. read more

Wow, what a difference new management makes here! Our party of eight was thoroughly impressed with both the level of service and amazing food. Nothing better than enjoying the river with a great dinner and wine. We will be back soon. read more

Cafe Pitti - Italian Near Me - Newburgh, New York

there were 15 of us and 3 of us ordered the lobster roll (2 women 1 man) Lobster was difficult to find. We all complained and they brought a sandwich full of lobster for the man and did nothing for us women!! It was basically a tomato sandwich for $17. read more

So I'm here now with my family to celebrate my 27 wedding anniversary .. choice to come here to have something that my grandchildren would like to eat .. with that being said we have been here over an hour waiting for our food when people who came after us have eaten and are about to Leave .. completely wrong .. I had to ask to have them bring the kids pizza .. I really don't understand how people get fed before us .. we just got our food and the people that came after us are gone already .. I did ask for the manger and they lady who sat us came to talk to us .. the food was good but not happy with the way service ended up being ..I will email them direct in regards .. the girl did apologize but not completely convince she was the manger read more

WOW.... not a good experience at all. There needs to be a no star option. I went in and ordered a cheese pie and crab cakes. First off it took 10 minutes to be told that their was no bottled water available anymore. Fine no big deal. It took 50 minutes to get our food!! Are you serious? It took 5 minutes to get a soda. I have never had such slow service in my life. 40$ for a cheese pie and crab cakes... Great service great prices (being sarcastic here). NEVER AGAIN. read more

The service is excellent. The atmosphere is amazing. You can sit here and forget you're in Newburgh. I was impressed with the attentive staff and the help my waitress offered. My meal was excellent and flavorful. I'd definitely recommend this place and I will gladly return. read more

After an afternoon concert & stroll along the Newburgh waterfront, my friend suggested Cafe Pitti. My friend had eaten there before & thought I'd like it. I did. Everything from the wood piles out front ready for the wood-burning oven, to the decor, the friendly staff, & of course, the food. We shared 2 personal size pizzas - FORMAGGIO DELIZIA (a 4 cheese - goat, mozzarella, fontina & Parmigiano) & PROSCIUTTO RUCOLA (tomato sauce, arugula, mozzarella & prosciutto), both excellent with thin crusts & just enough toppings. I will go back to try some of their other dishes which looked so good as the wait staff carried them past. read more

This place is nice and cozy no wait is where I like it when the rest of the waterfront restaurant was packed and need reservations! Great view decent food and super cute cafe read more

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Was not a fan on this place at all and I've had a lot of pizza. I came here with my sister and her boyfriend, it wasn't very busy. Ordered: Caprino and Quattro pizzas and the Focaccia Capocollo. Everything had a very strong odor and taste to it, I'm sure it's how the pizza was suppose to taste by my American palette isn't acquainted with such taste buds. Safe to say I did not like it especially the Caprino, it had a dried beef on it that wasn't like anything I tasted before. The Focaccia Capocollo was a waste of time, kinda like a panini, kinda like a cracker sandwich. It lacked a combining factor to bring the entire pizza together such as cheese. The crust on the other pizzas was very soggy and not crunchy at all (which you would expect from a thin crust). The service was pretty decent and the restaurant was pretty clean. read more