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    Cosimo's Poughkeepsie

    4.1 (443 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    COSIMO'S POUGHKEEPSIE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Mike C.

    Do you ever wish you can transport anywhere at any time? After my visit to Cosimo's I immediately wished I had one of these near where I live but was fortunate enough to go here twice on our two night vacation to Poughkeepsie. The menu is very large and has many amazing looking pastas. I went with the PACCHERI (PA-KER-EE) ARRABIATA (Oversized Rigatoni, Spicy San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Charred Onion, Pancetta, Ricotta Salata) and at twenty bucks for the whole meal it does not break the bank. The Ricotta Salata cheese was an outstanding accompaniment to the pasta provoking a strong and vibrant flavor mixing with the mild heat from the Arrabiata sauce. I got the CEO burger on my next visit which consists of 8oz of angus meat and chefs' mayo which packs some heat. They have some good drink options, and I went with their Italian lager which was excellent. On my two-day excursion to Poughkeepsie, I fell in love with both restaurants my girlfriend and I went to. Anyone have an extra transportation machine so I can return nightly?? As always people SYOY!!!

    Herb chicken
    Lilian N.

    What a lovely find! We were in the area for a couple of days and discovered Cosimo's as a casual but stylish setting. We decided to give it a try after our walk on the bridge. A great decision it was! Even on a Monday night the parking lot was packed. The restaurant too! We were a little ambitious tonight with our food but it was so nice trying so many things. The fried calamari appetizer was crisp, delicious and HUGE. What a deal it was! We enjoyed a wild mushroom pizza as an appetizer along with mozzarella sticks (also huge). The portions were so generous but with high quality. If you like mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese; then this pizza is a unique one to try. Each one of us ordered our own entrees but I'll speak to the one I had. It was the white clams linguini. I typically don't order it because it is usually lacking clams or have too much butter. This was perfect. A large amount, many many clams, and not too oily! Not too salty either. I'd say this was a 5 star quality dish. Everyone else seemed to love theirs - honey ginger salad, sausage pasta, herb chicken, kids meal pizza. The waiter Casey was fantastic. The waiters were kind. And when calling the hostess wrote our name down so we wouldn't have to wait too long. The ambience was casual and fun. I loved everything about it!

    Pizza Insalata $15
    Megan H.

    For Sunday afternoon around 2pm they were busy but not packed, we were immediately seated in a booth in the bar area for a party of 5. The bread basket is a nice touch especially considering the service was on the slower side, not the fault of the bartender as the bar was overflowing with other customers. He was very attentive while at the table but wasn't floating around, the buser(s) were very helpful with some additional requests, etc. The main reason we frequent Cosimo's is that they have great options for the entire family including a great children's menu. Also, we love that the pasta dishes can all be customized based on your choice of pasta. Overall a great meal.

    Flatbread special with tomatoes, zucchini, prosciutto, and Boursin!
    Hans N.

    Fried calamari cooked to perfection. Spinach ravioli in a creamy rich sauce with crispy pancetta. Flatbread with deliciously trashy Boursin cheese as the star. A server named Matt that had us splitting our sides with laughter. We win!

    Pasta with sausage and spinach
    Jason P.

    Bread so good. Honey cracked wheat. Pizzas are 14 inches. Good to share and absolutely Delicious. This place can get busy. Service was a bit slow. But friendly and helpful. Just plan accordingly. The entrees were generous portions. We were too full for dessert. Be t time.

    Amanda K.

    Really great food. Nick is amazing. He is an outstanding server. The music was great. The restaurant atmosphere was great!

    Spicy Chicken Fusilli Pasta
    Mini C.

    We came here while visiting the area on a Saturday night. This place was average and your stereotypical Italian chain restaurant. It was pretty packed but we got seated quickly and they have a bar inside & tv screens for you to watch the game. The service overall was good and super quick. They provide some bread & olive oil + balsamic vinegar for you to nibble on which was nice. In terms of food, we got the spicy chicken fusilli pasta and nick's pie. The pasta was interesting... they garnished the dish with scallions which seemed super weird and did not compliment the dish and the chicken was not good. It tasted very rubbery but the overall pasta itself was good and the sauce had good flavor. The pizza was very underwhelming because the dough was undercooked. The pizza was super soggy so it was falling apart when we picked it up and the flavors just weren't it. For dessert, we got the warm chocolate lava cake which had a coffee crunch ice cream and it was good! A solid lava cake. Overall, not super impressed and if you're visiting town, I would recommend trying somewhere else instead.

    Tomato Bruschetta
    Aneesa K.

    Food was Meh, service good, my tiramisu was probably the best I've ever had. Crème Brulee not creamy or very flavorful. I mean nothing stood where I was in taste heaven. Ambiance nice,. This is my take mind you. I hope your ordered food makes you want to go back for more ..., maybe for the shrimp cappellini pasta That was tasty. I almost forgot- question when you order bruschetta, would expect little slices of baguette with chopped tomatoes, mozzarella. This was ONE slice of bread with schmutts dumped on it! And she gives me a knife to cut it in 3's? Don't order that for sure. Calamari breaded well tender but again NO FLAVOR ‍

    Penne Sun Dried Tomatoes Alla Vodka Pasta
    AJ L.

    Came here for dinner and had a pleasant experience. This is a modern Italian restaurant that adds some flair to some classic recipes. The food portions are decently sized and the food is pretty decent as well. The sauce is a little chunky and I prefer a smoother sauce. The service itself is good and the waiters are attentive. The restaurant is gorgeous and spacious. It even has a room upstairs for private events.

    Gluten free pizza
    celia s.

    What a lovely lunch! It's a very pretty place with many windows, making it very bright. Our waitress JoJo was professional, pleasant, checking on us frequently. We all ordered pizza, they were very delicious and came pipping hot to the table. Personal pizza are quite big for one person, we all had left over half a pizza. My friend had a gluten free crust and she liked it. We definitely will go back. Unfortunately no room for desert. The table next to us had Carrot Cakes that look so very yummy. They actually told us, they would recommend it. We most definitely will go back

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    IMO. Good Italian food. The calamari was excellent. Also liked that they put a basket of bread on the table with some dipping oil.

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    7 years ago

    Great spot for a savory Italian dish. They also have gluten free pasta and pizza for those who have a food allergy.

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    The food is always in the mark, the staff consistently attentive, and it's always a pleasure dining there.

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    Very pleasant and relaxing ambiance. Food portions were very generous. Cocktails were great. I highly recommend the Negroni.

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    Have been here for a party which was decent. Not the best set up and parking was a night mate

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    Outdoor chairs could be more comfortable otherwise and enjoyable experience .Ample and delicious bread with a welcomed kids menu.

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    My new favorite restaurant! Everything was fantastic from the cocktails to food to service! Will definitely go back

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    ordered a burger medium well and it was rare, who do they have working in the kitchen?

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