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Cucciolo Terrazza

4.1 (174 reviews)
PriceyItalian
Closed • 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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mushroom risotto + chicken
Megan W.

I came here for a friend's birthday party and this restaurant was so cute. It's such a great place to celebrate special occasions! Their portion sizes are very large. I definitely feel like I could've shared my meal with another person and it would've fed both of us. I got the mushroom risotto and added chicken to it. I think the up charge for the chicken is a little steep, but it was really delicious. I would definitely come back here to try some of their other pastas. our waiter was very attentive, and the decorations in the restaurant were nice parking in North Hills is actually not bad so overall experience was a 10/10

Amney I.

The staff and server were incredibly kind and helpful! Our only challenge was that many menu items contained alcohol, which limited our options since we don't consume it.

Janet C.

Really solid restaurant. Servers are friendly and funny and helpful with recommendations. Love that they offer silicone coloring place mats for kids. What a genius invention and game changer. I can't remember what day of the week it was when we went but it was pretty quiet and is classy and fancy but also kid friendly so you can come dressed casual. Pizza is delish. Bread is delish too. Tasty octopus that comes with potato salad. I wasn't a big fan of the fish but my husband who ordered it enjoyed it. I ordered the Diablo which is an excellent spaghetti dish especially if you enjoy spice. The shrimp were big and juicy. All in all a lovely experience and definitely recommend and we will for sure be returning!

Jillian S.

Welcoming comfortable atmosphere, quality dishes, and efficient servers. I attended an educational dinner here and had a pleasant experience. The dishes were each presented well in a reasonable time frame. From the family style appetizers accompanied by a spicy mocktail to the catch of the day followed by the seasonal panna cotta. The only issue we encountered was the catch of the day wasn't accompanied by the sides it said it would. When we asked the waitress about the discrepancy, she denied that the dish was supposed to come with fennel and potatoes, despite us having the menus. Nonetheless, I greatly enjoyed the entree's rich, full flavor and seasoned halibut. Overall, a positive experience and I recommend this restaurant to others!

Brandi B.

I came here for dinner with 8:30pm reservations. We arrived a bit early and were promptly seated at our table. The service was good and attentive! Now, the food was delicious as well. We ordered the mushroom risotto and spicy vodka rigatoni. Both dishes came out quick and hot. This is definitely a cute date night spot or perfect for a girlfriend catch up. The drinks were good - not great which is why I knocked off a star. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes.

William S.

Cucciolo Terrazza, nestled on the ground level of the Advance Auto Parts Tower at 4200 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, delivered an unforgettable New Year's Eve dinner. From start to finish, the experience was impeccable. The Caesar Salad was a flavor-packed opener, with crisp gem lettuce, savory boquerones, and a delightful cured egg yolk touch. The herb-crusted halibut, accompanied by broccolini, fennel, and a zesty lemon caper sauce, was perfection on a plate. The bone-in pork chops stole the show with their charred tomato vinaigrette and crispy sage--hearty and elegant all at once. Dessert? Zeppole Con Crema Al. Think Italian donut holes paired with berry compote and salted bourbon caramel. Heaven. The staff made the evening shine. Brianna and Taylor's warmth and professionalism, along with Andrew's polished leadership, elevated the night. Cucciolo Terrazza is a must-visit gem. We'll be back soon!

Tuscan Scramble
Kendall R.

Very tasty brunch. I had the Tuscan scramble and everything was seasoned wonderfully, great combination of flavors, and presented very well. The waiter was excellent. There was no one else in the restaurant though for the 1.5 hours we were there for brunch though, so I hope word gets out of the fabulous quality.

Marissa J.

The ambiance of this place is quite nice. It's definitely on the fancier side, and came here with my girlfriends. Staff was very nice, and our waitress was so sweet!! Only reason I'm not going to give it a full 5 stars was because I don't think the price is worth it. I got the vodka a la pasta, and yes it did taste okay, but they charged quite a bit more for wanting to add shrimp. Also the cocktails we got were okay. It wasn't anything delicious, but it did look pretty :) It is nice for an Italian place, so I do suggest checking it out, but it was just nothing over the top for the price I ended up paying.

Panna Cotta
Sarah M.

I wanted some Italian food for Valentine's Day so I made reservations at Cucciolo Terrazza in North Hills. We showed up 30 minutes before our reservation and they were very accommodating, which was especially nice since we brought our 4 month old. They had a 4 course Valentine's Day menu, with 3-4 options for each course. We started out strong with appetizers and primi courses. The butternut squash arancini was nicely fried and crisp and the balsamic reduction added a nice acidity to the butternut squash stuffed inside. The shrimp caprese was a refreshing, lighter option and the shrimp were poached well. The lobster ravioli was by far my favorite dish - the lobster butter brodo was so rich and flavorful and the lobster was cooked well inside the ravioli. The ravioli didn't seem ravioli-shaped to me and the pasta itself was a little thick, but the dish was delicious nonetheless. The spicy vodka cream rigatoni was a delicious, large bowl of pasta - the dollop of house-made ricotta added a nice creaminess. The secondi and dessert options were a tad subpar compared to the first two courses. The herb crusted halibut was lacking salt and I wish I could have tasted more of the herbs. It also had some sort of sauce that had gelatinized, which isn't my favorite texture for a dish like this. The pork chop was the largest pork chop I have ever seen (not going to complain about that) and was seasoned and cooked very well. The tiramisu was pretty good - not the best tiramisu i've ever had - I appreciated how it wasn't overly sweet although some bites I wish had a tad more sweetness. The panna cotta was vanilla flavored with a chocolate bottom layer and was pretty good, nothing to write home about. Overall we had a lovely Valentine's dinner and the pasta dishes were definite stand-outs. The service was fairly good, though the timing between secondi and dessert courses was unexpectedly long, but no major complaints there. A lovely, spacious Italian restaurant in North Hills! 6.5/10 s APPETIZER *Butternut Squash Arancini: butternut squash, parmesan, arborio rice, Calabrian chili aioli *Shrimp Caprese: heirloom tomatoes, house vinaigrette, shrimp, basil, whipped mozzarella, saba, pesto PRIMI *Lobster Ravioli: garlic, parmesan, lobster butter brodo, fried sage, fennel pollen *Spicy Vodka Cream Rigatoni: vodka, plum tomatoes, house-made ricotta, basil, parmesan SECONDI *Herb Crusted Halibut *Pork Chop DESSERT *Tiramisu *Panna Cotta

Jess O.

Amazing!!! Every bite of food was delicious! I attended an educational dinner here and found the private room to be just as cozy as the main dining space. The staff was attentive without being overbearing. A great place for drinks and appetizers or a full meal to celebrate a special occasion. I will certainly be back!

Panna Cotta
Onvara A.

We enjoyed an incredible dinner at Cucciolo Terrazza! The restaurant is very upscale with a trendy ambiance. Service is amazing and the food is even better. For an appetizer, we shared the Stone Fruit Caprese (Heirloom tomatoes, house vinaigrette, peaches, mozzarella, pesto, pine nuts, saba). I didn't manage to snap a picture because it was gone so fast, but this was my favorite dish of the night! The peaches paired so well with the rest of the ingredients. For entrees, I got the Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Rigatoni (Vodka, plum tomatoes, house made ricotta, basil). It was very decadent and tasty, even without the additional protein. Others in the party got: Wild Boar Agnolotti (Spinach pasta, porcini crumble, house brodo, stracchino cheese, saba, fennel pollen, crispy shallots) Vongole (Spaghetti, little neck clams, white wine, butter, garlic, lemon, red chili) Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti, sundried tomato, olive oil, garlic, red chili) For dessert, we had the Panna Cotta. We were also surprised to be given a complimentary Cannoli with some sort of blueberry cream filling since the Tiramisu wasn't available tonight. Everyone loved their dishes, and I'm so excited to go back to try out more!

Drink: De La Vega Food: ITALIAN SAUSAGE CAMPANELLE
Shakeyla R.

Nice ambiance in a nice location but the overall experience was mediocre. I visited Cucciolo with a group of friends on a Saturday night. We had a reservation and the restaurant was not incredibly crowded-an average size crowd. Maybe 10-15 tables of 2-3 patrons and about 5 people at the bar. The waitress asked if we wanted sparkling or still water and if we'd be interested in bread and oil with seasonings. When they brought the bread out, we immediately noticed that we all had different types of breads-not sure if it was intentional but some were over cooked, some stale, some chewy, just super inconsistent. I found that the food was good and well seasoned. The portions were smaller but filling. I wish the ambiance was better and this would've definitely been a 5 star experience.

Octopus

Food was amazing! Loved all the pastas. The octopus was very good too. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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3 years ago

Really really bad food. Ambience and service is meh. Worst Caesar salad I have ever had. Pizza was worse than DiGiornio.

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3 years ago

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and amazing staff. Had a great time, will definitely go again

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Gorgeous restaurant setting. Five star food. And excellent wait staff! This was the perfect spot for my birthday dinner with my friend.

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I like the place very cozy and the ambiance was great. Food is a little bit salty. The server are friendly and very accommodating.

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Best food and service we've had in a very long time! We were well taken care of on our anniversary night!

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Spicy Breakfast Rigatoni is on point. Tried brunch the other day and that dish did not disappoint.

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Mondays are closed?

No. We were closed the first 4 Monday’s we were open but starting this week it’s 7 nights a week. We look forward to seeing you!

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