We were at Cugini's for Mother's Day -- no Mother's in our group, but nevertheless. I will give a pass for the slow service since it's one of the busiest restaurant days of the year. But everyone was trying. The food was o.k., not great. Certainly not authentically prepared Italian cuisine. We wanted it to be great -- and it was not. We are so happy that the old New Hope Diner was transformed into this lovely restaurant, but not sure it will survive with the just o.k. food. Let's see. read more

We love Cugini's. The owners are usually there, which gives the place a welcoming neighborhood vibe. The food is delicious, the service is attentive, and sitting at the bar during the week has become one of our favorite rituals. Kayla & Elaine make outstanding cocktails and always takes great care of us. Cugini's fills a real gap in the area: great food, a lively happy hour scene, and easy parking -- a combination that's harder to find than you'd think. Perfect for "older folks" like us. Ha! read more

First time trying this new Italian restaurant. We went for lunch on a quiet Monday. The atmosphere is beautiful. They completely gutted and redesigned the restaurant. The food was very good - chicken parmesan. But the waitress forgot our appetizer. So when the entrees arrived, I canceled it. She was very apologetic and we got free coffee for the mistake. The servings are very small and include no salad. She offered us bread, but it seemed like an afterthought. It arrived well after the entrees. The prices were extremely high, especially considering the small portions. I think this is the first time in my life that I ordered chicken parm and ate it all - no leftovers. We had a delicious dessert - lemon raspberry drop and the coffees that we got for free. The bill gave me sticker shock. There are plenty of Italian restaurants where we can get a huge, delicious chicken parm meal that includes a salad, have leftovers and pay far less. And one more thing - the prices on the restaurant menu are higher than the one published on their website. Pretty place though. read more

It's new so let's give them a bit of a break and give them some time. This place is "ok" just like most Italian American places. But it's positioned and priced like I'm in a NYC big Italian joint. However the cuisine and setting just doesn't match It. Don't get me wrong nothing was bad. But my $16 wedge salad was more like something from a wedding than a solid wedge like I'd get at a steakhouse for that price. My $55 veal chop milenase was nicely breaded but clearly deep fried in oil that basket needed to be changed. Salad on top was a bit sad - no fresh shaved parm on a 55 dollar Milanese style chop??? Arugula salad (no red onion and maybe 3-4 cherry tomatoes halves) was way over vinegared. And not a good vinegar - tasted like the cheap white Heize stuff. So nothing bad here and bar staff was super awesome. But if you want to open an upper end restaurant experience with the prices to match you need to bring the goods. This place does not. read more

Family- friendly Italian (Sicilian) cuisine. Great wine list too. Pizzas, sandwiches and elevated Italian foods. Nice dessert list too. A separate door for Take-Out. Large bar for drinking and dining. Plenty of free onsite parking too. read more

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We finally got here! We shared the clam appetizer which was really good. I had the veal chop parmigiana which was butterflied and huge! I was glad that the sauce was really good and the homemade pasta was equally good. The veal was cooked just right and was tender. Cindy had the cheese ravioli and she said it was simply excellent! It did take a while to get our dinner, but it was hot. It is pricey, but worth it. Our server Heather, was very nice and helpful. read more

Cugini's - Cheese ravioli - Italian Near Me - New Hope, Pennsylvania

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My family and I enjoy Cugini's very much! The owners are super nice and accommodating. We like to have drinks and food at the bar! Great happy hour menu! read more

New restaurant located in the former New Hope Diner. The new owner did extensive remodeling, and the restaurant looks terrific! Homemade pastas , a large variety on the menu and friendly efficient waitstaff. Easy parking and fair prices. A great addition to the New Hope dining scene. WELCOME! read more

I've been to Cugini's three times now, hoping that it would get better. If anything it's gotten worse. My first time there, they forgot my order (how does that happen?). Didn't they notice that only 3 of the 4 people at the table had any food? Nope. They rushed and gave me a salad that was way past its prime, soggy and mushy. The second time I made sure that they got my order and the gnocchi was horrible. They replaced it with (wait for it) a soggy greek salad. Couldn't eat it. The third time I got pizza but it the crust was so thin and soggy it wasn't worth eating. The thing is, I'm not a picky eater and rarely send anything back but this place is horrible. Service is bad, food is bad, ambience is bad. You can't hear yourself think in there. This is a glorified diner trying to be something it's not. New Hope doesn't need this tacky restaurant. read more

The restaurant was less than half occupied when we arrived, there were 4 of us. Our uncomplicated drink order consisting of a wine, a gin martini and a beer did not arrive at our table for 50 minutes. To add insult to injury a $4 up charge was added to the martini because there was no ice to fill the glass. Food was decent We will not return. read more

Let's start with the location. Easy access off route 202, (Lower York Road). Plenty of parking, Handicapped access for my my parents a plus. Atmosphere was cozy with a great vibe. Hostess was very amenable allowed us to sit at our table before all parties arrived. On a side note, The bar would have been a great place to wait as it is strategically located and a beautiful touch to a beautiful restaurant. Our waiter was excellent and very attentive to our needs. He allowed us the pleasure of conversing with our guests prior to ordering our entrees. We did get a few delicious appetizers Calamari and Bruschetta , The chopped Salad and Caesar were excellent salads enough for a meal, The dinners were served simultaneously and everyone at our table complemented how good the food was prepared. Oh and my Dad had the French onion soup and loved it. The drinks were great as well. This was our second time at this location and will not be our last. This was a short Ride from Harleysville PA and we will be stopping by for the Pizza next time, which looked so good coming out of the kitchen. From my years dining out and selling restaurants, Cugini's is a winner. Good luck Frank and Anthony! read more

My husband, mother and I had a wonderful dinner experience at Cugini's! The food was wonderful, came out quickly on a busy Saturday night, and the quality was excellent for the amazing prices. Our server Justin was absolutely fantastic! Thank you for the laughs, awesome recommendations, and making us feel right at home - you rock. The staff & atmosphere were inviting and family friendly - we can't wait to come back! read more

The restaurant had a nice remodel and a pleasant atmosphere upon entry. However, our experience quickly went downhill after being seated. We placed our drink order, and our server began questioning my request for a vodka gimlet made with lemon instead of lime. He insisted I wanted a Lemon Drop martini, despite me clarifying multiple times that I specifically wanted a gimlet with lemon. This kind of argument should never occur between a server and a guest. When the drink arrived, it was clearly not what I ordered. My wife ordered the house wine, but our bill charged us for the premium wine -- $16 per glass, for two glasses -- which was incorrect. The food was adequate but not special. The homemade pasta was good, though the portion was very small. The cappuccinos were excellent. Service overall was subpar, and the automatic 20% gratuity was not warranted based on the service we received. With so many Italian restaurants available, this will not be one we return to. read more

Disappointing. $350 and everyone in our party had a bad experience. Overcooked, mushy pasta. Seafood didn't taste fresh or well seasoned. We mentioned to our waitress that the food wasn't exciting and the chef came to our table to basically make us uncomfortable. Would not recommend. read more

Food was fresh and delicious, bartenders were friendly and efficient and drinks were spot on! Atmosphere and decor is fun and beautiful! Recommend highly! Great addition to New Hope read more

Not the place to go if they're crowded. First time there and dinner started with problems with the drink order. One of our party of three never received their entree after several apologies by our waitress- and it was only a pizza! Manager came over to apologize but no courtesy extended when the check came. On top of that- food we did get was "meh " at best. Tough night for the kitchen - poor response from management. Might be better on a slower day but I'm not returning to find out. read more

the Food was was over priced and portions were small. I ordered take out and they were running 30 minutes behind. I'll give them one more chance but I was disappointed with overall experience. read more

Cugini's did not disappoint as the premier Italian option in town. Excellent creative appetizers, fresh homemade pasta, many options for different price points and appetites, and a flexible menu (translated as, add shrimp to anything you wish). The chefs are very accommodating and will craft a custom dish to order. We had a custom ziti dish, the gnocchi, chicken Marsala, pink vodka sauce and perfectly cooked salmon, all excellent. Our server Justin was not very polite to start, but this obviously did not affect the quality of the food, and we would recommend trying a meal there. read more

We had an odd first experience at Cugini's. Walking in, we were impressed with the renovation and ambiance of the restaurant. The server was very nice and attentive during the entire visit. We first ordered two vodka martinis, with different brands of vodka to start. When the cocktails arrived, one was clearly gin ... making us wonder whether the second used the vodka we asked for. The server fixed the mistake quickly. Next, we ordered a Tagliatelle Pescatore and the Halibut special. The Tagliatelle was delicious. However, we noticed right away that the Halibut looked more like the Mahi special. When asked, the server confirmed the second mistake. Since it took some time to prepare the correct dish, we ended up eating separately. (Not the experience we hoped for.) However, the Halibut was also delicious. If the orders had been delivered correctly, we would have had a four or five star experience. We might try again ... still trying to decide. read more

Formerly. The Star Diner in New Hope/ Solebury, now offering an Italian menu. We stopped in to sample this new restaurant restaurant addition to the Lambertville- New Hope area. We were seating at a comfortable table near the window. Our server was pleasant and attentive. We started with the calamari. It was lightly breaded rings of something deep fried. The rings were rubbery and chewy- not recommended. For our mains we each tried a chicken dish- Marsala and Parmesan each dish came with pasta. The Pasta was el denté with just the right amount of firmness ( thus is subjective but it is the way I like it). Our chicken consisted of two nice breasts that were tender, the dishes were not noticeably salting which allowed the flavor of the gravy to shine. On the Marsala there were plenty of tender mushrooms. Both meals were tasty- recommend. One negative. The mains did not include a salad; and bread was not served or offered ( disappointing for an Italian restaurant). read more