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Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante
- 432 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501

Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant ★4.0 (53)·$10–20

432 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501, USA

4.0
🔔Update Sept 2023: Cuginis is open again with signs saying under new management. Had the same thing I’ve had here for the past 15 years and it’s just as good as it was before the place changed hands. Long live Cuginis 🍕Been going to this place for over half my life, starting from when I went to high school across the street. The quality over the years has stayed the same, and they make a great deep-dish style buffalo slice. I challenge you to find a better buffalo slice on Long Island, as I have yet to do so.Other slices are great too, with plenty of variety if you don’t feel like getting the same buffalo slice for 15+ years like I do.The guys who work the counter are super cool too!Tip: try the buffalo slice, rice ball, meat pinwheel. The chicken bacon ranch slices are tasty as well! - Eric Go
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Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante Introduce

Introduction / Overview

For decades, New York residents, particularly those in Nassau County, have sought out a place that perfectly balances the comfort of a classic neighborhood pizzeria with the quality of a full-service Italian dining experience. Cugini Pizzeria & Ristorante, located right on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, is that rare gem. This establishment successfully operates as both a premier "Pizza restaurant" and a formal "Italian restaurant," providing a diverse culinary experience under one roof.

Cugini is celebrated for its commitment to authentic Italian flavors, serving up generous portions of "Comfort food" prepared with care. While the dining room offers a "Cozy" and "Quiet" atmosphere with "Table service," the front counter buzzes with locals grabbing slices and quick meals. This dual nature makes it popular for every occasion—from a fast, satisfying “Quick bite” during the workday to a relaxed "Dinner" with the whole "Family-friendly" crowd or "Groups."

The local following for Cugini is intensely loyal, a testament to the consistent quality that has endured for years. One local user mentioned having frequented the spot for "over half my life," emphasizing that the food quality has "stayed the same" even through recent management changes—a huge relief for long-time patrons. This deep commitment to flavor and tradition is evident across the menu, from their rich, hearty Homemade Soups like Pasta E Fagioli and Minestrone, to their famous deep-dish specialty slices.

Whether you are craving a traditional Neapolitan-style pie, a robust Italian hero, or a fine sit-down entrée paired with a glass of wine, Cugini has cemented its place as a reliable and beloved dining fixture in the Mineola community, ready to serve both the casual diner and those seeking a full Italian feast.

Location and Accessibility

Cugini Pizzeria & Ristorante is conveniently located at 432 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501, USA. This highly visible location on Jericho Turnpike ensures it is a simple destination for those traveling throughout Long Island and Nassau County.

The restaurant prioritizes ease of access and convenience for all New Yorkers, regardless of their means of travel or mobility needs:

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  • Ample Parking: Customers benefit from both a designated Free parking lot and access to Free street parking, making quick pick-ups and extended dining visits hassle-free.
  • Universal Accessibility: The venue is fully equipped with a Wheelchair accessible entrance, a convenient Wheelchair accessible parking lot, a Wheelchair accessible restroom, and comfortable Wheelchair accessible seating.
  • Easy for Local Pickup: The location facilitates multiple fast service options, including Curbside pickup and Takeout, perfect for busy locals grabbing food on their way home.
  • Pet-Friendly Feature: For those enjoying the great New York weather, the restaurant maintains a policy of allowing Dogs allowed outside in designated areas.
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    Services Offered

    Cugini offers a comprehensive range of dining and service options that cater to the diverse needs of the New York metropolitan area's demanding clientele, focusing on flexibility and full-service dining.

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  • Full-Range Dining Hours: Offers services for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, providing excellent options throughout the entire day.
  • In-House Dining Experience: Features dedicated Seating with Table service in a separate dining room that maintains a Casual yet Cozy and sometimes Quiet atmosphere, ideal for relaxed dining.
  • Reservation Acceptance: Patrons can plan ahead as the restaurant Accepts reservations, especially useful for peak dining hours or for accommodating larger Groups.
  • Robust Takeout and Delivery: Provides traditional Takeout and Delivery, plus modern, safety-conscious services like Curbside pickup and No-contact delivery.
  • Full Bar and Beverage Service: The restaurant holds a full liquor license, offering a dedicated Bar onsite with a wide selection of Alcohol, Beer, signature Cocktails, Hard liquor, and Wine, as well as high-quality Coffee.
  • Family Comforts: Truly "Good for kids," the venue provides a specific Kids' menu and necessary comforts like High chairs.
  • Event and Group Services: Offers specialized Catering services for events, parties, and large family gatherings.
  • Customer Amenities: Provides essential conveniences such as a clean Restroom and complimentary Wi-Fi for diners.
  • Flexible Payments: Accepts modern payment methods including Credit cards, Debit cards, and fast NFC mobile payments.
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    Features / Highlights

    Cugini Pizzeria & Ristorante's greatest strength lies in its menu and its commitment to time-honored, high-quality Italian and pizza classics.

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  • The Legendary Buffalo Slice: A local specialty, this deep-dish style slice is lauded by regulars as potentially the "better buffalo slice on Long Island." It is a must-try item that embodies the restaurant’s mastery of specialty pizza.
  • Extensive Pizza & Slice Variety: Offers three main pizza styles—Neapolitan, Grandma Pizza, and Sicilian Pizza—alongside a massive "Over The Counter" selection of slices like Rigatoni Alla Vodka Slice, Chicken Bacon And Ranch, and Crispino/Eggplant Slice, providing unmatched variety.
  • Authentic Homemade Soups: The soup selection, which includes deeply flavorful traditional options like Pasta E Fagioli and Stracciatella Alla Romana, is praised by customers for its "great flavor" and comforting authenticity.
  • Full Italian Entrée Menu: Beyond pizza, the restaurant shines with traditional Italian "Heros" (e.g., Veal Cutlet, Grilled Chicken With Broccoli Rabe), various salads and wraps (like the Seafood Salad and Caesar Salad Wrap), and hearty dishes available in the main dining area.
  • Quick and Friendly Service: Recognized for its "Fast service" and "super cool" counter staff, ensuring that both quick takeout orders and sit-down meals are managed efficiently.
  • Cugini Specialty Pies: The menu boasts creative and popular signature pies, including Chicken Marsala Pizza, Rigatoni Alla Vodka Pizza, and the unique UpsideDown Sicilian Pie, demonstrating an inventive take on classic preparations.
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    Contact Information

    For reservations, ordering a meal, or general inquiries about Cugini Pizzeria & Ristorante:

    Address: 432 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501, USA

    Phone: (516) 279-6664

    Standard Operating Hours:

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  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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    What is Worth Choosing

    For New Yorkers in Mineola and the surrounding Long Island communities, choosing Cugini Pizzeria & Ristorante is a decision to embrace authentic Italian heritage coupled with modern convenience. What truly makes Cugini worth choosing is its dual identity and unwavering quality.

    Firstly, for the casual diner or those on a lunch break, the **Over The Counter** service is second to none. The vast array of specialty slices ensures that regulars can always find something new, or stick to a perfected favorite like the famous **Buffalo Roll** or **Chicken Bacon And Ranch** slice. The value and speed of this quick service, noted for its "Fast service" and generous portions, is a major advantage in a busy area.

    Secondly, for those seeking a more traditional dining experience, the separation into a formal dining room provides an **Atmosphere** that is "Cozy" and allows for a more relaxed experience with full **Table service** and a complete **Bar onsite**. Here, you can enjoy a comforting bowl of **Pasta E Fagioli** or a classic Italian **Hero** while dining with family or friends. The ability to **Accepts reservations** solidifies its standing as a genuine full-service restaurant.

    The commitment to fresh, homemade taste, exemplified by a customer who stated the soup's "great flavor" was a memory from years ago, is Cugini’s enduring promise. This is a local institution that "Serves local specialty," making it a perfect spot to indulge in true Long Island Italian-American cuisine, whether you need a quick slice or a multi-course dinner.

    Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante Food & drink

    • Personal Pan Pizza's

    • Grandma $13.25

      Fresh Homemade Sauce, Garlic, Basil and Mozzarella

    • Bianca Neve $16.95
    • Mozzarella & Ricotta $16.95
    • Primavera $16.95

      Broccoli, Mushrooms, Fresh Tomato, Zucchini, Carrots, Onions, Garlic and Mozzarella

    • Capricciosa $16.95

      Pepperoni, Onions, Mushrooms, Sausage, Broccoli, Sauce & Mozzarella

    • Quattro Gusti $16.95

      Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Plum Tomato & Mozzarella

    • Barese $16.95

      Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Sauce & Mozzarella

    • Margherita $14.95

      Fresh Homemade Sauce, Garlic, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

    • Diavolo $14.95

      Onions, Crumbled Sauce, Tomato Sauce, & Mozzarella

    • Chicken Marsala Or Parm $16.95
    • Salad Toppings

    • Shredded Mozzarella
    • Chicken (Grilled Or Fried)
    • Fresh Mozzarella
    • Shrimp
    • Gorgonzola
    • Pizza

    • Neapolitan

      Cheese & Tomato Sauce on an 18' pizza pie

    • Grandma Pizza

      Fresh Homemade Sauce, Garlic, Basil & Mozzarella Sicilian Style Pizza

    • Sicilian Pizza

      Cheese and Sicilian Sauce

    • Cheese And Sicilian Sauce
    • Specialty Toppings

      Cherry Peppers, Roasted Peppers, Chicken.

    • Salads and Wraps

    • Tricolor Salad

      Endive, Radicchio, and Arugula. Topped with Tomato and Olives

    • Insalata Rustica

      Mescolina Lettuce Tossed with Pignoli Nuts, Raisins, Roasted Peppers,

    • Seafood Salad

      Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, and Clams. Marinated with Lemon, Oil and Herbs

    • Romana Salad

      Arugula, Grape Tomatoes, Pecans, Gorgonzola Cheese, Croutons and Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • Mediterranean Salad

      Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Almonds, and Shaved Romano Cheese in a Red Wine Vinaigrette

    • Caesar Salad
    • Tossed Salad
    • Chef Salad
    • Caesar Salad Wrap

      ...with chicken

    • Tossed Salad Wrap
    • Homemade Soups

    • Pasta E Fagioli
    • Tortellini In Brodo
    • Minestrone
    • Stracciatella Alla Romana
    • Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Lentil Soup
    • Over The Counter

    • Regular, Sicilian, Grandma Slice
    • Crispino/Eggplant Slice
    • White Slice
    • Primavera Slice
    • Eggplant And Ricotta Slice
    • Chicken Bacon And Ranch
    • Sausage And Broccoli Rabe Slice
    • Upside Sicilian Slice
    • Chicken Slice
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka Slice
    • Margherita Slice
    • Stuffed Slice

      Vegetable, Meat, or Baked Ziti

    • Vegetable, Meat, Or Baked Ziti
    • Calzone ( Cheese)
    • Calzone (Meat)

      Choices of Pepperoni, Meatball, Sausage, or Ham

    • Pizza Pop
    • Sausage And Peppers
    • Chicken Alla Vodka Roll
    • Buffalo Roll
    • Pin Wheel

      Meat,Vegetable, or Chicken

    • Meat,Vegetable, Or Chicken
    • Rice Ball
    • Garlic Knots (6 Pc)
    • Caesar Salad Wrap
    • Broccoli Rabe Panini
    • Roasted Pepper Panini
    • Heros

    • Chicken Cutlet
    • Meatball
    • Eggplant
    • Shrimp
    • Veal Cutlet
    • Veal And Peppers
    • Veal And Mushrooms
    • Peppers And Egg

      Grilled Chicken with Broccoli Rabe

    • Grilled Chicken With Broccoli Rabe
    • Cugini Specialty Pies

    • Neapolitan Special

      A hearty combination of Sausage, Meatballs, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions and Mozzarella (Anchovies Available by Request)

    • Sicilian Special

      A hearty combination of Sausage, Meatballs, Pepperoni, Mushrooms,

    • White Pizza
    • Pizza Primavera

      A Combination of Broccoli, Mushrooms, Fresh Tomato, Zucchini,

    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka Pizza
    • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

      Round Pie Topped with Pieces of Marinated Spicy Chicken and Mozzarella

    • BBQ Chicken Pizza

      Round Pie Topped with Marinated BBQ Chicken and Mozzarella

    • Chicken Parmigiana Pizza

      Round Pie Topped with Pieces of Fried Chicken, Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce

    • Margherita Pizza

      Round Pie Topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Chunky Marinara Sauce and Basil

    • Chicken Marsala Pizza

      Chunks of Chicken in a Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms and Mozzarella

    • Pizza Fra Diavolo

      Thin Crust Pizza Topped with Fresh Homemade Sauce, Sausage, Cherry Peppers and Mozzarella

    • Salad Pizza

      Thin Crust Pizza Topped with Mixed Greens, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pignoli Nuts, and Fresh Tomato with Balsamic Dressing

    • Chicken Fresco Pizza

      Round Pie Topped with Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes, Onion, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

    • UpsideDown Sicilian Pie

      Thick Crust with Mozzarella Cheese, Sauce, Oregano and Grated Cheese

    • Crispino Pie

      Thin Crust with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic

    Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante Details

    • Service options

    • Curbside pickup
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeout
    • Dine-in
    • Highlights

    • Fast service
    • Serves local specialty
    • Popular for

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
    • Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
    • Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Wheelchair accessible seating
    • Offerings

    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Hard liquor
    • Quick bite
    • Wine
    • Dining options

    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
    • Amenities

    • Bar onsite
    • Restroom
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
    • Atmosphere

    • Casual
    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Crowd

    • Family-friendly
    • Groups
    • Planning

    • Accepts reservations
    • Payments

    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
    • Children

    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
    • Parking

    • Free parking lot
    • Free street parking
    • Parking
    • Pets

    • Dogs allowed outside

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    Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante Location

    Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante

    432 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501, USA

    Cugini Pizzeria & ristorante Reviews

    An average rating of ★4.4 from 382 user reviews.

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