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A Unique Dining Experience Inside Buffalo's Historic Richardson Hotel.

Unmatched Quality in a Historic Atmosphere.

From homemade pastas and risottos to succulent grilled meats and fresh seafood, each dish is meticulously crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients.

About Cucina

Hours Of Operation

Monday:  Closed
Tuesday:  Bar Service Only 5pm – 9pm
Wednesday:  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday:  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday:  5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday:  5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday:  Closed

*Food service up to an hour before close.

THE MENU

AT THE BAR

SMALL PLATES

House Pasta Chips

13

whipped feta & ricotta, mint pesto, pistachio, chili oil

Piloncillo Braised Pork Belly

20

burnt pork belly, pickled vegetable escabeche

Hamachi Ceviche

20

leche de tigre, cilantro, onion

Charcuterie Board

29

prosciutto, soppressata, capicola, midnight moon, derby sage, kalamata, castelveltrano, sour dough, house made preserve

Fire Roasted Cauliflower

15

shishito pepper yogurt, pickled red onions, dukkah, golden raisins, cilantro

Mortadella Sandwich

18

toasted focaccia, tomato basil aioli, sharp provolone

HOUSE MADE PASTA

Cacio E Pepe

14/24

house made bucatini, roasted garlic, cracked black pepper, pecorino

LARGE PLATES

American Wagyu Smash Burger

21

two 4oz patties, sharp white cheddar, smoked tomato jam, caramelized onions, house made semolina bun, french fries

FORNO

Margherita

20

tomato, fresh mozzerella, basil

Diavola

23

tomato, burrata, basil, 'nduja, calabrian chili, parmesan

Patate

21

yukon gold, red onion, fontina & rosemary, EVOO

Wild Mushroom

21

oyster & shiitake mushrooms, fontina, garlic cream, parmesan, truffle cream

TERRA

Wagyu Pizzaiola

52

12oz wagyu flank, pomodoro, arugula, shaved parmesan

Veal Chop Saltimbocca

52

prosciutto, seasonal vegetable, butter gemelli, veal demi-glace

Chicken Milanese

28

oven roasted tomatoes, red onion, baby arugula, parmigiano reggiano, balsamic reduction

MARE

Branzino Al Limone

46

broccolini, capers, tomatoes, rosemary potatoes

Lobster

35

8oz Maine lobster butter poached, lemon

Scallop Risotto

58

dry scallops, guanciale, peas, mint, chive, pecorino romano

SPECIALITÁ DELLA CASA

Pollo Al Salmogrillio

29

1/2 roasted Erba Verde chicken, farroh, swiss chard, mushroom brodo

Lasagne Al Carciofo

36

housemade pasta, chardonnay sauce, garlic, basil, mozzarella, parmesan

Involtini Di Melanzane

28

eggplant, ricotta, pomodoro, bucatini

PASTA FATTA IN CASA

Bucatini Cacio E Pepe

26

butter, cracked pepper, roasted garlic, pecorino romano

Pasta E Lenticchie

24

green lentils, carrot, celery, onion, lumache, pomodoro, basil, bianco sardo

Ragu A La Bolgnese

29

rigatoni, veal, pork beef, pomodoro red wine, parmesan, cream

Sicilian Bucatini

26

white anchovy, confit garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian oregano, breadcrumbs

CONTORNI

Carote

19

roasted rainbow carrots, spiced yogurt, pistachio

Radicchio Alla Griglia

19

grilled radicchio, olive oil, lemon, rosemary, gorgonzola dolce, nocciola crocante

Lemon Roasted Zucchini

18

basil, toasted breadcrumbs, botarga

Tiramisu

14

Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso and Marsala. Creamy Mascarpone, Cocoa Powder

Zabaione

14

Brûlèe Figs, Tozzetti Cookie

Vegan Gelato

14

Vanilla, Chocolate Hazelnut, Pistachio

Spumoni Bomba

14

Chocolate, Strawberry, and Pistachio Gelato, Chocolate Shell, Raspberry Sauce

Lemon Sorbetto

14

Lemon Sorbet in the Lemon Shell

Cheesecake

14

Ricotta Cheesecake, Raspberry Sauce, Fresh Whipped Cream, Berries

COCKTAILS • 14

OLMSTED MANHATTAN
bourbon, averna, angostura & black walnut bitters
VAUX SPRITZ
aperol, grapefruit, soda, prosecco
NEGRONI
ford’s gin, sweet vermouth, campari
MARGARITA
blanco tequila, lime, triple sec,orange agave, ancho chili salt
AMERICANO
campari, antica formula vermouth, soda
HOBSON SOUR
bourbon, lemon, orange, egg white, port
VESPER
tommyrotter gin, tito’s vodka, lillet rosé
ACROSS THE PACIFIC
plantation 5yr rum, averna, lime, orgeat, angostura, nutmeg

WINE & BEER

Wine and Beer by the glass & bottle: Large rotating selection, please ask bartender for current offerings.
Beers
Labatt Blue 6
Labatt Blue Light 6
Bud Light 6
Michelob Ultra 6
Stella Artois 7
Big Ditch Hayburner IPA 7
Peroni 7
Birra Moretti 7
Sullivans Irish Ale 8.5
1911 Cider 7
Dog Fish Head 90 Min IPA 9
Genesee Mango Peach Kolsh 9

MIX & MATCH | $20

PICK ANY (1) FROM EACH LIST:

Tuesday-Thursday: 4-10PM | Friday & Saturday: 4-11PM

SIP

BEER

SELECT DOMESTIC
SELECT IMPORT
SELECT CRAFT

WINE

HOUSE SELECT RED
HOUSE SELECT WHITE

BUBBLES

HOUSE SELECT ROTATION

SAVOR

INSALANTE

CAESAR
BURRATA
MISTA

FORNO

MARGHERITA
DIAVOLA
PATATE
WILD MUSHROOM

PALMARE

AMERICAN WAGYU SMASH BURGER

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