The deal at Cucina Di Pesce is pretty damn good price for Happy Hour. It’s a BOGO deal on drinks and appetizers (with out the over inflated prices), from 4-8. Mind you the food here isn’t stunning, but well worth the price.
We came in on a Tuesday night, at around 6:30 or so. The bar had plenty of room and the bartender immediately greeted me and offered me a drink. I was waiting for G, so I helped myself to a glass of montepulciano (@$7). I scanned the menu for some apps, which ranged from $6-10. The fare was pretty typical: soup, ceasar salad, calamari, caprese, etc. They also offer FREE mussels at the bar as well.
Once G arrived, we decided on several dishes…
- Grilled Eggplant with goat cheese, roasted red peppers and pesto sauce, $8
- Baked Clams 1/2 dozen $8
- Grilled Calamari with avocado, tomato, cilantro and scallions in a lemon and olive oil dressing $9
- Grilled Portobello with marinated garlic, rosemary, olive oil, and melted fontina cheese $9
The food was above decent… and it tasted better with each glass of wine… lol.
The bartender was also gracious enough to give us a little tipple of a drink.
I also here there’s an Early Bird Special 4-6:30 $13.95 as well…
Choice of
Appetizer:
Soup or Salad
Entree:
- Linguini with calamari and mussels with fra diavalo sauce
- Penne with tomato and mushroom, white wine, garlic, and olive oil
- Linguini Primavara with marinara sauce
- Eggplant Parmigana w/ a side of pasta (choice of marinara or garlic and olive oil)
- Chicken Parmigano w/ a side of pasta (choice of marinara or garlic and olive oil)
- Chicken Balsamico w/ a side of pasta (choice of marinara or garlic and olive oil)
- Fish of the day w/ a side of pasta (choice of marinara or garlic and olive oil)
Choice of coffee, tea, or soda
Overall, this is a neighborhood spot that has loyal customers who don’t seem to be going anywhere… or dying. But either way, it’s a good deal on a budget overall.
P.S. Cash or Amex only!
87 East 4th Street (bet 2nd and 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
