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Bocca Cucina & Bar, New York, NY
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Bocca Cucina & Bar

4.3
4.3
2114 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
With over a decade in business, Bocca Cucina & Bar is one of New York City’s top rated Italian restaurants in the Gramercy district. The space is bright and modern, marked by indigo blue leather banquettes and industrial-chic lighting. Large and upgraded bar area with exquisite marble countertops overseeing the dining room, offering an imaginative cocktail menu that seamlessly complements the all-Italian wine list seldom found anywhere else. International chef James Corona, a Batali and Bouley alum approaches Italian cuisine with a creative and modern edge to deliver soulful creations, inspired by Italian tradition and artfully plated dishes that stimulate the mind as much as the senses. Bocca takes a minimalist approach to the menu, respecting the intrinsic natural flavors of premiere local and Italian-imported products. Bocca highlights iconic Roman classics such as tonnarelli cacio e pepe and pappardelle al ragu di agnello.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 387-1200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Corona
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy / Flatiron
  • Cross street
    Between Park Avenue South and Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    R Trains to 23rd Street 4,5,6, L, N,R,Q at 14th St Union Square.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2,114 Reviews
  1. Jerome

    New York Area

    189 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ahmad was a great server. Rose the manager was Fantastic too. Started with Prosciutto E Burrata and Carciofi Stufati. 2 Insalate Cesares next, Entrees were 2 Pappardelle al Ragu di Agnello Lamb Shank and Rigatoni all'Amatriciana. All the food was AMAZING! Some Tito's Birra Italia Lagers made for a wonderful night. We will be back Thank you.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner and service was so slow. Food was great but we waited for a long while. Servers were super nice though.

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  3. dridr

    New York Area

    103 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Space is a little small, but not cramped. Nothing to absorb the ambient sounds so it is a little noisey. Food was all very good to excellent. Prices were a little high for the quantity received. Only one waiter for the floor - poor guy really worked hard that evening and carried it off well !

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  4. CoryG

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, excellent homemade pappardelle in particular.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Bocca for restaurant week and it was absolutely incredible. Our waitress, Rose, was such a pleasure and gave us limoncello and espresso martinis to taste. We got the veal meatballs and Arancini to start, probably the best I’ve ever had; for entree, Cacio e Pepe and Orecchiette con Vongole e Friarielli. I cannot put into words how amazing my experience here was. I will for sure be going back!

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  6. IllinoisEaters

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to sit outside (someone bought out the restaurant), but still had a fabulous celebration dinner. Would def go back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service from our host and other waiters was just so great. It makes the experience so much better. In fact, when our waiter realized that they forgot to serve our appetizer, they apologized and topped off our drinks. Food was delicious.

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  8. Rose

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We tried nyc restaurant week menu but it was ok but nothing special. I wouldn't visit again. They were short staffed + not very professional service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their food week menu was great! Great options for all three courses and the price was very reasonable. Bar tender made great drinks and made good conversation with us as well. Was a little warm inside, but it has been around 100 the last few days. Overall I would recommend to anyone in the flatiron area.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the 3 course meal for restaurant week, the Mexicana and Smokey grass cocktails were excellent. Our server was making our cocktails so was a little slow getting drinks to the table.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great ambiance, the outdoor space was sealed which helped the heat out a bit. If you would like a great get together with friends or a laid back date, this is a great spot

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  12. MegsandBacon

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Bocca Cucina and Bar. Our server was attentive, our food delicious (everything we ordered was top-notch), and we enjoyed the ambiance. I would definitely recommend.

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  13. JefferyW

    Montreal

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a wonderful experience, the food is great, the wine list is extensive and the service makes you feel at home

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  14. NatashaM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is delicious. I love the dark ambiance and decor of the restaurant. It has an overall great vibe and great food.

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  15. KNY1

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a group dinner with friends. All of the dishes were excellent. Service was friendly and prompt. We’ve been to Bocca for lunch and dinner and they are always consistent.

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  16. HedyD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Bronzino was old and tasted awful. The Brussel sprouts were too hard to eat even though I asked if they were soft and was told yes. The sautéed kale was also too hard to eat. The only things good were the artichokes and mashed potatoes.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great. We were even treated with a surprise limoncello!

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  18. MA21

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food with excellent service and lovely ambiance.

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  19. JoeStevensNYC

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fantastic service

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  20. luv2eatout

    New York Area

    166 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    166 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here - it is a nice place. We loved the Roasted cauliflower head, cacio e pepe fondue, black truffle appetizer, the pasta we got for dinner Scialatelli, San Marzano tomato sauce, eggplant, smoked buffalo mozzarella, parmigiano, fresh basil sounded delicious, but it was just ok. I wouldn't order it again if we ever go back here.

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  21. TinaC

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this place! The owners and everyone involved are wonderful and the food is fantastic!

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  22. PortlandFoodie

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third time dining at Bocca Cucina. As always we had an excellent experience. The food , service and wine options never disappoint. We live out of town and we are sure to put Bocca Cucina on our rotation when we visit NYC

    1 person found this helpful

  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening at Bocca! We all loved the food, special cocktail and the ambiance. First time at Bocca but we'll be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  24. SydneyY

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE BEST!!! The best Manhattan. The best meal! The best waiter! Don’t miss this neighborhood GEM.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. RobertS

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssss

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  26. SPQR

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire staff was great and attentive. The meals were so good as was the wine selection. We even went with three kids and they loved it and staff went out of their way to be accommodating to young one. We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  27. Nine

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pre-theatre meal, only thing we’d have changed was being able to stay longer. The food was delicious and so authentically Italian.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. EllPea

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience! Started at the bar for fun cocktails and appetizers, then moved to a table for dinner. Everything was outstanding, and the servers were super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  29. BENy

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in the city. Everything they make is great!

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  30. JacJac

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Nothing special — food and service below average

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  31. Jana

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best pasta ever!

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  32. LorraineA

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING EATS !!!!!!

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  34. MelissaW

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    No liquor license, confusion with menus, two meal selections they didn’t have, two other people in restaurant while we were there. Waiter was friendly, food was good.

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  35. MarcG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food was very good. Service was friendly.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Graduation dinner, wonderful food and cozy, calm atmosphere. Great service. Thank you!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the staff was accommodating, hospitable and caring. One of our best experiences during our stay in NY.

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  38. AnnMarieR

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing! Appetizers were so delicious, that we had to try all of them. The Cacio Pepe was fabulous! The staff was extremely attentive. They are opening a new restaurant ... Mr. Capri .... I will have to try!

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  39. JoeM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best Italian food I’ve had in a long time with excellent service.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions could’ve been bigger but the food was amazing

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bocca Cucina & Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bocca Cucina & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 387-1200.

Bocca Cucina & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 2114 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bocca Cucina & Bar

39 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Park Avenue South and Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy / Flatiron
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    R Trains to 23rd Street 4,5,6, L, N,R,Q at 14th St Union Square.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Corona
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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