Cacio e Vino

Name: Cacio e Vino
Address: 80 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 228-3269
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

858 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Established in 2006 by Sicilian-born Giusto Priola, this 60-seat enclave is perfect for serving delicious dinner and wood fired Pizza in its singular Sicilian style. Knowledgeable, first-rate service accompanies impeccable house-made Pastas, Pizza, traditional Sicilian Caponata, traditional Bucatini con le sarde, and rich Cassata, to name just a few, in an intimate, understatedly elegant dining area.
With its prime location and singularly Sicilian flair, ‘Cacio e Vino’ is a dining experience that you need to try and that will be like no other.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 228-3269
Website
http://cacioevino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Giusto Priola
Catering
Available upon request. Please contact via e-mail info@cacioevino.com or call 212-228-3269
Private party facilities
Cacio e Vino is not just a restaurant, it's a place where you and your guests can taste Sicilian food and wood fired Pizza, made with the freshest ingredients imported from the island of the sun with a wide selection of Italian wines. Host your next private event with us and make it an evening to remember.
Private party contact
Christine: (866) 957-3560

Location
80 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
Between 4th and 5th Streets
Parking details
Indoor/outdoor parking located across around the corner, 2 blocks down.
Public transit
Take L train to 1st Avenue, then take the M15 bus south to East 1st Street. Walk west to 2nd Avenue and up to 4th Street.
Entertainment
Wine tasting events
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$9.00
Grilled Bread with Fresh Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic
Arancina$10.00
Rice Ball with Saffron, Beef Ragù, Peas, Tomato Sauce
Caponata di Palermo$16.00
Chilled Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Celery, Onions, Capers, Olives, Panelle
Timballo di Melanzana$16.00
Eggplant, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Pecorino Cheese, Tomato Sauce
Tagliere Salumi E Formaggi
Cheese and Cold Cuts Plate
- (3)$20.00
- (5)$28.00
Calamari Fritti$15.00
Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce (Made with Dairy)
Cozze Scoppiate$13.00
Sauted Mussels with Tomato Sauce and Garlic Bread
Caprese$18.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes in Olive Oil, Basil
Polpette$15.00
Homemade Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce
- With Spaghetti$19.00
Insalata di Cavolo Verde$16.00
Kale with Zucchini, Artichokes and Mushrooms
Insalata Mista$13.00
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Black Olives
Insalata Di Rucola$14.00
Arugula, Shrimps, Capers, Primosale, Lemon Dressing
Insalata Caesar$14.00
Toasted Bread, Lettuce, Parmesan with Anchovies Capers Garlic Dressing

Pizza

Calzone*
Ham, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Tomato Sauce
- Round (12")$18.00
Margherita*
Mozzarella Fior di Latte*, Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil
- Round (12")$17.00
- Big (17")$26.00
Norma*
Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Eggplants, Salted Ricotta, Fresh Basil
- Round (12")$19.00
- Big (17")$29.00
Funghi E Cipolle*
Mushrooms, Onion, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella
- Round (12")$20.00
- Big (17")$31.00
4 Formaggi
Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Fontina Cheese
- Round (12")$21.00
- Big (17")$33.00
Siciliana*
Tomato Sauce, Anchovies, Rosemary, Capers, Black Olives, Garlic
- Round (12")$19.00
- Big (17")$29.00
Diavola*
Mozzarella Fior di Latte*, Tomato Sauce, Spicy Salame
- Round (12")$19.00
- Big (17")$29.00
Bianca Al Crudo
Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Grana Padano, Arugula
- Round (12")$21.00
- Big (17")$33.00
Rossa*
Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Sausage, Mushrooms
- Round (12")$20.00
- Big (17")$29.00
Capricciosa
Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Ham, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Olives
- Round (12")$20.00
- Big (17")$31.00
Trentino
Mozzarella Fior di Latte*, Gorgonzola, Speck, Basil
- Round (12")$21.00
- Big (17")$33.00

Panini

Prosciutto*$17.00
Prosciutto, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Tomatoes
Cotto*$17.00
Ham, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Tomatoes
Vegetariano*$17.00
Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Eggplants, Zucchini

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available

Rigatoni Alla Norma*$17.00
Rigatoni Pasta, Tomatoes, Basil, Eggplants, and Salted Ricotta
Spaghetti Carbonara*$19.00
Spaghetti with Pancetta, Eggs, and Pecorino Cheese
Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce*$19.00
Homemade Fettuccine with Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Gnocchi Sorrentina$20.00
Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Fior di Latte
Cacio e Pepe$20.00
Homemade Spaghetti, Pecorino Cheese, Crushed Black Pepper
Penne Vodka*$20.00
Penne in a Creamy Vodka Sauce
Bucatini Con Le Sarde$25.00
Bucatini Spaghetti, Fresh Sardines, Pine Nuts, Fennel
Casareccia Al Pesto Siciliano E Gamberi$20.00
Pasta with Sicilian Pesto (Almonds, Garlic, Basil), Fresh Tomatoes, Sauteed Shrimps
Fusilli Vulcano Al Forno$20.00
Fusilli Pasta Baked in the Oven with Sausage, Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce
Linguine Con Vongole$20.00
Linguine with Clams in White Wine Sauce
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese*$20.00
Fresh Homemade Pappardelle with Traditional Italian Beef Ragu'
Tagliatelle Ai Frutti Di Mare$24.00
Homemade Fresh Tagliatelle with Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari, Clams in a Light Tomato Sauce

Secondi

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$27.00
Organic Fried Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and Homemade Tomato Sauce
Polpo Alla Griglia$26.00
Grilled Octopus with Frisée Salad, Fresh Apples, Apple Vinegar Dressing
Salmone Grigliato$27.00
Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Roasted Potatoes
Calamari Alla Griglia$26.00
Grilled Calamari with Sautéed Veggie Mix
Grigliata Di Pesce$36.00
Grilled Fish Platter, Jumbo Shrimps, Calamari, Octopus, Branzino, Roasted Potatoes
Pollo Milanese$26.00
Organic Fried Chicken Breast with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, and Onion Salad

What 858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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MichaelM
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding ! Can’t wait to go back with my family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall the food and service were good! Lots of great pizza and pasta varieties and a quite authentic. Very suitable place for a large group of people and staff was helpful in arranging suitable seating!
b
bree
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Celebrated birthday dinner here with a group of 22 people. The workers did everything we asked for, to make sure we had the best experience. I also messed up the count of people, but they were super accommodating and made it work. We did the family style dinner and the food was good and we had definitely enough for everyone. Plus someone in our group was gluten free, but they were accommodating with a gluten free option while still having family style - thank you again!!
S
Staff
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere. Will go back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Food was not good. Service was horrible. Would not suggest to anyone.
GH
GeneH
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Classic, tasty, authentic Italian fare. Delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
My friend and I were excited to eat here after seeing the restaurant on Tiktok. Come to learn it’s all over TikTok because they offer a 15% discount to anyone who will post about them. The food was good but I there after better places to eat in nyc. We were the only table there for quite some time until another table showed up. I am a content creator for restaurants and I took a lot of photos and videos planning to recreate a post for them (for free, they didn’t give me the Tik Tok discount). After I posted a story they demanded the pictures from me to which I said I only provide my content to those I collaborate with. They said “We Don’t Care”. This response was rude and unnecessary. As a creator, the pictures I take a my work and not everyone gets to just have them for free. A lot of times when you share pictures with restaurants they will take your work and share it as their own without credit to you as the creator. People think because social media is free that the content on it is free for them to use. I told them I would be creating a post for them that they could reshare it and getting “we don’t care” was just horribly rude. I will not be back and I will not be sharing photos.
DK
DaveK
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Packed tables and way too many people in a small space, so much so that we could barely squeeze out to leave. Waiter was great and did his best to accommodate the overcrowding, very friendly guy. Bigger problem was the food! after a nice fritto misto and decent pear salad, we had two pastas which were simply awful, totally overcooked and drowning in red sauce. So surprised, as we have dined at Cacio e Pepe next door, which is always great. And a pasta place in NYC tasting like a strip mall pizza joint is pretty shocking. Hate to say, but we will not be back.
K
Kathy
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
Waiter was so rude and pasta came out raw. Would not recommend
H
Holley
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Need more than one waitress working the whole restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience4
Got seafood linguine and carbonara both were bad. They very greasy, a pool of oil in the dishes. The chicken salad was good tho
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Not a great restaurant.
SH
StarlettH
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Terrible experience. The owner (or the short male manager) came out of the kitchen with pieces of breading from our fried calamari in his beard. We watched a piece fall into our sauce and from there on the male insulted us for asking for a new sauce. After a hassle, he brought out a new sauce but it was purposely a hot sauce (not what is served with the calamari and looked completely different from the first sauce they originally served). We were beyond insulted and felt uncomfortable knowing that this man was messing with our food order rather than try to help make it a good experience. After I politely told him about the food in his beard and how we didn’t want to make him uncomfortable asking for a new sauce, he berated us, screaming about how we should have told him we didn’t want hot sauce (totally misunderstanding the real dilemma). Typical rude, cocky, and immature business owner. It made sense that the place was empty. The waitress looked scared and sad watching us leave. Didn’t ruin our night but made me feel terrible as someone hosting my family. I feel bad but this man will make the business suffer. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s closed by 2023.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Service was ok. Food was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
They pack large parties up into a tight space and I’m not mad at them for it, just not the experience I would’ve liked. Food was decent. Service was terrible.
SO
SarahO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place with awesome food, service, and ambiance. 2nd time there and very consistent - would definitely go back again!
NF
NathalieF
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good food but not the restaurant to go if you want to linger. They want you out of there in no time for the next group.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Basic Italian/Sicilian dishes executed in an interesting and delicious way,
c
carlg
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
This place has changed. They’ve shoved a ton of tables into the small room, don’t have the staff to take care of them all, and then added more tables outside. The staff used to be friendly and charming, and now they want you in and out. We were sat, waited 10 minutes, someone came over and said “ready.” We went to order drinks and were told “no you have to order it all.” We complied, but then the food came out 5 minutes afterward. We were in and out in 25-30 minutes. Same as the two tables to the left and right of us who got the same treatment. I used to love this charming little place, but I won’t be returning.
JG
JoannaG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner. The menu offers a delicious array of antipasti and pasta — including gluten free for my niece. Delicious wine and tiramisu with a fantastic sparkler for my kid’s birthday!
S
Sherry
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always have a great time at Cacio e Vino! It was pretty packed for Friday night, but we still had a great time. The food was well portioned and delicious! I cannot recommend their family special enough.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience5
Did not love the service. It felt like I was being rushed out of there the whole time even though no one was waiting to get in.
CW
CourtneyW
Memphis/West TN
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Super lively restaurant. Had tons of potential to be great but fell flat when it came to quality of food. The bread my table was served was burnt on the bottom. We ordered the fritto misto appetizer. Calamari had zero to no seasoning. Shrimp tasted and smelled rancid. Cacio e Pepe was pretty decent but the penne alla vodka left a lot to be desired.
MS
MorganS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very large party and the staff was very accommodating and kind!! Food came out hot and was so good.
S
Sherry
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Outstanding service for their Family Style offering. Will definitely be coming back with several friends!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Engaging owners and good food make for great restaurant experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience1
Extremely loud, not ambient whatsoever. Food was all mediocre. Oily partially Americanized Italian food run by Italians that don’t know how to fully honor what the food needs to be like. If you’re person that likes restaurants with heavy cream based pasta dishes and chicken park, this place will seem like a fabulous fancy restaurant. Service was also sub-tier and rough. Would 100% rate well if it went well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The people attending us were so nice and attentive. Very good experience!
HM
HopeM
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we LOVEEEEE cacio e vino❤️❤️❤️
CS
CarolannS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food, great service, lovely outdoor dining setup.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service ! Staff was very friendly and food was delicious !
SB
StephB
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing!! Real authentic Italian food, and the wine was delicious. Highly recommend Sauvignon Blanc!
E
Eileen
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place, amazing food and wait staff was very very nice, super sweet people. Lovely place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The waiter was a little pervy ngl
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Italian food, great vibe. We will come again!
HM
HopeM
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
cacio e vino has the best food and people in all of manhattan!!! fabrizio and fabio are two of the best people EVER and we cannot recommend this place enough. we are literally considering moving to the east village to be closer to this restaurant. the seafood to pasta ratio in the seafood pasta is PERFECT and the aperol spritzes are amazing. counting down the days until i come back here. ciao e salute, we love you <3
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing people and food. We love you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
Food was very average and there’s was nothing special about the experience
L
Lana
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst service I’ have ever experience. They went tik tok viral and now they don’t know how to act.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cacio e Vino is rated 4.2 stars by 858 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

80 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
Between 4th and 5th Streets
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Indoor/outdoor parking located across around the corner, 2 blocks down.
Public transit
Take L train to 1st Avenue, then take the M15 bus south to East 1st Street. Walk west to 2nd Avenue and up to 4th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Giusto Priola
Entertainment
Wine tasting events
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://cacioevino.com/
Phone number
(212) 228-3269
Catering
Available upon request. Please contact via e-mail info@cacioevino.com or call 212-228-3269
Private party facilities
Cacio e Vino is not just a restaurant, it's a place where you and your guests can taste Sicilian food and wood fired Pizza, made with the freshest ingredients imported from the island of the sun with a wide selection of Italian wines. Host your next private event with us and make it an evening to remember.
Private party contact
Christine: (866) 957-3560

Cacio e Vino

Make a reservation

Additional information

Spaghetti Carbonara

Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

Rigatoni Alla Norma

Antipasti / Insalate

Bruschetta$9.00

Arancina$10.00

Caponata di Palermo$16.00

Timballo di Melanzana$16.00

Tagliere Salumi E Formaggi

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Cozze Scoppiate$13.00

Caprese$18.00

Polpette$15.00

Insalata di Cavolo Verde$16.00

Insalata Mista$13.00

Insalata Di Rucola$14.00

Insalata Caesar$14.00

Pizza

Calzone*

Margherita*

Norma*

Funghi E Cipolle*

4 Formaggi

Siciliana*

Diavola*

Bianca Al Crudo

Rossa*

Capricciosa

Trentino

Panini

Prosciutto*$17.00

Cotto*$17.00

Vegetariano*$17.00

Pasta

Rigatoni Alla Norma*$17.00

Spaghetti Carbonara*$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce*$19.00

Gnocchi Sorrentina$20.00

Cacio e Pepe$20.00

Penne Vodka*$20.00

Bucatini Con Le Sarde$25.00

Casareccia Al Pesto Siciliano E Gamberi$20.00

Fusilli Vulcano Al Forno$20.00

Linguine Con Vongole$20.00

Pappardelle Alla Bolognese*$20.00

Tagliatelle Ai Frutti Di Mare$24.00

Secondi

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$27.00

Polpo Alla Griglia$26.00

Salmone Grigliato$27.00

Calamari Alla Griglia$26.00

Grigliata Di Pesce$36.00

Pollo Milanese$26.00

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