Cucciolo Osteria Durham Menu

Welcome to Cucciolo Osteria Durham, an Italian gem tucked away in downtown Durham. Located at 601 W Main St, this charming eatery invites you to indulge in a menu that beautifully marries traditional flavors with modern flair.

• Cicchetti: Start your culinary journey with delightful small plates like the Prosciutto di San Daniele paired with creamy mozzarella mousse for just $8.50.
• Secondi: For the main event, don’t miss the Butter Chicken 'Sostanza' Style, perfectly balanced with a lemon arugula salad, or the decadent Braised Beef Shank slow-cooked in red wine, priced at $46.
• Desserts: Conclude your meal with the crowd-pleaser Tiramisu or velvety Panna Cotta topped with berries, both under $10.

Cucciolo’s inviting atmosphere and expertly curated dishes make it a must-visit in Durham, where every bite resonates with culinary elegance.

DINNER - CICCHETTI

• PROSCIUTTO DI SAN DANIELE

  mozzarella mousse, gnocco fritto

  US$8.50

• RUSTIC TUSCAN PÂTÉ with FRESH SAGE + BAGUETTE

  US$10.50

DINNER - BRUSCHETTE

• BASIL TOMATO with HOUSE-MADE RICOTTA

  US$9.50

• ROASTED GRAPES & WALNUT with GOAT CHEESE

  US$9.50

• BURRATA & ROASTED HAZELNUT with TRUFFLE HONEY

  US$12.00

DINNER - ANTIPASTI

• CREAMED MUSHROOMS

  Sauteed crimini, shiitake, oyster mushrooms, congac, reggiano, multigrain toast

  US$15.00

• HOUSE GREEN SALAD

  Arugula, Radicchio, Endive, Bibb, Prosciutto, Reggiano

  US$14.00

• FILET MIGNON BEEF CARPACCIO

  House made garlic aioli, truffle paste

  US$24.00

• PESTO ARANCINI

  Calabrian chili aioli

  US$9.50

• ROASTED BEET SALAD

  Roasted red and gold beets, grapefruit, orange, goat cheese, toasted almonds

  US$15.50

• BURRATTA

  Cherry tomatoes, lemon/white wine vinegar, pesto, walnuts, olive oil

  US$15.00

DINNER - PRIMI

• LINGUINE ALLA CARBONARA

  (THE ROMAN WAY) Guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk

  US$18.00

• LINGUINI ALLA AMATRICIANA

  Guanciale, cherry tomatoes, garlic, pecorino

  US$19.00

• TRUFFLE TAJARIN

  Fresh black truffles, truffled paste, reggiano

  US$22.50

• WHITE RAGU TAJARIN

  Beef and pork ragu, reggiano, thyme

  US$19.00

• SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM RIGATONI

  Vodka, plum tomatoes, ricotta, basil

  US$18.00

• LASAGNA

  Beef, Pork, tomato, Bechamel, Reggiano

  US$21.00

• BLUE CHEESE ALFREDO TAGLIATELLE

  Blue cheese, Fontal Cheese, Herb vinegar

  US$19.00

• LINGUINI ALLA VONGOLE

  Whole middleneck clams, garlic, white wine, parmesan. Limited quantities! Please inquire for availability

  US$24.50

DINNER - SECONDI

• BUTTER CHICKEN 'SOSTANZA' STYLE

  Lightly battered, butter roasted chicken breast, lemon arugula salad

  US$23.00

• BRAISED BEEF SHANK

  Braised in red wine and herbs, stewed local root vegetables, parmesan polenta

  US$46.00

• BEEF TAGLIATA

  Prime NY strip, served with arugula dressed with 12+ aged balsamic and reggiano

  US$48.00

• FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY

  *Limited quantity! Please inquire for availability

DESSERT

• TIRAMISU

  US$10.00

• PANNA COTTA with BERRIES

  US$8.00

• HONEY CAKE

  US$10.00