Bocca Cucina & Bar NYC - 4.6 rating - Roman Italian Dining in Gramercy

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Bocca Cucina & Bar

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway): 39 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Gramercy / Flatiron

Opening Year / Concept: Opened in 2007 · Roman-inspired modern Italian cuisine

Cuisine Type: Roman & Regional Italian · Seasonal · Imported Italian ingredients

Dining Style: Upscale Trattoria · Refined · Intimate

Price Range: Approx. $75–$100 for two (excluding wine)

Special Highlights:

• Tableside Cacio e Pepe tossed in a Parmesan wheel

• All-Italian wine list curated for regional pairings

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Elegant · Warm · Brick-lined with classic Italian charm

Seating Options: Dining Room

Lighting & Music Style: Low-lit · Romantic · Conversation-friendly

Design Highlights: White table settings · Cozy Roman trattoria feel · Ideal for intimate dinners

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes:

• Cacio e Pepe (tableside Parmesan wheel service)

• Pappardelle al Ragù di Agnello

• Seasonal Roman antipasti

• Handmade pastas with imported Italian flour

Beverage Highlights:

• 100% Italian wine list

• Regional reds from Lazio & Tuscany

• Classic Italian aperitivi

Dietary Options:
Vegetarian-friendly · Seasonal menu flexibility

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Style: Polished · Knowledgeable · Classic fine-dining Italian hospitality

Chef Background: Executive chef trained under David Bouley

Best For: Romantic date nights · Italian wine lovers · Classic Roman pasta fans · Business dinners

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Concept & Identity: Bocca Cucina & Bar is a Roman cuisine specialist, executing classics with precision using imported Italian ingredients, elevated technique, and standout tableside service.

Signature Touch: Cacio e Pepe tossed tableside · Italy-only wine cellar · Chef-driven Roman authenticity

🔹 Ratings Snapshot

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Hours: Dinner nightly

Phone: +1 212-387-1200

Reservations: Recommended

🔹 Map & Directions

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XPomt6HJyUzHknhA8