Cucciolo Osteria Durham
Durham, NC
601 W Main St suite c, Durham, NC 27701, USA100 itemsUpdated March 23, 2026
Structured menu data
After Dinner Drinks
Cucciolo House-Made Limecello
$8.00Cucciolo House-Made Limoncello
$8.00Oak City Kiss
$12.00Oak City amaretto, Bedlam vodka, cranberry, orange, Luxardo cherries
Antipasti
Basil Tomato Bruschette
$9.00house-made ricotta
Braised Octopus
$28.00Giardiniera, capers, potato salad, romesco, Saba
Calamari Fritti
$15.00pomodoro, cherry peppers, lemon
Creamed Mushrooms
$16.00Sauteed crimini, shiitake, oyster mushrooms, cognac, reggiano, multigrain toast (AGF, V)
Filet Mignon Beef Carpaccio
$31.00Venitian style aioli, arugula with lemon dressing, reggiano (GF)
Goat Cheese Arancini
$17.00Arborio rice, goat cheese, roasted garlic, lemon yogurt aioli, truffle honey, dill, lemon zest
Marinated Olives
$10.00Warm marinated olives, citrus, herbs
Mussels with White Wine Sauce
$12.00dill, anise, red chili, butter
Polpette
$9.00house-made meatball, pomodoro, reggiano, basil
Ricotta & Honey
$8.00aleppo pepper, walnuts, warm focaccia bread
Walnut Pesto Arancini
$9.00calabrian chili aioli
Aperitivi
Cannoli
$17.00Rotating seasonal cannoli. V
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Bowl
$8.00VN, GF, DF
Prosciutto and Honey Toast
$12.00House made ricotta, honey, Aleppo, pine nuts, crostini
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Plate
$12.00Zeppole
$9.00Fried Italian donuts filled with strawberry coulis. Served with strawberry cheesecake cream and strawberries. V
Brunch Classics
AVOCADO TOAST
$14.00Pickled Onions, Cherry Peppers, Arugula, Parmesan
CARBONARA BENEDICT
$14.00Toasted baguette, poached egg, prosciutto, carbonara hollandaise
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
$13.00Whipped Butter, Maple Syrup
POLENTA CAKE & GRAVY
$12.00Polenta cake, house gravy, bacon bits
THE SIMPLE BREAKFAST
$10.00Polenta, 2 eggs, bacon, homefries
TOAST FRANCESE
$13.00Challah bread, maple syrup
TUSCAN OMLETTE
$14.00Onion, cherry peppers, feta, spinach, mushrooms
Brunch Sides
Bacon
$6.00GF
Crispy Potatoes
$6.00GF, VN
Side Egg
$4.00V, GF, DF
Cicchetti
Artichoke & Pecorino Bruschette
$9.00house-made ricotta, lemon
Bruschette - Artichoke and Pecorino
$10.50two pieces each, Lemon juice, house made ricotta
Bruschette - Basil Tomato
$10.50two pieces each, with house-made ricotta (V)
Bruschette - Burratta & Hazelnut
$11.00two pieces each, truffle honey, rosemary (V)
Prosciutto Di San Daniele
$10.00Mozzarella mousse, gnocco fritto
Rustic Tuscan Pate
$12.00with fresh sage & baguette
Salami Board
$20.00prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, reggiano
Dessert
Affogato
$11.50Espresso and vanilla gelato
Chocolate Torte
$11.50Flourless chocolate torte, caramel, walnuts, sea salt
Gelato & Sorbet
$8.00Panna Cotta
$11.00Seasonal Panna Cotta
Tiramisu
$11.00Oak City Amaretto · Espresso · Whipped Marscarpone
Insalata
Arancini
$12.00Sweet peas, parsley, lemon, parmesan-Reggiano, truffled pesto aioli. V
Caesar Salad
$11.00house-made dressing, heart of romaine, croutons
Cobb Salad
$16.00heart of romaine, egg, crispy prosciutto, parmesan, croutons, tomato, avocado, house vinaigrette
House Green Salad
$14.00Local mixed lettuces, Parmesan-Reggiano, crispy prosciutto. GF, AV, ADF
Italian Salad
$10.00bib lettuce, radish, red onion, balsamic herb dressing, reggiano
Panzanella Salad
$13.00focaccia croutons, roma tomato, cucumbers, red onion, basil, sherry vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad
$15.00roasted red and gold beets, arugula, grapefruit, orange, goat cheese, toasted almonds
Summer Beets
$18.00Honey and citrus roasted beets, burrata, pine nut dukkah, evoo, pea shoots, balsamic vinegar, pickled strawberries
Pizzette
Funghi Pizzette
$21.00San marzano crushed tomato, fior di latte, roasted mushrooms, garlic, parmesan
Margherita Pizzette
$18.00San marzano crushed tomato, fior di latte, basil, evoo
Prosciutto Pizzette
$21.00San marzano crushed tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto di parma, arugula, cracked black pepper, parmesan
Primi
Beef and Pork Lasagna
$27.00Beef and pork, bechamel, Reggiano, pecorino
Breakfast Al Americano
$16.002 eggs over easy, parmesan, bacon, crispy potatoes, crostini. AGF
Breakfast Pizzette
$17.00Tomato spicy vodka sauce, bacon, sunny side up eggs, cheese. AV
Butter Chicken Bruschetta
$18.00Lightly battered, herb-butter roasted chicken, egg, arugula, chili aioli, roasted red pepper bruschetta, challah bread, crispy potatoes
Creamy Pesto
$17.00Pesto, cream, parmesan, crispy prosciutto
Creamy Pesto & Prosciutto
$23.00Pesto, cream, parmesan, crispy prosciutto
Eggs Benedict "Carbonara"
$18.00Crostini, poached eggs, smoked prosciutto, carbonara hollandaise. AV
Eggs In Purgatory
$17.00Baked eggs in a spicy pomodoro, fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, house made ricotta, crostini. V, AGF
Fettucine Alfredo
$17.00fontina, reggiano, black pepper
Gorgonzola & Black Garlic Alfredo
$23.00Homemade tagliatelle, pecorino, parmesan
Lasagna
$22.00all beef bolognese, béchamel, house-made pasta, reggiano
Lemon Tagliatelle
$27.00Heavy cream, Pecorino, Reggiano, arugula, Aleppo chili (AGF, V)
Linguine Alla Carbonara (The Roman Way)
$19.50Guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk (AGF)
Linguini Alla Vongole
$27.00Whole middleneck clams, garlic, white wine, parmesan. Limited quantities! Please inquire for availability (AGF)
Pesto Rigatoni
$24.00House made rigatoni pasta, basil pesto, roasted garlic, burrata, porcini bread crumb, toasted pine nut dukkah
Shrimp Scampi
$18.00butter, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, reggiano
Spaghetti Meatball
$18.00pomodoro sauce, beef meatball
Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Rigatoni
$19.00Vodka, plum tomatoes, house-made ricotta, basil, parmesan Reggiano. V, AGF. With Italian sausage and poached egg – $22
Spring Pea Risotto
$24.00Arborio rice, roasted garlic, spring peas, cream, parmesan, chive oil, parmesan crisps, pea shoots
Steak And Eggs
$28.00Flank steak, 2 eggs, demi-glace, crispy potatoes. GF, ADF
Tagliatelle Ala Amatriciana
$20.00Guanciale, cherry tomato, garlic, pecorino, anchovy, chili flake
Tagliatelle Bolognese
$26.00Tagliatelle, crushed tomatoes, Reggiano, parsley
Tajarin Arragosta
$25.00Seared shrimp, lobster tomato cream sauce, tarragon, reggiano
Truffle Tajarin
$25.00Brown butter, sage, nutmeg, lemon, mushroom medley, shiitake mushroom stock
Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce Rigatoni
$18.00vodka, plum tomatoes, cream, ricotta, basil
White Ragu
$21.00beef and pork ragu, reggiano, thyme
White Ragu Tajarin
$21.00Beef and pork ragu, reggiano, thyme (AGF)
Wild Boar Agnolotti
$26.00Spinach pasta, porcini crumble, house brodo, stracchino cheese, saba, fennel pollen, crispy shallots
Primi (Brunch)
Eggs Benedict 'Carbonara'
$18.00Crostini, poached eggs, smoked prosciutto, carbonara hollandaise (AV)
Sandwiches
Caprese Hoagie
$13.00Pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, saba
Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana Hoagie
$1512.00Breaded cutlet, house made pomodoro, reggiano, mozzarella
Godfather Burger
$14.00Bacon onion beer jam, provolone, arugula, brioche bun (Add egg +$1.5)
Italian Hoagie
$14.00Mortadella, salami, prosciutto, provolone, banana peppers, jalapenos, O+V
Polpette Hoagie
$13.00House-made meatball, house made pomodoro, reggiano, mozzarella
Secondi
Beef Tagliata
$49.00Prime NY strip, served with red potatoes and seasonal vegetable, chimichurri (GF)
Bone-In Pork Chop
$38.00Sweet tea brined and applewood cold smoked pork chop, roasted creamed corn, peach mostarda, pickled red onion, corn husk ash
Butter Chicken 'Sostanza' Style
$27.00Lightly battered, butter roasted chicken breast, side lemon arugula salad
Chicken Marsala
$23.00polenta, mushrooms, thyme, butter, reggiano, garlic bread
Chicken Parmigiana
$25.00mozzarella, pomodoro, basil, garlic bread
Chicken Piccata
$22.00lemon, capers, butter, parsley, arugula salad, garlic bread
Costata Di Manzo
$68.0018 oz porcini crusted prime bone in ribeye, confit cippolini onion, caraway dust, black garlic oil, maldon
Eggplant Parmigiana
$22.00mozzarella, pomodoro, basil, garlic bread
Fresh Catch Of The Day
Limited quantity! Please inquire for availability
Parmigiano Di Melanzane
$26.00Crispy eggplant fillets, pomodoro, smoked mozzarella, fresh basil on pomodoro spaghetti
Prime Ribeye
$39.0012 oz steak, mashed red potatoes, espagnole sauce
Salmon Piccata
$25.00lemon, capers, butter, parsley, arugula salad, garlic bread
Veal Marsala
$30.00polenta, mushrooms, thyme, butter, reggiano, garlic bread