Italian Cucina

A bit of New Hope history. Started by Joe Lombardi in the early 2000s. The first restaurant was a very small place set back a ways on the main street. Run by Joe Lombardi who was the Chef and owner and a couple waitresses who served and helped out with the cooking (that's Joe in the painting). He ran the old restaurant for quire awhile, was well known for visiting tables and sharing a glass of wine with guest. He then chose to retire selling the business to Sam and Colleen, the current owners. Joey died in the Covid pandemic. RIP. The new owners carry on with an excellent menu and friendly, family style service. Like Joey, Sam and Colleen (that is them in the photo) will come visit your table to assure you are happy with your dining experience. There is a small "shrine" to Joey as many of

First time dining here and the food was delicious. We had the Barada salad for our first course followed by the meatballs and then the pork chop. Everything was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant with a helpful staff. The fact that it’s a BYOB put icing on the cake highly recommend.

A very cute cozy Italian restaurant. Owners came to greet us and made the experience very special. Food was great. Bread is provided too. Next time I come I will ask to sit near the fireplace if that’s possible in my reservation. Thank you!

Had dinner there on January 23rd, this was our first time visiting. The place was packed, the food was amazing. The staff were battling a full crowd and still managed to take time to ask how things were, make small talk and serve the entire house. We had the enjoyment of sitting at the bar counter and watch the team communicate, laugh and deliver against a packed restaurant. Colleen was extremely kind and thoughtful and the younger staff seemed to really enjoy working there which is always nice to see. Sam, who is the head chef kept things moving in the back and delivered excellent food with great flavor. We will most definitely be coming back here many more times...

I stopped in to say hello to my friend who was there and wound up enjoying what I thought was an amazing experience. I ended up staying for a bit and relaxing while I observed the staff caring for a customers birthday dinner. They were excellent with their care and service too that family. I was very impressed with their attention to detail and genuine concern that their needs were met.. I also enjoyed some Delicious food as well. The atmosphere was excellent. The staff was friendly. The place was very clean and made me feel welcome. I will definitely be eating there again. It’s small businesses like this that make New Hope amazing in town that it is. What a wonderful family owned restaurant.