Tre Cugini is proud to be the recipient of several dining awards and strives to uphold the everyday standards of a fine dining establishment. Tre Cugini's authentic Italian cuisine is inspired by its Owner, Adriano Moscatelli. Our diverse and talented team of chefs, equipped with a rich culinary history and experience, bring a never ending beauty to every dish prepared. A charming team of service professionals will guide our guests through a unique dining experience, as we strive to make diners feel like friends and family. Tre Cugini has selected a strong cellar of unique and obscure Italian wines for your enjoyment, and has developed a great reputation for very creative martinis. Located in the center of downtown by the new "Art District" (across from the Grand Rapids Art Museum), we have carved out a taste of Italy in the heart of Grand Rapids.
"This was my second visit. Have to say wasn't excited to return, very pleasantly surprised. Service was fantastic, food was excellent. We were meeting old friends, even tho they were busy we didn't feel rushed by our server. Looking forward to visiting again"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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"We were extremely and pleasantly pleased with all aspects of our dining experience. Our waitress more than met our expectations, perfectly paced our meal and assured my food allergy was addressed by kitchen. Food expertly prepared plated and presented. Wine list included some of our favorites from Tuscany including Vin Santo."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food is good, but for the price it should be great. Tre Cugini has one of the best regional Italian menus in town, but also one of the most expensive; so diners should expect and value complex, fresh cuisine and excellent service. Rookie mistakes with preparation ruined what should have been a culmination of great, fresh ingredients into memorable plates on the table. On this occasion fish was seasoned and cooked improperly, the Bolognese tasted more like marinara, the tapenade tasted like canned black olives, and the lemon curd profiteroles were very, very stale and mealy. The kitchen was very slow despite ours being one of the first tables of the day. The chocolate pudding was delicious, and service at the table was spot on."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I cannot recall when I have enjoyed a dining experience more than the evening my friend and I spent at Tre Cugini on Saturday. From the hostess, to our server Erin and the rest of the staff, we were treated as both old friends and honored guests. We were never made to feel rushed, attention was paid at the exact moment it was needed and from start to finish the evening was a complete delight.
Our meals were outstanding! My scallops were cooked perfectly and my friend said her chicken was moist and delicious..our shared antipasto was the perfect size to whet our appetites for the meal ahead.
The only blemish on the otherwise perfect evening was the level of noise at the bar, but the very glamorously dressed crowd soon moved on their way."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Celebrated my son's graduation. Attentive, professional service. Delicious meals, well-crafted in the traditional manner. My husband, a food snob, who HATES most restaurants, says he would be happy to return!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Tre Cugini had great food and wonderful service. We were looking for a place to go for a dressy, romantic dinner; although Tre Cugini didn't disappoint, I felt like we were overdressed as I watched other patrons enter in jeans. We did receive adaquate attention from the Tre Cugini team and even had an accordian player visit our table. It was a nice night."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Our server was exceptional. Her knowledge and attentiveness truly set her apart from many of our other dining experiences. We appreciated and enjoyed the Monday evening promotions offered by the restaurant as well as the attention given to our birthday girl."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"I had a great entree- a special that was running. It was a salmon filet perfectly seared and set on top of a buttery cuscus and shaved cucumbers, and then drizzled with a dill champagne vinaigrette- delicious! I sat at the bar and the service was exceptional. The wine list was extensive and featured a lot of obscure Italian labels as well as some impressive domestic options. The accordionist strolling through the dining room was a nice touch also. I was happy to see a ton of great seafood and meat entree options, as well as a nice selection of house made pastas and risottos before deciding on a chef's special. This place would be on an hour wait every night in any major city! Very well done!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We chose Tre Cugini to celebrate our 37th Wedding Anniversary. We were looking for a cozy upscale restaurant with outstanding Italian fare. Tre Cugini did not disappoint! The service friendly and efficient. The ambience was warm and inviting. The food was outstanding! Our first, but not last, experience with Tre Cugini was totally satisfying. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We had a great dinner. It was my birthday and they decorated the desert especially for me. The waitress was helpful and recommended a great bottle of chianti, was very knowledgeable of the menu items and had great timing. The food was wonderful and hot. We ate here last year for my birthday and will come back again."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We've been going to Tre Cugini about once a year since it opened, and consider it to be reliable place to get a serious meal. The food ranges from good to excellent. This time, the sea scallops (special entree) were excellent, and the osso bucco properly cooked, if too bland for my taste. The calamari appetizer was fine, and the marinated green bean salad both interesting and good. The lemon profiteroles for dessert were a pleasant surprise. Service was excellent, and the server's timing unusually good, as was the timing of the arrival of the courses. Yes, the risotto is a little on the al dente side, but I've never had a bad meal there."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
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"Celebrated wife's birthday with another couple. Waitress was good, ambience was very nice, and the food was outstanding. We each tried a bite of all the entrees ordered and no one was disappointed. Chilean Sea Bass was the overall winner though. Will go back in the summertime to sit outside. Menu is fantastic, a lot of variety."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Overall, I was very impressed by Tre Cugini. The atmosphere was beautiful, and I felt that it was very cozy and easy to relax. The entirety of the staff was very kind and prompt, I don't think my water was ever even half full! There were no weak links in my visit, and I will gladly attend dinner here again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Very nice dinner before going to a play at the Civic Theater. The food was very good (and the drinks too), especially my ricotto and spinach stuffed ravioli. Although, the portions were good for my daughter and wife, I was a little dissappointed in the portion for the ravioli. Very good though, maybe even the best I have ever had. We all enjoyed the creme-brule for dessert too, very good. I would recommend it to others."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The house salad had a great dressing. One of us ordered the cheese ravioli, it could have used more flavor. The food was lukewarm. I believe the food was too overpriced. The ambience was nice, and they have a good wine selection. The server was very attentive, and was always smiling."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 21 for Tre Cugini
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)4/5
Service
(Very Good)4/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"My out of town guests, not familiar with Grand Rapids, really enjoyed the tastes, ambiance, and central downtown vibe/location. Service was spot on, and very much appreciated the strolling accordion musician."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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"Thank you for making my granddaughter's 16th birthday special. She has a sophisticated palate thanks to her worldly travels and she loved the food. She really liked the acccordianist as well--she plays the flute and loves music. She is normally a little shy but she asked him all kinds of music questions and he was very kind and enthusiastic with his response. Our waitress was kind--smiled a lot--which is always nice--she looked like she enjoyed her job. My husband and I plan to go back for a romantic dinner."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"What an incredible restaurant! The food was indescribably delicious! The atmosphere was perfect and the service was beyond outstanding. We will definitely be returning to Tre (hopefully sooner than later)!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We have been there several times over the past few years, but this time the food quality did not live up to our previous expectations. Price vs quality just was not there. Food portions were small, and served luke warm at best. Service was excellent. There was plenty of menu choices. Nice and cozy downtown restaruant."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Atmosphere and Service were great. My wife enjoyed her trout entree. It was a full plate of two filets with large piles of roasted potatoes and a vegetable melody. My issue was with my dish, the prime tenderloin; coooked medium. When my dish arrived I had 4 very small pieces of potato and a very small portion of vegetables. My wife's comment was that they were trying to make the steak look larger so they put less of the side dishes on the plate. I was more excited about the tenderloin anyway. Cutting into the steak that looked amazing and delicious, and it was completely rare inside. Not even medium rare, but rare. To my fault, I should have flagged the server, but am non-confrontational and did not want to create a scene."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"The service was good, but I was not at all impressed with the food. It was at or below Olive Garden quality at a much higher price. My wife's pasta was improperly cooked and the sauce tasted like Ragu from a jar. My gnocchi was decent, although the sauce lacked flavor. The plating of our appetizer lacked flair."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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"Excellent food. Wonderful, authentic, itallian owner. Service was attentive at first, then declined. Will definitely return. One of our favorite spots in grand rapids"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"The kitchen was very slow. We waited over one hour for the entree. Everyone else waited too. Our server couldn't have been nicer or more attentive. I felt sorry for her. She said the kitchen was short staffed. The food was very good and worth another try."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
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