Cafe Pitti — Restaurant in City of Newburgh

I visited this restaurant for the first time to celebrate a friend’s birthday with a group of 14 people. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. The staff was very friendly and attentive, making the experience enjoyable. The restaurant is clean and beautifully decorated, with a cute and cozy atmosphere. Plus, its riverside location makes it even more charming.

Food & Drinks

When it was time to order drinks, I asked for a vodka on the rocks, but the server told me they weren’t serving alcohol yet, which was frustrating. However, they did have a great selection of wines, which was a nice alternative.

As for the food, most of my friends ordered veal, which was delicious and cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, my experience was different. I ordered a Margherita pizza, and honestly, it was terrible—dry and flavorless. My husband had the fish, which was bland, tasteless, and the portion was very small.

Final Thoughts

📍 A nice spot for a date, thanks to its great ambiance and location, but the food didn’t impress me. 💰 Expensive: A dinner for two can cost between $120 and $150. ✅ Outstanding service, but the food didn’t meet my expectations.

I’m not sure if I would return, but if you’re looking for a restaurant with a nice atmosphere and great service, it might be...

I went there to have a going away dinner, made reservations so they wouldn't be surprised of the amount of people that came and be overwhelmed. I mean that didn't matter anyways we were the only ones there. First of all the services was horrendous. Whoever hires there employees need to understand that just because you have a pretty face doesn't mean your good at being a waitress. You need to be able to connect with your customers and be a people person I mean your job consists of you being around people all day it's what you should be best at since your tips rely on great service. If your having a bad day don't let it show if you hate working there then you shouldn't be working there, what ever the reason it should not show how miserable you are especially attending to your table. Put a smile on your face and be the best waitress there is. I mean taking 20min to get asked what you want to drink is unacceptable and then waiting another 20 to receive it was worst. I swear I spent almost 4 unnecessary hours there waiting for everything, I just wanted it to be over. Maybe because of the service the food wasn't so appealing but no one ate there plates so I doubt it. Food had no taste what so ever if you like olive oil and nothing else then...

Party of 4 adults and a child under 13 for dinner. We were greeted, seated and offered beverages as expected. We then sat unattended for 45 minutes. Wanting another drink but no one came. Water glasses empty but no one came. No bread on the table... Finally the food arrives and it is fantastic. Truly above average and almost worth $32 for a plate of macaroni. Still no one checked in or asked about our drinks. Yet, the place was empty except for 3 other tables. When the $220 bill came, it included A 20% GRATUITY OF $36!! I tip, I tip 20% and more when the service is great. THE SERVICE WAS ABYSMAL! AND I WAS FORCED TO PAY A 20% TIP BECAUSE WE WERE A PARTY OVER 4 PEOPLE (our fifth being an 11 year old)! I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN!

Update - we were craving the food. We caved and decided to go again, knowing the service was bad but willing to deal with it because the food is so good. We weren't disappointed. The food takes time because it is prepared to order. This time, the restaurant was full and the service was very good. I've upped my stars but so not approved of the added gratuity for parties larger than four. Maybe...