Cucina Lab
Welcome to Cucina Lab, your homely corner of Italy in Troy.
Our dishes are simple, fresh, and seasonal in the true Italian tradition – with a pinch of contemporary combinations to delight further your senses. Whether it’s a quick coffee and pastry or a full Italian feast, we’re sure you’ll love our food and always feel right at home.
Walk-ins are welcome on Thursday nights for aperitivo 5 pm-9 pm.
$50 per person (includes a glass of house wine red/white, and a series of gourmet small plates.
Reservation
Dining Room Seating
Enjoy dinner at a traditional table in our dining room.
Our five-course tasting menu changes every wee...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 24
- $20 per person (deposit)
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Chef's Counter Seating
Enjoy dinner at our high-top counter overlooking Chef Elisabetta and her team in the kitchen.
Our five...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $20 per person (deposit)
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Aperitivo
In Italy, it’s tradition to unwind after work with family and friends over a drink—an experience known...
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 24
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A Tavola: Pasta & Wine Experience at Vino Lab
Join us for A Tavola: Pasta & Wine, an Italian pasta and wine tasting experience featuring four Garofa...
- Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- $54 per ticket

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Cooking with Chocolate Cooking Class: Savory Pasta & Italian Treats
Discover the versatility of chocolate in Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make...
- Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Gnocchi Three Ways Cooking Class
Discover the diverse world of Italian gnocchi in this hands-on masterclass featuring three traditional...
- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Italian Truffle Cooking Class
Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of Italian truffles in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to pre...
- Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Fall Handmade Pasta Cooking Class
Celebrate the flavors of fall with fresh, handmade Italian pasta. In this interactive class, you’ll le...
- Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Italian Thanksgiving Cooking Class
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an Italian twist in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare seasonal...
- Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
Let us take care of Thanksgiving dinner while you focus on what matters most: time with family.
Our f...- Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- $80 per ticket

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Lasagna Cooking Class
Celebrate the flavors of fall with the comforting tradition of handmade Italian lasagna. In this inter...
- Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Holiday Market at Cucina Lab and Vino Lab | Dec. 6
Celebrate the holidays the Italian way!
Join Cucina Lab Torino & Vino Lab for our Annual Italian Holi...- Sunday, Dec 6, 2026
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Italian Christmas Cooking Class
Get into the holiday spirit with classic Italian Christmas recipes in this hands-on cooking class. Lea...
- Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $92 per ticket

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Holiday Market at Cucina Lab and Vino Lab | Dec. 13
Celebrate the holidays the Italian way!
Join Cucina Lab Torino & Vino Lab for our Annual Italian Holi...- Sunday, Dec 13, 2026
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Private Events
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