Graziella's Trattoria
After cycling at Pawling Nature Preserve, check out Graziella's, a casual dining establishment on Route 22. Graziella's is a family-style restaurant that has a spacious seating area that can accommodate family or large-group outings. Graziella's is open for lunch and dinner. The lunch menu at Graziella's has items such as penne a la vodka, chicken cutlet wedge and Buffalo chicken salad. The restaurant's dinner entrees include sausage and peppers, chicken Francese and veal piccata. Graziella's also offers a catering service, as well as delivery and take-out options.
Graziella's Trattoria
76 Route 22
Pawley, NY 12564
(845) 878-6868
graziellastrattoria.com
Abruzzi Trattoria
Abruzzi Trattoria in Patterson will satisfy your hunger after participating in water activities on the Hudson River. Less than 10 minutes from Pawling, this restaurant has an Old World Italian feel, which can be seen by the artwork and memorabilia that hangs on the walls. Seating arrangements can accommodate large groups or dinner for two. Abruzzi is open for lunch and dinner. The menu features entrees such as balsamic chicken and eggplant parmesan, as well as daily specials that include grilled pork chops and risotto. Abruzzi recommends making reservations for parties of five people or more.
Abruzzi Trattoria
3191 Route 22
Patterson, NY 12564
(845) 878-6800
abruzzitrattoria.com
Cutillo's Restaurant
Located in a historic manor in Carmel, New York, Cutillo's Restaurant has a cozy, charming atmosphere that features romantic, candle-lit seating arrangements and keeps its patrons warm with a large fireplace in the dining room. The restaurant is less than 10 minutes from the mountain biking trails at Putnam County Park. Cutillo's Restaurant is open for dinner from Tuesdays through Sundays and lunch on Wednesdays through Sundays. The menu at Cutillo's Restaurant features entrees such as a veal scallopini pizziaola and calamari marinara, while the dessert menu includes peanut butter chocolate pie and praline pie. Cutillo's was given a four-star rating by the Poughkeepsie Journal.
Cutillo's Restaurant
1196 Farmer's Mills Rd.
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8903
cutillosrestaurant.com
Article Written By Skip Davis
Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.
