There’s nothing quite like the flavor of a hand-cut steak or a perfectly trimmed roast. But finding a butcher shop in New York City that meets your culinary standards and customer service needs can be challenging. At Piccinini Bros., we believe quality is defined by more than just the cut. It’s about how it’s sourced, trimmed, and selected, as well as the customer experience. We’ve been in the neighborhood for over 100 years, honing our craft and hand-cutting superb cuts that will make any meal instantly amazing. Here are the top features to look for when purchasing from a local butcher shop:
Quality and Freshness
Freshness is key to a protein packed with flavor. When you choose a local butcher shop like Piccinini Bros. in New York City, you’re getting some of the freshest meat on the market. Our suppliers deliver fresh cuts daily in a fraction of the time it takes for meat to be shipped to your local supermarket. We then hand-cut and trim, and the cuts are inspected for quality before being either sent out for same-day delivery or placed in our butcher case for purchase. All of our meat is USDA Prime-certified, the gold standard for meat grading in the US and what is found in most fine-dining restaurants (most supermarkets carry USDA Choice and USDA Select). This is just another reason so many of New York's best chefs trust us to supply the ingredients for their famous, award-winning dishes.
Variety and Selection
If you don’t see what you’re looking for when you order online or stop by our shop, just ask us, and we can likely get it for you. We partner with small farms and suppliers across the nation and internationally to source whatever you’re looking for. Whether you’re looking for a cut that’s part of a traditional family recipe that you can’t usually find, or a unique entree for your next dinner party, we can find it for you. We take pride in working within your price point to deliver premium cuts that align perfectly with your culinary vision. We provide specialty cuts like:
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Bison
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Rabbit
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Venison
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Pheasant
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Duck
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Capon
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and more!
Just check out our current specialty items on our website, or call us at 212-246-8277 to see what we can source for you. Just keep in mind that custom orders may experience longer sourcing and delivery times than our regularly stocked cuts.
Personalized Service
Our neighborhood butcher shop is more than just a place to pick up dinner; it’s a local cornerstone where we truly get to know our neighbors. We love learning about your preferred cuts, family traditions, and the recipes that bring you together. Come by the shop in Hell’s Kitchen to say hello to Rayn, Camila, and Chris. You’ll be swapping recipes before you know it. Whether you're hosting a birthday or retirement party or looking for the perfect mid-week meal, we’ll help you plan out the perfect recipe based on your selected cut. Easy ordering is also a part of our commitment to service. Stop in our shop to chat, order online, or call ahead for curbside pickup on your way home. We also deliver throughout the NYC area (Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, and parts of Queens). Check here for delivery locations.
Customization Options
One of the best things about choosing a local butcher shop in New York City over a supermarket is that you get the benefit of choosing hand-cut proteins that can be trimmed, sliced, and packaged to your exact desires. Every cut is hand-selected and trimmed to maximize flavor, marbling, and muscle. There are no surprises in our butcher case; you won’t get or pay for a piece of meat with a large strip, fat, or more gristle than you’d like, hidden in vacuum-sealed packaging (like at the supermarket). We trim and package every cut so it’s ready to go, and you don’t have to waste time trimming it at home. We can hand-cut your selection to your desired thickness, fat cap amount, and bone-in or bone-out. Whether you want a French-trimmed lamb rack or a tomahawk steak, we’ll get your cut exactly how you want it. We even have an on-site dry-aging room where you can select the exact cut and the perfect length of time for your dry-aged steak.
In the Neighborhood
We’re part of the fabric of this city and have called it home for more than 100 years, since current owner Paul Vaccari’s grandfather opened the shop in 1922. Back then, there were butcher shops everywhere in New York City, and going to your local butcher was a trip you took several times a week to get meat for home-cooked meals, hang out, and get your weekly gossip. Now, we are one of the few family-owned butcher shops still standing that bring that same quality, care, and personalization to the 21st century. As a family-owned artisanal butcher shop that has stood the test of time, we proudly celebrate the city's heritage and the small businesses that call it home. We have supplied the finest restaurants across NYC for decades. Now, you can experience that same delicious restaurant flavor, freshness, and quality on your plate at home.
Piccinini Bros., Quality Butcher Shop in the Heart of New York City
Experience the authenticity of an old school local butcher shop in New York City when you choose Piccinini Bros. in Hell's Kitchen. Whether you stop by on your way home from work or order it online for delivery or pick-up, we offer a variety of options so you can enjoy restaurant-quality proteins at home. Shop our selection and place your order online, call us at 212-246-8277, or stop by our shop and say hi.
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