We’re truly passionate about what we do and are committed to artisanal butchery:

• We have over 100 years of experience in the meat business, starting from when Paul’s grandfather opened the shop in 1922. 
• We meticulously choose quality over quantity and cost-effectiveness. 
• We cut every order by hand, the way you want it, while always staying true to the traditional methods of ageing, curing, and cutting meat
• We care about the details, which is why we have such high standards about who we buy from and how long we age our meat for
• We offer the ease and convenience of online ordering and next-day delivery

• Freshness: Products don’t sit on shelves - they are moved in and out the same day 
• Quality: Meat is all we do, we have more than a century of experience, relationships directly with farmers we know, and can answer all of your questions! 
• Value: You might find different cuts that you’ve never tried, at better prices 
• Experience: Butchers like ours are one of the last old New York retail experiences! 
• Safety: We have a USDA inspector on site every day.
• Family-owned: We are a family owned, for 3 generations, meaning your dollars go right back into your community

You can find us at 633 9th Avenue, (Between 44th and 45th Streets),New York, NY 10036, in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.  

We source as much of our meat locally as possible, however we do look to other countries to ensure that we're sourcing the best products available, such as Wagyu Beef from Japan and Australia.

Some of our products are organic, such as our organic chicken from XXX, organic beef from XXX, and organic eggs from XXX.  We will specifically state that a product is organic in the product description. 

We have a wide variety of Halal products, including grass-fed beef, veal, lamb and Australian wagyu beef. We will specifically state that a product is halal in the product description. 

No, we never needle, inject, or mechanically tenderize our steaks. All of our steaks are cut and prepared by hand with little to no machine processing.

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is a rigorous certification process guaranteeing the quality and safety of meat. All of our meat is butchered, weighed, packaged and delivered daily from our third-generation butcher shop right here in New York City. We can do this because we’ve been awarded coveted USDA Prime certification. We’ve worked hard to gain this prestigious accreditation and we’re proud of it. There’s a full-time USDA inspector on site at Piccinini Brothers – they even have their own office! Receiving full USDA certification (no mean feat) allows us to receive, butcher, cut, package and deliver meat—all from one location.

Beef grading is a classification system that assesses the various characteristics of an animal to determine the quality. Early in the process of breaking down cattle, government graders give that animal a grade based on metrics including: marbling (or “frosting” as it is known in Japan), which tends to indicate better flavour, the age of the animal, the size and the shape of each of the muscles, and the amount of fat that covers the muscle. In the United States, the highest grade is Prime, followed by Choice and Select.

Grass-fed and corn-fed refer to the type of food that an animal eats in its lifetime. Generally, an animal that only eats grass is not going to develop as high of a grade as an animal that eats a fattier diet. A very lean diet without corn, grain or wheat will result in a lower grade and very lean meat, which is often not as flavourful. Corn, barley, wheat, and grains tend to be higher in carbohydrates, and as a result, a healthy animal will bulk up and provide more flavourful meat. It’s important to remember that feed is only part of an animal’s upbringing, and that farmers typically feed their animals what is most readily available given the seasons. For example, in the United States, where we grow a lot of corn, or in Japan, where they grow a lot of rice and sweet potato, this is what they tend to feed their animals, respectively.

Wagyu is simply any of the original breeds of Japanese cattle. Meat cut from these animals is known for its intense marbling, high quality, and rich flavor. Kobe beef is a very particular strain of Wagyu called Tajima-Gyu that is raised to strict standards in the Hyogo Prefecture. Kobe is the capital city of Hyogo, thus the name.

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If you don’t see what you’re looking for, call (917) 767-5229 or email us at info@piccininibros.com. As a trusted resource for top chefs and restaurants, we have relationships with suppliers for specialty products that may not be listed on our site, such as goose, capon, ground bison, wagyu, venison, squab, quail, rabbit, and more.

No, you can order as much or as little as you’d like! However, orders over $75 receive free delivery.

Yes! If you'd like to receive an exclusive offer on your first order, simply enter your email at the bottom of our website and your discount code will arrive in your inbox.

Yes! Come visit us at our meat shop & retail store at 633 9th Avenue, (between 44th and 45th Streets), New York, NY 10036. Our store hours are Monday—Friday, 9 am through 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am through 3 pm. We are closed on Mondays and most holidays.

We will do our best to fill any order. If there is something you want that is not on our list, please call us, chances are we can get it for you!

Yes! To become a wholesale customer, fill out this form, and our team will follow up with you. To speak to Paul or a representative, call or text us at (212) 246-8277.

Operating Hours
Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 6:00pm,
Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm,
Sunday, closed

For any other questions, email us at office@piccininibros.com.

If there is a problem with the freshness or quality of your order, just call us at (212) 246-8277. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. If your issue is merely a matter of taste, we cannot refund your order, but we’d be glad to help you select something more appropriate for the next time. For more info, click here

Next-day delivery is free for orders over $75! Otherwise, a $30 delivery fee will be added upon checkout. 

Yes, you can set a specific delivery date that suits your schedule. 

We deliver six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, for wholesale customers and most retail customers. See our delivery schedule here

We currently don’t accept orders for same day delivery, however if you place your order by TIME TBD, we can deliver the very next day.

Every order is hand-cut fresh on the day of delivery, then individually vacuum-sealed and handled with the highest standards of care and safety. They are then driven to you in a refrigerated truck. If you are on Long Island, your order will be packed with ice and delivered via UPS.

Yes, since our products are delivered fresh, we require you to be home for the delivery. If you're not home, our drivers will try to re-deliver at the end of the day or we'll reach out to reschedule your order for the next day instead.

Your order will arrive between 10am and 8pm on your selected delivery date.

Yes, every order is delivered in insulated or refrigerated conditions, keeping your products at the optimal temperature right up to your door.

Of course! Please just ensure that you specify your unit number within your delivery address and provide a buzzer code, if needed.