CUCINA enotecaFood and service was fantastic.Food and service was fantastic. Highly recommend this place.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Addition to Irvine SpectrumThis is a great addition to a shopping center that is heavily populated with the typical chain eateries. They continually refresh their menu and have very interesting bar selections. Service is always great. Make a reservation otherwise you will wait.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMSpecials are Ahhh-mazing!Cucina is a lovely experience - service is typically good and food is also typically good. Personally I prefer the seasonal specials and this week tried the Romano beans and Cauliflower and Artichoke pasta. The beans were lovely, flat green beans (which are very hard to find!) lightly seasoned with garlic and oil. The pasta was pitch perfect. Utterly seasonal, complex with a multitude of fresh flavor in every bite. The blend of tastes was incredible - I'll be back! I also had the cucumber martini which was wonderfully light and refreshing. The flavor was delicious!5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMFlavorful, distinctive dishesCucina has been one of my favorite restaurants for a while now, and I have yet to be disappointed by their selection. Lots of great pasta and fish dishes with many unique flavors. The decor and ambiance complete the dining experience.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMOffice LuncheonWe went for an office celebration luncheon. Food was wonderful!5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food,great service!!Great food,great service!! Booked through open table and table was ready when we arrived.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExtensive MenuCucina Enoteca I s a fabulous restaurant. If you want to taste lots of different sides or go main course this is the restaurant for you. Service is very efficient and friendly. Inside tends to be a little noisy but the patio is lovely. Very extensive wine list and great Happy Hour choices.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMEat Here If You Like Creative FoodHigh quality ingredients combined with innovative recipes make for a uniquely wonderful meal. A true gem.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AM3rd visit .....very pleased3rd visit .....very pleased again. Food very fresh and always delicious. Chef sent message to table to apologize for delay, the fish that was ordered did not satisfy him when prepared, so he cooked another.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome as always!Been here quite a few times, this time was no exception. It was great as always. Finally tried the beef carpaccio... it's a MUST!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat new Italian restaurantGreat new Italian restaurant in Irvine Spectrum. We loved how creative the the dishes were and great service. A great addition to the OC food scene.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMItalian gem at the spectrumTop notch. Pappardelle with short rib beef is amazing. Great wines at retail prices.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMI really like it but it isI really like it but it is a little pricey....$10 for a glass of wine is too much for me, food was great and different. Went with a group of four girlfriends and we all felt the same. There are too many other nice places where you can get a glass of wine for $7.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a favorite ... my "go-to"Always a favorite ... my "go-to" for business lunches.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMThe whole evening was wonderful.The whole evening was wonderful. We sat outside on the patio, and had the best waitress. She was always smiling and very helpful in our selections. We will definitely be going back.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our second visit,This was our second visit, first for brunch. Very memorable visit again, great food, fabulous patio dining, special treat with boutique for wine or gift purchases! Recommend highly.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMMake sure you get Kerry asMake sure you get Kerry as your waiter he takes care of business!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food is always great andThe food is always great and service excellent.
I love this place.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is my favorite place!This is my favorite place! The ONLY negative for me is the heaters on the patio (where we prefer to sit) can't be adjusted and are WAY to hot. The servers hate them too...so that needs to be addressed. The food is wonderful, the servers are great (love Danielle!) and the patio is fun when the heaters are off!3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMI was on a special diet andI was on a special diet and our server,Tucky, made a special effort to accommodate my requests. I had a excellent salad. Great, fresh food. I would definitely go back.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMAlthough there was a littleAlthough there was a little mixup we my reservation (after I confirmed indoor seating twice), Cucina was quick to rectify the situation. I will admit that I was with a small group of 4 that was very loud and we overstayed our welcome, but there was never a sour glance thrown our way. In fact, our server was more than accommodating. The food is not my favorite but my group loved it, so overall the restaurant was a good experience. I'd definitely come back for them.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM