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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

Name: CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
Address: 532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA, United States, 92618
Telephone: (949) 861-2222
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2297 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 861-2222
Website
http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-irvine/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tim Kolanko
Catering
At this time, we do not offer off-site catering. However, we are happy to host events in our restaurant. Please contact Kelsey Gepner at kelsey@urbankitchengroup.com to inquire.
Private party facilities
CUCINA enoteca Irvine is perfect for corporate luncheons and dinners, as well as family celebrations. Groups can enjoy private and semi-private dining options in our wine shop, outdoor patios and restaurant that will accommodate groups from 10 all the way to 390 people! We offer: wine specialists wh
Private party contact
Christopher Henning: (949) 861-2222

Location
532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Neighborhood
Irvine
Cross street
Across from Edwards Cinema
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking is available in the Irvine Spectrum parking lots. Valet is also available for $8 at Gateway near Edwards Cinemas.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

giant meatball + marinara + mozzarella + polenta$12.50
fried squash blossoms + lemon aioli + salsa verde$14.50
charred octopus + gigante bean + fennel + lemon yogurt + brown butter vinaigrette$16.50
chicken liver pate + apricot mostarda + gluten-free cracker + toasted ciabatta$11.00
cannellini bean hummus + sicilian pesto + pistachio + market vegetable + gluten-free cracker$12.00
2 cheese + 2 salumi + pickled vegetable + fresh and dried fruit + mostardo + jam + gluten free cracker + artisan bread$24.00

pizza

pepperoni + sausage + ricotta + fresh mozzarella tomato + garlic + basil$18.00
mushroom + goat cheese + caramelized onion + truffle oil + fresh herb$18.00
margherita + tomato sauce + house made mozzarella + basil$16.50
brussels sprouts + bacon + tallegio + age balsamic$17.50

pizza additons

prosciutto$5.00
sausage$4.00
pepperoni$3.00

garden

gem lettuce + granny smith apple + piave vecchio + chervil + honey thyme vinaigrette + focaccia crouton$13.00
- family style$28.00
italian chopped + escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber provolone pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb$14.00
- family style$28.00
burrata + snap pea + asparagus + pea greens + radish + tarragon citrus vinaigrette$16.00
burnt brussels sprouts + ivan's hot sauce$10.00

pasta

gluten-free available on request

bucatini amatriciana + guanciale + tomato + chili + pecorino$19.50
- family style$54.00
rigatoni bolognese + veal + pork + lemon ricotta + grana padano$20.00
- family style$54.00
short rib pappardelle + cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan$24.00
- family style$60.00
clam + squid ink linguini + charred tomato + fennel soffritto + creme fraiche$24.00
- family style$60.00
artichoke + spinach triangoli + sunchoke + limoncello butter$22.50

large plates

half chicken fra diavolo + mascarpone polenta + charred broccolini + preserved garlic + lemon$24.00
whole roasted branzino + fregola + fire roasted carrot + pomegranate + fennel labneh + gremolata$34.00
brandt beef eye of ribeye steak + baby yukon potato + onion + tomato conserva + fresno garlic sugo$36.00
cucina burger + taleggio + port wine onion + porcini aioli + brioche bun + parmesan fries$19.00

sides

house made focaccia + red onion + parmesan + whipped butter + evoo + maldon salt$6.00
parmesan fries$7.50
creamy polenta$8.00

sweets

chocolate panna cotta + mascarpone crema + cacao nib$9.00
torta della nonna + gingerbread spice + pear butter + toasted almond gelato$10.00
traditional tiramisu for two + toasted hazelnut$14.00
gelato + sorbet select two$14.00

What 2,297 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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lettuceeat
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outdoor dining on a beautiful day. Server was attentive and friendly. Good food, as always. Love love love their pizzas.
EL
EmilyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tracy was amazing!! Very funny, outgoing and just probably the best server we have ever had. She made the experience 10X better. We will for sure be coming back and hope she is our server again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
We had our dinner, food and service was great, outdoor setting was good but it was cold and dark
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Greeted by great people and very accommodating. Service was excellent! Food was wonderful and our waiter was very professional and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was slay
JB
JamesB
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great appetizers, wine, and food. Love the Giant meatball and burrata, and the wood fired pizza is fantastic :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent!
FH
FoodHawk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cucina Enoteca consistently provides Great food and Great service . Will keep comig back
c
consigliato
Central Coast
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Came for a late lunch. Busy parking structure and 10 min walk to restaurant from parking, so plan an extra 30 min on top of what the GPS says if it's your first time. Took 20 min to get drinks after being blown off by the waiter twice, while he was in mid-sentence. Finally got help from the manager. The food is above-average Italian-American. We did enjoy the food a lot and after the first 20 minutes the service was prompt. It's too bad the disdain from the waiter was so bad. We will likely not return. Listen, we know you are stressed but if you're not ready for us, don't show up to take our order then abandon mid-sentence--twice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dining here as always ! Got the perfect outdoor table that could accommodate my newborn in a high chair! Delicious food as always. Semolina cake for dessert is to die for! Special mention for our server Kaitlin who was gracious, proactive and eager to help - she suggested getting the focaccia for the baby but without the Parmesan on top which turned out to be perfect! Thanks Kaitlin for the wonderful time we had!
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lafnelf
Orange County
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lively and fun atmosphere. Easy access to movie theaters and the Improv. Our food was delicious, and the wine suggestion made by our server was spot on. Frankly, our server Jared made our dinner much more enjoyable. He was friendly, gracious, and accommodating; a definite asset to the restaurant!
N
Niky
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food ! We enjoyed our appetizer (cheese/salami platter) and pizza for the main.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
On a mom date celebrating a friend and we were on a time crunch. We let our server know this and she went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. Great food and drinks and we were in and out in about an hour. Thank you to our server who made our day!
M
Maggie
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Terrible experience for our anniversary. Told staff it was a special day and made reservations. Seated at Tony table crammed in noisy room. Tables were so close together that you could barely walk between two tables and the waitress next to us was practically sitting on our table to take our neighbors order. The pizza was great. I have a half chicken which was fatty and average at best. We left as soon as we could. I will not return.
M
Marvin
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
Been here a few times and it’s usually amazing! My boyfriend & I wanted to try something new so we got the Pumpkin Ravioli & the Pesto. Both were not good. The pesto was soooo bland and the ravioli was too sweet and super tiny portion. Such a bummer because this place is typically amazing! 2/5 stars
NT
N2iT173
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Had to ask waiter multiple times for our drinks. All the food, including appetizers came out at the same time. Waiter wasn't familiar with the kids menu. Stated wrong items, and couldn't answer questions about the main menu. Apart from the service aspect, the food and portions were 'fair'. Overall not worth the expense. Wont be visiting again.
D
Debbie
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Changed up my go to pizza but it was still great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always.
AR
AlkaR
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful date night dinner place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect lunch spot. The vibe is cozy and cute. Short-rib pappardelle is always my fav. Pizza is amazing too. Reasonable price for quality Italian foods and good service.
S
Stone
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for pasta and wine. Service at the bar as well as the table was spot on and the prices were great.
f
foodie88
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
My friend accidentally knocked over a big sign on the wall next to the hosts and the hosts didn't even offer to help him set it back up. They just stared as if my friend had done it on purpose. My friend embarrassed, ended up setting the sign up back himself. Based on the ambience and sophistication this establishment wants to give off, it was surprising to see how dumbfounded and unhelpful the hosts were. Their stares came off as condescending. Regardless of this incident, my rigatoni quite bland, however the small plates like the Focaccia and Octopus were decent. And finally our server was helpful and demonstrated good hospitality.
BH
BenH
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the cucio e pepe pizza. Service was amazing!
AO
AlisonO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Nice restaurant! Pasta portion was a little small but other then that it was great.
BP
BeeP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I really like this place- the bar is outstanding- good drinks-very important! Food even better. Our server was so nice and fun. The only thing I didn’t care for was the music - way too loud. Could not hear my group’s conversation- but I will admit I’m a little hard of hearing. So take that for what’s it’s worth. Would still go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with great food and drinks
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service!
T
Tuch
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Don’t like the new menu. I’ve always gotten a chicken with a salad that wasn’t offered
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall1food4service5ambience1
There was a sharp piece of metal on the couch that cut my wife’s ankle while she sat down. It’s not visible at all so please be careful when sitting down on their couches.
SG
SantanaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to talk and enjoy great food. Will be going back again.
S
Sammysprize
Philadelphia
87 reviews
vip
3.0
87 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Wish food came out altogether. Kitchen did not follow directions.
MA
MichelleA
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a friend’s birthday. Excellent service. Comfortable seating. Excellent and tasty food options. Very relaxing atmosphere. Very courteous and friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must must go in orange county
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience2
One of the worst wait experiences I’ve ever had. Had a reservation at 8:15, but showed up at 7:30 hoping to be seated earlier. The hostess said it was too early and we should come back closer to 8 to check in. We came back at 7:55 and checked in. We didn’t get seated until after 8:30. During that time between 7:55 - 8:30, we saw at least 7 other parties of 2 and other parties with more people that arrived and checked in after us get seated first. The last straw was seeing a party of 2 check in and overhearing them indicate they had a reservation at 8:30. Next thing you know, that party was called and seated before us! It was absolutely ridiculous! Hostess was unapologetic and we stood there the entire time in plain sight. I have never experienced such terrible wait time for having a reservation. It ruined it my entire dining experience.
RW
ReneeW
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing and friendly. Food came out fast and it was all good!
M
Mikos
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Meal was terrible. Burnt and not seasoned. Staff other than our server was terrible. Sad
a
alinac
Palm Springs
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Pizza wasn’t great.
L
Luna
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant in Irvine. I they were in west hollywood area too

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 861-2222.

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2297 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

Cross street
Across from Edwards Cinema
Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary self-parking is available in the Irvine Spectrum parking lots. Valet is also available for $8 at Gateway near Edwards Cinemas.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Tim Kolanko
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-irvine/
Phone number
(949) 861-2222
Catering
At this time, we do not offer off-site catering. However, we are happy to host events in our restaurant. Please contact Kelsey Gepner at kelsey@urbankitchengroup.com to inquire.
Private party facilities
CUCINA enoteca Irvine is perfect for corporate luncheons and dinners, as well as family celebrations. Groups can enjoy private and semi-private dining options in our wine shop, outdoor patios and restaurant that will accommodate groups from 10 all the way to 390 people! We offer: wine specialists wh
Private party contact
Christopher Henning: (949) 861-2222

This restaurant now offers Takeout

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

fried squash blossoms

brunch pizza

burnt brussels sprouts + ivan's hot sauce

small plates

giant meatball + marinara + mozzarella + polenta$12.50

fried squash blossoms + lemon aioli + salsa verde$14.50

charred octopus + gigante bean + fennel + lemon yogurt + brown butter vinaigrette$16.50

chicken liver pate + apricot mostarda + gluten-free cracker + toasted ciabatta$11.00

cannellini bean hummus + sicilian pesto + pistachio + market vegetable + gluten-free cracker$12.00

2 cheese + 2 salumi + pickled vegetable + fresh and dried fruit + mostardo + jam + gluten free cracker + artisan bread$24.00

pizza

pepperoni + sausage + ricotta + fresh mozzarella tomato + garlic + basil$18.00

mushroom + goat cheese + caramelized onion + truffle oil + fresh herb$18.00

margherita + tomato sauce + house made mozzarella + basil$16.50

brussels sprouts + bacon + tallegio + age balsamic$17.50

pizza additons

prosciutto$5.00

sausage$4.00

pepperoni$3.00

garden

gem lettuce + granny smith apple + piave vecchio + chervil + honey thyme vinaigrette + focaccia crouton$13.00

italian chopped + escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber provolone pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb$14.00

burrata + snap pea + asparagus + pea greens + radish + tarragon citrus vinaigrette$16.00

burnt brussels sprouts + ivan's hot sauce$10.00

pasta

bucatini amatriciana + guanciale + tomato + chili + pecorino$19.50

rigatoni bolognese + veal + pork + lemon ricotta + grana padano$20.00

short rib pappardelle + cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan$24.00

clam + squid ink linguini + charred tomato + fennel soffritto + creme fraiche$24.00

artichoke + spinach triangoli + sunchoke + limoncello butter$22.50

large plates

half chicken fra diavolo + mascarpone polenta + charred broccolini + preserved garlic + lemon$24.00

whole roasted branzino + fregola + fire roasted carrot + pomegranate + fennel labneh + gremolata$34.00

brandt beef eye of ribeye steak + baby yukon potato + onion + tomato conserva + fresno garlic sugo$36.00

cucina burger + taleggio + port wine onion + porcini aioli + brioche bun + parmesan fries$19.00

sides

house made focaccia + red onion + parmesan + whipped butter + evoo + maldon salt$6.00

parmesan fries$7.50

creamy polenta$8.00

sweets

chocolate panna cotta + mascarpone crema + cacao nib$9.00

torta della nonna + gingerbread spice + pear butter + toasted almond gelato$10.00

traditional tiramisu for two + toasted hazelnut$14.00

gelato + sorbet select two$14.00

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