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 (2786)

$30 and under

Italian

532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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

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

What 2,786 people are saying

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cucina Enoteca Irvine offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," standout service, and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious pizza" and "excellent wine selection." The relaxed vibe and attentive staff make it ideal for celebrations. While some note inconsistencies, many find it a "favorite restaurant" for its Italian-inspired cuisine.

2,786 Reviews

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Alex VIP
Orange County23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess greet us immediately and got our table ready. Erick was our server and he was amazing and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and presented very well.
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Annie VIP
San Diego39 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I love the other Cucina restaurants, but this one is awful. Forgetful, slow service, ice cold burrata, and ridiculously overpriced. Our waiter might have been the worst service we have ever had.
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Stephanie
Las Vegas2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was amazing,everyone was very nice and welcoming. Food was okay. My favorite was the mushroom pizza. Venue was hot inside, it felt like the AC was not on. Fresher outdoors. Overall, good experience.
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Fred VIP
Orange County25 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is very good. To be fair to our server, the first half of the dinner service was a little lack luster, but he came around, and actually smiled and joked around by the end of our meal. It's dark, which wouldn't be an issue if the font on the menus were bigger than an "8." The pizza oven was not functioning properly, so a pizza that should have taken 5 minutes to make, was taking in excess of 30 minutes, but the waiter did warn us. A little on the loud side, and despite how lively the place was, the ambiance just wasn't there. Good drinks.
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Samir VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Disappointed in the limited pasta choices and especially vegetarian options. They ran out of quite a few pizza options. North Italia is much better and broader
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Mary Ann
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husband’s birthday here yesterday and they did not disappoint. Excellent service and excellent food. We will definitely go back.
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Crystal
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a chill and relaxed bday. Me and my friends loved everything about this place! The bar, the food, the atmosphere, the service all were great. We had pizza, drinks, fish, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, tiramisu, ice cream, chocolate mousse and everything was so good. We also saw they have wine tastings so a super plus for another girls evening out and we will definitely be back for that!
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Jennifer
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was outstanding, however the menu has changed. The food was just “ok”; so for the cost of eating out, I will not be rushing back here.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I came here for my anniversary and my boyfriend and I loved it. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was amazing. We ordered: Margherita pizza: 5/5 delicious Brussels sprouts: 4/5 Tagliatelle bolognese: 4.5/5 Fries with truffle: 5/5 Sangria: 4/5 The service was attentive and friendly. They wrote a sweet card for us.
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alexa
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! The food and service were outstanding, if you’re in the area, go!
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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2786 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

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
Price
$30 and under
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

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