Cucina South

Name: Cucina South
Address: 4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States, 32034
Telephone: (904) 432-7920
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2106)

$31 to $50

Italian

4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Every once in a while you meet a group of people that you want to spend a little more time with. Welcome to Cucina South! Years of experience culminated with a passion for Italian food and a love for people and our community. Try our signature Italian dishes and check out our exclusively curated Italian Wine List & Beer Selection.

Please specify on OpenTable when making a reservation if you'd like outside seating under 'Special Guest Requests' or call us at (904)-432-7920 to ensure your outdoor seating.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(904) 432-7920
Website
http://www.cucinasouth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Llewellyn Sutton
Private party facilities
We can comfortably seat parties of 5 to 46 guests. Parties of 12 or more are sat upstairs, with stair access only. Please leave a phone number when making your reservation. Contact our Event Coordinator Karly Seyda for more information. karlyseyda@yahoo.com, 904-861-4577. Reservations may be void if parties do not arrive within 15 of reserved time.

Location
4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Neighborhood
Fernandina Beach
Cross street
Manucy
Parking details
Additional Parking behind the Plantation Shops
Public transit
We're located on the North end of Palmetto Walk, past Harris Teeter and the closest on the left!
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar Cucina$10.00
Chopped Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, roasted red peppers, and shaved Parmesean
Cucina Caprese$10.00
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, EVOO, balsamic
Tuscan Garden$12.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted red peppers, gorgonzola crumbles, candied pecans.

Anti Pasta

Chef's Bruschetta
Chef's Choice
Fried Raviolo
Chef's Choice
Meatballs$14.00
Pork & beef meatballs, marinara, house ricotta, shaved Parmesean
Arancini$14.00
Crab filled risotto balls, lemon mornay sauce, shaved Parmesean
Whipped Ricotta & Local Honey$14.00
Topped with crushed pistachio & served with crostini
Tuna crudo
Seared Yellowfin Tuna, sundried tomato, fresh basil, lemon & roasted garlic over Tuxedo orzo

Pasta

Add Chicken $10, Meatballs $10, Shrimp $12, Salmon $12, Mussels $14, Lobster $20

Fettuccine Alfredo$20.00
Roasted garlic cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, spinach
Marinara$16.00
Cappellini pasta, shaved Parm, basil.
Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00
Pancetta, white wine cream sauce, black pepper, shaved Parmesan
Bolognese & Pappardelle$26.00
Ground Buffalo in a creamy Marinara sauce with roasted vegetables.
Parmigiana
Chicken, Veal or Eggplant. Fresh mozzarella, basil, Marinara, bed of pasta
Piccata
White wine butter sauce with capers, roasted red peppers over Pappardelle pasta.
Marsala
Cremini mushrooms, house-made marsala sauce, bed of pasta

What 2,106 people are saying

Cucina South 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Cucina South delights with "excellent service," featuring attentive staff like Liam and Brittany. The Italian cuisine, praised for its "authentically delicious" dishes, includes standout options like Carbonara and veal Marsala. The "quaint ambiance" of this converted house offers a charming dining experience, making it a "go-to Italian restaurant."

2,106 Reviews

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Charles VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Upon arrival we were berated by the host for being late for our reservation. We were made to feel uncomfortable yet we chose this establishment based on prior experience to spend our $$ on vacation. From that moment on, our experience was tainted. Poor service, will not return.
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Cindi VIP
Virginia12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were great - we will definitely return!
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philip VIP
Southwest Florida89 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A warm welcome by the hostess of a busy eatery goes a long way towards a pleasant experience. We were greeted like long lost family and showed to a quiet table Drinks quicky appeared along with a divine bruschetta. Regrettably the bread plate had stale and tasteless contents. The veal marsala was tasty but needed a bit more of the signature wine flavoring. The chicken piccatta was perfect. Store bought tiramasu was delightful. A better than decent spot to enjoy a wide offering of decent Italian food with a sterling collection of servers and greeters.
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Christy VIP
Atlanta43 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really yummy meal on the island! Will definitely be back and Walker was a great server.
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Sandie
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From making reservations, to paying the bill, the experience with Cucina South was excellent! Our server was helperful with the menu, attended to our requests promptly and was attentive throughout our meal. The food was a culinary delight. Eggplant parmigiana was lightly breaded with the flavor of the eggplant still evident. The pasta wasn’t drowned in sauce, which has small tomato bits still present. Service size was right. The zuppa flavor was tasty with an abundance of varying seafood…all priced reasonably. The restaurant was recommended to us and we easily can recommend to others.
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Ronda VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both couples had flounder special. It was delicious. So nice to have Alyssa back for the summer. She did an excellent job.
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Amanda VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The server was great with the amount of tables she had at the time. We counted she had 4 tables with 4 or less and an 11 top. So for the amount of tables the service was great. The food was mediocre- which was disappointing. One of the dishes was almost inedible with under cooked spaghetti (probably an entire minute of boiling before it would have been al dente’)and the amount of salt in the dish. Disappointing as in the past the food was amazing!
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Silke
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our meal, especially the Cucina Caprese and the Carbonara.
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Steve
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated right away and given choices on seat locations. It was a very hot evening and the room temperature was excellent and comfortable. Out waitress was very attentive and knew the menu well. Her wine knowledge was good and helped me select an excellent wine. She appeared at always the right time to fill glasses, take away dishes, and never rushed us. Timing on all of the order was perfect. All dishes were excellent and quantities were just right. It was our anniversary, and the staff brought out a lovely dessert with decorations and was on the house. Great evening Steve Haughn
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Laurie VIP
Wisconsin33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Friendly staff. Sat downstairs- quite dark. Bruschetta was great. Seafood lasagna- would not choose again.
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FAQs

Cucina South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 432-7920.

Cucina South is rated 4.6 stars by 2106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Additional information

Cross street
Manucy
Neighborhood
Fernandina Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional Parking behind the Plantation Shops
Public transit
We're located on the North end of Palmetto Walk, past Harris Teeter and the closest on the left!
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Llewellyn Sutton
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cucinasouth.com/
Phone number
(904) 432-7920
Private party facilities
We can comfortably seat parties of 5 to 46 guests. Parties of 12 or more are sat upstairs, with stair access only. Please leave a phone number when making your reservation. Contact our Event Coordinator Karly Seyda for more information. karlyseyda@yahoo.com, 904-861-4577. Reservations may be void if parties do not arrive within 15 of reserved time.

Cucina South

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Bolognese & Pappardelle

Meatballs

Fettuccine Alfredo

Menu

Insalata

Caesar Cucina$10.00

Cucina Caprese$10.00

Tuscan Garden$12.00

Anti Pasta

Chef's Bruschetta

Fried Raviolo

Meatballs$14.00

Arancini$14.00

Whipped Ricotta & Local Honey$14.00

Tuna crudo

Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo$20.00

Marinara$16.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00

Bolognese & Pappardelle$26.00

Parmigiana

Piccata

Marsala

What 2,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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