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   LauraR

   Austin

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic dinner. Loved the decor, food was exceptional and our service was above and beyond. Helpful and knowledgeable waiter! Would highly recommend!

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2. JM

   JoMarie

   San Diego

   55 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   55 reviews

   Dined today

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Our server Nicole was terrific -- knowledgeable about the wines and food and attentive. Excellent wine and cocktail selections. I enjoyed the ahi crudo and my husband the lamb sausage as starters. He relished the chicken with polenta as a main course. I am lactose intolerant and was disappointed at the lack of choices. I ended up with a pasta dish that was not at all special. In the past, I had several choices but this night they were out of options.

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3. JV

   JacquelineV

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I love homemade pasta with just tomato sauce. It isn't on the menu but my waiter had no qualms about getting it for me. He was also very responsive to my questions about the wine list. I love the food here and love that you have kept the outdoor seating.

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4. DV

   DebbieV

   New England

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Service was not good

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   21 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   Outstanding service especially from Dani and Jason. It’s styled as a modern twist on Italian cuisine but Bucatini all’Amatriciana should be made with bucatini (not linguine)in a simple sauce which includes guanciale but does not include onions, carrots, garlic or peppers. Grated pecorino should be optional!

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6. SD

   SanDiegobag

   San Diego

   42 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Superb service. Good for pre-theater. Our server gave excellent suggestions for wine and food.

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   SilviaH

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   It was a great experience with a great waiter and great recommendations.

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8. JA

   JonathanA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Terrific food and terrific vibes! Would recommend to anyone visiting SD.

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   joy456

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Overall a good restaurant with a nice vibe, italian chopped was good, short rib papperdelle pasta really good and the pizza was ok but i guess being from nyc were spoiled!

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    KathyG

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    Our servers were OUTSTANDING. The food...not so much. We had gnocchi with lamb peices that were overly seasoned with nutmeg, the vegan pizza was lifeless, no seasoning at all. The rigatoni was good. I love the DelMar location and food. Sorry 5th Ave & Laurel did not meet my expectations.

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    Jenny

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Pizza was delicious. Squash blossoms and chef’s ragu is always delicious.

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    Kr100

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We arrived on a Tuesday at 5:30 and did not have to wait. Loved the Giant Meatball with Polenta!

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    Juliah

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a perfectly wonderful evening at CUCINA Urbana! Delicious dinner, great service and we loved eating outside on the patio. Highly recommend the squash blossoms and beet salad. Look forward to visiting this gem of a restaurant again soon!

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14. TP

    TracieP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time there after seeing a play. Love the everyday happy hour from 4-6 and no corkage fee on Sundays with in-house wine purchase. Great service from Bob the bartender and our server Jason. We'll be back!

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    TiffanyN

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never once I have bad experience at this place. Everything is exceptional.

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16. M

    Mackenzie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Went there with my baby- was surprisingly seated inside and the noise level was that of a club. My baby lost his mind and they were so kind to move us outdoors (even with a few snarky looks from some women enjoying a few drinks). The food is alright. Not very impressionable flavors, and the corn pasta dish was sad. Five pieces of pasta that couldn’t feed an elementary school kid. I really liked the flavor of the pasta but it left me more hungry than when I arrived. It seemed like other dishes had alright portions, so maybe they were running out? Either way I will not be back (high price small plate- I get that this is a thing at higher end restaurants but this was not it). The noise level is not worth bringing a date or any kids whatsoever unless specifically eating outside. The building is low so the noise will carry like a cave. What would get me to return is the wonderful staff. I can not thank them enough for kindly moving us after our drinks were at the table and we had already been sitting a while. I am sure that was a pain for them- so I am thankful.

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    Colt

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Everything was fantastic, but it seems like our waiter was assigned too much work and took very long towards the end of our meal. Definitely will be back again

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    debbiet

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Food was great but please do not add a service charge of almost 4 percent and the tip minimum is 20 percent. People want to go out but stop this now. It’s now a 25 percent tip on top of food prices.

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19. WC

    WendiC

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service was outstanding as was the food!!! Wait staff is knowledgeable!

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    Housen

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Went there on a first date for drinks. It was great to be able to select for outdoor seating, and it was ready immediately when we arrived. The cocktails and wine were excellent - the cocktails were well balanced in flavor, and while they don't have an extensive wine list, they have excellent quality at good prices. Propane heaters were available for all outdoor tables, and the wait staff was responsive but not intrusive. We stayed as they closed down (good first date!), and they got a little distracted with that when we were ready to pay, but no big deal. The noise is as good as you could hope for being street-side.

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21. JK

    JohnK

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Wrong order delivered twice, branzino was disappointing. Better value and service elsewhere.

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    JessicaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lynn was an awesome server. Our back waiter did a great job too. Food was excellent. Got lucky with parking.

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23. AF

    AndreaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Highly recommend! Delicious. Smaller portions (other than the pizza) but delectable.

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    Cantina

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellently prepared food with quality ingredients, local and organic when possible. Wait staff is knowledgeable about preparation and can accommodate folks food food allergies. We try to eat here every time we visit San Diego.

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25. MB

    MikeyB

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Amazing Dinner in the neighborhood of Bankers Hill. Started the meal with the Brussel sprouts which were grilled to perfection and served with a side of Frank's red hot sauce. The octopus also was cooked to perfection and served with a delicious bed of veggies to accommodate. The main dish was the short rib papperdelle, which stole the show. Delicious tender, short rib with a generous portion size of noodles, creating a perfect combination. Our waitress recommended the gianduja chocolate torta for dessert and it was amazingly delicious. If you're a fan of ferrero rocher chocolate, then this is the perfect way to end your meal here. Can't wait to come back and order everything else on the menu!

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26. B

    Banana

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our waiter JASON was outstanding INCREDIBLE SERVICE

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server was cool

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28. LR

    LetyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We 🫶🏼 #shortribpappardelle!! We took our friends for the first time they LOVED it!! CucinaUrbana a place to visit while in #SanDiego

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    Glorious

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A delicious dinner, quick service, very family friendly.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Cute restaurant with pretty good food and drinks. Over valued compared to competitors though and they try to force a 3.95% service charge plus a 22% tip.

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31. JR

    JimenaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    food was absolutely delicious and the ambient was very cool and chill. everyone in their own little world. waiters were nice but it was a bit hard to track them down when waiting to ask for the check LOL. overall very beautiful restaurant with great food and good service. recommend for a cute birthday dinner!!

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    AnnP

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience1

    I have visited this restaurant when it was Laurel and then Cucina Urbana. Since Covid, have not had an opportunity to return unit this weekend. What a change! There is an abundance of outdoor dining enclosed by cheap plywood enclosures. Extremely casual ambiance. And I don't mean that in a good way. Think picnic tables and screaming children. I was looking for a petting zoo. Inside, the restaurant is so loud that you cannot hear the person across the table. Very circus like environment. Food was excellent as was wine and service. Tone it back down please. I miss you.

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    Yolo

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pasta dish was excellent as was the service with an outstanding choice of wines and cocktails.

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34. BC

    BobC

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience - as always there!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I dine at this restaurant every time I visit San Diego, food is outstanding!

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    Alex

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service, cute place, like their main dishes and pizzas better than their apps

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37. LE

    LisaE

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was our second visit to Cucina Urbana and we thoroughly enjoyed it again! From our appetizer of lamb sausage and gnocchi to our short rib pappardelle to the pizza, it was all SO delicious.

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    ChefAnna

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've been coming here since it first opened and it is always excellent!

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39. AM

    AnneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great ambience, and great service. We highly recommend the short ribs pasta.

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    Tommy

    Los Angeles

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of San Diego’s best spots. Highly rated buy Eater, and for go reason. Great service, food, and experience. I will be back..many more times.

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