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CUCINA urbana

Name: CUCINA urbana
Address: 505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 239-2222
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

5942 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009.

The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.

CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

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2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 239-2222
Website
http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-urbana-bankers-hill/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tim Kolanko
Catering
URBAN KITCHEN CATERING provides four star, stunning events with menus unique to your occasion. For more information check the URBAN KITCHEN CATERING link on our website www.urbankitchengroup.com or call Alison at 619.239.2222 extension 2. Or if interested in restaurant buyout opportunities, please contact Tiffany Tassano at 619.239.2222 extension 4.
Private party facilities
From birthday celebrations and corporate dinners to graduation celebrations and wedding receptions, our space is perfect for your dining event. Our Wine Shop offers an intimate semi-private space for smaller functions, while larger groups are welcome to host their event using our entire restaurant as a private venue. We offer: wine specialists, who will design pairings for your meal, personalized printed menus, table decorations, specialty to-go gifts, and more.
Private party contact
Tiffany Tassano: (619) 239-2222 ext. 4

Location
505 Laurel St. San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Banker's Hill
Cross street
5th avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

bibb lettuce salad$14.00
purple radish + pickled onion + egg + sunflower seed crunch + yogurt vinaigrette
italian chopped$14.00
escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb
burrata$16.00
snap pea + asparagus + pea greens + radish + tarragon citrus vinaigrette
charred brussels sprouts$10.00
ivan's hot sauce

pizza

add prosciutto +$5 / add sausage +$4 / add pepperoni +$3

pepperoni$18.00
sausage + ricotta + fresh mozzarella tomato + garlic + basil
mushroom$18.00
goat cheese + caramelized onion + truffle oil + fresh herb
margherita$16.50
tomato sauce + house made mozzarella + basil
date$18.00
guanciale + crescenza + balsamic onion + radicchio

pasta

gluten free available upon request

bucatini amatriciana$19.50
guanciale + tomato + chili + pecorino
short rib pappardelle$24.00
cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan
taglietelle bolognese$20.00
veal + pork + grana padano
shrimp conchiglie$24.00
saffron cream + dill + lemon zest + smoked trout roe
ricotta spinach agnolotti$19.50
black trumpet mushroom + english pea + spring onion

large plates

half chicken fra diavolo$24.00
mascarpone polenta + charred broccolini + preserved garlic + lemon
brandt beef bullseye steak$36.00
fingerling potato + shishito + sweet pepper + herb pesto + cacio e pepe butter
whole roasted branzino$34.00
beluga lentil + roasted carrot + celery + endive + calabrian chili vinaigrette
cucina burger$19.00
taleggio + port wine onion + porcini aioli + brioche bun + parmesan fries

sides

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

sweets

chocolate panna cotta$9.00
mascarpone crema shortbread crumble + cacao nib
pavlova$10.00
lemon curd + chamomile whip + raspberry
traditional tiramisu
toasted hazelnut
- for 2$14.00

What 5,942 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Best service in a long time
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service Food was great we had wonderful Bronzino, squash blossoms, short rib pasta, and a pasta with shrimp. 3 of us shared the dishes and shared a lemon dessert. Great wine list .
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Joana
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! I really recommend this place .
KH
KristelH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Delicious wine. Friendly service, and pretty atmosphere. We will be back!
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lich
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
All kinds of food are in line with my taste, and they are very attentive and special!
DD
DrD1
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience2
The outdoor tables are on the street (4th) which has somewhat heavy traffic and an intermittently high noise level. Ambiance there is overall poor. Food and service is good.
A
Abraham
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
Hostesses not polished Service nice but mediocre Bucatini was maybe 3 of 10, 10 being great. It used to be a 10. Sauce seemed it came from a jar and pasta was absolutely disappointing. It’s hallow now. Obvious efforts are being made to reduce cost b/c it’s affecting quality.
SH
StevenH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food, but a bit dark and noise level was pretty high.
NN
NoraN
San Diego
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The very best choice for pre theater reservations...excellent and delicious meal selection for sharing and delightful and efficient service...food arrives promptly in courses so that you are never rushed! My favorite for large or small groups...
MS
MrSpeakYourMind
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I rarely get a night out, since we have a special needs kid. This was treat and as usual Cucina Urbana did not disappoint. Rebecca was our server and she was absolutely amazing, she gave us great cocktail and entree recommendations. Thank you for the wonderful service.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative Cuisine, terrific decor, friendly servers
JJ
JJNaples
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Our server Rebecca was amazing as well. Highly recommend.
JW
JoffW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Eating outside avoids the noise - but can expose you to wind & rain The place is full of happy people - wide range of ages etc Exceptional food and a very diverse and well priced wine list (a superb red from Lebanon for $40) Professional service that’s slick and perfectly timed. Attentive,friendly, knowledgeable but not hovering
VP
VP99
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dinner and the drinks were great. We ordered the branzino which was prepared to perfection.
S
Sarah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was so good and did not take long at all. The service was also really good
MV
MelissaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything here was amazing! Our server recommended several dishes and each was incredibly delicious! The squash blossoms were amazing!! Soo yummy!! And our server was awesome!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding. My complements to the chef.
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Danny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
A great meal and experience. Really great with a child, they had high chairs and a reasonably priced kid menu with really quality food (get the chocolate pudding!) It can get cold outside, dress warm!
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Bridget
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated promptly at our reservation time, and greeted by our our waiter Derick who was very knowledgeable about the menu. After we asked, he made recommendations which we followed. The food was delicious, our service was great, and the ambience of the re-decorated dining room was perfect. All lthree of us thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
MS
MichelleS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Very limited menu options for food and drink. Service was OK but food took a long time to come out of the kitchen. It was 30+ minutes after we finished a salad our main course arrived
JP
JasonP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food excellent service, Stephanie our server was delightful
SS
SusanS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful restaurant. Excellent food! We had my daughter's graduation dinner here. Wonderful atmosphere and service.
GL
GailL
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant just keeps getting better and our server, Jason, was a complete pro. A wonderful evening.
E
Edie
San Diego
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
We are fans of Cucina Urbana and have been dining there with friends before going to plays for as long as it has been open; but last night it was just too noisy for us to be able to hear each other. The food was excellent, but we definitely need to find a time or table that enables us to communicate. After last night, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to my friends.
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Tony
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a nice experience. We are regulars, and Cucina Urbana is our go-to-place whenever we have tickets to the Old Globe. Our long-time waiter, Kevin, is excellent.
SM
ShariM
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered 7 different items. Mostly starters. Everything was fresh and delicious. I have never had a bad plate here.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Mother’s Day
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KatherineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing, everything was delicious! We got the chopped salad, mushroom pizza with sausage, truffle fries, squash blossoms, and short rib pasta. It was my bestfriends birthday and they gave us flan which was phenomenal! Such a cute place, I highly recommend! This place is busy so reservations are suggested!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
My experience was everything I expected, great service, food, and atmosphere. Some of the music wasn’t too fitting the the restaurant, but hey it’s not that important. The social level is very loud so if you plan on talking I hope you aren’t soft spoken lol.
SD
SanDiegobag
San Diego
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
LOVE Cucina Urbana! We always go before theater and it never disappoints. Our server was particularly wonderful. He knew SO MUCH about wine. We had fun discussing with him.
RS
RoxanaS
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was not as before the pandemics
BP
BillyP
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Post play dinner, and this place always delivers. They were so accommodating in seating us just where we wanted. Go and enjoy the experience...and the food was excellent, again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch was fantastic! Our second year going and I can guarantee we’ll be back next year if they offer it!
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PaulM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor seating structure could use a shade cover. I got sunburned hahaha.
FM
FinaM
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
I took my mom here for Mother’s Day ! Altho the food was great, the service was very slow and there were not a lot of people.. it was a 4 course menu and in between each course it was around 30 min wait! Very slow in my opinion and it made my experience less enjoyable since we were constantly trying to get the waitress attention.
KW
KellyW
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated Mother’s Day here with the most delicious brunch! There were three courses and quite a few options to choose from each course. So something for everyone’s tastes and dietary needs. Throughly enjoyed it!
SC
SeamusC
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Presentation and flavor was wonderful. We had these best service ever! Great Mother's Day brunch.
NG
NatalyaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We came for our the time of our reservation and were seated as requested in the main dining space inside. We loved the ambiance and lovely decor. It took a while for the server to come up to us tho. People who were seated after us were placing their orders first. Our server was pleasant and informative. We loved the food and were impressed with creativity of dishes. Flavors were on point too. Overall we enjoyed our experience and id like to try out their dinner menu sometime in the future. Mothers day brunch was great! The only thing we didn't like is how loud the place got. We could barely hear each other across the table. I think the music needs to be quieter :)
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antonioH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food2service5ambience5
Atmosphere, service and the overall experience was good. Just the food was a little bland and slightly cold. I would go again just to try some different food.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my boyfriends 30th birthday with friends and family. Our wait staff was fabulous. They surprised my boyfriend with champagne and dessert. The food was incredible and so was the wine. You can’t be the prices here for how amazing everything is. Highly recommend for any celebration.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- 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

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You can order delivery directly from CUCINA urbana using the Order Online button. CUCINA urbana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 239-2222.

CUCINA urbana is rated 4.7 stars by 5942 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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505 Laurel St. San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
5th avenue
Neighborhood
Banker's Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Tim Kolanko
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-urbana-bankers-hill/
Phone number
(619) 239-2222
Catering
URBAN KITCHEN CATERING provides four star, stunning events with menus unique to your occasion. For more information check the URBAN KITCHEN CATERING link on our website www.urbankitchengroup.com or call Alison at 619.239.2222 extension 2. Or if interested in restaurant buyout opportunities, please contact Tiffany Tassano at 619.239.2222 extension 4.
Private party facilities
From birthday celebrations and corporate dinners to graduation celebrations and wedding receptions, our space is perfect for your dining event. Our Wine Shop offers an intimate semi-private space for smaller functions, while larger groups are welcome to host their event using our entire restaurant as a private venue. We offer: wine specialists, who will design pairings for your meal, personalized printed menus, table decorations, specialty to-go gifts, and more.
Private party contact
Tiffany Tassano: (619) 239-2222 ext. 4

This restaurant now offers Takeout

CUCINA urbana

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fried squash blossoms

octopus

giant meatball

small plates

giant meatball$12.50

fried squash blossoms$14.50

octopus$16.00

cannellini bean hummus$12.00

garden

bibb lettuce salad$14.00

italian chopped$14.00

burrata$16.00

charred brussels sprouts$10.00

pizza

pepperoni$18.00

mushroom$18.00

margherita$16.50

date$18.00

pasta

bucatini amatriciana$19.50

short rib pappardelle$24.00

taglietelle bolognese$20.00

shrimp conchiglie$24.00

ricotta spinach agnolotti$19.50

large plates

half chicken fra diavolo$24.00

brandt beef bullseye steak$36.00

whole roasted branzino$34.00

cucina burger$19.00

sides

house made focaccia$6.00

creamy polenta$8.00

parmesan fries$7.50

sweets

chocolate panna cotta$9.00

pavlova$10.00

traditional tiramisu

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