La Cucina Ristorante

Name: La Cucina Ristorante
Address: 1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ, United States, 08225
Telephone: (609) 677-0470
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

963 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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BYOB
The word “La Cucina” is Italian for “The Kitchen”.
Italian food lovers can rejoice: Elis Haxhistasa (Manager) and Ronald Poulin (Chef) have joined forces to open their La Cucina Ristorante.
Our team provides comfortable old world atmosphere with an emphasis on quality and style, with special attention to preferences. La Cucina also has customized menu options and private room (on request), indoor or outdoor and Chefs Table to accommodate all of your event needs. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!
Email: lacucinaristorantenj@gmail.com
Tel: 609-677-0470
Tel: 609-677-8994

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 677-0470

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ronald Poulin
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.
Private party contact
Chelsey Ingram & Elis Haxhistasa : (609) 677-0470

Location
1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
Neighborhood
Northfield/Linwood
Cross street
New Rd
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$11.00
Fried calamari - cherry peppers - sriracha aioli
Polpo alla Griglia$14.00
Octopus - diced potatoes - shallots - mama lils peppers - arugula pesto
Crema di Ricotta$8.00
House made whipped ricotta - crostini - salsa verde
Cozze e Vongole$11.00
Mussels - clams - fennel - roasted garlic - lemon sauce
Polpete con Fontina$9.00
House made meatballs - fontina cheese - basil tomato sauce
Antipasto Italiano
imported salumi - imported cheeses - grilled vegetables - fruits
- For Two$16.00
Rapini e Salsiccia$9.00
Broccoli rabe - pork sausage - garlic oil sauce
Burrata$11.00
Poached pear - burrata cheese - prosciutto - port wine reduction

Insalate e Zuppa

Caprese$9.00
Fresh mozzarella - tomatoes - basil oil - balsamic reduction
Insalata di Cesare$8.00
Romaine - shaved parmigiano - crostini - creamy caesar dressing
Insalata della Casa$7.00
Wild mix green - cherry tomatoes - fennel - roasted peppers - rosemary vinaigrette
Barbabietole$10.00
Roasted beets - pickled radish - arugula - goat cheese - pistachios - champagne vinaigrette
Superfood$11.00
Baby spinach - mixed berries - mixed nuts - fontina cheese - quinoa - roasted lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

Branzino$29.00
Branzino filet - lemon caper sauce - side of veggies
Salmone Al Limone$24.00
Salmon - fregola sarda - cherry tomatoes - spinach lemon herb sauce
Langostinos
Grilled mediterranean lobster - sea salt - lemon sauce - side of pasta or veggies
- M/P

Pasta

Gnocchi Dolce$21.00
House made potato gnocchi - balsamic reduction gorgonzola dolce sauce or tomato basil sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00
Beef ragu - shaved parmigiano - basil tomato sauce
Ravioli con Funghi$18.00
House made wild mushroom ravioli - brown butter sage cream sauce
Fettuccine 'La Cucina'$23.00
House made fettuccine - mushrooms - short rib ragu
Capellini Al Granchio$26.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - carrots - truffle pesto sauce
Linguine Vongole$23.00
Little neck clams - cherry tomatoes - basil lemon garlic sauce
Capellini with Meatballs$18.00
House made meatballs - tomato basil sauce - parmigiano cheese
Risotto di Mare$32.00
Shrimp - scallops - jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - cognac rosé sauce

Carne

Maiale Ripieno$28.00
10 oz Center cut stuffed pork chop - prosciutto - mozzarella - mushroom demi
Brasato di Barolo$30.00
Braised short ribs - soft polenta - barolo reduction
Vitello Pizzaiola$25.00
Veal medallions - artichokes - olives - capers - fresh oregano - basil marinara
Vitello Saltinbocca$24.00
Veal medallions - prosciutto - sage white wine sauce
Vitello Gamberoni$26.00
Veal medallions - shrimp - broccoli rabe - provolone - cognac rosé sauce

Pollo

Involtini di Pollo$24.00
Stuffed chicken breast - mozzarella - spinach - shrimp - cognac rosé sauce
Pollo Parmigiano$22.00
Pan fried chicken breast - mozzarella - basil - tomato sauce
Pollo Fiorentina$25.00
Pan seared chicken breast - spinach - jumbo lump crabmeat - tomatoes - truffle cream sauce

Contorno

Spinach
Asparagus
Pasta Pomodoro
Pasta Aglio é Olio
Soft Polenta
Broccoli Rabe

What 963 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Good for business meals
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Good for groups
Atlantic City
Best Value
Atlantic City
Good for business meals
Atlantic City
Innovative
Atlantic City
Good for groups
Atlantic City
Great for outdoor dining
Atlantic City
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AdamS
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time. The place was very busy but our food came out pretty quickly and hot. The server was fantastic. I’m sorry I forgot his name but he was great. And the food was delicious. We will be back.
NS
NancyS
Philadelphia
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with Friends…Great Evening !!! Delicious food and wonderful service !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service!
D
Dana
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
We really wanted to like this restaurant but the food just fully missed the mark from the bread to the entrees. The entrees were strange. Why are there carrots and asparagas in my crab pasta? The sauce was sweet but not in a good way. It was just fully mediocre all around. The service and ambiance were great though!
KC
KimC
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first visit to La Cucina. We ordered calamari for an appetizer and it was some of the best we've ever had! Our dinners (Veal Saltimbocca and Veal Francaise) were good, but I think we would both order something else if we decide to return. I felt that my Veal Francaise lacked a bit of flavor. I'm hoping my leftovers are better after soaking up the sauce for a day or two. The restaurant was a bit loud, but overall it was a good dining experience.
SI
SeaIsleSlicker
Atlantic City
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and good service with parking. We will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
It was New Years Eve. I understand it’s a holiday and things happen but the kitchen was very unprepared! Specially having a set menu. They were out of things very early on and waited an hour for our salads. Then the food was mediocre at best. Very disappointing all around.
JP
JohnP
Atlantic City
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Advertised $45/ person. Charged $60/person.
RJ
RussJ
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here. Outstanding food and service ! Staff is very welcoming. Apps, entree, desserts were all amazing. Highly recommend La Cucina ! Very reasonable prices. We will be back many times.
CT
CarTwo
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone enjoyed their meals. We started with antipasto which was a large plate and easily would have served 4. The bread with pesto, olive oil and butter was tasty. Mains were seafood risotto, mushroom risotto and chicken florentine. All large portions and delicious. Servers were pleasant and efficient. Our wine was opened soon after we sat down. The space is so nice and welcoming painted white. We will visit in warm weather to enjoy the patio under the lights.
Y
Yummmmmm
Baltimore
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken Positano, a special, was indeed special. Tender and full of flavor. The braised short ribs as always were delectable. Love this place and the staff.
E
Evie
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great as usual and the new waitress, JoAnn, was fabulous.
TN
TheresaN
Atlantic City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was amazing! Waitress was not friendly.
C
Cathy
Philadelphia
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A most excellent lunch, had the panini Al tonno, delish! Husband had the Fat sandwich which was also a winner. The menu is varied and includes wonderful pasta dishes. I just love this place.
R
Rickyd
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Flounder Fran
KO
KellyO
Atlantic City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jennifer our server was fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, sassy and hustled. She was the only server besides the owner who was supporting her. Food was great. The Burrata was lovely and the Risotto Di Mare was delicious. Loved my Dream Bomba dessert. It was like a snickers ice cream bar formed into a baseball sized ball. A dream indeed! We will definitely be back!
NS
NancyS
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to meet friends !! It was a quiet night, so we really got to enjoy our wine, conversation and GREAT food !! Service was Fabulous!!! Totally enjoyed our experience!!
ML
MarykayL
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Loved the new custard gfree dessert Hoping they put it permanently on the menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal as always… Great service and ambience… My favorite restaurant….
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
server was excellent and had a great personality!
C
Chuck
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Recommend Trout special, it was VERY good !!
TT
TeeTimeMike
Philadelphia
304 reviews
vip
5.0
304 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Cucina continues to be a great place to dine. They’ve gotten quite busy since the opening of their addition to provide extra seating. We were taken aback by the staff running around from table to table. In addition to the regular menu they always offer some fine specials that we selected as our meals. Salads and grilled octopus were fine starters; the entrees grilled trout & grilled salmon over farro were fantastic. Food came out nice and hot and timely. Our server Ciera was very attentive & gave fine service despite running around like crazy to keep up with her tables. La Cucina is a well run restaurant but I hope they can keep up the pace sufficiently to continue delivering great food & service. We’ll always do a return trip in the future.
L
Lenny
Philadelphia
118 reviews
vip
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good but not great this time -food not up to previous visits -better luck next time
JG
JerseyGirl
Atlantic City
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal last night. Service was excellent not too rushed and not slow. Food came out steaming hot and everything was delicious. Looking forward to going back again.
ES
EileenS
Atlantic City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
I love coming to La Cucina however this time I had to actually ask the waitress if we could order dinner. She then proceeded to tell us she wasn’t our waitress. We told her she opened our wine and told us the specials, she insisted she didn’t , however then did take our order. I know the place was busy but being rude is not good business or being inattentive.
t
tzuca
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. The new section of the restaurant is great as well
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience
RA
RichA
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cuisine and sensational service provided by a wonderful Derrick.
JO
JohnO
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hostess was not so friendly, had a bit of an attitude. Wait staff and food was spectacular.
BP
BillP
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Was dissatisfied with food and noise level
NO
NancyO
Atlantic City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and atmosphere. Their newly expanded dining room is fantastic and chef Ron and Ellis always have great specials. The wait staff has had some turnover, but the new folks are friendly and efficient. Just the right combination of speed and attentiveness. My wife and I love this restaurant because they seemly care about everything from start to finish. HIGHLY recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love this place. Food is excellent and service is great. Our server "G" was great. We will ask for him next visit.
ER
EricR
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. One of my favorite places to go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great except the young Lady in the Front could not find our reservation because Our guests got there before us and she checked us off without waiting for all of us to get there but it was resolved when we texted our friends and found out they were sitting at our table
T
Tracie
Philadelphia
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great but way too much noise in the original dining area
OC
OCDeb
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant, was excellent. Great service , loved interior food was fresh and great. Will go back often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was our first time at La Cucina for dinner last night. My wife and I, two of our children and a friend made a reservation based on the open table reviews. When we arrived the parking lot was very crowded so I was more intrigued anticipating that it was going to be very good. We didn’t realize that it was a BYOB which was probably one of the reasons it was so crowded since it is a way to reduce a big dinner bill. Despite the very long wait for our food after ordering, nearly one hour, with only water to drink and some very basic bread, the wait was all worth it when the food arrived. We all had something different and each of us raved about our entrees. Despite the wait for our food, which they did warn us about because of the busy Saturday night crowd and a wedding rehearsal dinner going on, the whole staff were very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back to this gem of a south Jersey Italian restaurant.
b
barryr
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was very good, great service, and all was great
TB
TruthBeTold
Philadelphia
399 reviews
vip
4.0
399 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food is to be found at this hidden - away Italian gem, down towards the New Jersey shore. A varied menu, including delicious 😋 Grilled Octopus. B.Y.O.B. This might be the perfect spot for a fine piano 🎹 lounge to be installed .
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside on a beautiful day.summer was our server and she was great. Food was very good and pipping hot.all around a great experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

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

La Cucina Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Cucina Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 677-0470.

La Cucina Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 963 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

Feb 1, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(609) 677-0470

Other options

1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225

Additional information

Cross street
New Rd
Neighborhood
Northfield/Linwood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ronald Poulin
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.
Private party contact
Chelsey Ingram & Elis Haxhistasa : (609) 677-0470

La Cucina Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Grilled Octopus

Seafood Risotto

Gnocchi Dolce

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$11.00

Polpo alla Griglia$14.00

Crema di Ricotta$8.00

Cozze e Vongole$11.00

Polpete con Fontina$9.00

Antipasto Italiano

Rapini e Salsiccia$9.00

Burrata$11.00

Insalate e Zuppa

Caprese$9.00

Insalata di Cesare$8.00

Insalata della Casa$7.00

Barbabietole$10.00

Superfood$11.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

Branzino$29.00

Salmone Al Limone$24.00

Langostinos

Pasta

Gnocchi Dolce$21.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00

Ravioli con Funghi$18.00

Fettuccine 'La Cucina'$23.00

Capellini Al Granchio$26.00

Linguine Vongole$23.00

Capellini with Meatballs$18.00

Risotto di Mare$32.00

Carne

Maiale Ripieno$28.00

Brasato di Barolo$30.00

Vitello Pizzaiola$25.00

Vitello Saltinbocca$24.00

Vitello Gamberoni$26.00

Pollo

Involtini di Pollo$24.00

Pollo Parmigiano$22.00

Pollo Fiorentina$25.00

Contorno

Spinach

Asparagus

Pasta Pomodoro

Pasta Aglio é Olio

Soft Polenta

Broccoli Rabe

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