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La Cucina Ristorante, Saskatoon, SK

La Cucina Ristorante

4.7
4.7
484 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian
Top Tags:
Rustic. Authentic. Italian.
We are an Italian family locally owned, casual and authentic Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Saskatoon. The magic at La Cucina happens in “the kitchen”. We use simple and fresh ingredients to create classic, home-style Italian dishes. Italian food made by Italians.
Buon Appetito!
Please Note: We offer a 1.5 hour dining time for parties of 2-3 and a 2 hour dining time for parties of 4 or more. If you are requiring longer than this please contact the restaurant directly.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (306) 952-0552
  • Website
    http://www.lacucinayxe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Now offering group catering. Online catering is available via our website lacucinayxe.com<br />Group luncheons, office parties, special events and occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    La Cucina Ristorante offers a buyout option to host your group exclusively in our space. Our elegantly modern designed space makes for a one of kind private party. Contact us for booking information and details.
  • Location
    145 3rd Ave S, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L6
  • Neighborhood
    Saskatoon
  • Cross street
    21st St.E and 22nd St.E
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

What 484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Saskatoon / Saskatchewan

    Best Overall

  • Saskatoon / Saskatchewan

    Best Service

  • Saskatoon / Saskatchewan

    Best Ambiance

  • Saskatoon / Saskatchewan

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Saskatoon / Saskatchewan

    Romantic

  • Saskatoon

    Best Overall

  • Saskatoon

    Best Service

  • Saskatoon

    Best Ambiance

  • Saskatoon

    Best Value

  • Saskatoon

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Saskatoon

    Great for fine wines

  • Saskatoon

    Romantic

  • Saskatoon

    Good for special occasions

484 Reviews

  1. ConorF

    Meath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food and the ambiance is perfect for a nice date night or just a meal with friends.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We showed up early for our reservation and they got us in asap, very friendly, great atmosphere-private and romantic. Drinks and appetizers were actually quite good although on the more expensive side. My husbands meal was quite beautiful and delicious, mine was just okay-presentation was very very lovely but taste was kind of just flat, the scallops were the size of dimes and my mussels werent much bigger unfortunately-too bad as I love seafood lol! Overall experience though was a lovely date night out.

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  3. AnthonyD

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Everything was wonderful and Raeanne gives great service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Very friendly staff. Food was amazing. Definitely would recommend 👌

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  5. StacyB

    Saskatoon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful. Food was exceptional. Would definitely dine again.

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  6. PatriciaH

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I celebrated his birthday on the weekend at La Cucina's. The overall experience was good and we will likely come back again to try some other dishes. The service was good and the restaurant is very cosy and intimate. We both ordered pasta. My husband's was good but my pasta dish was not very generous at all and didn't have a lot of flavour. We ordered the classic bruschetta which tasted fine but was very small for the price. As I said earlier, the overall experience was very nice but I would try some other dishes next time.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place with great food and service, highly recommend.

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  8. TammyMac

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a group booking with little notice and they were very accommodating. The waiter was great! He made terrific and thoughtful suggestions, was attentive and read the needs of the diverse group very well. We did a family style meal with appetizers and entrees and every dish was amazing. I especially loved the puffed pastry appie and the fresh pasta (both of which the waiter suggested) and the mushroom risotto. Thanks to everyone at the restaurant for accommodating us and making it a memorable experience.

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  9. Brenda

    Saskatoon

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great. Our waitress was new to the restaurant and was very attentive. We always enjoy ourselves and will be back.

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  10. PattyR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable evening food was great service was outstanding

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  11. Hunter

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not good, very much like a chain restaurant. Thé sodas were not free refill and no one said anything, they just charged us a lot for refills. Then they kicked us out even though when you book you get 2 hour fine time and we had only been there one hour and 15 minutes. So disappointed in how we were treated.

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  12. TracyW

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy our special dinners here. It's become a tradition to have supper with our son and his wife on their birthdays. Our goal is to try something new each time! For this most recent visit, our server was Jeremy, and he was great. Our drinks were yummy, although I think the cocktails have too much ice. Our entrees were good, although it was clear ours had been sitting for a few minutes before being delivered to the table. The taste was good, but the temperature was warm to cool (not my preference for pasta). I had the fettucine con funghi - it was good, although as mentioned it was lukewarm, and unfortunately it was heavy on the black pepper (or some spice). Everyone else enjoyed their entrees, and we all LOVED our appetizers - the focaccia bread and the Artichoke & pecorino puff pastry topped with prosciutto. YUMMY!!! Bottom line - while I find it a bit overpriced for what you get, we'll keep going back, and we'll keep trying a different dish each time. The ambience reminds me of the North End in Boston, so I feel at home there. And the waitstaff are always lovely. Oh, and the tiramisu was AWESOME.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great evening for the two of us Highly Recommend eating there

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Penny was an excellent server! Great food, great atmosphere

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  15. SusanS

    Saskatoon

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and cocktails are always excellent! There is always great atmosphere and the restaurant has a cozy vibe. One of my favorite places to eat!

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  16. DarcyL

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday evening (October 28, 2023), my wife and I celebrated our birthdays at La Cucina Ristorante. The restaurant has a European-like atmosphere. There was a romantic ambience that was accentuated by dim lighting and soft background music. Our table server - Jeremy - was very polished. He was knowledgeable of both his wine list and the evening menu. Jeremy's suggestions were impeccable. We began our meal sharing a vegetarian pasta-less lasagna appetizer. We were told that this was a recent creation by the chef. It was a blend of favours, savouring vegetables and smothered in melted cheese. My wife ordered the Risotto de Mare, a seafood dish in a creamy parmesan riscotto - outstanding. As for myself, I ordered the - Osso Bucco - a veal shank braised in a red wine demi glace lying over a bed of noodles - pleasing to the palate for sure. We ended our meal with expresso and an Italian liqueur. Thank you to the staff at La Cucina Ristorante for a wonderful evening

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  17. PhillipP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance were excellent. We felt the pricing was a bit high especially on the meat dishes. The music was a bit too loud but they accommodated us by turning it down just a bit. Overall we were very pleased and plan to visit again.

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  18. AlessiaA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I honestly love this restaurant - but last night just didn’t do it justice. They were sold out of what we wanted to order for an appetizer so we ordered something else but the server forgot to put it in the system. She came back to double check after a while if we did order something. She then placed the order. When we got our dinner, we had to rush because we didn’t have time to sit longer as we had to be gone by 8:30.

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  19. DebraM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was cold and heaters were going. Had to wear our coats. Otherwise everything was very good

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Saskatoon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jeremy was a fantastic server, quick with our drinks and food. He created a fun and welcoming experience, we cannot wait to return. Food and drinks are 10/10. Service is great.

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  21. ALSB

    Saskatoon

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Well executed dishes: beef carpaccio, artichoke/pecorino/prosciutto puff pastry, penne alla Cucina. These dishes were all perfectly seasoned, flavourful, and perfectly cooked. Pretty good: Osso bucco. Everything was perfectly cooked but the risotto came off as bland. Is stated in the menu as being a Parmesan risotto but neither my wife or I could get any Parmesan flavor from tasting it. Missed the mark: roasted butternut squash tagliatelle. This was a very bland dish and definitely not worth $34. Lacked any real flavor, the butternut squash seemed like it was not seasoned and probably just boiled/steamed (could have added a great extra flavor to the butternut squash if it had been pan fried and got a little caramelization or slight char on it). No sage flavor as advertised in the menu. For half the price you could get a better pasta at Chianti’s. The penne alla Cucina was very good so it was odd that one pasta was very good/well seasoned and flavorful but that this one was so so bland and totally not worth the price.

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  22. Dino

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite restaurant in Saskatoon. We try to go at least twice a year and always thoroughly enjoy from our experience. Hope to be back soon.

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  23. TomR

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal once again. One of our favourite places

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  24. ChrisH

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is what puts the experience over the top. Food is a little more expensive, bit its obvious great care is taken to prepare ot, and you get what you pay for. My go to for special occassions.

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  25. Larry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to La Cucina to celebrate our anniversary. Excellent food and service. We will definitely return.

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  26. FaithK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hedy was amazing! Matched the nights vibe and just a overall great experience for our anniversary. Loved the wine and the delicious meal we had, I was recommended by a friend and am so glad I was. Coming back soon to try all the fun cocktails! Thank you Hedy and La Cucina! 💗💗🌟🌟

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  27. frankl

    Saskatoon

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good quality, rich tasting food experience. Service was excellent!

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  28. Brenda

    Saskatoon

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Rotolo is a favourite of mine and am glad I am there when it is a feature. The pasta, always made in-house, is fresh and done to perfection. This time, the feature was Mushroom and Truffle Rotolo. It was amazing.

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  29. Logan

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and fantastic service. I will definitely be back.

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  30. BradZ

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta was very good but a little over cooked. Wines are a little in the pricey side.

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  31. RoyT

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner with excellent service. Sad that the Bistecca was out of stock but had the Osso Bucco which was great!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Saskatoon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went here for a date night. She had the calamari and the mushroom risotto and throughly enjoyed both. I hade the meatball and the Penne Chicken with asparagus and sun dried tomatoes. Both were excellent. The most amazing part was the cocktail’s, the God Father was amazing. I would go here to just sit at the bar top and have it again

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  33. NadineM

    Saskatoon

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious! Nice wine selection! Great service! La Cucina never disappoints.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the food. Our server was amazing. Very nice place for Italian food.

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  35. Brenda

    Saskatoon

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was amazing. The smoked salmon bruschetta is a favourite, the pasta fresh and tasty.

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  36. AutumnS

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Supper was decent … but dessert was fantastic! The ambience is a very chill and moody vibe and would be great for another night out.

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  37. JonO

    Saskatoon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, big portions, excellent service. We'll be back.

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  38. Brenda

    Saskatoon

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both our meals were done perfectly. I like lamb and am never disappointed.

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  39. Jdjdjej

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the staff was very nice and the food was very good and came very quickly.

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  40. williamy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was excellent. I had the Ossa Bucco. My only complaint was the music. As an Italian restaurant I was hoping for Pavarotti and Cecelia Bartoli. Something like that. Instead we had to suffer Frank Sinatra and other crooners for the entire evening.

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FAQs

La Cucina Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

La Cucina Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 484 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cucina Ristorante

145 3rd Ave S, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st St.E and 22nd St.E
  • Neighborhood
    Saskatoon
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lacucinayxe.com/
  • Phone number
    (306) 952-0552
  • Catering
    Now offering group catering. Online catering is available via our website lacucinayxe.com<br />Group luncheons, office parties, special events and occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    La Cucina Ristorante offers a buyout option to host your group exclusively in our space. Our elegantly modern designed space makes for a one of kind private party. Contact us for booking information and details.
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