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Cucina South, Fernandina Beach, FL

Cucina South

4.6 (2098)
$31 to $50
Italian
4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 2,098 people are saying

Cucina South reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Amelia Island

    Best Overall

  • Amelia Island

    Best Food

  • Amelia Island

    Best Service

  • Amelia Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Amelia Island

    Best Value

  • Amelia Island

    Good for groups

  • Amelia Island

    Healthy

  • Amelia Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Amelia Island

    Romantic

  • Amelia Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Amelia Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina South offers a charming dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is cozy, and the Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like pasta carbonara and veal Marsala, is highly praised. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, notably servers like Liam and Brittany, who enhance the dining experience.
2,098 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Laurie VIP

    Wisconsin32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. William

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nikki was very attentive and gave us details on our dinner options with great recommendations.

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  4. CRISTY

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love dining at Cucina South! The food is always authentically delicious and the staff is genuinely nice. Walker, our server was very attentive, polite and knowledgeable. Also, Chef Llew created a vegan meal for my husband who said it was a 10 out of 10! Thanks for a lovely evening!

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  5. Joelle

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Neat ambiance. An old house turned restaurant in Plantation Plaza. Very quaint.

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  6. Ken VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for pasta and add-ons. I had pasta fra dialvalo, great flavor and spice. Good selections of wine. Appetizers were great.

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  7. Terry

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and a friendly attentive staff. I have found our go to Italian restaurant

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  8. Ronda VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brittany was wonderful as our server. Love the new Wednesday night specials. Our carbonate with shrimp was excellent.

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  9. Bert

    Tampa / Central Florida West18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant’s atmosphere was wonderful and the waiters were very attentive. Great experience. Very good food. Would recommend.

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  10. Cheryl

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful restaurant! Everything is 5 stars!! One request- Can you offer Affogato on your dessert menu? We are returning guests and will continue to visit this restaurant!

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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 2098 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Cucina South

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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