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Cucina South, Fernandina Beach, FL

Cucina South

4.6 (2087)
$31 to $50
Italian
4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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

What 2,087 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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

    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 delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and attentive service. Standout servers like Benji, Liam, and Brittany enhance the experience, making guests feel special. The menu boasts delicious Italian dishes such as veal Marsala, carbonara, and fried ravioli. With rave reviews for ambiance and staff professionalism, it's a must-visit on Amelia Island.

2,087 Reviews
  1. David

    Jacksonville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for dinner with friends. Prompt seating and excellent service all evening. Food was fantastic! Would highly recommend this place!!! A+++

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  2. Mary

    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent! We started with the fried ravioli appetizer, then split a Tuscan garden salad. I had the flounder piccata special and my husband had the chicken Marsala and both were delicious. Would definitely go back.

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  3. Michael H

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shout out to Benji for an outstanding performance as our server. Very attentive and professional when it comes to handling the food, drinks, and even brightening up the conversation whenever he came to check on us. My wife and I felt like the stars of the night. Thanks for an AMAZING evening Benji! We will be visiting again.

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  4. George VIP

    San Francisco62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! The food, service, and ambiance were all fantastic and the staff went out of their way to make certain that everything was perfect!

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  5. Julie VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening at Cucina South - Liam was excellent (best waiter on Amelia Island!) and the food was out of this world! Thanks for a lovely evening!

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  6. Craig

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall not bad. The mussels in white wine cream and butter needed some shallots or garlic. The seafood medley lacked some flavor, perhaps the same reasons. Carbonarra was good, not true carbonarra, but they make this clear. I'd prefer to eat downstairs which has a better feel than upstairs. Priced moderately.

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  7. Tammy VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve been coming for years. Food was always good but not this visit.

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  8. David VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well-prepared food, nice staff, glad we visited. Enjoyed the dessert as well.

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  9. Catherine VIP

    Atlanta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful. Went two nights in a row! Highly recommend the ricotta and honey appetizer. We had the bolognese, Alfredo with chicken and veal Marsala. All just top notch. We’ve been coming for years on our annual girls weekend and I think the food was the best it’s ever been!

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  10. Ted

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and good service. Would recommend

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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 2087 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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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