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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine, Irvine, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6
4.6
2719 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of CUCINA enoteca - Irvine restaurant

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 861-2222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Catering
    At this time, we do not offer off-site catering. However, we are happy to host events in our restaurant. Please contact Kelsey Gepner at kelsey@urbankitchengroup.com to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    CUCINA enoteca Irvine is perfect for corporate luncheons and dinners, as well as family celebrations. Groups can enjoy private and semi-private dining options in our wine shop, outdoor patios and restaurant that will accommodate groups from 10 all the way to 390 people! We offer: wine specialists wh
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Across from Edwards Cinema
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking is available in the Irvine Spectrum parking lots. Valet is also available for $8 at Gateway near Edwards Cinemas.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes Special Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
    A modern spin on an Italian Tradition, enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian holiday ritual at CUCINA with a four-course prix fixe menu available from December 18-24th along with our a la carte menu. MENU: salt cod fritters + tonnato sauce + chicory salad lobster tortellini + saffron cream + trout roe + bonito striped bass + borlotti bean + clam + seafood brodo + salmoriglio chocolate budino + coco nib tuile + chocolate crumb + salted caramel + whip
    Feast of the Seven Fishes Special Menu Photo

What 2,719 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA enoteca in Irvine offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service" as highlights. Frequent visitors praise the "wonderfully exceptional" servers and the delightful Italian cuisine, including must-try pizzas and salads. The lively ambiance and outdoor dining options add to its charm. Perfect for celebrations, casual lunches, or special occasions.

2,719 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Las Vegas

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was lacking there was no one around and it took a while to get waited on and refills and the water were on a beg only basis. Pasta was good salad was ok they forgot the dressing on the side but once they brought it it was tasty. The chicken was gorgeous but super dry so the dressing helped it a ton. Love sitting outside with the plants it feels like a mini vacation. Please fix your service issues your service used to be fabulous. Thanks for a nice lunch out

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  2. Tami

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding! The focaccia was the best we’ve EVER had and the rigatoni bolognese was sooo good, i keep thinking about it !!

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  3. Olivia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing amazing service!! Thanks so much for giving me such an amazing 18th birthday lunch. The manager greeted me and was so kind. The server was also so beyond sweet!

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  4. Abdullah

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waitress. Very speedy service and checked on us often enough

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  5. Theresa

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been a while since I’ve been here and I was pleasantly surprised they now have house-made pasta, prepared perfectly Al dente too. Squid ink pasta and short rib pasta are the go-to’s. Prior experience with their bolognese made me not want to come back because it’s really hard to mess up bolognese. I think you just have to know what to order. Italian chopped salad also another great one to try.

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  6. Sandra

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went yo an early dinner with 5 friends. The food, service, and experience were all great. Shout out to the manager for being so welcoming and taking the time to thank us for coming in.

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  7. Lisa

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, cocktails & service was all great. I will definitely be back.

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  8. Nora

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our pizzas: mushroom and goat cheese for the healthy couple and the fennel sausage one for us. Even the Italian chopped salad was perfect. Tiramisu was to die for. And we were lucky to have Matthew as our waiter, he recommended a delicious Carmenere and was super attentive. I am definitely coming back to this restaurant.

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  9. Brooke

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager working tonight was wonderful as was our server. The food was excellent as always and we will definitely be back!

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  10. Daniel

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered appetizers to share and asked that we split an entree. When it arrived they refused to split the plate saying the chef didn’t do that. Weird.

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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2719 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of CUCINA enoteca - Irvine restaurant

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Across from Edwards Cinema
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self-parking is available in the Irvine Spectrum parking lots. Valet is also available for $8 at Gateway near Edwards Cinemas.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 861-2222
  • Catering
    At this time, we do not offer off-site catering. However, we are happy to host events in our restaurant. Please contact Kelsey Gepner at kelsey@urbankitchengroup.com to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    CUCINA enoteca Irvine is perfect for corporate luncheons and dinners, as well as family celebrations. Groups can enjoy private and semi-private dining options in our wine shop, outdoor patios and restaurant that will accommodate groups from 10 all the way to 390 people! We offer: wine specialists wh
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