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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine, Irvine, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6
4.6
2717 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Dog-friendly
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
  • Website
    http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-irvine/
  • 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
  • Location
    532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,717 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA enoteca in Irvine delights with its "delicious food" and "great ambiance." The restaurant is known for its "attentive service," especially on the outdoor patio, perfect for a vibrant dining experience. Menu highlights include the artichoke and spinach ravioli, Italian chopped salad, and inventive cocktails.

2,717 Reviews

  1. Theresa

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Sandra

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. fiona

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the pizza side. We really enjoyed our experience here. Never been before but wouldn’t hesitate to return. Lovely ambience and staff. Great pizza and calamari

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  8. John

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The clam ink pasta was really good. Wanted to take a second order to go.

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  9. Richard

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Very personal touch from waiter and manager. Been to Newport Beach location many times. Both good, Irvine is more customer centered.

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  10. garyb

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and atmosphere.

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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2717 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 78 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
  • Website
    http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-irvine/
  • 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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