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CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.7
4.7
2750 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
CUCINA enoteca is located on the west side of Fashion Island, Orange County's most sophisticated retail experience. 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 a rustic farmhouse.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 706-1416
  • Website
    http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-newport-beach/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Private party facilities
    For birthday and graduation celebrations, wedding receptions, corporate dinners and other personal and professional milestones, our spaces are perfect for your any occasion.
  • Location
    951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Fashion Island
  • Parking details
    Additional lot parking is available within Fashion Island.
  • Public transit
    OCTA 1 + OCTA 55 + OCTA 57 + OCTA 76 + OCTA 79
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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

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What 2,750 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA enoteca in Newport Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "INCREDIBLE" cuisine like the Bucatini Amatriciana. The ambiance is "beautiful" and "fabulous" with an extensive wine list. While some found service slow, the overall experience remains a "great place to dine" with "outstanding food."

2,750 Reviews

  1. tony

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a great experience. The food was exquisitely prepared, the wines are fantastic and reasonably priced and the service spot on.

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  2. Susan

    Los Angeles

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very well cared for by Miquel at bar. Drinks tasty. Appetizers delicious. Only issue is how cold it was. We moved away from open doors but think AC may have been on. Plan to go back again for happy hour 🍸

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  3. Pat and Sylvia

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the food. Had great service from our waiter, Tony.

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  4. Sue

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat outside in the covered patio which was VERY warm with heaters as it was a cold night. The problem was there was no light to see menus or your food. I had the branzino which was good but it had bones in it and I could not see to take them out and kept pulling bones out of my mouth. The octopus appetizer was ok not great. Not a great experience.

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  5. Karen

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. A little bit loud but on the patio it was much quieter

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  6. Paby

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is really beautiful, and our Server Laura very attentive and very knowledgeable about the Food

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  7. Barbara

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere is gorgeous, food was delicious. Highly recommend for any occasion

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  8. Soojie

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cucina Enoteca NEVER FAILS to disappoint - such a GREAT evening!! Food was AMAZING!! Squid Ink Pasta with clams is a MUST!! Short Ribs Pasta was also a GREAT choice!! We were celebrating our wedding anniversary & they started us off with a nice couple glasses of sparkling wine to toast.... it's the little things that make it memorable - THX much!!

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  9. Cheryl

    Seattle

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was excellent but he was totally slammed by a number of large parties. Our main course was unreasonably delayed. Drinks and salad came promptly, before the large groups came rolling in. Food was very good and our glasses of wine were excellent.

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  10. Judi

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our birthday girls love to come here. It never disappoints! The food is delicious and unique but always delicious.

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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 706-1416.

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 2750 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 92 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fashion Island
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional lot parking is available within Fashion Island.
  • Public transit
    OCTA 1 + OCTA 55 + OCTA 57 + OCTA 76 + OCTA 79
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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