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Cucina South, Fernandina Beach, FL

Cucina South

4.6
4.6
2032 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (904) 432-7920
  • 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 2,032 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 special occasions

  • Amelia Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina South on Amelia Island consistently impresses with its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Diners rave about the "magical bruschetta" and "tasty Italian dishes." The cozy, rustic atmosphere enhances the experience, with standout servers like Liam and Walker ensuring attentive service. A must-visit for delightful Italian cuisine and a welcoming vibe.

2,032 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at Cucina South and we were eager to try everything. Sadly we won’t be returning. Nicki was our server and she was fantastic! Shoutout to her. The seating is “close quarters” and we were surrounded by quite noisy guests, sometimes I had to practically shout to be heard across our tiny table. The vinaigrette dressing on my house salad was amazing and I found out it was a bottled balsamic that we can purchase nearby. Good choice, but no effort on the kitchen’s part. We had the calamari. Good, tender but thick strips of squid that we found unappealing. The veal parmigiana was dry and overly salted. The chicken marsala was merely blackened chicken in a basic brown sauce—I struggled to taste the marsala— with overcooked linguine. It seemed a popular place for locals, and I’m glad for that since all the staff are so nice. But the food is pedestrian and not worth the cost.

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  2. Gary

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff all went out of their way to make our Valentine dinner special. While arriving very early for our reservation they still made sure we were seated promptly. Our server Liam was terrific. He was charming, funny and knowledgeable on all aspects of of the specials and standard menu and made suggestions which were wonderful. The food was top notch. A great place for anyone to visit and enjoy their service, food and ambience.

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  3. Carol

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal snd great waiter Walker👏👏👏was spot on and very accommodating

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  4. Ronda

    Jacksonville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for another great night at Cucina. Thank you, Liam, for letting us pace ourselves.

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  5. Carol

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Have dined here 3 years in a row and feel disappointed that the restaurant seems to have gone down since first time. Service is fine - no issues. The food is average.. We had the calamari and whipped ricotta appetizers which were presented impressively. However, the calamari both looks and tastes like fish sticks. Have never seen calamari that literally is in a fish stick shape and the breading completely overtook the flavor. The whipped ricotta by comparison was fabulous. My husband said the meatballs were very good. I had shrimp marinara - the shrimp were done perfectly and - well - Amelia Island is known for their shrimp, so was as expected! Another person in our party had the Fra Diavalo and said it was very spicy but good. Overall the entrees were fine but nothing memorable. We likely will not return on our annual stay here on Amelia Island.

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  6. Ronda

    Jacksonville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute change from 4 to 6 people but Liam, our server, was absolutely wonderful! Food delicious, love that Tuscan sauce ravioli! Everyone loved their meals, Alfredo, snapper and bolognaise. See you again soon.

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  7. mike

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our evening at Cucina South. Walker the sever was excellent. The wine list was very good and the meal of veal Parm was terrific ! We hadn’t been in a couple of years and our dining experiences then were not very good. Great to see they are putting out good dishes and service.again !

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  8. laurie

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great. Pasta need a little more sauce. Meatballs were excellent. Our server was great!!

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  9. Donna

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was top notch. The bruschetta with chopped tomatoes was magical! Our server,Liam, was attentive but not hovering. All in all, great food for a reasonable price-we have lots of leftovers!

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  10. Todd

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our meal at Cucina South! Liam, our server, was friendly and attentive. Our wine and food was magnificent.

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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 2032 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 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (904) 432-7920
  • 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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