La Cucina Ristorante

4.6

1273 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

BYOB
The word “La Cucina” is Italian for “The Kitchen”.
Italian food lovers can rejoice: Elis Haxhistasa (Manager) and Ronald Poulin (Chef) have joined forces to open their La Cucina Ristorante.
Our team provides comfortable old world atmosphere with an emphasis on quality and style, with special attention to preferences. La Cucina also has customized menu options and private room (on request), indoor or outdoor and Chefs Table to accommodate all of your event needs. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!
Email: lacucinaristorantenj@gmail.com
Tel: 609-677-0470
Tel: 609-677-8994

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ronald Poulin
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.

Location
1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
Neighborhood
Northfield
Cross street
New Road
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$15.00
Fried calamari - cherry peppers - sriracha aioli
Polpo alla Griglia$17.00
Octopus - diced potatoes - shallots - mama lils peppers - arugula pesto
Crema di Ricotta$9.00
House made whipped ricotta - crostini - salsa verde
Cozze e Vongole$14.00
Mussels - clams - fennel - roasted garlic - lemon sauce
Polpete con Fontina$12.00
House made meatballs - fontina cheese - basil tomato sauce
Antipasto Italiano (for 2)$22.00
imported salumi - imported cheeses - grilled vegetables - fruits
Rapini e Salsiccia$12.00
Broccoli rabe - pork sausage - garlic oil sauce
Burrata$14.00
Poached pear - burrata cheese - prosciutto - port wine reduction

Insalate e Zuppa

Caprese$11.00
Fresh mozzarella - tomatoes - basil oil - balsamic reduction
Insalata di Cesare$11.00
Romaine - shaved parmigiano - crostini - creamy caesar dressing
Insalata della Casa$10.00
Wild mix green - cherry tomatoes - fennel - roasted peppers - rosemary vinaigrette
Barbabietole$13.00
Roasted beets - pickled radish - arugula - goat cheese - pistachios - champagne vinaigrette
Superfood$14.00
Baby spinach - mixed berries - mixed nuts - fontina cheese - quinoa - roasted lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

Branzino$36.00
Branzino filet - lemon caper sauce - side of veggies
Salmone Al Limone$29.00
Salmon - fregola sarda - cherry tomatoes - spinach lemon herb sauce

Pasta

Gnocchi Dolce$25.00
House made potato gnocchi - balsamic reduction gorgonzola dolce sauce or tomato basil sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese$23.00
Beef ragu - shaved parmigiano - basil tomato sauce
Ravioli con Funghi$21.00
House made wild mushroom ravioli - brown butter sage cream sauce
Fettuccine 'La Cucina'$27.00
House made fettuccine - mushrooms - short rib ragu
Capellini Al Granchio$29.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - carrots - truffle pesto sauce
Linguine Vongole$26.00
Little neck clams - cherry tomatoes - basil lemon garlic sauce
Capellini with Meatballs$23.00
House made meatballs - tomato basil sauce - parmigiano cheese
Risotto di Mare$38.00
Shrimp - scallops - jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - cognac rosé sauce
Mushroom Risotto $26.00
Wild mushrooms, risotto, mushroom demi glaze sauce.

Carne

Maiale Ripieno$34.00
12 oz Center cut stuffed pork chop - prosciutto - mozzarella - mushroom demi
Brasato di Barolo$35.00
Braised short ribs - soft polenta - barolo reduction
Vitello Pizzaiola$28.00
Veal medallions - artichokes - olives - capers - fresh oregano - basil marinara
Vitello Saltinbocca$28.00
Veal medallions - prosciutto - sage white wine sauce
Vitello Gamberoni$31.00
Veal medallions - shrimp - broccoli rabe - provolone - cognac rosé sauce
Vitello Piccata $28.00
Veal medallions, lemon caper white wine sauce, over pasta
Vitello Marsala $28.00
Veal medallions, shallots, mushrooms, marsala wine demi glaze sauce, over pasta
Vitello Francaise $28.00
Egg battered veal medallions, lemon caper sauce, over pasta

Pollo

Chicken La Cucina$28.00
Pan seared chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, asparagus, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, demi glaze sauce.
Pollo Parmigiano$27.00
Pan fried chicken breast - mozzarella - basil - tomato sauce, over pasta
Pollo Fiorentina$30.00
Pan seared chicken breast - spinach - jumbo lump crabmeat - tomatoes - truffle cream sauce
Chicken Piccata $26.00
Pan seared chicken breast, lemon caper white wine sauce, over pasta
Chicken Marsala $26.00
Pan seared chicken breast, shallots, mushrooms, Marsala wine demi glaze sauce, over pasta
Chicken Francaise $26.00
Egg battered chicken breast, lemon caper sauce, over pasta

Contorno

Spinach$6.00
Asparagus$7.00
Pasta Pomodoro$8.00
Pasta Aglio é Olio$8.00
Soft Polenta$7.00
Broccoli Rabe$8.00

What 1,273 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic
Best Value
Atlantic
Neighborhood gem
Atlantic
Great for outdoor dining
Atlantic
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cucina Ristorante offers a delightful dining experience with consistently "great food" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and appreciate the BYOB policy. The outdoor patio is perfect for summer dining, and the menu features fresh-made pasta and diverse specials. The staff, including attentive servers like Gideon and Tony, ensure memorable visits. Despite occasional service delays, La Cucina remains a favorite for both locals and visitors, praised for its "superior" quality and reasonable prices.

1,273 Reviews

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Jeff
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing as always and portions are perfect! Best place around for a quiet date night meal!
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Edelyn
Atlantic City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an amazing experience at La Cucina! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the staff Tony was incredibly friendly and attentive. I started with the fried zucchini for appetizers, which was absolutely delicious – crispy and light. For the main entree, I had the tricolor tortellinis, which were perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. For dessert, I indulged in the crème brûlée and limoncello cake, both of which were heavenly. The crème brûlée had a perfect caramelized top, and the limoncello cake was moist and tangy. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes.
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Louise
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the BEST BYOB restaurants in the NJ shore vicinity. Food is consistently fabulous all year around. Wait staff outstanding. Kristina is our very favorite.
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Bruce
Philadelphia
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our very first time dining there. The food was excellent and the wait staff very attentive. We will return.
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Evelyn
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very fresh ingredients and spectacular flavors. Very good authentic Italian food and loved the varieties on Dailey special they offer as well.
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Denise
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as usual. Our waiter Tony was great! Brought some friends in and they all loved it.
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Hugh
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Salmon was prepared perfectly with a delicious sauce. Caesar salad was dressed finely. Ask for anchovies they are a separate charge.
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Margherita
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Every time we have been there, the food has been delicious. Great service great restaurant.
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Ahmed
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good times… Good times! the food was delicious. Kristina, our waitress was very attentive. It’s a BYOB so you get the opportunity. Bring your favorite beverage with you.
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Dr. R. Mark
Atlantic City
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my wife’s birthday at La Cucina Ristorante, and it was an unforgettable experience that truly showcased why this place never disappoints. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with a warm atmosphere that set the tone for a delightful evening. As a BYOB establishment, we brought along a bottle of our favorite wine, which made the dining experience even more personal. I enjoyed the cioppino special and the veal chop Parmesan, while my wife opted for the seafood chowder and the vitello Marsala. Each dish was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor and crafted with care. The cioppino was a vibrant medley of fresh seafood in a rich, savory spicy broth that was utterly delightful. The veal chop Parmesan was incredible—tender, juicy, and generously layered with melted cheese. My wife was equally impressed with her selections. The seafood chowder was filled with an abundance of fresh seafood, while the vitello Marsala was a perfect blend of tender veal and a luxurious Marsala sauce that was simply divine. The portion sizes were generous, ensuring we left feeling completely satisfied as well as with a heft bag to take some home! The service was top-notch; our server was attentive, knowledgeable. La Cucina Ristorante never fails to impress, and this visit was a wonderful celebration of my wife’s birthday. We can’t wait to return!
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FAQs

La Cucina Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 677-0470.

La Cucina Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 1273 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225

Additional information

Cross street
New Road
Neighborhood
Northfield
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ronald Poulin
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.

La Cucina Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Calamari Fritti

Capellini with Meatballs

Asparagus

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Polpo alla Griglia$17.00

Crema di Ricotta$9.00

Cozze e Vongole$14.00

Polpete con Fontina$12.00

Antipasto Italiano (for 2)$22.00

Rapini e Salsiccia$12.00

Burrata$14.00

Insalate e Zuppa

Caprese$11.00

Insalata di Cesare$11.00

Insalata della Casa$10.00

Barbabietole$13.00

Superfood$14.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

Branzino$36.00

Salmone Al Limone$29.00

Pasta

Gnocchi Dolce$25.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$23.00

Ravioli con Funghi$21.00

Fettuccine 'La Cucina'$27.00

Capellini Al Granchio$29.00

Linguine Vongole$26.00

Capellini with Meatballs$23.00

Risotto di Mare$38.00

Mushroom Risotto $26.00

Carne

Maiale Ripieno$34.00

Brasato di Barolo$35.00

Vitello Pizzaiola$28.00

Vitello Saltinbocca$28.00

Vitello Gamberoni$31.00

Vitello Piccata $28.00

Vitello Marsala $28.00

Vitello Francaise $28.00

Pollo

Chicken La Cucina$28.00

Pollo Parmigiano$27.00

Pollo Fiorentina$30.00

Chicken Piccata $26.00

Chicken Marsala $26.00

Chicken Francaise $26.00

Contorno

Spinach$6.00

Asparagus$7.00

Pasta Pomodoro$8.00

Pasta Aglio é Olio$8.00

Soft Polenta$7.00

Broccoli Rabe$8.00

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