CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.7

2741 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining
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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.

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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

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What 2,741 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CUCINA enoteca in Irvine offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. The menu features standout items like the "best" focaccia and rigatoni bolognese. Despite some service hiccups, the "unique and tasteful" ambiance and consistently "delicious" offerings make it a favorite for many.

2,743 Reviews

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Z
Los Angeles
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was not as good as it has been in the past! So sad. We came for my birthday, but the waiter didn’t do anything nice for us. I told him the pasta was super hard and he didn’t offer anything either. Don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon. We used to really enjoy this place. But it isn’t the same.
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Mary Ann
VIP
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fanatics food! All food allergy issues were taken into consideration. It was such a wonderful experience!
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Andy
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious!!! 10/10 for sure, I got the short rib mafaldine, the cucina cabernet blend and we got the FRESHEST focaccia bread. All so good!
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Senri
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good dinner with the best partner under the good atmosphere. Will repeat!
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Marcus
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were great. Been years since it’s been this good.
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Luke
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing experience. The pasta and apps are very good. You can bring your own bottle for a $25 corkage fee.
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Erika
VIP
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely fantastic! Hard to find in a restaurant these days
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Cheri
VIP
Naples
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophia our sever was excellent! Food and vibe are top notch. We will definitely stop by again when we are in OC.
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Jonathan
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We were celebrating my 26th early birthday yesterday
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Ronald
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, and a great experience!
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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 2741 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

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

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

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Popular dishes

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rigatoni

linguine

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