CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

2721 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Good for groups

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

Popular dishes

What 2,721 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

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CUCINA enoteca in Irvine offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service" as highlights. Frequent visitors praise the "wonderfully exceptional" servers and the delightful Italian cuisine, including must-try pizzas and salads. The lively ambiance and outdoor dining options add to its charm. Perfect for celebrations, casual lunches, or special occasions.

2,721 Reviews

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Theresa
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Server forgot to check if we finished dinner. I had to flag him down 20min after we finished our meal. I even told him we were waiting for him and said he got busy. Not friendly at all. It’s my 3rd or 4th time there and won’t be back.
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Jeff
VIP
Orange County
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was not all that great. We got the Italian chop salad, pepperoni pizza and the short rib pasta. The salad was good but the rest of the food was pretty bad. I much prefer North Italia or El Fornio.
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Joanne
VIP
Las Vegas
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was lacking there was no one around and it took a while to get waited on and refills and the water were on a beg only basis. Pasta was good salad was ok they forgot the dressing on the side but once they brought it it was tasty. The chicken was gorgeous but super dry so the dressing helped it a ton. Love sitting outside with the plants it feels like a mini vacation. Please fix your service issues your service used to be fabulous. Thanks for a nice lunch out
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Tami
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was outstanding! The focaccia was the best we’ve EVER had and the rigatoni bolognese was sooo good, i keep thinking about it !!
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Olivia
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing amazing service!! Thanks so much for giving me such an amazing 18th birthday lunch. The manager greeted me and was so kind. The server was also so beyond sweet!
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Abdullah
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waitress. Very speedy service and checked on us often enough
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Theresa
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
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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Sandra
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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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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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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.
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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2721 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 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Feast of the Seven Fishes Special Menu

Popular dishes

chicken

rigatoni

linguine

Menu

What 2,721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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