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CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.7
4.7
2788 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

  • Valentine's Day at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Savor Love at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach Enjoy a 4 course Valentine's prix fixe filled with CUCINA favorites, chef specials, and a night to remember
    Valentine's Day at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach Photo

Menu

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What 2,788 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 Italian dining experience with "wonderful service," "great food," and a "fun ambiance." Guests appreciate the attentive staff, with servers like Tanner and Laura receiving special mentions for their exceptional service. The restaurant is praised for its "amazing food," including standout dishes like "short rib pasta" and authentic pizzas. The inviting atmosphere, enhanced by a beautiful patio and an extensive wine selection, makes it an ideal spot for celebrations or casual dining. Despite occasional service hiccups, CUCINA enoteca remains a beloved choice for many diners.

2,788 Reviews

  1. Gebriel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service was exceptional the beauty of the restaurant is superb. Thank you.

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  2. Keisha

    VIP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place to go for a nice lunch with friends.

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  3. jaime

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was a amaizing experiance , we went to celebrate my Birthday !! food was exellent

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  4. Robert

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Loud, rushed, fish full of bones, lights turned on high beam to subliminally push us out shortly after the entire came. Dropped the check while we were eating dinner. Never Again!

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  5. Amy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere is lovely, but it was pretty noisy and tough to have a conversation. Food was very good and quick coming out. Unfortunately, Our waiter was rude and acted bothered by anything we asked for including asking to order.

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  6. Danielle

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tanner was a fantastic server! He was friendly, gave us extra attention for our anniversary, and gave great recommendations. The food was perfect (as usual), and we so appreciate the bartender recreating my husband’s favorite drink from an old menu - the black manhattan.

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  7. Frank

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    575 reviews

    2.0

    575 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    An underwhelming dining experience with sprinkles of positive interactions. The hostess was very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was rather nice but it was a very loud restaurant but we didn’t mind that at all. It was a packed restaurant for a Saturday night. My pasta dish was bland with minimal flavor. The prawn salad had no flavor and overloaded with salt. The male waiter was lazy and missing in action for the majority of the night (we had to pour our own sparkling water the entire evening and chase him down for requests). Not an ideal dining experience. All in all a bad experience from a culinary and service perspective at CUCINA enoteca.

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  8. susan

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a busy night But we did have reservations I called ahead and asked for a quiet table They sat us in the patio, which was fine but the table had a high cold draft coming right down on us We asked to move to a warmer area There was a nice table for 5 so I asked for that Hostess said that was for reservations Well we had reservations- but guess we weren’t prioritized Dinner was ok but salad came with dinner and not before And so we were eating salad with dinner Trying to spilt food on very tiny plates They did nit have bigger plates Food good but service just not great

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  9. Yigit

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great with kids and family, food excellent and service great as well.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food & service for a nice casual neighborhood dinner I love it

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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 2788 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 83 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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