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CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.6
4.6
2800 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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

  • OC Restaurant Week - Dinner

    $40.00 per person

    Mar 2, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
    A Delicious ONE WEEK Dining Adventure Live Happy & Dine Out. View full menu on cucinaenoteca.com Prix Fixe Dinner starting at $45 + a la carte CUCINA menu
    OC Restaurant Week - Dinner Photo

  • OC Restaurant Week Lunch

    $30.00 per person

    Mar 2, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025
    A Delicious ONE WEEK Dining Adventure Live Happy & Dine Out. View full menu on cucinaenoteca.com Prix Fixe Lunch starting at $30 Dinner starting at $45 + a la carte CUCINA menu
    OC Restaurant Week Lunch Photo

  • 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 2,800 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina Enoteca in Newport Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food," "wonderful service," and a "lovely ambiance." The restaurant is praised for its "great happy hour," "friendly and attentive staff," and "amazing wine options." Ideal for celebrations, this spot is perfect for family gatherings, offering exceptional cuisine and a warm atmosphere.

2,800 Reviews

  1. Tim

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and good overall vibes. Definitely will be coming back.

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  2. Danyal

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Although it was a very busy night, I noticed many tables were receiving their food after long periods of time, the wait for the main course was almost 45 minutes. The food was okay, but not worth the price tag. The Shirt rib was very lackluster and both appetizers were quite small. The saving grace was the dessert, although the Pavlova was quite sweet. Overall probably would not come again.

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  3. Ethel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! A few valentines touches would have elevated the experience but otherwise! Great meal' attentive wait staff! Will be back!

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  4. Morvarid

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    They need to add more food to their menu. It is not acceptable to have an italian restaurant not to have pesto or alfredo pasta. Quality of food was fantastic.

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  5. dalia

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic for, great service! Thank you to our server, they were great!

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  6. Kelly

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, good service, and delicious food. I'll definitely be back!

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  7. Patrick

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dogs in the restaurant! Including sitting on a man’s lap, seated at the bar, a medium size dog.  The other dog, a little later in the evening, is content with standing on the floor, sniffing around and licking all the furniture.  That’s appetizing! 

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  8. Lynn

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new dishes on the menu are delicious! Especially, the chicken, branzino and the pear with buffalo mozzarella cheese salad! Yum, yum, yum!

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  9. Hannah

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time as always at CUCINA enoteca! The ambiance is very romantic and food can't be beat. We can't wait to return.

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  10. paul

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Whole experience was great! Alexa was exceptionalQQ

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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 4.6 stars by 2800 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 65 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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