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CUCINA enoteca Irvine
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Irvine Center, Irvine
"The short rib pappardelle is really good!"(3 Tips)
"Burrata and roasted garlic is awesome App!!!!!"(6 Tips)
"Giant meatball!"(2 Tips)
"ALL the food was amazing - the polenta board is a MUST!"(3 Tips)
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Don Michael AntonioAugust 14, 2014Awesome Italian food for Irvine a city that is great in creating the best living environment but lacks great and authentic food of any kind！The place is also hip and beautiful in decor by the way！
Roger BSeptember 11, 2016Best restaurant in the Spectrum, haven't had anything on the menu that isn't excellent. Great wine list. Awesome atmosphere and service. Shout-out to Chistopher.
Filbert WJune 3, 2019The fried squash blossoms are, yes, flowers filled w soft cheese. Like a stuffed jalapeño but not spicy; delicate and tasty!
Martin D. CiaoAugust 21, 2014Great gluten-free options. Great wine selections. Choices for beer was meh. Perfect for a romantic night out before the movies! Great flavors all around. Love the shrimps!
Russell FNovember 21, 2012Save room for the freshly made zeppole. (You've never had a doughnut if it's not still hot.) They fill theirs w seasonal items- pumpkin cream was amazing in Nov. Great chocolate sauce too.
LAMIASeptember 10, 2017Short rib pappardelle topped with some shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano is so yummy, but don't forget to season it with salt and pepper 😋😋😋
AlaaJune 20, 2019Ravioli & margarita are tasty. Good quality made from scratch in the kitchen. Server was nice & salute to the chef.
Jeremy AnslowApril 17, 2017Great wine list! The kids build your own pizza is fun and delicious. Save room for dessert
Melanie O'BrienDecember 21, 2014Get the squash blossoms and ask for a recommended cocktail. The spicy coppa pizza has a huge kick! Too much for me 😞
Jase LaudadioNovember 5, 2013Happy hour prices are super good. Get the giant meatball on Mondays... sangria was good too. Server was great!- Kathi LewandowskiAugust 8, 2012ALL the food was amazing - the polenta board is a MUST! The gnudi, stuffed squash blossoms, and brussels sprouts are delicious!
orangecounty.comFebruary 14, 2012“The ability to go to our wine shop and buy a great bottle of wine at a fair retail price, not a huge restaurant markup, then enjoy it with your meal” said Kephart (wine director) Read more
Brandon ArbiterSeptember 16, 2013A rare burger served brown all the way through. Tomato confit is a full slice of skinned ripe tomato. And the waitstaff is trained not to mention that they serve free bread before the meals. :/
Sara StewartJune 12, 2015Love this place! It is our go-to spot for when we want a special date night.
Excellent! For a light, flavorful meal try the mushroom ravioli. Add a salad if you're really hungry.
Try the Ceci Bean Hummus + Piquillo Jam - A great garlic hummus with a spicy-sweet chili jam. Perfect on their Tuscan toast.
Tracy KurtzAugust 10, 2013This place was fantastic! Get there early or make a reservation they get full fast!
Mucho Comida™May 28, 2013So far (5/28/13) the best quality food & service I've had in the OC. Enjoy.
K PJuly 16, 2013Bucatini, smoked prosciutto & pineapple pizza, tortellini & white sangria are my favs!!
Kelsey LongJuly 3, 2012Salmon mousse is fantastic! Also the mussels were great, I wanted to drink the sauce they were in! Yummmm
Sameer KalwaniAugust 7, 2014Everything ordered (Papparadelle, chicken, whole fish) was too salty for our palette. Menu has very few "lighter" items
Priscilla @shescookinJanuary 30, 2012You absolutely must try the Daily Board! A braised meat served table side atop creamy polenta.
Caleb CheungJanuary 15, 2015Best place to go there. Quite expensive but a must try Italian restaurant.
Eric SatoMay 15, 2012Make sure to ask for bread. Otherwise, they won't bring you any. Also, they consider the covered patio indoor seating.
Watch out for the corkage fee. They charge you a fee even if you order a bottle from their wine menu. Strange.
TrishJanuary 21, 2015overpriced 'Italian' food with subpar service. lamb ragu was salty. waitress was pissed i moved hot pans away from my baby's reach before she did the presentation table-side (which was a hot mess).
Try everything! It's all great. And Kerry is the best waiter.
YesIm LiuNovember 23, 2013Apparently they do not accept phone reservations if the calls are made after 5pm. Then they tend to "loose" (not add) resevations. Great job
Maritza CorbettJuly 29, 2013Unique food but definitely not healthy. This will take me four days to work off.
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CUCINA enoteca Irvine
31 Fortune Dr Ste 306 (at Irvine Spectrum Center)
Irvine, CA 92618
United States
Irvine, CA 92618
United States
A California-inspired Italian kitchen + wine shop at Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Tue
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(949) 861-2222
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.7
"Great happy hour menu till 6:30. Featured drinks and food from $4-$6... the Peach Sangria was awesome! The fried ravioli was a big portion. Will definitely go back and try more."
Jase Laudadio - 9.1
"Incredible Homemade pasta, fresh ingredients. Great space"
Alan R - 8.2
"You make your own pizza just how you want! Artichokes, mushrooms, ricotta and more!"
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"They have an awesome crew. They always have big smiles & they know always remember your name. A big shout-out to Brenda. She's d BEST !!!!"
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