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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine, Irvine, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6
4.6
2723 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 2,723 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,723 Reviews

  1. Robert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the the Feast of Seven Fishes! It was absolutely fantastic. Our server, Matthew, was very friendly and professional! He did a great job!

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  2. Varuni

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were amazing. Ingredients were fresh and you can tell they took pride in plating the meals. I had the half roasted chicken and it was juicy and tender. The drinks delicious and so are the sweets! Service was top knotch and friendly. Gave great recommendations. Over all great ambiance, music and service.

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  3. Theresa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  4. Jeff

    VIP

    Orange County

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  5. Joanne

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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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  6. Tami

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 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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  7. Olivia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 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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  8. Abdullah

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  9. Theresa

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  10. Sandra

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2723 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Across from Edwards Cinema
  • Area
    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
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