La Cucina Ristorante

4.7

1304 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

BYOB
The word “La Cucina” is Italian for “The Kitchen”.
Italian food lovers can rejoice: Elis Haxhistasa (Manager) and Ronald Poulin (Chef) have joined forces to open their La Cucina Ristorante.
Our team provides comfortable old world atmosphere with an emphasis on quality and style, with special attention to preferences. La Cucina also has customized menu options and private room (on request), indoor or outdoor and Chefs Table to accommodate all of your event needs. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!
Email: lacucinaristorantenj@gmail.com
Tel: 609-677-0470
Tel: 609-677-8994

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ronald Poulin
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.

Location
1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
Area
Northfield
Cross Street
New Road
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUSD 15.00
Fried calamari - cherry peppers - sriracha aioli
Polpo alla GrigliaUSD 17.00
Octopus - diced potatoes - shallots - mama lils peppers - arugula pesto
Crema di RicottaUSD 9.00
House made whipped ricotta - crostini - salsa verde
Cozze e VongoleUSD 14.00
Mussels - clams - fennel - roasted garlic - lemon sauce
Polpete con FontinaUSD 12.00
House made meatballs - fontina cheese - basil tomato sauce
Antipasto Italiano (for 2)USD 22.00
imported salumi - imported cheeses - grilled vegetables - fruits
Rapini e SalsicciaUSD 12.00
Broccoli rabe - pork sausage - garlic oil sauce
BurrataUSD 14.00
Poached pear - burrata cheese - prosciutto - port wine reduction

Insalate e Zuppa

CapreseUSD 11.00
Fresh mozzarella - tomatoes - basil oil - balsamic reduction
Insalata di CesareUSD 11.00
Romaine - shaved parmigiano - crostini - creamy caesar dressing
Insalata della CasaUSD 10.00
Wild mix green - cherry tomatoes - fennel - roasted peppers - rosemary vinaigrette
BarbabietoleUSD 13.00
Roasted beets - pickled radish - arugula - goat cheese - pistachios - champagne vinaigrette
SuperfoodUSD 14.00
Baby spinach - mixed berries - mixed nuts - fontina cheese - quinoa - roasted lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

BranzinoUSD 36.00
Branzino filet - lemon caper sauce - side of veggies
Salmone Al LimoneUSD 29.00
Salmon - fregola sarda - cherry tomatoes - spinach lemon herb sauce

Pasta

Gnocchi DolceUSD 25.00
House made potato gnocchi - balsamic reduction gorgonzola dolce sauce or tomato basil sauce
Rigatoni BologneseUSD 23.00
Beef ragu - shaved parmigiano - basil tomato sauce
Ravioli con FunghiUSD 21.00
House made wild mushroom ravioli - brown butter sage cream sauce
Fettuccine 'La Cucina'USD 27.00
House made fettuccine - mushrooms - short rib ragu
Capellini Al GranchioUSD 29.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - carrots - truffle pesto sauce
Linguine VongoleUSD 26.00
Little neck clams - cherry tomatoes - basil lemon garlic sauce
Capellini with MeatballsUSD 23.00
House made meatballs - tomato basil sauce - parmigiano cheese
Risotto di MareUSD 38.00
Shrimp - scallops - jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - cognac rosé sauce
Mushroom Risotto USD 26.00
Wild mushrooms, risotto, mushroom demi glaze sauce.

Carne

Maiale RipienoUSD 34.00
12 oz Center cut stuffed pork chop - prosciutto - mozzarella - mushroom demi
Brasato di BaroloUSD 35.00
Braised short ribs - soft polenta - barolo reduction
Vitello PizzaiolaUSD 28.00
Veal medallions - artichokes - olives - capers - fresh oregano - basil marinara
Vitello SaltinboccaUSD 28.00
Veal medallions - prosciutto - sage white wine sauce
Vitello GamberoniUSD 31.00
Veal medallions - shrimp - broccoli rabe - provolone - cognac rosé sauce
Vitello Piccata USD 28.00
Veal medallions, lemon caper white wine sauce, over pasta
Vitello Marsala USD 28.00
Veal medallions, shallots, mushrooms, marsala wine demi glaze sauce, over pasta
Vitello Francaise USD 28.00
Egg battered veal medallions, lemon caper sauce, over pasta

Pollo

Chicken La CucinaUSD 28.00
Pan seared chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, asparagus, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, demi glaze sauce.
Pollo ParmigianoUSD 27.00
Pan fried chicken breast - mozzarella - basil - tomato sauce, over pasta
Pollo FiorentinaUSD 30.00
Pan seared chicken breast - spinach - jumbo lump crabmeat - tomatoes - truffle cream sauce
Chicken Piccata USD 26.00
Pan seared chicken breast, lemon caper white wine sauce, over pasta
Chicken Marsala USD 26.00
Pan seared chicken breast, shallots, mushrooms, Marsala wine demi glaze sauce, over pasta
Chicken Francaise USD 26.00
Egg battered chicken breast, lemon caper sauce, over pasta

Contorno

SpinachUSD 6.00
AsparagusUSD 7.00
Pasta PomodoroUSD 8.00
Pasta Aglio é OlioUSD 8.00
Soft PolentaUSD 7.00
Broccoli RabeUSD 8.00

What 1,304 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic
Best Overall
Atlantic
Best Food
Atlantic
Best Value
Atlantic
Neighbourhood gem
Atlantic
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cucina Ristorante offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful ambiance" reminiscent of a family gathering. Guests praise the "fantastic food," "outstanding service," and "friendly staff," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine. The outdoor patio and consistent quality make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

1,304 Reviews

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Glenn
Atlantic City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding specials, courteous staff and overall the best food anywhere in the area. I recommend this place for the best food in the area.
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Catherine VIP
Atlantic City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been going to La Cucina for many years. The staff and food are always consistent. In the summer I would highly recommend you making a reservation.
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DebiF
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We drive 45 minutes to come to this restaurant because we know it is so worth it. We had such a great night. Service was excellent food was great. Such a nice atmosphere.
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Bibiana
Atlantic City1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place and favorite people Tony is very hard worker and great job
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MonicaM
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! The service was amazing. We ordered the calamari and mussels for appetizers. Then we had the caprese, their seafood special in fra diavolo sauce and rigatoni bolognese. Then, we finished with a cappuccino and mini cannolis, which were so light and delicious!
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Mike
Atlantic City1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great good. Very noisy though. Would definitely go back.
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Hermene VIP
Atlantic City63 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was packed with people for Valentines Day. Very organized and food was delicious & brought in a very timely
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shoredine VIP
New York City155 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Slightly disappointed. Fixed limited menu for Valentines. We were not informed. Too crowded. Service very slow. Took over an hour to get our main course. Food came out a little sloppy probably because they were rushing.
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John
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent evening on Valentine's Day. Portions may have been too large for us older guests. Joel was a great server. Bargain fixed price. We will be back. JD OC, NJ
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Mike
Philadelphia5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is absolutely delicious. Well prepared fresh and appetizing. Service was a little slow but it was Valentines Day and the restaurant was very busy. Server did an excellent job considering how busy the restaurant was. Also loved that it is a BYOB establishment. Highly recommend saving room for the Bomba or the Dream Bomba Gelato desserts sooo freaking good. We will go back.
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FAQs

La Cucina Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 677-0470.

La Cucina Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225

Additional information

Cross Street
New Road
Area
Northfield
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ronald Poulin
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.

La Cucina Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Calamari Fritti

Capellini with Meatballs

Asparagus

Antipasti

Calamari FrittiUSD 15.00

Polpo alla GrigliaUSD 17.00

Crema di RicottaUSD 9.00

Cozze e VongoleUSD 14.00

Polpete con FontinaUSD 12.00

Antipasto Italiano (for 2)USD 22.00

Rapini e SalsicciaUSD 12.00

BurrataUSD 14.00

Insalate e Zuppa

CapreseUSD 11.00

Insalata di CesareUSD 11.00

Insalata della CasaUSD 10.00

BarbabietoleUSD 13.00

SuperfoodUSD 14.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

BranzinoUSD 36.00

Salmone Al LimoneUSD 29.00

Pasta

Gnocchi DolceUSD 25.00

Rigatoni BologneseUSD 23.00

Ravioli con FunghiUSD 21.00

Fettuccine 'La Cucina'USD 27.00

Capellini Al GranchioUSD 29.00

Linguine VongoleUSD 26.00

Capellini with MeatballsUSD 23.00

Risotto di MareUSD 38.00

Mushroom Risotto USD 26.00

Carne

Maiale RipienoUSD 34.00

Brasato di BaroloUSD 35.00

Vitello PizzaiolaUSD 28.00

Vitello SaltinboccaUSD 28.00

Vitello GamberoniUSD 31.00

Vitello Piccata USD 28.00

Vitello Marsala USD 28.00

Vitello Francaise USD 28.00

Pollo

Chicken La CucinaUSD 28.00

Pollo ParmigianoUSD 27.00

Pollo FiorentinaUSD 30.00

Chicken Piccata USD 26.00

Chicken Marsala USD 26.00

Chicken Francaise USD 26.00

Contorno

SpinachUSD 6.00

AsparagusUSD 7.00

Pasta PomodoroUSD 8.00

Pasta Aglio é OlioUSD 8.00

Soft PolentaUSD 7.00

Broccoli RabeUSD 8.00

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