CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

Name: CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
Address: 532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA, United States, 92618
Telephone: (949) 861-2222
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2716 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 74 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for outdoor dining
Dog-friendly

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
Neighbourhood
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

Experiences

Feast of the Seven Fishes Special Menu
US$75.00 per person
Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
A modern spin on an Italian Tradition, enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian holiday ritual at CUCINA with a four-course prix fixe menu available from December 18-24th along with our a la carte menu. MENU: salt cod fritters + tonnato sauce + chicory salad lobster tortellini + saffron cream + trout roe + bonito striped bass + borlotti bean + clam + seafood brodo + salmoriglio chocolate budino + coco nib tuile + chocolate crumb + salted caramel + whip

Popular dishes

What 2,716 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CUCINA enoteca in Irvine delights with its "delicious food" and "great ambiance." The restaurant is known for its "attentive service," especially on the outdoor patio, perfect for a vibrant dining experience. Menu highlights include the artichoke and spinach ravioli, Italian chopped salad, and inventive cocktails.

2,716 Reviews

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Sandra
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Lisa
Orange County
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, cocktails & service was all great. I will definitely be back.
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Nora
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our pizzas: mushroom and goat cheese for the healthy couple and the fennel sausage one for us. Even the Italian chopped salad was perfect. Tiramisu was to die for. And we were lucky to have Matthew as our waiter, he recommended a delicious Carmenere and was super attentive. I am definitely coming back to this restaurant.
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Brooke
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The manager working tonight was wonderful as was our server. The food was excellent as always and we will definitely be back!
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Daniel
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We ordered appetizers to share and asked that we split an entree. When it arrived they refused to split the plate saying the chef didn’t do that. Weird.
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fiona
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat on the pizza side. We really enjoyed our experience here. Never been before but wouldn’t hesitate to return. Lovely ambience and staff. Great pizza and calamari
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John
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The clam ink pasta was really good. Wanted to take a second order to go.
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Richard
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Very personal touch from waiter and manager. Been to Newport Beach location many times. Both good, Irvine is more customer centered.
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garyb
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and atmosphere.
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Greg
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always really had a good time. I would like to see some breadth in the seasonal menu, however. Most everything on the menu was super hearty and rich. Also not thrilled with the wine selection in the marketplace. It feels like the wine manager had a great personal time pulling together his favorite obscure (little known) wines at the expense of customers who would like to see more recognizable wines. (He should remember there is no one to describe these unknown wines. Lastly, wine markups in the market are no longer attractive. We’ll bring our own wines in the future. Having said all this…. We’ll always consider Cucina Enoteca, especially for special group occasions.
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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 2716 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 74 times today

Experiences are available.

532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

Cross Street
Across from Edwards Cinema
Neighbourhood
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

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Feast of the Seven Fishes Special Menu

Popular dishes

chicken

rigatoni

linguine

Menu

What 2,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is CUCINA enoteca - Irvine restaurant rated?

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