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CUCINA enoteca - Irvine, Irvine, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.7
4.7
2741 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 2,741 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA enoteca in Irvine offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing" food and "exceptional" service. The menu features standout items like the "best" focaccia and rigatoni bolognese. Despite some service hiccups, the "unique and tasteful" ambiance and consistently "delicious" offerings make it a favorite for many.

2,743 Reviews

  1. Z

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not as good as it has been in the past! So sad. We came for my birthday, but the waiter didn’t do anything nice for us. I told him the pasta was super hard and he didn’t offer anything either. Don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon. We used to really enjoy this place. But it isn’t the same.

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  2. Mary Ann

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fanatics food! All food allergy issues were taken into consideration. It was such a wonderful experience!

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  3. Andy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious!!! 10/10 for sure, I got the short rib mafaldine, the cucina cabernet blend and we got the FRESHEST focaccia bread. All so good!

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  4. Senri

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good dinner with the best partner under the good atmosphere. Will repeat!

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  5. Marcus

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were great. Been years since it’s been this good.

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  6. Luke

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing experience. The pasta and apps are very good. You can bring your own bottle for a $25 corkage fee.

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  7. Erika

    VIP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely fantastic! Hard to find in a restaurant these days

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  8. Cheri

    VIP

    Naples

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sophia our sever was excellent! Food and vibe are top notch. We will definitely stop by again when we are in OC.

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  9. Jonathan

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were celebrating my 26th early birthday yesterday

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  10. Ronald

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service,  and a great experience!

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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 2741 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 64 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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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