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Cucina Bella, Denver, CO

Cucina Bella

4.8
4.8
276 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cucina Bella opened in the summer of 2022 and is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. After many years of working in Italian food restaurants, the two brothers Luis Gutierrez and Heriberto Gutierrez decided it was time to open their own, being able to provide traditional Italian (American) food and drink including pizza, Pasta, Raviolis, chicken parmesan, beer, wine, and more. With gluten-free options, we have happy hour menu Monday - Friday.

If you are looking to dine in we offer 70 seats including the bar and patio. We serve
lunch, & dinner. Delivery is available by uber
eats, doordash, and Grubhub.

Cucina Bella is located in Denver, Colorado is next to the Lowry neighborhood.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 550-8957
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver / Colorado

    Italian

  • Denver

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina Bella is a hidden gem offering "sensational food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like buttery soft veal and perfectly prepared salmon. Despite its strip mall location, it boasts a "lovely atmosphere" and generous portions. Regulars praise the delightful staff, especially Lulu, and its "amazing family-run" ambiance.
276 Reviews
  1. Jim

    VIP

    Denver

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent!! Love going there!! The service is above expectations, couldn’t be better. Lulu is the best!! Chef Louise is awesome!! If you don’t visit this establishment you are missing out on great food, made with love!!

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  2. Brian

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a bad weather Saturday so it was very quiet there. We were a group of 5 and everyone had a different dish. All of us remarked that the food was exceptional. Will definitely go back soon.

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  3. Leia

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    After waiting almost 10 minutes at the front of the restaurant to be seated for our 7pm reservation, we were finally greeted and taken to our table. I told the young lady we'd been there a while and she said it was a busy night, although the restaurant had a few open tables and didn't appear overly busy. After we were seated, the service was just "okay", although the server did become a little more attentive and friendly towards the end of our dinner. The restaurant was also very dimly lit, and although it was probably in line with an Italian restaurant ambience, a few of us had to use the flashlight on our phone to read the small print on the menu. The food selection, quality and taste were excellent, but a bit overpriced for the amount of food received. They also don't do a complimentary dessert for a person celebrating a birthday because, per our server, they're on a "really tight budget". Overall, if you're looking for great Italian fare, it's a good choice, but lacking in some of the other areas. Will probably try other Italian restaurants before going back there, but but saying I'd never go back.

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  4. Leigh Anne

    VIP

    Denver

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my friend's and my first time at Cucina Bella. I chose it after reading an article about them in the Denver Post. I love supporting local businesses, especially restaurants with owner/chefs trying to put out a great product because they love what they do. My gnocchi was outstanding, and our server was so sweet and patient as my friend and I talked and talked. I would love to go back to Cucina Bella in the future. There were so many things on the menu I wanted to try.

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  5. Madison

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good and the vibes were great. We will definitely be coming back!

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  6. Lisa and Jon

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an Italian restaurant in a strip mall- It shouldn’t be this good, but IT IS. The salad and bruschetta were so delicious. I loved the 2nd anniversary decor. The service was really nice and it has an unpretentious homey feeling. The wine and martinis were well balanced and the bill was not scary. If you haven’t tried it you should we want them to be around for year 3 celebration.

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  7. Chad

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Despite being located in a strip mall, the food and waitstaff were top notch!

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  8. David

    Phoenix

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time dining there but not our last! Fine meal, excellent service...what we expect when dining our but don't always get.

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  9. Jim

    VIP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite places. The food is great, especially the pizza. Lulu is a wonderful waitress.

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  10. Peter

    VIP

    Chicago

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sensational food and our server was great. A terrific family Christmas dinner!!

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Cucina Bella is rated 4.8 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Cucina Bella

9660 E Alameda Ave 104, Denver, CO 80247-1448

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Quebec & East Alameda
  • Area
    Lowry
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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