Cucina South

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   Phillip

   VIP

   Jacksonville

   33 reviews

   4.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We went to Cucina after it had been open for 2 weeks. It was okay, but definitely had some hiccups. We returned about 2 months later and did not have a good experience so we took it out of the rotation. Fast forward almost a year later we decided to give it a try for New Year's eve. We were delighted to see a new menu. The waitstaff was exceptional, quite professional and courteous. The hostess stopped by to check and see if everything was to our satisfaction, which it was. The food was well prepared and delicious, the prices are reasonable. Cucina is going back into the rotation!
   

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   Erik

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious meatballs and bolognese & papardelle! Excellent, prompt service! Lew certainly delivers, especially on his signature sauce!
   

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   CRISTY

   Jacksonville

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great chef making the food tasty and delicious! Excellent seasonal specials too. We had the filet special (perfectly cooked) with broccolini, the braised beef ravioli special, angel hair with marinara, a ceasar salad to start off the dinner, and the cannoli's to bring a perfect end to our wonderful night. The staff was very personable, nice and attentive, thanks to Alyssa and Trinity.
   

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   Edward

   Atlanta Metro

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Looking for great Italian on Amelia Island try Cucina South. A lovely set up in a home! Food was wonderful; the shrimp fra diavolo was lit! The service was off the charts!
   

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   Frank

   Des Moines

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the beautiful lady greeting us at the door to the service to the amazing food to the wine!! Amazing experience…not to be missed if you are in Amelia Island!!
   

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   Malcolm

   Charleston

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A local gem. Great food, wine list and friendly service in a cozy atmosphere. We had more fun dining at Cucina South than we did at the local Ritz Carlton, and it was far more affordable. A must visit in Amelia Island.
   

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   Ronda

   VIP

   Jacksonville

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had another great event Cucina with friends. Our server, Nathan, did an excellent job. We never felt rushed. The braised beef ravioli was excellent as well as carbonate, Alfredo and eggplant parmesan. Thanks Llew and Nicki.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Chicago

   31 reviews

   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our group of 5 had a good dinner at Cucina South between Christmas and New Year's, but it appears the restaurant continues to change its identity each time we visit. Now, I would describe the restaurant as more basic rustic Italian cuisine; a year ago I remember it having some more creative takes on dishes and unique specials. Instead, now you mostly get traditional albeit tasty takes on traditional pastas and other Italian mainstays. The food was good (3 rated their entrees as very good, 2 said good) and the appetizers ordered (bruschetta & and raviola) were great. But I would no longer consider the restaurant as fine dining. And, at a price of $250 for 5 (including appetizers, a moderate bottle of wine.and tip) it is a bit higher than casual dining pricing.
   

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   Kylee

   Atlanta Metro

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The arancini appetizer was amazing!! Highly recommend
   

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    Marion

    VIP

    Wilmington

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great Italian food and wine in a cozy setting. We were visiting Amelia Island and were looking for Italian food and stumbled upon Cucina South. What a pleasant surprise as the menu featured pasta carbonara, my favorite. Cucina South has a good selection of wines, and we sampled 30 Degrees, a cabernet sauvignon. It paired well with the steaming dish of pasta carbonara and the lamb chops that emerged from the kitchen. Lots of pancetta on the carbonara, no stinting there. It was a huge plate of pasta that was so delicious that I enjoyed it all in one sitting. I’ll be going for extra walks this week for sure, but won’t regret a single minute of the eating, it was sooo goooood. Also very nice owners and the chef came out to chat with us. If you are visiting Amelia Island, definitely check out Cucina South. I know we will be returning.
    

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