Cucina South

4.4

2004 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Every once in a while you meet a group of people that you want to spend a little more time with. Welcome to Cucina South! Years of experience culminated with a passion for Italian food and a love for people and our community. Try our signature Italian dishes and check out our exclusively curated Italian Wine List & Beer Selection.

Please specify on OpenTable when making a reservation if you'd like outside seating under 'Special Guest Requests' or call us at (904)-432-7920 to ensure your outdoor seating.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(904) 432-7920
Website
http://www.cucinasouth.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Llewellyn Sutton
Private party facilities
We can comfortably seat parties of 5 to 46 guests. Parties of 12 or more are sat upstairs, with stair access only. Please leave a phone number when making your reservation. Contact our Event Coordinator Karly Seyda for more information. karlyseyda@yahoo.com, 904-861-4577. Reservations may be void if parties do not arrive within 15 of reserved time.

Location
4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Area
Fernandina Beach
Cross Street
Manucy
Parking details
Additional Parking behind the Plantation Shops
Public transit
We're located on the North end of Palmetto Walk, past Harris Teeter and the closest on the left!
Entertainment
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Caesar CucinaUS$10.00
Chopped Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, roasted red peppers, and shaved Parmesean
Cucina CapreseUS$10.00
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, EVOO, balsamic
Tuscan GardenUS$12.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted red peppers, gorgonzola crumbles, candied pecans.

Anti Pasta

Chef's Bruschetta
Chef's Choice
Fried Raviolo
Chef's Choice
MeatballsUS$14.00
Pork & beef meatballs, marinara, house ricotta, shaved Parmesean
AranciniUS$14.00
Crab filled risotto balls, lemon mornay sauce, shaved Parmesean

Pasta

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.00
House Alfredo, roasted garlic, cremini mushrooms, spinach
MarinaraUS$16.00
Cappellini pasta, shaved Parm, basil.
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$22.00
Pancetta, white wine cream sauce, black pepper, shaved Parmesan
Bolognese & PappardelleUS$26.00
Ground Buffalo in a creamy Marinara sauce with roasted vegetables.
Clams & SpaghettiUS$22.00
Clams, white wine, garlic, butter, lemon juice, roasted garlic over pasta
Parmigiana
Fresh mozzarella, basil, Marinara, bed of pasta
Piccata
White wine butter sauce with capers, roasted red peppers over Pappardelle pasta.
Marsala
Cremini mushrooms, house-made marsala sauce, bed of pasta

Mains

Zuppa de MareUS$30.00
Fresh shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, fresh catch, pasta, saffron, basil, seafood broth
Cucina RibeyeUS$32.00
12 oz. smoked garlic, herb crusted Ribeye, asparagus, wild herb roasted potatoes and a Gorgonzola cream sauce.
Beef BracioleUS$30.00
Oven roasted thinly sliced beef rolled with ricotta, prosciutto. Served with polenta, Brussel sprouts, and Marinara.
Seared Scallop RisottoUS$35.00
Porcini mushrooms, Brussel sprouts, rosemary risotto

What 2,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Amelia Island
Best Service
Amelia Island
Best Value
Amelia Island
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cucina South on Amelia Island offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a "quaint, cozy environment." Guests rave about the "outstanding pasta" and "delicious food" prepared by Chef Llew. The charming setting, attentive staff, and consistently excellent service, particularly from servers like Liam and Ava, make it a memorable visit.

2,004 Reviews

S
Steven
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at Cucina South and very pleased that we did! The menu was moderately priced and they offered a quality selection of appetizers and entrees. The Zuppa De Mare was very favorable with an abundant amount of seafood and large pieces of lobster-really loved the broth! The meatball appetizer was delicious-large and moist with a tasty sauce. And the service was truly outstanding. If you want a quality quiet dining experience go to Cucina South. Very good Italian!
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Marcie
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Delicious Italian dishes bursting with flavor! Comfy atmosphere and great service. Thank you Walker…and Chef!
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Ron
VIP
Milwaukee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Cucina South, the people/service is friendly and good quality. Food is outstanding. Always a fun night of good food and drink! Highly recommended! Go and have fun!!
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Linda
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you to Nathan for his thoughtful service. Celebrating 92 year old mother’s bday. It was perfect. Unexpectedly delicious vegan meal was a bonus.
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Wendy
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Party of 4. Fair service.Wrong meal served to 2 of the members of the party. Waiter did offer to have my husband’s meal prepared again however he would have needed to wait for his meal. The caprese salad was very good. My entree and husband’s entrees were lukewarm. The risotto wasn’t particularly good. We enjoyed the cannoli dessert after the meal and our wine was enjoyable. Overall I would rate our experience as fair. We didn’t complain to anyone because we were enjoying the company of friends. Maybe it was just an off night since the restaurant wasn’t crowded.
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Bill
VIP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great. Liam was terrific. Very knowledgeable.
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Marilyn
VIP
Chicago
101 reviews
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All good from the reservation to the entry and the service and … the food!
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Richard
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant atmosphere with accommodating staff serving quality food.
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Mary
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were outstanding! Had an amazing experience with friends! Keep up the great work for we look forward to returning!
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Heather
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy Italian restaurant with excellent food, good choices and large wine list. We loved our evening.
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FAQs

Cucina South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 432-7920.

Cucina South is rated 4.4 stars by 2004 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Additional information

Cross Street
Manucy
Area
Fernandina Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional Parking behind the Plantation Shops
Public transit
We're located on the North end of Palmetto Walk, past Harris Teeter and the closest on the left!
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Llewellyn Sutton
Entertainment
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.cucinasouth.com/
Phone number
(904) 432-7920
Private party facilities
We can comfortably seat parties of 5 to 46 guests. Parties of 12 or more are sat upstairs, with stair access only. Please leave a phone number when making your reservation. Contact our Event Coordinator Karly Seyda for more information. karlyseyda@yahoo.com, 904-861-4577. Reservations may be void if parties do not arrive within 15 of reserved time.

Cucina South

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bolognese & Pappardelle

Meatballs

Fettuccine Alfredo

Insalata

Caesar CucinaUS$10.00

Cucina CapreseUS$10.00

Tuscan GardenUS$12.00

Anti Pasta

Chef's Bruschetta

Fried Raviolo

MeatballsUS$14.00

AranciniUS$14.00

Pasta

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.00

MarinaraUS$16.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$22.00

Bolognese & PappardelleUS$26.00

Clams & SpaghettiUS$22.00

Parmigiana

Piccata

Marsala

Mains

Zuppa de MareUS$30.00

Cucina RibeyeUS$32.00

Beef BracioleUS$30.00

Seared Scallop RisottoUS$35.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cucina South offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cucina South restaurant rated?

Is Cucina South currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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