CUCINA urbana

Welcome to CUCINA urbana, a trendy Italian pizza and wine bar located at 505 Laurel St in San Diego, CA. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a variety of delicious options for both food and beverages.

The menu at CUCINA urbana is filled with mouthwatering antipasti salads, including options like grilled octopus with marinated gigante beans, roasted beet with orange blossom goat cheese, and tuna tartare with cucumber and pine nuts. For those craving pizza and pasta, there are classic choices like margherita pizza and rigatoni bolognese, as well as more unique options like crab linguine and oxtail agnolotti.

For larger plates, diners can enjoy dishes like chicken milanese, wagyu hanger steak, and whole roasted branzino. Each meal is carefully crafted to showcase the flavors of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist.

Don't forget to save room for dessert, with options like chocolate budino, tiramisu, and lemoncello tart to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Customers have raved about the exceptional service at CUCINA urbana, with staff members like Jason going above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant's ambiance is described as moody, casual, and classy, making it perfect for a romantic date night or a fun gathering with friends.

Overall, CUCINA urbana offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that perfectly balances delicious food, fantastic service, and a trendy ambiance. Whether you're a fan of traditional Italian dishes or looking to try something new, this restaurant has something for everyone. Make sure to visit soon and see for yourself what makes CUCINA urbana a standout in the San Diego dining scene.

CUCINA urbana Menu

Location

Address: 505 Laurel St San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 239-2222

🕓 Work Hours
MON 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
TUE 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WED 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
SAT 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
SUN 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Walk-ins Welcome
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Best nights on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Women-owned
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Not Good For Working
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Daniela B.

    08 August 2024

    I had never had such a genuine dining experience before. Every single person in the staff was cordial, kind, and went out of their way to be hospitable and helpful. I had never experienced that in a restaurant before. Not to that level. The food was excellent; my little brother described it as modern Italian. I ordered the corn goat cheese agnolotti, and I thought to myself, "This is what sunshine tastes like." I hope you get to try this amazing experience as well. My husband and I can't wait to go back. Also, to give it a balanced review and to ensure you know this was not a paid review, I'll mention that the music was loud, which didn't seem to fit the luxury resort ambience.

  • Author: Marie J.

    05 August 2024

    This is one of our favorite restaurants that we visit at least 3x a month. The server, Jason is awesome and always greets us with a warm smile. The service is always attentive and the team approach ensures that customers are well cared for. The food is always good, too. We have our favorites but are willing to try the specials they have. Good cocktails and wine selection. The interior can be very noisy since there is really nothing to absorb the din. Outside dining is good and usually the heaters keep things cozy. Great neighborhood spot.

  • Author: Hailee M.

    01 August 2024

    Who doesn't love pasta and wine??? Came here for a friends birthday without a reservation. Hostesses were friendly and accommodating. We were placed in Kevin's section and he was an excellent server. We enjoyed a lovely white wine recommended by our server. It was fair priced and delicious. The goat cheese agnolotti was a taste of summer! The squash blossoms were incredible. The pizza was also a 10. We will certainly be back :) loved the moody casual classy ambiance. Good job!

  • Author: Cindy L.

    22 July 2024

    The ambience inside was beautiful and classy. Another great date night spot for the books. It was my first time at CUCINA Urbana and I was in love. I wouldn't rate it as the number one Italian place I've been to but if I lived around the area it was definitely become my go to Italian spot. My friend and I ordered the Italian Sausage pizza and Rigatoni bolognese. The Italian sausage pizza came with lots of veggies such as potato and broccolini with a white cream sauce which was decadent. The rigatoni had the perfect creamy yet tomatoy sauce. Both were amazing choices. However I do wish there was more meat on the pizza and bolognese. Overall I would definitely come back if I'm in the area! The service was also great.

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