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CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.6
4.6
2819 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
CUCINA enoteca is located on the west side of Fashion Island, Orange County's most sophisticated retail experience. 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 a rustic farmhouse.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 706-1416
  • Website
    http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-enoteca-newport-beach/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Private party facilities
    For birthday and graduation celebrations, wedding receptions, corporate dinners and other personal and professional milestones, our spaces are perfect for your any occasion.
  • Location
    951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Fashion Island
  • Parking details
    Additional lot parking is available within Fashion Island.
  • Public transit
    OCTA 1 + OCTA 55 + OCTA 57 + OCTA 76 + OCTA 79
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Savor Love at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach Enjoy a 4 course Valentine's prix fixe filled with CUCINA favorites, chef specials, and a night to remember
    Valentine's Day at CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach photo

Menu

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What 2,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA enoteca in Newport Beach provides a vibrant dining scene with "great food, great ambiance, excellent service." Guests rave about standout dishes like the mushroom goat cheese pizza, hot honey pizza, and bucatini. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, enhanced by attentive staff. Frequent accolades include "amazing food" and a "beautiful restaurant."
2,819 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ever was the best!!!! Although he had a huge party he still was very attentive to us.

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  2. AnnMarie

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Forgot one of our entrees, then when it arrived after everyone finished their entree, the pasta was undercooked, not al dente undercooked.

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  3. Donna

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance, excellent service. We had a great evening. I will definitely go back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing! Waitor was so good! The hot honey pizza is the move!

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  5. Kishawn

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Yummy food - the bucatini was great and the tiramisu dessert was wonderful. 😊

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  6. Lolo

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant, delicious food and our waiter Rudy was fantastic! The family style chopped salad and mushroom goat cheese pizza was delicious! And a yummy birthday dessert on the house. A lovely lunch and afternoon with friends.

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  7. MichaelA

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal with interesting preparation, generous portion sizes, and excellent flavor. We chose to sit outside, and it was a lovely breakfast experience.

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  8. Gary VIP

    Orange County70 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was superb. Service was incredibly slow took forever. Ordered gluten free pasta, brought it out and asked server again about it being gluten free and he said yes. Then manager comes running over after I ate some to apologize and say it was not gluten free. TG it was an order of choice. Had a server who they left alone her first day, and as much as she tried, things came out wrong, drinks were super slow, people at our table of 9 got missed for ordering. All in all the service/ slow kitchen , and order mishaps drags down our rating. Used to be a consistent go to, not so much going forward. Good business would have offered us some bill reduction, free desert, etc. You get it!

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  9. Tina VIP

    Orange County41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly one of my favorite restaurants aesthetically. It's just so fun and pleasing to the eye. I love the little retail/wine shop that you enter into. We have been to this restaurant and the one at the Spectrum several times. We were able to enjoy the OC Restaurant Week menu last night. It was a very nice selection and menu. To start, I got the pear salad. It was a generous portion and maybe a bit too salty. I then got the chicken main and it was perfect. I really enjoyed it. The chocolate budino was fun with the crunchy cocoa nibs and it was the right size. One thing I would say is it was a bit too sweet. I am glad American finally got the memo about less sugar in desserts. That gives you the opportunity to enjoy the other nuances (like spices, chocolate, etc). And, this budino could have been a little less sweet. Not being critical, just sharing my thoughts. We really enjoyed our evening. Thank you! PS I loved the Lavender 75 cocktail.

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  10. Sandro VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seemed like different diners got a different experiences and options. After I ordered my meal I heard the same server tell another table about a prix fixe menu and then another server tell other diners about specials. I was given no such offers.

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FAQs

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 706-1416.

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 2819 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fashion Island
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional lot parking is available within Fashion Island.
  • Public transit
    OCTA 1 + OCTA 55 + OCTA 57 + OCTA 76 + OCTA 79
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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