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CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.7
4.7
2770 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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What 2,770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA enoteca in Newport Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic and beautiful" ambiance and "great" food. The menu features authentic Italian dishes, with standout items like branzino and ravioli. Guests appreciate the attentive service and extensive wine selection. Enjoy dining on the patio for a "beautiful" setting.

2,770 Reviews

  1. Carlos

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice restaurant with good atmosphere. Bad service.

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  2. Molly

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and offers excellent vegan dishes

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  3. Margaret

    VIP

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal, accompanied by great service and lovely ambiance, at the Newport Beach location this evening. Highly recommend!

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  4. Shivam

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good aesthetic, good vibes, good music.

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  5. Kathy

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The rigatoni was a great suggested dish by our server

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  6. Daisy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, pizza, short rib pasta and great kids menu!

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  7. Adrian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Laura was an amazing server! I really enjoyed the food, and the environment was great to enjoy a small dinner. Will definitely be returning.

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  8. miranda

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great, I wish I remembered his name. He was more than accommodating and even offered free glasses of Prosecco.

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  9. Ginger

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great culinary cuisine w/a warm and inviting patio & an outdoor fireplace that was perfect for our family girls day out -and a nice children’s menu 😊

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  10. Eric

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service couldn’t have been better

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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 4.7 stars by 2770 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today

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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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