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Cucina South, Fernandina Beach, FL

Cucina South

4.3
4.3
1986 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Main Menu

Insalata

Add Chicken $8, Salmon $12, Shrimp $12, Scallops MKT $

  • CaesarUS$10.00

    Chopped Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, 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

        • Shrimp BruschettaUS$14.00

          Shrimp, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, red onions, balsamic reduction drizzle, served on crostini

          • Seared Scallops

            Diver scallops, basil pesto, tapenade, and balsamic reduction

            • 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

                  Market Selections

                  tasteful daily creations by Chef Llew

                  • Pantry Special

                    Chef's Choice

                    • Grill Special

                      Chef's Choice

                      • Sautee Special

                        Chef's Choice

                        Pasta

                        • Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.00

                          House Alfredo, roasted garlic, cremini mushrooms, spinach

                          • CapelliniUS$16.00

                            House Marinara, 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

                                                Last updated: 27 October 2023

                                                What 1,986 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.3
                                                4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.3Food
                                                • 4.6Service
                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                • 4.2Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Amelia Island

                                                  Best Service

                                                • Amelia Island

                                                  Best Value

                                                • Amelia Island

                                                  Healthy

                                                • Amelia Island

                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                • Amelia Island

                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                • Amelia Island

                                                  Most Booked

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Cucina South offers a delightful dining experience in Amelia Island. Guests rave about the "wonderful food," "outstanding service," and "great ambiance." Known for its flavorful Italian dishes, the restaurant excels in pasta and seafood. Servers like Ava and Liam are praised for their attentiveness and menu knowledge.

                                                1,986 Reviews

                                                1. william

                                                  Minneapolis

                                                  24 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  24 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Good waiter with recommendations and good food served a little slowly, but they had an ambulance helping a sick patient in the kitchen.

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                                                2. Tim

                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                  1 review

                                                  2.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 2
                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                  Was recommended this restaurant. Not sure why , very mediocre . Ordered a sparkling water with a glass of ice ,instead of bringing me a glass was given a plastic cup (like I was a child) . Waitress was very loud . Bill came , was 80sum $ . Gave a $100 gift card to pay for it , she comes back and announces loudly “your card was declined “ . So anyone overhearing this would assume it was my credit card. After getting back home called the gift card company and they said it was because the merchant puts a hold of a certain amount of $ . So because of this they tried to charge $101 … one would think the person at the restaurant running the card would know this and accommodate. I was with my partner a man of color and felt very uncomfortable in the dining room , not a welcoming experience at all .

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                                                3. Wade

                                                  Jacksonville

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Wonderful experience all around best value on the island

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                                                4. Stan

                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                  33 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  33 reviews

                                                  Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Delicious food and excellent service! Liam was excellent! Thank you!

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                                                5. Becky

                                                  Coastal Georgia

                                                  19 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  4.0

                                                  19 reviews

                                                  Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Walker was a superb Server. Roasted Red Peppers really changed identity of Caesar-not a winner

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                                                6. HOWARD

                                                  Western NC

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great food, great service! I highly recommend!! Will go again the next week are back at Amelia Island.

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                                                7. kayla

                                                  Greater Boston

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Dinner and service was so great that we came back a second night in a row. The chef came out and chatted to us. Great experience.

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                                                8. Elizabeth

                                                  New York City

                                                  7 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  3.0

                                                  7 reviews

                                                  Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Pretty underwhelming. Bar Zin is innovative and consistently good. We expected the same, but we were disappointed by the uninspired menu and wine list. Our waiter was attentive and friendly.

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                                                9. Patrick

                                                  Jacksonville

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Amazing dinner & service! They made sure our anniversary was special! Will definitely be back before our next anniversary

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                                                10. Bettina

                                                  Fort Lauderdale

                                                  1 review

                                                  3.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Service was excellent. Very friendly and service oriented staff. They all greeted us upon arrival and when leaving. Unfortunately there were a lot of items missing from the menu.

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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 4.3 stars by 1986 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                Make a booking

                                                2 people
                                                21:30
                                                Booked 20 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for Cucina South

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

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross Street
                                                  Manucy
                                                • Area
                                                  Fernandina Beach
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
                                                • 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
                                                  Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • 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.
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