Cucina South

Name: Cucina South
Address: 4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States, 32034
Telephone: (904) 432-7920
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2032 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
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 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

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 2,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Amelia Island
Best Overall
Amelia Island
Best Food
Amelia Island
Best Service
Amelia Island
Best Ambience
Amelia Island
Best Value
Amelia Island
Good for special occasions
Amelia Island
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cucina South on Amelia Island consistently impresses with its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Diners rave about the "magical bruschetta" and "tasty Italian dishes." The cozy, rustic atmosphere enhances the experience, with standout servers like Liam and Walker ensuring attentive service. A must-visit for delightful Italian cuisine and a welcoming vibe.

2,032 Reviews

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Jennifer
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at Cucina South and we were eager to try everything. Sadly we won’t be returning. Nicki was our server and she was fantastic! Shoutout to her. The seating is “close quarters” and we were surrounded by quite noisy guests, sometimes I had to practically shout to be heard across our tiny table. The vinaigrette dressing on my house salad was amazing and I found out it was a bottled balsamic that we can purchase nearby. Good choice, but no effort on the kitchen’s part. We had the calamari. Good, tender but thick strips of squid that we found unappealing. The veal parmigiana was dry and overly salted. The chicken marsala was merely blackened chicken in a basic brown sauce—I struggled to taste the marsala— with overcooked linguine. It seemed a popular place for locals, and I’m glad for that since all the staff are so nice. But the food is pedestrian and not worth the cost.
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Gary
Jacksonville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff all went out of their way to make our Valentine dinner special. While arriving very early for our reservation they still made sure we were seated promptly. Our server Liam was terrific. He was charming, funny and knowledgeable on all aspects of of the specials and standard menu and made suggestions which were wonderful. The food was top notch. A great place for anyone to visit and enjoy their service, food and ambience.
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Carol
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal snd great waiter Walker👏👏👏was spot on and very accommodating
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Ronda
Jacksonville
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for another great night at Cucina. Thank you, Liam, for letting us pace ourselves.
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Carol
Atlantic City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Have dined here 3 years in a row and feel disappointed that the restaurant seems to have gone down since first time. Service is fine - no issues. The food is average.. We had the calamari and whipped ricotta appetizers which were presented impressively. However, the calamari both looks and tastes like fish sticks. Have never seen calamari that literally is in a fish stick shape and the breading completely overtook the flavor. The whipped ricotta by comparison was fabulous. My husband said the meatballs were very good. I had shrimp marinara - the shrimp were done perfectly and - well - Amelia Island is known for their shrimp, so was as expected! Another person in our party had the Fra Diavalo and said it was very spicy but good. Overall the entrees were fine but nothing memorable. We likely will not return on our annual stay here on Amelia Island.
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Ronda
Jacksonville
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last minute change from 4 to 6 people but Liam, our server, was absolutely wonderful! Food delicious, love that Tuscan sauce ravioli! Everyone loved their meals, Alfredo, snapper and bolognaise. See you again soon.
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mike
VIP
Chicago
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our evening at Cucina South. Walker the sever was excellent. The wine list was very good and the meal of veal Parm was terrific ! We hadn’t been in a couple of years and our dining experiences then were not very good. Great to see they are putting out good dishes and service.again !
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laurie
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great. Pasta need a little more sauce. Meatballs were excellent. Our server was great!!
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Donna
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was top notch. The bruschetta with chopped tomatoes was magical! Our server,Liam, was attentive but not hovering. All in all, great food for a reasonable price-we have lots of leftovers!
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Todd
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our meal at Cucina South! Liam, our server, was friendly and attentive. Our wine and food was magnificent.
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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 4.6 stars by 2032 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

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 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.

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

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Review summary

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