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Cucina South, Fernandina Beach, FL

Cucina South

4.6
4.6
2055 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,055 people are saying

Cucina South reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Amelia Island

    Best Overall

  • Amelia Island

    Best Food

  • Amelia Island

    Best Service

  • Amelia Island

    Best Ambience

  • Amelia Island

    Best Value

  • Amelia Island

    Good for groups

  • Amelia Island

    Healthy

  • Amelia Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Amelia Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Amelia Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina South on Amelia Island offers a cozy atmosphere with "great food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing pasta," standout dishes like the veal marsala and shrimp piccata, and "attentive" servers like Liam and Ava. Despite occasional menu changes, it remains a "local gem" with "phenomenal" Italian cuisine.
2,055 Reviews
  1. Bill VIP

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience. The food is incredible and the service is so personal and attentive. You feel really welcome when you’re there. We love Cucina South.

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  2. Karen

    Jacksonville8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very nice. And we received our salads and appetizers right away The entrees took some time coming. I had had the carbonara last year and it was amazing. It was very different this time. Seemed like an oil sauce and very little of it. Not like any carbonara I had ever had. It wasn’t bad but….. Ordered a dessert to go and that took quite a while which made no sense. So maybe too busy in the kitchen. And it was the most expensive of any place we have gone this whole winter $$$

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Liam our server was exceptional - Knowledgeable, professional and personable. The Veal Marsala with Rosemary Rosatta was delicious. Melt in your mouth tender. My wife’s Veal Piccata was as delicious.

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  4. Erle

    Tallahassee17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife enjoyed her spaghetti and meatballs. My entire, some kind of meat in a gooey tomato paste over flat noodles was disappointing

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  5. Carla VIP

    Jacksonville20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in terms of choices and flavor. Prompt service!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Nice owners!! Food was awesome! Will definitely be back!!

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    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience just very small for the amount of people that were in there, but overall the food was great. The service was great.

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  8. Ronda

    Jacksonville19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out with friends. Walker was excellent server. Thanks, Cucina!

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  9. Crystal

    Atlanta14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, great food. A wonderful gem in Fernandina.

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  10. Ruthann

    Southwest Florida25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff has no training. The host ignored reservations and requests, simply failed to respond. The server had no idea how to serve wine, tha table wasn't cleared between courses. Food was good but smaller menu than on the website with no advance notice of a very reduced 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 4.6 stars by 2055 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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