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CUCINA urbana, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

CUCINA urbana

4.7
4.7
7152 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009.

The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.

CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

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Additional information

  • Location
    505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA 92101
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
    (619) 239-2222
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 7,152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CUCINA urbana is a delightful neighborhood gem known for its "excellent food and service." The menu features "fresh pastas, pizzas, and salads" that elevate traditional dishes with vibrant flavors. Guests rave about the "squash blossoms" and "grilled octopus." While the ambiance is lively, some note it can get "a bit noisy."

7,153 Reviews

  1. RaphaelaN

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried a few dishes and every single bite was so good The pepperoni pizza has a pure hit with a slight sweet note to it . The meatballs outstanding and the bolognese a delight 👍👍👍

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  2. Tim VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great wine selection coupled with a knowledgable staff about the wines is always a great recipe to start dinner. I continue to vist CUCINA locations for the qualtiy and consistency.

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  3. Luis VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    La comida y el servicio muy bueno , nos tocó en una zona con mucho ruido de niños y bebés y la custica del restaurante no es la mejor

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  4. Bailey

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff. Very attentive service. Came to San Diego for the sole purpose of experiencing this restaurant and it did not disappoint. 10/10 recommend.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin is the best waiter on the planet, he deserves a large raise. Food was good too

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  6. ElizabethK

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible! Service was top notch too. Loved it

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  7. Elise

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were so good! definitely planning on having another girls night here!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious homemade pasta, great wine selection! It’s also a wine store and there was no corkage fee tonight! We enjoyed the grilled octopus, focaccia bread, and the bucatini pasta dish (add egg!).

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  9. Franklin VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food, warm atmosphere, attentive service,portions just right for an unhurried meal. Don’t skip dessert!

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  10. Guedalito

    Mexico City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super bien....!!!!! Muchas felicidades Volveríamos a regresar sin duda

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FAQs

CUCINA urbana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 239-2222.

CUCINA urbana is rated 4.7 stars by 7152 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 43 times today
Google Map for CUCINA urbana

505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
    (619) 239-2222
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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