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La Cucina - Kitchener, Kitchener, ON

La Cucina - Kitchener

4.7
4.7
445 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
La Cucina is a NEW authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Although a new location, the owners are not new to Italian food. With strong Italian roots, a passion to create authentic Italian food and a love of quality and fresh ingredients, La Cucina Pizzeria will soon be your favourite spot to eat and hang-out. The irresistible aromas from our custom-built Malagutti pizza oven will draw you in, and the delicious dishes that emerge from it will keep you coming back for more. Malagutti has been creating these refractory stone culinary masterpieces for over four decades. You will be able to see your pizza or calzone cooked right before your eyes.

The Pizzeria will be serving more than just pizza slices: our menu includes antipasti, homemade pastas, paninis, and larger dishes like Veal Parmigiana and Porchetta.

Dine with us at La Cucina and fall in love with Italian food all over again.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (519) 954-5300
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Pasta Night

    CA$18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Every Wednesday we have all our pastas at $18.00. Starting at 4pm.
    Pasta Night photo
  • Pizza Night

    CA$16.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Every Tuesday all pizzas are $16.00. Starts at 4pm.
    Pizza Night photo

Offers

  • Friday & Saturday Aperol Spritz

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 12:00 - 21:15
    $11 Aperol Spritz every Friday & Saturday.

    Friday & Saturday Aperol Spritz photo
  • Half Price Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 12:00 - 21:15
    Every Thursday enjoy half price wine all day. Reserve and Vintage wines not included.

    Half Price Wine photo

What 445 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cucina in Kitchener is a cherished dining spot praised for its "amazing food and great service." The pizza and pasta are consistently highlighted as favorites, while Neil, a standout server, is applauded for "incredible" service. Although some mention service delays, the restaurant's warm, family-friendly atmosphere and exceptional dishes make it a local favorite.

445 Reviews
  1. Miranda

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a table for 2 in the corner by the garage door. Very nice location and not drafty at all on a cool night. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, and very personable. We ordered the burrata to start/share. The cheese portion to tomatoes/basil was imbalanced - more of each is required for the full flavour. We asked for a side of balsamic reduction (highly recommended). The freshness of the burrata was impeccable. We then took advantage of their $19 pasta day, my partner ordering the lasagna and myself the truffle ravioli. Both were very good, my partner said the tomato sauce was a bit too sweet for his liking, but overall, he enjoyed it. My ravioli was perfect. We decided to order a pizza to go, but of course had to try some before we left. The outer crust was done perfect and the amount of toppings was fair. It was quite soggy towards the middle (not uncooked, just too many peppers/sauce that made it wet on the thin crust, but nothing the air fryer couldn't fix for the next day. The ambiance is probably the worst part of the dining experience. Big screen TVs playing the hockey game (albeit, on silent), and the noise that carried throughout the (not even) half filled space, took away from the overall enjoyment. We found ourselves having to talk louder than usual and wondered what it would sound like when at capacity. With that being said, it was more authentic tasting than most "Italian" restaurants in the kw area, so I'd return again if I was craving a homemade pasta/pizza and no complaints on the service whatsoever.

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  2. Greg

    Calgary

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant service, great food and an enjoyable atmosphere

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  3. Sasha

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at La Cucina was fantastic. The staff were polite and efficient and the food was incredible! We will definitely go back (again!)

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  4. Russ

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal and great service. We visit often and will continue to do so.

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  5. Sherry

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server Alyssa…tasty nice experience…we’ll be back!

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  6. Eda

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered Margherita and Abruzzese pizzas, the pizza dough was wet and sometimes we couldn't even get the middle parts while eating. We didn't like the taste overall. we didn't feel like we were eating wood fired pizza. The ambiance was nice and it was crowded, but if I go again I probably won't eat pizza. Still it can be given a chance.

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  7. Terry

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great food, had a business meeting, all enjoyed it. Would go back in a minute

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  8. Linda

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a friend for lunch at free the normal lunch hour rush. Food was fresh and delicious. Served was very friendly. Great value.

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  9. Gary

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently good. We always share the Margaretta Pizza and a pasta and of course a bottle of wine.

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  10. Rebekah

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great half price bottles of wine!

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FAQs

La Cucina - Kitchener is rated 4.7 stars by 445 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Cucina - Kitchener

320 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1B7

Additional information

  • Area
    Kitchener
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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