Not just pizza.... This Italian restaurant came out swinging. A group of us went here on a Saturday night. Everything was fresh and made to order. We started with the fried calamari. Not chewy. Perfectly made and obviously fresh. We also got an order of the rice balls. Excellent outer coating with a creamy rice mixture inside and covered with Vodka sauce. Lastly we went with the eggplant tower. Slices of eggplant, layered with prosciutto, tomato and mootz. For dinner, I shared two dinners with a friend. We got the Brooklyn Chicken Parm and the Squid Ink Linguini with seafood. Brooklyn Chicken was a chicken parm, topped with pepperoni and stratchatella (did I spell that correctly?) With Vodka sauce and I opted for it over pasta. The seafood dish was fresh and one of their signature dishes. The squid ink Linguini was one of the best pastas I've had. The sauce paired perfectly with the calamari, scallops, mussels, and clams. Can't be beaten. To end the night, we had the toffee cake with ice cream. To top it off, it's BYOB. From A - Z, this is one of the top places I've been to in the area. The young lady that helped us was absolutely phenomenal. I was indecisive as usual and she successfully steered me in the right direction. A must try if in the area! read more

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Came here with a decent size group of 9. The service was great and very unrushed. Our server was very patient with us and attentive. The spot is BYOB and there is a lot with a ton of parking. The acoustics were great in there so you could hear well even though it was very busy. All the food was good and especially loved the appetizers, specially the long artichokes and the eggplant tower. Will return read more

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Pizza is really good with a lot of variety and the rest of the menu is excellent. We've never had a "bad" meal there. It's a nice atmosphere however it can get very noisy on the weekends, but don't let that stop you from trying this restaurant. read more

Good price for ordering online dinner specials. The chicken was dry and should've been tenderized. The francaise sauce was tasty. Pasta side is basic, nothing out of the ordinary. Probably won't be back since this is very out of the way for me, and better places are in my hometown. The dining area is very casual. read more

Another family dinner out. All the dishes were super hot the entire time we were eating it. Not sure how they make that happen but it's very cool. Food was delicious and a regular spot for our family who lives in New Jersey. #cucina347 #newjerseydining read more

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Food is amazing and staff are always so nice and accommodating! We go here often and it never disappoints!

Consistently excellent. Great food and ambiance. Take out options are great. Great staff.

Amazing! I am a pizza connoisseur & trust me (also 100% Italian & KNOW good pizza) hands dwn 1 of the BEST places for Pizza. Everything is delicious! Amazing dinners, very fresh. Great for take out night or to dine in. Highly recommended. read more

We used to love this place but it has definitely gone downhill. Went in with my son and they must have changed the policy because all of a sudden they were not accommodating for food allergies. They wanted to up-charge for changing chicken cutlet to grilled chicken and from pasta to potato(they told me $6 up charge for the potato, don't remember what it was for the chicken swap). The waitress seemed to be less than thrilled to be at work due to her attitude. The portions also seem to have gotten smaller and prices have gone up. Doubt we would ever go back. read more

I don't know how I overlooked this place. I highly recommend checking it out. Although the menu is large there is something for everyone. I appreciate the gluten free section of the menu. Our server was attentive and accommodating. The space is beautifully decorated for the holiday. Upon walking in you feel invited and welcome. We ordered the penne vodka with grilled chicken, chicken noodle soup, grilled chicken with spinach. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. We are definitely coming back. read more

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Food was super expensive. After checking the receipt, I was very taken back to see they charged $5 extra for gluten free pasta! That's ridiculous! Most places charge $2 (which is still disappointing, especially when I also request no cheese, which there's no discount for...) and a few don't add any extra charge, which is greatly appreciated. I always thank them for not charging more. Also, their food wasn't that great, to justify their prices and their $5 upcharge for gluten free pasta. I will not go back. read more

I got a slice of pizza today for lunch very quickly. When I walked into the place, I thought I was going to an Italian restaurant instead of a pizzeria. Then, I found the counter with the pizza display. I got my pizza very fast. The plain slice was not bad, except it tasted a bit earthy for some reason. read more

I order take out from here at least 2-3 times a month and love their gf pizza it's tasty and not bland like most places. I also like their chicken Napoli and their salads are delish. Sometimes if I'm not that hungry I'll order the chicken and broccoli rabe and it's a solid meal . My family loves this place and we love the bread that comes with all our orders. read more

We had our date night at cucina and everything was delicious!! Calamari was so good! I had the Penne Arrabbiata and my husband had the Pork chop- both were *chefs kiss*! The waitress so so sweet and very attentive! I also picked up their chicken noodle soup because I was feeling under the weather and it was soo good. Not too salty and def tasted home made! read more

My wife and I went there last Sunday Night for dinner and the food and service was excellent

Way overpriced! I ordered Salmon for $25 and I got a 2x4 inch piece and nothing else. Also ordered Penne and Vodka and it was fine.

First time there months ago food was good. Tonight food ok. I could tell the food was sitting for a while b4 served. Very few tables but server was slow.. where did he go?? read more

Totally messed up my order. They sent me an email about a thin crust special with pepperoni, stretchy cheese, and then you can add to it, so I added eggplant, pizza cost me $24. Get it home and there's no pepperoni, no basil, no hot honey, so I didn't get the special that they advertised. when I called, they did apologize and they said they'll put me down in the book with a $24 credit so I guess they have a book for when they mess up, kind of says that they mess up a lot. Not too happy. When I asked for a manager, or a supervisor, they said there was nobody to speak to. So basically I eat my pizza, not the pizza I ordered, and I try again another time. But no refund for the money that I spent and didn't get what I ordered. Kind of like false advertising. read more

Food was very good but the service was lacking. We ordered a Caesar salad to start. It took at least 20 minutes to get the salad, while other diners who came in after us were already eating their appetizers. We also ORDERED the Thai Chili Calamari which the waitress commented was excellent. After finishing our salad and waiting several more minutes our entree came out. When we asked about the Calamari, the waitress acted like we had just "Asked about it" but we didn't order it. She apologized and we told her to forget about bringing it. The entree was good, spaghetti and meatballs, (which was not on the menu) with a very good sauce. Overall, we will go back to try other menu items (including hopefully the Thai chili calamari next time) but were disappointed in the service. read more

Have been pleased in the past with the food. However I ordered a 1/2 tray of eggplant Parm for a party and was very disappointed. Piles of fried eggplant with no discernable cheese in between the layers. It was covered with a thick rubbery layer of cheese on top. My guests didn't ask for seconds which was confirmation that it was mediocre at best. read more

Great dinner here with a large family group. We showed up around 5 on a Saturday without a reservation and they sat 11 of us. We all liked our meals. The waitstaff was good and took care of our needs. The chicken francese was yummy as was the chicken milenese. Shared a pizza that was devoured. Salads were all fresh. Generous baskets of fresh bread for the table. While I sorely miss good old Oakland Pizza (that used to be in this location), but this restaurant is very very good replacement. read more

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Iv only been here 1 time and I enjoyed it very much, I thought the food was made very well and the service was good. I would definitely come back again! Thank you! read more

I have been there twice now. The food is great with generous portions. The servers are attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and accommodating. The pizza is worth ordering if you are in the mood. read more

Food was amazing I had the Lobsters Ravioli with shrimp and appetizer rice balls . Seri e was great employees very tentative always checking up on us . Place was really nice and clean love the details of the restaurant. First time here and will definitely return . read more

Ambience is surprisingly pleasant with a rustic feel. Staff was pleasant and seemed to be trying hard to keep things moving along. There were seven in our party, so there was a good variety of entrees to sample. Several fell short, either too much salt, overly spicy or the pasta was undercooked . As for dessert, our coffee was tepid and arrived after the desserts were either already eaten or melting. Several bills were rung up wrong. I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Food was great. Everything's homemade .., Service was wonderful Chloe our waitress was perfect and it's a very cute restaurant.

Been to Nutley location and loved it so came to Oakland to check it out. I'm stingy with stars so I'd give 3.5 stars if I could. Vibe is that same trendy look that is everywhere (is that good???)-Edison bulbs, metal based wood tables, shiplap & brick walls. Predictable look but pleasant. Had Chicken Napoli (very good) with side of linguine w/ red sauce (very good) Ordered pasta dish (Linguini Portabello?)without the sausage. Not a fan-it was quite oily and mushrooms tasted saturated in balsamic so that was a little over powering. The bread would have been very good if it was heated up. It was later on a Monday night so...In Nutley I had the pear stuffed pasta dumplings (forget name) They were wonderful! Service tonight (Taylor) was excellent-friendly and attentive! We'll come back & will try other dishes. read more

Firstly, shout out to Lizzie (our server) and the sweet lad who was behind the counter on arrival- we were greeted with such great hospitality and smiles! Secondly, let's talk about their GF pizzas - I've struggled finding well made GF pizza and pastas and Cucina has both! I was in heaven, the food was amazing, the restaurant is cosy, the staff are welcoming and friendly, I felt like I was eating at my grandmas house surrounded by family! So happy I have left overs to continue enjoying today, can't wait to go back! read more

Ive ordered from here many times . The food is very good , the last 2 times cold as Ice . Thinking about not Ordering from here any more read more

Food was meh at best and its WAY overpriced. They're trying too hard to be upscale when oakland pizza was so much better.

Never again. I don't see how this restaurant is the "sister" restaurant of to gencarellis in Wayne. Chicken Dominick at gencarellis was great, this place was dry, chewy chicken and no sauce on the dish. Their bruschetta was $12 for basically nothing! Over priced and quality is not there. read more

Cucina 347 - $12 Bruschetta. Where's the bruschetta??? - Italian Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

Made reservations for 8 at 8pm on New Year's Eve. We should have gone home!! I was utterly shocked in the matter we were treated. First a waitress literally threw the menu at us , then told us that she needed to take the entire order together . Not drinks, not wine glasses not even water! Food took a while but it also came in all at the same time, waitress didn't bother to ask if we needed anything nor cleared the table from empty glasses nor dirty dishes. She did inform us that she was giving us extra 15 minutes to eat because they needed to leave by 9:15pm because it was New Year's Eve. That it was out of her control. The "manager" left, so she claimed! Why give us a reservation for 8pm? There were only teenagers left to clean up! With this kind of service I doubt this place would be more than a spot to get a slice!! Very sad to say because the food is good!! read more

The food was good, but nothing special to write home about. I tried the veal saltimbocca which was good and was decently sized, but not great. The chicken Marsala was also good, but parts were overcooked and a little dry. The service we had was good, but it was when the place was basically empty so it's hard to make a good judgement. Nice decor and the seating is spaced out. Would go again, but wouldn't be my first choice. read more

We did takeout-Food is OK. Vodka sauce is kind of flavorless, chicken Dominic was a bit watery and sauce didn't have much flavor. Chicken franchise was ok in flavor, red sauce on our side on linguini was great (right consistency and flavorful) and the chicken arrabbiata was great. Good depth of flavor and not watery. Apparently salads were supposed to come with our food if we ordered linguini (which we did) and we did not receive our salads which was disappointing. Also the side of linguini pasta that came with our dish-didnt match with our orders/we were not asked what sauce we wanted. Some of the positives-the portions are HUGE, it's reasonably priced, and the loaf of bread provided is well made and tasty. read more

Cucina 347 - Vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

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Ordered calamari with marinara sauce and eggplant Parmesan. The calamari came with tomato sauce that tasted like Ragu and the eggplant Parmesan came out with the same exact sauce as the calamari. Was not that appetizing and ate half the calamari with no ' marinara sauce' and only ate half of the eggplant. On a side note, there was a pizza menu on the table, and the prices are outrageously expensive. Never would have imagined that a pizza would cost more than a entrée. read more

Cucina 347 - Italian Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

First time here, came for lunch. Cool vibe in the design and decor. Friendly service. We ordered the sausage, potatoes, hot peppers and broccoli rabe appetizer. My husband had the tortellini carbonara and I got the rigatoni bolognese. Everything was delicious and the portions were large. We will be back! read more

The food is just so darn good! BYOB and it never disappoints. The pasta is homemade and the pizza is delicious.

Excellent food. We have ordered several different sandwiches here and they've always been very tasty. Great flavor and always fresh. I was a bit surprised that the pricing differs if you dine in vs take out; and it differs by a few dollars, which I found surprising. But it's still good good and I would certainly order again or go during lunch and dine in. read more

Been here many times. Love this place, I recommend it. Here's the deal... Last visit they added an extra meal to my bill (2 people). Accidents happen? Ok They gave me two menus with different prices. Questioned, they said the lower prices were the old menu prices and they wouldn't honor them because it was "the only old menu in the stack". So bruschetta is now 6 tiny toasts for $12 ($2 per each tiny bruschetta). Used to be 8 larger pieces for less than $12. Well....it tasted good. read more

1st time here, the place is very nice, bit it gets loud when there are a lot of people. We had the Tai Chili calamari $21gor a big serving, it was delicious . I had chicken Napoli $29, it was good, but for me there was a little too much balsamic glaze and way too much oil, the chicken was swimming in it. My husband had the broccoli and cavatelli $22, which was very good. We will go again and I will try something different. read more