LOVED IT! Party of 8. My friends and I enjoyed a GREAT lunch here. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS. We had lasagna, meatballs, Philly cheese steak sandwich, grilled platter, mussels mozzarella sticks and linguini with clam sauce. Every entree was sooooo gooood! Our server, Ryan, was AWESOME! Very handsome with an awesome smile and GREAT personality. My friends and I are ready to go back to try more entrees. read more

There is nothing better than seeing a family owned restaurant open its doors and instantly feel like part of the neighborhood, and that is exactly what Cucina Alfresco has done. This owner operated Italian gem (Blare is often there making sure everything runs smoothly!) is quaint, modern, and incredibly comfortable. It's not a huge space, maybe about 50 seats inside with a handful outside, but that is part of the charm. It feels personal, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed right down to the beautiful wine glasses. Let's talk about the food because it has been consistently excellent every single time we've gone. My absolute favorite is the rigatoni bolognese. It is rich, hearty, and tastes homemade in the best way. I crave it. The Chicken Milanese is another standout, perfectly prepared, flavorful, and not overly heavy. What really impressed me, though, was how accommodating they are. One evening I asked for chicken with spinach and broccoli (not even a menu item), and they happily made it happen without hesitation. That kind of hospitality is rare. Service has been decent across the board, but Johnny is hands down our favorite server, attentive, friendly, and the kind of person who makes you want to stay for another glass of wine. Now we need to talk about the pizza because everyone raves about it, and for good reason. If you haven't gone on a Wednesday for their pizza deal, you are missing out. It has quickly become a local favorite. They also offer great lunch specials during the week, which makes it easy to stop in even when you don't have time for a long dinner. Warm owners, great servers, consistently delicious food, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. We are so happy Cucina Alfresco has joined the neighborhood. read more

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Cucino Alfresvo has only been open for about a month but one of my friends was raving about it and said she'd already been there 10 times. I decided I had to give it a try. I went with my mom for lunch on a Sunday. They had a good amount of traffic for a Sunday afternoon. They have inside and patio seating and we were given our choice when we entered. We chose to sit at a table for two inside by the window. Our server, John, came over immediately and gave us menus. I was surprised at how extensive their menu was. They have the usual pasta dishes, and pizzas, but they also have several main courses, burgers, salads, calzones, and sub sandwiches. I decided to have the Chicken Milanese Salad. It was only $15.99 and consisted of a huge piece of breaded chicken topped with arugula and shaved Parmesan. It was really good and a hefty portion. I took 1/2 home. My mom had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It was also really big and piled high with meat and cheese. ($14.99). She was only able to finish about 1/2 of it and she took the other 1/2 home as well. Right after we ordered John asked if we would like some fresh garlic rolls. He brought out a plate with 2 warm rolls which was just perfect for us to have before our lunch arrived. Cucina Alfresca is a great neighborhood Italian restaurant! They provide excellent service. The food is good, and reasonably priced. The portions are large and they have so many different choices. (They also serve beer and wine.). I really hope they stay around for a while. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. read more

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Food was fantastic, probably best vodka sauce I've ever had. Chicken parm was excellent. This place is definitely my #1 Italian in Broward county. I did takeaway but my wife said the service was great when she dined in. The ambiance was busy she said. read more

A great new spot to check out. We were so hungry so we forgot to get pictures of our food but I will definitely be back for more and plan to get some good captures. What stood out the most was the service. Lori was incredible, made us feel like family. She gave some recommendations and really was so attentive throughout the meal. There were 4 of us and a baby and they accommodated us so nicely. The little one approved of the food, he especially like the chicken parm. I tried the baked ziti and it was delicious. I want to go back for some pizza and stromboli, they sounded delicious. We were all very happy with our food. The cozy, nicely decorated atmosphere made it extra nice. It's a perfect spot for a date night or family outing. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Had family in town & we they looking for a casual Italian restaurant after a long day. This restaurant is in a plaza with free parking. When we arrived we noticed how clean this restaurant looked. The decor was calming. We sat at a table very close to the door. The restaurant has been open a week so it was not crowded. We ordered 2x Caesar salads & a caprese salad for appetizers. For entrees, we shared the baked ziti, the vegetable calzone, the chicken pacata, and a chicken francese. Everything tasted delicious. The little one had a bite of everything and enjoyed it all though she favored the chicken pacata. I highly recommend the calzone!! Extra bonus : 10% military discount year round read more

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Our server Lori was such a pleasure. She welcomed us with such great energy, that made the dinning experience all the better. The mussels were absolutely divine in the sauce. They were very spicy. I think I have a medium spice tolerance and I found it very spicy. They did give us a taste of a lemon parsley white sauce to try which was also delicious. The staff is so kind and attentive. Constantly suggesting what to try, and making sure all our foodie needs were met. The calamari was amazing, not oily, or heavy. All the pastas were fantastic. The portions and overall vibe of the spot is mom and pop, home cooking, and a taste of Italy. The owner made sure to greet us and show us kindness. I would highly recommend this establishment, I can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Cucina Alfresco is my new favorite place for pasta. Omg! My dinner was delicious ! I pondered on what I wanted tonight and decided on this spot after recalling seeing it earlier in the day. I'd also seen it pop up multiple times on Yelp over the past few months and today I happened to be in the plaza where it's located on an errand and spotted it. So I'm not shocked that this evening I was craving pasta. Cute, dimly lit place giving the vibes of a pizza spot with a little bit of "upscale DNA". I think it was a dim lights that gave that feel. It's a small spot but can still seat maybe 30-40 people. It's located in the Publix plaza next to Starbucks and Zuru. Plenty of parking available when I arrived around 8:45pm. I ordered Scampi for myself, Piccata for my husband, and Pomodoro for the teenager. I didn't taste the piccata but my daughter's Pomodoro was sweet, full of basil flavor and so yummy. I would definitely order that again for myself. My hubby's piccata looked really nice and he said the chicken was tender, the pasta was cooked perfectly and the piccata sauce was very nice. My Scampi was really good. The shrimp were large and juicy. My pasta was SO FLAVORFUL. I got fantastic hints of white wine, lemon, garlic, and butter and fresh herbs. I asked for spaghetti instead of linguini (personal preference) which made it all the more perfect. The only thing I would change is to cook the shrimp just a teeny bit longer. My shrimp texture was a bit gelatinous but since I got it to-go, I popped it in the air fryer for a few more minutes and that did it! I was in heaven. I can't take off a star for that because the customer service was absolutely amazing and that alone, earned my respect. Everyone was SUPER FRIENDLY! My order came out quickly and was very fresh! This place is a must try! read more

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Chicken parmigiana for take out. Service was nice and the restaurant is cute but the chicken parm was not very good. Very thin and tough. Would not order again. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Chicken parm, spaghetti and rolls. - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Went to Cucina Alfresco to celebrate my birthday with the family. I thought it was too casual and I thought I was going to be disappointed but the food was amazing! Had a terrific bottle of white wine, we had mussels, linguini with clam sauce , fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, seafood pasta , pizza and more. The dessert tiramisu and chocolate cake, all delicious. Went back for pizza night, and tonight did take out with pizza , eggplant and Brussels sprouts. The pizza has a great crust. So happy to have found this restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is delicious! The staff were helpful and friendly. read more

This new Italian place opened up just this week. Came to try it out and had the Penne vodka. It was perfectly al dente and the sauce was very flavorful and classic Italian. I also had an order of the garlic rolls. Yum. Very cute and cozy place, will be back for pizza. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Penne vodka , garlic roll - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

We've been to Cucina Alfresco a couple times now and it's been really good. Everything we've had so far has been excellent, especially the pizza. The meat lovers pizza was amazing and the crust is done perfectly. read more

BEST local pizza ever. I have a gluten allergy and this is the first pizza I've had that I don't get a bad stomach ache or any of my usual symptoms, which shows that the pizza doesn't have a ton of those chemicals in them. Workers are chill and pizza is just always so good fresh AND reheated. Definitely recommend read more

Cucina Alfresco - Large Traditional Cheese Pizza - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

The food was HORRIBLE. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and pena pasta . The breaded chicken was a pre frozen chicken, the sauce tasted like it was from a jar with no additional seasoning . There is NOTHING authentic about this food . Another customer came to pick up pizza and he was so disappointed.He found out that the person that made his first pizza was not the same person that made the pizza he ordered. An Uber Eats driver waited 30 minutes for an order that was ready before I arrived but the lady was looking never asked him if he was being helped and he sat there for 30 mins waiting ( partially his fault). Then another customer wanted to order pizza and was being charge extra to change out topping. He cussed the lady out and left .I took the food home and gave it to a stray dog.... My stomach was hurting all night until I had a very loose bowel movement. NEVER AGAIN‼ read more

What's not to love about this place? The atmosphere is so warm and romantic, the restaurant is clean, staff is friendly, and the food is honestly to die for! Went here for the first time with my bf and had an incredible experience. We had the soup of the day, pasta fagioli, garlic knots, rigatoni alla bolognese, and they even made my bf the chicken parmigiana sandwich during dinner hours since it was slower around closing, which we deeply appreciated. All of the food was served hot and fresh, and full of flavor. The servings were incredibly generous for the price -- I have enough for another meal! Will definitely be making this a weekly spot to visit. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Garlic Rolls - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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It's a small restaurant but the service is incredible the servers are always so friendly and kind. They make you feel at home. Not to mention how delicious the food was. I've never had Italian food this good, it's one of a kind. Definitely recommend!! read more

First time ordering from this place and everyone was happy with their meal. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza, the lasagna, rigatoni bolognese, chicken parm, fettuccini Alfredo, and of course garlic rolls. The garlic rolls weren't what I was expecting which would generally be oily with little chunks of garlic and some other seasonings... these were more on the dry side and didn't hit with a flavor punch right off the bat. They were more subtle but REALLY GOOD. I found myself craving another one after dinner and fortunately there were a couple left. I tried a bite from everyone's meal. There was no stand out for me. It was all executed well and with great flavor. It's hard to come across a place where you can order 5 different meals and have all of them turn out well. Cucina Alfresco delivered. Prices are reasonable as well. We will be back. read more

Cute little restaurant, has outside sitting, food is yummy, great for families or a date night, service could have been better- my waitress could have been a bit more attentive, another draw back the tables are too close together but still comfortable read more

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Amazing Italian classics, great ambience and service. We've been here twice now and I can't seem to break from the veggie calzone. It is abundant and beautiful and served with the tastiest marinara sauce I've ever had. There is real love put into the food, service and atmosphere. A real gift! read more

Great lunch experience, looking forward to trying for dinner. Excellent service, enjoyed the outdoor seating. Amazing pizza and don't skip dessert! read more

Cucina Alfresco - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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I live very close and have eaten here several times. The food and service were very good. The place was very clean which is important to me. Recommended. read more

5/5 - Fantastic Dinner at Cucina Alfresco We had an outstanding experience at Cucina Alfresco in Plantation. From the moment we sat down, our server Antonio set the tone for a great evening--warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He walked us through the specials, offered thoughtful recommendations, and really made us feel taken care of. We started with the Greek salad, which was absolutely fantastic. The dressing was bright, balanced, and so flavorful--one of the best versions we've had. For our mains, we ordered the truffle pizza, a special for the night, and the chicken Parmesan. The truffle pizza was excellent, rich without being heavy, and full of deep, earthy flavor. The chicken Parmesan was very tasty as well--comforting, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The meal also came with garlic rolls and a hot chili sauce, both of which were delicious and surprisingly memorable. The chili sauce added just the right kick without overpowering anything. Overall, a truly wonderful dinner with great food and exceptional service. We will definitely be returning! read more

We ordered out for delivery and the food was very good. We got the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Piccata and the Baked Ziti with a couple of meatball sides. Everything was great, the Ziti was buy one get one free which made for great leftovers. I felt the meatballs (not Nona's) were a bit dense, but very meaty. My daughter loved them anyway. We will definitely order from them again, perhaps dine in since the spot is very cute! read more

Can't beat the service & i can't speak for my dinner but knowing Italian food/taste I won't be going back Sorry read more

Ordered take out last night. We were warmly greeted by a gracious staff. Our order was hot & ready right on time. Most importantly, everything we ordered (chicken parm dinner, meat lovers pizza & meatball app) was DELICIOUS! Very excited to have such a great new place in Plantation. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Hot & crispy meat lovers pizza - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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FOOD IS AMAZING! Chicken parmesan, Pizza, Rigatoni. Everything is fresh and the staff is wonderful. The inside is beautifully laid out perfect and ample lighting too. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Grilled Chicken & Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich and Side Salad - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

The linguine and clams with white sauce has a lot of fresh clams. The calamari is crispy on the outside but soft in the inside. The service was good . The owner even walked us to our car to thank us.the priceless very reasonable. read more

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Our visit started with Lori who provided amazing, friendly and energetic service. The food was delicious; we were greeted with a plate of perfectly cooked garlic rolls. I HIGHLY recommend the Bolognese!! The rest of our party enjoyed their Chicken Parm and Pepperoni Pizza. We will be back to try some more of their tasty options. read more

Everything in the restaurant is polished and clean-mirrors, stainless steel! Our server gave us specialized service. Most of all our food was some of the best Italian food we've had- and we're from Philly & NYC! Highly recommend this modest restaurant! read more

Service is pretty good , very attentive to all the small details. Their food is fresh and their coffee is a good way to end a meal.

First time I have been here and lunch was great. Fantastic meatball parm sub. Everyone was very friendly and service was perfect. I will be back soon. read more

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and great service!! We tried the chicken Marsala, Lasagna and Alfredo pasta. Delicious!!! We will come back read more

Family -run place with Fantastic food. Flavor profile is on point as the family is in the kitchen. Owner operator is very kind and gracious. My new go to for Indian. Has many types of Indian beers (not just kingfisher ). read more

The food rivals all the upper scale restaurants in town, heck, anywhere. Its in a strip mall with with sorta cheesy lettering - makes it look like a run of the mill pizza joint. Its ok inside / but has a few TVs. But then.... The most beautifully plated food is presented....things are looking up.... Then you take the first bite and the world changes!! Its THAT good. And vegetarians and vegans are not an after thought! For sure my newest fav restaurant in Broward. The staff are so friendly. Its super clean and did I mention the food? The food is Las Olas. The price is Plantation shop - a great combo! Will be back soon! We went there for birthday dinners for 3 of us - two guests and Niles - our service dog! We are already planning our return. You must go! read more

Very friendly staff and delicious pizza. They were happy to accommodate my request, and everything was excellent. Highly recommended!

Food was delicious. Definitely a hidden gem. Got the bbq chicken pizza, penne al vodka and baked ziti! Everything was great and service was excellent. Definitely will be back again. read more

Food is always excellent. And the service from the staff and the owner is awesome. The ambience is nice and quiet.

Loved the veal Marsala at Cucina Alfresco, it was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. A small suggestion would be slightly dimmer lighting to make the ambiance even better. read more

Food is amazing. Service is great. Love the ambience simple yet quaint. We have ordered the clams with fettuccine Caesar salad, chicken Parmesan pizza soup everything was really good. I also think he has good price points on the food not overly expensive for what you get. We have been there at least three times in the last two weeks. That's how much we love it. read more

Looking for a new place. Jeannette our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Owner came over to speak to us. Decor and music pleasant. Food excellent. Had baked ziti and spaghetti with bolognese sauce. Will be going back for sure. Highly recommend this new local restaurant! read more