We came with a pretty big group of 8-10 people, mostly girls ready for a fun night out and some dancing at Cucina Palm Beach. They were still moving tables around when we got in line, which should've been our first warning sign that the night was going to operate on "Palm Beach time." Now, my club-line era officially expired sometime around low-rise jeans and flip phones, but the group really wanted to go, so I didn't want to be the Debbie No-Dancing Downer. Even though the line wasn't that long, it still took a solid 20-30 minutes to get inside because they kept letting "VIP" people skip ahead. Apparently everyone in Palm Beach is either a VIP, dating a VIP, or pretending to be one. There's no cover charge, which at first feels generous... until you realize they automatically add a 20% gratuity to your bill. The place is so dark inside that you practically need night-vision goggles to read the check, so none of us noticed and almost our entire group tipped another 18-20% on top of it. By the end of the night, we tipped enough to personally fund someone's boat payment. Nearly 40% in gratuity is wild. Then came the bathroom experience. No running water in the sinks, no hand sanitizer... nothing. So apparently we were all just expected to raw dog public restroom germs and head straight back to the dance floor. YIKES. The best part of the night was honestly the people watching. It felt like a live taping of Real Housewives of Palm Beach: designer outfits, dramatic entrances, suspiciously overfilled faces, and enough Botox in the room to stop time itself. Absolutely entertaining. The music was actually pretty good, but the place was so packed there was barely room to dance. At one point I think I burned more calories trying to squeeze past people than actually moving to the music. If you're looking for a true dance floor, this probably isn't it unless your dance style is "slight shoulder movement while holding a drink." read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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My wife and I definitely had a 5 star dining experience, including our server Daniel. He was engaging and knowledgeable, and I trusted his recommendations. I had won another Instagram giveaway. I made a 5:30 pm Saturday reservation. Parking along the street was free. I was going to use valet , but that service wasn't available at that time. Daniel informed us about the happy hour cocktail and food prices, all basically 10 bucks. I had a delicious whiskey sour, but they used a lime as a garnish. Who garnishes a whiskey sour with a lime? We ordered the arancini for our appetizer. Taleggio filled, crispy rice balls with pecorino and black truffle crema (3 pieces). So good. For dinner I ordered the lobster fettuccini , and my wife ordered the Aussie Wagyu short rib. Both delicious and both paired perfectly with a glass of wine. We were not going to get dessert, but what the hell , I have a gift card, so we went with the French donuts with a berry sauce and melted chocolate. They were amazeballs . Prices may be a little on the high side, but definitely worth it when every bite is delicious. read more

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Fabulous service; Our waiter was amazing. The food was great! The cocktails were delicious with even cuter names. The decor was beautiful too. Loved the chandelier lighting. It was a lovely evening out. I would highly recommend checking them out and taking advantage of their Happy Hour. read more

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Service by Jocelyn was great. For 4 gals we shared lobster fettuccine, short rib, swordfish and Brussel sprouts. We told them it was my cousins bday and they came with lights and sign as well as comped dessert (tiramisu). The banana special was good too Recommend! read more

I visited after happy hour at Lola 41, and it definitely wasn't so much my vibe. There were a decent amount of people there, and it felt like the staff at the bar was having a hard time accommodating everyone. The pizza was a bit too salty for my liking, and one shot of tequila for over $20 seemed a bit excessive read more

MEATBALLS prime brisket & milk fed veal with tomato brasato, shaved pecorino, crostini, three for $19. This was one of the best meatballs we have ever had. Meatball was dense yet airy if that makes sense. This is definitely a must. Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: ORDER ORDER CRISPY CALAMARI calabrese pepper tomato sauce & lemon sauce $25. Fried calamari was undercooked like not fried enough and the portion was extremely small. There was 7-10 fried calamari rings and the presentation was odd. The price did not justify the portion. Rating: 1/5 Recommendation: Do not order! CUCINA HOUSE tomato, cucumber, mixed greens, onions, fennel, avocado 19 | large for sharing $25. The salad was just okay. The different flavors combined didn't make sense. All veggies were fresh. I added a piece of my meatball and it was much better. Rating: 2/5 Recommendation: Do not order! RIGATONI ALLA VODKA tomato, onion, parmigiano $29. Pasta was perfection probably one of the best we have had Cucina takes al dente to a whole another level. The alla vodka sauce lacked prosciutto and $30 for pasta is just tacky. Rating: 4/5 Recommendation: Order AUSSIE WAGYU SHORT RIB fork tender, thirty six hour braised beef with black truffle pomme purée, exotic mushrooms & red wine sugo $55. These short ribs were to die for. The fresh parsley was very heavy. We picked off put to the side. The ribs melt in your mouth. Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: ORDER ORDER SALTIMBOCCA tender veal or chicken breast cutlets with prosciutto, organic spinach and taleggio cheese, white wine pan sauce, vegetables & pomme puree $39. This was sneaky good. The three of us ended up loving this dish the best. Under the veal was a nice surprise mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The veal was so tender the sauce was so rich not heavy. Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: ORDER ORDER We had 2 desserts I can't recall what we ordered as I'm not big on dessert. The food overall did not disappoint all of the dinners were rich and bursting with unexpected flavors. Service was excellent. Waitress provided recommendations and brought all the dishes out very quickly. There was a woman lurking in the corner on a laptop she might have been an owner pretending to work. Employees seemed to be walking on eggshells- the vibe was strange. The restaurant turns into a club/lounge. The drinks were very good just expensive. Restaurant is very expensive especially the drinks $20-$50 each drink. When I visit agin, Meatballs would be the only appetizer we would order and all of the dinners. Instead of mixed drinks I would probably do a bottle of wine. Hopefully that woman won't be lurking/working in the corner. #cucina #palmbeacheats #palmbeachfoodie #cucinapalmbeach #floridaeats #floridafood #floridafoodie #ItalianFL #italianpalmbeach #impossibletraveler #southflorida #authenticitalian read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Wall decor - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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This place has a really fun and unique concept that really make it stand out: at 10pm they scoop up all the tables and open up the area to become a club. Even as someone who doesn't drink or enjoy going to a club, I think this is such a fun concept that can really bring a second layer of enjoyment to your group get together. I went here with a group of 22 people and I have to say, the staff and the kitchen didn't miss a beat. Cups never ran dry, our food was out hot and on time with plenty to go around. The food wasn't mind blowing good, but it was better than mid. I wouldn't say you would come here for their excellent food, more so the convenience of being and to seat large parties while still getting great service and a fun ending to the evening. If it's not your jam, be sure to skiddle by 10 (like me) but even I'll admit, my booty started grooving as they began the transition. Great concept and great experience! read more

This place is in the hustle and bustle of West Palm Beach and has a vibe of a late night beach party. The food was really good and hit the spot for a nice Italian restaurant. The only thing I'd do differently is not get seated by the specials and stuck with the "original" menu only because I'm having some fomo on not ordering the buratta ravioli! The frito misto was good with a light flavorful batter but I'll likely not get it again because the shrimps were hard to eat. The waitress warned us but I was thinking it would be larger shrimps not baby ones. The sorrentino was unique and good but had just a little too much truffle for my liking, I'd also would have loved to have had some kind of starch to go with it. The ragu bolognese was amazing, the pasta was fresh and the sauce was flavorful. It's what you want in a ragu bolognese. read more

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This has been one of my favorite places for years. Had a very disappointing experience this week. They are using crappy tequila; dos Camino and Don Julio. They are being sued for misrepresenting the ingredients and adding sugars and other junk. Tuna tacos had to be sent back. Come on cucina! read more

Do NOT come here if you are an LGBTQ person. Was told I couldn't come in because of the dress code (was wearing Hermes sandals). That was fine, but then they let me in as soon as they saw I was with a bachelorette of 8 people. When they did let me in, one of the bouncers pulled me aside and told me to drink water despite several women in short dresses being far more inebriated. Do not give this place your business if you are an ally of the LGBTQ community. You will not be prioritized unless you're a drunk gal with a short dress xo read more

The service was good. The food gave people food poisoning. It was over 80 degrees in the restaurant. Wouldn't recommend

The chicken parm, pizza and really everything on the menu are top tier delicious. Everyone needs to experience dinner then the club at Cucina. It will help you grow up in life. Wesley, Alex, and the whole staff do an amazing job. read more

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I visited Cucina last Thursday for Happy Hour. Had their pizza and meatballs. I enjoyed the food. Met few folks along the way and stayed for after hours DJ. Jess the bartender is awesome Julia too. Went again Saturday night for the DJ Scene. Awesome read more

Cute hole in the wall in Palm Beach! The surrounding area is absolutely gorgeous, safe and luxurious. It's located right over the bridge in Palm Beach, with free 2 hour parking right across the street or free valet. Food wise, we went for happy hour and it's was very tasty! Everything on the happy hour menu is about $12-14 including drinks, so for a happy hour it is still a touch pricey. The arancini is a must order! It's absolutely delightful. Service wise, everyone was very nice and treated us with respect. Food and drinks came out within a reasonable time frame. I hear at night it turns into more of a "club" scene with a DJ. I will have to come back and expiernece it. read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Happy Hour - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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Service! Incredible! So grateful for creating a most memorable birthday for our dear friend. Margarita pizza. Delish. The crust was near perfection. The sauce; sweet & light. The tomato & basil brought the flavors together. I also tried the impossi-bowl which was also very tasty. It was like a deconstructed burger (salad). Desserts were incredible. The banana bread pudding & dark chocolate panned cotta; WOW. Absolutely enjoyed seeing the remodel too. It has been a while since I even stepped foot inside Cucina & I'm most glad we did. Thanh's for a phenomenal experience. We appreciate you. read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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Fun place! I was looking for a spot that was alive on a Thursday night, which can be difficult if you're not in Miami. This place did not disappoint. The DJ was awesome. We didn't try any food, but I had an espresso martini which was very good. If you're not into the club scene, but are looking for a late party vibe on a Thursday, this is the spot. It is a bit of a younger crowd, (we are in our 40's) but it's not ratchet and the girlies dress up at least. Great place for a bachelorette party after dinner. There were about 3 going on. Pricy too, but to be somewhat expected in Palm Beach island. I plan to go back and try the food. read more

What a great place! Great ambiance - wait staff EXCELLENT and the food WONDERFUL! I brought my guests visiting and they loved it - YOU will too ! read more

Went for my friend's bachelorette party and had such a fun time. Pizza and drinks were amazing...can't even tell you what exactly we ordered but it was good! Only down side was how loud it was in the restaurant, could barely have a conversation with the girls next to me. Honestly that was ok tho, we were high on good vibes and making sure our BRIDE was happy! read more

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LOVE this place - a definite Palm Beach favorite for us. Some places on the 'island' are overly bougee, slightly obnoxious, or unapproachable - but Cucina is fantastic in every way. The bartenders are not only great at their job/knowledgeable about the menu, but they're really nice, and caring. Their cocktail list kicks a$$, and the food we had on our last outing was excellent. Upon seating and ordering some cocktails, they gave us some warm, olive oil drizzled bread, which was amazing. For a starter, we split the burrata ravioli which was excellent - the cheese was really fresh and creamy, and the sauce was very flavorful. For a main, I had the Sorrentino chicken, which came breaded, with a lot of mushrooms, and cheese, and a slight truffle taste over pasta, as recommended by the waitress. My boyfriend had the Aussie Wagyu Short Rib, which he obsessed over. We were totally in a food coma after this meal. The bartenders came over to us multiple times asking how we liked everything. Last time we were here, we sat 5 feet away from Matt Ryan, and my gf sat drooling over him for almost 2 hours. LOL. It's definitely a fun spot. I heard it gets pretty crazy late night too! read more

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A long overdue review, but dined there on valentines this year 2024 and had such a pleasant and wonderful experience. The ambiance was quiet for a holiday and really made the setting feel more intimate. We were greeted by our server Daniel who took it upon himself to listen to our interests in cuisine and recommended some of the house speciality dishes that ended up blowing us away. This is our third time dining at Cucina Palm Beach and we always leave more than happy to return. We went ahead and ordered the Carmella di pasta appetizer as recommended by Daniel and it was amazing. The medley of sweet but savory flavors melts in your mouth along with the sheep's milk burrata that was stuffed into the pastas. It was warm, gooey, and delicious. Following up we shared the Sorrentino chicken dish for a meal. The portions are a good size and each meal packs a punch of flavors. Throughout our dining experience, Daniel checked in to make sure everything was going well and kept our alcoholic beverages and waters topped up. It was exceptional service anticipating our needs and maintaining that fine dining feel while keeping the mood light, comical and made to feel at home. We will certainly continue to return to Cucina and would look forward to dining again with Daniel as our server. It's quality employees that help make a great restaurant and memorable experience. Thank you Cucina Palm Beach, and Daniel, for the greatness you continue to serve to your guests. read more

Cucina Palm Beach - CARMELLA DI PASTA - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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Had a 6pm reservation for 6. We were 15 min late for reservation and they still had a table. Great place! This place had yummy food, chicken parm, fresh caught fish and chicken was delish. Desserts were small. For seating there is inside and outside, plus there is a whole back area for seating too. It starts to get dimly lit around 6:30pm with loud music, So it is hard for conversation but it's a hip place! read more

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What can i say? I love Cucina. I've been coming here for over a decade. Service was great. Love the ambiance read more

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I just love this place! If we're going out, it's to Cucina. Food is delicious, drinks are amazing, and the atmosphere is unmatched. Also, the manager (her name is slipping my mind) is wonderful! She's always walking around checking on people. Top tier service! This Palm Beach staple is a must-visit if you're here for a good time. read more

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Always Fabulous Cuisine and Staff!! Our Favorite place on the Island!! We hold all our special occasions there!! The Ambiance is Warm and Friendly! Can't be beat!!! read more

Angel the bartender makes the best old fashioned on Palm beach! I also love ordering a pizza Togo.

The food was delicious. It actually made me cheat on a cleanse. And it was worth it. The service was really nice. And it have great ambiance. My son took my husband and I here to celebrate my husband's solo art show. read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Pollo Parm - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

Vibe Review: Best place on the island to go out for drinks and dance. Good bottle service and bartenders are next level. Food Review: expected better. read more

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Loved it here! Very welcoming and fun! Great menu with great variety from creative to traditional! Went for my birthday! Very accommodating for party of 8 Service was spot on! Surprise Happy Birthday song by wait staff was soooooo fun and appreciated! Will return again for sure! read more

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First time visiting Cucina. We made a reservation for Dec 24. The ambience was really nice. The hosts were friendly and our server as well. It was a busy night so I understand our drinks took a little bit longer. We ordered the Pollo Parm and it was good but the best plate was the AUSSIE WAGYU SHORT RIBs. Also the dessert was great! We ordered what I believe was the Panna Cotta. Drinks were ok... my girlfriend didn't like her Whatthemelon cocktail but I liked the Beachcumber. Not sure if I will coma back soon... read more

Cucina Palm Beach - AUSSIE WAGYU SHORT RIB $55 (Dinner) Really good! - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

. . . I liked the area and location of this restaurant It is nice. The restaurant is located in an area that is easy to find. I saw plenty of street parking around. The restaurant also has valet parking. . . . I came for a birthday celebration. This place is a perfect place for a celebration. The restaurant is not so big but it has good food and atmosphere. The restaurant turns lively after dark. A live DJ takes over I was told you could go dancing inside. . . . We ate family style. I got lucky that I got to sample so many dishes yesterday. I thought the food was excellent. . . The Meatballs are a must-try. They taste homemade and very good. I would rename them to OMG good meatballs lol. One of the best I've had. They are light and full of flavor. The veal and brisket made a big difference in taste. One of my favorites here. . . . The Crispy Calamari was my favorite thing here. The seasoning used was perfect. This dish was addicting. We all could not stop eating it. . . The margarita pizza and Rigatoni Alla Vodka both good. The pizza crust tasted fresh. It was a good pizza with the right amount of cheese. . . . The Pollo Parm was a little dry. It was overcooked. It was okay. It had a thin layer of parm on top. . . . The King Salmon was delicious and perfectly cooked. This was one of my favorite things. It had great flavor and texture. A delicious fish and another favorite thing here lol. . . The Zeppole tasted good. It was like a fried doughnut hole. I liked it. The texture was good, not too sweet. I only wish I had more room for more. . . . . They do a thing here for birthdays with lights and signs. I had a great time here. . . . . read more

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We were looking for a place to go after dibner, and we stumble at Cucina since it says dance club on Yelp. We sat at the bar had drinks. Crowds are younger and hip and the music is good. Later in the night, they took the chairs and table and the music crank up. It's a fun place. read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

This restaurant was near our hotel, only a block away. We came here for happy hour around 5pm and ordered brisket hamburger with fries from their happy hour menu. The burger was good, but wish it had some veggies like lettuce and tomatoes. My friend who ordered the chicken sandwich had lettuce and tomatoes in hers. Now with the alcohol it gets expensive. The beer was reasonably priced, but they charge extra $15 for Tito's. I wish the waiter/waitress who kept changing throughout the empty restaurant would've told us in advance. My friend couldn't even drink it because she said it tasted like sink water which means they didn't put much alcohol in her vodka soda. We personally wouldn't come back here. Our tab came out around $100 including tip & tax for 3 orders of burgers/chicken sandwich and fries with one alcohol drink for happy hour. Go somewhere else if possible. read more

Cucina Palm Beach - They charge extra $15 for Tito's - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

HAPPY HOUR!!!!!! So good, we love Jess, the bartender, delicious drinks + food! They fry their food in beef tallow and it makes all the difference in flavor and crispness. read more

My new place to Go Excellent find on a perfect sunny day Food A+ so much fun Jackie S read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Carol and Jackie - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

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Food was good but service was terrible! Clientele was trash and they catered to their trashy clientele. NOT worth spending the money at this low class establishment! read more

Excellent dinner at the bar, great service and staff were all wonderful especially being later in the evening. Went back on a Thursday and WOW totally different vibe but great for dancing and people watching!! read more

We decided to try this place for an early dinner. Our server did a great job. We started with the meatball appetizer (3 pieces) and burrata ravioli (5 pieces). Both of these were delicous! Followed up with the Nonna's meatball pizza. The crust was thin & crispy. The meatballs are so good!! read more

Cucina Palm Beach - Nonna's meatball pizza - Italian Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

We have been looking for a new spot since Blue Martini closed down. A spot that had the same type of vibe that Blue did. So one day while searching around, we landed on their information. We decided to give it a try, calling up, and we were greeted by Trish. After a few seconds of talking on the phone, she convinced us to come in. To not drag out this review, I will say our first experience was pretty phenomenal. We did get there before the late-night crowd came in, so I can only comment on our time beforehand. The bartenders were attentive, enjoyed talking, food was hot, live DJ and they had a happy hour menu that consisted of food and drinks that started at 4. We have been back several times and we have enjoyed ourselves each time we have been there. We have sat at the bar, indoor, and outdoor/patio seating. Each time we have received the same level of service and the food being just as consistent. read more

Wow. I was invited to a kiss me Thursday party and I left completely disgusted. This place is like if Jeffrey Epstein we're a restaurant. Grossly packed with old men looking to feed drugs and compliments to young ladies. The food was better than I expected but the atmosphere was gross to say the least. Palm Beach Island is it's own world and this is a beacon. read more

Blaring music, terrible service, and a bridge and tunnel crowd. Filed with New Jersey people hanging out in West Palm Beach looking to hang out on the island for a while. We tried it because the Leopard Lounge was closed. Decent drink. Not a craft cocktail. Don't feel the need to come back. Save yourself the hassle ! read more