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    Cucina

    4.2 (274 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CUCINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Nycole R.

    I was excited to come try a wine flight, or the frozen sangria that I keep hearing about. However, when we visited, the restaurant was being set up for an event, so they were not serving alcohol. I was bummed about that but figured I'd give the food a try since I was there. My son and I ordered at the counter and then found a seat outside on the patio in the middle of the setup crew. I felt like we might be in the way, but they worked around us. When our food came out, it attracted a swarm of bees, which scared my son (he has a deep fear of those suckers). The staff was quick to assist-first bringing fans to the table to try to scare them away, and then ultimately setting us up with a makeshift table inside when the bees persisted. Crisis averted. The food was fantastic. I enjoyed the salmon and red potatoes while my son had a sandwich and mashed potatoes (yeah, I know.) Everything was delicious and I appreciated their flexibility to accommodate us amidst the hustle and bustle of the event setup. I'd love to return during normal operation to get a feel for how things work on a regular day. And to try that wine flight.

    AmyLiccet N.

    Overall not super satisfied with our experience when it comes to food. The service and ambiance was great! However we did a multiple course meal and all the food options just fell flat for me. I was very excited to try out this restaurant and I am planning on giving it another chance because everyone always talks about how great it is but this time personally it did not hit the spot and wasn't anything great. I am hoping it was just a weird one time thing!

    Corynn B.

    We had SUCH a magical night here! We originally came because we heard they have frozen rose/sangria and we were so excited that a place in Salt Lake City offered those. It was the first thing both of us ordered, and they were both delicious. We got there around 8pm and it was the perfect temperature to sit on the patio. Our server was AMAZING - I didn't catch her name but she was wonderful. The owner was around as well and was bopping around and chatting with the tables, and he was so lovely to chat with! A huge thank you to him for taking the time to chat. The food was phenomenal. We were truly blown away. I got the porcini fettucine and my partner got the bison steak. Everything was so intentionally thought out and delicious. We each got a scoop of ice cream for dessert and the flavors were so interesting. My partner got the mole which was chocolatey and had a savory kick to it. I got their spruce tip ice cream and holy crap - it was just delicious, I can't even describe the flavor. So refreshing and interesting. Truly one of the best dining experiences I've had in SLC. I can't believe I haven't been here before. We will definitely be back.

    Mac and cheese and beet salad.
    Jeanine N.

    Love this place. The food. The service. The ambiance. We drive all the way uptown from Lehi just to eat the meatloaf sandwich. It is divine. All of the salads and side offerings are homemade and delicious- everything from orzo to beet salad. They also have wine pairing dinners here.

    Chocolate tartlet
    Jenni M.

    We went to Cucina Wine Bar for date night dinner tonight. Overall the service was lovely, the food was high class, and every plate was artfully crafted. We had an early reservation and opted for the dining room, but they also have a lovely patio, which has a nice vibe due to being tucked away in the avenues. We sat down with the expectation we'd be sharing a few appetizers and some entrees with wine, but the server let us know they had a tasting menu ($80/person), and we were wanted to try a lot of different things, so we opted for that. The portions were pretty small, and I could see a lot of people leaving here hungry, but I would say the quality and experience were worth it. We opted to pair wine as well ($30 extra/person), and I would highly recommend it as they picked the perfect pairings per course. You can see the breakdown of the dishes in my menu photo. My favorite bite of the night was the crab cake, but the bison striploin was a close second--super tender with a mix of different flavors and textures to accompany it. The bill came in around $280, which is quite pricey, but we knew it would be. Compared to our $400+ we spent at Table X, this would be a great, more affordable alternative for a high class meal. If you prefer large portions, this ain't the place for you.

    Almond croissant
    Gretel T.

    Came back for dinner and it was wonderful! Everything we got from the menu was delicious and portions were adequate. My favorite was the mushroom dish. Don't skip dessert!

    Inedible pecan bar with raw dough (that's not frosting)
    Hali O.

    We used to absolutely love cucina and were frequent patrons, but they've gone downhill recently. My husband and I ordered the Thanksgiving dinner to go, advertised as a meal to heat at home for $60. We figured it would serve two at that price and offer some unique flavors. Clearly, we were wrong, as we opened the order to find one roll, one dessert, one scoop of mashed potatoes. The biggest item in the order was the container of bland gravy. We had expected phenomenal flavors and perhaps trusted too much based on prior experiences. Save your money and go elsewhere.

    Anika P.

    I LOVED Cucina. The ambiance up in the Aves is always a cool, young feel. This restaurant is a little gem that quietly sits in this excellent neighborhood and the food is delicious. The night we went, there weren't many other customers so we were well taken care of. Great service and staff. I got the seared tuna and I absolutely loved the yummy sauce and delicious rice paired with it. I would go back in a heartbeat to try this dish once again. We also tried the pizza and steak dish. They were both very good. There are lots of different meal options that can please all sorts of taste palates. I look forward to going back.

    Hannah F.

    Had a lovely experience at Cucina last night with a bunch of my friends! When I saw that Cucina had released a limited-time only Budget Tasting Menu, I immediately started asking my friends who would like to join me to try it out. I ended up having 10 friends saying they'd like to join me. I was shocked. The reservation was made over the phone with ease and the afternoon before the evening we arrived, Cucina called me just to double check the size of my party. I appreciated that they were so on top of it. When we arrived to Cucina, we were quickly greeted and served by Eddie. Eddie took care of my friends and I the entire night. He recommended this amazing red wine, Dunham Trutina. He made us laugh, he was so kind, and even graciously split up our bill between our group even though he was so busy that night. He was such a gem. The food was incredible. I loved it all. My favorite by far was the beautiful and flavorful Sesame Ahi Tataki. Chef Joey - I'm in awe of you and your food. Please, please, please do this Budget Tasting Menu again! I'd highly recommend you go to Cucina, you will be so glad you did, and I hope you're lucky enough to get Eddie as your server!

    Stuffed Portobello mushroom and quinoa salad! Just epic!!!
    Raul M.

    This is my favorite place for brunch, the quality of food and the flavor are unmatched. Seriously this is the best place if you area real foodie! Not to mention how beautiful the place is and how amazing the staff is !

    Sugared double chocolate Brownie

    Great price with healthy food options. Nice place to choose your seating as well with indoors or outdoors.

    Dianna T.

    Food was incredible. The server gave great wine suggestions. We were all blown away by our meals and desserts. The ambiance is very warm, cozy, and a hidden gem in downtown avenues. Creative ingredients and dishes your mouth will thank you.

    Dessert
    Mehak J.

    Made a dinner reservation to celebrate a new job! Took a bottle of wine with us :) Ordered the lions mane mushroom under a brick for the vegetarian option and it was tasty! Salad was average. Ordered two desserts because they both sounded equally interesting and they did not disappoint The outdoor patio and perfect weather at the beginning of summer made for a perfect evening. Their patio is dog friendly and we took our dog with us

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    Great food and friendly service. a little pricey...I went there during lunch time. Felt a little like a cafeteria...

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    Best dinner I've ever had, no joke. We went in at random just to try it out. It is expensive but to us it was worth it

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    Ask the Community - Cucina

    Are there gluten free options for those with celiac?

    There are gluten-free options marked on the menu. To be extra safe just mention it to your server. Unlike a lot of other restaurants, they won't be upset instead they will rise to the occasion and exceed your expectations.

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    They didn't have any solid vegetarian entrees and featured tallow in several of their vegetable…read moredishes. So really looking for guidance, I asked the server for vegetarian recommendations and then she came back that they had just gotten some lion's mane mushroom in and the chef could create a dish just for me also including rice and peppers. In fact, we saw him walk by our table with his hands full of said ingredients. I love that the feature local and seasonal ingredients and really showed off their scratch made capabilities by creating a unique dish on the fly. My favorite item was the mushroom toast!

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    Local mushrooms with beluga lentils - perfect seasoning and light crunch texture. An unusual but delicious find!
    Local mushrooms with beluga lentils - perfect seasoning and light crunch texture. An unusual but delicious find!
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