DUE' CUCINA @ TOTEM LAKE Parking is available on the street, and there are usually a few spots right in front of the restaurant if you're lucky enough to grab one. You can also park in the larger Totem Lake shopping area near Trader Joe's and the surrounding shops, where there is typically plenty of parking available. Unless you're visiting on a busy weekend, finding a spot usually is not much of an issue. I've actually been to their Redmond location before, so I already had a good idea of what to expect. The ordering process is very customizable, allowing you to choose your noodles, sauce, toppings, and other add ons. It's a great option if you're a picky eater or simply want to try something different and create a meal that fits your preferences. I always order the pesto pasta because their pesto sauce is absolutely delicious. The ingredients taste fresh, and the portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. The staff was very friendly during my visit, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. This is definitely more of a casual grab and go type of restaurant. You clean up after yourself, and the service is quick, making it a great choice for a lunch break or a casual meal with a friend. Overall, it's a simple, convenient spot with good food and plenty of customization options read more

Good service and food isn't bad! The meatballs were very soft (almost too soft for me but that's preference) and the pasta is good. Definitely better for dine in than take out. The pasta are still heavy for me but good in moderation. Negroni received positive feedback too! Vibe is casual and good for families. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This pasta lab located at Totem Lake is serving up fresh made pasta and sauces. You pick the pasta shape of your liking and then choose the sauce you want the pasta to be cooked in. A simple concept that seems to work, and seems to attract a lot of customers. We were a party of 4 and we each picked our own pasta meal. For starters, we shared the burrata salad. It had fresh basil, pesto, fine nuts, and of course, the creamy burrata on top of fresh mixed greens. The flavors were just jiving together and I wish I could have it every day. For my main, I had the short rib ragu with fettuccine. The sauce was deep in flavor. The short rib ragu paired well with the al dente fettuccine. Each pasta is served with a garlic focaccia bread. The restaurant's ambiance is casual and yet the food being served up in the kitchen is elevated for a fast casual establishment. It's a shame that only locations are based in Seattle, Washington area. Although, they may have opened a new location in TX. At any rate, Dué Cucina is doin something right. read more

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Beef Meatballs for the win!! So aside from this awesome place now having Chicken Meatballs they also have Beef Meatballs, and they are so tasty. We tried a little of everything the beef ragu 5/5 the beef meatballs 5/5 tofu with mushrooms and truffle 4/5 and the Milanese sandwich 4/5 (yes they have sandwiches now!) It's a great place to grab a meal with family, service is fairly quick, gets a bit warm sometimes but perhaps they didn't have the A/C's working just yet. Will be back read more

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Due Cucina delivers consistently on quality pasta at a reasonable price. Definitely an old reliable for a casual meal that doesn't break the bank. I swung by on a Saturday night with some friends after 8PM and the store was pretty empty, but it sounds like they might have stopped doing open seating recently. Carbonara (4.5/5): Definitely the best of their pasta options. Super crunchy bits of guanciale with a super creamy, cheesy sauce. Thick and satisfying, especially with their bucatini if that's available. Polpette and Ragu (3.75/5): Tried these a couple times and they aren't bad, but don't blow my mind. The creamier options are just much richer and the tomato sauces are just a bit standard. Porchetta Sandwich (2/5): The sandwich is not good. Stick to the pasta. The fillings were cold, which was surprising, and while I actually quite liked the eggplant and green chimichurri-esque sauce, the focaccia is a crime. Insanely dry and not fluffy. Tiramisu (4.25/5): Actually, super delicious and comes in an adorable little mug. Not overly sweet, great light cream and melt in your mouth sponge, with a great balance of flavors. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Porchetta Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Second time here, love the food and atmosphere. Love the fresh pastas and sauces. Ordered this tincture spinach ravioli and it did not disappoint. Quick service clean place. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Spinach ravioli - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Cool owner and pretty good pasta nice texture. It's not knock your socks off but fair for the price and easy read more

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Delicious food with friendly service that doesn't break the bank. There were four of us on our last visit and we got to try a variety of pastas and the porchetta sandwich. We love to eat family style, so it was nice to sample a wide range. My daughter loves the carbonara. The mushroom and truffle oil with spaghetti could have been more truffle-y. The porchetta sandwich had good flavors with the crispy focaccia, tender porchetta and marinated eggplant. Pasta is cooked al dente. If you want the pasta cooked longer, let them know. Order from the kiosk. This is a great location, especially when visiting Evergreen Hospital just up the hill. There are so many amenities in the Totem Lake Village. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Enjoyed being able to pick your pasta/sauce/meat and make your dish your own. The meal was tasty but nothing incredible. The place is super busy and so there is no longer open seating. The manager seemed a little on edge with the rush, and the fact people weren't used to having to wait to be seated. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Due Cucina has quickly become my favorite affordable Italian option in the Seattle area. They always have fresh in-house made pasta, super friendly service, and an open pasta making area to watch the chefs in action. This particular location in Totem Lake is no different, boasting a welcoming interior and plenty of great food. Ordering is easy via the kiosks in front. Unlike other restaurants that rely on kiosks and feel entirely impersonal, at Due Cucina, the FOH employees actually interact with customers and are happy to answer any questions. Seating can be a bit of a pain though - we were lucky in that a table cleared up right after we placed our order. For this trip, we ordered two dishes: Polpette w/ Creste Di Gallo ($13.90) - This dish comes with four beef meatballs, all of which soft and tender, and pleasing to eat. They are quite airy, made with very finely pressed meat emulsified in filler, giving a meaty and somewhat fresh herbal flavor. They are soft but not spongy like a commercial frozen meatball, so they still have a bit of substance to them. The balls seem to be handmade, given how they aren't perfect spheres. The pasta, creste di gallo in this case, comes as 1 star firmness, the least al dente option, by default. I would consider it to be similar to most Italian restaurants in firmness. The sauce is nice with a good mixture of cooked down tomatoes and herbs. It's not too acidic and has a well developed flavor with plenty of umami. I'd say the salt levels are a bit too high for my tastes and definitely way higher than any homemade sauce. Still good though! (5/5) Basil Pesto w/ Casarecce ($13.90) - Casarecce is kind of like gemelli. It's cooked to 2 star firmness, so it definitely gives a very firm bite, firmer than most other places. The casarecce isn't the most consistent in size, with some pieces being shorter or longer, and with some pieces not being as tightly twisted as others. This means the cook isn't the most even as well, so some pieces are maybe closer to 3* firmness, and some closer to 1*. I would probably not get this pasta shape again due to the inconsistency. Otherwise, the dish is quite good. The pasta is tossed in a fresh basil pesto and sprinkled with additional parmigiano reggiano, not to mention the slow roasted cherry tomatoes adorning the top, boosting even further the salty umami qualities of the pesto. It all comes together into a flavorful bite. (4/5) I happened to notice they had a jar of Sichuan peppercorns in the kitchen and asked the chef about it. Apparently they use it in the cacio e pepe! That's definitely something I'll have to try in the future. A hearty lunch for two at an Italian place for well under $40 after tax and tip. Not to mention an additional 20% discount from buying gift cards at Costco. This is the best quality to price ratio for pasta in the area. There's no need for me to further wax poetic about this small Seattle-based chain. It's a restaurant that I will definitely be revisiting time and time again. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms read more

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Came here on a Sunday night and it wasn't too busy. Love the super casual vibe here. We have a toddler and dining at a nice Italian restaurant would not fly. We were greeted by a really nice worker, Ryan? He was definitely giving manager vibes. I never dined in before especially here so he gave us the spiel of how the process worked. We got the kids meal which included regular portion of noodles (so worth it to have left overs) plus a juice. They even had stickers for kiddos. A nice added bonus. I got the mushroom truffle pasta and my husband got the lasagna. We also got a side of meatballs and focaccia. Focaccia is perfect for dipping. Food came out pretty quickly which is great for a hungry toddler. Pasta had the perfect al dente texture. Would definitely come back! read more

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Really fast and friendly service here. They were packed when I came around dinner time on a Saturday but they made sure to get everyones name down and get you seated as soon as possible. Food to order was good and it was very good value. None of it wowed me but I would recommend this place for good value and fresh and enjoyable food. The sandwich was big and had a lot of meat but could use some more sauce or seasoning. The salad was great. The restaurant had tons of seating. You pick up your food at the kitchen counter and grab your own utensils and water! read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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The carbonara with gluten free noodles looked and tasted like kraft Mac and cheese... the noodles were very undercook and the sauce was on the bland side. The only thing that was good was the additional chicken meatballs I added in. It was soft and seasoned well. Luckily you can tell them to adjust the cooking time of your noodles, I believe. And there's plenty of seats, large portions, and free water cups. It's also conveniently located at the mall. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Carbonara with chicken meatballs and gluten free noodles - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I mean it's great for what it is. The concept is cool (freshly made pasta), the execution is pretty good, the service is good...but I just can't give it a five because the food and flavor is just ok. It's not because of this particular place, it's just the franchise flavors and the owner has no control over that! read more

Share tables if it gets too crowded since limited seating especially at lunch. Self serve and bus yourself. They make their own pasta so that's fun to watch. Ordered the short rib pasta and that was good. Also got the carbonara but it was extremely salty. The sauce was salty and the bacon was hard blocks of salt. Pasta is cooked very firm normally. Maybe you can add a note on the kiosk to cook more if you want the regular pasta softness. Modern decorations. read more

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Came right back to try the Bolognese with non-protein pasta, and it's by far better than the protein version. Sad to not get the extra gains, but the much better taste and texture compensates (although the Al dente pasta is still pretty chewy and stiff which isn't necessarily a bad thing). Also ordered the carbonara and burrata. The latter was delicious but the former, while good, doesn't taste like a traditional carbonara. I'm adding that last star, with the caveat that I'd recommend staying away from the protein pasta. read more

This is a great fast casual Italian restaurant that I go when I am craving pasta. You order at the counter and then there is a screen that lets you know when the order is ready to pick up. I believe everything is made from scratch and the ingredients taste fresh and delicious. They offer a variety of different pastas and sauces and add-ons so you can customize to your liking. read more

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This is an excellent Italian Restaurant. The pasta is fresh and delicious, and the cannolis (I tried both the chocolate and pistachio) are outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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had an excellent time dining here for dinner! staff was very friendly and welcomed us in. if you're taking out. you can head straight up to the register, otherwise depending on when you come by, there may be a bit of a wait as tables open up. pasta was excellent, definitely quite al dente with good flavor. if you prefer your pasta more soft, they also are able to do this upon request. i got the short rib ragu and throughly enjoyed the flavor, i also quite liked that you could customize the pasta they use. my only complaint is that i think the portion could have had more food for the price, but there was a good ratio of pasta to meat, which i appreciate. ambiance is quite nice as well, good decor and vibe around the place, great spot for a date! overall: 8.5/10 taste: 9/10 price: 8/10 read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Short Ribs Ragu' - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Affordable pasta shop. I liked the ambiance too even though it's a self serve restaurant. Always loved the salads here. The dressing is very balanced. The pasta sauces were really heavy and cheesy so not my favorite read more

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Pasta was just what I was hoping for which was homemade pasta al dente! The Chef/cook took my order and helped me choose a pasta perfect for the sauce I preferred. The place is simple for a nice plate of pasta without the fuss of sit down dining getting you on your way. read more

We both ordered the carbonara. The noodles were great but they cooked the pork to a point that it was tasteless and crunchy. It was over cooked. Too bad cause I really liked the place. It was only one item that we ordered. Maybe the others are better prepared. read more

We've ordered delivery from Due' Cucuna a few times now and every single time has been delicious! I always opt for the Cacio & Pepe with an add on of chicken meatballs - which is consistently delicious. Each time, I've been surprised at how fast it gets delivered and the fact it's still warm. My kids also love to smash in the spaghetti with butter and cheese. This is a no-brainer crowd-pleaser for those nights when we just can't cook or make it out to eat. Highly recommend! read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Cacio & Pepe with Chicken Meatballs - delicious! - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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I really like Due Cucina. I have never eaten inside. Always ordered to go, but I really enjoy the food. All pastas with different noodle and sauce options. And I love the house salad with different olives and balsamic dressing. If I am craving Italian this is usually my choice. I also find the portions to be good and priced well. read more

Another Review by BAM I didn't tell them Lake looking for a combination of magic and pasta. I think this might be the place guys come check it out. Parking is easy it's across the street from. Don't shout at me and or don't yell at me and Lululemon. The pasta is fresh pressed in the pasta lab. They've all kinds of wines and I just love the dessert. Reminds me of back in the city by the Bay. Legit. The new owner is the tattoo guy super super welcoming. I told him it feels like home. read more

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I'm updating my review after taking a long break from this place but I recently started ordering again and have been very impressed with the things that I've tried! The suppli al telefono is delicious and so are the meatballs. Lots of customization options for the dishes and pasta types. The side salad is still so refreshing and tasty. They are extremely fast and the quality is consistent. read more

I would say you get what you came for. Its still a "fast foodish" kinda place. I had high hopes but i was thinking it could be like or better than grassa. Grassa is by far better. The salad was cheap and thats what ya got. We ordered the bolognese and short rib pastas and they were literally the same base, one having ground meat and the short shredded pork. It would good to try but I wouldnt come back Not being from the area. read more

My last experience was not so great at the Broadway location, with one of the pastas I had being oversalted and another being undercooked (hard in the middle). This time I was introducing it to a friend as a popularly known spot, because we were in the area, and they wanted a bite to eat. I figured it was time to give it another try. This experience topped the last one by a long shot, and not in a good way. I wish I could give stars for friendly employees and a clean location, which it had, but the food was so bad I can't. We ordered carbonara, made with the protein pasta, to share. We aren't GF but both consume high protein diets, and eat protein pastas often. This one was unfortunately... inedible. We each had a bite and did not want anymore. I forced down a few more bites to really try to taste everything but it was hands down the worst pasta I have ever eaten in my entire life - I'm not sure who thought it was acceptable enough to put on a menu. To start, it did not taste like a carbonara. Maybe the pasta flavor was overpowering the sauce, but it tasted straightup like bland, warm egg yolk, and separately some cheese. It did not have a cohesive flavor (and yes, I know the sauce is supposed to be made with egg yolks and cheese). Secondly, I know the protein pasta/casarecce was not a traditional nor necessarily a good choice for this sauce, but it shouldn't ruin the dish. It was both soft and gummy, not chewy nor al dente at all (it said it was supposed to be 2/3 al dente? but it was a 0/3). Soggy like the texture of wet play-doh, and sticks to your teeth when you chew into the middle, somehow like overcooked and undercooked at the same time. In fact, it tasted like a wheat flavored play-doh, boiled in water. I've had many types and brands of protein pasta and I've actually never had one I did not like - until now. They can have varying textures but this one should not be called a pasta. It should be taken off the menu, truly. We ended up giving up and tossing the rest - a waste of a ~$15.11 dish (post-tax, pre-tip) but you couldn't have paid us to finish it (and I'm the type that never likes to waste food or toss out things, but neither of us could swallow anymore). We both hugely regretted going in since I mentioned my last experience but my friend wanted to try it anyways - I told her maybe better next time with a different pasta... but I think we're both too scarred from that to waste any money or energy on trying it again. read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - carbonara w/ casarecce (protein pasta) - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Delivery review In short Super tasty classic Italian. Generous portions and great prices. In long I'm not sure how big the chain is here, but there's one location close enough to us that we can get it delivered. Italian food like this is a real craving sometimes for sure, and it's great to see that these folks are doing it right. Suppli Al Telefono This is kind of an arrancini except served in more of a tenderloin shape. Great seasoning, just the right amount of crunch on the outside. Showed up in good shape even after the long trek up 405 from Totem Lake during the dinner hour. Ravioli Burro & Salvia Sourdough Focaccia Great flavors on the ravioli, pasta itself was a little pasty after so much time in the car but still tasted amazing. Looking forward to heating up what's left. Focaccia was great--tender and chewy, light seasoning giving it some character. Side Salad Super affordable. Not the hugest portion but you could certainly justify ordering more than one. Crunchy veg, big flavors from the dressing. Polpette Al Sugo Delicious meatballs in a very tomato-y sauce for a very reasonable price. Traditional Bolognese Ragu Long toothsome noodles and a nice tomato-y sauce. Looking forward to the rest of this, too. read more

Food was great, the gentleman who took our order was extremely personable and kind. Highly recommend the pesto and tiramisu! read more

We walked in off the street not sure what to expect and so happy we did! We tried the GF pasta with the pomodoro sauce and sausage and it was delightful! The pasta was so good I did not even have pasta envy because it was Gluten Free. We also tried the egg fettuccine and carbonara with the guinacale and it was delish! Lastly we ordered the burrata pesto salad and that was awesome! We will definitely be back! We also really appreciated the servers/managers/owners! Great service, friendly, informative, helpful and made this a fast fav for our family! read more

They really know how to do their pasta right. Fresh and delicious ! Fast and quality service. Their side salad is also really good. Great spot for a quick hit on your lunch break or to hang with a glass of wine. read more

My go to Due Cucina location! Service at any due is super fast and I prefer the ordering system they have where you can just order on a device. I love that you can customize the pasta shape, choose your sauce, and add additional fixings. Never had the wine here but always see people ordering. We always get salt and straw next door to end! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for so long, but every time I'm in this area, I'm there to eat somewhere else, which is again the same reason I was in the area. I was there to pick up lunch somewhere, and decided since I was in the area, I should walk over here and grab something to try. And I'm so glad I did. I got the Mushroom & White Truffle Oil pasta and added the pork sausage. I didn't see any other meat options to add from their menu board, but I guess they have more options on their updated online menu, like pork cheek. Service was friendly and quick. I was supposed to save the pasta for dinner, since I had actually picked up a sandwich for lunch, but I couldn't wait. I ate the pasta for lunch instead. I added my own white truffle chili oil. It was delicious. The texture of the pasta was great, and the flavor was great. Yum! read more

Due' Cucina - Totem Lake - Mushroom & White Truffle with the creste di gallo pasta. I added my own white truffle chili oil. - Italian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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This may be an unfair review, but my experience with customer service--specifically with Nick--was disappointing. I have dietary restrictions and asked whether a dish could be modified. Unfortunately, the host was not accommodating and was unable to offer any alternatives, even though I was willing to pay for the modification. Typically, the service here has been great, which is why this experience stood out. This was a first for me, and I hope leadership sees this message not simply as a complaint, but as an opportunity to reinforce and prioritize customer service, especially when guests have dietary restrictions. read more

Better than I was expecting and good value. It's pasta for the most part but it pretty good pasta. There are other Italian restaurants in Kirkland area that aren't as good as Due' Cucina and starting at twice the price. Service is fast but the ordering pad takes some time for first timers. Seating is also limited when busy. Not a problem on a nice day but on a rainy day it could be an issue. read more

This is the place I go to when I want fresh, unpretentious, down to earth pasta. You're not paying for a fancy overpriced Italian restaurant dining experience with a server to bring you bread and olive oil (or any food for that matter - you pick it up on the counter). What you pay for is good food and good food only. I will admit the first time I came here, I was pretty disappointed because it was very salty to the point where it was almost inedible. However, the pasta noodles were so firm and chewy to perfection I knew I had to give them a second chance. So on subsequent visits I asked for low salt and it's been perfect ever since. My favorite part about Due Cucina is they sell fresh pasta noodles too. By weight it's about 5x more expensive than mass produced pasta like De Cecco, but after trying it I refuse to make pasta with any other brands. The surface is very coarse and rough indicating they used bronze dies to extrude the dough (which is more expensive to operate than teflon), which is ideal as it makes sauce cling onto the pasta better. read more

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this place was great. My little one wanted pasta and meatballs so we came across Due Cucina and figured lets give it a try and it did not disappoint. You walk in and think "Jimmy Johns" style of ordering for pasta. pick your pasta, pick your sauce or choose one of the many pre-selected items. Onto our food: 1) Bolognese ragu - My 8-year-old really liked this one. The spaghetti had a really nice chew to it and the sauce was really flavorful. I thought it was really good as well. 2) Short rib ragu - This was a big hit for me. The sauce coated the perfectly cooked bucatini (think of noodles similar to a straw) with a luscious sauce filled with short ribs. 3) Chicken meatballs - This is a side add on. We got about (6ea) bit size meatballs. Had a lemon and mint seasoning and we thought it was good. 4) Side salad - This was decent. Pretty basic. lettuce, olives, ricotta and a balsamic vinegarette. Overall, the food was great, didn't take too long and the staff was friendly and helpful. Note, you do have to bus yourself and pick up your own food and silverware, but that was fine for us. I would not hesitate to come here again! read more

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First time trying. Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was fine (neutral). Service area was clean. Food was disappointing. Ratio of pasta to meat sauce is too high (90:5). Taste was bland. I only ate 3-4 bites. Sorry to say the food smelled like canned pet food. They should improve on meat sauce quality and lower ratio of pasta to meat sauce. When I placed the order, I noticed there was no way to request extra meat sauce. I suspect they tried to stretch it by watering it down with an ingredient that lowered the quality, taste, and smell. read more

Awesome pasta place. Not many seats available and it was busy when my daughter and I came here. I love to see them making pasta from scratch. They also have a little diagram with names of pasta shapes. You order food at the counter and then find a seat. Food get called out for you to grab it. So there is minimal service. Enjoyed our food here. It definitely tasted fresh. read more