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    La Cucina Italian Eatery

    3.9 (540 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Adrian B.

    What a great place for a good Italian lunch. The ambience was nice and staff was amazing. When I am back in Reno I will definitely come back again.

    Rigatoni Isabella Pasta
    Sharmeen F.

    Went to La Cucina for my bestie's birthday dinner and everything was great as always! Our server was kind and our food came out quickly. I got the rigatoni Isabella and a side Caesar. The past was delicious--super flavorful and well balanced. It is on the rich side so I had a lot of leftovers! The Caesar had crisp lettuce and the dressing was very light and tasty. Highly recommend this cute spot for a girls night or date night!

    Baked Rigatoni Pasta
    Alyssa W.

    Came in around 3pm and it was pretty empty, looked like some staff training was going on, but we barely got checked on which was kind of disappointing. Started with garlic bread and a calamari steak. Garlic bread was a little too crispy and slightly blackened for me and definitely needed some sauce. BUT the calamari steak?? soooo good. I could've eaten that as my full meal. We ordered the baked rigatoni and chicken parm. The chicken parm with the cheese was sooo good and the pasta had a lot of garlic but honestly it worked. The rigatoni was super cheesy and comforting. Also the bread they give you is amazing, I would love a sandwich on that. Finished with tiramisu and that was easily the best part of the meal. Would come back for the food for sure and just hoping the service was an off day.

    This is the "chicken marsala" I ordered that they forgot and made quickly.

    We went to dinner here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. They were a little busy and we had to wait for our table. No big deal. After about 5 minutes, we were seated. We were served water and bread pretty quickly but no server for 15 minutes. The manager came to take our orders and was apologetic. I'm not sure how much time had gone by but it was a hefty wait. All meals came out but my chicken marsala. The food runner asked if I had ordered anything. At this point, it had been so long I don't even remember what I ordered. Ten minutes later, my dinner arrives and it looks awful. The chicken looked like it had been beaten by a hammer. See the photo below. The manager/server never apologized or offered a new meal. She just continues to avoid us. The reviews of awful service are true. At least the rest of the family enjoyed their dinner. We will be avoiding this place. It's not worth the money or being ignored.

    Porcini & Truffle Ravioli Pasta
    Bridget H.

    I've been to La Cucina a few times and it's a solid staple I always go back to. This past Saturday night, the vibe was pretty loud, between the sports on TV and the crowded place, it was hard to hear people in my group. Next time, I'll definitely ask to sit outside. The staff was attentive, though sometimes a bit rushed, which makes sense given how busy it was. I'm not sure if they usually offer specials, but if they had any that night, they didn't mention them. The food was good as always. I got the porcini mushroom ravioli and the sauce was excellent. Someone in my group had the blackened chicken Alfredo it was tasty, but the heavy seasoning on the chicken ended up overpowering the sauce. Another pick was the pineapple pizza, which was very cheesy and hit the spot. Overall, La Cucina stays one of my top three go-to Italian spots in Reno. The food is always satisfying, and despite a few small issues, it still keeps me coming back.

    Cheryl C.

    Great lunch here today with friend. They opened at 11, reservations at 1130 so got right in. Not busy yet so chose our seat. We've been here several times in the past and enjoy the menu variety. Ordered half sandwich and salad combo which is always the perfect amount. Today I ordered the Italian BLT which came on sourdough and came with an abundance of bacon, lettuce, tomato with melted fontina cheese and a pesto spread. Very good! Cesar salad tossed in dressing with croutons finished off the meal. We enjoyed a chilled Italian Pinot Grigio that was nice and not sweet. The decor here is very nice and service was good today. Gluten free pasta is available on their menu here also. Prices reasonable, won't break the bank.

    Poop soup the no flavor spicy sausage whatever
    Tyler C.

    Not really a review kind of guy. But ive ate here twice now and both times i feel like i got ripped off. Wouldnt eat here again. $35 for chicken parm and bowl of soup. Could of made this chicken parm at home with better ingredients. Taste like prison food. Soup was spicy sausage whatever, it tasted like it was made at parr (jail food). For $35 i did not fill up and feel really disappointed in this place. Not sure who eats there but if you do, your being ripped off. Just go to Marios. And like i said i never usually do yelps cause i dont care to ruin a restaurant, but enough is enough either they change or it gets removed. Temu type talian

    Shrimp Scampi
    Paige L.

    The food was absolutely AMAZING. Second time I've eaten here and it never disappoints. Came here for my hubby's birthday with his family and they all loved it too. Service was great as well. We went around 3 o'clock and there was almost no one there. Glad we came before the dinner rush because there were a LOT of tables already reserved. Only complaint I have is that the food took quite awhile to arrive but overall it was a nice dining experience. The music was nice AND they were playing sports on all of the tv's so that was really nice for my hubby, his dad and his brother. Will be coming back for sure!

    Chicken Menzel
    Dhelo C.

    La Cucina Restaurant here in Reno is a great spot! I ordered the chicken menzala with pesto and it was so good--flavorful, well-cooked, and very satisfying. The service was super fast and the staff were very friendly, which made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend.

    Espresso in foreground with remnant of French bread with vinegar and oil dip in the background.
    Robert M.

    Celebrating my wife's birthday, we wanted a nice dining atmosphere with little crowd noise. I set a reservation for 3:45 to beat even the early dinner crowd. We arrived 25 minutes early and it was perfect. The dining tables are a unique hammered metal texture that provides a very homey feeling. We began with an antipasto plate, and fried calamari fingers with marinara sauce. I added an espresso with the appetizers as I had missed my nap. The chef absolutely nailed the calamari! So tender and tasty. For the entree I ordered the Tuscan grilled salmon and my wife selected Parmesan crusted Calamari Steak. Both entrees were accompanied with a generous helping of Angel Hair Pasta with sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, For desert we had Vanilla bean and Sicilian Pistachio Gelatos. Simply a lovely meal with an extremely attentive staff. Definitely on our list for a return visit!

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    Regina R.

    Yes again every year it's my birthday I come here every year and the fettuccine Alfredo is great every time! My sister came here for the first time. She thought the BBJs bbq had good Alfredo this is the best in town. Service was great I showed up a little late, she didn't mind came out with my drink, and gave us more bread. She got our order in as soon as I got there very attentive loved her. Asked us for dessert and dressed it in a candle how lovely. Perfect lunch in at my favorite restaurant!

    Tammy A.

    Food was yummy, service was good. Cute little place. I ordered calamari steak and the hubby got a creamy pasta dish, called Rigatoni Isabella. The marinara sauce on my spaghetti... was very good. Not too heavy and very homemade tasting

    Calimari
    Michael L.

    La Cucina has been a favorite for years. The other day I stopped in with a friend. The place was full. We got the last table. I and had the Veal Picata. It was good. My friend at the Calimari and loved it.

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    Husband loves their parm chicken. So much so he will get it takeout. The rest of us have enjoyed salads when eating in or takeout.

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    Just got done eating here, excellent food and excellent service both. Just got done eating here, excellent food and excellent service both.

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