After 3 years of constantly visiting this place, I feel an update is in order. All is great right? The food is tremendous, the service/staff very warm and professional, the Master Chef owner Jesse very overly accommodating, etc. This place is probably the nicest, best place in Fallbrook. But why is this place ignored by the majority of Fallbrook? Especially when, by the reviews, over 90% approval rating. Community involvement is the main reason WE who attend regularly feel. Why the owner Jesse does NOT involve himself within Fallbrook community is very confusing. Fallbrook still honors loyalty to family and community. This is NOT Los Angeles, etc. this is still a small-town vibe, with small town/family minded agendas. The price for food, the taste of the food, even the nicest building with the best wait staff will not serve you if you don't serve the Fallbrook community. I hope this place continues to shine as it has for over 3 years now, but Jesse needs to realize where he placed his restaurant and how he can succeed in the community he chose to place his future in. WE ALL love this place and hope to write and update the near future, some 20 years down the road. Much continued success La Cucina. read more

I WANT TO LOVE THIS PLACE!! But I just like it. I had Italian, the other three with me had Indian. They LOVED the Indian cuisine. The Italian was ok. The salad was disappointing. I would compare it to hospital cafeteria salad. I would expect an Italian restaurant to have good Italian dressing. It wasn't bad but tasted like cheap bottled Italian. The restaurant itself is NICE. It's clean, decorated nicely, and quite spacious. The staff - so nice, friendly, and welcoming. I will go back because the Indian food is great, I want them to succeed (small business), staff is great, and it's a very nice looking restaurant. I just wish their salad and salad dressing was better. Note* This place is BIG and seems like it would be perfect for events! read more

Ambiance..well decorated and big family style place Service..fast and friendly Food..was excited for the idea of indian and Italian and didnt disappoint. We got the mozzarella sticka..love the flavor and the marinara sauce..the chai tea could have more masala and just be called chai ;). The butter chicken was good and buttery and came with rice..good portion size. The garlic naan was crispy and warm. Love that they had personal pizza and it was good. Love that they had sidea of.pasta but also all.entrees come with soup.or salad and breads Rick. We got pasta with marinara ans had good flavor and good size. read more

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I love this place! The food is amazingly delicious and the service/hospitality is always inviting and accommodating. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. read more

I had lunch here today with a few friends and we had a great meal. I have had lunch here many times and it has always been consistently good. I admit I'm a creature of habit and I always get the Chicken Parmesan which comes with a side of spaghetti and a house salad with bread sticks. On Wednesday, they have a special that seniors get a half price meal. I always get the dinner size portion which has two chicken cutlets and I bring one home for my husband. Can't beat that...I get lunch and don't have to cook dinner that evening for him! The salad is nothing special but it is nice that it is included in the meal. If you prefer, you can get soup instead. read more

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First time here. We came because we heard so many good things about the Indian food. Well it did not disappoint! I wanted to take photos of everything, but scarfed down most of it before I remembered. The veggie samosas were 10/10 you could swim in the sauces it comes with! We also ordered the chicken vindaloo, sautéed chicken tikka, rice, and naan! We were in heaven, everything was cooked to perfection. Beautiful, clean restaurant. The staff was very kind, and service was fast. We will definitely be back soon to try more of the menu. :) happy customer right here! read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Sauteed Chicken Tikka (White Meat) Chicken Vindaloo (Spicy) Plain Naan Garlic Naan Sm Extra Basmati Rice (8oz) Veggies Samosa (2) - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Excellent shrimp scampi Definitely must try this entree- Jesse is so nice and accommodating great service! The place is beautiful and very clean! Splendid food!! read more

Chicken Tikka: dry, salty super small portions. Rice undercooked. Calzone: soggy. We will not be returning.

Food was soo flavorful and delicious. Ordered the chicken tikka masala and some sort of lamb dish, and garlic naan! Food came out quick and so good that we ordered another garlic naan. Service was good, lots of tables available. The place was chill and had a full size bar. read more

I would describe everything about this place to be mediocre good. I can't think of any particular setbacks. Some people say that the food is overpriced for what it is, but so is everything else in this day and age. I would describe the setting as a bit more formal, but not required to be formal, but a nice place to take some family you haven't seen in a while or something like that. There's a little mini bar off to the side if you just want to have something to drink. And they do carry some top shelf options which is nice considering the very limited selection at the other places in town. Another big plus is an EV charging station out front. Even though I do not drive an EV, it is good that we have some charging stations in town and this place happens to be one of those locations. The owner is involved daily, which is very nice in a small town. read more

Ate here for the second time while visiting Fallbrook. And just like the first time, the food was OUTSTANDING! The first time we went I had the Tikka Masala which was absolutely delicious. This time I wanted to try something on the Italian side of the menu and selected the Meat Lovers Calzone.... and it was DELICIOUS! On both occasions I was accompanied by my wife and mother-in-law, and both times they raved about their meals. We cannot say enough great things about this restaurant - you have to go there to experience it yourself. Side note: on both visits we had a chance to chat with Jesse, the owner. He's an extremely nice and very humble man; if you get a chance, you should say hello to him. Also, the other workers in the restaurant are SUPER people - polite, engaging, helpful, respectful, etc. etc. Jesse couldn't have better people working for him. Five stars is not enough! read more

Food should taste better. The Italian and Indian food is an odd mix. Service was slower than expected. They do offer weekday specials. I recommend parking towards the front of the building for safety as the homeless roam in the back of the parking lot. read more

The restaurant recently opened and for our first visit here we and along with us were our grandkiddos. The parking lot is a little confusing and is shared with the Inn next door. There are signs that clearly state that this area is for the Inn only although it's at the side of the restaurant. Just be aware where you park. The exterior building is very nice. It has a nice ramp for those that need it. I like that the entrance is bright and has an open concept. You are not cramped as you enter. There is a nice long bench seating, maybe used as a waiting area. They have beautiful and colorful murals within the restaurant. As we were waiting for our food I noticed they also had a quaint back patio seating option that also had a nice glass fire pit. For our Antipasti: Create your own La Cucina Trattoria Samplers -Calamari -Fried Mozzarella -Toasted Cheese Ravioli We also got to try the fried Zucchini because of an order mix up. My order was a cup of Italian wedding soup and a Caprese Salad. My husbands order was a Chicken Caesar salad. The grandkiddos wanted Cheese pizza. You do get a basket of breadsticks while waiting for your food. I ordered a Limoncello Drop, delicious! I enjoyed the appetizers, everything breaded and deep fried. I loved the caprese salad and soup as well. The presentation of the salad was perfect. The cup of soup was a touch salty. I don't know if it was the soup or it's because I have been watching my salt intake. Either way the flavor was great and the little meatballs in the soup were quite tasty and so cute. Our dessert picks were the Tiramasu Cake and Dark Chocolate Lava Cake. They have couple of Gluten Free options too, Italian Cheesecake and CheeseBerry Tart. The service was very, very friendly. The interior decor is inviting and the bar area is beautiful with the liquor displayed nicely against a mirrored background. I would definitely like to return and try some other fave Italian dishes and some of their other specialty drinks. If you're in the area give them a try. read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Limoncello drop - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Service was good. The menu is interesting with the combination of Italian and Indian food selections. We all opted for the Italian selections. Calzones were a nice portion and filled with amply with deliciousness. The eggplant Parmesan was tasty. The chicken Marsala was huge and dripping with savory goodness. The fettuccine alfredo was also served with an ample portion. The sauce was rich and creamy. Definitely would visit again when in town and would like to try the Indian side of the menu next time. read more

The food was mediocre, at best. The restaurant is very noisy. The staff was very friendly.

New Italian restaurant in Fallbrook! Plenty of seating inside and bar. Friendly staff as well. They have a lot of options here and decent prices. There are also gluten free options on their menu here which was great for me! Our waitress was knowledgeable about it and directed me to the gluten stuff on the menu. I got their gluten free pasta with red sauce and shrimp. It was yummy. I also got a side salad with Italian dressing. In our party of 4 our waitress forgot two entrees that never came out. It was a Saturday night so we figured they were busy but sadly it was missed. Once we asked her about it, they apologized and comped it since they had to take it to go. Overall I'd still recommend this restaurant and would come back for dinner! read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Gluten free penne pasta with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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I went in on July 26, 2025, ordered Mango Margaritas, and it was given with a rotten lime and was bland Had to ask for a new lime. The soup tasted great creamy, Ordered the sampler with the mozzarella sticks and the Calamari. The calamari was falling apart and was chewy. Mozzarella sticks were very soft and melty. Pasta Alfredo had no taste just bland. Bread had some taste of garlic other than that it was pure oil. They had the audacity to charge me for the soup when their pasta Alfredo was tasteless. When you get the pasta it comes with a soup but they charged me full price for soup. Definitely look for a better Italian place. Been to Italy no where comparable to over there. read more

Absolutely delicious!! I had the beef ravioli marsala and my husband had the chicken tikka both were sooooo good. We had the bruschetta for an appetizer, also outstanding . Service and wine was also on point. Overall experience was 5 star. We'll be back! read more

Absolutely delicious food! I had the Chicken Korma and my wife had the Eggplant Parmesan sandwich... Both were among the best we've ever eaten! We'd highly recommend! Check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

The 3 stars would go for service, which I would give 4 stars. The food 1 star I ordered the lunch eggplant parmigiana. I couldn't find the eggplant and very little cheese on top. It was sliced so thin it was mush among the very chunky tomato sauce , And there was way too much of it. Pasta was loaded with the same chunky tomato sauce. So disappointing. I won't return. read more

My husband and I have been ordering takeout from this restaurant for a while now, and I've always loved their Shrimp Scampi, Hawaiian pizza, and Tiramisu. So, when planning an office function, I decided to order easy-to-eat lunch options and pizza from here--and I'm so glad I did! All of my colleagues absolutely loved the Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich and the pizza. As mentioned, the Shrimp Scampi is my go-to dish and never disappoints. The customer service was outstanding. Mr. Jesse was incredibly accommodating, especially with our tight lunch window. He made sure our order was ready for pickup right at 11:30, allowing us to enjoy our meal on time. The packaging made distribution easy, and the food was just as delicious as expected. We'll definitely be placing another order for our next office function next week! - Joey P. read more

Hmm. I'm not sure if it's just because I got takeout or what but the food was just not hitting. Unfortunately Fallbrook is limited in its takeout options so I wanted to just give this a shot to see if it was worth it. I'm gonna be real honest here, nothing was great. The apps had some raw breading that made it a little goopy and questionable. The mozzarella sticks were ok. Super salty. The Alfredo had small bay scallops and tiny shrimps. Both had no seasonings and the sauce itself tasted like watery cream. I tried to add some salt from home but it didn't help. The tiramisu tasted soggy and honestly, like nothing. No espresso flavor or richness. This meal wasn't cheap so I'm super bummed but at this point I either need to move out of Fallbrook or cook at home more. Again, maybe just an off night. read more

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Go here. Just go here. Service was amazing. Rob was so attentive and kind. The owner was working behind the bar and brought us our drinks. He's clearly very dedicated to his restaurant. Food was beyond amazing. The lamb was so tender, the sauces for flavorful. Naan was so fresh and fluffy. The drinks were great! Everything came out quickly. And the decor is beautiful. I loved the painting on the wall. Everything was just perfect. Rob and Jessie, thank you for your kindness and your wonderful stories about your life. You made our dining experience truly amazing. read more

This restaurant deserves more recognition! I've driven by it many times and hadn't eaten there until recently. Their chicken piccata was so good, I couldn't stop thinking about it for a week! Everyone at our table like their meal. Our server was super nice. I think they deserve to be busier. One thing I always check out in a restaurant is if the bathroom is clean and this one Looked good and smelled good. read more

Very delicious! We had the chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, and kids pasta with marinara and shrimp. Everything was very tasty. The marinara is thick and zesty; super yummy. We also ordered the laccha paratha bread which was delicious as well. We will be back. read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Chicken Tikka Masala (White Meat) - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Was so happy to get an Indian restaurant in Fallbrook (even if it's rather weird that it shares a space with an Italian restaurant). We got some veg Korma at another restaurant that never has Raita. So, picked up some from the Indian branch of this place. It was $7.78 for a small container that had so much SALT it was inedible. Ugh. read more

Would not accept our gift cards, even though they were posted on the list of acceptable restaurants because it was a holiday/ Mother's Day. The restaurant was not even busy at all. A shame too because the food was decent but not good enough to come back. The managers attitude over the matter was totally unacceptable. I could see if this was a busy place but they are obviously struggling for business and by doing business this way, you are loosing lifetime customers over a small discount. As a social media creator I will be spreading this message about my bad experience throughout the commmunty. $250 bill, we had 5 $50 gift cards, would not accept even one. As a business owner you should be ashamed Portions also very small read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Business was empty but not accepting gift cards, I guess they really are struggling - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

I had been waiting for this place to open for a while and then when it did - I just kept passing by So glad it was open on Monday cuz I was hungry and wanted something other than fast food - appreciate you having the doors open. Tried the chicken piccata DELICIOUS - recommended by the Danelle - The tomato basil pretty tasty too! Breadsticks needed a little more toasting but overall everything was very still good I enjoyed my lunch and had leftovers for later / good size portions!! I felt like I had personal service exactly what I needed at the moment. read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Lunch specials - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

Restaurant nuevo en town. La comida con buenas porciones aunque al mirar los platos se puede pensar lo contrario ya que da la apariencia de ser poquito pero créanme no es así. El menú es diverso con precios asequibles. El staff amable con servicio rápido. El ambiente casual y tranquilo. Lo único que trabajaría un poco en la presentación de los platos y el refill de las sodas debería ser gratis, pero luego de eso todo está súper. Totalmente recomendado. read more

It was our first time and the waiter gave us great customer service as well as Armando the chef! The food was delicious and looked very appealing! The ambiance of the restaurant felt very welcoming! Will come again, I suggest the chicken tikka masala and the salmon with the garlic naan and garlic breadsticks! read more

I was really hoping to like this place, but sadly it is overpriced and not great. I wouldn't mind the prices if the food was good, but it wasn't. I ordered a "family" size cheese pizza, and it was ridiculously tiny and the crust was like a saltine cracker- thin, dry, and bordering on burnt. The best part was the salad (which comes w the pizza) but my family was super disappointed. read more

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Excellent restaurant, the food is flavorful and fresh and has a bright and party like atmosphere. very good staff. Very happy that they are here In Fallbrook. I'm glad to support this owner operated business. read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Great for lunch, Fast service. - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

We went on a Friday night, two senior couples. We had read the the owner was a great Indian chef. Sadly, the two Indian dishes did not satisfy. The chicken was 3 bony chucks of overcooked dry chicken and the vegetables were sparse. Sauce was so thick it was solidified. Tandoori? We also got a lamb dish. Meat was completely over cooked and sauce was not pleasant. Very expensive. We also had chicken parm; it was not good; not the least bit crispy, sauce on everything appeared dehydrated and not fresh. This was our third attempt to give them another chance, but we won't be back. I don't understand the lack of quality, it's as though the food was made 2 days ago. On a Friday night they had about 50 people total and seating for about 150. I don't see how they can survive. If you love this place I'm happy. Maybe I just keep ordering the wrong things. Service is good tho, employees are pleasant. read more

This place is becoming our family favorite for get togethers/celebrations! They always accommodate us and give us the best service! And the food is always fresh and delicious! If you're in the area, please give it a try! This family owned restaurant deserves support and would love for them to stick around! read more

Cup of Soup I ordered the Zuppa de Carne. It was so flavorful and the Meatball sandwich off the lunch menu. Nancy ordered the Shrimp Scampi with a salad. Lots of flavors going on in our mouths! My meatball sandwich was delicious finger licking GOOD! Nancy was enjoying her Scampi. Suddenly it got very quiet at our table. No dessert for us. The Icing on the cake was our service. From the time we were seated up to us finishing our meal our most efficient & friendly server named ROB was very attentive he constantly looked towards our table and came over to see if we needed anything. He had a great sense of humor and was pleasant to look at too! It was my first time here. The menu was perfect on the sizes of their dishes from small, medium and dinner size. Prices are great for us retirees as well as families. The soup for me was the hook. The rest was just as great! Nancy had been here before and she cleaned her plate! Ha ha ha no Wine this time. TWO THUMBS UP read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Nancy - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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I've already reviewed this place once but I brought my family here to try it out for the first time so I'm writing a review based on their experience! I normally order the sirloin steak which is incredible but my family is vegetarian so we got to try some of the vegetarian options this time which were incredible . They had the eggplant parm which they loved ! And I got the shrimp scampi fritta with Alfredo ( I know not veggies but amazing!!) everything was so good and I was able to try out a new cocktail!! Try the prickly pear margarita seriously my favorite food place by far and my mom said and I quote "best Italian food I've ever eaten" Most likely becoming a regular here now. read more

La Cucina Trattoria - Lemoncello drop. Incredible - Italian Near Me - Fallbrook, California

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The service was very slow and the food was not good. We ordered a couple pasta dishes and the chicken piccata. The pasta was very greasy and chicken was very dry. Overall, a very disappointing meal for a high price tag. read more

Friends invited us to join them here for a lunch meeting and we were very pleased with the great food and service. In fact, we returned a few days later with other friends and I must say the baked ziti, capellini with marinara sauce and the veggie calzone we ordered were absolutely delicious. We were disappointed at the empty tables and decided to write this positive review to encourage folks to try this restaurant in Fallbrook. you will not be sorry. Check the website as they have daily special offers to save you $$. read more

Had lunch at La Cucina today. Would agree with another reviewer that the food is good, not great. Giving a 4 rating due to the service from Rob who was very attentive. The interior is beautiful and there's a gigantic full bar, maybe would come for a drink in the future if I'm in town. Doubtful we'd return for a meal, even with the specials they run during the week. read more

Great food, the Chicken Marsala was a surprise, crazy good. The outside of the restraint betrays the quality of food. You would not expect that quality for the area. Very clean and new don't get me wrong just not expected. I go almost weekly. Thanks. fantastic Find read more