Avg 3.9* in total 2964 reviews.
Claiming - $$ - Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
Phone: (949) 861-2222
About the Business
Specialties
We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Irvine's CUCINA enoteca is a modern Italian kitchen-meets-charming bohemian eatery is one of OC's only retail wine shop and restaurant-in-one concepts. The restaurant includes a 6,700-square-foot dining room and two oversized patios for outdoor dining, a retail wine shop, bar, community seating and unmatched design and ambiance. CUCINA enoteca is situated on the northwest side of the Irvine Spectrum Center, just across from the Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21. CUCINA's contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared with a focus on California seasonality and the bounty of local farms. Combined flavors of Italy with the organic freshness of Southern California is emblematic of CUCINA's from-scratch menus. Standouts include shareable portions of house made pastas, innovative pizzas + cleverly crafted seafood and meat preparations. CUCINA's fresh-forward approach also lends to its extensive beverage program. Seasonal cocktail menus are crafted with an approach that is fresh, precise, balanced and direct, combining simple flavors with sophisticated technique. Many of CUCINA's cocktails are infused or garnished with fruits and herbs from their own gardens. The CUCINA retail wine program allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.
History
Established in 2011.
A modern California-inspired Italian kitchen meets charming bohemian eatery in one of Orange County's only retail wine shop and restaurant-in-one concepts. CUCINA enoteca Irvine's bustling environment includes an open kitchen, dining room, bar, community seating and two patios. The restaurant is situated on the northwest side of the Irvine Spectrum Center, across from the Edwards IMAX Theater.
Meet the Business Owner
Business owner information
Tracy B.
Business Owner
Tracy Borkum's collection of CUCINA restaurants are known for combining the flavors of Italy with the organic freshness of Southern California.
532 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
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