CUCINA enoteca Irvine Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing CUCINA enoteca Irvine, a trendy Italian wine bar in Irvine, CA. This restaurant offers a variety of options, including pizza, pasta, and vegan dishes. The atmosphere is described as cozy and inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Customers rave about the delicious cocktails, such as the Smoke & Flowers cocktail and That's Amore cocktail. The food receives high praise, with standouts like the Red Wine Braised Short Rib Mafaldine and Rigatoni Bolognese. Some customers recommend trying the truffle fries and various pizza options. Despite some mixed reviews on service, the overall dining experience seems positive, making CUCINA enoteca Irvine a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor a delightful meal and enjoy the charming ambiance at this popular restaurant.
antipasti
Add Shrimp
Mini CUCINA Meatballs
mascarpone polenta + spicy tomato sauce
Family Style Italian Chopped Salad
escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb
Spinach + Baby Kale
pear + nevat goat cheese + pecan + cranberry golden raisin vinaigrette
Roasted Garlic + Rosemary Focaccia
cultured herb butter + sea salt
Chicory + Pink Lady Apple Salad
grape + gorgonzola dolce + hazelnut + champagne vinaigrette
Whipped Ricotta Onion Dip
everything bagel seasoning + scallion + potato chips
Add Chicken
Poached Pear + Buffalo Mozzarella
prosciutto + basil + mostarda vinaigrette
Italian Chopped Salad
escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb
Roasted Baby Carrot
citrus tahini puree + mint + sesame honey vinaigrette
Kids Butter Spaghetti
noddle + parmesan
Kids Bolognese
noodle + parmesan
Kids Cheese Pizza
mozzarella + tomato sauce
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
mozzarella + tomato sauce
Kids Tomato Spaghetti
noddle + tomato sauce + parmesan
Kids Chicken Fingers
+ fries
Kids
Sweets
Pear Spice Cake
blackberry jam + salted caramel whip + granola
Margherita Pizza
tomato sauce + house made mozzarella + basil (not available gluten free)
Pepperoni Pizza
ricotta + fresh mozzarella + hot honey + tomato sauce
Mushroom + Goat Cheese Pizza
caramelized onion + truffle oil + fresh herb (not available gluten free)
Soppressata Pizza
fennel sausage + mozzarella + pepperoncini + red onion + roasted garlic
Date + Bacon
goat cheese + parmesan + bechamel + spiced almond + arugula
pizza
Family Style (Serves -)
Bucatini Amatriciana (Family Style)
guanciale + tomato + chili + pecorino (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Rigatoni Bolognese (Family Style)
veal + pork + lemon ricotta + grana padano (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Shrimp + Squid Ink Linguine (Family Style)
colatura + sweet pepper + caper (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Butter Lettuce (Family Style)
heirloom tomato + corn + avocado + radish + chive + buttermilk dressing
Chopped Salad (Family Style)
escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb
Short Rib Pappardelle (Family Style)
cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Little Gem Caesar (Family Style)
herb breadcrumbs + parmesan
Burrata + Summer Corn Campanelle (Family Style)
cherry tomato + salsa verde + chili breadcrumb (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Roasted Salmon (Family Style)
gigante bean + snap peas + fennel + salsa verde
Shrimp And Puttanesca Linguini (Family Style)
castelvetrano olive + basil + chili (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Charred Cauliflower (Family Style)
arugula + fennel + pine nut + golden raisin + mint + yogurt
Half Chicken Fra Diavolo (Family Style)
mascarpone polenta + creamy leek + brussels sprout + chicken sugo
Creste (Family Style)
basil pesto, wild mushroom, pine nut (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Burnt Brussels Sprouts
ivan's hot sauce
Salt + Pepper Fries
Parmesan Truffle Fries
sides
pasta and large plates
Bucatini Amatriciana
guanciale + tomato + red onion + chili + pecorino (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Short Rib Mafaladine
mushroom + cherry tomato + baby kale + parmesan (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Torchio Alla Norma
tomato + eggplant + onion + calabrian + ricotta salata + basil
Rigatoni Bolognese
veal + pork + lemon ricotta (gluten free pasta available upon request)
Cucina Burger
pancetta jam + goat cheese + shaved red onion + gem lettuce + calabrian aioli + salt and pepper fries
Roasted Half Chicken
mascarpone polenta + roasted mushroom + swiss chard + marsala sauce