Cucina South

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   Ronda

   VIP

   Jacksonville

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had another great event Cucina with friends. Our server, Nathan, did an excellent job. We never felt rushed. The braised beef ravioli was excellent as well as carbonate, Alfredo and eggplant parmesan. Thanks Llew and Nicki.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Chicago

   31 reviews

   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our group of 5 had a good dinner at Cucina South between Christmas and New Year's, but it appears the restaurant continues to change its identity each time we visit. Now, I would describe the restaurant as more basic rustic Italian cuisine; a year ago I remember it having some more creative takes on dishes and unique specials. Instead, now you mostly get traditional albeit tasty takes on traditional pastas and other Italian mainstays. The food was good (3 rated their entrees as very good, 2 said good) and the appetizers ordered (bruschetta & and raviola) were great. But I would no longer consider the restaurant as fine dining. And, at a price of $250 for 5 (including appetizers, a moderate bottle of wine.and tip) it is a bit higher than casual dining pricing.
   

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   Kylee

   Atlanta Metro

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The arancini appetizer was amazing!! Highly recommend
   

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   Marion

   VIP

   Wilmington

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Italian food and wine in a cozy setting. We were visiting Amelia Island and were looking for Italian food and stumbled upon Cucina South. What a pleasant surprise as the menu featured pasta carbonara, my favorite. Cucina South has a good selection of wines, and we sampled 30 Degrees, a cabernet sauvignon. It paired well with the steaming dish of pasta carbonara and the lamb chops that emerged from the kitchen. Lots of pancetta on the carbonara, no stinting there. It was a huge plate of pasta that was so delicious that I enjoyed it all in one sitting. I’ll be going for extra walks this week for sure, but won’t regret a single minute of the eating, it was sooo goooood. Also very nice owners and the chef came out to chat with us. If you are visiting Amelia Island, definitely check out Cucina South. I know we will be returning.
   

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   Steven

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time dining at Cucina South and very pleased that we did! The menu was moderately priced and they offered a quality selection of appetizers and entrees. The Zuppa De Mare was very favorable with an abundant amount of seafood and large pieces of lobster-really loved the broth! The meatball appetizer was delicious-large and moist with a tasty sauce. And the service was truly outstanding. If you want a quality quiet dining experience go to Cucina South. Very good Italian!
   

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   Marcie

   Charleston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous! Delicious Italian dishes bursting with flavor! Comfy atmosphere and great service. Thank you Walker…and Chef!
   

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   Ron

   VIP

   Milwaukee

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Cucina South, the people/service is friendly and good quality. Food is outstanding. Always a fun night of good food and drink! Highly recommended! Go and have fun!!
   

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   Linda

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you to Nathan for his thoughtful service. Celebrating 92 year old mother’s bday. It was perfect. Unexpectedly delicious vegan meal was a bonus.
   

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   Wendy

   Coastal Georgia

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Party of 4. Fair service.Wrong meal served to 2 of the members of the party. Waiter did offer to have my husband’s meal prepared again however he would have needed to wait for his meal. The caprese salad was very good. My entree and husband’s entrees were lukewarm. The risotto wasn’t particularly good. We enjoyed the cannoli dessert after the meal and our wine was enjoyable. Overall I would rate our experience as fair. We didn’t complain to anyone because we were enjoying the company of friends. Maybe it was just an off night since the restaurant wasn’t crowded.
   

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    Bill

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always great. Liam was terrific. Very knowledgeable.
    

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