La Cucina Ristorante

4.7

1298 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

BYOB
The word “La Cucina” is Italian for “The Kitchen”.
Italian food lovers can rejoice: Elis Haxhistasa (Manager) and Ronald Poulin (Chef) have joined forces to open their La Cucina Ristorante.
Our team provides comfortable old world atmosphere with an emphasis on quality and style, with special attention to preferences. La Cucina also has customized menu options and private room (on request), indoor or outdoor and Chefs Table to accommodate all of your event needs. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!
Email: lacucinaristorantenj@gmail.com
Tel: 609-677-0470
Tel: 609-677-8994

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ronald Poulin
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.

Location
1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
Neighborhood
Northfield
Cross street
New Road
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$15.00
Fried calamari - cherry peppers - sriracha aioli
Polpo alla Griglia$17.00
Octopus - diced potatoes - shallots - mama lils peppers - arugula pesto
Crema di Ricotta$9.00
House made whipped ricotta - crostini - salsa verde
Cozze e Vongole$14.00
Mussels - clams - fennel - roasted garlic - lemon sauce
Polpete con Fontina$12.00
House made meatballs - fontina cheese - basil tomato sauce
Antipasto Italiano (for 2)$22.00
imported salumi - imported cheeses - grilled vegetables - fruits
Rapini e Salsiccia$12.00
Broccoli rabe - pork sausage - garlic oil sauce
Burrata$14.00
Poached pear - burrata cheese - prosciutto - port wine reduction

Insalate e Zuppa

Caprese$11.00
Fresh mozzarella - tomatoes - basil oil - balsamic reduction
Insalata di Cesare$11.00
Romaine - shaved parmigiano - crostini - creamy caesar dressing
Insalata della Casa$10.00
Wild mix green - cherry tomatoes - fennel - roasted peppers - rosemary vinaigrette
Barbabietole$13.00
Roasted beets - pickled radish - arugula - goat cheese - pistachios - champagne vinaigrette
Superfood$14.00
Baby spinach - mixed berries - mixed nuts - fontina cheese - quinoa - roasted lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

Branzino$36.00
Branzino filet - lemon caper sauce - side of veggies
Salmone Al Limone$29.00
Salmon - fregola sarda - cherry tomatoes - spinach lemon herb sauce

Pasta

Gnocchi Dolce$25.00
House made potato gnocchi - balsamic reduction gorgonzola dolce sauce or tomato basil sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese$23.00
Beef ragu - shaved parmigiano - basil tomato sauce
Ravioli con Funghi$21.00
House made wild mushroom ravioli - brown butter sage cream sauce
Fettuccine 'La Cucina'$27.00
House made fettuccine - mushrooms - short rib ragu
Capellini Al Granchio$29.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - carrots - truffle pesto sauce
Linguine Vongole$26.00
Little neck clams - cherry tomatoes - basil lemon garlic sauce
Capellini with Meatballs$23.00
House made meatballs - tomato basil sauce - parmigiano cheese
Risotto di Mare$38.00
Shrimp - scallops - jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - cognac rosé sauce
Mushroom Risotto $26.00
Wild mushrooms, risotto, mushroom demi glaze sauce.

Carne

Maiale Ripieno$34.00
12 oz Center cut stuffed pork chop - prosciutto - mozzarella - mushroom demi
Brasato di Barolo$35.00
Braised short ribs - soft polenta - barolo reduction
Vitello Pizzaiola$28.00
Veal medallions - artichokes - olives - capers - fresh oregano - basil marinara
Vitello Saltinbocca$28.00
Veal medallions - prosciutto - sage white wine sauce
Vitello Gamberoni$31.00
Veal medallions - shrimp - broccoli rabe - provolone - cognac rosé sauce
Vitello Piccata $28.00
Veal medallions, lemon caper white wine sauce, over pasta
Vitello Marsala $28.00
Veal medallions, shallots, mushrooms, marsala wine demi glaze sauce, over pasta
Vitello Francaise $28.00
Egg battered veal medallions, lemon caper sauce, over pasta

Pollo

Chicken La Cucina$28.00
Pan seared chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, asparagus, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, demi glaze sauce.
Pollo Parmigiano$27.00
Pan fried chicken breast - mozzarella - basil - tomato sauce, over pasta
Pollo Fiorentina$30.00
Pan seared chicken breast - spinach - jumbo lump crabmeat - tomatoes - truffle cream sauce
Chicken Piccata $26.00
Pan seared chicken breast, lemon caper white wine sauce, over pasta
Chicken Marsala $26.00
Pan seared chicken breast, shallots, mushrooms, Marsala wine demi glaze sauce, over pasta
Chicken Francaise $26.00
Egg battered chicken breast, lemon caper sauce, over pasta

Contorno

Spinach$6.00
Asparagus$7.00
Pasta Pomodoro$8.00
Pasta Aglio é Olio$8.00
Soft Polenta$7.00
Broccoli Rabe$8.00

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic
Best Overall
Atlantic
Best Service
Atlantic
Best Value
Atlantic
Neighborhood gem
Atlantic
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cucina Ristorante consistently delights diners with "outstanding food" and exceptional service, making it a favorite among locals. Praised for its wide menu selection and "delicious" dishes, this BYOB spot is perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike. The "friendly and attentive" staff, cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices ensure a "wonderful experience" every visit.

1,298 Reviews

M
Mike
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great good. Very noisy though. Would definitely go back.
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Hermene
VIP
Atlantic City
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was packed with people for Valentines Day. Very organized and food was delicious & brought in a very timely
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shoredine
VIP
New York City
152 reviews
3.0
152 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Slightly disappointed. Fixed limited menu for Valentines. We were not informed. Too crowded. Service very slow. Took over an hour to get our main course. Food came out a little sloppy probably because they were rushing.
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John
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent evening on Valentine's Day. Portions may have been too large for us older guests. Joel was a great server. Bargain fixed price. We will be back. JD OC, NJ
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is ALWAYS consistent. NEVER any disappointments!
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Gerald
VIP
New Jersey
137 reviews
4.0
137 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The antipasti salad was very good but a bit overpriced at $22. My ravioli bolognese was exceptional, as was my partners lobster and crabmeat raviolis. My dinner was priced right while we thought the raviolis were a bit steep at $38. Service exceptional, and entire staff very friendly. Worth a stop if in the area.
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David
Atlantic City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing dinner!!! Service was amazing and food was outstanding. Party of 8 and an everyone was very happy with their meals. Highly recommend to anyone on the area.
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Mark
New York City
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Made this reservation on a suggestion from a neighbor. The restaurant was nice. The food was ok at best. Since it is a BYOB the prices are higher. The amount of food could've been more but I would've been ok with the portion size if the food was more authentic Italian. The appetizers were over cooked (calamari) and basic (caprese salad). Not worth ordering. Overall after having a sub-par dining experience we wouldn't recommend this restaurant to any of our family or friends.
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Robin
VIP
Atlantic City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Esther was an excellent and attentive server. We’ve dined here several times and will definitely return.
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Denise
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time dining (first time there were two of us and this time four of us). The menu has plenty of options and everything we have ordered has been outstanding! Highly recommend La Cucina!
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FAQs

La Cucina Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 677-0470.

La Cucina Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225

Additional information

Cross street
New Road
Neighborhood
Northfield
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ronald Poulin
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.

La Cucina Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Calamari Fritti

Capellini with Meatballs

Asparagus

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Polpo alla Griglia$17.00

Crema di Ricotta$9.00

Cozze e Vongole$14.00

Polpete con Fontina$12.00

Antipasto Italiano (for 2)$22.00

Rapini e Salsiccia$12.00

Burrata$14.00

Insalate e Zuppa

Caprese$11.00

Insalata di Cesare$11.00

Insalata della Casa$10.00

Barbabietole$13.00

Superfood$14.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

Branzino$36.00

Salmone Al Limone$29.00

Pasta

Gnocchi Dolce$25.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$23.00

Ravioli con Funghi$21.00

Fettuccine 'La Cucina'$27.00

Capellini Al Granchio$29.00

Linguine Vongole$26.00

Capellini with Meatballs$23.00

Risotto di Mare$38.00

Mushroom Risotto $26.00

Carne

Maiale Ripieno$34.00

Brasato di Barolo$35.00

Vitello Pizzaiola$28.00

Vitello Saltinbocca$28.00

Vitello Gamberoni$31.00

Vitello Piccata $28.00

Vitello Marsala $28.00

Vitello Francaise $28.00

Pollo

Chicken La Cucina$28.00

Pollo Parmigiano$27.00

Pollo Fiorentina$30.00

Chicken Piccata $26.00

Chicken Marsala $26.00

Chicken Francaise $26.00

Contorno

Spinach$6.00

Asparagus$7.00

Pasta Pomodoro$8.00

Pasta Aglio é Olio$8.00

Soft Polenta$7.00

Broccoli Rabe$8.00

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