1. Food

antipasti
pranzo
vasi
mini mason jars with pane misti
all jars are available to go plus 4.
cherry tomato | caper + olive 8.
smoked trout | eureka lemon oil 9.
chicken liver pâté | brown sugar shallot 8.
gorgonzola | walnut + poached pear* 8.
sweet pea hummus | pancetta + chili 8.
burrata | roasted garlic 8.
stuffed fried squash blossoms | herb ricotta + opal basil pesto + lemon aioli 12.
grilled octopus | ceci bean + fingerling + citrus green + dehydrated tomato 14.5
burrata + prosciutto | heirloom tomato + arugula + gaeta olive + balsamic 13.5
zuppa | chef’s whim | cup 5. / bowl 9.
giardino
+ chicken 7. / + shrimp 10. / + steak 9.
baby beet + satsuma tangerine | nettle pesto + endive + bufala buttermilk 12.
kale ‘caesar’ | shaved brussels sprout + orange cognac soaked raisin
+ parmesan frico + meyer lemon anchovy emulsion 10.5
chopped salad | bacon + crispy quinoa + muscat grape + frog hollow pear
+ red oak + candied walnut + buttermilk blue cheese vinaigrette* 11.5
arugula + heirloom tomato | shaved parmesan + radicchio + 18 yr balsamic 8.5
plus $12 for family style insalate - for 3-4ppl
polenta board
pizza
creamy mascarpone polenta
+ chef’s ragu 14.5
persimmon + radicchio | gorgonzola + caramelized onion + hazelnut
+ juniper balsamic* 15.
margherita | san marzano tomato + mozzarella + basil 14.
casalingo pepperoni + fennel sausage | mozzarella + peppadew pepper 16.
hen of the woods + cremini + oyster mushroom | goat cheese + fried onion
+ truffle oil 15.5
pizza bianca | bèsciamella + garlic confit + chili + sicilian oregano + arugula 14.
pancetta + brussels sprout leaf | fontina + red onion + roasted garlic + chili 16.
lamb sausage + honey ricotta | gaeta olive + fontina + baby chard 16.
spicy coppa | peperoncini + calabrian chili + house made mozzarella + basil
+ san marzano tomato 15.
formaggi + salumi
+ condimenti + crostini
3 for 12. / 4 for 15. / 5 for 18.
formaggi
chocolate stout cheddar | oregon | cow
hooks blue | wisconsin | cow + sheep + goat
mitica sardo | italy | aged sheep
pleasant ridge reserve | wisconsin | cow
lagrein | italy | cow + red wine + garlic
stinking bishop | england | cow
salumi
coppa | italy | pork
country pâté | san diego | venison + pork
prosciutto di parma ruliano | italy | pork
rillettes | san diego | pork
bresaola | san diego | cow
maple bourbon salumi | san diego | pork
contorni
focaccia | rosemary honey whipped butter 4.
truffle parmesan fries 7.
burnt brussels sprout | ivan’s hot sauce 7.
giant meatball 8.
creamy polenta | e.v.o.o. + parmesan 5.5
cauliflower | pine nut + date
+ breadcrumb* 7.5
farmer’s market vegetable 6.5
ricotta gnudi | arrabbiata sauce 7.5
daily specials
1/2 pane + cup of soup 10.5
1/2 pane + small arugula salad 10.5
cup of soup + small arugula salad 9.5
cucina hero and burger do not apply
We support local, sustainable and organic
practices whenever possible.
*NUT ALLERGY bread service only upon request
+ fennel sausage 1.5 + farm egg 1.5 + white anchovy 3.
pane
with choice of truffle fries or small arugula salad
porchetta + brie panini | arugula + truffle oil + wildflower honey 13.5
grilled three cheese | bufala mozzarella + asiago
+ parmesan butter crusted lemon bread + tomato confit 12. + bacon 2.
porcini sausage grinder | balsamic onion + arugula + goat cheese fonduta 14.
cucina burger | radicchio slaw + bologna + aged cheddar + pickle aioli
+ truffle fries 16.
chickpea fritter tasca | piquillo pepper + lemon cucumber + pea green
+ mint pesto 12.
tuna conserva + burrata panini | radicchio + caper berry + arugula
+ lemon aioli + black olive vinaigrette* 13.
cucina hero | mortadella + prosciutto + coppa + provolone + peperoncini
+ lettuce + tomato + lemon aioli* 14.
pasta e piatti
gluten-free pasta available upon request
wild mushroom cavatelli | chanterelle + oyster + leek + parsnip
+ tallegio fonduta 17.5
bucatini | guanciale + cabbage + tomato + chili + pecorino + hen egg 19.
lasagna al forno | beef + pork + veal + tomato + bèsciamella 16.5
rigatoni bolognese | herbed ricotta 19.
short rib pappardelle | cremini mushroom + carrot + parmigiano 21.
shrimp spaghettini puttanesca | tomato + gaeta olive + caper
+ anchovy + calabrian chili 22.
balsamic glazed atlantic salmon | sunchoke hazelnut purée + baby leek + chard
+ kohlrabi* 21.
jidori chicken | ricotta gnudi + pancetta + fava bean + sherry jus 22.
antipasti
vasi
mini mason jars with pane misti
all jars are available to go plus 4.
cherry tomato | caper + olive 8.
chicken liver pâté | brown sugar shallot 8.
gorgonzola walnut mousse | poached pear* 8.
sweet pea hummus | crispy pancetta + chili 8.
burrata | roasted garlic 8.
smoked steelhead trout | eureka lemon oil 9.
polenta board
creamy mascarpone polenta + chef’s ragu 14.5
formaggi + salumi
condimenti + crostini
3 for 12. / 4 for 15. / 5 for 18.
formaggi
chocolate stout cheddar | oregon | cow
hooks blue | wisconsin | cow + sheep + goat
mitica sardo | italy | aged sheep
pleasant ridge reserve | wisconsin | cow
lagrein | italy | cow + red wine + garlic
stinking bishop | england | cow
salumi
coppa | italy | pork
country pâté | san diego | venison + pork
prosciutto di parma ruliano | italy | pork
rillettes | san diego | pork
bresaola | san diego | cow
maple bourbon salumi | san diego | pork
contorni
truffle parmesan fries 7.
burnt brussels sprout | ivan’s hot sauce 7.5
creamy polenta | e.v.o.o. + parmesan 6.5
giant meatball 8.
farmer’s market vegetable 6.5
cauliflower | pine nut + date + breadcrumb* 7.5
focaccia | rosemary honey butter 4.
ricotta gnudi | arrabbiata sauce 7.5
We support local, sustainable and organic
practices whenever possible.
*NUT ALLERGY bread service only upon request
stuffed fried squash blossoms | herb ricotta + opal basil pesto + lemon aioli 12.
burrata + prosciutto | heirloom tomato + arugula + gaeta olive + aged balsamic 13.5
pork belly | hen egg + frisée + pork crackling + sherry mustard sugo 13.5
rib eye carpaccio | green tomato + caper + herb + roasted garlic aioli 13.5
grilled octopus | ceci bean + fingerling + citrus green + dehydrated tomato 14.5
mediterranean mussels | chorizo + leek + oregano + tomato sugo 13.5
giardino
baby beet + satsuma tangerine | nettle pesto + endive + buffala buttermilk 12.
kale ‘caesar’ | shaved brussels sprout + orange cognac soaked raisin + parmesan frico
+ meyer lemon anchovy emulsion 10.5
chopped salad | bacon + crispy quinoa + muscat grape + frog hollow pear + red oak
+ candied walnut + buttermilk blue cheese vinaigrette* 11.5
arugula + heirloom tomato | shaved parmesan + radicchio + 18 yr balsamic 8.5
plus $14 for family style insalate - for 3-4ppl
pizza
pizza bianca | bèsciamella + garlic confit + chili + sicilian oregano + arugula 14.
lamb sausage + honey ricotta | gaeta olive + fontina + baby chard 16.
pancetta + brussels sprout leaf | fontina + red onion + roasted garlic + chili 16.
persimmon + radicchio | gorgonzola + caramelized onion + hazelnut
+ juniper balsamic* 15.
margherita | san marzano tomato + mozzarella + basil 14.
casalingo pepperoni + fennel sausage | mozzarella + peppadew pepper 16.
hen of the woods + cremini + oyster mushroom | goat cheese + fried onion
+ truffle oil 15.5
spicy coppa | peperoncini + calabrian chili + house made mozzarella + basil
+ san marzano tomato 15.
pasta
gluten free pasta available upon request
wild mushroom cavatelli | chanterelle + oyster + leek + parsnip + tallegio fonduta 17.5
pine nut ricotta cappelletti | rutabaga + carrot + truffle porcini sugo* 17.
bucatini | guanciale + cabbage + tomato + chili + pecorino + hen egg 19.
risotto | chef’s whim 12. piccolo / 18. grande
short rib pappardelle | cremini mushroom + carrot + parmigiano 21.
shrimp spaghettini puttanesca | tomato + gaeta olive + caper
+ anchovy + calabrian chili 22
rigatoni bolognese | herbed ricotta 19.
plus $24 for family style - for 3-4pp / does not apply to cappelletti
piatti
jidori chicken | ricotta gnudi + pancetta + fava bean + sherry jus 22.
cucina burger | radicchio slaw + bologna + aged cheddar + pickle aioli + truffle fries 16.
veal saltimbocca | spinach risotto + prosciutto + pearl onion + sage + marsala sugo 25.
balsamic glazed atlantic salmon | sunchoke hazelnut purée + baby leek + chard
+ kohlrabi* 21.
duroc pork chop | guanciale + cracked white rose potato + dandelion green
+ braeburn apple + fennel 24.
whole fish | saffron couscous + pine nut + currant + caper
+ caramelized leek vinaigrette* 27.
dry rub rib eye | fingerling + romanesco + cauliflower purée + porcini mustard 28.
vini
white
al bicchiere | wines by the glass
cucina vino bianco on tap | 8. glass | 21. 500ml carafe
sauvignon blanc | saget | loire, france 10.
arneis | ceretto | piedmont, italy 10.
riesling | mönchhof | mosel-saar-ruwer, germany 10.
vernaccia di san gimignano | cesani | tuscany , italy 10.
chardonnay | tolosa | edna valley 11.
cataratto | anthilia | sicily, italy 11.
pinot grigio | alois lageder | alto adige, italy 11.
chardonnay | failla | sonoma coast 18.
bubbles
moscato | saracco | asti, italy 7.
prosecco | gemin | veneto, italy 10.
cava | juve y camps | penedès, spain 10.
rosé | huber ‘hugo’ | traisental, austria 11.
champagne | jd telmont | epernay, france 19.
pink
costaripa | lombardia, italy 10.
red
cucina vino rosso on tap | 9. glass | 24. 500ml carafe
malbec | aruma | mendoza, argentina 9.
tempranillo | torremoron | ribera del duero, spain 10.
nero d’avola | sedara | sicily 10.
montepulciano | poderi 72 | marche, italy 11.
syrah | chocolan | maipo valle, chile 11.
chianti | selvapiana | rufina, italy 11.
cabernet sauvignon | eberle | paso robles 12.
pinot noir | hahn | santa lucia highlands 13.
cabernet sauvignon | meyer | napa valley 16.
taste
italian wine flights | 12.
white 2 oz ea of pinot grigio + arneis + cataratto
red 2 oz ea of chianti + montepulciano + nero d’avola
CUCINA gives back! Each month we partner
with a local charity to raise awareness. For
every glass, carafe, or bottle of CUCINA
private label wine sold, CUCINA urbana will
donate $1.
This month’s #sipsupport beneficiary
is Voices for Children.
Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused
children in San Diego County by providing them with
volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
The belief that every child deserves a
safe and permanent home, means VFC will
review and monitor every court file in the
system, and will provide a CASA to every
child in the foster care system who needs
one, and advocate to improve the lives of
San Diego County’s foster children. Learn
more at speakupnow.org.
0-proof
{ non-alcoholic delights }
lavender lemonade | house made blend 6.
‘aquazul’ | strawberry + mint + lime + ginger + soda 7.
italian soda | lemon, orange or chinotto 3.5
hank’s root beer | small batch + gluten free 4.5
ginger beer | gosling’s 5.
brewskis
{ local + italian flavors }
by the handle
moretti | lager | italy 6.
local taps | please see server for daily selections
by the neck
blanche de bruxelles | white ale | belgium 8.5
bear republic | ’racer 5’ ipa | healdsburg 8.
ballast point | ‘victory at sea’ imperial porter | san diego 7.5
anderson valley | ‘boont’ amber ale. | booneville 7.
erdinger | non-alcoholic | germany 5.
saint archer | pale ale | san diego 6.5
large format brews by the neck
green flash | ‘saisondiego’ | 22 oz | san diego 9.
the bruery | ‘mischief’ golden ale | 22 oz | orange county 12.
enki | blonde ale | 750 ml. | italy 22.
bruton ’10’ | malty dark | 750 ml. | italy 28.
contessa | italian pale. | 750 ml. | italy 33.
baladin | ‘super’ belgian style tripel | 750 ml. | italy 34.
apertivi
{ great on the rocks, shaken or with soda }
campari | bitter + red 8.
aperol | not so bitter + orange 8.
lillet blanc | golden + light 9.
lillet rosé | aromatic + refreshing 9.
lillet rouge | rich + heady 9.
dolin vermouth | rouge, blanc, dry 7.
contratto | bianco or rosso 9.
classico
{favorites from the old country}
cocktails
{ delicious and hand crafted }
cocchi | torino, americana, rosso 9.
carpano antica | sweet + spicy 9.
zucca | rhubarb + cardamom 9.
punta e mes | deep + flavorful 9.
cynar | artichoke + bittersweet 9.
bonal | tour de france favorite 9.
cardamaro | cardoons + spice 9.
bellini | prosecco + white peach 9.
cucina cup | pimms + cocchi torino + cucumber + mint + lemon 10.
biondina | contratto white vermouth + dolin blanc + ferrand dry curacao 10.
ramato | carpano antica + pressed orange + bitters 10.
negroni russo | vodka + aperol + carpano antica + orange zest 10.
sangria red or white | wine + fruit + peach brandy + triple sec + soda 9.
fiore scura | gin + blackberry + mint + pomegranate + clove 12.
sagrada sour | sapin + gin + st. germain + lime 12.
il zenzero | gin + domaine canton + jalapeño + cucumber + basil
+ lemon 11.
cucumber blossom | vodka + st. germain + lime + cucumber 10.
professional | bourbon + zucca + grapefruit bitters + orange zest 11.
moscow mule | vodka + ginger beer + bitters + lime 11. copper mug 30.
tequila ‘mule’ | jalapeño tequila + lime + ginger beer 11. copper mug 30.
dutch ‘mule’ | nolet’s gin + lime + ginger beer 11. copper mug 30.
roman fire | mezcal + cocchi torino+ grapefruit 11.
stranded sicilian | roasted pineapple gin + cocchi americano + aperol 11.
cynar ya know | nolet’s gin + contratto biano + cynar + lemon 11.
my pear lady | rum + contratto bianco + pear + rosemary + lemon 10.
cilantro margarita | tequila + serrano + lime + cayenne black pepper rim 10.
home grown
{ concocted in our house } - all 9.
Each season, we infuse selections of liquors and handcraft them with a
variety of fresh produce. Try them shaken, over ice, or served with a
splash of soda!
berry vodka | red jalapeño tequila | mulled spice bourbon
vanilla bean bourbon | roasted pineapple gin
La vita e un incertezza. Mangia prima il dolce.
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
dolci
La vita e un incertezza. Mangia prima il dolce.
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
dolci
apple involtini | five spice gelato + toasted almond* 9.
apple involtini | five spice gelato + toasted almond* 9.
chocolate nutella zeppole | passion fruit crema
+ turmeric sugar + crystallized basil* 8.
chocolate nutella zeppole | passion fruit crema
+ turmeric sugar + crystallized basil* 8.
chocolate budino | rosemary apricot biscotti
+ crème fraîche crema 8.
chocolate budino | rosemary apricot biscotti
+ crème fraîche crema 8.
pumpkin panna cotta | molasses
+ candied pumpkin + cocoa soil 8.
pumpkin panna cotta | molasses
+ candied pumpkin + cocoa soil 8.
candied tangerine + ricotta cannoli | caramelia chocolate
+ pistachio + lemon verbena* 8.5
candied tangerine + ricotta cannoli | caramelia chocolate
+ pistachio + lemon verbena* 8.5
crème fraîche + chocolate tiramisu
macerated blackberry + chocolate granola* 9.
crème fraîche + chocolate tiramisu
macerated blackberry + chocolate granola* 9.
gelato + sorbet sampler 8.5
gelato + sorbet sampler 8.5
cheese board | 3 for 12. / 4 for 15. / 5 for 18.
cheese board | 3 for 12. / 4 for 15. / 5 for 18.
*nut allergy
senza l’alcol
*nut allergy
caffe
espresso | small cup of very strong coffee
+ caramel-colored foam called ‘crema’ 3.5
cappuccino | shot of espresso
+ steamed milk + foam 4.5
caffe macchiato | coffee ‘stained’ + milk
just a bit of foam on top of the espresso 4.
bianco natale | brandy
+ crème de cacao + vanilla gelato
served up + topped with nutmeg 11.
nocciola | nutella + frangelico
+ tia maria + crème de cacao
served on the rocks + topped with foam 10.
angelo cielo | vanilla vodka
+ amaretto + pineapple
served as a martini 9.
caffe latte | espresso + hot milk 5.
caffe freddo | a chilled version of our
cucina blend house coffee 4.5
caffe shakerato | espresso + ice
+ sugar + chocolate syrup
shaken vigorously
until chilled and frothy 5.
con l’alcol
amaro inverno | double espresso + borghetti
+ chocolate liquor + tuaca
served hot with steamed milk and foam 10.
ardente | mount gay rum + vanilla vodka
+ cherry herring + crème de cacao
served in a snifter 11.
La vita e un incertezza. Mangia prima il dolce.
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
dolci
senza l’alcol
caffe
espresso | small cup of very strong coffee
+ caramel-colored foam called ‘crema’ 3.5
cappuccino | shot of espresso
+ steamed milk + foam 4.5
caffe macchiato | coffee ‘stained’ + milk
just a bit of foam on top of the espresso 4.
bianco natale | brandy
+ crème de cacao + vanilla gelato
served up + topped with nutmeg 11.
nocciola | nutella + frangelico
+ tia maria + crème de cacao
served on the rocks + topped with foam 10.
angelo cielo | vanilla vodka
+ amaretto + pineapple
served as a martini 9.
caffe latte | espresso + hot milk 5.
caffe freddo | a chilled version of our
cucina blend house coffee 4.5
caffe shakerato | espresso + ice
+ sugar + chocolate syrup
shaken vigorously
until chilled and frothy 5.
con l’alcol
amaro inverno | double espresso + borghetti
+ chocolate liquor + tuaca
served hot with steamed milk and foam 10.
ardente | mount gay rum + vanilla vodka
+ cherry herring + crème de cacao
served in a snifter 11.
La vita e un incertezza. Mangia prima il dolce.
Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
dolci
apple involtini | five spice gelato + toasted almond* 9.
apple involtini | five spice gelato + toasted almond* 9.
chocolate nutella zeppole | passion fruit crema
+ turmeric sugar + crystallized basil* 8.
chocolate nutella zeppole | passion fruit crema
+ turmeric sugar + crystallized basil* 8.
chocolate budino | rosemary apricot biscotti
+ crème fraîche crema 8.
chocolate budino | rosemary apricot biscotti
+ crème fraîche crema 8.
pumpkin panna cotta | molasses
+ candied pumpkin + cocoa soil 8.
pumpkin panna cotta | molasses
+ candied pumpkin + cocoa soil 8.
candied tangerine + ricotta cannoli | caramelia chocolate
+ pistachio + lemon verbena* 8.5
candied tangerine + ricotta cannoli | caramelia chocolate
+ pistachio + lemon verbena* 8.5
crème fraîche + chocolate tiramisu
macerated blackberry + chocolate granola* 9.
crème fraîche + chocolate tiramisu
macerated blackberry + chocolate granola* 9.
gelato + sorbet sampler 8.5
gelato + sorbet sampler 8.5
cheese board | 3 for 12. / 4 for 15. / 5 for 18.
cheese board | 3 for 12. / 4 for 15. / 5 for 18.
*nut allergy
senza l’alcol
*nut allergy
caffe
espresso | small cup of very strong coffee
+ caramel-colored foam called ‘crema’ 3.5
cappuccino | shot of espresso
+ steamed milk + foam 4.5
caffe macchiato | coffee ‘stained’ + milk
just a bit of foam on top of the espresso 4.
caffe latte | espresso + hot milk 5.
caffe freddo | a chilled version of our
cucina blend house coffee 4.5
caffe shakerato | espresso + ice
+ sugar + chocolate syrup
shaken vigorously
until chilled and frothy 5.
con l’alcol
bianco natale | brandy
+ crème de cacao + vanilla gelato
served up + topped with nutmeg 11.
nocciola | nutella + frangelico
+ tia maria + crème de cacao
served on the rocks + topped with foam 10.
angelo cielo | vanilla vodka
+ amaretto + pineapple
served as a martini 9.
amaro inverno | double espresso + borghetti
+ chocolate liquor + tuaca
served hot with steamed milk + foam 10.
ardente | mount gay rum + vanilla vodka
+ cherry herring + crème de cacao
served in a snifter 11.
senza l’alcol
caffe
espresso | small cup of very strong coffee
+ caramel-colored foam called ‘crema’ 3.5
cappuccino | shot of espresso
+ steamed milk + foam 4.5
caffe macchiato | coffee ‘stained’ + milk
just a bit of foam on top of the espresso 4.
caffe latte | espresso + hot milk 5.
caffe freddo | a chilled version of our
cucina blend house coffee 4.5
caffe shakerato | espresso + ice
+ sugar + chocolate syrup
shaken vigorously
until chilled and frothy 5.
con l’alcol
bianco natale | brandy
+ crème de cacao + vanilla gelato
served up + topped with nutmeg 11.
nocciola | nutella + frangelico
+ tia maria + crème de cacao
served on the rocks + topped with foam 10.
angelo cielo | vanilla vodka
+ amaretto + pineapple
served as a martini 9.
amaro inverno | double espresso + borghetti
+ chocolate liquor + tuaca
served hot with steamed milk and foam 10.
ardente | mount gay rum + vanilla vodka
+ cherry herring + crème de cacao
served in a snifter 11.