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Seasonal Italian Culinary Craft

Our Culinary Menu

Rooted in regional heritage and crafted with locally harvested produce alongside protected Italian appellations. Each dish reflects generational culinary precision.

Carpaccio di Manzo Stagionato

Chef's Choice
$24
Aged Beef Carpaccio

Dry-aged prime beef tenderloin, pickled chanterelles, shaved 36-month Parmigiano-Reggiano, cold-pressed Ligurian olive oil.

Pair with: 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo, GD Vajra
GF

Burrata Pugliese con Fichi

$22
Heirloom Tomato & Black Mission Fig Burrata

Artisanal Puglia burrata, balsamic glaze pearls, toasted pine nuts, micro-basil, warm sourdough crisp.

Pair with: 2022 Greco di Tufo, Feudi di San Gregorio
VG

Polpo alla Griglia con Patate

$26
Wood-Fired Mediterranean Octopus

Charred Spanish octopus, saffron potato velouté, taggiasca olives, caper berries, smoked paprika oil.

Pair with: 2023 Vermentino di Sardegna, Argiolas
GFDF

Carciofi alla Giudia

$19
Roman-Style Crispy Artichokes

Crispy fried whole globe artichokes, preserved lemon aioli, mint dust, volcanic sea salt.

Pair with: 2022 Franciacorta Brut, Ca' del Bosco
VGGFDF

Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero

Chef's Choice
$38
Handmade Tagliolini with Umbrian Black Truffle

Hand-rolled 30-egg-yolk pasta ribbons, mountain butter emulsion, freshly shaved seasonal Umbrian black truffles.

Pair with: 2019 Barolo DOCG, Massolino
VG

Pappardelle al Ragù di Cinghiale

$34
Wild Boar & Juniper Pappardelle

Braised Tuscan wild boar ragù, crushed juniper, fresh bay leaves, aged Pecorino Toscano DOP.

Pair with: 2018 Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo

Ravioli di Zucca e Amaretti

$31
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli

Delicate pasta pillows filled with roasted squash, browned sage butter, crushed amaretti crunch, aged balsamico.

Pair with: 2022 Soave Classico, Pieropan
VG

Risotto all'Astice e Zafferano

$42
Saffron Risotto with Poached Butter Lobster

Acquerello carnaroli rice, Abruzzo saffron threads, butter-poached Maine lobster tail, lemon thyme.

Pair with: 2021 Gavi di Gavi, Villa Sparina
GF

Bistecca alla Fiorentina di Chianina

Chef's Choice
$115
Dry-Aged Florentine T-Bone (For Two)

Oak-fired 32oz certified Chianina porterhouse, rosemary smoked sea salt, charred lemon, roasted bone marrow.

Pair with: 2017 Super Tuscan, Tignanello Antinori
GFDF

Branzino Cileno al Cartoccio

$46
Mediterranean Sea Bass en Papillote

Wild Chilean sea bass, braised fennel, pachino cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, white wine broth.

Pair with: 2022 Etna Bianco, Benanti
GFDF

Ossobuco alla Milanese

$52
Braised Veal Shank with Citrus Gremolata

Slow-braised milk-fed veal shank, saffron risotto, parsley lemon zest gremolata, natural jus reduction.

Pair with: 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella, Zenato
GF

Melanzane al Forno con Stracciatella

$30
Wood-Roasted Heritage Eggplant

Smoked eggplant steaks, sweet san marzano sugo, fresh stracciatella, crispy sourdough gremolata, basil oil.

Pair with: 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Monsanto
VG

Tiramisù Tradizionale al Mascarpone

Chef's Choice
$16
Signature Espresso Tiramisù

House-made savoiardi dipped in single-origin Illy espresso and Marsala, whipped mascarpone, Valrhona dark cocoa.

Pair with: 2017 Vin Santo del Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono
VG

Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia del Madagascar

$15
Madagascar Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Silky cooked cream, macerated wild blackberries, candied thyme, aged balsamic reduction drizzle.

Pair with: 2022 Moscato d'Asti, Vietti
VGGF

Torta Caprese al Cioccolato Fondente

$17
Warm Flourless Dark Chocolate & Almond Cake

70% Guanaja chocolate, Sicilian roasted almond meal, Fior di Latte gelato, sea salt caramel.

Pair with: 2015 Recioto della Valpolicella, Tommasi
VGGF

Cannoli Siciliani Artigianali

$16
Hand-Rolled Sicilian Cannoli Trio

Crisp Marsala pastry shells, sheep's milk ricotta cream, Bronte pistachios, candied orange rind, dark chocolate nibs.

Pair with: 2018 Passito di Pantelleria, Donnafugata
VG

Chef Marco's Seasonal Tasting Experience

Available Nightly for the Entire Table · Six Curated Courses

"Our tasting journey celebrates traditional Italian regional roots transformed through modern culinary craft. Each course is paired with cellar selections curated by Head Sommelier Sofia Bellini."

$145per guest (+ $85 wine pairing)
Reserve Tasting Table

Dietary Key & Guest Notes

VGVegetarian Option
GFGluten-Free Prepared
DFDairy-Free Ingredients
Chef's Seasonal Highlight

Please inform your server of any severe food allergies before ordering. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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Artisanal Provenance

Purity of Soil, Mastery of Craft

Every dish begins long before it reaches our pans. We partner directly with historic Italian estates and conscientious local cultivators who honor ancestral harvesting traditions.

Aged 24–36 Months

Imported Italian Cheeses

D.O.P. Certified Selections

Emilia-Romagna & Tuscany, ItalyParmigiano Reggiano & Pecorino

Aged up to 36 months in climate-controlled cellars, our raw-milk cheeses deliver complex savory crystals, nutty depth, and unparalleled melt character.

Traceability Verified
First Cold Extraction

Heritage Olive Oils

Single-Estate Cold Pressed

Castagneto Carducci, TuscanyCultivar Moraiolo & Frantoio

Harvested early October and extracted within six hours. Unfiltered, peppery, and rich in natural polyphenols that elevate every pasta and crudo.

Traceability Verified
Slow Stone Milled

Stone-Ground Flours

Organic Ancient Grains

Altamura, PugliaType 00 & Senatore Cappelli

Slowly milled to preserve delicate wheat germ and natural elasticity, forming the backbone of our daily handcrafted pasta shapes and wood-fired focaccia.

Traceability Verified
Dawn Field Harvest

Farm-Fresh Produce

Daily Harvest Partners

Regional Cooperative FarmsOrganic & Biodynamic

Picked at peak sunrise ripeness by local grower collectives. Heirloom nightshades, wild field greens, and aromatic herbs delivered within hours.

Traceability Verified

Authentic regional Italian culinary craftsmanship reimagined with seasonal purity, handcrafted pasta, and an intimate nocturnal cellar experience.

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Service Hours

Monday – Sunday

12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kitchen service closes 45 minutes prior to closing.

Location & Inquiries

123 Italian Avenue, Downtown City
(555) 987-6543
reservations@cucina.com
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