CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach
Known For
- •Fried stuffed squash blossoms
- •Giant meatball
- •Focaccia with whipped ricotta and 15-year aged balsamic
- •Rigatoni with soft egg
- •Margherita Pizza
Insider Tips
Best Time
Late afternoon into early evening; happy hour begins at 3 p.m.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Arrive around 3 p.m. for happy hour deals and to snag patio seating; park in the nearby Nordstrom structure and grab a bottle from the wine nook to take home.
A wall of wine is the greeting. Rustic wood, sunlit patio tables, and a soundtrack that swings from easy country to chilled Italian-pop. Cucina enoteca Newport Beach cooks Italy with California arrogance: house-made pasta slicked with olive oil and a soft egg, a Margherita pizza with a charred crust, and an enormous, old-school meatball that begs to be wrestled with a fork. The bar turns into a happy hour engine at 3 p.m., pouring lavender cocktails and precise Negronis while bartenders chat like locals. Portions are generous, flavors bright, and the retail wine nook at the entrance makes it too easy to take the party home. Service can wobble when the patio fills, but the fried stuffed squash blossoms and ricotta-topped focaccia usually arrive flawless, steam still rising from the bread.
Price Level
$$
Website
www.urbankitchengroup.comContact
+1 949-706-1416
Outdoor Seating
Reservations Available
Hours
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#38 of 466)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #38 of 466 Places to Eat in Newport Beach
- Outdoor seating available
- Reservations accepted