2051 Cucina Italiana

Good GF vegan options pasta
Service great
Loud

Dietary restrictions: GF

Kid-friendliness: To fancy for kids to attend
Unless olderand well behaved
Outdoor pet friendly

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Discovered an amazing Italian spot near Carlsbad Airport after visiting the Flower Fields! Spacious seating, plenty of parking, and super kid-friendly. We tried the fried calamari & veggies, Cacio e Pepe pizza, and their house-made bread (only $2.99!). Portions were generous, flavors were spot on—especially the pizza, which perfectly captured the classic pasta’s essence. Everything was so good, we’re already planning a return visit! Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped by around 3pm and place was dead. Even though there were no customers, service was not good and took forever to order. Everybody was busy stacking chairs and cleaning the empty place rather than focusing on the customer. Was never offered drinks besides the water fountain water they serve. When we finally ordered the food was basic but the worst was the lasagna I ordered. Definitely seemed to be from the night before and overly microwaved. Half of it was burnt and not edible. It looked horrible not sure how the cook felt it looked presentable. Had visited this place numerous times but not anymore, it definitely has gone downhill.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This is a very cool place. Its food is A+ there atmosphere is fun and original, the service is A+ ,you can't go wrong with this place .

Parking: If you have a EV they have 20 chargers there ,charge while you eat . Brilliant 👏

Kid-friendliness: Yes very fun for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bologna, Italiana

If you know me, you know I love Italian food. 2051 Cucina Italiana is primo! Homemade pasta with delectible sauces, and everything is customizable, so if you want a different sauce, just ask. We had burrata salad, two amazing pasta dishes that we shared, and cheesecake dessert. Every bite was outstanding. The waitress was good-natured and attentive, explained the dishes we were unfamiliar with, gave her input when asked, and really added to the feel that we were in Europe where it is a profession. The industrial vibe inside had conversations echoing off the many hard surfaces, but we were lucky to be seated outside, under the heaters. We agreed it was excellent value for the money and would dine there again, if only to try the housemade pizza, which ferments a full 72 hours. Additional notes: there is plenty of parking, it is handicap friendly, dogs were allowed on the patio, and though we dined early (5 pm), all the inside tables were reserved or full of happy diners, so reservations are recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

a fantastic experience at 2051 Cucina Italiana. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by a very friendly hostess, setting the tone for a great evening. The service throughout was excellent—attentive, prompt, and welcoming.

I ordered the pasta carbonara, and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was rich and creamy, perfectly coating the pasta, with just the right balance of flavors. Every bite was enjoyable, and you could tell the dish was made with quality ingredients and care.

Overall, 2051 Cucina Italiana delivered on both food and service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Italian meal in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came here on the advice of a friend, and I am extremely disappointed in what we experienced, and honestly, I’m a little shocked at all of the great reviews. The atmosphere is like a cafeteria at an office. There wasn’t one piece of artwork on any of the walls. It felt like an empty warehouse that somebody put tables in for a low budget banquet. And the food wasn’t any better. I got the special, a white lasagna. It tasted like it was overcooked in the microwave and then left under the warming lamp for an hour. My wife got the short ribs and risotto. I don’t think it could’ve been more bland. I’m giving our visit one star because the bread was pretty good, but they did charge for it and don’t tell you that it’s extra.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Mina was a complete rock star! Had a fantastic experience for dinner. Enjoyed the spaghetti bolognese and Chianti! Staff friendly, service was great, food was tasty and hot, and atmosphere tremendous! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved the fabulous Menu and the owner designed our tasting Menu
We all loved everything and the owner ,Simon is charming and a great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow I can't tell you what a nice surprise this was. Our team was incredibly pleased. Food was well portioned and very fresh. Presentation was very nice as well. The flavors of the dishes were also very good. One minor critique was the tiramisu tasted like cheesecake or jello pudding. Profiteroles were delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Margarita Pizza, Carpaccio Di Manzo

We would give a 5 star for food, hospitality and service. It was our first time at the restaurant, and it will not be our last. We allowed the owner, Simone, to pick out the entire meal for us. It was a truly a feast! I look forward to bring our family next time.
Thank you Simone and the entire staff. You treated us like royalty. Thank you Manola for taking good care of us!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Special, Italiana

Authentic Italian food. Very good. Staff are attentive. Food prep is on the slow side.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Italiana

Excellent food, excellent service. Lots of parking. Staff is extremely friendly. Food was delivered quickly. Staff worked well as a team and was perfectly attentative without bothering us during the meal while appearing at the perfect time to bring food/drinks and take away dishes.

Food is authentic Italian and the menu has great choices. Prices are reasonable but the portion sizes are on the small side so questionable value for money. Service is good but they tend to hover a bit and you can’t help but think they are trying to move you along so they can turn the table over quickly. Still recommend it though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We recently hosted our engagement party here and it was nothing short of perfect! As long-time fans of the restaurant, we knew it was the ideal spot to celebrate with our closest family and friends. Benedetta was incredible—she guided us through the planning process with ease, making everything seamless from start to finish.

Choosing from their preset event menu was a breeze because we already knew how delicious everything is. The restaurant also graciously allowed us to bring in our own decorations, which complemented the beautiful table setup they had prepared. The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and professional—which made the entire evening feel effortless.

Our intimate gathering of 30 people turned out exactly as we’d hoped, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to the entire team at 2051 Cucina for making our special day so memorable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5