Called the restaurant for reservations. I was told only Diamond/Platnium members were able to make reservations. That we could go as a walk in.
Seven friends showed up for bday celebration as a walk in. The hostess said only reservations required and no walk in were available. Looking around the restaurant, there were multiple empty booths and tables. I find it appalling, that only VIP LEVEL members are able to dine in your restaurant and the steakhouse next door!
Next time, be transparent when customers call.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeff Harris
Walked in, 3 quarters of the restaurant empty, they tell me booked for 3 hours for one person... I can understand if they were busy, they were not.
Dag Bunnemeyer
Our dining experience at the Italian Cucina in Barona Casino was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm and friendly service that set the tone for a relaxing evening. I started with the Braised Beef Short Ribs, which were simply outstanding. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It was truly one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. My wife had the Baked Penne Pasta, and it was equally delicious. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce was rich and savory. The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making it a perfect spot for a special night out. Overall, the food was excellent, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend the Italian Cucina at Barona Casino for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.
K G. M
Such a cool spot! They have screens showing the kitchen staff prepare your food. Portions are big and flavor is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judyth Hamilton
Although I did not realize you had to be 18 to even eat in here. We had a wonderful meal with excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Fried Calamari
Tina F
Everything here is amazing. The food is decadent and the service is top notch. The Bucatini Carbonara is absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlyn Rose
Very disappointed that members are not informed about this being a diamond only establishment. States they take walk ins but when you walk up and attempt to put your name down you are turned away because they decided it was diamond exclusive for the night. This should be a more transparent policy. As someone who is generally very happy with the service at this casino, this was a let down.
Service: 1
JESS MESINO
A great restaurant, everything is perfect, the food with exquisite taste and innovative dishes, quite generous portions, we all ended up ordering takeout of the amount they served, the staff was wonderful, always attentive, friendly and attentive to every detail without losing the smile on your face, without a doubt a good experience, recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JESUS MESINO
A great restaurant, everything is perfect, the food with exquisite taste and innovative dishes, quite generous portions, we all ended up ordering takeout of the amount they served, the staff was wonderful, always attentive, friendly and attentive to every detail without losing the smile on your face, without a doubt a good experience, recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa De Freitas
I would give 10 stars if I could. The food is Magnificent, the Chef is Brilliant and the Staff is Wonderful...No complaints whatsoever!
Always a great meal and the service staff is attentive and helpful.Only gripe is with the bench seats being so low, but that's mainly a nitpick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Tail, Italian Latte, Cucina House Salad, Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Fried Calamari, Salmon and Mixed Vegetables
Cynthia Castro
The restaurant was empty and they said they couldn’t take us and that we could try to come by in an hour.The smart thing to do is just take the table and let us know that we had an hour for dinner if there was a reservation we had to give it up for.
Mike Schmitt
Incredible service incredible food. They know what everything on the menu is. Never have to ask for anything. They keep on their toes. So friendly as well. Make me feel like I belong. Thanks y'all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Latte
silverseal99
BLUF: the meal was comped by the casino or my three star rating would be lowered to two. I don't recommend this restaurant (there are better venues at Barona) and won't be returning.Not a very good dining experience for our party of six. While the bread rolls were hot and tasty, no traditional plate of spices was presented for the accompanying olive oil and basalmic. The Caesar salad likely used bottled dressing which was neither good nor authentic. The salmon platter was cold, flavorless and returned to the kitchen in favor of something hot and more flavorful. Three filets were served tepid and accompanied by a mushroom ravioli that only one of the party enjoyed. The sole ribeye was served cool and not properly seared (the fat was not caramelized). Lastly, the "patio" area in which we were seated was an echo chamber in which patrons were pummeled with Italian tenors at volumes that made casual conversation difficult if not impossible.On the plus side, the Margaritas were generous and reasonably priced. The creme brulee was remarkably generous and flavorful and the chocolate cake delighted the "chocoholics" in the group.
Called the restaurant for reservations. I was told only Diamond/Platnium members were able to make reservations. That we could go as a walk in.
Seven friends showed up for bday celebration as a walk in. The hostess said only reservations required and no walk in were available. Looking around the restaurant, there were multiple empty booths and tables. I find it appalling, that only VIP LEVEL members are able to dine in your restaurant and the steakhouse next door!
Next time, be transparent when customers call.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Walked in, 3 quarters of the restaurant empty, they tell me booked for 3 hours for one person...
I can understand if they were busy, they were not.
Our dining experience at the Italian Cucina in Barona Casino was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm and friendly service that set the tone for a relaxing evening.
I started with the Braised Beef Short Ribs, which were simply outstanding. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It was truly one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. My wife had the Baked Penne Pasta, and it was equally delicious. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce was rich and savory.
The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making it a perfect spot for a special night out.
Overall, the food was excellent, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend the Italian Cucina at Barona Casino for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.
Such a cool spot! They have screens showing the kitchen staff prepare your food. Portions are big and flavor is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although I did not realize you had to be 18 to even eat in here. We had a wonderful meal with excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Fried Calamari
Everything here is amazing. The food is decadent and the service is top notch. The Bucatini Carbonara is absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointed that members are not informed about this being a diamond only establishment. States they take walk ins but when you walk up and attempt to put your name down you are turned away because they decided it was diamond exclusive for the night. This should be a more transparent policy. As someone who is generally very happy with the service at this casino, this was a let down.
Service: 1
A great restaurant, everything is perfect, the food with exquisite taste and innovative dishes, quite generous portions, we all ended up ordering takeout of the amount they served, the staff was wonderful, always attentive, friendly and attentive to every detail without losing the smile on your face, without a doubt a good experience, recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great restaurant, everything is perfect, the food with exquisite taste and innovative dishes, quite generous portions, we all ended up ordering takeout of the amount they served, the staff was wonderful, always attentive, friendly and attentive to every detail without losing the smile on your face, without a doubt a good experience, recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would give 10 stars if I could. The food is Magnificent, the Chef is Brilliant and the Staff is Wonderful...No complaints whatsoever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon and Mixed Vegetables
Restaurantji Recommends
Always a great meal and the service staff is attentive and helpful.Only gripe is with the bench seats being so low, but that's mainly a nitpick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Tail, Italian Latte, Cucina House Salad, Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, Fried Calamari, Salmon and Mixed Vegetables
The restaurant was empty and they said they couldn’t take us and that we could try to come by in an hour.The smart thing to do is just take the table and let us know that we had an hour for dinner if there was a reservation we had to give it up for.
Incredible service incredible food. They know what everything on the menu is. Never have to ask for anything. They keep on their toes. So friendly as well. Make me feel like I belong. Thanks y'all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Latte
BLUF: the meal was comped by the casino or my three star rating would be lowered to two. I don't recommend this restaurant (there are better venues at Barona) and won't be returning.Not a very good dining experience for our party of six. While the bread rolls were hot and tasty, no traditional plate of spices was presented for the accompanying olive oil and basalmic. The Caesar salad likely used bottled dressing which was neither good nor authentic. The salmon platter was cold, flavorless and returned to the kitchen in favor of something hot and more flavorful. Three filets were served tepid and accompanied by a mushroom ravioli that only one of the party enjoyed. The sole ribeye was served cool and not properly seared (the fat was not caramelized). Lastly, the "patio" area in which we were seated was an echo chamber in which patrons were pummeled with Italian tenors at volumes that made casual conversation difficult if not impossible.On the plus side, the Margaritas were generous and reasonably priced. The creme brulee was remarkably generous and flavorful and the chocolate cake delighted the "chocoholics" in the group.
Great food and service
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