Italian Cucina

1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside
(619) 328-3125

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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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon and Mixed Vegetables

Eissa Jamil

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.

Raul Gallo

Great food and service

Axel Wolff

More upscale gastronomy with Italian cuisine, you should reserve a table. The map is clear. From Italian tomato soup to lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs, you can get all the delicacies of Italian origin here.

Bianca Varela

WHEN are you supposed to make a reservation?!at 5 when they open and hope they aren’t full!!ridiculous!!

stacy hopster-filippi

Amazing food, great atmosphere, impeccable staff!

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