La Cucina

Absolutely loved this restaurant! Best in Fort Lauderdale (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea)
Amazing, fresh authentic Italian cuisine.
Food was mouthwatering delicious and the owners Claudia and Enrico were beyond welcoming and hospitable!
Truly made us feel like family!
I will be going back again and again!
I plan on recommending this little Italian gem 1000% to everyone I know.
Thank you Claudia and Enrico for an unforgettable experience! Bravi 👏🏻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were not sure about what an authentic Italian restaurant might be like, but it was fantastic!! We would highly recommend La Cucina. The wine, the service and the food - we just so enjoyed everything.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely small family restaurant located in Lauderdale by the sea. Food was absolutely delicious, we shared several appetizers: burrata, calamari, meatballs, green salad. For the mains: fish, veal, pasta with mushrooms and others. Their tiramisu is amazing.
Service is superb, the owners are incredibly attentive.
There is a paid parking lot right by the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic food ! Delicious ! Charming hosts and fabulous service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This evening I ordered takeout as I was returning home from work late. I have eaten at this restaurant before a couple years ago and it does not disappoint! My dinner was absolutely fantastic! So fresh and full of flavor, it reminded me of a meal we would have when at our home in Sicily. Grazie mille! Cena perfetta!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of my family (a group of 12) to La Cucina for a special occasion. Most are from Boston and know great Italian food when they taste it. Well, La Cucina did not disappoint! I arranged for family style and it worked out great! Apps were meatballs, antipast and calimari. Pastas were gnocchi in a pink sauce and meat ravioli. For meat we had veal piccata and chicken Parmesan (Special request).

Everyone raved about the food and the great service from owner Claudia and our favorite server, Marco!! Love you guys! Enrico ,also the owner cooked it all and it was amazing!! No pics because we all dove in as soon as it was placed on the table.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti

From the moment you arrive, the service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You feel like a valued guest, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and hospitality.

Every detail is thoughtfully handled, making the entire experience relaxing and enjoyable. The food is outstanding—authentic, flavorful, and clearly made with care.

This isn’t just a meal—it’s a feel-good experience you’ll want to repeat. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had the most amazing dinner here for our anniversary. With the owners being from Italy, the food is extremely authentic, it felt like we were back in Italy! The owners were also so kind. I can’t say enough good things about the delicious appetizers, home made pasta, and crème brûlée. We cannot wait to come back here next time we are in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Truly authentic Italian food that tasted amazing. Owned by a couple from Italy that were so hospitable. Great service, great food and a wonderful atmosphere. The bread is perfection. Can't wait to visit again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Claudia and Enrico serve up authentic Italian food in a way that instantly reminds you of the meals an Italian grandmother made with such love and care for her family. The ingredients are authentic and fresh; the atmosphere, comfortable and inviting; and the service, top of class. This is a gem of a place in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Open 5-10, six nights a week. Why wait? Run, don’t walk, to La Cucina! I’ll be back as soon as I can.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our go to when in Ft Lauderdale

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible from the food to the attention. It became our favourite place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a lovely, delicious dining experience at La Cucina! The arugula salad was refreshing and plentiful, topped with shaved paremesan and perfectly dressed with lemon and olive oil. I had the pappardelle fungi—a beautiful blend of mushrooms in a demi glaze sauce. My partner had linguine vongole, which he said was outstanding. The homemade bread was excellent. I wish we weren’t just visiting from New York; we’d be eating at La Cucina every week.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Linguine Alle Vongole

Great well made Italian food with quality ingredients.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ah-mazing! From the food to the service .... EXCELLENT!