La Cucina Ristorante

25 Macdonell St, Guelph
(519) 836-3031

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Lobster Fettuccine
Lemon Dessert
Steak Special
Tiramisu

Menu

Antipasti
INSALATA DEL CENTRO
Iceberg lettuce, candied Prosciutto, fresh cantaloupe, dressed with Parmesan aioli and topped with toasted pistachios.
Cozze Rosse
Mussels served in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and fresh basil.
TONNO E CAVOLO
Pan-seared marinated Tuna served with snow peas, cherry tomato, fried cabbage and finisched with citronette dressing.
FRITTELLE SALATE
Fried dough topped with souteed rapini and red pepper finished with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.
Caprese Salad
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Tavolozza Di Salumi
Prosciutto di parma, cacciatore sausage, mortadella, parmigiano reggiano, and marinated olives bruschette.
Burrata
Fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream that has a luxurious creamy center. Served with cherry tomatoes and crostini.

Pasta
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Your choice of any of our pastas (tagliatelle, fini fini, mezze maniche, ravioli) served in a san marzano tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle All'aragosta
Traditional handmade fettuccine pasta made with Caribbean lobster and tiger shrimp in a whiskey rose crème sauce.
RAVIOLI FUNGHI E SALVIA
Roasted mushrooms stuffed ravioli, tossed in a butter and sage sauce, served with red pepper puree, Parmigiano cheese and pistachios
ORECCHIETTE RAPINI E SALSICCIA
A classic Orecchiette (little ears) durum pasta served with sautéed spicy rapini, Italian sausage, a splash of white wine and topped with crumbled Italian Taralli.
GNOCCHETTI ALLA CERNIA
Home made potato gnocchi served with Mediterranean Grouper, sauteed zucchini, cherry tomato, oven roasted garlic and fresh arugula.
Lasagne Al Cinghiale (Valle D'aosta)
Braised wild boar shoulder, san marzano tomato, mozzarella cheese, and bechamel sauce between layers of fresh pasta.

Carne E Pesce
Filetto Al Barolo (8 oz)
Black angus Filet mignon in a Barolo wine sauce. Served on a bed of asparagus and sweet potato.
PORCHETTA FREDDA
Slow cooked pork belly with herbs (Roman style) served with mixed green salad, oranges, black olives, citronette dressing. (SERVED COLD)
SPEZZATINO DI CINGHIALE
Braised wild boar shoulder in a tomato sauce, with carrots and celery, served with roasted potatoes.
CAVOLO ARROSTO
White cabbage marinated in herbs and spices, then roasted and served with red pepper puree, burrata and white beans.
AGNELLO ALLE NOCI
French style lamb chop (4 pieces) crusted with walnuts, baked and served with roasted potatoes and snow peas.

Dessert
Tiramisu
Homemade tiramisu with eggs, sugar, and mascarpone. Laid on a bed of savoiardi dipped in espresso coffee.
Torta Al Cioccolato
Homemade dark and white chocolate mousse cake. Covered with cocoa powder.

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Recent Reviews

Our first visit to this restaurant and we had no expectations. Food was delicious- my lamb stew was flavourful and hot and perfectly cooked. My husband enjoyed his pasta dish with shrimp and lobster and our friends had the duck, which he loved, and the special, a seared tuna steak which was almost like a double portion. All dishes were seasoned well and came to us right from the open kitchen. Desserts were the blueberry lemon cheesecake (which was subbed with strawberries that...
October 2025
Our dining experience was amazing from start to finish. The location, the staff, the food and the ambiance were perfect! The food was definitely the star of the show, each dish was perfectly prepared and presented. The calamari appetizer was so good I wanted to lick my plate, and the polenta appetizer (a daily special) with grilled peaches was also a winner. The pork roulade was an excellent choice, not to mention the delicious house made pasta! We can't wait to return to...
October 2025
Shared app special (Polenta w/mushroom, sausage and truffle paste). Proceeded to order Beef in Barolo and Lamb chops. All proved very tasty and cooked as requested. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely will return
September 2025

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La Cucina Ristorante

25 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z4
(519) 836-3031