La Cucina Ristorante

25 Macdonell St, Guelph
(519) 836-3031

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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

We had a group of 8 and everyone loved their meal. You can tell this place offers high quality food.

The server was knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for; Cozy but still lively.
March 2026
My partner and I attended last night for Valentine’s dinner. Allison was our server and she was charmingly sweet, attentive, and prompt.
The food was served in a timely manner and all the dishes were scrumptious.
Allison elevated our dining experience entirely. Highly recommend this restaurant.
February 2026
Bruno, the owner, was very humble and kind. Ali, our server was sweet, funny, and so awesome. Ali was accommodating to our allergies/food sensitivties and we really enjoyed her recommendations! The strawberry Iced tea was the most delightful drink I've ever had. We loved our appetizers, as well as our meals (Steak, Gnocchi, and Duck) were savory and decadent. The Creme Brule was absolutely delicious 😋 We will definitely be returning as we really appreciate the atmosphere...
January 2026

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La Cucina Ristorante

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