Cozy spot and really good food. This spot has so many delicious choices it was hard to decide what to eat. I had the portobello mushroom sammy and my friend got the pot pie. Both were very good. The pot pie came with veggies and a roll so was a nice meal. The sandwich including the bread had amazing flavor. We each had a dessert, I had the peanut butter brownie and my friend had the mint brownie which were both very good. I highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
N Manning
Best food & staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Treharne
We've lived in the avenues and have been fairly regular customers for the past 5 years. When the manager Dean was engaged it was top notch. Dean was often at the restaurant, chatting us up about the latest wine he had personally curated. The service was always professional and crisp. The atmosphere spot on.We went back the other day and it was almost like a different restaurant - no-one greeted us at the door for several minutes and when the "manager" did, she stood behind the counter, barely within earshot.Food was mediocre and the pours in the wine flights we ordered were painfully uneven - could see it coming from across the floor. Even a child could have done a better job at presentation.On top of that, while we were eating, two staff were noisily sweeping with brooms and rattling dust bins at the table next to us.Sure enough, when we left, I asked if Dean was less involved these days - indeed, he has stepped away (his perogative), but hasn't ensured his high standards are being maintained. Very unfortunate and unlikely we'll return...
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Andre Shoumatoff
My fiancee and I had the tasting menu with the white and red wine samplers. I'm nothing particularly special but in the last few years I've eaten in New York, Washington D.C, California, Portland Oregon, Paris and London, central America, Mexico, and Italy. I also lived in Park City for 16 years and repeatedly ate at every top restaurant there and in Salt Lake.The meal at Cucina was consistently the best, most delicious, and most thoughtful eating experience I think I may have ever had in my life. **It was that good**. The tasting menu is incredible because it let us try a small sample of most of their top dishes. My only criticism was that the fresh pasta wasn't made that day (I could tell) - just a day or two earlier. Otherwise it was literally near perfection.I now think Cucina might actually possibly be the best restaurant... Or at least one of the top chefs... In the city. Just FYI :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Brostrom
One of the best restaurants in SLC. Cozy atmosphere and great food. Eddie gave us great service and provided the perfect wine recommendations to pair with our food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna
AJ Snarr
The services here is phenomenal. The food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick B.
Overall, a disappointing experience. Service was extremely slow. My wife's dish had avocado which was past its best and had that strong flavor that ruins a meal. Other meals ordered and served were quite small portions. Venue was nice but the music was way too loud. Won't be rushing back.
Julie Etringer
Never
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Carey
They were completely out of bread at 2 pm on a Sunday.They charged $5.00 for a small lemon bar that wasn’t even baked in their restaurant.The orzo salad was terrible tasting.Workers didn’t seem interested in customer service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
David Melville
Excellent service & recommendations make a delicious meal that much better. Thank
Great menu with interesting combinations. We were seated in the back room, which was cozy and quiet. Our waitress suggested a few plates for appetizers to share. The crab cakes were great! Main courses were beautiful and delicious, and most people in my party got the tuna and said it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Emily B.
Been here twice and loved it both times. Nice intimate space, unique menu, great service. If you go in the summer when they have sangria I'd highly recommend it!
Cassandra Barbero Barbero
Very old world atmosphere, absolutely relaxing, you serve yourself for setting table, drinks, etc but very convenient to get at, not a problem. The girls are friendly and helpful. We're in our 80s and they cleared our table for us. There is a place to clear your own table but the sweet young lady came over to do that for us.What is amazing is the food. You really don't want to miss this, better than a lot of high priced restaurants. Prices comparable with other restaurants in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kate S.
Oh, my heart. I grew up in the house across the street, and worked here when I was a teen when it first opened. It started my career into the culinary field. It has evolved over the years, but only just enough to stay current. Originally there was a fancy cheese counter and bread for sale, but I can still get the same salads I sold there 25 (+) years ago. And the same (omg) sugar cookies. I come here when I come to town to visit (from Alaska!) and it's so nostalgic sometimes it's hard to leave. The outdoor dining is my favorite new(ish) feature. I haven't tried the dinner service yet but one of these times I will. I sure love the high end but laid back feeling that has been engrained in my soul as the epitome of the culinary experience.
William Kesling
Always one of our favorite spots. The owner has ties to our old stomping grounds in CLE OH. Love all their food selections both lunch and dinner. Great wine selection of course. The chef always gets amazing reviews and awards for the menu and dishes. Enjoy a nice time here.
Cozy spot and really good food. This spot has so many delicious choices it was hard to decide what to eat. I had the portobello mushroom sammy and my friend got the pot pie. Both were very good. The pot pie came with veggies and a roll so was a nice meal. The sandwich including the bread had amazing flavor. We each had a dessert, I had the peanut butter brownie and my friend had the mint brownie which were both very good. I highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Best food & staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've lived in the avenues and have been fairly regular customers for the past 5 years. When the manager Dean was engaged it was top notch. Dean was often at the restaurant, chatting us up about the latest wine he had personally curated. The service was always professional and crisp. The atmosphere spot on.We went back the other day and it was almost like a different restaurant - no-one greeted us at the door for several minutes and when the "manager" did, she stood behind the counter, barely within earshot.Food was mediocre and the pours in the wine flights we ordered were painfully uneven - could see it coming from across the floor. Even a child could have done a better job at presentation.On top of that, while we were eating, two staff were noisily sweeping with brooms and rattling dust bins at the table next to us.Sure enough, when we left, I asked if Dean was less involved these days - indeed, he has stepped away (his perogative), but hasn't ensured his high standards are being maintained. Very unfortunate and unlikely we'll return...
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
My fiancee and I had the tasting menu with the white and red wine samplers. I'm nothing particularly special but in the last few years I've eaten in New York, Washington D.C, California, Portland Oregon, Paris and London, central America, Mexico, and Italy. I also lived in Park City for 16 years and repeatedly ate at every top restaurant there and in Salt Lake.The meal at Cucina was consistently the best, most delicious, and most thoughtful eating experience I think I may have ever had in my life. **It was that good**. The tasting menu is incredible because it let us try a small sample of most of their top dishes. My only criticism was that the fresh pasta wasn't made that day (I could tell) - just a day or two earlier. Otherwise it was literally near perfection.I now think Cucina might actually possibly be the best restaurant... Or at least one of the top chefs... In the city. Just FYI :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in SLC. Cozy atmosphere and great food. Eddie gave us great service and provided the perfect wine recommendations to pair with our food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna
The services here is phenomenal. The food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, a disappointing experience. Service was extremely slow. My wife's dish had avocado which was past its best and had that strong flavor that ruins a meal. Other meals ordered and served were quite small portions. Venue was nice but the music was way too loud. Won't be rushing back.
Never
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They were completely out of bread at 2 pm on a Sunday.They charged $5.00 for a small lemon bar that wasn’t even baked in their restaurant.The orzo salad was terrible tasting.Workers didn’t seem interested in customer service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Excellent service & recommendations make a delicious meal that much better. Thank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Gnocchi, Crab Cakes
Restaurantji Recommends
Great menu with interesting combinations. We were seated in the back room, which was cozy and quiet. Our waitress suggested a few plates for appetizers to share. The crab cakes were great! Main courses were beautiful and delicious, and most people in my party got the tuna and said it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Been here twice and loved it both times. Nice intimate space, unique menu, great service. If you go in the summer when they have sangria I'd highly recommend it!
Very old world atmosphere, absolutely relaxing, you serve yourself for setting table, drinks, etc but very convenient to get at, not a problem. The girls are friendly and helpful. We're in our 80s and they cleared our table for us. There is a place to clear your own table but the sweet young lady came over to do that for us.What is amazing is the food. You really don't want to miss this, better than a lot of high priced restaurants. Prices comparable with other restaurants in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Oh, my heart. I grew up in the house across the street, and worked here when I was a teen when it first opened. It started my career into the culinary field. It has evolved over the years, but only just enough to stay current. Originally there was a fancy cheese counter and bread for sale, but I can still get the same salads I sold there 25 (+) years ago. And the same (omg) sugar cookies. I come here when I come to town to visit (from Alaska!) and it's so nostalgic sometimes it's hard to leave. The outdoor dining is my favorite new(ish) feature. I haven't tried the dinner service yet but one of these times I will. I sure love the high end but laid back feeling that has been engrained in my soul as the epitome of the culinary experience.
Always one of our favorite spots. The owner has ties to our old stomping grounds in CLE OH. Love all their food selections both lunch and dinner. Great wine selection of course. The chef always gets amazing reviews and awards for the menu and dishes. Enjoy a nice time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian, Ahi Tuna Poke, Salads, Seared Ahi Tuna