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Cucina South, Fernandina Beach, FL

Cucina South

4.6
4.6
2053 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Every once in a while you meet a group of people that you want to spend a little more time with. Welcome to Cucina South! Years of experience culminated with a passion for Italian food and a love for people and our community. Try our signature Italian dishes and check out our exclusively curated Italian Wine List & Beer Selection.

Please specify on OpenTable when making a reservation if you'd like outside seating under 'Special Guest Requests' or call us at (904)-432-7920 to ensure your outdoor seating.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional Parking behind the Plantation Shops
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Llewellyn Sutton

Private dining

What 2,053 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Neighborhood gem

  • Amelia Island

    Best Overall

  • Amelia Island

    Best Food

  • Amelia Island

    Best Service

  • Amelia Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Amelia Island

    Best Value

  • Amelia Island

    Good for groups

  • Amelia Island

    Healthy

  • Amelia Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Amelia Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Amelia Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina South on Amelia Island offers a charming dining experience with "great food and service." The ambiance is often described as Southern charming and intimate. Diners praise their Italian dishes, especially the "best shrimp & meatball spaghetti ever." The restaurant excels in accommodating special occasions, with friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere.

2,053 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Liam our server was exceptional - Knowledgeable, professional and personable. The Veal Marsala with Rosemary Rosatta was delicious. Melt in your mouth tender. My wife’s Veal Piccata was as delicious.

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  2. Erle VIP

    Tallahassee17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife enjoyed her spaghetti and meatballs. My entire, some kind of meat in a gooey tomato paste over flat noodles was disappointing

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  3. Carla VIP

    Jacksonville20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in terms of choices and flavor. Prompt service!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Nice owners!! Food was awesome! Will definitely be back!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience just very small for the amount of people that were in there, but overall the food was great. The service was great.

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  6. Ronda VIP

    Jacksonville19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out with friends. Walker was excellent server. Thanks, Cucina!

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  7. Crystal

    Atlanta14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, great food. A wonderful gem in Fernandina.

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  8. Ruthann VIP

    Naples25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff has no training. The host ignored reservations and requests, simply failed to respond. The server had no idea how to serve wine, tha table wasn't cleared between courses. Food was good but smaller menu than on the website with no advance notice of a very reduced menu.

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  9. Goodeats24 VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liam was awesome! Food was delicious. Whipped feta and honey was excellent! Everyone enjoyed their meals.

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  10. Conni VIP

    Western NC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a wonderful evening. Food was perfect! Brittany was wonderful as well.

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FAQs

Cucina South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 432-7920.

Cucina South is rated 4.6 stars by 2053 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Cucina South

4828 First Coast Highway #1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional Parking behind the Plantation Shops
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Llewellyn Sutton
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  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
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