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CUCINA urbana, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

CUCINA urbana

4.7 (7183)
$30 and under
Italian
505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009.

The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.

CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 239-2222
  • Website
    http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-urbana-bankers-hill/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Catering
    URBAN KITCHEN CATERING provides four star, stunning events with menus unique to your occasion. For more information check the URBAN KITCHEN CATERING link on our website www.urbankitchengroup.com or call Alison at 619.239.2222 extension 2. Or if interested in restaurant buyout opportunities, please contact Tiffany Tassano at 619.239.2222 extension 4.
  • Private party facilities
    From birthday celebrations and corporate dinners to graduation celebrations and wedding receptions, our space is perfect for your dining event. Our Wine Shop offers an intimate semi-private space for smaller functions, while larger groups are welcome to host their event using our entire restaurant as a private venue. We offer: wine specialists, who will design pairings for your meal, personalized printed menus, table decorations, specialty to-go gifts, and more.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA 92101
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Banker's Hill
  • Cross street
    5th avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Complimentary Old Globe Shuttle

    Multiple dates available
    Headed to The Old Globe? Let us do the driving. Dine at CUCINA urbana before your show time and add a complimentary shuttle ride to Balboa Park. No matinee shows | advanced booking required Available on evenings during regular Old Globe show schedule.
    Complimentary Old Globe Shuttle Photo

Menu

CUCINA urbana's menu was last updated on 10/22/2022.

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What 7,183 people are saying

CUCINA urbana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in vibrant San Diego, CUCINA urbana offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "squash blossoms," "whipped feta," and "delicious homemade pasta." The extensive wine selection and friendly staff make this spot a "must-visit" for an unforgettable dining experience.
7,183 Reviews

  1. Shigenari

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I went to Sat&Tue Saturday was very delicious but Tuesday was a disappointing meal.

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  2. Mohan VIP

    San Francisco94 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food - was Okay. Nothing special Tiramisu was the only thing we liked. Service - Kevin was not bad. He checks on us but doesn’t pour wine on our glasses- That type of service. Location - Street parking good luck! Ended up paying $25 paid lot.

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  3. cara VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. Great service and fantastic food. The manager, Ethan was so knowledgable about wine and made the best recommendations! He is a gem and asset to this restaurant. The food is always delicious even just a pizza rather than their great pastas. The marinara sauce on the pizza is to die for. The blossoms are the best in town. Highly recommend!

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  4. Julia VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined outdoor. Arrived early and table was ready! Service excellent! Food also great! Restaurant is also a wine shop with extensive wine list - bottes for sale and knowledgeable staff. Pleasant spot for families. Thank you!

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  5. mark VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, delicious food, and friendly service.

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  6. Stephen VIP

    Vancouver19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great first experience at CUCINA urbana. We booked our seating for 2 at the very last minute on a Sunday and thankfully they were able to fit us in. Pasta dishes were solid, great selection of beverages, and our server at the bar counter was extraordinary.

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  7. Fred VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are at the bar and enjoyed everything. The bartender - Bobby - was fun, and knowledgeable and made the evening a blast. We will return again and often.

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  8. Ariele

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly hosts. We were seated immediately. Great service. Let us go at our own pace, checked in just the right amount. Met every request. Topped off with complementary dessert to celebrate.

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  9. Sara VIP

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    bar service was awesome. cocktail menu is great, pasta was amazing, whipped feta incredible. convenient location.

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  10. Josh VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve had muscle linguini before but this time it was not that good. Half my muscles were closed so I didn’t eat them and there seemed to be no salt so it was a bland taste. I will go back because the food is normally good but this time it was not. Also, the service was quite slow and we had around 4 different staff members come to our table so we did not know if we had a server or it was whoever was available

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FAQs

CUCINA urbana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 239-2222.

CUCINA urbana is rated 4.7 stars by 7183 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. Banker's Hill

Make a reservation

Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CUCINA urbana

505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    5th avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Banker's Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim Kolanko
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-urbana-bankers-hill/
  • Phone number
    (619) 239-2222
  • Catering
    URBAN KITCHEN CATERING provides four star, stunning events with menus unique to your occasion. For more information check the URBAN KITCHEN CATERING link on our website www.urbankitchengroup.com or call Alison at 619.239.2222 extension 2. Or if interested in restaurant buyout opportunities, please contact Tiffany Tassano at 619.239.2222 extension 4.
  • Private party facilities
    From birthday celebrations and corporate dinners to graduation celebrations and wedding receptions, our space is perfect for your dining event. Our Wine Shop offers an intimate semi-private space for smaller functions, while larger groups are welcome to host their event using our entire restaurant as a private venue. We offer: wine specialists, who will design pairings for your meal, personalized printed menus, table decorations, specialty to-go gifts, and more.

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