CUCINA urbana Menu

505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
$$$ Italian restaurant , Bar , Restaurant , Wine store
(1958 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

The menu offers a variety of Italian dishes, organized into several key categories including pizza, pasta, and large plates. The pizza selection features options such as Cheese Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza, and specialty pies like Crab + Arugula Pizza and Soppressata Pizza. Pasta dishes include traditional and creative choices like Bucatini Amatriciana, Red Wine Braised Short Rib Mafaldine, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Shrimp Puttanesca, utilizing a range of classic Italian ingredients.

Large plates present a selection of heartier entrees, including Half Chicken with mascarpone polenta, a Cucina Burger with rosemary fries, and Lamb Osso Buco served with mashed potatoes and braised greens. The menu also features antipasti and lighter options such as Stuffed Fried Squash Blossoms, Brussel Sprouts, and a Cheese and Charcuterie Board. Desserts include Italian classics like Tiramisu.

In addition to food, the establishment serves as a wine store, offering a variety of wines available at market prices, complementing the dining experience and suitable for casual meals or more extended dining occasions.

antipasti - antipasti

  • Italian Chopped
    US$16.50
  • Burnt Brussels Sprouts
    US$10.00
  • Giant Meatball
    US$15.00
  • Focaccia
    US$9.00
  • Focaccia + Whipped Feta
    US$15.00
  • Delicata Squash + Farro Salad
    US$18.00
  • Burrata + Saffron Poached Quince
    US$18.00

antipasti

  • Italian Chopped
    US$16.50
  • Burnt Brussels Sprouts
    US$10.00
  • Giant Meatball
    US$15.00
  • Focaccia
    US$9.00
  • Focaccia + Whipped Feta
    US$15.00
  • Delicata Squash + Farro Salad
    US$18.00
  • Burrata + Saffron Poached Quince
    US$18.00

pizza + pasta - pizza

  • Cheese Pizza
    US$18.00
  • Crab + Arugula Pizza
    US$28.00
  • Margherita Pizza
    US$22.00
  • Mushroom + Goat Cheese Pizza
    US$23.00
  • Pepperoni Pizza
    US$23.00
  • Soppressata Pizza
    US$24.50

pizza + pasta - pasta

  • Bucatini Amatriciana
    US$23.00
  • Red Wine Braised Short Rib Mafaldine
    US$28.00
  • Rigatoni Bolognese
    US$24.00
  • Shrimp Puttanesca
    US$27.00

pizza

  • Cheese Pizza
    US$18.00
  • Crab + Arugula Pizza
    US$28.00
  • Margherita Pizza
    US$22.00
  • Mushroom + Goat Cheese Pizza
    US$23.00
  • Pepperoni Pizza
    US$23.00
  • Soppressata Pizza
    US$24.50

pasta

  • Bucatini Amatriciana
    US$23.00
  • Red Wine Braised Short Rib Mafaldine
    US$28.00
  • Rigatoni Bolognese
    US$24.00
  • Shrimp Puttanesca
    US$27.00

large plates

  • Half Chicken
    US$32.00
  • Cucina Burger
    US$27.00
  • Lamb Osso Buco
    US$39.00

sides + sweets + kids - sides

  • Mascarpone Polenta
    US$9.00
  • Parmesan Truffle Fries
    US$12.00
  • Side Marinara
    US$4.00

sides + sweets + kids - sweets

  • Limoncello Mousse Tart
    US$11.00

sides + sweets + kids - kids

  • Kids Rigatoni + Butter + Parmesan
    US$11.50
  • Kid Spaghetti + Tomato Sauce + Parmesan
    US$12.50
  • Kids Bolognese
    US$16.00
  • Kid Mac + Cheese
    US$13.00
  • Kids Chicken Fingers + Fries
    US$15.50
  • Kids One Scoop
    US$4.50
  • Kids Two Scoop
    US$8.50
  • Kids Sundae
    US$8.50

sides

  • Mascarpone Polenta
    US$9.00
  • Parmesan Truffle Fries
    US$12.00
  • Side Marinara
    US$4.00

sweets

  • Limoncello Mousse Tart
    US$11.00

kids

  • Kids Rigatoni + Butter + Parmesan
    US$11.50
  • Kid Spaghetti + Tomato Sauce + Parmesan
    US$12.50
  • Kids Bolognese
    US$16.00
  • Kid Mac + Cheese
    US$13.00
  • Kids Chicken Fingers + Fries
    US$15.50
  • Kids One Scoop
    US$4.50
  • Kids Two Scoop
    US$8.50
  • Kids Sundae
    US$8.50