CUCINA enoteca Del MarEST. 2013








































































A California inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop in a whimsical bohemian cool setting.
Nosh with your nearest on Italian classics served with a modern twist, family-style and with house-infused liquors. We likey.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Best for these Occasions
Venue type
Restaurant / Private Dining
Views
street
Style
VintageBohemianGarden PartyRomanticWhimsical
Venue Settings
CUCINA enoteca is a two-story, 9,000 sq ft restaurant and wine shop located in Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade.
Capacity
250Seated300Standing
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- No
- Estimated price per head
- $35 – $130
- Additional charges
- service charge + tax
- Insurance
Additional insurance is not required to host an event here
Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- 2013
- Curfew
- No Curfew
- Venue spaces
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Catering
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Alcohol
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services, Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee
- Music
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Smoking
- Non-smoking venue
- Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
- Kid Friendly Events
Yes
- Handicap Accessible
Yes
Onsite amenities
Venue Features
The scene
CUCINA enoteca exudes a modern Italian kitchen-meets-rustic-farmhouse feel and seamlessly blends innovative cuisine and cutting-edge design in one concept. Downstairs, dramatic ceilings provide an abundance of natural light, welcoming those who wish to enjoy a more intimate dining experience, while upstairs provides an airy, garden-inspired patio experience.
Design
CUCINA enoteca commissioned a community of local and creative talents to co-advise on various interior elements. In the venue, CUCINA enoteca showcases a signature emphasis on custom made creations, locally procured vintage finds and reclaimed and repurposed materials. As a nod to the location’s proximity to the polo fields and the nearby Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, there is an “ode to the equestrian” theme with a cascading wall of collectible Breyer horses in a variety of colors and sizes. The installation serves as a principal design focal point flanking the oversized staircase in the main dining area.
Awards, Notables & Events
“TOP 100 HOT SPOT RESTAURANTS IN THE COUNTRY” Open Table Restaurant Awards 2014 “HOT 25 RESTAURANTS IN THE US” Gayot Restaurant Awards 2014 “STONE COLD STUNNER 2013 ” Eater San Diego, November 18, 2013 “TOP TEN SAN DIEGO RESTAURANTS OF 2013” San Diego Magazine, December 20, 2013 “BEST OPENINGS OF 2013” DiscoverSD, December 2013 “BEST RESTAURANTS OF 2014” Ranch and Coast, February 2014 “BEST DINING NEIGHBORHOODS OF 2013” Eater San Diego, December 27, 2013 "TOP 10 FALL RESTAURANT OPENINGS” Thrillist.com, August 16, 2013
Getting there
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
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Under the inspired direction of Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli, CUCINA enoteca's menu combines the flavors of Italy with the organic freshness of California. CUCINA enoteca turns out trademark iterations of luxurious pastas, antipasti, innovative pizzas and plates small and large, sweet and savory, which beg to be shared. There is also a focus on an ambitious in-house cheese program, house made cha…
CUCINA’s wine list is comprised of a balanced and carefully curated selection of 250+ familiar names as well as more rare and esoteric small-batch gems—promising something for everyone from the novice taster to the seasoned oenophile.


