CUCINA urbana Est. 2009

505 Laurel Street, Bankers Hill, San Diego, California, United States

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619.239.2222

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Welcome to country (and culinary) farmhouse fabulous in the heart of seaside San Diego.

This carefully curated culinary emporium is chock full of refurbished and repurposed vintage finds while the food is nothing short of fabulous. Art installation meets rustic farmhouse fete all for you.

The Lowdown

Type: Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Park; Street

Style: Rustic; Vintage; Bohemian; Casual; Romantic

BEST type of CELEBRATIONS: Bachelor / Bachelorette Party; Birthday Party; Bridal Shower; Corporate Event; Product Launch; Dinner Party; Holiday Party; Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception; Social Event; Wedding Reception; Anniversary; Engagement Party

Venue Setting

Culinary delights meet aesthetic bliss at Southern California’s CUCINA urbana, where dining and design form the ultimate union. The first of its kind in San Diego, the California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop opened doors in the heart of Bankers Hill in 2009.

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price Range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Does this include catering fees?: No
Estimated Price Per Head: from $25 to $135
Additional Charges: service charge + tax
Insurance: N/A

Capacity

Seated: 171

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 175

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: 2009
Curfew: No Curfew
Venue Spaces: Indoor Venue Space Only
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 Only
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Kid Friendly Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

Street Parking
Valet Parking
Wifi
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The Scene:: The venue boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with all the whimsy of a contemporary art installation.
Design:: The carefully curated emporium is not only a rustic-inclined decorator’s dream, it’s an incubator and platform for California designers, featuring repurposed and vintage design finds sourced exclusively from local artisans.

Awards & Notables “2014 GOLD MEDALLION AWARDS: BEST ITALIAN FINE DINING” California Restaurant Association San Diego Chapter, June 2014. “BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN SAN DIEGO” Zagat.com, December 12, 2013. “SAN DIEGO’S HOTTEST TABLES” Zagat, November 2013. “2013 BEST RESTAURANTS, READER’S PICK: BEST SERVICE” San Diego Magazine, June 2013. “2013 BEST RESTAURANTS, READER’S PICK: BEST DESIGN” San Diego Magazine, June 2013.

Celebration Locations

Full Restaurant :: - Max Capacity: 171 seated, 175 standing; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Wine Shop:: - Max Capacity: 25; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:: Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli takes the reins in the kitchen with contemporary California-inspired Italian cuisine prepared with locally sourced, organic and sustainable products. The inventive menu is comprised of vasi, antipasti, insalate, pizza, pasta, piatti and dolce.
Bars & Lounges:: The bar menu is comprised of specialty cocktails, local and Italian artisan beers, as well as house-infused liquors such as vodka, rum and grappa. Offering 140 competitively priced wines for sale in their expansive wine shop, guests can enjoy varietals during service or to-go.