Cucina Palm Beach 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480

"My recent visit to Cucina Palm Beach was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we stepped in, the service was top-notch. I had the pleasure of entertaining three out-of-town guests, and they were thoroughly impressed by their experience. The highlight of our meal was definitely the new menu item, Moroccan Chicken. Its exquisite flavors and perfect preparation left us all wanting more. Moreover, the bartender at Cucina is a true craftsman. The Old Fashion he prepared was a masterpiece – a perfect blend where the bitters and simple syrup complemented the bourbon without overpowering it. Each aspect of our visit contributed to a memorable evening. I’m eagerly looking forward to returning to Cucina in January 2024 for another round of exceptional food and drinks. This place is a must-visit for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience in Palm Beach!"

"I had a wonderful experience here for date night last week. The drink my server recommend was delicious (The Beachcumber) and my date enjoyed his Old Fashioned with tequila. Both our meals were delicious and perfectly portioned. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert and we cleaned the plate. I wish I could remember the name of our server because she was wonderful. I would absolutely recommend!"

"MEATBALLS prime brisket & milk fed veal with tomato brasato, shaved pecorino, crostini, three for $19. This was one of the best meatballs we have ever had. Meatball was dense yet airy if that makes sense. This is definitely a must. Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: ORDER ORDER CRISPY CALAMARI calabrese pepper tomato sauce & lemon sauce $25. Fried calamari was undercooked like not fried enough and the portion was extremely small. There was 7-10 fried calamari rings and the presentation was odd. The price did not justify the portion. Rating: 1/5 Recommendation: Do not order! CUCINA HOUSE tomato, cucumber, mixed greens, onions, fennel, avocado 19 | large for sharing $25. The salad was just okay. The different flavors combined didn’t make sense. All veggies were fresh. I added a piece of my meatball and it was much better. Rating: 2/5 Recommendation: Do not order! RIGATONI ALLA VODKA tomato, onion, parmigiano $29. Pasta was perfection probably one of the best we have had Cucina takes al dente to a whole another level. The alla vodka sauce lacked prosciutto and $30 for pasta is just tacky. Rating: 4/5 Recommendation: Order AUSSIE WAGYU SHORT RIB fork tender, thirty six hour braised beef with black truffle pomme purée, exotic mushrooms & red wine sugo $55. These short ribs were to die for. The fresh parsley was very heavy. We picked off put to the side. The ribs melt in your mouth. Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: ORDER ORDER SALTIMBOCCA tender veal or chicken breast cutlets with prosciutto, organic spinach and taleggio cheese, white wine pan sauce, vegetables & pomme puree $39. This was sneaky good. The three of us ended up loving this dish the best. Under the veal was a nice surprise mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The veal was so tender the sauce was so rich not heavy. Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: ORDER ORDER We had 2 desserts I can’t recall what we ordered as I’m not big on dessert. The food overall did not disappoint all of the dinners were rich and bursting with unexpected flavors. Service was excellent. Waitress provided recommendations and brought all the dishes out very quickly. There was a woman lurking in the corner on a laptop she might have been an owner pretending to work. Employees seemed to be walking on eggshells- the vibe was strange. The restaurant turns into a club/lounge. The drinks were very good just expensive. Restaurant is very expensive especially the drinks $20-$50 each drink. When I visit agin, Meatballs would be the only appetizer we would order and all of the dinners. Instead of mixed drinks I would probably do a bottle of wine. Hopefully that woman won’t be lurking/working in the corner. #cucina #palmbeacheats #palmbeachfoodie #cucinapalmbeach #floridaeats #floridafood #floridafoodie #ItalianFL #italianpalmbeach #impossibletraveler #southflorida #authenticitalian"

"Cucina is what I would deem Palm Beach’s watering hole. If it’s a Thursday night, you’re absolutely going to run into someone you know in the area. Aside from being a popular late night spot, they are also a sneakily good restaurant — I’ve even had one of the best salmon dishes of my life here before. The best move is to book an 8:30pm dinner and stick around for the transition to nightlife. Definitely worth coming to and seeing the scene, and definitely worth trying the food!"