La Cucina Ristorante

4.6

975 reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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BYOB
The word “La Cucina” is Italian for “The Kitchen”.
Italian food lovers can rejoice: Elis Haxhistasa (Manager) and Ronald Poulin (Chef) have joined forces to open their La Cucina Ristorante.
Our team provides comfortable old world atmosphere with an emphasis on quality and style, with special attention to preferences. La Cucina also has customized menu options and private room (on request), indoor or outdoor and Chefs Table to accommodate all of your event needs. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a baby or bridal shower, birthday or anniversary, business event or a wedding party, come and celebrate with us!
Email: lacucinaristorantenj@gmail.com
Tel: 609-677-0470
Tel: 609-677-8994

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(609) 677-0470

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ronald Poulin
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.
Private party contact
Chelsey Ingram & Elis Haxhistasa : (609) 677-0470

Location
1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
Area
Northfield/Linwood
Cross Street
New Rd
Parking Details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Calamari FrittiUS$11.00
Fried calamari - cherry peppers - sriracha aioli
Polpo alla GrigliaUS$14.00
Octopus - diced potatoes - shallots - mama lils peppers - arugula pesto
Crema di RicottaUS$8.00
House made whipped ricotta - crostini - salsa verde
Cozze e VongoleUS$11.00
Mussels - clams - fennel - roasted garlic - lemon sauce
Polpete con FontinaUS$9.00
House made meatballs - fontina cheese - basil tomato sauce
Antipasto Italiano
imported salumi - imported cheeses - grilled vegetables - fruits
- For TwoUS$16.00
Rapini e SalsicciaUS$9.00
Broccoli rabe - pork sausage - garlic oil sauce
BurrataUS$11.00
Poached pear - burrata cheese - prosciutto - port wine reduction

Insalate e Zuppa

CapreseUS$9.00
Fresh mozzarella - tomatoes - basil oil - balsamic reduction
Insalata di CesareUS$8.00
Romaine - shaved parmigiano - crostini - creamy caesar dressing
Insalata della CasaUS$7.00
Wild mix green - cherry tomatoes - fennel - roasted peppers - rosemary vinaigrette
BarbabietoleUS$10.00
Roasted beets - pickled radish - arugula - goat cheese - pistachios - champagne vinaigrette
SuperfoodUS$11.00
Baby spinach - mixed berries - mixed nuts - fontina cheese - quinoa - roasted lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

BranzinoUS$29.00
Branzino filet - lemon caper sauce - side of veggies
Salmone Al LimoneUS$24.00
Salmon - fregola sarda - cherry tomatoes - spinach lemon herb sauce
Langostinos
Grilled mediterranean lobster - sea salt - lemon sauce - side of pasta or veggies
- M/P

Pasta

Gnocchi DolceUS$21.00
House made potato gnocchi - balsamic reduction gorgonzola dolce sauce or tomato basil sauce
Rigatoni BologneseUS$20.00
Beef ragu - shaved parmigiano - basil tomato sauce
Ravioli con FunghiUS$18.00
House made wild mushroom ravioli - brown butter sage cream sauce
Fettuccine 'La Cucina'US$23.00
House made fettuccine - mushrooms - short rib ragu
Capellini Al GranchioUS$26.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - carrots - truffle pesto sauce
Linguine VongoleUS$23.00
Little neck clams - cherry tomatoes - basil lemon garlic sauce
Capellini with MeatballsUS$18.00
House made meatballs - tomato basil sauce - parmigiano cheese
Risotto di MareUS$32.00
Shrimp - scallops - jumbo lump crabmeat - asparagus - cognac rosé sauce

Carne

Maiale RipienoUS$28.00
10 oz Center cut stuffed pork chop - prosciutto - mozzarella - mushroom demi
Brasato di BaroloUS$30.00
Braised short ribs - soft polenta - barolo reduction
Vitello PizzaiolaUS$25.00
Veal medallions - artichokes - olives - capers - fresh oregano - basil marinara
Vitello SaltinboccaUS$24.00
Veal medallions - prosciutto - sage white wine sauce
Vitello GamberoniUS$26.00
Veal medallions - shrimp - broccoli rabe - provolone - cognac rosé sauce

Pollo

Involtini di PolloUS$24.00
Stuffed chicken breast - mozzarella - spinach - shrimp - cognac rosé sauce
Pollo ParmigianoUS$22.00
Pan fried chicken breast - mozzarella - basil - tomato sauce
Pollo FiorentinaUS$25.00
Pan seared chicken breast - spinach - jumbo lump crabmeat - tomatoes - truffle cream sauce

Contorno

Spinach
Asparagus
Pasta Pomodoro
Pasta Aglio é Olio
Soft Polenta
Broccoli Rabe

What 975 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Good for business meals
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Neighbourhood gem
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore
Great for outdoor dining
Atlantic City
Best Service
Atlantic City
Best Value
Atlantic City
Good for business meals
Atlantic City
Neighbourhood gem
Atlantic City
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BigBobL
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Riley did an excellent job serving the room. He delivered our courses in a timely manner and was very pleasant. He kept checking to see if we needed anything throughout the evening. The chef visited us prior to preparing our meal with a question for my wife who has celiac. He was checking on an ingredient and we were very happy he did. Great place with great ownership.
HS
HeidiS
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server Jenifer was attentive, knowledgeable, and Fun. Everyone in our party loved their meal. Coconut flakes topping the tiramisu was a unique treatment. Our first visit. Won’t be our last!
RL
RickL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we had to eat was delicious. New dining room is beautiful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great!
R
Rickyd
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef is one of the best in South Jersey
MG
MargieG
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden gem. Food is fabulous and service is excellent. True Italian good, incredible red sauce. Can’t wait to come again.
DG
DavidG
Atlantic City
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food very good! Reservation honored and was seated immediately!
k
kathleen
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a very pleasant dining experience. Will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines Day
ES
EileenS
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always have a good meal, staff is friendly and helpful.
CW
ChrisW
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always very good everytime we go. Service was great.
NS
NicholasS
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always a great time!
AS
AdamS
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time. The place was very busy but our food came out pretty quickly and hot. The server was fantastic. I’m sorry I forgot his name but he was great. And the food was delicious. We will be back.
NS
NancyS
Philadelphia
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with Friends…Great Evening !!! Delicious food and wonderful service !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service!
D
Dana
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
We really wanted to like this restaurant but the food just fully missed the mark from the bread to the entrees. The entrees were strange. Why are there carrots and asparagas in my crab pasta? The sauce was sweet but not in a good way. It was just fully mediocre all around. The service and ambiance were great though!
KC
KimC
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first visit to La Cucina. We ordered calamari for an appetizer and it was some of the best we've ever had! Our dinners (Veal Saltimbocca and Veal Francaise) were good, but I think we would both order something else if we decide to return. I felt that my Veal Francaise lacked a bit of flavor. I'm hoping my leftovers are better after soaking up the sauce for a day or two. The restaurant was a bit loud, but overall it was a good dining experience.
SI
SeaIsleSlicker
Atlantic City
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and good service with parking. We will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
It was New Years Eve. I understand it’s a holiday and things happen but the kitchen was very unprepared! Specially having a set menu. They were out of things very early on and waited an hour for our salads. Then the food was mediocre at best. Very disappointing all around.
JP
JohnP
Atlantic City
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Advertised $45/ person. Charged $60/person.
RJ
RussJ
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here. Outstanding food and service ! Staff is very welcoming. Apps, entree, desserts were all amazing. Highly recommend La Cucina ! Very reasonable prices. We will be back many times.
CT
CarTwo
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone enjoyed their meals. We started with antipasto which was a large plate and easily would have served 4. The bread with pesto, olive oil and butter was tasty. Mains were seafood risotto, mushroom risotto and chicken florentine. All large portions and delicious. Servers were pleasant and efficient. Our wine was opened soon after we sat down. The space is so nice and welcoming painted white. We will visit in warm weather to enjoy the patio under the lights.
Y
Yummmmmm
Baltimore
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken Positano, a special, was indeed special. Tender and full of flavor. The braised short ribs as always were delectable. Love this place and the staff.
E
Evie
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great as usual and the new waitress, JoAnn, was fabulous.
TN
TheresaN
Atlantic City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was amazing! Waitress was not friendly.
C
Cathy
Philadelphia
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A most excellent lunch, had the panini Al tonno, delish! Husband had the Fat sandwich which was also a winner. The menu is varied and includes wonderful pasta dishes. I just love this place.
R
Rickyd
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Flounder Fran
KO
KellyO
Atlantic City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jennifer our server was fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, sassy and hustled. She was the only server besides the owner who was supporting her. Food was great. The Burrata was lovely and the Risotto Di Mare was delicious. Loved my Dream Bomba dessert. It was like a snickers ice cream bar formed into a baseball sized ball. A dream indeed! We will definitely be back!
NS
NancyS
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to meet friends !! It was a quiet night, so we really got to enjoy our wine, conversation and GREAT food !! Service was Fabulous!!! Totally enjoyed our experience!!
ML
MarykayL
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Loved the new custard gfree dessert Hoping they put it permanently on the menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal as always… Great service and ambience… My favorite restaurant….
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
server was excellent and had a great personality!
C
Chuck
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Recommend Trout special, it was VERY good !!
TT
TeeTimeMike
Philadelphia
304 reviews
vip
5.0
304 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Cucina continues to be a great place to dine. They’ve gotten quite busy since the opening of their addition to provide extra seating. We were taken aback by the staff running around from table to table. In addition to the regular menu they always offer some fine specials that we selected as our meals. Salads and grilled octopus were fine starters; the entrees grilled trout & grilled salmon over farro were fantastic. Food came out nice and hot and timely. Our server Ciera was very attentive & gave fine service despite running around like crazy to keep up with her tables. La Cucina is a well run restaurant but I hope they can keep up the pace sufficiently to continue delivering great food & service. We’ll always do a return trip in the future.
L
Lenny
Philadelphia
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good but not great this time -food not up to previous visits -better luck next time
JG
JerseyGirl
Atlantic City
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal last night. Service was excellent not too rushed and not slow. Food came out steaming hot and everything was delicious. Looking forward to going back again.
ES
EileenS
Atlantic City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
I love coming to La Cucina however this time I had to actually ask the waitress if we could order dinner. She then proceeded to tell us she wasn’t our waitress. We told her she opened our wine and told us the specials, she insisted she didn’t , however then did take our order. I know the place was busy but being rude is not good business or being inattentive.
t
tzuca
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. The new section of the restaurant is great as well
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience
RA
RichA
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cuisine and sensational service provided by a wonderful Derrick.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

La Cucina Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Cucina Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 677-0470.

La Cucina Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 975 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(609) 677-0470

Other options

1205 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
New Rd
Area
Northfield/Linwood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Lots of Free Parking in front of the restaurant.Entrance from both sides of Center Point Plaza.Tilton Road & New Road
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ronald Poulin
Entertainment
Dine in or out on Saturday night with the sound of Italian live music!
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.lacucinaristorantenj.com/
Phone number
(609) 677-0470
Catering
You are constructing one of the most significant memories of your lives.<br />We want to help you express your extraordinary style with creativity and imagination, delicious food and a romantic beautiful presentation. Our food reflects our commitment to exceptional quality. All meals are prepared under the guidance of our executive Chef Ronald Poulin.
Private party facilities
La Cucina Ristorante offers indoor and outdoor private parties.
Private party contact
Chelsey Ingram & Elis Haxhistasa : (609) 677-0470

La Cucina Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Vitello Saltinbocca

Grilled Octopus

Fried Calamari

Antipasti

Calamari FrittiUS$11.00

Polpo alla GrigliaUS$14.00

Crema di RicottaUS$8.00

Cozze e VongoleUS$11.00

Polpete con FontinaUS$9.00

Antipasto Italiano

Rapini e SalsicciaUS$9.00

BurrataUS$11.00

Insalate e Zuppa

CapreseUS$9.00

Insalata di CesareUS$8.00

Insalata della CasaUS$7.00

BarbabietoleUS$10.00

SuperfoodUS$11.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Pesce

BranzinoUS$29.00

Salmone Al LimoneUS$24.00

Langostinos

Pasta

Gnocchi DolceUS$21.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$20.00

Ravioli con FunghiUS$18.00

Fettuccine 'La Cucina'US$23.00

Capellini Al GranchioUS$26.00

Linguine VongoleUS$23.00

Capellini with MeatballsUS$18.00

Risotto di MareUS$32.00

Carne

Maiale RipienoUS$28.00

Brasato di BaroloUS$30.00

Vitello PizzaiolaUS$25.00

Vitello SaltinboccaUS$24.00

Vitello GamberoniUS$26.00

Pollo

Involtini di PolloUS$24.00

Pollo ParmigianoUS$22.00

Pollo FiorentinaUS$25.00

Contorno

Spinach

Asparagus

Pasta Pomodoro

Pasta Aglio é Olio

Soft Polenta

Broccoli Rabe

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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