La Cucina

I wish I had come here before I was pregnant, but even with morning sickness La Cucina has some of the freshest most authentic Italian I’ve had. I would of indulged in more flavors if I I could of handled it. If you’re worried about overly salty cheesy food, you won’t find it here (unless you ask for extra cheese) . The insalate Caprese uses minimal ingredients and is filled with tomatoes and freshly sliced creamy mozzarella chunks. My husband and daughter had so much calamari and steak they were up all night. It was that good and tender. Their marinara is low sodium and tastes like fresh tomatoes and basil. You don’t even need meat in your sauce with the ravioli because the ricotta is creamy and filling. We got dessert and cafe. The latte was a real Italian latte with pure cinnamon sprinkles. They go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. They are generous with the bread which is filling and cooked in a fire oven. It’s not dripping with salt and butter, but it’s

We generally make regular visits to La Cucina in Lauderdale by the sea. The food is genuine Italian and delicious! They offer take out but the owners/staff are so lovely it's always nice to visit with them. If you're looking for an excellent meal (especially their pizza) this is the place in LBTS! Can't wait to go back again soon.

Came to La Cucina on a Thursday evening to dine alone, and I would go back. I ordered meatballs as an appetizer, and tagliatelle con verdure e salsicca as my entree. The meatballs were delicious, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I enjoyed the consistency of the pasta sauce but wish there was more of a wine/lemon flavor, after a while it seemed slightly bland. Service was okay, seemed to be busy with a large party inside (I sat outside). Waiter didn’t seem to pay me as much attention as the larger parties. I would still go back, maybe when it wasn’t so busy.