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10/14/2025
We are thrilled to welcome guest chef and author Joshua McFadden to CUCINA urbana for one-night only dinner as we celebrate the launch of his newest cookbook, Six Seasons of Pasta!
Reservations now live on 🍝 ✨
Monday, November 10
📍CUCINA urbana | San Diego
this event will sell out
Meet, dine, and learn from Joshua as he takes over the CUCINA kitchen with specials alongside our CUCINA favorites and purchase a signed copy of his newest book.
It was time for a reunion: San Diego Executive CUCINA Chef, .remington and have been dear friends since his days at in Portland
Swipe for exclusive behind the scenes 📸 from and — may cause hunger mid-scroll
03/14/2025
california inspired italian fare + wine shop 🍕 🍝 🍷
CUCINA’s contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared with a focus on Califoria seasonality. bib gourmand
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rebuilding from our hacked account .restaurants an urban kitchen group concept
02/24/2023
keep clam & carry on // clam linguini now on the menu.
pancetta + garlic + shallot + white wine + lemon + chili + herb
09/30/2022
Limited offering at
salt spring mussel + italian sausage + san marzano tomato + garlic crostini
09/02/2022
plans start at the CUCINA bar.
Introducing the pueblo cruise | mezcal + guava + lime + ginger + honey 🍯
07/12/2022
THIS TEAM! Congrats Chef Sergio + Team URBANA
[CHEERS TO TEAM URBANA 🍾]
recognized - our plaque has arrived!! A second year awarded with the Bib Gourmand honor for good quality and good value - our Urban Kitchen Group family is beyond proud of this continued recognition.
05/04/2022
pasta 101: cappelletti
ring-shaped Italian pasta so called for the characteristic shape that resembles a hat.
sweet pea cappelletti + morel mushroom + ricotta + madeira crema + pea green
02/12/2022
Move over flowers 💐, it’s raining truffles at CUCINA this weekend ♥️
Have you seen our truffle menu specials & suggested wine pairings?
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01/12/2022
ARTIFACT understood the assignment. 👏🏼
Stop the scroll for CUCINA’s newest addition inside Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park.
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Enter to WIN a Chef selected snack tray for your next visit by tagging a friend below and sharing this delicious spread.
LIKE Artifact + Craft Café at Mingei
Comment below who your next lunch date would be.
Winner will be selected from FB and Instagram entries by Friday 1/14 at noon.
01/08/2022
Congrats to Atiim! Such wonderful partners with Kitchens for Good!
Hailing from Culinary Apprenticeship Class 18, Atiim was the Graduation speaker at our October 18th ceremony The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Atiim has trained over 2,460 hours and worked every station in the kitchen to complete his Apprenticeship. Just before the New Year's holiday, he popped over to campus to pick up his official Certificate of Apprenticeship (which had finally arrived in the mail), making him a Certified Cook. He rang the celebration bell in our classroom and exclaimed, "I can't wait to show this to my mom!!"
Atiim works at Cucina Enoteca, part of Urban Kitchen Group CUCINA urbana so stop in to enjoy some delicious Italian food, congratulate Atiim & welcome 2022!
Address
505 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA
92101
To get to the restaurant located on Laurel Street in San Diego, visitors can take public transportation by using the bus or trolley service that stops at the nearest station. For those who are driving, they can easily park their vehicles in the designated street parking spaces available along the main road leading to the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
4pm - 8pm |
| Thursday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
4:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
4:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
4pm - 8pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delectable dishes that combine the flavors of Italy with fresh, organic ingredients. CUCINA urbana in Laurel Street, San Diego is a prime example of this culinary fusion. Tracy Borkum's collection of CUCINA restaurants has gained a reputation for its from-scratch menus that feature luxurious house-made pasta, innovative pizza, cleverly crafted large plates, an elevated selection of antipasti, and dolci.
One unique aspect of CUCINA urbana is its retail wine shop within the restaurant. With over 200 labels from around the world, including Italian and California varietals, guests can enjoy a dynamic and diverse wine program. The goal is to share value with guests and celebrate those behind the label: on the farms and in the wineries.
The ambiance at CUCINA urbana is modern Italian kitchen-meets-charming bohemian eatery. The open kitchens, large alfresco patios, communal seating, spacious bar areas, and intimate table settings create a welcoming atmosphere. The carefully curated emporiums draw inspiration from natural materials, free-spirited gardens, vibrant patterns, whimsical lighting, and bold graffiti-style art installations.
CUCINA urbana also offers hand-picked vintage finds that are readily available for sale. Guests can even order the chair they are seated on or the table they are dining around plus a plethora of artisanal gifts at their online retail portal - Urban Kitchen SHOP.
Overall, CUCINA urbana is an exceptional Italian restaurant that offers delicious food made from scratch using fresh ingredients combined with an impressive wine program and unique ambiance.
