Cucina Urbana
505 West Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-2222
www.sdurbankitchen.com
I have been to Cucina Urbana several times over the last few months and I can easily say that this is the best restaurant in SD. The price, quality, service, ambience, and having a great selection of wine at retail prices is a perfect combination. This is why it is one of the toughest reservations to get in San Diego. After going through most of the menu the only thing I would stay away from is the pizzas. They need some work. The crust is floppy and undercooked and the toppings are nothing special. The must haves are the chicken liver pate, risotto, octopus, pesto ravioli, short rib pasta, and the pork chop. I love each and everyone of these dishes and could eat them each I go back. I usually do unless there is something new on the menu that I haven’t tried. If you have not yet been to Cucina Urbana you are missing out and need to give it a go!
Dinning Room
Formaggi & Salumi
‘Chicken Fried’ Sweetbread
Wild Caper Berry, Garlic Spinach, Lemon Butter
Risotto ‘Carbonara’
Smoked Pancetta, English Peas, Organic Egg Yolk
Summer Corn Risotto
Grilled Octopus
Ricotta Gnudi
Sage Brown Butter, Parmigiano, Amaretti
Fritto Misto
Calamari, Soft Shell Crab, Shrimp, Veg, Caper Mayo
Short Rib Pappardelle
Cremini Mushroom, Parmigiano
‘Pesto’ Ravioli
Roasted Garlic & Ricotta Stuffing, Basil Puree, Pine Nut, Parmesan Butter
Roasted Rabbit & Hand Rolled Cavatelli
English Pea, Carrot, Brown Beech Mushroom, Mustard Crema
Lemon Linguine & Calamari
Foraged Mushroom
Taleggio, Braised Leek, Truffle Oil
Wild Boar Sausage & Meatball
Caramelized Onion, Green Sicilian Olive, Basil, Mozz, Whole Grain Mustard
Polenta Board
(Topping Changes Daily)
Whole Roasted Brook Trout
Lemon & Herb Bread Crumb, Farro, Roast Tomato Vinaigrette, Watercress
Braised Black Cod
Pistachio Caper Crust, Smashed Potato, Peperonata, Limoncello Butter
Eggplant ‘Parmigiana’
Gigante Bean, Escarole Salad, Shaved Grana
CU Burger
Short Rib, Mushroom, Fiscalini Cheddar, Truffle Fries
Grilled ‘Duroc’ Pork Chop
Fennel Sofrito, Green Garlic, Smoked Bacon, Wrinkled Grape
Grilled ‘Brandt Farms’ Tri Tip
Local Market Vegetables, Red Onion Jam
Spice Baked Pear & Brandy Mascarpone Mousse Parfait
Hazelnut Almond Meringue Vanilla Biscuit, Candied Hazelnut
Bittersweet Chocolate Budino
Chocolate Chantilly, Salted Chocolate Cookie
Great fiood, very noisy, but great food.