The menu is pretty interesting and I've equally had menu items and specials. I love good Italian and this is it!!!

Food is delicious and staff is very friendly and welcoming. Great meal and experience.

I went tonight with my family, i went a couple times last year but tonight was the first time in over a year. The food wasn't bad but wasn't good nor worth the money. The service wasn't great either i felt rushed and like the server didn't care and were just rude over all. The food and service used to be so good from what i remember but has gone extremely down hill since. Overall very mediocre experience. read more

Great beet salad Please try Wonderful and attentive wait staff I don't care for fried foods So the appetizer was not for me Rainbow trout waiting...... Not what I expected for me( did not taste fresh) but the husband enjoyed it Great service not a bad place Would not recommend for those of a deep palate At least during our visit read more

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We are so lucky this place is right down the street from where we live! Homemade Italian dishes that are amazing! I haven't ventured out to try any of the main courses other than the pasta because it's so good. The lasagna and roasted chicken pappardelle are two of my favorites! The noodles are homemade each night. The cocktails are great as well! Go and you won't be disappointed. read more

TERRIBLE!! i went there last night with my husband and had such high expectations because of the great reviews, my food came out after sitting for a solid 30 minutes and once it came out it wasn't even hot AND not to mention there was a FREAKING HAIR in my food. the restaurant is cute but SO DIRTY, the chairs all had crumbs and grease on it and left a grease stain on my skirt. -10000/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

The food is NOT GOOD for what you pay! The service is good, but the manager and the owner treat employees like garbage! You can hear the way they talk to them from the dining area. These are mostly young girls working here! It's disgusting! read more

We wanted a new place to celebrate a small family victory. We made an early reservation and checked it out. When we arrived at 5:30, the place was mostly empty. We were greeted and seated promptly. The one thing I noticed right away was the brown paper on the tables. I'll get to that later. We ordered drinks and the triple dip appetizer. (I don't recall it's exact name - but it came with bread, and three different Italian apps. One was meat sauce, another was artichoke-based, and the third was egg plant-based.). All three were good. Our dinner arrived and we were all very happy! My wife and daughters ate pasta and I had the ribeye. All of our food was delicious! The pros: The food was delicious. It's hard to find a decent Italian place - but this was excellent. The bread was good; hot, fresh, and the balsamic butter was tasty! The waitress was very friendly. The cons: The service could have been a bit faster but this isn't a deal breaker. The brown paper on the table - I recommend getting rid of it. It seemed to cheapen the experience. Overall, this is a great little find. We will definitely go back! read more

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We had lunch on a Monday afternoon a little after 1pm. There was a large lunch crowd leaving and we were seated quickly near the bar area. The server was very kind and made suggestions. We ordered the Carbonara and a created pasta with red sauce and basil. Both were absolutely delicious. The lunch portions were small, but the price was VERY affordable. The cream sauce had an amazing rich flavor and the egg was perfectly cooked. The other pasta dish was very light and flavorful with fresh burrata on top. The bread was a little dry, but is complimentary :) The different butters (regular/basalmic) were a fun addition. The onky thing that thre ne off is that for a "nicer" type of vibe it was a tad unexpected that they weren't more formal... $21 for both entrees. Overall a delightful and quick afternoon Italian lunch! read more

Cucina 503 - Close up! Smaller lunch portions for a great price. - Italian Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

If you haven't been here you need to go and ask Megan to be your server!!! She was phenomenal and every recommendation she gave was amazing. This was my first time there and it won't be my last! I had a chicken and mushroom pasta, apple cider mule, and i forgot the name of the desert but it was fried donut holes. The owner is also amazing i love seeing the owners interact with the customers! Giving this place a 10/10 read more

Food was delicious. Service was great. The restaurant was very accommodating for my birthday dinner with friends. Megan, our server was very kind and helpful. read more

Came here tonight with hubby. It had a romantic ambience and relaxed vibes. The servers were friendly and our waitress was wonderful. She was friendly and checked on us frequently enough. We had the braised brisket on a bed of polenta which was my favorite dish of the night. While waiting for our entrees we snacked on some bread with butter and balsamic butter. It took a little longer than I anticipated for the entrees to come out but nonetheless they were delicious. I ordered the gnocchi rustici and my husband got the special, lamb shank with white beans. My dish was very flavorful and filling. The shredded beef was moist and tender. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly as well. I felt that it was a bit rich and needed something to balance it out. The lamb was cooked perfectly with the meat falling off the bone, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It has a nice lamb flavor but could use a little more spices or seasoning. The beans served with the lamb were very good and seasoned well. Prices are reasonable and they have good drink selections. I had a Moscow mule which was pretty good. Great spot for date night. If you've never tried this place I recommend it. We definitely will be back to try more of the other menu items. Side note, unfortunately they don't have military discount. read more

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This has been on our list for some time. Our friends introduced us to this restaurant and raved about their entrees. Yesterday I had the pasta carbonara and my wife had the shrimp risotto. The pasta carbonara is excellent. My wife liked the shrimp risotto but would likely try something else in the future. They had some unique draft beers on rotation and delicious Sangria as well. I would definitely return to try out their Secondi menu as our friends also raved about their rib eye. read more

Cucina 503 - Pasta carbonara - Italian Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

The curse of the bad Italian restaurant has been lifted! I drive by here everyday but the ghost of the old pizza place still haunts me and makes my stomach lurch. But no more! Not after today at least. My husband was in the mood for Italian and instead of going to Carrabba's, I suggested we try something local. What could it hurt? I couldn't find a menu online and Opentable.com was really no help so we really went into this blind. We walked in around 12:00 and there was only one other party. From the outside, the place looks closed but I imagine they really pop at night. If only people knew this place was open for lunch! Our host was also our server and not only was he very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the food, he was quick and really on top of his game. We both ordered pasta dishes-the carbonara and the pappardelle with a small caesar salad and what felt like a pound of P.E.I. mussels in a delicious fennel broth of some sort. Our lettuce looked like they were handpicked and plated with a purpose-everything looked so gorgeous. The anchovy sliver was just enough to make to every forkful of lettuce and crouton and while I was not a fan of parmesan crisps, my husband gladly gobbled mine up. I might just come back for the P.E.I. mussels on their appetizer list. I was looking for a healthy protein after my workout and they ended being my favorite dish. Normally, I just swallow mussels and don't even bother chewing it because they're usually overcooked but this time, I scooped up the broth with the shells with every bite. Our pastas were just the right portions and while my husband felt his pappardelle was a little on the bland side, I kicked it up by adding a little bit of my cream sauce and poached egg from the carbonara. I know I wanted to lick my plate for sure and our dog appreciated the chicken we brought home to her. I am thrilled a nice little bistro is just down the street from us. I wish I had known about those mussels sooner. read more

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I'm leaving a horrible review because we made reservations a week ago and they were canceled the day we were supposed to eat. It has left us with no where to eat as out of town guests. So warning, your reservation may be canceled. We are now left with no where to eat because it's the night before Valentine's. read more

Love this place. We came for my husband's birthday. The service was great, but the food was amazing. We had the lasagna and duck. Soooooo GOOD! read more

Love the atmosphere and the food/drinks! It is pricey but it's my favorite date night spot. I am eloping in a few weeks and our dinner spot will 100% be this spot. It's a special place to us and we always have a great time! read more

Neighborhood restaurant serving excellent food. Pasta is handmade! I love their desserts, especially the Panna Cotta. Sophisticated casual. read more

Cucina 503 - My birthday tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

This restaurant and it's staff is AWFUL We came from out of town for a wedding and made reservations WEEKS in advance (we're a party of ten and another party of seven). They called us the day of our reservation to tell us that they couldn't accommodate us and decided leave 17 customers 4 hours to find a different restaurant, the customer service didn't even bother to call us but instead wrote us an email (because everybody is checking for a confirmation email on a Saturday, DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE A LARGE PARTY. They will not accommodate you. read more

So glad I found this great Italian restaurant in Augusta. The food is delicious and there's great service. If you haven't been here it's about time you did. read more

LOVED eating here. We ate alfresco, which reminded me of my time in Italy. The food was delicious and they even prepared a food item for me that I've missed eating since my Daddy died a few years ago. My family is from the most northern part of Italy, and some foods are modified depending on the region. They cooked it to perfection. The pasta is homemade as well as the sauce - both are delicious. I've been spoiled with homemade Italian food all my life. Having a first generation American, like my Daddy, who's hobby was cooking, I know I tend to be very particular when eating out. I highly recommend this restaurant. It was a little pricey, but worth it. From the cranberry limoncello martini, caprese salad, polenta, rustic lasagna, and tiramisu - it was all very good. The only complaint I had, was there was not enough mozzarella in the salad - but the ripe tomatoes and spices and dressing were perfect. If I go back, I'm going to request more mozzarella. They seem to me, to be very accommodating. The service was excellent, which for me, always makes the experience so much more pleasant. They were very knowledgeable about the food and were able to answer all our questions. Also, the portions are generous. I had many to go boxes. I know I will be revisiting this restaurant in the future. read more

Updating my original review after Yelp's shenanigans. Two of my girlfriends and I came here on a Wednesday evening to celebrate a birthday. First: the first thing I noticed when I walked in here was that it was seemingly a little bit upscale, but then I was thrown off by the brown paper on all of the tabletops... So you don't want to wash linens? Why have them on the tables then? I don't know, it just was a little weird to me. Also, they have front'back paper menus... Also a little weird, unless they change the menu daily, and I know they don't. Our waiter's name was Matthew (I THINK!) and he was very friendly and energetic. He kept an eye on us to make sure we didn't need anything, and when we did, he brought it out pretty quickly. I had the pasta carbonara, bacon on the side, and it was pretty good - I ended up finishing the entire plate. The birthday girl also had the carbonara and she enjoyed it - although both of ours were a bit salty. Our other friend (left her own review), had the shrimp scampi pasta, and I must vouch for her when I say it was almost inedible - at least for me, and her as well. But overall, it was a pretty good experience, although a little pricey. read more

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First time at Cocina 503 and they started strong but lost me as a customer. Despite arriving shortly after they opened our entrees took over 45 minutes coming out. Waitress apologized and said they were "delayed". The food was decent when we received it and we were at first offered desserts as compensation for our wait. Then we were told they would only comp one desert. Not bad food and decent atmosphere but apparently the manager doesn't care much about repeat business. read more

Business dinner here tonight & first trip to the restaurant. The interior is minimal in decor, open & airy. Wait staff friendly and attentive. Ordered the dip with the hummus, bologanese & eggplant spreads that had toast points. Hummus by far was best dip. Also ordered beet salad. It was good- not great. Coworker ordered Cesar salad & it was much more tasty. I ordered chicken & mushroom pasta. My coworker ordered the steak. That by far was the best food that we had on the table. It was melt in your mouth delicious. Very tender and well seasoned. If I go back, that will certainly be what I order. read more

Have to say since we first started going there this restaurant has got a lot better. I still don't understand an Italian restaurant without a cappuccino machine but still food is excellent and service was very good read more

Not one for reviews, but I thought this information was worth sharing. I was told by the girl bartender that they fill sone of their top shelf liquors with bottom shelf liquors. Food was excellent, but definitely would be weary of ordering any drinks from the bar. Wouldn't want anyone to get cheated out of their money when thinking they are ordering a top shelf drink. read more

Best pasta I've ever had! Hand made and rolled. Flavor was so rich! Would 100% recommend.

The best and I do mean the best restaurant lasagna that I have ever eaten. All their food is incredible!

Before making this review, I ate at this restaurant three times. The first night we went was super busy, the second as well and our reservation time disregarded, and the third went before rush hour and still waiting to be acknowledged to be seated. All three visits the waitress was nice but some of the staff never even acknowledge us. As for the food...All three visits, unfortunately, the food never got better. The pasta with cream sauce, smelled and tasted too much like egg and the consistency just not enjoyable. The dinner portions kept getting smaller as well as the bread they serve before dinner. I have decided, three visits were more than generous and fair on my part to do a sincere review. Another visit would just be too painful for my taste buds. I will not be revisiting this location for dinner again and honestly do not recommend it too much either. If anything, I say go once but don't expect to be "amazed" by the taste of their meals and the minimal welcoming feeling when you arrive. read more

This is a hidden gem! The food and staff was amazing and this will be a regular place for us! Nothing tops homemade pasta! read more

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So this is actually my 9 yr old daughters favorite spot. She a bit of a bourgeois little girl. She loves their butter noodles. We had the mussels which was great and I'm not that in to mussels. My wife and the chicken and mushroom pamperdelle (can't spell it). The chicken was ok but the mushrooms made the dish. I had the chicken carbonara. I enjoyed it but it was feeling. We like this place a lot because the pasta was fresh and taste great. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Myself and wifey was looking for a good place for lunch. (Some place to get away from the hustle and bustle). Well, we found it!!! It was real quite but some what classy. No one was there to greet us until I started to walk around and he came from out the back of restaurant..ok... well let's get started. Appetizers, a lot, but tasty and not overfilling.. very happy because I didn't want to be too full before meal. Our lunch comes out, looks a little small for me, but I'll try it. First bite. AMAZING!!! Bursting with flavor!! The dish was fulfilling!! I never felt like this.. within third bite, I knew this place was something special and awesome.. I felt I found someplace special in Columbia County read more

Cucina 503 - Italian Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

I made a reservation for 4 for Friday, November 11,2022. I got several texts and emails confirming the reservation.It was a birthday celebration, 4 days late. We've eaten there several times and had a great time. the food was really good. So we were excited about going again. I did receive an email about a change in the reservation. Someone changed it from 4 people to 5. So I called to let them know we didn't place it for 5 people. So they changed it back to the original 4. I also asked for a" padded bench" table, as I had recently had a spinal fusion and it's difficult to sit on hard chairs or benches. I printed out the reservation and took it with me. When we got there, they had no record of the reservation. I showed them the Printed Reservation. The hostess or whoever, said that that bench seating was reserved for a large party and was made before ours. How do they know when the reservation was actually made? Also all we needed was one table for 4. The bench seating area took up the entire side of the place along one wall , which was about 30 feet long. I asked them to put us in a table with the bench. It was also printed out on the paper I showed them . Then they tried to seat us in a tiny table next to the door. I refused it. There was hardly room for 2 much less 4. Also the seats were hard. So then they took us into the bar to a bench on one side, chairs on the other. We weren't happy, but we sat down anyway. I kept stepping on something soft under the table. I looked and there was food everywhere. I then went to the hostess and asked them to clean it up. Someone came and attempted to "sweep" it, but the legs of the table prevented it , so the food ended up mushed up against the legs of the table. Then my friend pointed out the food crumbs behind me on the seat. So I asked a busboy to please bring a rag and wipe it up. We decided to leave . We didn't want to be around such rude incompetent staff, not too mention the filthy floors. I can promise you we will never set foot in Cucina 503 in Martinez, Ga ever again. I've spoken with Edward Mendoza ( Owner) several times there and at his other place, Local. I'm sure he won't remember me because I complimented him on both restaurants. But maybe he'll read this and remember me now. Edward! Do better. There's no excuse in rudeness and incompentency.There's other restaurants in the area that will get my business, but never at Cucina 503!! read more

Went for birthday dinner, and it didn't disappoint. Had reservations for 2 at 6:00, when we arrived there wasn't anyone in the building, which made me nervous(6 pm on a saturday night) but shortly after, more guests arrived. Had the Fritto Misto as an appetizer, very good and fresh. The Spicy Arrabbiata sauce wasn't spicy, which I'm happy with because I don't like spicy. Husband got the Pasta Carbonara with 2 eggs on top. Eggs were poached perfectly, the only negative about the dish was there was too much cream sauce. I had the special, Duck Confit Risotto and also got the Gnocchi. Risotto was amazing and the gnocchi was great(needed a little extra salt IMO). Had the tiramisu and Flourless Chocolate Cake, and both were fantastic! read more

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I enjoyed dining at Cucina with my wife. The atmosphere was enjoyable and the layout of the restaurant complimented the dining experience. I tried the Shrimp scampi and though tasty I do not plan on getting the dish again, I wasn't impressed. My wife tried the lasagna which was very good, would recommend his dish. Picture of an appetizer, not sure what it was called. read more

Tonight we decided his to give this place a shot bassed on the yelp reviews. I am glad we did. It is a really great place. Everything tasted amazing. Nothing was roo salty like some others have commented. My friend and I both got pork belly special app. It was very crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, my husband got the mussels app. And they were really fresh and delicious. For main I got the Pasta carbonara it was very good, the bacon in it was very smokey and the egg was perfectly poached. My friend got the Osso Buco, I tried it. It was amazing super tender. He also said the Rosato that came with it was delicious. My husband got the roasted chicken and wild mushroom pomperdale, also was excellent. We sadly didn't try any desserts this time because we were all full, but maybe next time we come back we can. This place is definitely with trying out. read more

My family ordered dinner as takeout tonight. Everything was good except my beet salad. Paid almost ten dollars for tasteless beets, four tiny nuts of some kind, no dressing and not enough of the dish to cover the bottom of the container. read more

Cucina 503 - Beet salad, when I opened the container. - Italian Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

Wasn't impressed. You can tell they are trying for that trendy new kitchen vibe but they can't quite pull it off. My friend had the chicken pasta and I must say it was outstanding. I would definitely suggest it to anyone. The rest of the meal just didn't do it. I had the carbonara. You could tell it sat under the heat lamp. It was a congealed pasta mess. The boys had the scallops. It was tiny. They should really move them to the small plates or add some mashed potatoes. The boys were still hungry when we left. My whiskey had bugs in it. The bathroom has a painted vanity that's chipping and looks dirty. They keep a gross plunger/toilet bowl scrubber in the stall. Bathrooms need an inexpensive upgrade and good cleaning. I felt kinda dirty coming out. Glad we had a gift certificate!! read more

Cucina 503 - Super small for a diner portion. - Italian Near Me - Martinez, Georgia

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Will not be coming again and will not recommend. Food: Not good. Appetizer and entree arrived at the same time. We got two - can't remember names as they had fancy italicized names. One was fairly terrible and we returned untouched the second was barely good enough for human consumption. Appetizers and bread was decent enough. Facility: nice ambient atmosphere. Good for a night out. A lot of effort went into setting up the place. Service: started off really good but went downhill faster than gravity could have allowed. Server asked "how was the food." Our reply "terrible". You would expect some sort of acknowledgement/explanation or offer to take it off the check but none came. Another manager at the end asked the same thing and on hearing our reply kept eyes glued to the table before sheepishly sulking away. Better Italian restaurants in Augusta - I would stay away from here. read more

I really like this place- I've dined here twice have and each time it was a slightly different experience but both times excellent. My first time here was a weeknight, it was very quiet and intimate. People having quiet conversation and enjoying one another's company. That night I had the Margherita Flatbread and my date had the Pasta Carbonara. Both were excellent. Another thing I noticed on my first trip was the great wine list. It's not extensive by any means. It is however well thought out. They have some very nice selections in my opinion. On my second trip I had the ribeye(which is not a cut of meat I'd normally order), and my date had the Roasted Chicken and wild mushroom pappardelle. Again, both dishes were excellent. My Ribeye was beautifully presented, and not a cheap, overly fatty cut. It was cooked perfectly to my specification and served "New York steakhouse style" (sliced). It came with smashed potatoes and asparagus. If you have never had this type of smashed potatoes you are missing out. I think I've had them only in Italian restaurants. The ambiance on the weekend night was much more bustling. The place was busier, lots of groups- a bit louder. If you are in the area give this great local place a try. read more

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