The Service was exceptional! Everyone was so helpful and kind. We even spent a little time talking to the owner. Food was great. Fresh and flavorful. Can't wait to go back. Its a small restaurant that looks new and clean. I pay much attention to detail and there was nothing off about this place. Even the restroom was immaculate. read more

This restaurant is in a strip mall near Starbucks and a few other restaurants with the main store being Publix. It's incredibly clean inside, but the tables are very close to each other. Too close for me. I just did takeout. I got the pasta fagioli soup and it was good. Thinner than I am used to - more like a minestrone and a bit on the salty side. But the flavor was good. I also had the daily lunch special of 2 slices of cheese pizza and a drink for $7.99 The pizza was disappointing. The crust did not have enough sauce to cheese ratio and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't order a slice there again. I would try a pizza perhaps, but not the slice. There are so many other places that have great slices that are nearby and pizza that is good. Maybe we'll try again . read more

Cucina Alfresco - Pasta Fagioli Soup Cup - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Fantastic food and service! Stopped by on a Friday night around 6:30 grab the last table for a party at four. We were greeted right away with friendly faces from the staff and multiple people asking if we had been helped. We started off with their what should be famous garlic rolls, fluffy, and fresh ingredients. For drinks we ordered a glass of their house Cabernet Sauvignon, which was about $13 but I did see a lot of people ordering the sangria so that might be for the next trip. As far as entrées, we order the nightly special of beef ravioli, and I got it with vodka sauce , they had other options for sauce. My friends ordered the chicken piccata which they split for two, which was enough for both of them. Huge portions. We also got the rigatoni Bolognese, which was the best dish of the night. Highly recommend.!! Lots of seating indoors for such a small place as well as a few tables outdoors. Looks like this will be our go to for Italian food in the neighborhood! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! Lori was our waitress and was so sweet. She had the best recommendations. She recommended a bottle of Pinot grigio and also the penne all'Arrabbiata pasta dish. The Pinot grigio was a perfect summer wine because it was a light cold and refreshing. And the pasta dish was garlicky and very flavorful! We can't wait to come back and try the penna ala vodka and the Bolognese! Also I can't forget the tiramisu! It was so light and airy! The perfect end to a perfect dinner. This has definitely become one of our local favorites! read more

Cucina Alfresco - Garlic knots - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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Bit late on the review but it's outstanding! We went for lunch a few months ago and the Rigatoni Alla Bolognese is phenomenal!!! Service was quick and very friendly. The garlic rolls are ridiculous...the amount of fresh chopped garlic is offensive and so great. Just got an Uber delivery and the Bolognese is still so damn good. The portion is huge and I don't have enough adjectives to explain all of the greatness in this dish. read more

Don't let the modest exterior fool you--this hidden gem serves fantastic food with top-notch service. Their large menu has a little bit of everything, from pizza and pasta to fresh fish and juicy steaks. read more

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There is nothing better than seeing a family owned restaurant open its doors and instantly feel like part of the neighborhood, and that is exactly what Cucina Alfresco has done. This owner operated Italian gem (Blare is often there making sure everything runs smoothly!) is quaint, modern, and incredibly comfortable. It's not a huge space, maybe about 50 seats inside with a handful outside, but that is part of the charm. It feels personal, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed right down to the beautiful wine glasses. Let's talk about the food because it has been consistently excellent every single time we've gone. My absolute favorite is the rigatoni bolognese. It is rich, hearty, and tastes homemade in the best way. I crave it. The Chicken Milanese is another standout, perfectly prepared, flavorful, and not overly heavy. What really impressed me, though, was how accommodating they are. One evening I asked for chicken with spinach and broccoli (not even a menu item), and they happily made it happen without hesitation. That kind of hospitality is rare. Service has been decent across the board, but Johnny is hands down our favorite server, attentive, friendly, and the kind of person who makes you want to stay for another glass of wine. Now we need to talk about the pizza because everyone raves about it, and for good reason. If you haven't gone on a Wednesday for their pizza deal, you are missing out. It has quickly become a local favorite. They also offer great lunch specials during the week, which makes it easy to stop in even when you don't have time for a long dinner. Warm owners, great servers, consistently delicious food, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. We are so happy Cucina Alfresco has joined the neighborhood. read more

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Cucino Alfresvo has only been open for about a month but one of my friends was raving about it and said she'd already been there 10 times. I decided I had to give it a try. I went with my mom for lunch on a Sunday. They had a good amount of traffic for a Sunday afternoon. They have inside and patio seating and we were given our choice when we entered. We chose to sit at a table for two inside by the window. Our server, John, came over immediately and gave us menus. I was surprised at how extensive their menu was. They have the usual pasta dishes, and pizzas, but they also have several main courses, burgers, salads, calzones, and sub sandwiches. I decided to have the Chicken Milanese Salad. It was only $15.99 and consisted of a huge piece of breaded chicken topped with arugula and shaved Parmesan. It was really good and a hefty portion. I took 1/2 home. My mom had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It was also really big and piled high with meat and cheese. ($14.99). She was only able to finish about 1/2 of it and she took the other 1/2 home as well. Right after we ordered John asked if we would like some fresh garlic rolls. He brought out a plate with 2 warm rolls which was just perfect for us to have before our lunch arrived. Cucina Alfresca is a great neighborhood Italian restaurant! They provide excellent service. The food is good, and reasonably priced. The portions are large and they have so many different choices. (They also serve beer and wine.). I really hope they stay around for a while. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. read more

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A great new spot to check out. We were so hungry so we forgot to get pictures of our food but I will definitely be back for more and plan to get some good captures. What stood out the most was the service. Lori was incredible, made us feel like family. She gave some recommendations and really was so attentive throughout the meal. There were 4 of us and a baby and they accommodated us so nicely. The little one approved of the food, he especially like the chicken parm. I tried the baked ziti and it was delicious. I want to go back for some pizza and stromboli, they sounded delicious. We were all very happy with our food. The cozy, nicely decorated atmosphere made it extra nice. It's a perfect spot for a date night or family outing. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Our waitress Micah was excellent, everything we ordered delicious,from the calamari appetizer ,the pizza, lasagna Chicken parmesan,also the sangria. We'll definitely be back. read more

LOVED IT! Party of 8. My friends and I enjoyed a GREAT lunch here. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS. We had lasagna, meatballs, Philly cheese steak sandwich, grilled platter, mussels mozzarella sticks and linguini with clam sauce. Every entree was sooooo gooood! Our server, Ryan, was AWESOME! Very handsome with an awesome smile and GREAT personality. My friends and I are ready to go back to try more entrees. read more

The food and service for this location was above and beyond. My pasta dish was delicious and just enough. The tiramisu was delicious and fresh. read more

Food is so good! The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance felt clean and inviting. Truly some of the best pasta I've had in a while! Whenever we're up here we will definitely stop by!! read more

Our server Lori was such a pleasure. She welcomed us with such great energy, that made the dinning experience all the better. The mussels were absolutely divine in the sauce. They were very spicy. I think I have a medium spice tolerance and I found it very spicy. They did give us a taste of a lemon parsley white sauce to try which was also delicious. The staff is so kind and attentive. Constantly suggesting what to try, and making sure all our foodie needs were met. The calamari was amazing, not oily, or heavy. All the pastas were fantastic. The portions and overall vibe of the spot is mom and pop, home cooking, and a taste of Italy. The owner made sure to greet us and show us kindness. I would highly recommend this establishment, I can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Had family in town & we they looking for a casual Italian restaurant after a long day. This restaurant is in a plaza with free parking. When we arrived we noticed how clean this restaurant looked. The decor was calming. We sat at a table very close to the door. The restaurant has been open a week so it was not crowded. We ordered 2x Caesar salads & a caprese salad for appetizers. For entrees, we shared the baked ziti, the vegetable calzone, the chicken pacata, and a chicken francese. Everything tasted delicious. The little one had a bite of everything and enjoyed it all though she favored the chicken pacata. I highly recommend the calzone!! Extra bonus : 10% military discount year round read more

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This new Italian place opened up just this week. Came to try it out and had the Penne vodka. It was perfectly al dente and the sauce was very flavorful and classic Italian. I also had an order of the garlic rolls. Yum. Very cute and cozy place, will be back for pizza. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Penne vodka , garlic roll - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Cucina Alfresco is my new favorite place for pasta. Omg! My dinner was delicious ! I pondered on what I wanted tonight and decided on this spot after recalling seeing it earlier in the day. I'd also seen it pop up multiple times on Yelp over the past few months and today I happened to be in the plaza where it's located on an errand and spotted it. So I'm not shocked that this evening I was craving pasta. Cute, dimly lit place giving the vibes of a pizza spot with a little bit of "upscale DNA". I think it was a dim lights that gave that feel. It's a small spot but can still seat maybe 30-40 people. It's located in the Publix plaza next to Starbucks and Zuru. Plenty of parking available when I arrived around 8:45pm. I ordered Scampi for myself, Piccata for my husband, and Pomodoro for the teenager. I didn't taste the piccata but my daughter's Pomodoro was sweet, full of basil flavor and so yummy. I would definitely order that again for myself. My hubby's piccata looked really nice and he said the chicken was tender, the pasta was cooked perfectly and the piccata sauce was very nice. My Scampi was really good. The shrimp were large and juicy. My pasta was SO FLAVORFUL. I got fantastic hints of white wine, lemon, garlic, and butter and fresh herbs. I asked for spaghetti instead of linguini (personal preference) which made it all the more perfect. The only thing I would change is to cook the shrimp just a teeny bit longer. My shrimp texture was a bit gelatinous but since I got it to-go, I popped it in the air fryer for a few more minutes and that did it! I was in heaven. I can't take off a star for that because the customer service was absolutely amazing and that alone, earned my respect. Everyone was SUPER FRIENDLY! My order came out quickly and was very fresh! This place is a must try! read more

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I ordered the Shrimp Franchese to take out from Cucina Alfresco as my first time trying this restaurant. It was absolutely delicious. The shrimp were large and so tasty. The restaurant is very charming inside and they have some tables outside as well. It's located in a cute shopping plaza too. I'll be back to try the bolognese and some other yummy dishes. read more

Chicken parmigiana for take out. Service was nice and the restaurant is cute but the chicken parm was not very good. Very thin and tough. Would not order again. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Chicken parm, spaghetti and rolls. - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Pizza was OK. I'm looking for that place where I can always call and get a great pie. Unfortunately, Cucina Alfresco won't be that place.

Everything in the restaurant is polished and clean-mirrors, stainless steel! Our server gave us specialized service. Most of all our food was some of the best Italian food we've had- and we're from Philly & NYC! Highly recommend this modest restaurant! read more

This is our third time visiting Cucina Alfresco. The food is consistently excellent. We have tried pizza, pasta, subs and salad. All have been delicious! The service is always fast and friendly. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

What's not to love about this place? The atmosphere is so warm and romantic, the restaurant is clean, staff is friendly, and the food is honestly to die for! Went here for the first time with my bf and had an incredible experience. We had the soup of the day, pasta fagioli, garlic knots, rigatoni alla bolognese, and they even made my bf the chicken parmigiana sandwich during dinner hours since it was slower around closing, which we deeply appreciated. All of the food was served hot and fresh, and full of flavor. The servings were incredibly generous for the price -- I have enough for another meal! Will definitely be making this a weekly spot to visit. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Garlic Rolls - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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This was an impromptu girls dinner out, and we're so happy we decided to dine here! The food was so delicious and the service was excellent! From the garlic rolls to appetizers, our entrees and even dessert, we enjoyed it all. And the ambiance and music was just right. And thanks to the owner for stopping by to chat! It made our visit even that more special. We will definitely be back. read more

Amazing Italian classics, great ambience and service. We've been here twice now and I can't seem to break from the veggie calzone. It is abundant and beautiful and served with the tastiest marinara sauce I've ever had. There is real love put into the food, service and atmosphere. A real gift! read more

Great lunch experience, looking forward to trying for dinner. Excellent service, enjoyed the outdoor seating. Amazing pizza and don't skip dessert! read more

Cucina Alfresco - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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5/5 - Fantastic Dinner at Cucina Alfresco We had an outstanding experience at Cucina Alfresco in Plantation. From the moment we sat down, our server Antonio set the tone for a great evening--warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He walked us through the specials, offered thoughtful recommendations, and really made us feel taken care of. We started with the Greek salad, which was absolutely fantastic. The dressing was bright, balanced, and so flavorful--one of the best versions we've had. For our mains, we ordered the truffle pizza, a special for the night, and the chicken Parmesan. The truffle pizza was excellent, rich without being heavy, and full of deep, earthy flavor. The chicken Parmesan was very tasty as well--comforting, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The meal also came with garlic rolls and a hot chili sauce, both of which were delicious and surprisingly memorable. The chili sauce added just the right kick without overpowering anything. Overall, a truly wonderful dinner with great food and exceptional service. We will definitely be returning! read more

We ordered out for delivery and the food was very good. We got the Chicken Parm, the Chicken Piccata and the Baked Ziti with a couple of meatball sides. Everything was great, the Ziti was buy one get one free which made for great leftovers. I felt the meatballs (not Nona's) were a bit dense, but very meaty. My daughter loved them anyway. We will definitely order from them again, perhaps dine in since the spot is very cute! read more

Cute little restaurant, has outside sitting, food is yummy, great for families or a date night, service could have been better- my waitress could have been a bit more attentive, another draw back the tables are too close together but still comfortable read more

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Food was fantastic, probably best vodka sauce I've ever had. Chicken parm was excellent. This place is definitely my #1 Italian in Broward county. I did takeaway but my wife said the service was great when she dined in. The ambiance was busy she said. read more

Ordered take out last night. We were warmly greeted by a gracious staff. Our order was hot & ready right on time. Most importantly, everything we ordered (chicken parm dinner, meat lovers pizza & meatball app) was DELICIOUS! Very excited to have such a great new place in Plantation. read more

Cucina Alfresco - Hot & crispy meat lovers pizza - Italian Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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We've been to Cucina Alfresco a couple times now and it's been really good. Everything we've had so far has been excellent, especially the pizza. The meat lovers pizza was amazing and the crust is done perfectly. read more

Went to Cucina Alfresco to celebrate my birthday with the family. I thought it was too casual and I thought I was going to be disappointed but the food was amazing! Had a terrific bottle of white wine, we had mussels, linguini with clam sauce , fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, seafood pasta , pizza and more. The dessert tiramisu and chocolate cake, all delicious. Went back for pizza night, and tonight did take out with pizza , eggplant and Brussels sprouts. The pizza has a great crust. So happy to have found this restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is delicious! The staff were helpful and friendly. read more

The food was HORRIBLE. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and pena pasta . The breaded chicken was a pre frozen chicken, the sauce tasted like it was from a jar with no additional seasoning . There is NOTHING authentic about this food . Another customer came to pick up pizza and he was so disappointed.He found out that the person that made his first pizza was not the same person that made the pizza he ordered. An Uber Eats driver waited 30 minutes for an order that was ready before I arrived but the lady was looking never asked him if he was being helped and he sat there for 30 mins waiting ( partially his fault). Then another customer wanted to order pizza and was being charge extra to change out topping. He cussed the lady out and left .I took the food home and gave it to a stray dog.... My stomach was hurting all night until I had a very loose bowel movement. NEVER AGAIN‼ read more

First time having pizza from Cucina Alfresco and it was fantastic. The pizza was delicious and tasted fresh. I ordered the pizza to go. Everyone from the woman taking my order on the phone to the man assisting me with pick-up were helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back read more

Our visit started with Lori who provided amazing, friendly and energetic service. The food was delicious; we were greeted with a plate of perfectly cooked garlic rolls. I HIGHLY recommend the Bolognese!! The rest of our party enjoyed their Chicken Parm and Pepperoni Pizza. We will be back to try some more of their tasty options. read more

Great food. Good service and reasonable prices. Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Bordered a variety of dishes and all are good. Easy parking.

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and great service!! We tried the chicken Marsala, Lasagna and Alfredo pasta. Delicious!!! We will come back read more

I live very close and have eaten here several times. The food and service were very good. The place was very clean which is important to me. Recommended. read more

Loved Cucina Alfresco! The atmosphere is inviting and chic, the staff is attentive and friendly, and the food was amazing. The Rigatoni Bolognese was absolutely fantastic--rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Can't wait to come back! read more