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Cucina Povera

4.8 (22 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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A very nice restaurant couched within the new Douglas Link complex, with especially beautiful design. This dining room is gorgeous. The food is tasty and the options plentiful, with the risotto being a fan favorite. The bread was fresh, although paying for bread is always a bit of an annoyance - especially since the accompanying olive oil wasn't my favorite. However, we left well-fed and with smiles on our faces due to the great service. With a couple of small changes, such as changing the more "poppy" music station to something softer and better matching the ambiance, I think it could go from good to great.

Bisteco with roasted potatoes
Lesley O.

Such a cute intimate restaurant The food was so fresh and all the plates were just the right amount per serving! Definitely coming back again

Matcha with oat milk
Anabella V.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. Although is an Italian restaurant they have a breakfast corner and that's where I found myself trying their matcha latte, and it was really good. The Barista/server was a sweet girl very nice and approachable, so for that alone I was lucky. I'm going to try the restaurant next.

White Sangria
Jenny H.

Such a beautiful and nice new restaurant in Coral Gables. I was here with a large group. Our server was Mia, and she was excellent. The service was top notch, and it felt very personable. The food was delicious as well. I had a white Sangria. I will say that while it was tasty, the alcohol was very light. I'd probably go with a different cocktail or just a glass of wine next time. (Idk why my picture of it is sort of blurry! I didn't notice it at the time). For my meal I actually just had the appetizer, Burrata Salad). It was perfect for what I was feeling at the time. There were lots of tomatoes, two large slices of bread, burrata, and prosciutto, and balsamic and pesto. My friend ordered it as well and requested olive oil to add to it, but I felt the flavor was good as it was. The people around me ordered pastas, and everyone loved their meals. Someone also ordered one of the pizzas and said it was good. The restaurant aesthetic itself was very sophisticated and beautiful. I'd love to go back and sit at the beautiful bar one of these days.

Very attentive and welcoming staff . Food was fantastic ! Will highly recommend . Perfect place to catch up with a friend or for date night .

We finally found a pizza we were looking for.......
Joseph T.

Wow and doble Wow. Wow. Wow. What an amazing gem of a place that just opened up in the last month. This is the sister/brother store of Bay 13 & ThreeFold in Coral Gables. The place is quaint with its low lighting and cool bar atmosphere. Ennio waited on us at the bar. He was so happy and professional. Kelly is one of the managers which I met at the other store fronts and had been promoting me to come her for weeks. My wife is a pizza snob and we ordered the margaritta. The dough was fresh and aged properly. The crust was thin and crispy with a soft center. The sauce was light sweet but not overpowering. The cheese was oh so satisfying. Wow and double wow. This is a must try.

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Kelly G.

Great new Italian restaurant in the Gables! Gia, the bartender, is the best! Parking is accessible in the Milam's (Cascade Building) Garage at only $4 flat rate. I would highly recommend the Smoked Salmon Pizza and the Meatballs! The menu is reasonably priced, and they offer happy hour 7 days a week from 4pm - 6pm with discounted drinks and food deals.

Bistecca with Fingerling Potatoes
George K.

My wife and I were looking for some good Italian food after a long day of adventuring. We found a few restaurants but zero'd in on Cucina Povera after seeing some great reviews on Google. When we arrived we were the very first customers of the night and had the restaurant to ourselves for quite some time. The location is right off of US1 but quiet and the restaurant had a very upscale dining feel. We were duly impressed by the wonderful service as well as the delicious dishes we had. The Bistecca has phenomenal quality but the flavor of the Beef Ravioli with Peppercorn sauce was unmatched. Will be coming back again soon!

Cappuccino and Omega avo... so good. Great service too. Thank you
Alex M.

Cucina Povera's cappuccino and avocado toast hit the spot! Rich espresso and velvety milk paired perfectly with the smashed avocado on sourdough bread. Cozy atmosphere and great service.

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The cavetelli with pesto was great. Good service and yummy cocktails. Would recommend for delicious Italian dishes.

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Just had lunch with the family at this beautiful restraunt and the food was wonderful. Great service. I highly recommend Cucina Povera.

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The food was amazing and the restaurant staff were friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back when I visit Miami.

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Great food, atmosphere and staff. So glad to have this restaurant in the area. Will definitely be coming back!

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This cute little spot in the Grove has been a staple for family dinners, and as a fellow…read moreArgentinian, I can genuinely say they've done such an amazing job curating their menu to make you feel like you're back home. The empanadas were baked to perfection. Crispy on the outside, flavorful, and you can tell they're made fresh that same day. For my main entrée, I ordered the skirt steak, and WOW. Not only was it perfectly seasoned, but you can truly tell they know how to select quality cuts of meat. Our waiter was also incredible and took the time to walk us through the menu, explain the dishes, and make sure we knew exactly what to order. That personal touch really made the experience even better! Everything about this place gave me a little taste of home, and I absolutely loved it!

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Seating area, taken from back of restaurant

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