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Vino e Cucina

3.9 (821 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Wine Bars, Pizza
Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Special gnocchi w eggplant
Lina F.

Just a very quaint authentic Italian restaurant with unbelievably tasty food. I love this place so i kind of don't want to tell ppl about it because it'll get crowded. Marco is always attentive and knowledgeable about all of the dishes. Damn this cabernet is perfect. I feel like I'm in Italy, very Italian vibe and they're speaking Italian to each other. The burrata cheese appetizers w prosciutto always is good oh and the bread with oil and vinegar we demolished. My entree was the special for the night gnocchi w eggplant. It was wonderful! Willie had the lasagna and he said it was good. I'm getting tiramisu to go. Who's the happy girl?

Bolognese
Lauren S.

Unassuming gem along this drip of businesses and restaurants. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted and welcomed in like family. You can choose from 3 atmospheres. There's the bar section for more intimate small group dining and beverages. The main room with a vibe between intimate and the room best for groups. We enjoyed the 3rd great for groups. Tucked away in the corner for a lovely intimate date night dinner. It was sweet seeing the family of 8+ enjoying the meals and engaging in laughter. You could bet, it wasn't there first time here. It appeared to be a family tradition to come year after year as they knew the whole staff. When I see this, you know this is not just a restaurant but a place that builds community. As for the food... YUM! You can never go wrong with fresh burrata. I'd like some more tomatoes but I'm a tomato lover. The herbs provided a nice flavor profile to compliment the acidity from tomatoes. The squash blossoms were heavenly pillowed perfectly paired with a tasty creamy pesto sauce. We practically licked the plate clean. The pastas, chef's kiss! The Contadina was our favorite with the umami forward punch. Bolognese is a classic that I always enjoy revisiting and enjoying time after time. Had to skip dessert this time. Can't wait to indulge in their sweet treats next time.

Bruschetta
Maria M.

Tonight we went to our favorite Italian spot in Long Beach, just a short drive from home. As always, we had such a pleasant experience, the staff is delightful and the dishes never miss. I tried the Positano pasta with shrimp, and it was delicious .. rich and creamy, perfectly balanced, and totally suited my pregnancy taste buds. We had an appetizer, The bruschetta was also light, fresh, and tasty. Their menu gets updated periodically (not sure how often), but we've been here multiple times and it truly never disappoints. The ambiance is so quaint and inviting, which always adds to the experience, a great date night!

Penne Arrabbiata
Lorraine B.

We were greeted by the friendly staff, and seated immediately. The restaurant was clean and had a nice relaxing vibe. I ordered the Penne Arrabbiata. The pasta was cooked nicely, the sauce was a little bland. We also ordered the fried squash blossom which was very good! Hands down the favorite from our meals. We also ordered one of the specials, stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables. The dish was good but needed more flavor, For desert we had the homemade cheesecake. It was very dense. Overall a decent meal

Ravioli stuffed with Baromodi fish
Jane N.

I had the pleasure of introducing some new friends to this fantastic restaurant and everyone was very impressed with the service, atmosphere, wine, and food!! I forgot to take pictures of the appetizers we had mainly because we devoured them so quickly!! We had the zucchini blossoms and the cornbread appetizer. Fantastic!! The wine perfect for our food choices and then we had shared their amazing Tiramisu for desert. Great place to enjoy good times with friends or family!

Wine tasting bar
Dave F.

We had such a wonderful meal here. The atmosphere and decor made us feel like we were back in Italy. Rosario was amazing and told us about the wine tasting dinner they do. The service was welcoming and sincere. Pasta dishes were incredible, wine was wonderful and the cannoli dessert was a perfect end to a lovely experience.

Calamari Fritti
Willy T.

I came here and ordered calamari for appetizers and vongole (clam) pasta for my main entree. Bread was complimentary and it had a really good crust. Asides from that the bread was typical. The calamari came hot. It was lightly breaded and was more soft than chewy. There is a combination of both tentacles and body. The order came with plenty of sauce. The sauce had a nice spicy kick to it. My pasta had a ton of clams. Parmesan was grated on top of it table-side. A small bowl for shells was also provided. The pasta was very simple and minimalist. It was soothing and not too heavy. Overall this was a nice restaurant

Tortellini, Beer Battered Cheese Sticks, and Nonna
Andrea G.

This is truly a culinary heaven that never fails to impress! The table bread is a masterpiece--buttery and soft, a humble yet exquisite start. This visit must've been our lucky day because the beer battered cheese sticks were the house special. All I'll say is that it's such a disappointment these sticks are not in their regular menu m, they're like no other cheese sticks I've ever had. While the Nonna pasta was good, my heart belongs to the Tortellini. The dance of flavors between pasta and sauce was a culinary masterpiece!! 100% recommend! The service was impeccable, and meeting the genius behind this culinary gem was a highlight. Very delightful experience!

Arrabbiata Ghiotta

Food was fresh and flavorful! And the service was great. We ordered the Arrabbiata Ghiotta pasta and Foresta pizza both were amazing, definitely recommend! Can't wait to come back to try more things.

7/24/23 According to Yelp it's CLOSED TODAY......it's OPEN yal
Jennifer W.

7/24/23 Chef's kiss Deliziosa! Spettacolare! This place deserves a 5 star just based off their marinara! Sara, our fabulous server was amazing & personable. She made our dinner experience great! Usually I don't ever order the special but the way she described it, I just had to have it. Hubby, of course, opted for the Cioppino. Both of our dishes were just simply phenomenal! Hubby's sauce had the right consistency, tang & seasonings-so zesty & savory delicious. The seafood (clams, shrimp, calamari, mussels) were soft & tender. My pasta was egg-based & imported from Italy, it was al dente-so toothsome& thick. Hubby didn't particularly care for it but I loved every bite. Unfortunately, the shrimp on my dish were overcooked, so these were a tad hard on the chew (delicious nonetheless but I do prefer these on the soft chew). The table bread was a bit mediocre. I expected a nice crusty sourdough but it was still soft & tasted freshly made. It paired nicely with the oil & vinegar dipping sauce. Overall, a solid 4 & We will return to try other dishes

Short rib roll with cheese &ham special.

The food, wine and ambiance is always top shelf. Their service is excellent and they're very accommodating!

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Great pasta dishes, extensive wine selection. An exceedingly romantic option for date night. Fantastic service.

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I've driven by this place many times and finally decided to go for dinner. I WILL be back. Amazing food. Great service.

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Delicious pasta! Great service. Will go back again. Already told friends that have to try it.

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Everything service food dessert people ambiance wine Lorenzo! Easy parking in front. Great choices for food

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Ask the Community - Vino e Cucina

Does this place even open anymore? There have been plenty of times I have been by during what are posted business hours and they have been closed.

What is the corkage fee?

The corkage fee is $20 for each bottle, however, we will not apply it if you buy a bottle from our list.

Are there gluten free dishes? Not just gf pasta because I've gone to some restaurants where they say they can give me gf pasta with just marinara sauce because all the meats contain gluten. Are the meats here gluten free as well?

I am sure that if u ask Lorenzo the owner he can accomodate you for a GF pasta with vegetables and a nice smooth tomato sauce or ckn, veal scaloppine or fresh fish with no flour. 👍😏

Is it reservation only?

No, but it is HIGHLY suggested!

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A list minute visit with friend for a glass of wine was needed. I stopped in for a quick visit and…read morequite surprised how cute this place is. There's a small patio right infront of the main area inside. Their wine selection was quite impressive. So much things to choose from. Not only wine, but they also have beer on tap available. I stopped in half an hour before they closed and it was still pretty busy. They have a tasting menu is you were into sampling some wine. What was offered for the tasting menu was quite nice. I think there's only a flight of 3 and the selection was quite nice. One was bold which was really nice. Also, the beer on tap was great. I believe that you could be members of the place as we noticed the orders for pickup. It's quite a nice cool spot for tasting. The main bar area was nice, service was great and friendly. Seemed more like all the locals and members. Quite an impressive selection of wine for purchase.

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