Cucina

I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner. My Grandma knows Cucina, my wife knows Cucina, it's about time I found Cucina. Now it is my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. It really suits the avenues, a place where folks know one another, the owner Dean Pierose walks around and connects with you and truly cares about your experience (probably even you as a person) and the food can stand on its own. Deli during the day (don't sleep on the deli!) and fine dining at night. So fresh, well thought out flavors, and small changes seem to be made weekly depending on what the chef had access to. That freedom, creativity, attention to detail, and love is what you expect to find in fine dining around the world. I am so glad we have it here in SLC at Cucina.

One of the best meals that I have had in Salt Lake City by far. I never really order desert, but I had to after tasting the food and was so glad that I did. Everything was delish

I love cucina which is why I’m putting 4 stars but lately the sandwiches have been bleh. At first I passed it off as maybe some new staff I’ve noticed but this time my sandwich had a crazy amount of Mayo, my partners sandwich had only one slice of turkey and some previous sandwiches I’ve gotten also only had a 1 or 2 slices of meat. One time he even got a meatloaf sandwich but the meatloaf was missing. I’ve been going here for years so I know it’s not usually like this and I don’t want anyone to be in trouble. I’d just love for the sandwiches to go back to how they were several months ago.

This is a really cool Italian style bistro up in the avenues of Salt Lake City The food was amazing and it's right in the neighborhood's really cool atmosphere Highly recommend

Valentine's dinner, fabulous! Love the service and personal stopby from the owner. Food beyond delicious.

The food was incredible. Great presentation and the food was tasty. I got the bistro filet and it was cooked just perfect with delicious mashed potatoes and asparagus. Other people in my group got the crab cakes, the bison burger, kale salad, crab cakes, and the tempura. Everyone loved their food. Has a cute atmosphere.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Less expensive than expected for the presentation and quality of dishes. Great date night!

Don’t bother with their catering. it’s been a struggle for years, whether it’s catering to the private airport or my office, underwhelming every single time. A dine in meal is great so I find it bizarre they can’t get it together on catering.

Cochinas has long been a favorite family restaurant, coffee shop, casual gathering place. Last night we held a Remembrance with about 100 people. The food and atmosphere were perfect. Staff kept things running smoothly and without a hitch. Setting up sound and photos was easy. It all felt comfortable and welcoming as evidenced by so many staying for the whole time.
It’s also important to note from first call Dean and Joey made a difficult thing much easier.

I went her for lunch with a business partner. Super relaxed, clean and great environment. The food was great!