dinner
chilly? blankets available to purchase 7.
antipasti
warm olive + peruvian teardrop pepper + garlic confit + calabrian chili + citrus olive oil 9.5
balsamic cauliflower + pine nut + lime labneh + herb 12.
roasted carrot + pistachio aioli + chili 9.5
tempura fried stuffed squash blossom + goat cheese + pistou + orange blossom honey 15.5
burrata + tomato + hearts of palm + kalamata olive + basil + white balsamic vinaigrette + toast 13.
smoked salmon mousse + dill + salmon roe + horseradish + gluten free cracker 13.
cucina meatballs + mascarpone polenta + spicy tomato sauce 12.5
saltspring island mussels + guanciale + shallot + potato + harissa brodo 17.
grilled octopus + marinated gigante bean + piquillo pepper + fennel pollen + salsa verde 17.5
roasted tomato foccacia + cultured herb butter + sea salt 9.
seasonal cheese + fra mani mortadella + speck + smoked salmon mousse + whole grain mustard aioli + giardiniera + spiced almond + jam + cracker 29.
salad
italian chopped + escarole + radicchio + green bean + cherry tomato + cucumber + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb 15. family style 39.
baby gem + avocado + pickled red onion + cured egg yolk + buttermilk vinaigrette + caciocavallo fluff + parmesan frico 16.5
pizza
margherita + tomato + house mozzarella + basil 21.
pepperoni + ricotta + fresh mozzarella + hot honey + tomato sauce 22.
mushroom + goat cheese + caramelized onion + truffle oil 22.
burrata + eggplant caponata + sweet pepper + tomato + pecorino + chili oil 22.
spicy pineapple + bacon + buffalo mozzarella + peperonata + green onion 23.
fennel sausage + provolone + taleggio + potato + herb oil 22.
add prosciutto cotto +5. / sausage +4. / pepperoni +3.5 / burrata +7. / speck +6. / white anchovy +4. / olives +3.5
vegan cheese upon request +2.5
pasta
artichoke + spinach ravioli + pancetta + pea + meyer lemon butter sauce + crispy onion + borage 23.
clam linguini + fennel + tomato + scallion + calabrian chili + tarragon + salmoriglio 27.
bucatini amatriciana + guanciale + tomato + red onion + chili + pecorino 22. / add egg 3.*
torchio alla norma + tomato + eggplant + onion + calabrian + ricotta salata + basil 22.
rigatoni bolognese + veal + pork + lemon ricotta 23.5 / family style 60.
short rib mafaldine + mushroom + cherry tomato + baby kale + parmesan 27.5
gluten free penne pasta available upon request +2.
large plates
chicken milanese + mascarpone polenta + mustard green + shaved celery root + lemon caper vinaigrette 29.
whole branzino + grilled leek + fennel soubise + arugula + pickled fennel + citrus 39.
8oz wagyu hanger steak + crushed potato + yellow wax bean + shishito + saba demi + coriander sesame butter 40.
cucina burger + provolone + balsamic onion + arugula + pickle aioli + brioche bun + parmesan fries 23.*
sides
herb parmesan fries 9. / add truffle oil +1.
mascarpone polenta + evoo 9.
burnt brussels sprouts + ivan’s hot sauce 10.
broccolini + lemon + garlic breadcrumb 9.
quattro formaggi mac + cheese 10.
rosemary parmesan crushed potato 9.
sweets
limoncello mousse tart + lemon curd + graham crust + torched meringue + honey roasted pistachio 11.
chocolate budino + salted caramel vanilla whip + chocolate crumble + cocoa nib tuile 11.
creme fraiche 'basque style' cheesecake + blackberry strawberry tarragon compote + crystalized orange 12.
tiramisu + marsala caramel + espresso soaked chocolate lady finger + whipped mascarpone + crushed hazelnut 14. (for two)
vanilla gelato + seasonal vegan gelato + seasonal fruit sorbet select 2 scoops 9.
what to know
family style serves 3-4 guests
a 3.95% surcharge will be added to each check. this charge helps support increased wages and benefits for our team members on the front line and in our kitchens and allows us to continue to provide the CUCINA hospitality and service you have come to enjoy.
*these items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions