Due' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Lakewood

This is unlike any Italian restaurant I have ever been to and I am completely thrilled by its innovative approach to Italian cuisine. Don't let its relaxed atmosphere fool you this is gourmet Italian, made fresh, and delicious without all the unnecessary fuss and $$$. Pick one of their fabulous made fresh daily sauces and select which fresh pasta you would like and just like magic...You have before you some of the most delicious Italian dishes out there. The owners Filipino and Davide have really created something special with their brilliant approach to Italian food. Can't wait to go back! We had the short rib ragu on the bucatini pasta- sauce was rich and flavorful with the beautiful hint of chianti, the beef rib tender and succulent. The pasta was to die for! Also had the bolognese ragu with bucatini. Equally rich and delicious! Along with house made sourdough focaccia that I would love the recipe for😁 For dessert we had the tiramisu and without exaggeration- best I've ever tasted. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!!

Was recommended to this restaurant by a work colleague. A little different, but I liked the idea of ordering your sauce and then your pasta type as well. Being our first time, the main hostess/bartender was helpful in explaining, but she did explain a bit to fast. After we ordered, we had to clean our own table. A little annoying, but it's just a simple wipe down. Got the lasagna and two Short Rib Ragus and three house salads. The lasagna was good, thought it was a bit on the smaller portions, but still decent flavor. The pastas were a little more on the overwhelming side on flavor, plus my noodles were undercooked unfortunately. Service was good at first, but once we got our food, it was pretty much take care of yourself. With us being the only table at the time, I at least expected someone to check on us or maybe offer to refill our drinks, since they had to be filled behind the bar. Especially, noticing the owners picture on the wall and him sitting across from us, it gave the distinct impression, we're were bothering their down time. Lastly, counting it's preference, but the music was very off putting. Thank you for the recommendation, but won't be back.

Don’t walk, RUN to Due’ Cucina! After visiting Italy this year, I’ve been on the hunt for some authentic Italian food. Here is the US, we Americans have a skewed idea on what authentic Italian food is. The ingredients should be fresh and the dishes should be affordable. The folks at Due’ Cucina knocked it out of the ballpark. Their pasta is made in-house daily and every dish is made from scratch. I had the bolognese sauce with bucatini pasta and a slice of sourdough, absolutely delicious! I will definitely be coming back here more often.

Had the short rib red sauce with spiral pasta; it was delicious! Pasta was super fresh; sauce was flavorful but not overwhelming. Delicious plate at a good price. The service was excellent; I felt valued as a customer. Will come again.

This was so delicious. Pasta al dented, service was so nice. Our first visit so the staff took time to explain each step. Food came out quickly and so tasty. I will be returning soon. Bonus we got to meet one of the owners couldn't have been more personable. Can't wait to try my next bite.

Wow, who knew… fabulous homemade pasta in a Lakewood strip mall, great smiling service and decent prices. I stopped for a late lunch, first time there. It is counter ordering and being my first time Ross explained their menu very well. Ross was 5 stars. I had short rib bucatini, a crusty piece of bread greatness and their house Italian red. In a word, spectacular. At first glance, the portion seemed small, not at all. This pasta is so fresh and the sauce is layered with flavor. Short rib was melt in your mouth richness. Loved it.

After spending our honeymoon in Italy, we’ve been on the hunt for authentic Italian pasta in Dallas. Due Cucina did NOT disappoint. The bolognese sauce was delicious and the meatballs were so tender and flavorful. We ended lunch with an amazing tiramisu. We will definitely be back!

It is a little pasta bar. You choose sauce or flavor and then pasta and you can add on other things. It was so delicious and we were very happy with our entrees and the price. We ordered two salads, two entrees and a appetizer and it was $55. we drank water

I've been on the quest for some really good Italian food in the Lakewood/East Dallas area for a long time! We have plenty of fancy options, but none that are really casual with high-quality homemade Italian pasta. We had just arrived back from a summer trip in Italy and my mother was in town visiting. She was super eager to try some ravioli and I had no idea where to take her. She's not a fancy dining type. We ended up finding the spot on yelp and it could not have worked out better. She was very complementary of the food and we had a great time. It is not a five star restaurant, but it is great. You order your food at the counter and they will walk you through the process. Once your food is ready, you grab your silverware and you get to your table. I ended up getting some meatballs for myself and I got my daughter something from the kids menu. My mom got the raviolis. She wanted as well. Everything turned out delicious and tasty. The portion sizes are spot on and not too big or too small. We will definitely be back!

It's a chain. I was pleasantly surprised... Prices are actually decent for italian. Fast casual... order at a tablet, they call your number / name and you grab it at the front. Pour your own water. Bus your table. It came out pretty fast. There's not a lot of seating but enough. Doesn't seem like a place you linger at though. I like that you can customize pasta shapes. Got the lasagna ($15) - basically the most expensive thing on the menu.. but it looked small compared to the pasta bowls (mainly $14). I still got full, but wish I had more like the pasta... I liked it. I think I would recommend to other people though.

A really neat concept restaurant with build your own pasta. You pick your pasta type, the sauce, and can add a number of other things including protein. Everything is made from scratch, and it was quite tasty. The chef was super friendly and answered all of our questions. They have wine, beer, Negroni, and Apperal spritz. Technically not a full bar.

Pasta reminded me of the pasta in Tuscany, and was delicious. Service is not so great, and ambiance is just ok. Fast casual place so you are in and out. I hope they make it since it's the only one in TX.

We were headed into Liberty Burger when we saw the cucina's sign so we popped in to peek, of course. A good two hours later, we left what is a new favorite spot. Full disclosure, my personal preference is most often for dried pasta, but that's just depending. The house-made fresh pasta is great, and I'm already wrestling with what I'll order when we return. Really great menu and really great food. Staff was super attentive. For such a casual place, stemware and glassware were a nice feature and we enjoyed dining leisurely.

Great location in Lakewood! Clean restaurant with plenty of seating for a quick casual meal. Sadly they were out of a few things while we were there - one of them being apple juice for the baby which felt silly, the other the popular short rib. The kids pasta was like $14 which for a 11 month old is crazy. I'd be happy to get 1/4 of the pasta for a lower price. It was the same size at the adult so I guess it's a good thing it lasted us several meals at home. I had the Bolognese and it was delicious. Side salad had a bit too much dressing for me - will ask for that on the side next time! Staff was very kind and welcoming.

Had the short rib red sauce with spiral pasta; it was delicious! Pasta was super fresh; sauce was flavorful but not overwhelming. Delicious plate at a good price. The service was excellent; I felt valued as a customer. Will come again.

really cute pasta restaurant opened in Lakewood. I ordered the bolognese and thought the pasta itself was very good. It's a little hard to order on the website with uncommon pasta shapes, I had to google each of them myself, but in store they show you the shapes. I also thought the sauce could have more flavor, but it was still very good. For the price point, I think charging for the small pieces of sourdough is a little outrageous, would've appreciated getting one piece with each bowl for free or at least a simple $1. Good amount of pasta in each meal, cute patio and interior.

WHAT I ORDERED: Carbonara with bucatini pasta, Bolognese Ragu with campenelle pasta, added ghost chili oil that comes on the side, Arancini PARKING: Shared parking lot INSIDE: Fun framed pictures and quotes decorates the walls and there are two self ordering kiosks but you can also order with the staff. There's a tray of pasta next to the kiosks so you can see what the different shapes look like which is a nice touch. The staff are friendly and offered to answer any questions. The dining area is a mix of a couple booths and low/high tables in side. Patio seating outside is also available. THE FOODS/DRINKS: The carbonara was a bit bland so I preferred the bolognese ragu. The arancini comes in one piece per order and was stuffed with filling which looked good as you open it but seemed to be missing some flavor. The ghost chili oil was not spicy at all and was disappointed with that. I did appreciate the extra parmesan so you can add as much to the dish as you'd like. While the dishes were more on the bland side, the pasta was fresh and perfectly al dente. I would suggest ordering a side salad to help balance out the heaviness of the dishes.

Spaghetti bolognese with side of the pork sausage link sliced, side salad, other entree was cacia y Pepe with new corkscrew looking pasta and added the pork cheek meat--delish! 5 oz red wine and a sparkling beverage and two ate like fine dining with a fast casual feel. Where else can you get homemade pasta and meats made in house!? Yum!!

Been wanting to try this new to Dallas Italian restaurant and today was my son's 43rd birthday so we offered to treat for dinner. My husband is from Rome so we are super picky about Italian dishes and this place did not disappoint! My son ordered his pasta with bolognese sauce and a poached egg. Hubs had the cacio e pepe and my go to so that I know if it's authentic is to order the carbonara. We all tasted each others plates and they were all' magnifico! Started off with arancini and a burrata appetizer and some grilled bread. Everything we tasted was amazing and my hubs is super happy that he has found an authentic and reasonably priced Italian pasta place. We live in Arlington and we will make that drive again. Definitely worth it. Tutto era delizioso!!! Grazie, ci vediamo la prossima volta!

If your craving pasta n good tiamisu .. then this is a good place to be .. everything from scratch .. there pasta was very good quality and waitstaff is very nice .. definitely a nice place to go if your craving italian .

Great food for the price, lots of parking. Went twice already. You can order with the waitress or on their self order screens. Would continue to go back and bring friends and family. Clean bathrooms. Workers are very nice too!

I absolutely love this concept of a build your own pasta bar. Been here twice already and it's becoming my new favorite affordable pasta spot. The food comes out quickly and is always piping hot. Their pasta has the perfect texture and each dish has been seasoned perfectly. I've dined in and ordered take-out and both times the food has been consistently delicious! I like that they even have a protein pasta option. Seemingly casual spot with high quality food!

Amazing food, pasta really al dente and short rib pasta was amazing, good service and clean restaurant.

I ordered delivery directly from them, and they outsourced it to door dash. The dasher didn't get my address and had to call me. If I were going to order again I'd certainly do it directly with door dash. The website and logistics were a big pain. The food was not very good. I won't order from here again. Just call piggie pies.

Amazing food and d the choices are amazing been here twice already and love the food. You will have leftovers it's alot of pasta and quality is amazing..

**Scroll to the bottom for my dish recommendations** I cannot express enough my love for this restaurant, the workers, and the remarkable flavor of the food. It's unbelievable that this concept (undeniably clean and fresh Italian food) has taken THIS LONG to arrive on our shores. Yes we have Eataly, and we have the $30+ per dish fine dining restaurants, but this brings REAL ITALIAN quality to the everyday person. How have we not done this sooner? As a child, I'd visit family in Napoli. Coming home, I was shocked at the difference in quality of our food. Yes, it's the food system in the United States, but it's also restaurants cutting corners because, frankly, they have to. Due' Cucina doesn't cut corners. When they first opened, I had already read about the owners' story and the restaurant concept. I was hooked. Only 3 minutes away from my house, I dined myself and told everyone I knew about this restaurant. Here's why: it's clean (almost all EVOO), it's fresh (the best quality ingredients they can find), and it's undeniably authentic Italian - for a good price! Now that I live far, I'm stuck with the usual Americanized Italian food (additive- and preservative-heavy nonsense, it pains me to even say it's Italian). I told Davide, if he opens a restaurant up north, I'll do everything I can to keep customers flowing. There's nothing like Due' Cucina in this country, I can tell you that (don't tell me Piada, it's not even in the same league). Now onto my recommendations (yes, I've tried everything): - Short Rib Ragu - my favorite, hearty and full-bodied. Delicious. - Porchetta Sandwich - I'm a sucker for a good sandwich, and the pork belly on this bad boy is unreal. Amazing option if you want to get filled up. - Mushroom White Truffle - perfect vegetarian option, just the right creaminess and very flavorful mushrooms. - Cacie e Pepe - the embodiment of the simplicity yet sophistication of Italian cuisine. The quality of their 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano really shines. Some notes: - The Kale Pesto is very kale-y. If you're not a huge fan of kale, maybe steer clear. Although I have a friend who LOVES it (and she's gluten intolerant). - Do NOT get any red sauce dish without the Sourdough slice on the side. You'll miss out on the Italian experience, "fare la scarpetta" - you MUST use the bread to dip and scoop every last bit of that sauce at the end. Nothing goes to waste. - If you're looking at appetizers, the Suppli and the Burrata are absolute musts - You can't go wrong with the Cannoli or Tiramisu options

We ordered online for delivery and about half of our order was missing, so we called and drove to pick up the rest. Not the end of the world but not super awesome. The food is good, really liked the pasta, and I'd be willing to give it another shot, just make sure you double check your delivery order!

The fresh pasta is cooked well and all of the sauces were good! It's a very casual vibe but the wine prices make it an easy choice for dinner!

We went in early January and it was so good ! Fresh pasta in a "fast casual" atmosphere with clean spaces . We ordered several pastas to share as a family . My son's favorite was the Short Ribs Ragu because it was delicious but ALSO because he had fun eating the super long pasta!!!! My husband's and my favorite was the Mushroom & White Truffle oil pasta. We also ordered the ravioli and another pasta which I'm not sure what it was called (husband ordered at the order station). Everything was good. The prices are great for fresh pasta - but, you buss your own tables which is totally fine by us (but some people may not like that)... The wine we ordered was also delicious. The cherry on top was Liam who walked us through the menu, gave suggestions, gave us some background on the concept.

We have been meaning to go here, but we just hadn't It is fantastic. Exactly as advertised, ie fresh pasta and great traditional sauces. Welcoming and attentive staff As good as any Italian in Dallas, just with a casual atmosphere. Seems great for take-out too

Nice make-your-own pasta spot. Pick the pasta, topping, & sides. Reasonable price. Helpful staff. We'll be back.

we just spent the week in Rome and got back and couldn't get pasta off our mind-- so we tried this place! This is the most authentic Italian pasta we've had in dallas. The review saying to go to Olive Garden is very telling that they don't know authentic pasta. Al dente is how it's supposed to be! Atmosphere is very casual-- which actually is refreshing too, since that's not common for Italian food.

I thoroughly enjoyed this new place close to home. The food pasta was very tasty but the salad could definitely use more work. I didn't reliaze it was a more fast casual place with no table side service but I honestly didn't mind it. The vibes were really chill but also cozy and it seems like a great place for a low-key date or for a family dinner. I will definitely be back with friends.

Hello, gentle readers. I address you this evening from my toilet, where I will be spending the foreseeable future. I don't want to write this, but feel I must, for the restaurant does not state this anywhere nor does it reliably inform customers when they order: DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE. Hard stop. Their menu says "may have cross contamination" - my toilet bowl says the MAY part is a lie .... and so does their staff. (Anyone who is GF is well aware of any risk they take when they eat out, and this type of boiler plate language is standard at pretty much every place you eat) They cook their gluten free pasta IN THE SAME WATER they use to cook their regular gluten pasta. They make their gluten free pasta in the same pasta machines WITHOUT ANY TYPE OR DEEP CLEANING OR STERILIZATION first. Their staff told me this TO MY FACE like it was not absolutely insane. I was informed of this AFTER I had eaten 2/3 of a bowl of their "gluten free" pasta and found a gluten-containing shaped pasta at the bottom of the bowl. I went inside to inform the staff (this was actually the second time it happened - my first bowl of pasta was taken back when the clearly gluten shaped pasta was on the top of my bowl) and talk nicely about safe allergen practices. The chef I talked to was fantastic and understood my concerns. She saw that it as an issue, took down my number, and gave me a refund. The dude at the order stand? Argumentative and acted like I was an idiot for not knowing something that says GLUTEN FREE is not, indeed, even gluten-free-ish. Zero apology for not informing me when I ordered (I would have left!!! And not gotten sick!!!) or the fact that their website AND menu in the store are extremely misleading. Using Gluten - Free when you do not practice any gluten-free-safe practices is the most insane thing I've seen in 15 years of being gluten free. My bad for not asking, I guess, but when the first bowl came out the person who brought it out was like omg I'm so sorry I'll have them remake it so that, along with their literal touting of serving gluten free food gave me a clearly false sense of safety. Honestly it's 2024 and people know what gluten free means, and them using Gluten Free widely and liberally and using it as a selling feature while ignoring the reality that it isn't gluten free is probably a legal liability - any lawyers reading? Call me. I wouldn't trust a single allergen they label. They don't take literally the most basic allergen care of cooking in a separate pot for gluten free pasta and they surely aren't taking it for anything else.

Great little Italian spot! The pasta was very fresh and we enjoyed everything we ordered. Kid friendly. We will definitely return to try more of their selection.

Always attentive service, yummy fresh pasta, cool laid back atmosphere with a cozy outdoor seating area.

"Lakewood's best Italian! Delicious food, Authentic Italian flavors, impeccable service! Lakewood's top spot.

Hands down, the BEST PASTA EVER! This restaurant delivers fresh, homemade, food and home made pasta. Great taste, great price, great traditional vibe.

I'm so pleased to have a spot like this in Lakewood. Can you get pasta at any Italian/pizza spot? Sure. But it'll likely be boxed pasta that's been overcooked. For a similar price, Due' Cucina whips up fresh-made pasta that's cooked correctly. I love that you can get a tasty, quality bowl pretty quickly and for a reasonable price. As far as fast-causal goes, this is a great addition to the neighborhood. The restaurant was squeaky clean, the staff was nice, and I look forward to sharing the experience with friends and family.

Was so looking forward to trying this- but sooo disappointed. Pasta was undercooked- brought it to their attention- thought I would get an offer to remake it. Instead this guy felt the need to "school me" on what fresh pasta should be- hard. As if I've never had fresh pasta before- please! Took our meals to go so that I can finish cooking it at home. Lasagne and short rib ragu was decent...at best. Will not be on our restaurant rotation for certain.

The pasta is the best we have had in Dallas Al dente the way it is supposed to be. Casual and tasty.

Excellent Ordered to go and 4 of us shared 3 pastas and 1 lasagna. Everything was accurate and everyone loved tasting the various pasta orders. A great to go option and would definitely return for more! The dessert custard cake was ok not a huge fan of that.

Great pasta and a fun neighborhood vibe! My family sat at the tables outside. We knew everyone on the patio by the time dinner was over. The puttanesca and Bolognese sauces were both delish. Dessert with pine nuts on top was fun.

Great food! Authentic and the service is great. The layout and style is warming. Definitely a new regular spot.

Very clean, nice restaurant. Food was delicious. Service was also great. I had the carbonara and it was made fresh. The side salad was very tasty.

I thought it was really very good. I ordered the Cacio E Pepe. I chose the thicker bucatini pasta. Add on of chicken meatballs. Pasta was perfectly Al dente and warm, they prepare it and set it at the pick up for you and holler your name. Don't think I've ever had chicken meatballs before. They were delicious too. It's definitely a casual place. And there is an outside eating area as well. Welcome to the neighborhood Due' Cucina!

Solid pasta sauce options with delicious fresh pasta. The seating inside is casual. You order at a kiosk and pick up from the counter. Pick your seat. We love the location except that the outdoor seating is right over the street drainage and my LO complained about the smell. Not the restaurant's fault but makes the outdoor seating a no go for us.

It was good!!! Loved our pasta. Only thing I'd change is adding a way to get your own Parmesan and not being charged for it! But we will be back!

The Putanesca sauce is delicious, And the gluten free pasta is amazing. Such a simple, perfect dish. A staple of Italian cooking, and incredible.

I've had Due Cucina in another location and was not impressed by this location. The sauce is watery and lacks flavor. I expected the ravioli to have a richer taste, but it was bland. The one I had in Seattle was creamy, rich and flavorful. I hope they improve their quality but as of now, I'll take my business elsewhere. Ravioli 4/10 Short ribs ragu 6/10 Traditional bolognese 5/10 Mushroom and white truffle 7/10 Pomodoro 3/10 - VERY VERY WATERED DOWN SAUCE , no flavor at all. Side salad 9/10 Tiramisu 8/10 Torta Della Nonna 7/10 - just not my style but it's good if you like creamy fillings.

First rate!!!! I lived in Italy for ten years and travel there at least once a year. This is the most authentic Italian fare that I have found in 30 years living in Dallas! The pasta is made fresh every day! The lasagna Bolognese is exceptional -- made with béchamel rather than ricotta! Very delicate! You have to try the Amatriciana pasta made with guanciale or the ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta in a butter and sage sauce! Talk about delicate! Oh, and the supli (rice balls with cheese) are about as authentic and delicious an Italian street food as you will ever find! I also tried their cannoli --- delicate and rich! This place is a real treasure for lovers of fine, authentic Italian fare!

Scalini's wouldn't answer their phone. (After a few bad service experiences and now this, I am done with them after 20+ years.) ANYWAY, decided to try Dué Cocina for takeout. OMG the lasagne was amazing!!!! Beautiful thick béchamel, thin spinach pasta, beautiful meat sauce. LOVED! And the side salad was gorgeous mix of "real" lettuces, kalamata olives. Not sure about the feta but that's ok. Bread slice was fab too. So excited to have alternative to Scalini's with GOOD/GREAT pasta. NO COMPARISON! Don't like the bright, fast-foody interior though. Maybe try a smashup with Dué C and Scalini.

Delicious!! I'm from Milan (Italy) and lived in Dallas for the last 10 years or so. I have been struggling to find an authentic, real Italian restaurants where I can enjoy not only delicious food but also a comforting vibe and friendly staff. Literally will be my go-to from my now on!! My favorites: ravioli, lasagna, pasta cacio e pepe Thanks for opening in Dallas!!!

Wow! This food in incredible. It's hard to find authentic Italian cuisine in Texas and I'm so excited to be able to get this in such a great, casual setting!

Incredible service and such tasty food! Staff member taking order on 2/27 was so helpful

Premio! Eccellente!... the Short Ribs Ragu with spaghetti is absolutly fantastic, the spaghetti is large and wonderfully chewy texture and delicious ! Fantastic dense bread...fresh side salad with quality little Kalamata's ....it was filling and priced right for top quality taste...,I recommend this restaurant ! Excellent location in a nice tucked away corner of Lakewood Shopping Center ... great friendly staff. A must try.

This has the best pasta awesome and fresh and service-friendly, I tried the Lasagna it was so good and the Ravioli with light oil was so delicious. The price was reasonable and they are child and family-friendly so please support them