La Cucina

Wow! Wow! WOW! Did I say WOW?!? We were sat right away, very cozy inside and they have a patio when it’s nice out. We ordered the antipasto platter was very delicious and super fresh tasting! For entrees we ordered the Baked Rigatoni with meatballs 👌🏼👌🏼 super creamy cheesy and DELICIOUS! The Spicy Angel with shrimp was very good and rich with red sauce that was was complimented with a bit of spice (barely a kick if you don’t like spicy don’t be afraid to try it!) the chicken parmigiana was very delicious as well, chicken cooked to perfection! For dessert we ordered the bread pudding, pumpkin cheesecake, and brownies with ice cream. Worth every penny!!

I have now been here 3 times and I always get the chicken Alfredo. In my opinion it is the best in the city. Kate (our regular server) had remembered my fiancée and my own order every single time. Each time was months apart and she never forget a single part or modification we would like. Absolutely amazing restaurant and one of the best in Reno!

Server Braydin Excellent and Professional, she took care of us, based on MERIT she got a Great Tip! The Calamari Appetizer best have had in long time. The Main Dishes: Tuscan Salmon and Veal Sorrentino Excellent. The Deserts: Cannoli and Panna Cotta, again, Excellent. After tax: $34 each person. Well worth the price!

Obvoiusly sauces make a restaurant and La Cucina's main course sauces were great as the 4 of us had different dishes and I sampled the other plates. All the meal courses were great which is unusual for me as usually find something I don't like in at least one of the courses.

This place is spectacular, The only reason why I don’t go here more often is because their parent restaurant Johnny’s is just down the street from where I live and that’s to my detriment because this place is spectacular. The fact they’re open for lunch is a huge benefit, If you haven’t been, you need to go!

The food here is fantastic followed by the wonderful outdoor atmosphere. I had their chicken marsala, and Tiramisu both absolutely wonderful. Everyone in our group was very pleased with their dinner. I usually come here for special occasions. Reasonably priced for what get.

After sitting we asked the waitress if she could provide a side vegetable dish. They didn't have asparagus so we asked for broccoli turns out that the broccoli was being reserved for the special of the day. We politely ask for an exception the wait person went to the cook and they agreed. The manager brought the side of broccoli to the table in very rudely said who ordered this dish that they shouldn't be able to have. And I'm quoting. Then she said you'll never get this dish again. And literally threw the bowl down on the table. Unbelievably rude. I was ready to stand up and walk out but the party I was with did not want that kind of negative press. The pizza Tony and pasta we ordered made two of us sick. The quality of food was subpar. The manager was quite possibly the rudest manager I've ever encountered in 61 years. I will be calling the owner and letting them know clearly how unacceptable that was. We'll never return and we'll never recommend.

Service is great. But the wine list is lacking for an Italian restaurant! Very disappointed. The house salad is fine, the Vegetable Lasagna was barely okay but not enough vegetables, just cheese. The Salmon Salad was very good. Reasonably priced. Personally, we won't be back.

I've been to La Cucina a few times and it's a solid staple I always go back to. This past Saturday night, the vibe was pretty loud, between the sports on TV and the crowded place, it was hard to hear people in my group. Next time, I'll definitely ask to sit outside. The staff was attentive, though sometimes a bit rushed, which makes sense given how busy it was. I'm not sure if they usually offer specials, but if they had any that night, they didn't mention them. The food was good as always. I got the porcini mushroom ravioli and the sauce was excellent. Someone in my group had the blackened chicken Alfredo it was tasty, but the heavy seasoning on the chicken ended up overpowering the sauce. Another pick was the pineapple pizza, which was very cheesy and hit the spot. Overall, La Cucina stays one of my top three go-to Italian spots in Reno. The food is always satisfying, and despite a few small issues, it still keeps me coming back.

We got turned away tonight because we had a baby with us. We walked in and the hostess immediately said "we're too busy sorry". My husband asked what the wait would look like and she again said "we're too busy" with at least 4 tables being open. I just called the store seconds after walking out and someone else answered the phone other than that hostess and I asked how long a wait would be for a table of 3(I didn't mention a baby just said table for 3) and she said we can be sat immediately. Our baby was in no way disruptive and she's a well behaved baby. This is absolutely unacceptable and I'm pretty sure it's illegal to deny service at a restaurant for having a kid with you. Please train your staff better. Very disrespectful.

Took family of five for Moms 95th bday dinner. We ordered, waiter saw her bday balloon acknowledge her bday. From the start I felt his disdain in his job I ordered 'Parmesan crusted calamari' and waiter asked 'the dinner?' What? Yes the dinner! Dessert menu came around and we all passed ( I'm thinking he'll atleast bring bday girl a scoop ice cream or something) Waiter said he'd sing happy bday to her but his voice was tired is what I recall him saying. Five minutes later table next to us our waiter delivers a slice of cake, sang happy bday and did not do a thing for us. After we paid ($200) upon our way out I approached waiter and said 'thanks for singing to my mom And do u think a small gesture such as a scoop of ice cream for her 95th coujdve been done as would have made her day'. He along w/female employee gave me a glare and not a word. Moms 95 and a bit detached from reality. In reality, I'll never patronize this restaurant again. * food subpar, green beans overdone, calamari thin as a pancake * noisy * waiter has an attitude. He took my order 3 rd out of 5 and we did not order após so why was I grilled if I wanted 'the dinner' in a snarky way?

The food was absolutely AMAZING. Second time I've eaten here and it never disappoints. Came here for my hubby's birthday with his family and they all loved it too. Service was great as well. We went around 3 o'clock and there was almost no one there. Glad we came before the dinner rush because there were a LOT of tables already reserved. Only complaint I have is that the food took quite awhile to arrive but overall it was a nice dining experience. The music was nice AND they were playing sports on all of the tv's so that was really nice for my hubby, his dad and his brother. Will be coming back for sure!

Great lunch here today with friend. They opened at 11, reservations at 1130 so got right in. Not busy yet so chose our seat. We've been here several times in the past and enjoy the menu variety. Ordered half sandwich and salad combo which is always the perfect amount. Today I ordered the Italian BLT which came on sourdough and came with an abundance of bacon, lettuce, tomato with melted fontina cheese and a pesto spread. Very good! Cesar salad tossed in dressing with croutons finished off the meal. We enjoyed a chilled Italian Pinot Grigio that was nice and not sweet. The decor here is very nice and service was good today. Gluten free pasta is available on their menu here also. Prices reasonable, won't break the bank.

Husband loves their parm chicken. So much so he will get it takeout. The rest of us have enjoyed salads when eating in or takeout.

Yes again every year it's my birthday I come here every year and the fettuccine Alfredo is great every time! My sister came here for the first time. She thought the BBJs bbq had good Alfredo this is the best in town. Service was great I showed up a little late, she didn't mind came out with my drink, and gave us more bread. She got our order in as soon as I got there very attentive loved her. Asked us for dessert and dressed it in a candle how lovely. Perfect lunch in at my favorite restaurant!

Food was yummy, service was good. Cute little place. I ordered calamari steak and the hubby got a creamy pasta dish, called Rigatoni Isabella. The marinara sauce on my spaghetti... was very good. Not too heavy and very homemade tasting

Got to try this cute italian restaurant here in Reno! Today I tried the caramel latte, primavera pasta and mushroom ravioli. The caramel latte was on the sweeter side which i enjoyed. The primavera pasta has a fresh lemon flavor, although i prefer my pasta a bit more al dente, I enjoyed all the fresh veggies such as green beans and mushrooms as well as the sun dried tomatoes! The mushroom ravioli has a strong mushroom flavor with a subtle cream sauce so if you like mushroom I would definitely recommend this one! Our server was very friendly and would frequently check up on us which I appreciated. Overall a cute little italian brunch spot to try (:

Celebrating my wife's birthday, we wanted a nice dining atmosphere with little crowd noise. I set a reservation for 3:45 to beat even the early dinner crowd. We arrived 25 minutes early and it was perfect. The dining tables are a unique hammered metal texture that provides a very homey feeling. We began with an antipasto plate, and fried calamari fingers with marinara sauce. I added an espresso with the appetizers as I had missed my nap. The chef absolutely nailed the calamari! So tender and tasty. For the entree I ordered the Tuscan grilled salmon and my wife selected Parmesan crusted Calamari Steak. Both entrees were accompanied with a generous helping of Angel Hair Pasta with sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, For desert we had Vanilla bean and Sicilian Pistachio Gelatos. Simply a lovely meal with an extremely attentive staff. Definitely on our list for a return visit!

My friend eagerly suggested this place as a good Italian place in town, and I was very impressed with the food! We had a late lunch and were visiting a show afterward, so I opted for a lighter meal. I got the Mushroom Ravioli, and it was incredible in this white-yellow creamy sauce -- perfectly apportioned for someone seeking a lighter meal or with an appetizer. Service here included some really tasty bread, and our waitress was fairly attentive. While the restaurant was beautiful, the seating was uncomfortable and restrictive, especially for groups of 2 who are strictly next to a wall and don't have much wiggle room. Overall, I would strongly recommend this restaurant for larger groups or for anyone willing to deal with the rather difficult seating.

Ambience is ok, we sat at the patio it was fine... Food came out super fast made is question how much was prepped ahead of time... Service was great. I just wished there was more options without marinara. The pasta was place seemed like jarred marinara... Mid... Wanted more homemade flavors but ok.

La Cucina, which fittingly means "The Kitchen" in Italian, sits on the corner of Lakeside Drive and Moana, right next to the Chevron station in the old Godfather's Pizza building. My wife and I found ourselves in the area on a Wednesday evening and decided to give it a try. It was our first visit. As we approached the hostess stand, we were greeted with a warm hello and asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she looked a bit concerned and started scanning her reservation book. We quickly offered to sit at the bar instead, which seemed to ease the moment--she smiled and led us right over. The bar area had a relaxed vibe with a few flat screens showing live sports. One of the first things that caught my eye was how reasonably priced the wine list was. We ended up choosing a bottle of Italian Sangiovese for just $35 while we debated between two appetizers. When we asked the bartender which of the two she recommended, she surprised us by saying, "neither!" My wife and I laughed and asked what she would suggest, if any? She pointed us toward a seared provolone appetizer--and wow, it did not disappoint. Perfectly fried, drizzled with a flavorful sauce, and topped with pine nuts, it was a standout dish. I'll definitely be ordering it again on our next visit. For my entrée, I went with the Rustica pizza, which lives up to its name--hearty and full of flavor. The crust was spot on, and the toppings worked beautifully together with just enough spice to blend well with the wine. All in all, La Cucina delivered a great first impression with delicious food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd absolutely recommend it and look forward to going back.

Orders: PORCINI & TRUFFLE RAVIOLI | VEGETABLE LASAGNA + MEATBALLS | DIRTY WOOKIE A Reno staple for Italian! I love this restaurant so much along with their other spot Johnny's. Great food, service & ambiance. Thank you for letting me add peas to my ravioli - I've been in a pea-forward mood lately

4 stars only because my food was great otherwise I would rate the overall experience a 3 star. Not sure if people were still tired from the holidays and didn't want to be at work but not impressed with the customer service and lack of attention during my dining experienced. I had more fun talking about football at the bar with a couple enjoying Sunday night football with me, than my invisible server. Very weird experience to have no one at the bar making drinks or engaging in conversation with you and I sat there 1-1.5 hours. Someone only spoke to me and checked in me when they brought my food and when I ordered wine in the beginning. I am not sure if I should have sat at a table to receive more attn but they had a few TVs at the bar to watch sports which was perfect. Positives: you can add grilled or blackened chicken to any pasta dish or shrimp or salmon. When they bring your food out someone will offer fresh grated Parmesan or black pepper. Porcini truffle mushroom pasta has a creaminess and sweetness to the sauce. Pasta was cooked perfectly and chicken seasoned to perfect w the Cajun spices. Not pictured- meatball sub/sandwich, very good just needs a side of marinara and comes with a side salad.

First time trying this place. We didn't have a reservation and it was pretty busy so we chose to sit at the bar. We were immediately greeted with water and some warm bread to start. The bread was perfectly warm and soft with crunchy garlic on top. Our waitress suggested the sautéed provolone. It did not disappoint! So flavorful with the sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, highly recommend! I got the veal piccata, it came with angel hair pasta and green beans. Very flavorful and hit the spot!

Hands down, this is my favorite Italian restaurant in Reno and Sparks. The quality and value can vary depending on who's in the kitchen.But 98% of the time, the food is amazing. Full disclosure. I'm not a red sauce kind of person in general, and then for dietary reasons, I can't have tomatoes anymore. I've tried a lot of pesto at a lot of places, and I gotta say that this is one of the best. I get the Chicken Menzel. This time, we had lunch (and a little light on the pesto this time). The menu offers rigatoni with marinara as a side but I substitute angel hair pasta with pesto for an uncharge. Dinner comes with the best, fresh green beans cooked with garlic. We have had out of town guests try pretty much everything off the menu, but a popular one is the lasagna. Their food is fresh and it matters. This time my friend got the Pasta Primavera. I don't think you can go wrong with any dish on the menu. I find it interesting that, after all these years, there are still people who have never eaten here, and if you're one of them, I highly recommend you rectify that quickly. Go there for dinner first and make sure you get that bread because it's made in house with garlic, and it's astounding.

Service was fast and attentive. We haven't been here in awhile and decided to stop in. We chose a special and a Cashell Salad, soooo good. The blackened salmon was added as a protein and was cooked perfectly. Ambience was fine, we were bunched with those that were already seated I think to just keep folks in the same area. We would go again and meals are reasonably priced.

I love the food at La Cucina. Service is good and they have a nice patio area. I like the Caesar salad with blackened chicken. Or blackened salmon. All their pasta dishes are good as well.

Beautiful outdoor patio area helped make our experience even more exceptional. It was a hot weekday yet the slight breeze combined with the shade of the garden made it quite comfortable. Service was slow to start but quickly got on track. The lunch menu had a huge variety of vegetarian and meat based choices. Both the grilled eggplant sandwich and veal piccata are worth ordering again. An absolutely terrific find.

Met hubby after work, we sat at the bar. We love the Peroni on draft with a lemon ( a trick we learned in Italy). We enjoy sitting at the bar, watching sports, the bartender making fancy drinks, and chatting with others sitting near us. We shared the antipasto salad, a favorite of ours. We both ordered new to us items. Me, a veggie pasta and hubby a rigatoni item that was as close to lasagna as he could find. Both were lackluster. Also, ordered the famous garlic bread and not thrilled either. Oh well, it won't deter us. I love the calamari steak, so I'll stick with that

We started with the calamari stark. Super tender, lemony, and lightly pan fried. It was Very delicious! And I'm a calamari aficionado. I had the chicken Parmesan, which was tender and super yummy. With a side of angel hair, pasta with fresh garlic slices in olive oil. Another had the spaghetti with bolognese sauce. And also the. Degni salad was light and refreshing with a light balsamic vinegarette, with strawberries and a nice light cheese on it. It's a must try restaurant. Very quaint and very homey like... with an Italian flare. Kim was our server. Very attentive very friendly. She's worked here for many years and knows her menu.

My fiancé and I decided to come here for a nice date night. It wasn't that. The restaurant is lit up like a library, with uncomfortable seating and the vibe to match. We started with the Antipasto platter, the tomatoes were genuinely offensive. They were hard in the middle, and one piece was just the top with the STEM STILL FULLY VISIBLE. The fact that was served it to us, made me question what else they would serve. Someone cut this tomato and decided "some piece of garbage will just eat it". The server didn't say sorry, and I still paid $14 for it after showing them. We are in summer. It's not winter and I couldnt give an excuse for bad tomatoes and you could at least take it off my bill after serving the most disrespectful dish I've had all year. Subway wouldn't have served those tomatoes The rest of the meal felt like we were being punished for complaining about the appetizer. My water was filled 1 time and sat empty for 90% of my meal. I understand why there were less than 10 people eating there and I think it's not worth giving a 2nd chance. There was more employees than customers but they can't refill your water and will serve inedible food.

It could've been better! No excuses, we came in around 3pm, slow, very few customers. I showed a photo to the waiter Hanz of the pizza I wanted, Margherita, very traditional, with FRESH MOZZARELLA. Waiter looks at the photo, agress with me that fresh mozzarella is way better and that he can definitely get it done just as the photo from their Yelp page shows. Later, the food comes in, clearly my pizza was made with regular mozzarella, he asks if I want to keep bc his chef prepared like that. The reason why I was choosing fresh mozzarella over regular mozzarella is bc it is less inflammatory. The reason I'm upset with the service was because I would like to be notifies that he cannot deliver what I ordered, instead of trying to push on me something I did not want. Later, when asked for to go boxes for my cheese platter and bruschetta, he simply drops 1 box, as if we are going to just throw everything in and go home with soggy mixed food Sadly, I don't appreciate the unprofessional treatment. I could write more, but I'm going to leave at this. Not coming back. People should judge customers by the cover. Nonetheless, don't underestimated people's knowledge and especially, don't assume people doeant know how to differentiate food that was ordered and food that was delivered. The lack of enthusiasm to come back to our table, to offer more than 1 box, when we clearly have 3 plates with food we want to take. And to assume I'm going to simply throw everything inside the same box and take home to eat it like that, that is just UNPROFESSIONAL. Tell me this: if I was ordering this plate to go, would you throw everything in 1 box, or would you separate so your bread, for one, would get all soggy? And now, I even tried to try some dessert, and guess WHO'S dessert waiter Hanz, surprisingly forgot to bring? This is bad treating at its best. Makes me wonder, is he being racist because of my skin tone? My white, blue eye friend gets everything he orders and asks, and somehow, im being negletected by this waiter. And to complete the bad service, we walked away carrying our 3 boxes on our hands bc the waiter couldn't even offer a bag?!?!?! Never felt so mistreated. Had to write this review because this is unacceptable. Incredibly rude and unprofessional. What a Joke

Found ourselves with time to kill in Reno. We searched for spots to eat and stumbled upon La Cucina. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and the patio was lovely on a summer afternoon. There were many enjoying a cold glass of white wine and it looked fantastic. My husband and I shared a pizza and pasta. The pizza was good. The crust was perfectly crispy and delicious! The pasta was okay. Big portion but not quite as flavorful as we'd hope. Overall, a very solid meal though!

When ever you want to enjoy a nice Italian meal in a cozy atmosphere with a bunch of other people, but not loud, you should visit LA Cucina. I love the spicy angel dish so much that when I want pasta, but brain goes directly to this place. Order it with 2 meatballs, you wont be disappointed. They give you bread with oil and vinegar to start you out. Then your meal. I gave them carpal tunnel with the cheese grater, but the cheese is so good. We then ordered dessert. The must try bread pudding was so good. It had this bourbon sauce on it. I could drink the sauce alone. I love the way the staff all works together here. The bar tender was the one who seated us and took our order. Teamwork, we love that.

The food was not good. The calamari had so much Parmesan that you could not taste anything but cheese. The steak was overdone and bland. The primavera pasta tasted like lemon and nothing else. The table bread was plain with garlic baked on top. The restaurant was loud despite not being full. We will not be returning.

Came here for a luncheon last week. While the inside is cozy, the outside patio is magical. Lots of goodness on the menu. Ordered the rigatoni pasta with the grilled chicken and it was wonderful. Chicken was perfectly cooked, sauce was just as imagined. The portion is plentiful and leaves plenty to be saved for leftovers!

Every time I am in the mood for spaghetti I think LA CUCINA! I absolutely love their spaghetti dish with a side of Raspberry Italian soda. Service is nice and I love their outside patio sitting area.

The place was busy, but I was seated very quickly. Feels formal and casual at the same time, lovely!. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. All of them were helping each other to make the best experience for the guests. Their bread is so good! And the salad was delicious, perfect temperature. The ravioli was ( see photo) was to die for ! Hot, scrumptious! Dessert! OMG !! Heaven ! I came here solo tonight after work, definitely going to bring my friends and fnext time to experience this little bit a paradise

For our anniversary we decided to take the family to La Cucina on a Tuesday night. It was late, around 8 pm, and when we walked in I was nervous we wouldn't be able to get a seat without reservations, but they made it work. We had an excellent experience, from the soft lighting to our waitress who wad was very sweet and kept the bread plate full for our hungry kids. I had the chicken parmigiana and loved it! Especially the green beans! And would it be a celebration without dessert? The gelato was delicious, perfect texture and flavor. Thanks for making our evening special.

I had made a reservation for six of us for dinner. My sisters were visiting and it was their birthday. When I made the reservation, they said to be sure to mention that to our waiter. Three of us girls ordered vegetable lasagna. It was in edible. It looked like it had been sitting under heat lamps for a good 30 minutes. My husband and brother-in-law's could not finish their pasta as it had been under warmers also. Probably one of the most disappointing and worst meals we have ever had. We never should've paid the bill . The waiter never never even acknowledged my sister's birthdays. I would not go there even if the dinner was free. There were flies everywhere and we could not keep them off of our food.

Owned by the same people as Johnnys in west reno, La cucina is comfort Italian food. We loved the giant chicken parmigiana dish with a slab of chicken the size of your face and it was perfectly cooked. The string beans were super tasty and springy too. I do think for a more generous pasta to chicken ratio there should have been a couple spoonfuls more of pasta (plus pasta is cheap). My mushroom ravioli dish was so scrumptious and rich, the sauce was flavorful and I used all the bread to wipe my plate clean. Some of the raviolis could have used a bit more filling, when I tried to cut some in half one half inevitably ended up with more pasta than porcini. Wish the bread was more interesting, loved that it came with olive oil and balsamic. The gelato is a must for an after dinner bite! Very silky and smooth. Cannoli was spot on yum! I enjoyed my dinner at La cucina I think when you're craving Italian and want something casual but nice that feels very homey this is the spot! Just a few additional touches would definitely have made it a 5!

Everything was homemade, I had the Alfredo with blackened chicken and it was very good, the sauce was rich and creamy and it was homemade the customer service was very good and patient and respectful. The restaurant had a very relaxing atmosphere which makes it easy to sit a relax which is a plus. I'll be back

We came here craving quality pasta and got what we came for! Amazing service and food! They fit us in for a reservation even on a busy Saturday evening. Appreciated our waiter and his suggestions. Small location but the courtyard looked so cute! Want to try to courtyard on future visits.

Cute little local spot. Came here with a friend on a Friday night for a cocktail and appetizer around 4pm and it was quiet when I arrived but packed when I left. The menu is filled with old world Italian food at very reasonable prices. I just enjoyed a glass of wine and a charcuterie board (which was pretty average), but all the real food coming out of the kitchen looked great. Cute little spot for a home cooked kind of meal.

Maybe I came on a good night, but I got there after the dinner rush and it was starting to quiet down. I was greeted by a friendly hostess who gave me a choice of whether to sit at a small table or at a bar height table right next to a huge window. Naturally I opted for the table by the window. It didn't take long for the really nice server to greet me. And asked me what I wanted to drink. They have Petite Syrah, one of the few places that carry my favorite wine. The complimentary garlic crusted bread was nice and warm, came with balsamic vinegar and oil to dip with. I got their special which was the salmon piccata and portobello mushroom soup. The soup was delicious! Not quite cream of mushroom but better. The salmon piccata was good. The server informed me along with other customers who ordered the special that the salmon will be cooked medium. It's great that they notify you so at least you are given the chance to request it to be cooked how you like it. The salmon was served over a bed of spinach and the sauce I was not really feeling at all because it initially had a bitter undertone to it but it was still a good dish. For dessert, I ordered Tiramisu and the portion was on the larger side. It was really delicious and a little too rich and on the sweeter side. I ended up eating maybe a quarter of it and taking the rest home. All in all, I enjoyed my meal. Will be back again soon.

Lovely atmosphere, helpful, friendly (and honest staff) a STRONG Paloma (thank you), great bread, and delicious food. A home run!

This place is great! Went here to celebrate a birthday and they were wonderful. I tasted all of the pasta dishes everyone ordered and each one was delicious. I don't usually eat all leftovers but I ate all the leftovers! Great portion sizes. I can't wait to come back here!

The food was AMAZING! Finally another worth restaurant establishment in Reno that satisfied my taste buds! The manager Marjorie was a great Host and Server! She understood the meaning of Excellent customer service here in Reno. Came here for my very own Bday Brunch and was satisfied with the appetizer, by the way, the calamari steak appetizer was devoured so no picture. The ambience was a chill yet had a signature Reno environment. A little bit of Italian look would be nice but above all, everything was almost perfect down to the cannolis. Still have it a 5 But although I mentioned it was my Bday, wish something was giving special or a bday discount of some sort. But still, I will be returning again! Thank you again Marjorie!

The wife enjoyed a very nice lunch here. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was nice. The prices were quite reasonable. I need to plan another visit here

Finally got a chance to check out La Cucina after passing by it about a billion times (ok, maybe only half a billion). I made a reservation after checking out their menu on the website and was excited to try it. First off, the ambiance is a little more open than I was expecting based on the pictures on the web, but that was ok. It was busy and perhaps a little understaffed at the time as it took a bit to get service after being seated, yet there was a tag team of servers thereafter. I don't want to downgrade the rating for this purpose because things happen, and this was our first visit. The wine/champagne pours were heavy...who am I to complain?! Prices all around were tolerable, which is nice to see these days! The bread was soft, nicely seasoned along with the balsamic and oil. House salad was plentiful and tasty as well. My wife had the meatballs with rigatoni, and I had the Chicken Menzel which was very tasty! Like buttah! OK, I like butter, and the mix with the capers and lemon was excellent! We were too full to try any dessert, yet I'm sure we will be back for more. Cheers!

Love the delicious garlic bread, house salad, and my favorite creamy vegetarian lasagna, generous portions. Yummy tiramisu! My daughter likes their mac & cheese.

An excellent choice if you are looking for a cute local spot for fantastic Italian food! We came as a large group and our waiter was outstanding in taking care of us! They have a very extensive bar and the menu is very friendly to all food sensitivities and needs. I was really impressed with the gluten-free options. I had the Fresh Pasta Primavera Perugia and the spinach lemon fresh pasta was soooooooooo good and it was full of vegetable I like this take on a primavera! Everyone was super happy with their meal and it didn't break the bank! Plenty of parking. Check them out for a fun night out!

La Cucina, an original Reno establishment that serves comfort Italian food and located at the center of the city. More importantly, it's associated with the one and only Johnny's, which is another must as a Reno local! It's a cozy establishment, actually, the building used to be Godfather's Pizza back in the day (fun fact). We opted for dinner on Saturday night, and it was delicious! Based on a recommendation from a co-worker (who is Italian) and said, it's the most authentic by her standards, we decided to give it a go! I opted for the Spicy Angel Pasta, and my husband tried the Baked Rigatoni. Both was amazing! Great flavors, and the best sauces, we definitely will be back AGAIN! The service was quite slow, but they were warm and welcoming. They certainly were balancing between serving outdoor seated guests and the few who were inside, but regardless, they greeted us with a smile. I can't wait to try the other dishes, but the Spicy Angel was certainly DELICIOUS.

This is a great local place that has had consistently good food over the years I've been going. Over the years there hasn't been anything on the menu that I didn't like, but I definitely lean towards the eggplant, their blackened salmon, and incredible cream of mushroom soup. I also love their house salad dressing.

Great Italian restaurant. I've been here on a few occasions for lunch and for dinner and every time it's a great experience. For dinner, I recommend calling ahead for a reservation. It doesn't seem necessary for lunch. There are a great variety of options, from salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta dishes. For lunch, I really like the Degni salad with chicken. The ingredients are fresh and the salad is refreshing on a summer day. For dinner, I've really enjoyed the Rigatoni Isabella and the Baked Rigatoni. The staff are always very friendly and attentive. The dining area can get a little noisy because of the small space. The patio is also a great atmosphere during warm months! It has privacy from the parking lot because of the trees and it's quieter than inside.

Ok Y'all, THIS RESTAURANT IS Reno's Hidden Gem 100% A friend mentioned it and I've eaten there several times now and the food is authentic and really really good! The presentation of the dishes and the portions are five star and check this out.. they have make their own gelato in house and I will warn you now.. it's deliciously addictive. The entire staff is most efficient and very friendly and the restaurant is one of the cleanest I've ever seen.!

Its was ok. Nothing special. Service a bit slow. Looks fancy but food wise its ordinary. Specially the Calamari. Worst calamari i have ever eaten. Its a must NOT to try. Like eating string cheese. No taste! BLAND!!!