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View RestaurantLA. CUCINA
Nestled in the heart of Nice, this charming Italian eatery consistently earns high praise, reflected in its impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating. Diners appreciate the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes for a memorable dining experience. The menu, featuring classic Italian fare, is a highlight, with many guests specifically commending the quality of the ingredients and the skillful preparation of each dish. While the restaurant can be busy, especially on weekends, the attentive service ensures a pleasant wait, and the option for outdoor seating adds to its appeal. It's a place where you can savor authentic flavors and enjoy a truly delightful meal.
Italian · European•$$•4.7(1,299)•Nice
Nestled in the heart of Nice, this charming Italian eatery consistently earns high praise, reflected in its impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating. Diners appreciate the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes for a memorable dining experience. The menu, featuring classic Italian fare, is a highlight, with many guests specifically commending the quality of the ingredients and the skillful preparation of each dish. While the restaurant can be busy, especially on weekends, the attentive service ensures a pleasant wait, and the option for outdoor seating adds to its appeal. It's a place where you can savor authentic flavors and enjoy a truly delightful meal.
About LA. CUCINA
Nestled in the heart of Nice, this charming Italian eatery consistently earns high praise, reflected in its impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating. Diners appreciate the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes for a memorable dining experience. The menu, featuring classic Italian fare, is a highlight, with many guests specifically commending the quality of the ingredients and the skillful preparation of each dish. While the restaurant can be busy, especially on weekends, the attentive service ensures a pleasant wait, and the option for outdoor seating adds to its appeal. It's a place where you can savor authentic flavors and enjoy a truly delightful meal.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Intimate/Solo
Group Size (Intimate/Solo)
Better suited for couples or solo dining. More intimate setting.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Reservations
Why Travelers Love LA. CUCINA
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.7 / 5.0(1,299 reviews)
Came here for a late Sunday dinner. The restaurant was already busy when we arrived so we had to wait for 20-30 minutes for a table. This was fine since there's tables and seats for you to wait! Upon entering the restaurant, the service was amazing. The waitress took her time to explain to us recommendations in English. We ended up ordering the foie gras appetizer, duck l'orange and lamb shank. All dishes were amazing! the foie gras was accompanied with fig jam and a massive fig/Berry salad that worked really well. Duck l'orange had a big portion but didn't have much orange flavour. Lamb shank worked really well with the mashed potato too! Highly recommend this place if you're visiting nice. A highlight of our trip in Nice!! This was AMAZING - Lamb was beyond my expectations but the service was ELITE. Atmosphere was perfect. Honey and bread with cheese was phenomenal and the chocolate lava cake was TO DIE FOR! The owner works in the kitchen and is passionate and kind. Engaging with the tables and made our night spectacular. The waitress is amazing aswell, she recommended the perfect dishes and cared for us all night. Absolutely loved this Italian spot in Nice! The food was amazing full of flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The vibe is warm and lively, making it a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal. Just note that seating is limited and they don’t take reservations, so it’s first come, first served!
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Where to Find Them
9 Rue du Commandant Raffalli, 06000 Nice, France
+33 09 83 48 91 39
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Opening Hours
Closed Now
Monday5:00 – 10:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Recent Reviews
Kuan L.
November 10, 2025
Came here for a late Sunday dinner. The restaurant was already busy when we arrived so we had to wait for 20-30 minutes for a table. This was fine since there's tables and seats for you to wait! Upon entering the restaurant, the service was amazing. The waitress took her time to explain to us recommendations in English. We ended up ordering the foie gras appetizer, duck l'orange and lamb shank. All dishes were amazing! the foie gras was accompanied with fig jam and a massive fig/Berry salad that worked really well. Duck l'orange had a big portion but didn't have much orange flavour. Lamb shank worked really well with the mashed potato too! Highly recommend this place if you're visiting nice. A highlight of our trip in Nice!!
dane M.
September 26, 2025
This was AMAZING - Lamb was beyond my expectations but the service was ELITE. Atmosphere was perfect. Honey and bread with cheese was phenomenal and the chocolate lava cake was TO DIE FOR! The owner works in the kitchen and is passionate and kind. Engaging with the tables and made our night spectacular. The waitress is amazing aswell, she recommended the perfect dishes and cared for us all night.
leila M.
October 27, 2025
Absolutely loved this Italian spot in Nice! The food was amazing full of flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The vibe is warm and lively, making it a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal. Just note that seating is limited and they don’t take reservations, so it’s first come, first served!
Richard M.
September 26, 2025
Fabulous experience both in terms of eating and atmosphere. The chef/owner was very engaging the customers and gave and incredible personal touch to our meal and dining experience. The waitress gave great recommendations and definitely ran the restaurant. How she balanced the serving and traffic flow was beyond me be she did an amazing job.
Alex W.
June 7, 2025
Small, cozy restaurant with a capacity of around 17–19 people. There are no reservations — it’s walk-in only — and the first seating starts at 6:30 PM, with the next about two hours later. Be sure to arrive early to secure a spot. There’s only one waiter handling the entire floor, and despite being busy, he still offered me water while I waited. He also took a quick smoke break (less than 2 minutes) but stayed professional and attentive throughout. Some guests were smoking during the meal, even though a “No Smoking” sign was clearly displayed. It didn’t seem to bother most of the other diners, but personally, I found it a little distracting. It would be nice if the rule were more consistently enforced for those sensitive to smoke. The food was good and definitely worth the visit. We ordered the lamb shank, truffle cream pasta, and grilled sea bream — all were flavorful and well-prepared. Overall, it was a good experience. Just shy of a full 5 stars due to the indoor smoking, but otherwise enjoyable.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make LA. CUCINA special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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