Filosofia Culinaria

Rooted in heritage, shaped by live fire and grain

At CUCINA, dining is an unhurried exploration of Italian memory. We unite ancient millstone grains, seasonal hearth fire, and modern cellar pairings in an intimate candlelit space.

Handmade fresh pasta dusted with flour on a dark wooden counter beside the glowing wood-fired hearth
Cucina & FuocoEstate, Italy

Hand-rolled doughs extruded daily on bronze dies

Antica Tradizione

Wood-fired culinary craft

We honor regional Italian recipes through slow natural fermentation and a bespoke masonry hearth fed with seasoned hardwood.

Ingredient origin◆Zero industrial additives
Materia Prima

Seasonal land & grain roots

Our kitchen sources stone-ground heirloom flours and certified organic produce directly from independent family-run growers.

Ingredient origin◆Zero industrial additives
Armonia Moderna

Contemporary cellar harmony

Each course is balanced with cellar-aged regional vintages and precision culinary techniques that let pure ingredients shine.

Ingredient origin◆Zero industrial additives
Daily changing seasonal pasta and hearth specials
Explore seasonal menu
Our Team

The Talent Behind CUCINA

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Our kitchen is guided by a deep devotion to authentic Italian roots, seasonal produce, and considered pairings.

Executive Chef Marco Valli plating fresh pasta in our open kitchen
Executive Chef
Florence, Tuscany

Chef Marco Valli

20+ Years Culinary Art

SpecializationSeasonal Pasta & Wood-Fire
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“true Italian cooking honors the earth; we let the season dictate the plate with simple, honest fire.”

With two decades in Tuscany, Chef Marco brings a refined, modern approach to traditional Italian flavors.

Focus:Hand-rolled Pasta & Local Produce
Head Sommelier Elena Conti selecting a vintage wine in our cellar
Head Sommelier
Langhe, Piedmont

Elena Conti

Certified Wine Expert

SpecializationRare Italian Vintages & Terroir
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“Every bottle tells a story of the soil and the sun; my goal is to find the perfect harmony for you.”

Elena curates our cellar, focusing on small-batch Italian producers that define the spirit of our menu.

Focus:Regional Cellar & Wine Pairings

Experience our seasonal menu and curated wine pairings.

Modern Italian dining focused on seasonal ingredients, hand-rolled pasta, and the warmth of our open kitchen.

Dining hours

LunchDaily: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
DinnerDaily: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Visit us

42 Piazza Roma, Culinary District, City Center

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