Cucina Calabrese
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone: (310) 376-4881
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Vail Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Description for Cucina Calabrese
Family-owned South Bay restaurant boasts pastel wall murals and candlelight in the evening; menu features pizzas, pastas and chicken specialties.
Insider Tips
Save TimeTake-out and delivery (within a two-mile radius and with a $30 minimum) available.
User Reviews for Cucina Calabrese
04/23/2008 Posted by krazytrails
I used to frequent Cucina Calabrese, but not so much anymore. Something happened and not for the good. They served us small portions and the bread tasted like bad tap water (their bread used to be very good). The employees were snooty (nothing to be snooty about). This food isn't cheap either, so there isn't a reason to serve small portions (which they didn't do before) or food that is of poor quality. The jig is up Cucina Calabrese...you just lost some more customers.
Pros: Nope
Cons: Poor quality, small portions, snooty staff
03/29/2007 Posted by trancient
It took a while for my Girlfriend and I to try this place as it's location and exterior look unappealing. But we were surprised by the warm service and vibrant dishes they serve. With the more popular and longstanding Brogino's down the street this restaurant doesn't see the heavy crowds or crying babies that permeate dinner time. I will also say that the menu is a grade above what Brogino's serve and there is more room and a relaxed atmosphere here. We have returned a few times with the only slight downer being the turnover of staff. But the replacements are more than adequate to create the same delightful evening again and again. I recommend the Salads as they are fresh and well-prepared. They have a specials board usually containing seafood which I recommend to peruse. A great low-key date place and also a nice place to take the parents if they like a peaceful meal.
Pros: Dishes, Atmosphere, Smiling staff
Cons: Location, Lacks customers
