Cucina Urbana – Italian
Cucina Urbana hums with a chic, communal energy where the rustic charm of an Italian farmhouse meets the sophisticated pulse of the city. The kitchen transforms seasonal treasures into vibrant art, layering the delicate crunch of tempura-fried squash blossoms against the creamy richness of burrata brightened by saffron-poached quince. From the smoky char of grilled octopus to the comforting aroma of roasted garlic focaccia, every dish invites guests to linger over a modern feast that celebrates bold flavors and artisanal craft.
505, Laurel Street, San Diego, CA, 92101 +16192392222 https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/cucina-urbana-bankers-hill/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cucina Urbana
Dairy-Free at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Hamachi Crudo and Burnt Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Hamachi Crudo and Burnt Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gelato (2 Scoops), Butternut Squash Ravioli and Roasted Garlic Focaccia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ribeye Carpaccio and Hanks Root Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ribeye Carpaccio, Hanks Root Beer and Lavender 75. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burnt Brussels Sprouts, Salt + Pepper Fries and Hanks Root Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cucina Urbana
Cucina Urbana in San Diego has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gelato (2 Scoops), Butternut Squash Ravioli and Roasted Garlic Focaccia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cucina Urbana
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Chopped Salad | 6.9 g | 58.3 g |
| Rigatoni Bolognese | 33.3 g | 52.2 g |
| Bucatini Amatriciana | 26.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Soppressata + Fennel Sausage Pizza | 15 g | 35.1 g |
| Ribeye Carpaccio | 5.2 g | 33.6 g |
| Lamb Osso Bucco | 8.8 g | 30.7 g |
| Cucina Chardonnay | 24 g | 22.9 g |
| Tempura Fried Stuffed Squash Blossom | 62.2 g | 22.7 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 28.7 g | 20.8 g |
| Cucina Burger | 47.7 g | 19.3 g |
| Roasted Half Chicken Fra Diavolo | 7.3 g | 18.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Tempura Fried Stuffed Squash Blossom - $15.5: goat cheese, pistou, orange blossom honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata + Saffron Poached Quince - $18: red kuri squash romesco, cashew, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Delicata Squash + Farro Salad - $18: radicchio, carrot, orange, whipped goat cheese, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Chopped Salad - $16.5: escarole, radicchio, green bean, cherry tomato, cucumber, provolone, pepperoncini, ceci bean, almond, dill, oregano vinaigrette, rosemary breadcrumb Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $21: tomato, red onion, bay, caper, olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $22: kohlrabi, red onion, sundried tomato relish, colatura vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Brussels Sprouts - $10: Ivan's hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Carpaccio - $21: arugula, shaved parmesan, fried caper, chanterelle aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giant Meatball - $15: mascarpone polenta, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Garlic Focaccia - $9: cultured herb butter, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita Pizza - $22: tomato, house made mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $23: ricotta, mozzarella, roasted tomato, calabrian chili, hot honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom + Goat Cheese Pizza - $23: mozzarella, caramelized onion, truffle oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab + Arugula Pizza - $28: fresh mozzarella, meyer lemon cream, calabrian chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soppressata + Fennel Sausage Pizza - $24.5: mozzarella, pepperoncini, red onion, roasted garlic Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Butternut Squash Ravioli - $27: pink lady apple, walnut, sage, parmesan, brown butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Puttanesca Linguine - $27: castelvetrano olive, colatura, caper, calabrian chili, tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Amatriciana - $23: guanciale, tomato, chili, red onion, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $24: veal, pork, ricotta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Wine Short Rib Mafaldine - $28: mushroom, carrot, baby kale, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Half Chicken Fra Diavolo - $32: mascarpone polenta, charred broccolini, preserved garlic, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Branzino - $42: gigante bean, cherry tomato, fennel, olive relish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Osso Bucco - $39: mashed potato, braised greens, mint gremolata Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucina Burger - $27: american cheese, red onion, iceberg, balsamic tomato jam, secret sauce, rosemary fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Salt + Pepper Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mascarpone Polenta - $9: extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Limoncello Mousse Tart - $11: lemon curd, graham crust, torched meringue, honey roasted pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Budino - $11: salted caramel, vanilla whip, chocolate crumble, cocoa nib tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $14: marsala caramel, espresso soaked lady finger, whipped mascarpone, crushed hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato (2 Scoops) - $9: choice of vanilla, vegan pistachio, or seasonal fruit sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Cucina Chardonnay - $13: Vignalta, Veneto, IT Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Red Sangria - $14: seasonal
- Lavender 75 - $13: gin, lavender, lemon, prosecco Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Birra Dolomiti Pilsner - $11: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lavender Lemonade - $8: house made blend
- Hanks Root Beer - $6.5: small batch, gluten free Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Cucina Urbana
- Is Cucina Urbana dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cucina Urbana has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus, Hamachi Crudo and Burnt Brussels Sprouts.
- What can I eat at Cucina Urbana on a dairy-free diet?
- Grilled Octopus, Hamachi Crudo and Burnt Brussels Sprouts carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cucina Urbana have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Burnt Brussels Sprouts and Salt + Pepper Fries.
- Is Cucina Urbana gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cucina Urbana?
- Italian Chopped Salad, at roughly 58.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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