LA CUCINA – Italian
An Italian café, market and pizzeria on East Commercial Boulevard, a block from the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sand, open evenings only. Pasta is rolled in house daily and the pizzas are built on Italian-milled flour for a proper Napoletana base — Margherita, Capricciosa, quattro formaggi. From the kitchen come tagliatelle Bolognese, fiocchi di ricotta e pera, spaghetti carbonara, saltimbocca alla Romana and scaloppine Marsala, with calamari fritti and beef carpaccio to open. The specials change constantly, so listen to your server. Familiar Italian, cooked with actual care.
256 COMMERCIAL BLVD, LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE, FL, 33308 954.229.1947 https://www.lacucinafl.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LA CUCINA
Dairy-Free at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Penne Arrabbiata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Veal Piccata and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caprese Salad, Soup of the Day and Vegetarian Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saltimbocca alla Romana, Mushroom Pizza and Veal Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Saltimbocca alla Romana and Mixed Antipasto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Carpaccio, Soup of the Day and Saltimbocca alla Romana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Mixed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA CUCINA
LA CUCINA in Lauderdale By The Sea has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pappardelle with Mushrooms, Penne Arrabbiata and Mixed Salad. 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 LA CUCINA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Amatriciana Pizza | 16.7 g | 55.9 g |
| Shrimp Fra Diavolo | 73.1 g | 53.4 g |
| Mixed Antipasto | 1.4 g | 53.3 g |
| Four Cheese Pizza | 4.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Sausage Pizza | 8.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Sausage and Broccoli Rabe | 80.9 g | 30 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Capricciosa Pizza | 13.3 g | 28.8 g |
| Saltimbocca alla Romana | 2.4 g | 22.7 g |
| Veal Marsala | 0.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Burrata Appetizer | 22.5 g | 14.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day - $12: Daily selection of soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Antipasto - $22: Assorted cold meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables & olives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Cheese Plate - $18: Assortment of artisanal cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $14: Traditional Italian meatballs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage and Broccoli Rabe - $16: Fresh Italian sausages with broccoli rabe Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $15: Mozzarella, tomato & basil salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $12: Mixed leafy green salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $16: Baked eggplant with tomato sauce and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $18: Fried squid Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $19: Beef carpaccio served with arugula & shaved parmigiano reggiano cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Appetizer - $18: Creamy burrata cheese with accompaniments Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Penne Arrabbiata - $18: Penne tomato sauce with peppers & hot chili peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $22: Spaghetti with pancetta, egg & parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - $20: Homemade potato dumplings & tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe - $24: Orecchiette pasta with fresh sausages & broccoli rabe Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Tuna and Tomato - $22: Linguine with tuna & tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta and Pear Purses - $24: Purse stuffed ricotta & pear pasta in a sage butter sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Bolognese - $24: Homemade tagliatelle pasta with bolognese sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Ravioli - $20: Homemade pasta with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Ravioli Bolognese - $24: Meat stuffed pasta with bolognese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $28: Housemade pasta with shrimps spicy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle with Mushrooms - $24: Homemade pappardelle with mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Veal Piccata - $28: Veal scaloppine with lemon and capers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $28: Veal scaloppine with marsala wine and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saltimbocca alla Romana - $30: Veal with prosciutto and sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $28: Shrimps in a spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita Pizza - $16: Mozzarella, tomato sauce & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amatriciana Pizza - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pancetta & caramelized onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- American Pizza - $17: Mozzarella, tomato sauce & pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, pecorino, parmigiano reggiano & gorgonzola (white) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Pizza - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, sweet italian sausages & mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monte Reale Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms & green peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, eggplants, onions, mushrooms, peppers & olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa Pizza - $19: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto & artichokes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Neapolitan Pizza - $17: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, anchovies & olives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza - $20: White pizza with prosciutto, arugula & shaved parmigiano reggiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Pizza - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, mixed mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Additional Toppings - $4: Extra pizza toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about LA CUCINA
- Is LA CUCINA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA CUCINA has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Penne Arrabbiata.
- What can I eat at LA CUCINA on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day, Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Penne Arrabbiata carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA CUCINA have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Penne Arrabbiata.
- Is LA CUCINA gluten-free?
- 5 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 LA CUCINA?
- Amatriciana Pizza, at roughly 55.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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