Cucci has been a murmur of our foodie friend group for quite some time. We finally had the chance to taste what Cucci had to offer in March 2022 after many lockdowns and missed opportunities. Unfortunately, life must have been telling us to avoid this food, and we seemed to ignore. Our bussers were absolutely on top of filling water, bread and sun dried tomato butter. They were friendly and fast paced. Our server was a breath of fresh air. Very personable and helpful with the menu. The sole bright spot of the evening. Our appetizers were a 50/50 hit. The Caesar salad was well prepared and properly dressed, though with a single slice of pancetta, could have done with another slice. Overall a decent appetizer. Unfortunately the duck arancini was not as appetizing. It was served at room temperature and was dry and uninspiring. Even the pickled red onions that served as a confusing garnish were flavorless. Truly disappointing, but we held our for redemption on our main course. The main course of beef tenderloin arrived well presented, with a small bed of mashed potatoes au jus and an apparent random selection of roasted vegetables, green beans and broccolini. The beef was undercooked beyond belief. It was ordered medium rare and the center of the 1.5-inch cut was served borderline "mooing". The dish, similar to the arancini was served at room temperature at best. We live by a relatively simple philosophy towards fine dining; if they can't cook the beef to temperature, they aren't worth a second chance. Unfortunately this is true with Cucci. Until major changes are made, as much as it pains me to write this...the keg is a better option. 2/5 (at best).
This was a beautiful experience. Great antipasti with a wonderful option to have a lobster stuffed period to start and support Ukraine. Everything was 5/5 star for quality and taste with the exception of the espresso martini creme brulee. Although it was still good, given the exquisite nature of the rest of the meal, I was a bit disappointed.
What a fantastic experience for our first dinner in Cucci. We went with another couple and the service and food were fantastic!The parking is small though, there’s an option for $10 valet parking or you can find one in the neighbourhood streets and walk.What we ordered:Cucci Calamari - delicious grilledDuck confit arancini - delicious!! Well flavoured and a good amount of duck. Crisp coating and not oily.Hazelnut crusted Ontario Lamb rack - must try! So tender and flavourful.Venison Short Loin - the best venison I’ve had, I usually find it gamy in flavour in other places but they cook it well.Tiramisu - good!Chocolate pâté - good! Comes in bark piecesOverall, a wonderful service from our server who paid attention to details like filling our glasses of water, which is greatly appreciated!You can also rent out the space for events. They have dividers that can close off rooms and even offer use of a projector and screen.Looking forward to going back to try more of their dishes.
Slightly disappointed, ambiance and service were good - however all of the food came out barely warm. We had two appetizers and two mains, all were lukewarm at best. Arancini was dry, vegetables were undercooked, and bread was not served warm. On a positive note, the venison was cooked perfectly and the potatoes served with it were lovely and delicious! Lobster pasta was good, but was expecting more from an Italian restaurant and for the price point. Hopefully it was just an off night for the kitchen, as most reviews are positive, but based on our experience it felt like eating at a chain restaurant
I always make it a point to write a great review when one is deserved!Went to Cucci on Friday night for my husbands birthday and the entire experience was WOW. From the point of entry, where the valet opened the door for us, to the lovely lady who took our coats, to the gentleman who seated us right away, our amazing Server Assistant Cassie and our lovely server Ernie!We had a splendid time! The restaurant is intimate and gorgeous with the perfect vibe! The food is absolutely amazing! There was not a single dish on our table that was not loved! The staff didn't miss a single beat in ensuring our overall experience was 10/10!We had such a great night! I will continue to go to Cucci in the future!
Avoid this restaurant if you value your health!! They are non-compliant in ensuring that customers have had their COVID shots. Five of us came for lunch on December 16, 2021 and we were not asked about vaccines or proof that we had our vaccines or if we had any symptoms of COVID. So we are now at risk if there was anyone in the restaurant who had no shots and might have had symptoms of COVID. As to the food it was meager to say the least. Had a Caesar salad that was served in a large bowl and had to organize a search party to find the romaine leaves. And when we did find very few leaves the wilting and yellow tinge were obvious. As an added bonus over half of the salad was made up of the white rib from the bottom of the romaine – hard on the teeth. For what was served, the price of $17 was outrageous. The service was excellent and it is too bad that the questionable food quality and total disregard for COVID regulations spoiled it. Avoid this restaurant at all costs. My first and now my last visit.
Just perfect! The ambiance, the food, and staff. Then Chicken Supreme is highly recommended! Also the spaghetti with shrimps and the lobster. Special shout out for our server Kyle!
Service and the food both are top notch! I have been here couple of times and both the times food was absolutely delicious. Tried their lamb rack and venison on separate occasions and wanted it done medium rare, chef cooked it to perfection, it was really juicy. Had tiramisu for dessert and it was so light and flavorful. Service is also great, servers usually explain the dish when they bring it out and are friendly. Would definitely recommend and come back again.
We went to Cucci after reading some great review. And we were amazed with Overall experience with service and food. Everything we tried was super delicious, the mushroom soup was amazing, the salad, calamari, pasta and chicken dish were all good. The only disappointment we had was the tiramisu, it was dry, but server took it backOverall I definitely recommend this place
Many restaurants have closed but Cucci has upped their game!!! They have increased the size of their outdoor patio by 4x and have made it elegant and inviting with lights and heaters. The food and service were exceptional and I look forwards to going back. Well done!!