La Cucina

Great service, food was plentiful, and flavorful, although the atmosphere some might say rustic or classic due to it being a general store, others may see dated, but that did not interfer with my ability to stuff my face.

A returned client of ours booked this restaurant to celebrate her daughter’s 3rd birthday. The staff at the restaurant were very helpful and aside of them not knowing all the balloons and the boquetes were coming they worked with me to make some space for it. When the client walked in she was very pleased. Her guests will have amazing food while her baby girl will fell special because she loves paw patrol and we made it look festive and playful.

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious.

On the outside, this restaurant doesn't look like that much but the food and service were outstanding! When we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted by many Friendly Smiles and it felt as if we were coming to an Italian family dinner.

Highly recommend the mozzarella en carozza... simply delicious! And I don't think I've ever had better marinara sauce. It was that perfect balance of fresh and savory, and went well with everything that we ordered. I mean, we didn't try it on the dessert but it was so good I wouldn't completely rule it out! My wife got the pork, and I got the veal parm. Both were outstanding. And the homemade tiramisu was probably the best I've ever had.

We did not have to wait long for our food, and the waitress came by regularly and was very friendly. In fact, all of the workers were very polite and professional. It was a wonderful experience and we can't wait to go back!

We have been regulars at La Cucina for over 6 years now. They're our go-to for catering as well as family dinners when we don't have energy to cook and over the weekend when we entertain. Fresh and delicious every time! Catering is timely and we've always gotten compliments on where we ordered from. Such friendly staff and so attentive! Highly recommend.

This is a great hidden spot for couples' nights out, small parties, girls' and boys' night out, and you are able to bring your own wine🍷 and favorite alcoholic drinks. Food is real homemade recipes 😋 staff is outstanding and environment is exceptional and price is super right. I highly recommend this place, especially for couples.

True New Jersey (authentic) Italian BYOB. COVID thankfully hasn’t taken a hit on the quality of the food here, like many restaurants.

Come ready and come hungry. This isn’t fancy Italian, but the best kind isn’t. Like your Italian grandmother, she’s going to stuff you with amazing food, and then still refill your plate…again and again. But it’s worth every bite.
The bruschetta is large and fantastically flavorful (four large pieces on fresh bread).
The fried calamari is with big “O”s and without tentacles; the two sauces - sweet snd spicy - are a nice touch.
The chicken parmigiana and eggplant rollatini come essentially in the same format - massive and with a LOT of cheese (expect leftovers).
The clams linguine is accompanied with 20+ baby clams and great flavor; just be careful, the sauce will splatter if you’re not careful.
The unexpected winner was the rigatoni Christina (swapped out the rigatoni for capellini which soaked the sauce right up *chefs kiss*) - the mushrooms add an umami complexity to the prosciutto and plum sauce with an added touch of peas.
Can’t wait to come back!

Such an amazing experience. The food was superior the server was excellent and had a great personality. Not my first trip, lived it every time.

This place is such an amazing experience all around! We were immediately greeted with the friendliest smile and the staff is so welcoming and genuine. Also some of the most authentic and delicious Italian food I’ve honestly ever had! 10/10 and highly recommend!!! Will be back for sure!

We love it! Staff was very friendly and welcoming, the restaurant looks nice and clean, and food was delicious!! Definitely recommend :)

Recently celebrated my Mom’s 92nd birthday dinner and Holiday office luncheon. Aldo, Franco, and the rest of the staff went over and above ! Excellent and authentic Italian food, service and very accommodating. From the minute we walked in to leaving we were welcomed with smiles and felt like family. Very relaxing environment with the best Italian food tasting just like my Mom and Grandma’s from southern Italy. Excellent appetizers (bruschetta, mussels, clams, meatball popellitini, calamari,mozzarella carrozza) entrees (pork chops, veal saltimboca, chicken Milanese) and desserts (tiramisu, cheesecake and delicious ice cream). Have been eating here and catering for parties for over 15 years and never disappoints!!!! Thank you Aldo,Franco and staff for always making such delicious food and providing exceptional service!

Quaint Italian restaurant off of Main Street in Denville. Certainly worth the detour. Enjoyed a truly delicious plate of shrimp fra diavolo. Pasta was cooked perfectly served with 8 jumbo shrimp. Just the right amount of spice. Quick friendly service, will definitely return to this gem to try something different.

“This is probably the best Italian restaurant in Denville. The food is really good! The service is impeccable”

Arrived without reservations and Aldo had a table for us within 5 minutes. The service was terrific, and the food was delicious.
Will most definitely be back.

Always good to come back home and go to my all time favorite place to eat. The owners and staff are super friendly, the food is outstanding, you can't go wrong. Give it a try you decide 🤔

Our group of 6 friends enjoyed our dinner. BYOB is our favorite way to go. The food was good and portions a good size. A great place to gather with your family and friends.

We had a lovely date night here with the mussels fra diavlo, the buratta mango salad, chicken marsala and potato dinner and the strawberry cheesecake. Intimate environment with an attentive staff.

We have been going to this restaurant for a long long time! La Cucina has a wonderful menu. And they always accommodate our food allergies. Of particular note is their lamb ragu!! For those of us who are lactose intolerant, many chefs put cream in their Ragu. Not La Cucina! It was absolutely wonderful, no milk needed! What I wish is that all restaurants would start doing dairy free dishes purposefully, that would be wonderful. Great place!

I will definitely go back to La Cucina. Food was delicioso! 😋
The waiter was attentive.

We were welcomed and seated by a friendly gentlemen. Our waiter and other waitstaff did a good job. My salad and entree were delicious.
Overall a great meal thanks to La Cucina.