Italian Cucina

Best Casino Restaurant in San Diego

Enjoy nothing but the best at Barona’s Italian Cucina, voted as best casino restaurant in San Diego, since 2014! Featuring traditional Italian dishes made from scratch, and prepared in an open kitchen, this Barona restaurant provides nothing but outstanding food for its guests. Menu items include stone hearth pizzas and calzone, delicious pasta dishes, smoked prime beef short ribs, and much more!

In addition to the amazing food, Italian Cucina at Barona has an extensive wine and beverage menu to accompany any dish of your choosing. You can find this venue located down the escalator across from the Food Court. Dinner attire is preferred.

Must be 18 years or older to dine.

Reservations are available to our Diamond and Platinum members only. Please call 619-328-3125.

Hours of Operation:

Thursday-Sunday, 5pm – 10pm

Garlic Shrimp
Head-On Shrimp, Butter, Parsley
$14.95
Baked Burrata Cheese
Roasted Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Crostini
$9.95
Arugula Salad
Fried Prosciutto, Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Apple, Shallot
$10.95
Crispy Fried Calamari
Pesto Aioli, Spicy Marinara
$15.49
Classic Caesar Salad
$11
Italian Grilled Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Bacon, Avocado, Focaccia
$12.95
Seared Lamb Chops
Eggplant Hummus, Mint Tzatziki Sauce
$16.95
Black Mussels and Clams
Herb Butter, Garlic, Pinot Grigio, Crostini
$18.95
Smoked Salmon Pizzetta
Arugula, Red Onion, Creme Fraiche
$12.95
COMPOSED PASTA ENTREES INCLUDE CAESER SALAD OR CUCINA HOUSE SALAD
GLUTEN FREE AND WHOLE WHEAT ROTINI PASTA AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Orecchiette Pasta Primavera
Asparagus, Artichoke, Basil Pesto, Arugula, Sugar Snap Peas, Tomato Confit
$19.95
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Broccolini
$19.95
Pasta Bolognese
Choice of Pasta, House-Made Meat Sauce
$19.99
Shrimp Linguini
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Shallots, Garlic Cream, Spinach
$25.49
Beef or Sausage Meatballs
House-Made Beef or Pork Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Choice of Pasta
$19.25
Baked Penne Pasta
Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce, Italian Sausage, Parmesan
$21.95
Seafood Tagliatelle
Fish, Shrimp, Clams, Scallops, Lobster, Tomato, Garlic Sauce
$34.99
Choice of Pasta and Sauce
Pasta:$14.95
(Side of Pasta with Sauce) $10.95
Penne
Fettucine
Rigatoni
Spaghetti
Angel Hair
Gluten-free Fusilli
Sauce:
Alfredo
Marinara
Creamy Tomato
Entrées include Caesar Salad or Cucina House Salad
8oz Filet Mignon
Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, Asparagus, Balsamic Glazed Shallots, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
$37.99
14oz Ribeye
Roasted Broccolini, Portabella Mushrooms, Parsley Vinaigrette
$41.95
Classic Lasagna
Italian Sausage, Ricotta, Mozzarella Cheese, Alfredo Sauce Finish
$20.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Italian Breaded Chicken Breast, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spaghetti Pasta
$23.95
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Wood-Grilled Mushrooms, Pappardelle Pasta, Parmesan
$31.95
Hearth Roasted Salmon
Red Beet and Citrus Salad, Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette
$28.95
Choice of Up To Three Toppings on Your Own 10" Pizza
Additional Toppings: $1
$15.99
PepperoniFresh Mozzarella
SausageParmesan
Black OlivesFresh Tomato
Roasted Red PepperGorgonzola
HamPesto Chicken
ProsciuttoJalapeño
Sirloin SteakOnions
BaconPepperoncini
PineappleMushrooms
Truffle Oil
Cannoli Duo
Orange-Ricotta and Hazelnut Mousse
$8.00
Lemon Ricotta Cheese Pie
Crumb Topping, Whipped Cream
$8.00
Torta di Cioccolato
Six-Layer Chocolate Cake
$8.00
Tiramisu
Pick Me Up
$8.00
Cappuccino and Cookies
Served with Two Italian Butter Cookies and a Biscotti
$4.25
Chocolate Lava Cake
Ice Cream, Berries
$8.50
Creme Brulee
Berries
$8.50
New York Cheesecake
Raspberry Sauce, Berries
$8.50
Gelato
Scoop of Gelato Flavor of the Day
$4.25
Italian Specialty Coffees
All coffee is served with a single house-made biscotti
Espresso$3.95
Cappuccino
Espresso, steamed milk, whipped cream
$4.95
Latte
Espresso with hot milk
$4.95
Machiato
Espresso, steamed milk foam
$3.95
Americano
A long espresso
$3.95
Caffe Mocha
Espresso, milk, chocolate, whipped cream
$4.95
Caffe con Panna
Espresso, whipped cream
$3.95
Caffe Corretto
With your choice of liquor:
$8.95
- Amaretto
- Tuaca
- Galliano
- Sambuca
- Grappa
- Frangelico

Wine

Today’s Wine from the Barrel

Featuring Local Wines Direct from the Barrel

Please Ask Your Server for Today’s Selections.

  • 16 oz. Carafe $16
  • 36 oz. Carafe $36
2019 Flora Springs, Napa
(California)
$11 Glass / $35 Bottle
2020 CK Mondavi
(California)
$6.25 Glass / $22 Bottle
2018 Kendall Jackson, Santa Maria
(California)
$6.25 Glass / $22 Bottle
2017 J. Lohr, Central Coast
(California)
$7 Glass / $25 Bottle
2020 Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
(New Zealand)
$9 Glass / $32 Bottle
2020 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Riesling
(Germany)
$9 Glass / $32 Bottle
2020 Alois Lageder, Pinot Grigio
(Italy)
$8 Glass / $28 Bottle
2019 Buehler White Zinfandel
(California)
$8 Glass / $28 Bottle
2019 Attems Pinot Grigio
(Italy)
$9 Glass / $32 Bottle
NV Chamdeville Champagne
(France)
$8 Glass / $28 Bottle
NV Rotari Brut Sparkling Wine
(Italy)
$9 Glass / $35 Bottle
2020 Saracco, Moscato D'Asti (Half Bottle)
(Italy)
$16 Half Bottle
2017 Tinto Negro Malbec, Limestone Block
(Argentina)
$8 Glass / $28 Bottle
2016 Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo
(Italy)
$11 Glass / $40 Bottle
NV Banfi, Rosa Regale Sparkling (Half Bottle)
(Italy)
$16 Half Bottle
NV Castello Del Poggio Sweet Red
(Italy)
$5.75 Glass / $20 Bottle
2019 J. Lohr Vineyard, Paso Robles Cabernet
(California)
$10 Glass / $35 Bottle
2019 Justin, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
(California)
$11 Glass / $39 Bottle
2019 CK Mondavi
(California)
$6.25 Glass / $22 Bottle
2019 Clos LaChance, Central Coast
(California)
$8 Glass / $30 Bottle
2017 CK Mondavi
(California)
$6.25 Glass / $22 Bottle
2017 Bliss, Mendocino
(California)
$7.50 Glass / $30 Bottle
2017 Clos LaChance, Central Coast
(California)
$7.50 Glass / $30 Bottle
2018 Phelps Freestone, Sonoma
(California)
$12 Glass / $42 Bottle
2016 Cloudfall, Monterey
(California)
$7 Glass / $25 Bottle
2015 Arteberry, Dundee Hills
(Oregon)
$9.50 Glass / $35 Bottle
2019 Ruffino Aziano, Chianti Classico
(Tuscany)
$12 Glass / $42 Bottle
2016 Col D'Orcia, Rosso di Montalcino
(Tuscany)
$10 Glass / $35 Bottle
2017 Peppoli Chianti Classico
(Tuscany)
$6.25 Glass / $22 Bottle
2018 Seghesio, Sonoma
(California)
$11 Glass / $39 Bottle
2016 Ridge Vineyards Pagani Ranch
(California)
$40 Bottle
  • A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of seven or more.

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