Thank you for your interest in dining at an URBAN KITCHEN GROUP restaurant. Following are prix-fixe family style and plated dinner menus for CUCINA urbana. Our experienced team promises to create an event that will WOW you and your guests! For off-site catering, please contact URBAN KITCHEN CATERING, our full service catering company facilitating events from 10 to 1000. urbankitchengroup.com
Welcome to CUCINA urbana the original Italian style neighborhood restaurant + wine shop concept from Tracy Borkum and Urban Kitchen Group, located in the heart of Banker s Hill. CUCINA urbana has become one of the city s most popular destinations for great food + wine. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, traditionally coursed or served family-style, and made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. The wine list follows an aggressive retail-pricing format, and features options to suit every palate. Craft cocktails, house infused liquors and artisan beers round out the beverage selection available to your guests. CUCINA urbana s interiors evoke a modern kitchen combined with the history and comfort of an old rustic country farmhouse. A touch of home, splash of bohemia and many objects new and old attract the eye. A focus on natural and reclaimed material is found throughout.
VENUE SPACES Large parties For parties up to 24 guests. Prix-fixe plated and family style menus available. Food + beverage minimums starting at: $40 per person. Room buyout fees may apply. Starting at: $300. + 2% administrative fee + 7.75% tax 18% gratuity kindly suggested. Wine shop Full restaurant buyout seating capacity: 170 mixer capacity: 200 Our talented Chef will create a custom menu for your event. Food + beverage minimums and venue fees apply. Starting at: $10,000.00 for dinner + 20% service charge + 7.75% tax
DINNER MENU # 1 3 course family style $39 per person for groups of 11 to 24 guests COURSE 1 STUFFED FRIED SQUASH BLOSSOMS lemon ricotta + mint arugula gremolata CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette COURSE 2 MARGHERITA PIZZA san marzano tomato + house made mozzarella + basil DATE + RICOTTA + BACON PIZZA smoked almond + arugula + parmesan + balsamic PAPPARDELLE short rib + cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 3 STRAWBERY CROSTATA lavender gelato + black pepper crumble NUTELLA RICOTTA ZEPPOLE passion fruit sciroppo*
DINNER MENU # 2 3 course family style $43 per person for groups of 11 to 24 guests COURSE 1 STUFFED FRIED SQUASH BLOSSOMS lemon ricotta + mint arugula gremolata CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette COURSE 2 MARGHERITA PIZZA san marzano tomato + house made mozzarella + basil CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon LINGUINE shrimp puttanesca + tomato + gaeta olive + caper + anchovy + calabrian chili COURSE 3 STRAWBERY CROSTATA lavender gelato + black pepper crumble NUTELLA RICOTTA ZEPPOLE passion fruit sciroppo*
DINNER MENU # 3 3 course family style $47 per person for groups of 11 to 24 guests COURSE 1 BURRATA + HEIRLOOM TOMATO arugula + gaeta olive + aged balsamic MARGHERITA PIZZA san marzano tomato + house made mozzarella + basil GRILLED OCTOPUS speck + celery + cashew + lemon yogurt + salsa verde* COURSE 2 PAPPARDELLE short rib + cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb pre-select one item for your group ATLANTIC SALMON tepary bean + kale + caper berry + cherry tomato + rosemary breadcrumb + limoncello butter CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon COURSE 3 STRAWBERY CROSTATA lavender gelato + black pepper crumble NUTELLA RICOTTA ZEPPOLE passion fruit sciroppo*
DINNER MENU # 4 4 course family style $51 per person for groups of 11 to 24 guests COURSE 1 VASI served with pane misti whipped goat cheese + fig and olive tapenade chicken liver pâté + brown sugar shallot STUFFED FRIED SQUASH BLOSSOMS lemon ricotta + mint arugula gremolata COURSE 2 CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette ARUGULA + CHERRY TOMATO parmesan + radicchio + 18 yr balsamic COURSE 3 ATLANTIC SALMON tepary bean + kale + caper berry + cherry tomato + rosemary breadcrumb + limoncello butter CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 4 STRAWBERY CROSTATA lavender gelato + black pepper crumble NUTELLA RICOTTA ZEPPOLE passion fruit sciroppo*
DINNER MENU # 5 4 course family style $55 per person for groups of 11 to 24 guests COURSE 1 VASI mini mason jars with pane misti whipped goat cheese + fig and olive tapenade chicken liver pâté + brown sugar shallot CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette COURSE 2 RISOTTO chef s whim COURSE 3 WAGYU SKIRT STEAK fava bean + stewed pepper sugo ATLANTIC SALMON tepary bean + kale + caper berry + cherry tomato + rosemary breadcrumb + limoncello butter CREAMY MASCARPONE POLENTA e.v.o.o. + parmesan FARMER S MARKET VEGETABLE COURSE 4 pre-select one item for your group DESSERT SAMPLER strawberry crostata lavender gelato + black pepper crumble nutella ricotta zeppole passion fruit sciroppo* CHEESE BOARD seasonal selections
DINNER MENU # 6 3 course plated $39 per person for groups of 11 to 19 guests COURSE 1 pre-select one item for your group ARUGULA + CHERRY TOMATO parmesan + radicchio + 18 yr balsamic CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette COURSE 2 guests will select one of the following entrées at time of dinner CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon TAGLIATELLE veal and pork bolognese + grana padano RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 3 pre-select one item for your group CHOCOLATE BAR amaretti crisp + passion chia brodo + mascarpone crema CARAMEL BUDINO espresso meringue + devil s food cake crumble
DINNER MENU # 7 3 course plated $43 per person for groups of 11 to 19 guests COURSE 1 pre-select one item for your group ARUGULA + CHERRY TOMATO parmesan + radicchio + 18 yr balsamic CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette COURSE 2 guests will select one of the following entrées at time of dinner CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon PAPPARDELLE short rib + cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan LINGUINE shrimp puttanesca + tomato + gaeta olive + caper + anchovy + calabrian chili RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 3 pre-select one item for your group CHOCOLATE BAR amaretti crisp + passion chia brodo + mascarpone crema CARAMEL BUDINO espresso meringue + devil s food cake crumble
DINNER MENU # 8 4 course plated $47 per person for groups of 11 to 19 guests COURSE 1 pre-select one item for your group ARUGULA + CHERRY TOMATO parmesan + radicchio + 18 yr balsamic CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette COURSE 2 RISOTTO chef s whim COURSE 3 guests will select one of the following entrées at time of dinner CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon ATLANTIC SALMON tepary bean + kale + caper berry + cherry tomato + rosemary breadcrumb + limoncello butter PAPPARDELLE short rib + cremini mushroom + carrot + parmesan RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 4 pre-select one item for your group CHOCOLATE BAR amaretti crisp + passion chia brodo + mascarpone crema CARAMEL BUDINO espresso meringue + devil s food cake crumble
DINNER MENU # 9 4 course plated $53 per person for groups of 11 to 19 guests COURSE 1 pre-select one item for your group CHOPPED SALAD escarole + radicchio + casalingo salumi + caciocavallo + shishito + tomato + ceci bean + castelvetrano + crouton + garlic oregano vinaigrette ROASTED BEET + FIG vanilla yogurt + purslane + herbs + dukkah + white balsamic* COURSE 2 RISOTTO chef s whim COURSE 3 guests will select one of the following entrées at time of dinner WAGYU SKIRT STEAK cracked alaskan potato + fava bean + stewed pepper sugo ATLANTIC SALMON tepary bean + kale + caper berry + cherry tomato + rosemary breadcrumb + limoncello butter CHICKEN FRÁ DIAVOLO polenta + pole bean + preserved garlic + lemon RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 4 pre-select one item for your group CHOCOLATE BAR amaretti crisp + passion chia brodo + mascarpone crema CARAMEL BUDINO espresso meringue + devil s food cake crumble
DINNER MENU # 10 4 course plated $58 per person for groups of 11 to 19 guests COURSE 1 pre-select one item for your group SEASONAL CRUDO chef s whim GRILLED OCTOPUS speck + celery + cashew + lemon yogurt + salsa verde* COURSE 2 pre-select one item for your group BURRATA + HEIRLOOM TOMATO arugula + gaeta olive + aged balsamic RISOTTO chef s whim COURSE 3 guests will select one of the following entrées at time of dinner WAGYU SKIRT STEAK cracked alaskan potato + fava bean + stewed pepper sugo ATLANTIC SALMON tepary bean + kale + caper berry + cherry tomato + rosemary breadcrumb + limoncello butter PORK MILANESE heirloom tomato + cucumber + avocado + arugula + mozzarella di bufala + yuzu RIGATONI carbonara + grilled mushroom + leek + rye breadcrumb COURSE 4 pre-select one item for your group CHOCOLATE BAR amaretti crisp + passion chia brodo + mascarpone crema CARAMEL BUDINO espresso meringue + devil s food cake crumble CHEESE BOARD seasonal selections
ADDITIONAL STARTERS + SIDES STARTERS to add to your menu VASI mini mason jars with pane misti recommend 1 jar shared between 3-4 guests chicken liver pâté + brown sugar shallot $9 whipped goat cheese + fig and olive tapenade $9 burrata + roasted garlic $10 roasted eggplant + squash + spiced walnut* $9 POLENTA BOARD $4 per person creamy mascarpone polenta + chef s ragu STUFFED FRIED SQUASH BLOSSOMS $4 per person lemon ricotta + mint arugula gremolata FORMAGGI + SALUMI 3 for $13 4 for $16 5 for $19 chef s whim accompaniments condimenti + crostini SIDES to add to your menu TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES $2.5 per person BURNT BRUSSELS SPROUT $3 per person ivan s hot sauce SEASONAL PEPPERS $3 per person cashew* GIANT MEATBALL $4.5 per person 3 CHEESE FLATBREAD $3 per person pomodoro CRACKED YUKON POTATO $2.5 per person parmesan + e.v.o.o.
FYI A 2% administrative fee will be added to all contracted parties. 7.75% sales tax will be added to the final check. An 18% gratuity is suggested and you are invited to pre-denote your gratuity selection at time of contract or at the end of your meal. All beverages will be charged upon consumption. You may request a limited drink menu personalized for your event. A personalized menu will be printed for your meal. CUCINA urbana uses the finest local, sustainable and organic seasonal ingredients and therefore reserves the right to change any menu item due to availability. Items designated with * denote nut allergy. We will gladly accommodate any guest with a dietary restriction by preparing a special meal. To make a reservation for a party of eleven (11) or more guests CUCINA urbana requires a signed letter of agreement (contract). There is a food + beverage minimum for contracted parties, dependent upon the number of guests. There is limited availability based on the number of guests, reservation times and day of the week. To cancel your reservation, you are required to notify CUCINA urbana seventy-two (72) hours prior to your event. If you do not cancel within this time frame, a pre-determined fee will apply. All contracted parties of 30 or more guests as well as room and restaurant buy-outs require a fifty percent (50%) deposit to secure date and space. A fifty percent deposit is required for all contracted parties in the month of December; these deposits are non-refundable.
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Our mission at CUCINA urbana is to successfully craft the perfect Urban Kitchen Group dining trifecta: exceptional food + beverage and superior service in imaginatively designed environments. For more information, please contact: Tiffany Tassano private events tiffany@urbankitchengroup.com 619.239.2222, ext. 4 cucinaurbana.com