Italian Cucina Info & Menu Options | Barona Resort & Casino

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

Diamond Dining Reservations

A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of seven or more.

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Garlic Shrimp Head-On Shrimp, Butter, Parsley	$14.95
Baked Burrata Cheese Roasted Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Crostini	$9.95
Crispy Fried Calamari Pesto Aioli, Spicy Marinara	$15.49
Classic Caesar Salad	$11
Italian Grilled Steak and Cheese Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Sauteed Peppers, Pesto Mayo, Ciabatta Bread, Side of Marinara	$12.95
Seared Lamb Chops (3) Pistachio Salsa Verde	$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
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Broccolini	$19.95
Scallop FettuccineScallop Fettuccine	$26.99
Pasta Bolognese Choice of Pasta, House-Made Meat Sauce	$19.99
Prawns fra Diavolo Linguini, Smoked Tomato, Calabrian Chile /i>	$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 Pasta Fish, Shrimp, Clams, Scallops, Lobster, Mussels, Tomato, Garlic, Calm Broth	$34.99
Choice of Pasta and Sauce
Pasta:	$14.95 (Side of Pasta with Sauce) $10.95
Penne Fettucine Rigatoni Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli	Spaghetti Angel Hair Gluten-free Fusilli
Sauce:
Alfredo Marinara Creamy Tomato

Entrées include Caesar Salad or Cucina House Salad
8oz Filet Mignon Herbed Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Fennel & Asparagus Salad, Parmesan Cream	$37.99
14 oz. Ribeye Pizzaiola Roasted Bell Peppers and Onions, Mushroom, Tomato Sauce, Arugula	$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 Roasted Beets, Oranges, Frisee, Charred Leek & Mustard Vinaigrette	$28.95
Seared Ahi Tuna Black Lentils, Watercress Salad, Cucumber, Avocado, Spiced Olives, Sun Dried Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette	$31.95

Choice of Up To Three Toppings on Your Own 10" Pizza Additional Toppings: $1		$15.99
Pepperoni	Fresh Mozzarella
Sausage	Parmesan
Black Olives	Fresh Tomato
Roasted Red Pepper	Gorgonzola
Ham	Pesto Chicken
Prosciutto	Jalapeño
Sirloin Steak	Onions
Bacon	Pepperoncini
Pineapple	Mushrooms
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
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Italian Cucina

Best Casino Restaurant in San Diego

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Barona Resort & Casino

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