La Cucina Cortesi

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

I put the service as a 10 because the young man who waited on our table of 14 women was just excellent. He was polite and courteous which is rare amongst the young generation these days. But I did have a problem with the time that it took to get our meal. We waited almost 2 hours, and we had arrived there at 6.15 pm which was not long after opening. Of course by the time we left at around 9.00 pm we were a gaggle of women, laughing and talking.

No swearing or directing anything at other patrons but a table beside us of four decided that they had to complain and we were asked by management to be quiet just as we were paying the bill?? We weren't hurting anybody, and if you want to keep a more intimate, quiet atmosphere then please just don't take bookings of more than 4 people for this restaurant.

To finish, from my point of view the food was lovely, but possibly not enough for a main course, decor and feel of the place just lovely and affordability very reasonable. Will be back I think but maybe just with my husband for a meal for two because I think that staff handle this better than a large group.

Jun 08, 2008 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

We went here recently for my birthday dinner and it was wonderful. I was a bit apprehensive as it is such a small restaurant, but the atmosphere was warm and cosy and the food was outstanding. My Italian friends & I were very impressed with the quality and flavours.

The service was very good and special attention was given to the two children in our group by the lovely waitress.. I'd highly recommend this restaurant, but make sure you book early in the week. I look forward to going back again!

May 24, 2008 

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

This is truly Italian Food! The flavours are authentic and the menu selection reflects a personal love and passion for purist homemade sugho, salsa, salsicce, marmellate, Italian dolce, superb coffee and much more. Our group of twelve persons from diverse backgrounds was delighted beyond what we have experienced in Sydney "Italian" restaurants. A pleasure to be served by such welcoming and attentive staff.

May 05, 2008 

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  10     

Great little restaurant hidden away in Ettalong Beach.Owners and staff are always friendly, and the chef is a real talent. Had the seafood and the pasta sugo, both were better than anything I've found in Sydney for quite some time. Highly recommended, a real gem.

May 05, 2008 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

Tried La Cucina tonight ...great food...exceptional service..I'll be back.

Apr 03, 2008 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  5      Value  10     

Erin and Marco run a fabulous restaurant that stand out from the Central Coast crowd. Their service is friendly and efficient and the menu is imaginative and makes full use of the freshest ingredients. Their home made sausages are as good as Nonno used to make. And just to make the experience even more special, they even provide gluten free meals and dairy free desserts. When can I move in??

Mar 20, 2008 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  10     

Attended mid week, so it was very quiet, service was good. Both main meals were large servings and cooked to perfection with good flavour. Would like to return to try their breakfast one day.

Nov 10, 2007 

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

This is a great little restaurant. Highly reccomend it as a place for a great meal, coffee or breakfast. Staff are wonderfull.

Jul 05, 2007 

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

Incredible presentation (beautiful italian chocolate and wafer treat provided with the lattes on a silver platter, delightful). Fabulous attention to detail, eggs benedict was two beautiful poached eggs piled on gourmet toasted bun, grilled asparagus and prosciutto with garlic aiolo. You can choose your specialty sausage, type of bun and then homemade sauce and quality is divine.

Service fabulous, great location, ambient italian music and beautiful sauces and jams for sale. Can't wait to move into area and frequent often.

Jul 01, 2007 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Love the Ligurian pasta!!

Apr 11, 2007