Cucina Italiana in Tandridge

Went here with friends and family for a catchup and a well needed break from cooking over Christmas. Went on Monday 30th Dec expecting it to be fairly quiet....couldnt be more wrong the restaurant was full, 8pm on a Monday. They must be doing something right. Staff were attentive to every need and we never felt rushed or just left there waiting to order. Food was extremely good and the Sliced Steak with rocket and parmesan was just what I needed after roast dinners through Christmas. All the food that the 7 of us had was equally as fantastic and left us content and all saying what a great meal that was. It isnt the cheapest at £52 per head for 3 courses and a couple of beers but where is this day and age, especially with this quality. Definitely book as if it is this busy on a Monday between Christmas and New Year I can only imagine over weekends. Can recommend Cucina strongly enough and will definitely be going back as there are so many things on the menu I want/need to try

Very good. Will be back soon. Only gave 4 stars on food cause it is a bit pricy.. Especially the 4 pounds in a little coke. other than that, Loved it.

Big group of 9 .. fab specials inc scallops . Great wine choices . We had pizza. Special of pork … legendary puttanesca … . Attentive friendly service . Love it here !

The website allowed us to book for Christmas Eve on their normal menu, but they then called us a few weeks later to say that we could not book for that time unless we had their festive menu. Poor service and very disappointing.

Great food. The aubergine ravioli was delicious

Really enjoy coming to this restaurant, however it loses a star for the bathroom, which I really hope they have plans to redo soon!

The restaurant communicated our booking well leading up to the meal which was for a large party. The staff serving in the restaurant (and preparing the food) are fantastic, very quick to take a drinks order and get them out to the table and then food arrives in good time and great quality. Consistently excellent!

Great food and generous portions. The restaurant was superbusy yet service was good and friendly. Very fair prices

Lovely food served in good time. Would definitely dine there again!

Made a great effort to squeeze us in on a busy Friday night without a booking, great service!

Just brilliant. I got a small plate pumpkin risotto and carbonara. Both delicious but preferred the carbonara.

The best hospitality and food we have had in a long time. Will be back asap

Food amazing, staff brilliant, couldn't ask for more. The best restaurant I have been to this year.

We booked for Sunday lunch to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a table for10 including our grandchildren,a nine month old and a four year old. The ambiance in the restaurant was lovely and warm as was the service. The little ones were well catered for and the adults had an amazing three course meal. The food came quickly and was excellent quality and quantity. We had a perfect lunch with our closest family and would recommend to anyone who enjoys Italian food. Simply fabulous experience

Lovely place, eaten here 3, times in the last 10 years. Cosy, friendly staff and most importantly, lovely food. Book to avoid disappointment.

Fabulous good, staff and atmosphere .The zucchini fries are incredible. Delicious fresh pizza and lovely friendly staff.

It was very busy but true italian service and authentic staff and food . Pasta and pizza were authentic and also so delicious. Definitely recommend going there and we are we are definitely coming back.

Excellent 👍🏻 highly recommended 👍🏻

Made our birthday celebrations a joy

Absolutely love this restaurant, Galway’s great atmosphere and staff are friendly, food is perfect every time

Lovely atmosphere. Great menu and Fabulous staff, always excellent service

Excellent food once again, with service and atmosphere to match.

Nothing bad to say. Everything was great

This is a favourite of mine. We are blessed with plenty of lovely restaurants in Oxted but Cucina is a real gem. Properly good food, reasonably priced. It's always busy and vibrant. The lunch deal is fab!

Exelente!!! Very attentive with us, made us feel comfortable. This is the 4th time we go there 💖

Very Good Italian Restaurant - Good food and attentive staff. Reasonable prices! Would recommend.

Visited this restaurant twice in September. Both times the food has been incredible. Service from waiters/waitresses is great. Unfortunately, on our second visit we were really let down on the service by who I assume is the manager. We had a party of 14 people and whilst we were awaiting our desserts the manager asked if he could bring the bill over. We politely said we were still waiting on our desserts. Our desserts arrived and we were half way through eating and he came over a second time again asking if he could bring the bill. We said that we were still eating our dessert to which he said “yes, but I can still bring you the bill, that doesn’t mean you have to pay yet”. We were a large table ordering food and alcoholic drinks so bringing in a good amount of cash for them too (not that it matters). It was such a shame that such a fabulous meal was ruined by a manager just set on getting our table of 14 to pay up, didn’t care at all about our experience and celebrations, but wanted to free up further room for more people.

I was meeting an old friend here and we had a lot to catch up on. The staff were friendly and efficient: they didn’t rush us either with ordering or eating. They were polite, observant and efficient. They recommended an excellent wine to accompany our fish kebabs (which were absolutely delicious 🤤). It was a Monday evening, when normally most eateries would struggle to fill up their seats. We arrived soon after opening but very soon the place was packed with every table taken - a testament to a really good restaurant. Even though it was full, the clientele were making quiet conversation so it was perfectly possible to speak to each other and be heard! cannot rate Cucina highly enough and will certainly be returning. 👍

The food here has never been outstanding, it’s good hearty fare and hits the spot, but as I sat crammed in, eating a mediocre supper I had a pang of sadness that greed seems to have got a hold of the place. I could hear the couple next to me clearly, every word, so close we were knocking elbows. They have two or even three sittings and it all feels so rushed. A very different place to even a year ago, and a world away from the lovely atmosphere of its early years.

Very very good food indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here. Fantastic pizza and pasta selection. Very friendly staff, especially towards children! Only reason for the lower points is that the baby changing is in the female toilets. 21st century!! This needs to change!! What if I was out alone with the children! Doesn’t take American Express, has high chairs. Delicious food.

I ate a good value meal with good service provided. The food came quickly.

This is an excellent local restaurant, it is always well supported. This is my elderly father in law's favourite eatery. The staff always make a fuss of him. The food is always great and the prices are very competitive. Very attentive and friendly Staff. Highly recommended.

A dinner with friends we had not seen for a while. La Cucina did us proud!

Popped in late for a lunch special, no problem staff great food good and hot what's not to like.

One of the best Italians in Surrey, my favourite place to eat both for special occasions, and more casual dining. Food is always incredible and service perfect.

Another lovely family meal at cucina's . Good food and good value .

Great food, decent value for money all round. The Sunday menu is worth a visit due to the deal the restaurant has of starter + main for a set price with a good selection. Atmosphere can be a little noisy, and can get very busy, but it shows its popularity. Friendly and cheery staff as well.

Lovely Italian food, great service. Terrific atmosphere. Mixed fried fish as a starter with garlic mayonnaise great.

Professional, attentive staff, relaxed & welcoming environment, really good food.

Nice place to a authentic Italian meal 👍😁

Casual and friendly restaurant with really good food. It was very busy the evening I went, but the atmosphere was buzzy without being intrusive or overly loud. All the staff were charming. Both my pasta and dessert were very good.

Recently went for a birthday lunch , lovely fresh food enjoyed by all, Attentive good service . Will be returning .

The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere was nice, too. I can’t wait to come back!

Hands down best Italian around! Everythings perfect, the staff are amazing and the foods always cooked to perfection 👌🏼 roast on a Sunday is a must!

Had a great lunchtime menu meal. Great value. Staff were excellent not only efficient but friendly as well. Had a bit of a hiccup with drinks but was sorted directly a d wihout a fuss. Catered for all age groups. Atmosphere was lively which upset some other people in the restaurant but our small group thought it was ideal. Will definitely be going there again. Recommended.

Lovely place..staff friendly and service really professional

A wonderful italian restaurant and scrumptious food ,very friendly staff .

Arrived in the middle of the torrential downpour last week. Coats taken promptly and shown to our table. Drinks brought with an apology that there could be a delay due to the rain. Eventually had to abandon meal as kitchen flooded. Staff were lovely as it wasn’t their fault that there was a cloudburst! Hope to be back soon.

I had a wonderful vegan meal at Cucina Italiana I was so delighted when Nuno, the lovely Portugese manager, produced a whole separate vegan menu when I told him I was vegan when we first arrived! I can recommend the delicious Mushroom Risotto followed by gorgeous sorbet for dessert. Great service and atmosphere too. My new fave restaurant! 😀

I ate at Cucina last night with an old friend, who happens to be vegan. She was delighted to find they have a separate vegan menu - you have to ask for it. Both of us were so happy to find the restaurant is a vibrant, friendly place with delicious food and fabulous service. The new manager was very welcoming and made sure we had the best evening. The staff were efficient and friendly. We will definitely be returning. Please book ahead - this was a Wednesday evening and it was pretty full inside and outside! I can’t praise this restaurant enough.

Came here for a dinner with friends and the food was incredible. Had the gluten free prawn pasta and the courgette fries - both so good!

The atmosphere, the food and the crew was simply the best I ever had in the UK. Will definitely come back more.

Really lovely restaurant and service - went above and beyond for my Mum's birthday and made her feel really special. Food is so delicious, and the staff are attentive and friendly. Love this place!

Amazing staff and delicious fresh food.

Delightful cookery paired with excellent service and ambiance!

We had a lovely evening with very attentive service by Slav who was welcoming and friendly and ensured we had everything we need. Thank you for a great night out

Recent visit with friends this is a very good Italian restaurant and very handy for parking and access and large carpark to the rear, food is just excellent had the gamberoni starter which was excellent, my friend had the arancini which is his favourite hence us all going in the first place, penne Al polo for main washed down with bottled moretti, so 10 out of 10 for food, I will say though is it's very busy and lots of people, so i found it noisy but food quality very good. Service is a tad slow but you'd expect that with so many people, nice waiter very friendly so on a whole we'll worth a visit for good food we will be going again..

Been coming here for years and still always look forward to it.

Our family favourite place to eat, amazing staff, food, & atmosphere. Reliably great every time.

Absolutely delicious, well cooked and served nice

Bers restaurant in the eria I love and all the staff are very friendly love it my favourite

How disappointing . Things have changed .. they can t get you out quick enough … don’t be late there is a. Gangs of management .. shame .. we got an hour and was out outside .. it’s soooo disappointing

Delicious food... great menu... cannot recommend highly enough

It's good but could be better. Cucina is a very popular restaurant and I have never seen it quiet. However unlike real Italian restaurants the experience is a little too rushed for my liking. This rushed feeling begins when you book and are told that your table is only available for 1.5 hours, so you're instantly feeling the pressure. Service is warm and welcoming in the true Italian way but again too quick. No sooner had I taken my first sip of the tasty Montepulciano and our starters were hurriedly placed before us. The main course came before our starter plates had even been removed! However the server was lovely and it wasn't her fault but this felt very awkward. As my photo shows the goats cheese starter was a bit thin on the ground with rocket so presentation was poor. Could have done with more chutney too! So the starter was disappointing. Otherwise the main and dessert were good although the dessert came out literally one minute after I had ordered it! I could have used 5 minutes to begin to digest my main and clear the palate. In summary, Cucina is a pleasant Italian style restaurant and is popular - particularly for special occasions as the repeated rounds of 'Happy Birthday' testify. However, this beautiful and friendly restaurant needs to slow down a tad and think about the little details that make dining great for the customer. Such attention to detail will help to maintain it's reputation and to maintain it untarnished.

Always enjoy our occasional, casual lunches here. Good food, good value, great service.

We are visiting from the U.S. during our travel, we stumbled on this wonderful restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is just as amazing. Molly, in particular, was wonderful and charming.

This is a fantastic restaurant! The service is quick and pleasant, the atmosphere is friendly and quaint, and the food is Devine. An experience worth traveling for. Molly was our server and she was fun.

We went to Gucina on Saturday afternoon for a late lunch after swimming. Although we had no prior reservation the staff were lovely and polite and we were sat promptly. It was pretty busy so definitely recommend to book ahead of time. The menu is rich with starters, pasta, pizzas and more and they have a children’s menu, too. My partner ordered the vegan pasta, I had margarita pizza and our little one had tomato sauce spaghetti. It was all delicious and very authentic. There are a few vegan options, but it’d be great to see a few more plant based meals. We’ll definitely come back again.

Great food. Attentive service. Top marks.

What in earth has happened? I realise you lost your much loved manager, but really? I booked for my 22 son and his girlfriend, who have both visited many times before, for 7pm. They rocked up at 6.45 for a drink, was asked for ID! (Seriously), was rushed to order on the table and was told at 7.20 that they needed to hurry up! They would have had a wonderful anniversary dinner but were back home in an hour! Not good at all. Disappointed to say the least.

The best Italian restaurant we’ve been to. From the welcome to us leaving was fantastic. Food was amazing - freshly made & cooked perfect al dente and hot. The Tiramisu was to die for!!! Definitely worth the 30 minute drive. Will definitely be going back.

Visited here today for my daughter’s birthday. Food was excellent with loads of choice. The lunch menu offer of a main dish and drink is really good value. Ambience is great. My only criticism today was we felt a bit rushed. Waiters were a bit too quick to take plates away for it not to feel that they were trying to get the table freed up. We had 3 courses and coffee and were only there an hour and a minute! But, this wouldn’t stop me returning.

I’ve been going to this restaurants for years, it’s one of my favourites. I went for my birthday, families birthdays & it’s great for date night too. It has a warm atmosphere & the food is always delicious. They have great vegetarian options & the service i can’t fault.

Awesome. Finally found an Italian which does great food(the chicken was both soft and well seasoned) AND amazing service. The staff at the last couple Italian places I've been to should have been working in a morgue. But this lot were lively and happy! The restaurant was clean(including the toilets. Which is a big deal. 😉😅), the food came quickly and it was a good portion size, while also being well presented. All the staff were excellent. Rare that a server actually seems like they enjoy being there. There are plenty of places that do good food. But the experience is key. And price was surprisingly reasonable. If you're thinking about going here. Don't think. Just go. Sorprendente! 🤘🏽 👌🏽

The perfect day. We sat on the terrace for lunch and the food was delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly and made my birthday so special! I loved the personal name touch and seeing all the team members too. It's amazing value for money. Must order the bruschetta and arancini starters. I can't wait to come back! Thank you so much Xx

PERFECT day. We sat outside on the terrace for my birthday. The food is absolutely delicious - must order the bruschetta and arancini! Virgin mojito was so good too. The whole team came out for a birthday celebration with a personal name touch and it was just brilliant. Can't wait to come back, such good value for money and suitable for everyone! Thank you so much Xx

Cucina Italian Restaurant was the perfect spot to celebrate our friend's baby shower! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were so friendly and accommodating to our large group. The service was fantastic, with our food arriving promptly and everything tasting absolutely delicious. Overall, Cucina provided a wonderful experience that made the baby shower truly special. If you're looking for a place with great food, friendly service, and a lovely atmosphere, Cucina is definitely worth checking out!

Went to an eighteenth birthday party here, very welcoming and friendly staff, quick service, good food in all a great afternoon would recommend

Takeaway, the minute I walked into the place the ambience was stunning. There was a cock up with my order but not a problem mistakes happen. The lady who served me came up and said sorry for the mistake. Total respect for having the honesty takes a lot to do that. The staff couldn’t have been more hospitable. Happy to talk and most importantly the food was beautiful. I will definitely be a regular customer I won’t be going anywhere else for my Italian cuisine. Well done team, you work beautifully. Such a rare attribute to have when catering is so stressful ❤️

Went for a lunch on weekday...it was quite busy. Got place for 2 in few minutes. Amazing food and service by the staff.

First time here. Very reasonable 2 course lunch on a Sunday. Very busy, nice atmosphere. Food good. We will return

Very impressive Italian restaurant.

Cucina is one of my favourite Italian restaurants. Its affordable and delicious. I had the salmon pasta and it was absolutely perfect. Unfortunately I couldn't finish it all portion sizes are great) but the staff were very helpful and put it in a takeaway box for me so I could finish it later. We had a lovely bottle of Pinot Blush, the only one on the menu, which we highly recommend. Staff were attentive! Food was delicious! Drinks were great! Great Lunch/ Dinner spot for a date, family or friends. Having been for all 3 occassions I can highly recommend this restaurant, Experience has always been consistently great.

Lovely food, dire waitresses and waiters with no charm or personality. We hadn’t booked, got offered a table for 1 hour, didn’t appear to get any busier, no idea why the time limit.

Food wonderful, service amazing as usual! Thank you for a lovely birthday meal for our daughters 21st birthday, will be back soon!

We were greeted with a rude “Who told you to sit there”. We explained that the table was vacant and open to the walkway therefore obviously available. She continued her abusive tone and I informed her that we wouldn’t tolerate her tirade and promptly left after leaving her in no doubt that I found her behaviour unacceptable . The incident was particularly upsetting for my brother in law who was on a disability scooter and found her attitude atrocious . Customers at other tables shouted “Rude” at her. She doesn’t belong in hospitality and I would advise everyone to avoid this place.

Really lovely place to eat. Excellent food, excellent service. Would definitely recommend.

If you want the best Italian restaurant in the business then look no further! I can’t recommend this establishment more! The carbonara, the pasta, the pizza… it’s got everything!

Always great atmosphere, food and service

Had a big family celebration here on Saturday. Absolutely fabulous, as always. Staff at Cucina's just amazing. Customer service is outstanding. And.... the staff actually smile. Food lovely. Thank you Cucina's for making our special occasion, so memorable

We love Cucina ! The lunch menu is great value and includes a glass of wine . The small portion pastas are great for me as I can never eat a large portion of pasta . The lasagne is the best I have had anywhere ! The staff are so lovely . They can’t do enough for you . Little touches like saying hello again (even if I’m not sure they even recognise you) taking your coat , offering water without being asked . They are always so busy but never rush throwing food on the table , it is always such good service . We go every third week of our son’s chemo cycle when he can actually eat and he looks forward to it so much . CUCINA has really got us through a challenging year ! THANK YOU

Great food, huge portions. Lovely staff. Busy and a little bit too 'squeezed' in but staff make up for that.

Excellent restaurant, great food and service. A really nice place to go with friends and or family.

Quick, courteous and friendly - faultless

This is a great place to eat if you don't mind how busy it is. The food is great and at a good price. My favourite thing is the service. The servers will go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Kudos to Alisha who is always on the ball with a beautiful smile.

Staff friendly Atmosphere busy and bustling in a good way Food not what it used to be sadly. very obviously microwaved as each course came out in less than 10 minutes, and had hot and cold spots, saltimbocca was tough and very salty. My family all have had upset stomachs after eating there today

Lovely food, nice atmosphere, service was great. A little pricey, but we had a lovely lunch and would definitely recommend it.

The whole experience was superb 👌

Very pleasant venue, always busy, couples, families and groups of friends, good food and good service

Lvely atmosphere and delicious food.