Cucina

The Italian Kitchen

Located on the first floor of the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Cucina - The Italian Kitchen is an Italian restaurant that blends the traditions of Italian culture and cooking, with influences from Chef Francesco Castrovillari's authentic experience, as well as his family heritage. Cucina showcases an exquisite selection of dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition, as well as some that have adventurous new flavors, using global ingredients and cooking methods meant to fulfill every taste. Serving fresh and authentic food is important to us, and we will take care of even the smallest details to make you feel as if you are in your home away from home - Italy.

Opening Hours
LUNCH
Monday-Saturday
12.30 - 16.00

DINNER
Monday-Sunday
18.00 - 23.00

Lunch & Dinner Menu

ANTIPASTI

Carpaccio di manzo 158g

Beef* carpaccio, marinated mushrooms, Grana Padano cream cheese, black truffles

Parmigiana di melanzane classica 135g

Eggplant parmigiana, tomato sauce, mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese

Insalata con tonno* 180 g

Tuna* salad, green beans, onion, black olives and boiled egg, coss lettuce

Burrata artigianale 234 g

Burrata cheese, assorted tomatoes, thyme sherry dressing, JW Garden herbs, crispy bread

Polpo* alla Griglia 145g

Grilled octopus*, mushy beans, celery ribs, homemade spice blend

Polpette al sugo 230g

Italian style veal* meatballs, Marinara sauce, herb crumb, Grana Padano cheese, rustic sour dough bread

Insalata Cucina 200g

Mixed garden green, Romanian barley, shaved button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, Pecorino cheese and balsamic reduction

ANTIPASTI ALLA CUCINA

Selezioni di salumi e formaggi italiani, verdure marinate della casa, olive - per due persone 450g

Grilled vegetables, Gorgonzola cheese, Pecorino cheese, Provolone cheese, artichoke in oil, Napoli salami, salami Milano, prosciutto crudo disossato, bresaola punta d'anca, coppa, pork mortadella, dried tomatoes in oil, black olives

Selezioni di salumi e formaggi italiani, verdure marinate della casa, olive - per uno 220g

ZUPPE

Zuppa crema di ceci 270g

Chickpea soup, garlic croutons, Pecorino DOP cheese cream

Minestrone 200g

Minestrone soup with seasonal vegetables and pesto

Cacciucco classico* alla Livornese 400g

Traditional Livorno seafood soup*

RISOTTI E GNOCCHI

Risotto ai funghi 175g

Mix forest mushroom Risotto, Grana Padano cheese, herb oil

Gnocchi* alla Sorrentina 300g

Potato gnocchi*, tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, burrata cheese

Risotto ai frutti di mare* e pomodorini 180g

Seafood* risotto, cherry tomatoes

PASTA

Pappardelle alla Cucina 280g

Homemade pappardelle, creamy tomato sauce, spinach and arugula

Linguine* allo scoglio* 230g

Linguine* pasta with seafood*

Taglietelle* Alfredo 103g

With assorted mushrooms, black truffles served in Grana Padano wheel

Spaghetti* Carbonara dello Chef Francesco 130g

Spaghetti* Carbonara, chef Francesco version

Lasagna alla Bolognese 280g

Beef Lasagna, mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese

Classici

You can also enjoy the Italian classics: Arrabbiata or Aglio, Olio, and Pepperoncino

Tortellini* panna, Prosciutto e Piselli 280g

Ham tortellini, cream sauce, green peas

Ravioli con ricotta e spinaci* 230g

Spinach and ricotta ravioli*, cherry tomatoes coulis, brown butter, sage

SECONDI DI CARNE

Costoletta di vitello* alla Milanese 610 g

Crusted veal* rack Milanese style, lemon and summer salad

Polletto* alla griglia con erbe del JW Garden 650g

Grilled baby chicken, new potatoes, roasted bell peppers, Cacciatore Sauce

Costolette di agnello Irlanda* alla scottadito 450 g

Seared Irish lamb chops*, vegetable caponata, baby carrots, pine nuts

Tagliata* di Argentina 340g

Grilled Argentinian beef rib eye*, rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano cheese

Guancia di maiale* 320g

Slow cooked pork cheeks*, soft polenta, sautéed spinach

SECONDI DI PESCE

Orata al cartoccio 330g

Sea bream baked-in parchment paper with olives, cherry tomatoes and spinach

Gamberi* in padella 361g

Pan-fried tiger shrimps* with wine and garlic

PESCE ALLA GRIGLIA

Orata o Spigola

Sea Bream or Sea Bass

Rombo*

Turbot

Tonno* 200g

Tuna* steak

Trancio di salmone* 200g

Salmon steak*

Calamari* 250g

Calamari*

CONTORNI

Verdure alla griglia 178 g

Grilled seasonal vegetables, aromatic crumble with JW Garden herbs

Patate novelle al forno con ricotta salata 160g

Oven roasted new potatoes, ricotta cheese

Trio di verdure verdi saltate 263g

Trio of sautéed green vegetables brocoli romanesco, green beans, spinach

Asparagi alla griglia 120g

Green asparagus, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Insalata di rucola 80g

Rucola salad with cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano cheese

Polenta morbita al tartufo / Creamy soft truffle polenta 80g

Soft polenta, truffle paste

PIZZA

DIAVOLA 680g

Spicy salami, mozzarella

PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI 760g

Mozzarella, ham, mushrooms

QUATTRO FORMAGGI 740g

Mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, Grana Padano

NAPOLI 790g

Cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil

QUATTRO STAGIONI 770g

Mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

VEGETARIANA 350g

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, grilled seasonal vegetables, pine nuts

BRESAOLA 665g

Mozzarella, beef bresaola, Grana Padano cream cheese, rucola

Dolci

DOLCI

CANNOLI AL PISTACCHIO 185g

Pistachio cannoli, chocolate toffee cream, vanilla ice cream*

TIRAMISÙ MONTATO A TAVOLA 250g

Table side TIRAMISU

TORTA PIEMONTESE* CON SALSA DI NOCI CARAMELLATE 240g

Hazelnut cake, walnut caramel sauce

PANNA COTTA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO, SORBETTO AL LAMPONE* 170g

Berry panna cotta, raspberry sorbet

CROSTATA DI FICHI, GELATO ALLE NOCI* 160gr

Fig crostata, maple walnut ice cream*

JW CHEESECAKE*, SALSA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO 640g

JW Cheesecake, berry sauce

CAFFEE D'ALTRO

ESPRESSO (3 cl)

Espresso

DOUBLE ESPRESSO (6cl)

CAPPUCCINO (20cl)

One-third espresso, one-third milk, one third milk cream

CAFE LATTE (16cl)

HOT TEA (24 cl)

Ask your waiter for today's selection

CAFFÈ CORRETTO (6 cl)

Espresso with Sambuca

ITALIAN DESSERT COCKTAILS

FRANGELICO AFFOGATO (12 cl)

Frangelico I Espresso I vanilla ice cream

ESPRESSO MARTINI (14 cl)

One-third espresso, one-third milk, one third milk cream

LIMONCELLO MARTINI (12cl)

Tito's Vodka | Homemade Limoncello Liqueur | Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice | Homemade Sugar Syrup

WINE LIST

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE BY THE GLASS

Petro Vaselo, Bendis, Nadir, Recas, Romania

Petro Vaselo, Bendis Rose, Recas, Romania

Jacob's Creek, Brut/Rose, Australia

Santa Margherita, Prosecco Extra Brut, Valdobbediene, Italy

Taittinger, Brut Reserve, Reims, France

Moet & Chandon Imperial, Epernay, France

G.H. Mumm, Le Rose Brut, Reims, France

WHITE BY GLASS

Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea, Marama, Feteasca Alba, Romania

Torresella, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy

Domeniile Samburesti, Chardonnay, Samburesti, Romania

Cramele Recas, Regno, Sauvignon Blanc, Recas, Romania

Alira, Sauvignon Blanc, Dobrogea, Romania

S.E.R.V.E., Terra Romana, Chardonnay, Ceptura, Romania

Banfi, Fumaio, Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc,Toscana, Italy

ROSE BY THE GLASS

Petro Vaselo, Rose de Vaselo, Pinot Noir, Recas, Romania

Alira, Rose, Coupage, Dobrogea, Romania

S.E.R.V.E., Terra Romana, Rose, Ceptura, Romania

Cramele Recas, Sole Rose, Recas, Romania

Grande Alberone, Primavera in Rose, Italy

RED BY THE GLASS

Petro Vaselo, Rosu de Vaselo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Recas, Romania

Cramele Recas, Regno, Pinot Noir, Recas, Romania

Domeniul Samburesti, Merlot, Samburesti, Romania

Alira, Tribun, Coupage, Dobrogea, Romania

Nero Oro, Appassimento, Nero d'Avola, Terre Sicilliane, Italy

S.E.R.V.E., Terra Romana, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ceptura, Romania

Domeniul Muntean, Zana Zanelor, Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania

ROMANIAN WHITE WINE

Petro Vaselo, Alb de Vaselo, Chardonnay & Riesling Italian, Recas, Romania

Crama Rasova, Sur Mer, Pinot Gris, Cernavoda

Tohani, Cuvee Nicolae, Coupage, Dealu Mare

Negrini, Sauvignon Blanc Premium, Dragasani

Via Viticola, Caii de la Letea, Vol. II, Aligote, Sarica Niculitel

Cramele Recas, Sole, Chardonnay, Recas

Crama Rasova, Imperfect, Feteasca Alba/Feteasca Regala, Cernavoda

Cramele Recas, Solo Quinta, Recas

Gitana Winery, Manastirea Rohrbach, Riesling de Rhein Cru, Valul lui Traian, Moldova

ROSE WINES

Domeniile Coroanei Segarcea, Marama, Rose, Segarcea Romania

Budureasca, Premium, Rose, Pinot Noir/Shiraz/Merlot, Dealu Mare, Romania

Grande Alberone, Primavera in Rose, Vino Rosato d'Italia, Italy

Crama Rasova, Imperfect Rose, Syrah, Cernavoda, Romania

Domeniile Samburesti, Chateau Valvis, Private Reserve Rose, Samburesti, Romania

100 % ROMANIAN GRAPES

1000 Chipuri, Tamaioasă Romanească, Fintesti, Dealu Mare

Budureasca I Premium, Tamaioasa Romaneasca, Dealu Mare

Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea, Marama, Feteasca Alba, Segarcea

S.E.R.V.E., Feteasca Alba, Ceptura

Avincis, Cramposie Selectionata, Vila Dobrusa

Domeniile Averesti, Diamond Busuioaca de Averesti, Podgoria Husi

Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea, Tamaioasa Roza, Segarcea

Terra Romana, Feteasca Neagra, Ceptura

Domaine Muntean, Zana Zanelor, Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare

Domeniile Coroanei Segarcea, Marama, Feteasca Neagra, Segarcea

Negrini, Muga, Negru de Dragasani, Dragasani

Alira, Grand Vin, Feteasca Neagra, Dobrogea

7Arts, Feteasca Neagra, Banu Maracine

Via Viticola, Epiphanie, Feteasca Neagra, Sarica Niculitel

ROMANIAN RED WINES

Domeniile Samburesti, Pinot Noir, Samburesti

Tohani, Cuve Nicolae, Coupage, Dealu Mare

Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea, Prestige, Pinot Noir, Segarcea

Via Viticola, Caii de la Letea, Vol. II, QuintEssence, Rezerva, Sarica Niculitel

Crama Rasova, Sur Mer, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon, Cernavoda

1000 Chipuri, Pinot Noir & Shiraz, Dealu Mare

1000 Chipuri, Divina Cantea, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dealu Mare

7Arts, Syrah, Banu Maracine

Gitana Winery, Saperavi, Valu lui Traian, Moldova

Budureasca, Noble 5, Dealu Mare

Domeniile Samburesti, Chateau Valvis, Merlot, Samburesti

Petro Vaselo, Ovas, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, Recas

Crama Oprisor, Dragaica Rosie, Mehedinti

LacertA, Cuvee IX, Coupage, Dealu Mare

Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea, Devotion, Coupage, Segarcea

Tohani, Principele Radu, Merlot, Dealu Mare

Gitana Winery, Lupi, Valul lui Traian, Moldova

Domeniile Prince Matei, Prince Matei, Merlot Rezerva, Dealu Mare

S.E.R.V.E., Cuvee Charlote, Coupage, Ceptura

Cramele Recas, Cuvee Uberland, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, Recas

Crama Oprisor, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mehedinti

Davino, Domaine Rouge Ceptura, Ceptura

Crama Oprisor, Smerenie, Shiraz/Pinot Noir/ Dornfelder, Plaiurile Drancei

ITALIAN WHITE WINE

Cantina La-Vis, Muller Thurgau, Trentino DOC

Grande Alberone Bianco, Chardonnay/Catarratto/Inzolia, Terre Siciliane IGP

Banfi, La Pettegola IGT, Vermentino, Toscana

Mastroberardino, Falanghina del Sannio, Campania

Mastroberardino, Nova Serra, Greco di Tufo, Campania

La Scolca, Gavi DOCG, Piemonte

Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio Valdadige, Trentino

Villa Raiano, Fiano di Avellino, Campania

ITALIAN RED WINES

A Mano, Negroamaro, Puglia

Monte del Fra, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

Feudi di San Gregorio, Primitivo di Manduria DOC

Talamonti "Tre Saggi", Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Tenuta San Guido, Le Difesse, Toscana

Banfi, Chianti Classico, Toscana

Lamole di Lamole, Chiante Classico Riserva, Toscana

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, Toscana

Mazzei, Ser Lapo, Chianti Classico Riserva, Toscana

Brunelli Luigi, Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Veneto

Gaja, Sito Maresco, Langhe, Piedmont

Tenuta di San Guido, Guidalberto, Toscana

Giacosa Fratelli, Barolo DOCG, Piemonte

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia, Toscana

Banfi, Poggio Alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Toscana

Antinori, Tignanello, IGT, Toscana

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri Ornellaia, Toscana

SPARKLING WINE

Petro Vaselo, Bendis, Nadir, Recas, Romania

Petro Vaselo, Bendis Rose, Recas, Romania

Jacob's Creek Brut / Rose, South Australia

Santa Margherita, Prosecco Extra Brut, Valdobbediene, Italy

Crama Carastelec, Carassia, Blanc de Blancs, Transilvania, Romania

CHAMPAGNE

Taittinger, Brut Reserve, Reims, France

Taittinger, Prestige Rose, Reims, France

G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut, Reims, France

G.H. Mumm Le Rose Brut, Reims, France

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Reims, France

Veuve Clicquot Rose NV, Reims, France

Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, Epernay, France

Moet & Chandon Rosé Imperial, Epernay, France

Dom Perignon, Vintage 2010, Epernay, France

Dom Perignon Rose Vintage 2006, Epernay, France

'I have a passion for saffron, especially when I use it for risotto'

Chef Francesco Castrovillari

Chef in action

Meet Francesco Castrovillari Francesco was born in the south of Italy. He had a passion for cooking ever since childhood, always spending time in the kitchen, observing his mother and grandmother. He discovered and developed his passion for years, enjoying living in an area where people put great value on family meals, cooked with passion. He attended the Sandro Pertini Institute in Brindisi, where he delved into Italian cuisine with all its authentic products and traditional recipes dating since hundreds of years. Now, being Cucina's Chef, he is using his talent and knowledge to prepare the most creative and delicious dishes, inspired by authentic Italian recipes.

Italian food, Italian wines.

Handcrafted with Passion Our team prepares fresh, hand-made pasta every day, offering a variety of shapes, sizes and textures, all made with high quality flour, in order for you to have the real taste of authentic pasta and for us to set the standard for Italian dining. We mix flour, water and eggs with our passion for food and our chef's deep Italian origins, leading to a true gastronomic experience.