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 offers a new way of experiencing Italian food, highlighting some dishes that are rooted in tradition, while others 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 do everything to make you feel as if you are in a Tuscany decor, in your home away from home.

Opening Hours
Monday-Saturday: 12.30 - 22.00

Sunday: 16.00 - 22.00

Lunch & Dinner

ANTIPASTI

CARPACCIO DI MANZO

Rucola, grana, tartufo aioli e granella di nocciole Beef* carpaccio, arugula, truffle e alioli, parmesan cheese, toasted hazelnut

POLPO* ALLA GRIGLIA

Con insalata di verdurine, pomodori confit e olive taggiasche Grilled octopus*, marinated vegetables, tomatoes confit, Taggiasche olives

BURRATA

Pomodorini assortiti e olio al basilico Burrata cheese, assorted cherry tomatoes, basil oil

TARTAR DIN TONNO

Crema di avocado, uova di salmone Tuna tartare*, avocado cream, salmon caviar

SALATA MISTA CON SALMONE MARINATO ALLA SOIA

Salsa di agrumi con soia, semi di sesamo Grilled salmon*, citrus soy dressing, sesame seeds

DOLCI

TORTA SBRISOLONA CON LAMPONI E GELATO ALLA VANIGLIA

Warm almond and raspberry pie ,vanilla ice cream

TIRAMISU MONTATO A TAVOLA

Table side TIRAMISU

TORTA PIEMONTESE* CON SALSA DI NOCI `CARAMELLATE

Hazelnut cake,walnut caramel sauce

PANNA COTTA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO, SORBETTO AL LAMPONE

Berry panna cotta, raspberry sorbet

TORTA CAPRESE, CON SALSA ALLA VANIGLIA, PANNA MONTATA

Warm chocolate and almond cake, vanilla sauce, Chantilly cream

JW CHEESECAKE*, SALSA DI FRUTTI DI BOSCO

JW Cheesecake, berry sauce

PIZZA

DIAVOLA

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, spicy salami

PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, ham, mushrooms

QUATTRO FORMAGGI

Mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, parmesan

NAPOLI

Tomatoes sauce, cherry tomatoes, bu alo mozzarella, basil

QUATTRO STAGIONI

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

VEGETARIANA

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, grilled seasonal vegetables, pine nuts

CAFFEE D'ALTRO

ESPRESSO

CAPPUCCINO

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

HOT TEA

Ask your waiter for today's selection

CAFFÈ CORRETTO

Espresso with Sambuca

PASTA

GNOCCHI SALSICCIA, ZUCCHINE E ZAFFERANO

Gnocchi* with sausages, zucchini and saffron

CAVATELLI AI FRUTTI DI MARE

Cavatelli Pasta with seafood*

TORTELLONI* RICOTTA E TARTUFO

Con zabaione salato, crema parmigiano e basilico Tortelloni filled with riccota cheese and tru es, salted zabaione, basil and parmesan cream

RISOTTO ALLA RAPA ROSSA

Burrata e porro croccante Beetroot risotto, Burrata cheese and crispy leek

TAGLIATELLE ALFREDO

Con funghi misti Tagliatelle Alfredo, assorted mushrooms*

SPAGHETTI* CARBONARA DELLO CHEF

Spaghette Carbonara, chef version

CLASSICI

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

ZUPPE

CACCIUCCO CLASSICO* ALLA LIVORNESE

Traditional Livorno seafood soup*

MINESTRONE

Con verdure di stagione e pesto di basilico Minestrone soup, seasonal vegetables and pesto

PEPATA DI COZZE

Al vino bianco e pomodorini con crostini Fresh mussels, white wine, cheery tomatoes ,crispy bread

ITALIAN DESSERT COCKTAILS

FRANGELICO AFFOGATO

Frangelico I Espresso I vanilla ice cream

ESPRESSO MARTINI

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

ITALIAN SORBETTO

Amaretto | lemon sorbet | vanilla ice cream | bitter Amaretto

SECONDI DI CARNE

PETTO D’ANATRA

Con crema di pastinaca e asparagi alla griglia, salsa d’arancia Pan seared duck* breast, parsnip cream, grilled asparagus, orange sauce

STRACCETTI DI MANZO*

Filetto di manzo saltati, con Marsala, rucola e scaglie di grana Pan fried beef* fillet in Marsala wine, arugula, parmesan shaving

POLLETTO AL FORNO

Con patate al prezzemolo, crema di peperoni arrosto Oven roasted spring chicken*, potatoes with parsley, bell peppers cream

COSTOLETTA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE

Herb crusted veal* rack Milanese style, lemon and summer salad

SECRETO DI MAIALE IBERICO,GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA, 82 LEI PATATA DOLCE

Iberico porc* steak, gnocchi alla Romana, sweet potato

PESCE ALLA GRIGLIA

ORATA O SPIGOLA

Sea Bream or Sea Bass

ROMBO

Turbot

TRANCIO DI 80 LEI SALMONE*

Salmon steak*

TONNO

Tuna* Steak

GAMBERONI

Jumbo* Prawns

CALAMARI

Calamari*

CONTORNI

MELANZANE AL FUNGHETTO

Sautéed eggplant with cherry tomatoes

ZUCCHINI ALLA POVERELLA E PEPERONI ARROSTO, PANE PROFUMATO

Pan fried zucchini and roasted bell pepper, herb crumble

ASPARAGI ALLA GRIGLIA

Grilled asparagus

PATATE NOVELLE SALTATE AL ROSMARINO

Oven roasted new potatoes, rosemary

INSALATA POMODORINI E CIPOLLA ROSSA

Mixed tomatoes and red onion salad

PURE DI CAVOLFIORE ARROSTITO CON NOCI

Roasted cauliflower puree, walnuts

Lunch & Dinner

ANTIPASTI

CARPACCIO DI MANZO

Rucola, grana, tartufo aioli e granella di nocciole Beef* carpaccio, arugula, truffle e alioli, parmesan cheese, toasted hazelnut

POLPO* ALLA GRIGLIA

Con insalata di verdurine, pomodori confit e olive taggiasche Grilled octopus*, marinated vegetables, tomatoes confit, Taggiasche olives

BURRATA

Pomodorini assortiti e olio al basilico Burrata cheese, assorted cherry tomatoes, basil oil

TARTAR DIN TONNO

Crema di avocado, uova di salmone Tuna tartare*, avocado cream, salmon caviar

SALATA MISTA CON SALMONE MARINATO ALLA SOIA

Salsa di agrumi con soia, semi di sesamo Grilled salmon*, citrus soy dressing, sesame seeds

DOLCI

TORTA SBRISOLONA CON LAMPONI E GELATO ALLA VANIGLIA

Warm almond and raspberry pie ,vanilla ice cream

TIRAMISU MONTATO A TAVOLA

Table side TIRAMISU

TORTA PIEMONTESE* CON SALSA DI NOCI `CARAMELLATE

Hazelnut cake,walnut caramel sauce

PANNA COTTA AI FRUTTI DI BOSCO, SORBETTO AL LAMPONE

Berry panna cotta, raspberry sorbet

TORTA CAPRESE, CON SALSA ALLA VANIGLIA, PANNA MONTATA

Warm chocolate and almond cake, vanilla sauce, Chantilly cream

JW CHEESECAKE*, SALSA DI FRUTTI DI BOSCO

JW Cheesecake, berry sauce

PIZZA

DIAVOLA

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, spicy salami

PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, ham, mushrooms

QUATTRO FORMAGGI

Mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, parmesan

NAPOLI

Tomatoes sauce, cherry tomatoes, bu alo mozzarella, basil

QUATTRO STAGIONI

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

VEGETARIANA

Mozzarella, tomatoes sauce, grilled seasonal vegetables, pine nuts

CAFFEE D'ALTRO

ESPRESSO

CAPPUCCINO

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

HOT TEA

Ask your waiter for today's selection

CAFFÈ CORRETTO

Espresso with Sambuca

PASTA

GNOCCHI SALSICCIA, ZUCCHINE E ZAFFERANO

Gnocchi* with sausages, zucchini and saffron

CAVATELLI AI FRUTTI DI MARE

Cavatelli Pasta with seafood*

TORTELLONI* RICOTTA E TARTUFO

Con zabaione salato, crema parmigiano e basilico Tortelloni filled with riccota cheese and tru es, salted zabaione, basil and parmesan cream

RISOTTO ALLA RAPA ROSSA

Burrata e porro croccante Beetroot risotto, Burrata cheese and crispy leek

TAGLIATELLE ALFREDO

Con funghi misti Tagliatelle Alfredo, assorted mushrooms*

SPAGHETTI* CARBONARA DELLO CHEF

Spaghette Carbonara, chef version

CLASSICI

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

ZUPPE

CACCIUCCO CLASSICO* ALLA LIVORNESE

Traditional Livorno seafood soup*

MINESTRONE

Con verdure di stagione e pesto di basilico Minestrone soup, seasonal vegetables and pesto

PEPATA DI COZZE

Al vino bianco e pomodorini con crostini Fresh mussels, white wine, cheery tomatoes ,crispy bread

ITALIAN DESSERT COCKTAILS

FRANGELICO AFFOGATO

Frangelico I Espresso I vanilla ice cream

ESPRESSO MARTINI

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

ITALIAN SORBETTO

Amaretto | lemon sorbet | vanilla ice cream | bitter Amaretto

SECONDI DI CARNE

PETTO D’ANATRA

Con crema di pastinaca e asparagi alla griglia, salsa d’arancia Pan seared duck* breast, parsnip cream, grilled asparagus, orange sauce

STRACCETTI DI MANZO*

Filetto di manzo saltati, con Marsala, rucola e scaglie di grana Pan fried beef* fillet in Marsala wine, arugula, parmesan shaving

POLLETTO AL FORNO

Con patate al prezzemolo, crema di peperoni arrosto Oven roasted spring chicken*, potatoes with parsley, bell peppers cream

COSTOLETTA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE

Herb crusted veal* rack Milanese style, lemon and summer salad

SECRETO DI MAIALE IBERICO,GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA, 82 LEI PATATA DOLCE

Iberico porc* steak, gnocchi alla Romana, sweet potato

PESCE ALLA GRIGLIA

ORATA O SPIGOLA

Sea Bream or Sea Bass

ROMBO

Turbot

TRANCIO DI 80 LEI SALMONE*

Salmon steak*

TONNO

Tuna* Steak

GAMBERONI

Jumbo* Prawns

CALAMARI

Calamari*

CONTORNI

MELANZANE AL FUNGHETTO

Sautéed eggplant with cherry tomatoes

ZUCCHINI ALLA POVERELLA E PEPERONI ARROSTO, PANE PROFUMATO

Pan fried zucchini and roasted bell pepper, herb crumble

ASPARAGI ALLA GRIGLIA

Grilled asparagus

PATATE NOVELLE SALTATE AL ROSMARINO

Oven roasted new potatoes, rosemary

INSALATA POMODORINI E CIPOLLA ROSSA

Mixed tomatoes and red onion salad

PURE DI CAVOLFIORE ARROSTITO CON NOCI

Roasted cauliflower puree, walnuts

'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.