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Cucina & Co

325 New St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 5 people

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325 New St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9530 5324
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cucina & Co

Cucina & Co brings lively neighborhood trattoria energy to Brighton with blistering wood-fired crusts, handmade pasta, and cellar pours of regional Barbera. Regulars know owner Peter glides through the dining room checking tables, steering orders, and keeping service moving without fuss. Kitchen flexibility runs deep—every pasta sauce adapts easily to strict low-FODMAP needs without sacrificing bite or depth. Platters of blistered focaccia with zucchini and prosciutto start things off right before bowls of hand-rolled casarecce alla Norma or spicy soppressa diavola land hot. Dinners wrap around tables lingering over house-piped ricotta cannoli alongside chilled limoncello spritzes.

  • Hands-on floor hospitality: The owner personally checks on every table to supervise service, suggest wine pairings, and guide orders.
  • Wood-fired pies and fresh pasta: Wood-fired blistered crusts and house-made pastas like casarecce alla Norma take center stage.
  • Allium-free custom pasta options: Sauces can be modified on request to accommodate strict garlic- and onion-free dining without compromising depth.
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Reasons to Choose Cucina & Co

Why Brighton diners choose Cucina & Co for authentic Italian dining and celebratory gatherings.

  • Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza & Handmade Pasta

    Pizzas feature perfectly blistered wood-fired crusts and balanced toppings, from speck and funghi to the chef's special, paired with regional Italian wines.

    Full of flavour and worth re-visiting was the Funghi and Speck. Mild, tasty and the wood-fired crust was delicious.

    Martin G

  • FODMAP-Friendly Pasta Customization

    The kitchen readily modifies dishes to accommodate strict dietary needs, including preparing any pasta order without garlic or onion for low-FODMAP dining.

    any of the pasta dishes can be made without garlic and onion which is great news for people with FODMAP allergies

    JEFFA D

  • Warm, Individualized Hospitality

    Attentive and genuine front-of-house staff ensure guests feel unhurried, comfortable, and personally cared for throughout their meal.

    It feels like dining with friends while enjoying exceptional Italian cuisine.

    Flavio Roccasalva

  • Personal Owner Floor Presence

    The host and owner maintain an active floor presence across every table, recommending regional dishes and supervising seamless service.

    Peter (the owner, we assume) glides around the restaurant, checking in on each and every table. Anticipating your questions, making suggestions, supervising an amazing staff.

    Lori Perry

  • Seamless Group & Family Celebrations

    From multigenerational Sunday lunches to milestone birthdays, the trattoria comfortably caters to large groups with generous courses and attentive wine pairing.

    8 of us for Sunday lunch and we could not have been happier.

    Tony Spencer

  • Multi-Generational & Discerning Approval

    Generous menus, attentive pacing, and a welcoming environment ensure both young children and discerning family members leave completely satisfied.

    As a very fussy Italian family, Cucina and Co does it the best.

    Georgia Taranto

Authentic wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas crafted with regional Italian ingredients

  • Funghi and Speck Pizza

    Full of flavour and worth re-visiting was the Funghi and Speck. Mild, tasty and the wood-fired crust was delicious.

    Martin G

  • Casarecce alla Norma

    Our delicious and satisfying meal consisted of the Casarecce alla Norma, Cotoletta, and the San Daniele Pizza, followed by a perfect Ricotta Cannoli for dessert.

    Mario Pantano

  • Diavola Pizza

    The Diavola was spicy soppressa and warm and cheesy and very nice too.

    Martin G

  • Linguine Marinara

    Buffalo pizza and Linguine marinara both on point. Each stood well in their own, paired nicely with imported Italian wines.

    jason thomas

Other favorites

Authentic desserts and signature drinks to round out your meal

  • Cannoli

    The cannolis are, by far, better than any you can get within a 100km radius (yes, better than any in Carlton or Footscray!)

    Lori Perry

  • Panacotta

    The panacotta desert was one of the best I've had

    David Roberts

  • Limoncello Spritz

    And kudos to the barman for the excellent limoncello spritz!

    Mario Pantano

  • Tiramisu

    My partner had the Tiramisu, served in a glass jar. It was really light and subtle.

    Two Sheds

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service moments and tailored hospitality that elevate your dining experience

  • Hands-on Owner Table Visits

    The host and owner circulates throughout the dining room across tables, anticipating questions, checking on guests, and making dish recommendations.

  • FODMAP-Friendly Pasta Adaptations

    The kitchen accommodates FODMAP and allium sensitivities by offering to prepare any pasta dish without garlic and onion.

  • Custom Celebration Touches

    The staff accommodates milestone events with personalized touches, including preparing custom off-menu desserts for birthday celebrations upon request.

  • Guided Italian Wine Pairings

    Staff provides informed regional Italian wine pairings to match specific pizza and pasta courses, such as pairing Italian Vermentino with dining selections.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for your visit to Cucina & Co

  • Customise Pastas for FODMAP Needs

    If you require allium-free meals, inform your server when seated; the kitchen can prepare any of the pasta dishes without garlic and onion to accommodate strict FODMAP diets.

  • Plan Ahead for Peak Weekend Sittings

    Saturday evenings draw high dining room and delivery volume, so book in advance or consider visiting during quieter lunch or weekday sittings if you prefer a calmer pace.

  • Ask for Personalized Dish & Wine Pairings

    Take advantage of the floor presence of the owner and attentive floor team, who regularly circulate table-to-table to suggest dish pairings and regional Italian wines.

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