Italian Restaurant & Café in Miami

Italian kitchen, curated wines, cocktails & more.

Italian-Inspired Cuisine

We believe in the simple pleasures of life. Good food, fresh ingredients, and comfortable atmosphere. Open seven days a week for lunch, brunch & dinner.

cucina restaurant & bar

Enjoy our Rustic Italian Cooking

Cucina Povera — "the kitchen of the poor" — is a centuries-old Italian culinary philosophy built on the belief that the best food comes from the simplest ingredients, treated with care and respect.

We bring that philosophy to the heart of Coral Gables, Miami. Our kitchen works with fresh, quality ingredients to produce food that honors Italian tradition.

Whether you're joining us for a leisurely brunch, a quick lunch in Coral Gables, or a long Italian dinner in Miami, every seat at Cucina is a place to slow down, connect, and eat well.

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Four plates of pasta at Cucina: one with clams and spaghetti, one with red sauce and gnocchi, one with tagliatelle and olives, and one with shrimp and spaghetti.
Modern bar interior with curved ceiling lights, a marble countertop, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glassware.

Our Menu

Spaghetti pasta topped with grated cheese and black pepper in a white bowl, with a blurred background of a kitchen shelving filled with jars.

Lunch Specials

Our Italian lunch specials combine classic flavors with quality seasonal ingredients.

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Baked chicken Parmesan with melted cheese, served with pasta and mushroom sauce, topped with chopped parsley.

All-Day

Explore our all-day menu featuring Italian flavors, quality ingredients, and a warm atmosphere.

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Stacked slices of French toast topped with blueberries, banana slices, and syrup, served on a black plate.

Brunch

Discover our brunch menu with Italian-inspired dishes, bold flavors, and a mix of savory and indulgent bites.

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Red cocktail in a margarita glass with lime garnish on bar top

Cocktails

Discover classic and modern cocktails, made with premium spirits and served with style.

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Copper mug with a drink, ice, garnish, and black straws on a dark table

daily specials

Happy Hour Every Day from 4–7pm

There is something unspoken about the early hours of the evening, when the pace softens and the conversation begins. At Cucina Povera, we mark that time with our own tradition. Every day from 4pm to 7pm.

$3 Off
Any drink. Cocktails, wine, beer or spirits.

$20 Special
House wine, beer or house liquor paired with any appetizer.

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A wine rack filled with various bottles of wine, including sparkling wine with foil tops, and bottles with screw tops. The bottles are organized on wooden shelves, displayed horizontally.

curated wine experience.

A wine selection that speaks of place and purpose

Our wine list brings together some of the best Italian labels with select bottles from Australia, France, and beyond. From full-bodied reds to crisp, refreshing whites, each wine is chosen to pair seamlessly with our menu and enhance your dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a glass or sharing a bottle, every pour is rooted in quality and intention.

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  • Cucina Povera is an Italian restaurant and café in Coral Gables, Miami. The founders have Australian and Southern Italian roots, and that background shapes everything about how the place runs and what comes out of the kitchen. Simple ingredients, handmade pasta, food cooked the way it was meant to be cooked.

  • Lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week, starting at 8am. That includes specialty coffee in the morning, Italian lunch near Miracle Mile at midday, and dinner in Coral Gables until 10pm Sunday through Wednesday and 11pm Thursday through Saturday. One of the few Italian restaurants in Miami open all day.

  • Yes. Cucina Povera, Italian for "the kitchen of the poor," is built on simple technique and quality ingredients. Pasta is made in house. Dishes like spaghetti alle vongole and gnocchi are cooked straight. Authentic Italian food in Miami, no detours.

  • Every day from 4pm to 7pm. Three dollars off any cocktail, wine, beer, or spirit, and a $20 house drink and appetizer pairing. Daily happy hour at a full-bar Italian restaurant in Coral Gables.

  • Yes. Book a table or join the waitlist on the Reservations page, or order through Online Ordering for Italian food delivery in Coral Gables. The Loyalty Program gives regulars rewards on every visit.

  • 3060 SW 37th Ave #105, Coral Gables, FL 33146. A short drive from the University of Miami, Coconut Grove, Brickell, South Miami, and Miracle Mile. Call at (786) 319-4729 or walk in.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Unique Italian Dining Experience in Coral Gables

Reserve your table today and discover why Cucina Povera is Miami's home for authentic Italian food, handmade pasta, and memorable evenings.

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