We had lunch here one Sunday a few months ago and were very disappointed. The food was very over priced for what it was. My pasta was plain with no sauce and a few ordinary beans thrown through it - and that was about $20 from memory! The service was strange - even rude. The waiter (maybe the owner?) asked if he could get us drinks and we replied "yes please." He took two table member's drink orders and left without even getting the rest! We waited a very long time for our two drinks. After bringing the two people their drinks he left again and was no where to be seen again, so the others had to wait ages for their drinks! The food took ages to arrive too. Our garlic bread arrived burnt. We considered leaving while we were there but we stuck it out. This place is strange and not at all worth the money they charge. The best thing about it is the laugh we get thinking back at how terrible it was and how the guy just left us mid-order! Never going back.

A place to relax and enjoy the excellent Italian food. We've been going to Cucina Cortesi since they opened a couple years ago and have not been disappointed. The homemade gnocchi is excellent. Try their version of tiramasu with the black cherries and dark chocolate. Excellent!! The best Italian we've found on the Central Coast.

Approximate cost: $20

the italian food here is good. the pastas are especially good. i had the veal pasta and tiramisu for dessert which was excellent. service was quirky but good. and prices were not cheap but fair for the quality of food

Approximate cost: $25-30