Authentic Italian.
Three Generations
of Tradition.

Our Story

Three Generations of Passion for Italian Cooking

La Cucina was born in 1987 when Rosa and Marco Ferretti left Naples with nothing but their family recipes and a dream. In a small dining room on Main Street, they cooked the dishes they grew up eating — slow ragù, hand-rolled pasta, wine from their hometown.

Today, their granddaughter Sofia carries the torch. Every dish is still made from scratch. The pasta dough is mixed each morning. The ragù simmers for six hours. Some things don't need to change.

"The tagliatelle ragù was the best pasta we've had outside of Italy. The room feels like you're actually in Rome. We'll be back for every anniversary."

"We hosted our company dinner here for 12 people. Sofia personally made sure every dietary need was handled. Flawless from start to finish."

"I'm Italian and I'm picky. This is the real thing. The tiramisù tastes exactly like my grandmother's. A gem in Waco."

Gatherings & Events

Host Your Next Event at La Cucina

Our private dining room seats up to 40 guests and is available for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate lunches, and holiday parties.

Hours

Tuesday – Thursday: 5pm – 9:30pm

Friday – Saturday: 5pm – 10:30pm

Sunday: 4pm – 9pm

Monday: Closed

Location

456 Vine Street

Waco, TX 76701

Free parking in the lot behind

Valet available Friday & Saturday

Reservations

(555) 312-8844

reservations@lacucina.com

Walk-ins welcome when available

Large parties (8+) call ahead

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible

Gluten-free options available

Ask your server about allergens

Highchairs available

From Our Kitchen