Divina Cucina

This restaurant we passed one of our best evenings. Excellent service, great food and the account has not been excessive. The best italian cuisine in California\r \r i traveled extensively in Italy (my family is from Sicily and Rome) and also by Argentina. \r \r Buenos Aires is a little Rome, where I tasted the best Italian food. Argentine people are mostly Italian.\r \r I recommend this place because it has a family atmosphere, and it has given me luck with my future wife. more

OK, so we really wanted to like this place. With the great reviews and cozy atmosphere, we were really looking forward to a nice romantic meal. We were quickly disappointed. Our table was a few inches from another couple. We figured it would be busy on a Saturday night, but somehow the way they were seating tables they managed to squeeze as many people in half of the room. So our romantic dinner was shared with another couple, while we all were confused why half of the room was empty. The service was sadly really bad. Maybe our server was having an off-night, but she was in no mood to take our order, she asked us if she had to tell us the specials and had a judgmental attitude when we didn't order wine. Most disappointing was having an employee lingering over my shoulder as I was filling in the tip on the receipt. The second I closed the book, she grabbed it. Obviously they wanted us out fast! So what was supposed to be a romantic date turned out to be: - cramped and claustrophobic - bothered by a rude server - rushed, as we were thrown in and forced out Oh and the food was pretty blah. The chicken was very dry. In general it was lacking flavor. Won't be going back. more

this is such a great place to go and grab a quick drink, or a drink in general with friends or a date. ive gone numerous times and i live out in pasadena. i prefer going to divina cucina over other resturants that are closer to my home. Pros: great service, arrival of food on time and prompt, Cons: dont have enough money in the bank to eat everyday their more

We were driving back from a weekend away, and needed to pull over so we could feed our kid and recharge — had no clue about the neighborhood and took a chance. The place was packed and we waited a bit, but the host was very receptive and found us a table timely. Food was excellent, and the service was even better. The owner was very personable making rounds to all the tables — even taking a moment to cheer up my son and cut his food into bite-size portions. We'll be back soon after finding this hidden gem. Pros: Food hits the spot — and staff treats you like family Cons: Recommend reservations — popular place, can get packed quick more

This is by far the best restaurant in Montrose. When you walk in you are greated by the owners. Which is rare in LA. The servers are really professional. The food is great and the price is not expensive. I have been a local in Montrose for 13 years and I have eatten at every single restaurant. Nothing compares to this place. Pros: Good service, great food, does not break the bank Cons: Busy on a Friday and Saturday night, Parking. more

I'm from Firenze Italy and new to America. one thing I know is if I'm going to eat Chinese food, I want authentic Chinese making my food. At Divina Cucina, you have Argentinean owners trying to play off being Italian. I am insulted by their claims to Authentic Italian food! Don't you have to be Italian to do that? Food tasted store bought. Nothing good about this place other than it looks pretty at night. Pros: Looks pretty at night Cons: Non Italian more

Great hot bread and bruchetta!\r I want there 10s of times and I still like their food and their quick service! Not roomy but that is OK! \r The owner takes pride of his work. I loved the mozzarella sticks and the fried Calamari!\r \r Pros: Closest Italian to La Canada Cons: parking! more

Our neighbor took us this last weekend for our first time, we were seated promptly and the staff was courteous but not friendly. Seating very cramped and uncomfortable, have a disability and did not have room to move, meaning chairs almost touching. They need to remove one table in lower section to prevent customers and staff from bumping into you while you eat, I was bumped 5 times, wife and friend 3 times. Waitress was a little slow on follow up service. They may have been understaffed. Food was very good and tasteful with a good presentation. Desert was delicious. Wine and coffee was delightful. Cost of dinner was slightly overpriced, this could have been offset by more room and a little friendlier staff. We do not mind paying a little extra if full service is achieved. Would recommend to friends. more

I am a gourmet cook myself. Years ago I lived in Italy and still miss a lot its excellent and down-to-earth trattorias. Divina Cucina has nothing to do with real Italian food. It is a clear American take on it. That means both: non quality ingredients and cooking technics. Appearance is OK, and it is true that Montrose area lacks decent places. However, after I visited the place a few times I stopped going there. Cons: Quality of food more

At Divina Cucina you can't go wrong! This is excellent Italian food, everything on the Menu is delicious.\r The waiters and waitresses make you feel special every time and the atmosphere is just terrific. This place is very romantic and has a great wine menu. You can't go wrong at Divina and the prices are not bad at all for the amount of food you get.\r \r If you are in the Montrose area check out Divina you will be glad you did!\r \r \r Pros: Romantic, Great Service, Super Wine Menu more

Since its initial opening, I've been disappointed by Divina's food and tried it twice during it's first six months of opening and had not dined there again until several months ago. Because of the lovely decor I decided to give Divina one more chance and was STILL disappointed. The decor is beautiful and inviting, but that's where the positives end and the disappointment starts - mainly with the staff's uptight and frantic attitude. Seating was so tightly packed that it made you wonder if they were out of compliance with fire code regulations. The food was greasy but with no flavor and expensive - no different than its initial opening years ago. \r \r The Montrose shopping area where Divina is located has experienced a recent explosion in dining optins, so it's all the more easier to permanently write off Divina from my list of dining choices. Pros: tasteless greasy food Cons: uptight service, crowded seating more

As the other reviewers have said, the area doesn't offer a lot of high-end eateries. Divina is a small place, and the wait can be daunting, but well worth it. Last trip, I had the chicken gorgonzola, which was great - large portions and very tasty. My wife had the lobster ravioli and loved it as well. We got out under $40, completely satisified with the food, service and the overall experience. Definitely a place I like to frequent. Pros: Great food Cons: Very busy, parking more

We are locals and eat at Divina on occasion. We don't eat there as often over the last few years because it just isn't quite as excellent as in the past. They have done a nice job of redecorating the facility, but I wish it could be a little bigger.\r \r There seems to be a disconnect in the service. The owner can be a little cold at times, but maybe it takes that kind of person to run a tight ship. That attitude seemed to spread throughout the staff and was not a personal experience. It was a long night, I put our name in at 6:15, we were seated at 7:45 and we ate at around 8:30. It was slightly frustrating.\r \r The food was good, so that helped us get through the night. The prices have been raised that take an additional benefit away from the eatery. As an overall review. I am just not pleased with the dining experience. I just think it has lost some of it's operational charm and intimacy of what made it special years ago.\r Pros: Nice remodel, menu items are good, local Cons: prices have gone up, cold service (not quite rude), cramped, parking, more

Divina Cucina has the best Italian food in town! My boyfriend and I always get a ceasar salad and their specialty soup..the soups are always delicious. The atmosphere is nice and romantic and is perfect after a long week of school and work. Highly recommended and friendly staff. Tiramisu is to die for!!! Pros: food, atmosphere Cons: parking more

My favorite part of going to Divina is that I am almost always greeted by the owners of this establishment. The food is great and the price is within budget. This place is very well decorated and is amazingly welcoming. Pros: romantic, cozy, homey more

The Montrose area doesnt have a lot of elegant areas to eat in. Divina gives you a place to go to when there is a special event taken place or just to pop into when youre feeling casual. It offers a high scale and casual place to eat. The food is wonderful, the service is professional, and the ambience is so lovely. Its my favorite place to go eat Italian. The price is right for this little package of elegance. OH.please dont forget the great lunch specials that includes soup or salad. You gotta check it out! Pros: Food, Ambience, Wine list more

I have lived in the area for many years an began coming to Divina regularly for at least 4 years. The service and hospitality are always good, but I was surprised by the recent increase in prices. I think $16 for chicken is a little high for a small neighborhood restaurant. Despite this fact, I still think it is properly the best restaurant in the area with a respectable wine list. Pros: service, decor Cons: prices more

Nicest, most elegant restaurant in the area that is still good to go with friends and family. Te service is great. Food is excellent and the specials are always great. Price is just about right for what you get. Pros: Food, Food, Food more

Divina Cucina is a very elegant restaurant and is fancy as well. The portions are ""okay"", but not as ""Italian"" as many other restaurants....It is still very delicious Pros: food, environment Cons: , price more

Divina Cucina is the only real ""white apron"" elegant restaurant in the area, though it's not all *that* elegant. A great place to take friends or family. They have a great wine selection and the dishes are all above average but somewhat pricey. The seafood dishes are excellent as are their appetizers. Portions are generous. Service is excellent. Parking can be a problem. Pros: good wine list, nice atmosphere, broad menu Cons: parking, somewhat pricey more