Cuchi Cuchi
Cambridge, MA 02139-3509
Phone: (617) 864-2929
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Windsor Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11pm , Bar open til 12:30am
Editorial Review for Cuchi Cuchi – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
A glass brick wall between the dining room and bar produces space for two different scenes, one focused on food, the other on chatter. The decor mixes design cliches -- half Art Nouveau bistro, half PoMo bar -- but decorating sins are swept away by convivial drinking and dining.
The Food
Cuchi Cuchi points to tapas dining for its inspiration, and a handful of dishes (garlic shrimp, grilled asparagus) are classic. But most plates show more finesse than your average Spanish bar food. A couple of plates per person makes for a fine meal; it's up to you if you're willing to share the braised duck shank or the fruit-stuffed pork tenderloin slices with your tablemates. The wine list is artfully chosen, and the designated driver can drink sparkling Normandy cider.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWith an extensive selection of signature cocktails there's room to choose--hand-muddled with fresh fruit and herbs, the strawberry basil martini can't be missed.
User Reviews for Cuchi Cuchi
03/17/2008 Posted by LauraandFriends
On Sat. I had planned to have a wonderful evening at Cuchi Cuchi for my husband's birthday. This did not happen. I'm quite disappointed at what happened and the lack of response from management. I discovered Cuchi Cuchi with friends a few weeks ago, and was captured by the ambiance that night. Sat. night was completely the opposite, if it was my 1st visit, it surely would have been my last! We arrived at 7:30pm and were told the wait was an hr. All evening long we watched people who came in after us be seated... we inquired with your hostesses thru out the evening the status for our party. We were told 'just another 20 minutes' after 1 hr. After 2 hrs we were told we were the next four top... and we were given bar snacks and a basket of bread. After 2 hrs and 15 mins, we watched another party of 4 who came in 1 hr after us be seated & give the 'okay' sign to the hostess.... 3 hours and 8 minutes later at 10:38pm at last we were seated. We ordered 10 different items from the menu, drinks from the bar, and we were rushed by 11:15 to order whatever else we may want because alas the kitchen was closing... we ordered drinks, cappuccino's, birthday dessert & song for our table. At 12:06, Valet was bringing my car up. Imagine that, a 3 hr and 8 min. wait for 1 hr and 28 mins of what was supposed to be a wonderful birthday evening for my husband. It was ruined, far from wonderful & completely disappointing. The waitress Melissa was quite charming and was the best part of the evening... she was the only one who cared and tried to make up for what happened. Not an owner, or a manager took the time to care or to come apologize for the inconvenience and the mismanagement from your hostess station. Cuchi Cuchi may be a beautiful place but I am completely disappointed in the less than adequate wait and treatment we received on Sat, March 15th
Pros: Unique & Beautiful Place
Cons: No place is worth a 3 hr wait!!!! Poorly Managed Hostess Station
02/18/2008 Posted by bunheads
This is a really fun place for a date or a small group dinner party. The atmosphere is fabulous! There is a really great selection of drinks and small plate dishes. We have been here a couple of times and had a few amazing experiences and a few pretty good ones. It seems the kitchen can be a bit inconsistent, as we have had the same dishes and they have ranged from tasting out of this world to overcooked. The service is the same, sometimes they are spot on and sometimes they make you feel that they just wished you had never walked in the door. Nevertheless, I would definitely recommend giving this place a shot. And if your first experience isn't amazing, go back, because Cuchi Cuchi is bound to impress.
Pros: Fun atmosphere and great food and drink selection.
Cons: The service is inconsistent.
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