Cuculia’s Cuisine
Contemporary Cuisine in Florence Between Technique and Memory
At Cuculia, in the heart of Florence, contemporary cuisine is born from the encounter between technique, memory and research. A culinary language that brings together Latin American heritage, French rigor, the sensibility of Spanish avant-garde cuisine and seasonal Italian ingredients, while maintaining a constant dialogue with Tuscan gastronomic tradition.
Each creation seeks harmony between flavors, acidity, temperatures and textures, allowing technique to enhance the authenticity of every ingredient without ever overpowering it. A cuisine built on detail, crafted to leave a deep and recognizable memory
Fusion as Dialogue
Our idea of fusion goes beyond the blending of ingredients and cultures. It is a dialogue that shapes the very way the table is experienced: each tasting journey is designed to welcome different dietary preferences and sensibilities — vegetarian, vegan or omnivorous — without ever compromising quality, depth of flavor or the overall dining experience.
At Cuculia, contemporary cuisine becomes a meeting place where cultures, sensibilities and people sharing the same table naturally come together.
Fermentation, Research and Seasonality
Seasonality guides every creation. The menus evolve following the natural rhythm of ingredients through research, technique and a dedicated study of fermentation, one of the most distinctive elements of Cuculia’s contemporary cuisine.
Fresh kombucha crafted according to chef Oliver Betancourt’s recipes, together with koji, garum, kimchi and house-fermented sauces, represent some of the most distinctive expressions of his gastronomic research.
Fermented elements are woven seamlessly into the dishes, enhancing aromas, acidity and layers of flavor with natural elegance, defining characteristics of Oliver Betancourt’s culinary signature
The Dining Experience and Wine Pairings
The experience continues in the dining room, where maître and sommelier Roberta Del Prete guides each tasting journey through a narrative that creates a natural dialogue between guest and kitchen.
Wine also becomes an integral part of the experience: every pairing is carefully designed to accompany, enhance or contrast the dish, bringing forward its balance, depth and aromatic identity.
The wine list is the result of years of careful selection, shaped through the research of wineries and winemakers who share the same vision of authenticity, craftsmanship and respect for raw ingredients.
Soft lighting, the rhythm of service and the intimacy of the space transform dinner into an immersive experience, deeply personal and difficult to find elsewhere in Florence.