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Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Authentic traditional Italian regional cuisine served in a elegant dining atmosphere and extremely reasonably priced. Great Italian food at a great price. Located conveniently at the IP Casino Resort-Spa valet entry in our main lobby.
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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- romantic(22)
- special occasion(20)
- good for groups(13)
- fit for foodies(11)
- notable wine list(8)
- neighborhood gem(5)
Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Italian Cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good restaurant. One of the better casino restaurants. Would highly recommend it while on the Mississippi Gulf Coast."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 2 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Underwhelmed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined on a Monday night so maybe we got the B team? We did not care for the salad being served in a big bowl and the house dressing was not to our liking. The sauce was thick and heavy on the parmagania. The veal marsala was chewy vs tender. Server and aide were just ok...server leaned on the table when speaking...the aide never re-filled my water or my guest's coffee...the decor is a confusing mix of oriental & mediteranian (sp) and the chairs are horribly uncomfortable so bad in fact that we skipped dessert and departed...."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 3 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
SHOULD BE BETTER
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is the second time in a month we've dined there. Unfortunately the criticisms I noted in my last review pretty much still exist. Two of the four entrees were fine (veal parmesan and veal piccata) but the two others (Shrimp Scampi) were less than satsfactory. The pasta was loadeded with an excess of lemon which pretty much ruined the dish. Seems like this restaurant believes excess seasoning or flavoring is the way to go. Last time it was an avalanche of salt and oregano on the side dish (the so called "inspired" vegetables) This time the "inspired' vegetables were served cold. Sent them back to be heated but they returned luke warm at which point we gave up."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 4 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Better than average Casino Dinning!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came to see a show at the IP. The restaurant was more than adequate. Being from the Ny area I am picky about Italian food. I would return again. We made a reservation and had plenty of time to get to the show. Our waiter Miguel was really attentive. Try their white bean soup.
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Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food service slow; chcken parm had been under lights--warm chicken, but cheese was hard; pasta was cold. $17 for six shrimp in the scampi. Hard to believe on the gulf coast. The Olive Garden is a better choice. We will not return."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 6 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"beautiful, quite amazing food but not expensive."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not overly impressed with the food.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was good! I wasn't overly impressed with the food. Stay away from the shrimp parmesan, the sauce clashes heavily with the taste of the shrimp."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The room had a simple but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The room had a simple but elegant Italian ambiance but was a little noisy. The appitizers were very flavorful and served hot as were the entrees. The salad was chilled and well prepared but may have been improved with the addition of Italian peperoncini. The presentation of the entrees was very nice with ample quantities of veal. Unfortunately, the "inspired vegetables" only inspired disdain. Zucchini(?)soaked in an uninspiring tomato sauce laced with an avalanche of oregano and salt. On the bright side, we tasted three different wines and each one was exceleant as was the service. The server (Miguel) was attentive but not overly attentive, good humoured and pleasent. The Spumoni dessert was very nice and left us with a favorable impression"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must do!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First try and it was awesome! Reasonably priced and BIG Salad bowl. A MUST do at the IP Casino Biloxi!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have eaten here many times.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have eaten here many times. The staff is great. The salad they serve along with the roasted tomato spread for their bread is likewise great. However, the chef seems to delight in putting some odd herb or spice in otherwise classic dishes (like eggplant parm) that, rather than enhance, just sticks out leaving the diner wondering "what is that off taste". They used to have excellent osso bucco but they no longer have it on the menu. The shrimp and penne casserole and tortellini bolognese are outstanding. Have never tried their pizza but they may be worth a try. Their wine list is adequate. Overall I give it a B+. Main thing is that it is ALWAYS freezing in there - got to get people back into the casinos."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My fiancee and I came here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My fiancee and I came here and were very pleased. The service was awesome and the food prices were very reasonable. Not only were the prices not jacked way up like most casino eateries, they portions were HUGE! We ate leftover for lunch and dinner the next day. Overall, had a great experience and will never go back to that other Italian restaurant, the OG."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
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Review 12 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We didn't know the area and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We didn't know the area and was told that the IP hotel had great food and bar scence. Costa Cocina was probably some of the best Italian food we have had in awhile, and the best service we had on our trip."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wonderful service, acceptable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful service, acceptable wine list. Sub par food at premium prices."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time ... everyoen in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time ... everyoen in our party raved about their meals ...our server was very helpful and attentive. Prices on menu were very reasonable. I would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We enjoyed the meal but felt
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed the meal but felt neglected because there were not enough servers to give
the attention we thought they should. Our server had so many tables that he could not
even pour our wine when needed. We had to flag someone down. It was not his fault
as they needed more waiters. We will eat there again when we come as we enjoyed it."
the attention we thought they should. Our server had so many tables that he could not
even pour our wine when needed. We had to flag someone down. It was not his fault
as they needed more waiters. We will eat there again when we come as we enjoyed it."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
second time eating at Costa
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"second time eating at Costa Cucina, first time was great loved it. We made a second trip to IP and the antipasti was great again my wife got chicken alfeddo and I got what was supposed to be claims over linguini. the clams were OK but the dish was very oily and so much oregano that it was not eatable
We will be back to try again hope you correct dishes"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
veal marsala: consistently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"veal marsala: consistently excellent; cut-it-with-a-fork tender."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, expansive menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, expansive menu selections. Wonderful service, priced just right. Can't wait to go back"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cost Cucina Scores AGAIN
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our fourth visit and the quality of all elements of the overall dining experience remain high.
The food was plentiful, prepared perfectly, and COULD NOT have been any better.
Our server, Miguel, was (again) the BESET."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is excellent, but a little
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is excellent, but a little dissappointed that the zucchini appetizer was taken off the menu and we ask for a glass of red charbonnet wine and they said they did not serve that there (You have it at the sports bar). Otherwise great value for the money"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 21 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was perfect, every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was perfect, every bite a delicious treat. The service was also excellent, with the waitstaff functioning well as a team to be sure no guest was ever left needing anything. Each server we saw or spoke to that evening was very cordial and attentive; none of them seemed rushed or annoyed to be at work as some servers at other places do. The restaurant itself is beautiful: mood lighting with LED candles everywhere, a rustic Tuscany look inside, comfortable and well-spaced seating arrangements. My only two complaints were the flooring - it is roughly stone-textured and I was wearing heels - and the noise level. There was a lot of excited and/or noisy talking by other patrons in the restaurant. But overall, Costa Cucina is wonderful!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 22 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food great service....thanks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food great service....thanks to the chef, I had the most delicious Pan seared Sea Bass!! Wow..wish I were back to have it right now!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was very nice my husband
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was very nice my husband and I enjoyed it. We had
A great romantic dinner for an early valentines celebration
Food was amazing."
A great romantic dinner for an early valentines celebration
Food was amazing."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was outstanding. The price was very appropriate. The seating and tables seemed appropriate for small people. I am 6'3" and the table was short and a little uncomfortable but it was great for my wife. Service was great. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Prior to the Les Cavaliers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Prior to the Les Cavaliers Mardi Gras Ball, my wife and our quests enjoyed a WONDERFUL meal. The service was the best I have experienced in some time, it must be a lost art these days. The food was perfect and delicious. We will definitely be going back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Linguini and Clams" were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
""Linguini and Clams" were very good. Salad's and Breads were also very good."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 27 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second time we have been here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time we have been here and will definitely come back. One of the entrees the eggplant parmesan was only okay. The linguini and clams with the white sauce is fabulous and after seeing the pizza in the brick oven cooking had to have one for an appetizer and it was just fabulous. Needless to say we had loads of food to bring home for portions are of good size."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
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Review 28 for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food--huge portions (too
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food--huge portions (too big, we only ate a third of our dinner). Terrible loud music in the background."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Costa Cucina Italian Restaurant
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate