Lucca Restaurant

Warren

5.0

There is a reason why this place is so popular. We went on a Thursday night. My girlfriend who's lived in Florence fell in love with this place. Smaller resto which exudes warmth & friendly feeling. You can easily tell that they have their regulars. Shout out to Mike & Peter for making the experience exceptional. We listened to suggestions, easy dialogue. This food isn't obnoxious but just great quality ingredients. My gf started with the zucchini blossoms which were in season. Lightly breaded, wonderfully seasoned with ricotta inside. A wow. I had the calamari, Lightly breaded great seasoning so you could actually taste the calamari.
For our mains I had the lamb with pappadeli noodles & mushroom. I had to ask for extra bread to wipe the bowl clean. A huge wow!
My gf had the gnocchi with sausage. She loved it.
There was no room for dessert.
A great night & absolutely we will be back!!

Alberto

5.0

I randomly chose an Italian restaurant in Little Italy & stumbled upon Lucca. I have to say that it was beyond my expectations & according to my father who is here on vacation from Australia, it was one of the best Italian cuisine he ever tasted. We had calamari fritti, linguini di mare & grilled veal steak. Exceptional. I overheard the next table comment on the calamari: best tasting calamari ever, crunchy on the outside involving a tasty & soft calamari in the inside. We had tiramisu & pistachio ice-cream for dessert. The ice-cream was top... so creamy & rich in pistachio flavor. Truly taste like premium homemade & not commercial type of ice-cream. The service was friendly & I recommend to make a booking as it filled up in the Thursday evening. I was lucky to have a table without reservation.

Umesh

5.0

One of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal, perfect for relaxed night out, with excellent Italian food.
We came here for dinner & really enjoyed the meal. The bread was so fresh. We started with the Calamari, which was nice & crispy, delicious. We ordered the Seafood linguini, came with mussels, clams, scallops & a few large shrimps, in an olive oil sauce, oh so good.
The restaurant has a nice ambiance, clean & nicely decorated. The staff are very friendly & helpful.

Billy

4.0

Lucca in Little Italy was our first dinner in Montréal. It set the bar high for everything that followed.

The place was packed on arrival - reservation recommended. The menu is concise & confident, with daily specials worth paying attention to.

We started with three appetizers. The calamari was crispy with the perfect crunch - a strong opener. The grilled octopus was well executed, cut & served over a purée. Delicious, though I would have loved more octopus & less accompaniment. The standout of the three was the zucchini blossoms - a daily special, filled with creamy ricotta. Heavenly bites that only appear in spring. Order them without hesitation if they're on.

For mains, the lamb chops surprised me. I don't typically enjoy lamb - the gamey taste usually puts me off. Not here. Beautifully cooked, incredibly flavourful, & not a trace of gaminess. A genuine convert moment. We also shared a half order of the seafood linguine - perfectly cooked pasta with shrimp, scallops, & mussels. Exactly what it should be.

Dessert was the tiramisu & pistachio gelato. The gelato in particular - rich, creamy, & the kind of thing you'll think about all summer.

An incredible meal from start to finish. Lucca is a must when visiting Montréal.

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Esther

5.0

A beautifully relaxed lunch at Luca - the kind of place that feels effortlessly alive.

The space is intimate, yet filled with a soft buzz of conversation & warmth. Sunlight, fresh flowers, & the gentle rhythm of service set the tone the moment you walk in.

We started with a comforting soup & perfectly crisp calamari, followed by a rich, creamy pasta that felt both indulgent & refined. The grilled chicken was simple but executed just right - tender, juicy, & full of flavor. Paired with a glass of red, everything came together seamlessly.

It's not a large space, but that's exactly its charm - lively, welcoming, & quietly elegant. A spot that doesn't try too hard, yet gets everything right. Definitely one to return to.

Enzo

5.0

Chic atmosphere, refined service, & excellent food.

I'm not very used to dining at upscale restaurants here in Montreal yet, but I would confidently recommend this one. It feels like an authentic Italian kitchen, with a well-crafted menu & service that matches the experience.

I ordered the pasta with ragù - excellent. The fried calamari was also very good.

Don

5.0

nice place food is good labm chops & tha calamari

Ludovic

5.0

Top notch, the food was very good. Fried calamari & linguine

Home

5.0

Lucca is truly a place where you get what you pay for - quality fish, meat, pasta, & impeccable service. After visiting for the second time, it has officially earned a spot as one of my top Italian restaurants for fish & pasta.

The service is consistently spot-on: attentive, welcoming, & always ready to enhance the dining experience. Yet, it's the food that speaks volumes. From the moment you taste the in-house bread, you know you're in trouble - it's so good you'll want to eat it all.

The crispy, tender calamari tastes incredibly fresh, & the house-made pappardelle is paired thoughtfully with its accompaniments. The cioppino was so flavorful I could have ordered a cup of the broth to go, while the lamb chops were cooked to absolute perfection. Every sauce tasted as fresh as possible, elevating each dish.

Lucca has become my go-to spot when I'm craving authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine. & don't skip dessert - the homemade tiramisu & pistachio ice cream are simply to die for.

Jean-Philippe

5.0

One of the best place for business lunch in Little Italy! Friendly service & great dishes ! Calamari are out of this world !