Located in the heart of Montreal's charming Little Italy district, the Restaurant Lucca serves market-fresh Italian cuisine. Lucca specializes in a wide range of fine gourmet dishes like fresh pasta (a popular choice: seafood linguine), seafood, risotto, veal chops, filet mignon and grilled fish. Lucca details its menu on a chalkboard since the dishes change according to market availability.
Reviews describe Lucca as an authentic upscale Italian spot in Little Italy where guests celebrate fresh pasta, seafood and meat dishes, a warm, convivial atmosphere, and service that many find attentive and knowledgeable. Standout selections often mentioned include seafood linguine, octopus, lamb chops, pappardelle, and the house bread, with tiramisu and pistachio ice cream noted for dessert and a well curated wine list praised for pairing with the menu. The setting is described as cozy and refined, sometimes bustling or tightly spaced, with reservations suggested to avoid delays. While the overall impression is highly favorable and Lucca is regarded among the citys best Italian restaurants, a few reviews point to occasional inconsistencies in service or value, such as billing for larger portions without clear consent or meals that are lukewarm. Taken together, the reviews portray Lucca as a top choice for authentic Italian cuisine in Montreal, delivering high quality flavors, a strong wine program, and a welcoming atmosphere that invites repeat visits.
I was excited to come after seeing overwhelmingly positive reviews, but our visit fell a bit short. The menu features pasta specials that change regularly, & we tried two of them. Both were quite salty, the gnocchi with sausage in tomato sauce was underwhelming, & the veal & spinach ragu felt dry.
Maybe we came on an off night, but the food didn't live up to the expectations set by the reviews.
Absolutely delightful, food is fantastic perfectly balanced & seasoned. I had the gnocchi with sausage, I was a little nervous as sometimes sausage can be overpowering but it had the perfect flavor & amount. Service is attentive, we were treated as though we were his only table even though the restaurant was full. We were there for our anniversary & in our 36 years this stands out as the best experience all around. We are not from the area or this would be a regular spot for us!
Mar 18, 2026
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The restaurant is small, feels like you're sharing the seat with others & I didn't like that there was no menu at the table. The gnocchi, however, were excellent.
First stop on our trip to Montreal. Came recommended as a classic Italian spot with great food. Wanted to love this place, but sadly it was very disappointing on all fronts. The menu was a basic assortment of Italian classics, which would/could have been great if the food was tasty-but it was not. Everything was lukewarm, including the service. Octopus with chickpea puree was bland, salad was just arugula poorly dressed with some Parmesan slabs on top, & the gnocchi special had so much flour in the dough it was difficult to eat. For the money it should have been great. Unfortunately that was not the case.
The service, food & atmosphere were perfect. Anthony picked the perfect wine to accompany our excellent dishes. I strongly recommend the espresso martini as a cocktail. The appetizers, fig filled with cheese & wrapped in prosciutto, was amazing ss was the Burretta & pomodoro tomato. The gnocchi was the best I've ever had. My partners tagliatelle with lamb ragu was exceptional.
Service impeccable Good atmosphère Food: we enjoyed fried calamari & figs appetaizers, also liked gnocchi, while a little disappoonted by linguine pescatore, overcooked pasta & seafood with a buttery taste. Good whine reccomanded by the waiter Good experience afterall, we'll go back !
Sep 14, 2024
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Can't say enough about the food, especially their homemade gnocchi. Great dining experience & the staff were super friendly. Will definitely come back next time we're in Montreal.
Excellent food, friendly service, great menu choices. We started with fried calamari & grilled octopus. It was fresh & delicious. As for the main course I had the filet mignon it was amazing & my better half had the gnocchi, he loved it, it's handmade by their chef! I recommend this place.
A magical moment for my date & me last night. We enjoyed the veal, gnocchi, & chocolate fondant, all of which were delicious & delicately prepared, providing a comforting experience. The key to our enjoyment was the variety that encourages us to return & try other dishes. The staff took excellent care of us, being extremely friendly & caring, making us feel at home. Tony, an excellent host, demonstrated passion & pride in the restaurant's offerings. He provided honest insights into dish sizes & offered great recommendations. Thank you again for the amazing night; we look forward to returning!
I love everything here. The food is incredible! Been here twice already & I couldn't get enough of the gnocchi. The waiters are also really nice & the overall atmosphere is lively & warm.
Dec 9, 2023
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La nourriture est absolument exquise & le service est excellent. Les calmars étaient très bons. J'ai pris l'assiette de Gnocchi ( je les ai demandé sans pancetta, & le chef a mis à la place du champignon sans que je demande & ce fut une belle surprise parce que j'adore les champignons, j'étais même déçu qu'il n'y ait pas de plat aux champignons ... alors c'était une belle surprise d'en trouver dans mon assiette!! ) les gnocchi fondaient dans la bouche & la sauce au pesto était divine ( best gnocchi I ever had) Mon ami a pris l'assiette de poisson & crevette & il a adoré également. Je ne suis pas fan de tiramisu mais celui qui est servi à Lucca est excellent & que dire de leur crème glacée aux pistaches ( du pure bonheur ) . L'ambiance est belle, très classe & chaleureux comme resto.
