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'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.
A renowned artist & friend, DJ Ricky Campanelli recommended this restaurant for my anniversary. My wife & I are from Ontario & I've got to say, this is one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. Food was incredible & the service was on point. Can't wait to come back here.
Sep 10, 2025
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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.
We had a family event at Restaurant Luca & I can't say enough good things about this place. Anthony & his team did an amazing job, service was on point, the atmosphere was great & the food was fantastic. I would highly recommend Restaurant Luca for a group event or a casual dinner. I'll be back soon!!!
A truly authentic Italian resto. I'm pretty sure my Nonna would have taken a few ideas lol.
We had some of the specials of the day, which I highly recommend trying.
I'm still baffled on how there were able to cook everything perfectly & very timely.
Service was on point, & we were even offered a complimentary glass of limoncello at the end.
'Mon expérience au Ristorante Lucca a été exceptionnelle. Dès mon arrivée, l'accueil chaleureux & la décoration raffinée m'ont immédiatement plongé dans une ambiance authentiquement italienne. Chaque plat que j'ai dégusté, des pâtes fraîches aux fruits de mer aux entrées savoureuses comme les calmars frits, témoignait d'une passion pour la cuisine de qualité & d'un savoir-faire remarquable. Le service attentionné & professionnel a ajouté une touche supplémentaire à cette expérience déjà mémorable. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant à tous ceux qui souhaitent découvrir le meilleur de la cuisine italienne en plein coeur de la Petite Italie à Montréal.'
Mar 26, 2025
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I rarely give a restaurant a 5-star rating, but everything here was perfect-the food, the flavors, & the way the mussels were cooked-absolutely spot on!
I highly recommend starting with the Calamari Fritti as an appetizer, & whatever you do, don't miss the Tiramisu! 👍
Très beau restaurant de gastronomie italienne. Les choix sont excellents, les saveurs, les choix de viande, les pâtes... tout est préparé avec soin pour vous procurer une expérience gustative de classe. Il faut toutefois payé le prix. Un grand choix de vin de 65$-800$. L'excellent service dans un beau décor. Le restaurant est petit, les tables sont serrées ce qui ajoute à l'ambiance chaleureuse. Je recommande pour les événements spéciales. Des stationnements sur la rue sont disponibles par parcomètres. N'est pas recommandé à mon avis avec des enfants car le menu n'est pas adapté pour cette clientèle.
Dinner with my son at Lucca was excellent from the start to end. The atmosphere is delightful. There are table cloths. I love that. The waiter was just the right amount of attentive. He explained the menu & gave us just enough time to make our decisions. The food was delicious. We usually don't get dessert of coffee in restaurants. Generally really good food means not so great coffee & dessert. Lucca defies that with delicious dessert & good espresso. Highly recommended.
Oct 28, 2024
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Holy cow the food here was delicious! The seafood linguine was off the charts & the noodles were by far the best I've ever tasted before. Definitely recommend this place!
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.
Magnifique restaurant , bon service, cuisine exquise. Probablement dans le top 3 du meilleur plat de pâtes que j'ai manger dans ma vie 10/10 , je recommande !
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.
Food & service were amazing, 5 ⭐️! I highly recommend the veal chop 💯. We got Buratta & Calamari for appetizers, which were both so good. The only issue is there are too many people in a small area, & the noise level is too high.
