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.
Food was good but service was okay, he served us food & left us be & never really checked on us after. I left kind of disappointed, considering the price I paid.
One of the best octopus dishes I've ever had as a starter. The duck-based main course was simply… wow! Impeccable service from staff who truly know their craft. An experience I would gladly repeat without hesitation.
Une des meilleures pieuvres que j'ai mangées en entrée. Le plat à base de canard était tout simplement… waouh ! Service impeccable, assuré par des serveurs qui savent vraiment ce qu'ils font. Une expérience à renouveler sans hésitation.
A bit more expensive than other italians around but never disappoints !!!
Small selection of perflectly executed dishes.
Try to save room for dessert, the chocolate fondant is amazing !
Jul 2, 2025
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Lucca has become my'wishful thinking lunch cafeteria' as in... If I had enough money I would be eating here a few times every week for lunch! The team here is a big part of the reason why... both in front & behind the counter. They select fresh ingredients & produce a lot of what they sell in-house ... hello pasta & the wait staff is a bunch of several years experience regular staff (what a rare thing to find these days!!!). I have brought so many friends & associates there & realized I had not done a review for them & felt guilty about it... that's how good it is! Come in & try the specials of the day & tell me I'm wrong!
Then as a bonus, the decor is épuré & posh modern, they have a nice terrasse in the summer & their wine selection will show you some of the best Italy has to offer at a modest price considering!
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Jun 26, 2025
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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.
Excellent endroit pour un repas italien savoureux & de qualité.
Le service est impeccable.
Très belle carte des vins
ambiance chaleureuse pour un repas à deux, entre amis ou en famille.
Un incourtable.
We had a lovely dinner on the terrace with delicious flavourful Italian food & friendly informative service. Great vibes & neighbourhood ambiance. Best hazelnut gelato ever!!! Gracie. Visiting from Toronto.
Food: med, nothing special, only high note for calamari. Seafood pasta in white sauce is 7/10. Service: professional but not warm & welcoming. Cozy vibe for family.
