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.
Lucca is widely praised for authentic Italian cooking and a diverse menu that features seafood linguine, duck papardelle, lamb, burrata and classic desserts, with flavors described as balanced and memorable. The service is consistently impeccable and attentive, contributing to a warm and refined dining room that many guests say feels like home. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, with a chalkboard menu and a compact layout that can be bustling and a bit loud at times. While most visits highlight high quality ingredients and carefully prepared dishes, a few experiences mention issues with value or a miscommunication on portions, though these are comparatively rare. Overall, Lucca stands out as one of Montreal's top Italian spots, delivering authentic fare, strong wine selections and a memorable dining experience in the heart of the city.
'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.'
Place was wonderful. Food was amazing & the staff were so pleasant & made it a really special experience. Very personalized! Was impressed how much our waiter knew about the menu off the top of his head & how good his recommendations were. We will absolutely be back!
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.
Incredible restaurant! The food, service, & ambiance overall made for the best rainy day lunch. Shout of to Fabio for the awesome espresso martinis & terrific service!
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!
