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.
Une soirée parfaite, des cocktails pour débuter jusqu'à la Grappa pour terminer! Le souper fut exceptionnel & les conseils de notre serveur, juste parfaits, surtout pour le vin & la délicieuse gelato à la pistache! Merci!
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.
Feb 4, 2024
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Lucca's atmosphere is wonderful : the music fades into the background, leaving patrons with an energetic ambience of voices chattering & cutlery clattering: everyone seems to be having a good time. Its wait staff is friendly & competent. They will introduce you to the menu perfectly, & answer any questions you may have. Unfortunately, while Lucca's dishes are certainly good (particularly the buffala-tomato antipasti, & their tiramisu), their price point is simply too high relative to *how* good they are. I ordered their specialty, the linguine al fruti di mare, & while it was certainly good, it wasn't 42-dollars-plus-tax good. Add to that a somewhat slow service, & Lucca is a place where I would certainly say I had a good time, but likely won't be returning to.
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.
Amazing food & pristine service. Very cozy atmosphere. Perfect location for lunch, dinner with friends or colleagues, or a romantic date night. Would not recommend for young kids.
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.
