Le restaurant Lucca à Petite Italie vous propose une cuisine Italienne gastronomique du marché. Parmi les spécialités de la maison, on retrouve les calmars frits servis avec une sauce aïola, filet mignon, côte de veau grillée, risotto, pâtes, fruits de mer et poissons frais.
Lucca est largement salué pour sa cuisine italienne authentique et une carte variée qui comprend des linguines aux fruits de mer, des pappardelles au canard et de l'agneau, avec des desserts classiques qui restent équilibrés et mémorables. Le service est impeccablement attentif et l'ambiance chaleureuse et raffinée est souvent décrite comme conviviale. L'atmosphère peut être intime et animée à la fois; l'établissement est petit, ce qui peut rendre l'expérience un peu bruyante lors des heures d'affluence. Si de nombreuses visites louent la qualité des ingrédients et des plats bien exécutés, certains reprochent un rapport qualité-prix ou des incohérences occasionnelles. Dans l'ensemble, Lucca est considéré comme l'une des meilleures tables italiennes de Montréal, offrant une expérience authentique et de bonnes options de vin dans le quartier.
A beautifully relaxed lunch at Luca - the kind of place that feels effortlessly alive.
The space is intimate, yet filled with a soft buzz of conversation & warmth. Sunlight, fresh flowers, & the gentle rhythm of service set the tone the moment you walk in.
We started with a comforting soup & perfectly crisp calamari, followed by a rich, creamy pasta that felt both indulgent & refined. The grilled chicken was simple but executed just right - tender, juicy, & full of flavor. Paired with a glass of red, everything came together seamlessly.
It's not a large space, but that's exactly its charm - lively, welcoming, & quietly elegant. A spot that doesn't try too hard, yet gets everything right. Definitely one to return to.
We are a foodie couple from New York City, & we have had the opportunity to dine at many restaurants in our city. My family lives in Canada, so we visit frequently, & over the past two to three years, we discovered Lucca online through its outstanding reviews.
Although our visits are often filled with family commitments & we have not yet experienced dinner service, we have enjoyed lunch here three times over the past two years. Each visit has been consistently exceptional.
From the moment you walk in, the restaurant offers a beautiful, cozy, & romantic atmosphere. The service is warm, attentive, & genuinely welcoming. One of the waiters, whose name may be Thomas, left a lasting impression by recognizing us on our second visit, which speaks volumes about the level of care & professionalism of the team.
As for the food, it is truly outstanding. The quality is evident in every dish, fresh ingredients, refined flavors, & thoughtful presentation. My husband, who is Italian, is particularly discerning when it comes to Italian cuisine, & he was thoroughly impressed. We both agree that if this restaurant were located in New York City, it would easily be worthy of Michelin recognition.
It is important to understand that this is an upscale restaurant. The pricing reflects the quality of the food, the service, & the overall experience. In our view, it is entirely justified. When dining at this level, the focus should be on the experience, the ambiance, & the craftsmanship of the cuisine, rather than simply the portion size.
Regarding a recent two-star review mentioning portion size & pricing, from Karine Khachatrian we respectfully feel that such criticism may not fully reflect what this restaurant offers. Value is not only measured in quantity, but in quality, service, & overall dining experience.
We have no personal connection to the restaurant or its owners. We simply believe that exceptional establishments deserve fair & thoughtful recognition. Despite having visited over the past few years, we had not taken the time to leave a review until now, & we felt it was important to do so.
We are already planning our next visit for lunch in late June with a group of four to six people, & we look forward to returning. We have never left disappointed, & we truly appreciate the dedication & talent of the entire team.
Thank you to the owner & staff for consistently providing such a memorable dining experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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My partner & I went to Lucca as a Reddit recommendation & it was great! We were visiting Montreal & it was by far the best meal we had. The service was top notch & the pasta was so fresh. Would definitely recommend the gnocchi! We also had a bottle of wine to pair & it was delightful. Will be back when we visit Montreal again. Thanks again for a wonderful meal & service!
Luca, located in Little Italy, is a charming & authentic Italian restaurant.
The ambience is warm, though the tables are a bit closely packed. That said, the food truly stands out. We absolutely loved the burrata & pomodoro antipasto, & the arugula salad was just as fresh & delicious. The bread, burrata, & starters were so filling that we were already quite stuffed before the mains!
I really enjoyed my Chardonnay as well. I wasn't completely satisfied with my gnocchi, but my partner really liked his main course.
A special mention to the waiter, who was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu & helped customize vegetarian options for me, which I really appreciated.
Overall, it's a great place to celebrate something special. Pricy though!
Situated in Little Italy, Lucca is an authentic upscale Italian restaurant. It's busy, cozy, & tightly packed; even with a reservation, there was a 10 minutes short wait. The menu lives on a chalkboard, the tables are closely staged, & the small bar stands nicely at the back of the restaurant. The server took the time to answer any questions we had from the menu.
We ordered the off-board special Antipasti. The octopus came tender, paired with fresh fennel, onion, bell pepper & cucumber, grounded by a grainy chickpea purée. Better still were the baked figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in bacon: tenderly sweet, salty & memorably unique (I loved it!).
For mains, the meat pasta of the week (pasta ragu della settimana) delivered ribbons of fresh fettuccine tangled with boar (!), spinach, & mushrooms in a hopefully homemade tomato sauce. The seafood linguine went all in on sea-saltiness, with a generous amount of mussels, clams, shrimps & scallops (& capers & pepper). Very savory!
Taste-wise, Lucca would be ranked on my top restaurants in Montreal :) (I might be a little biased tho cuz Italian food is my fave).
Lucca is truly a place where you get what you pay for - quality fish, meat, pasta, & impeccable service. After visiting for the second time, it has officially earned a spot as one of my top Italian restaurants for fish & pasta.
The service is consistently spot-on: attentive, welcoming, & always ready to enhance the dining experience. Yet, it's the food that speaks volumes. From the moment you taste the in-house bread, you know you're in trouble - it's so good you'll want to eat it all.
The crispy, tender calamari tastes incredibly fresh, & the house-made pappardelle is paired thoughtfully with its accompaniments. The cioppino was so flavorful I could have ordered a cup of the broth to go, while the lamb chops were cooked to absolute perfection. Every sauce tasted as fresh as possible, elevating each dish.
Lucca has become my go-to spot when I'm craving authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine. & don't skip dessert - the homemade tiramisu & pistachio ice cream are simply to die for.
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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Ristorante Lucca really delivers when it comes to Italian food. Everything we ordered was fresh & full of flavour. The service was solid , professional & friendly. I especially liked the terrace, nice ambiance without trying too hard. Also a good wine selection with options that pair well with the menu. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.
Absolutely amazing gastronomic experience ! Very tasty & fresh pasta Traditionnal & very friendly service Great Wine selection & pairs well to the food !
Stopped by during the day to see the menu & inquired about reservation. Advised the chef just arrived & menu is not ready yet. Liked the fact that chef is in charge of me he based on available ingredients of the day. Small & cozy place. Reservation was made for 6 PM with our commitment to leave by 8:30 PM. Seasonally available food was fresh Hence, delicious. Fried calamari was heavenly light & crispy. Fresh figs filled with cheese & wrapped in spam was little salty but coupled with glass of red wine was perfect. Grilled Veal chop with polenta & spinach was juicy & cooked to perfection. Halibut, shrimp combined with fresh grilled asparagus, peppers, zucchini, eggplant & anise was my favorite special of the day. Fish was just grill enough to be moist & delicious. Shrimp was crispy yet not dry. Dessert options sounded good but diet killed the pleasure 😔. Oh well next time
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.
I had the spinach & cheese ravioli here & it was to die for. Fresh pasta, fresh spinach, all homemade & fresh ingredients & you can really tell the difference. Everyone in our group loved their meals. It was so delicious. Lovely warm, intimate ambiance as well & excellent service. Looking forward to the next time I eat here!
