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    Luca Bistro

    4.5 (132 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Tabbouleh with chicken
    Isabel E.

    Always love coming to my favorite restaurant in Mount Adams! Today I had the lobster bisque and the tabbouleh with chicken... dare I say the best two items on the menu?!?! I may have switched up on my beloved salmon dish and am cheating on the escargot. Truly anything you get here is guaranteed to be amazing and made with love. Chef and team always pour into every dish, meal, experience, interaction, and customer. The vibe is always exactly what you need - vibrant yet chill, warm, loving, and happy. Coming here puts a pep in my step and has me wanting more - more food, more connection, more of Mount Adams! Come get addicted, but don't blame it on me!

    Tagliatelle
    Jillian T.

    This is a great find in Mt Adams! There was a bit of confusion over if this place takes reservations so we ended up next door at Blind Lemon for a half hour wait on a Wednesday but it was worth it. Run by a father/son team, the food was quality with unique French options. I ordered the tomato zucchini garlic tagliatelle as my choices were a bit limited as a vegetarian. It was delicious but would love to see another hot veggie entree to appeal to dietary restrictions. The cafe decor makes you really feel like you're in Paris but staff seemed a bit frantic, working hard to keep up with the crowd. A few of our food choices, like the tapenade trio and crème brûlée were already sold out so we'll have to come back earlier next time!

    This is halfway through my veggie omelet.  So fresh and so delicious!

    We ordered three omelets- veggie (you can ask to add cheese), bacon & cheese ham & cheese. All three of us said they were the best omelets ever! Golden rosemary potatoes came with the omelet, perfect side. The prices are extremely reasonable for the area. We ate outside. The service was great. The coffee was splendid, also.

    Crème Brûlée

    Going to Luca Bistro then Blind Lemon is a great date night. The menu and food at Luca Bistro is solid. Only complaint would be the French fries are mediocre. The service is always good. Highly recommend the crème brûlée - it is delicious!

    Espresso (comes with chocolate!!!)
    Madi M.

    Wow we love this place. It truly makes me feel like I am on a European holiday every time I eat here. The coziest interior; we stopped in on a chilly but clear, sunny spring morning, and I was instantly whisked away to another place! The food is always phenomenal. Simple, fresh, classic: you don't need anything else really! The weight staff were very kind and quick! I can't wait to come back!!

    Mussels
    Amy D.

    We stopped for lunch on our way home from an event downtown. It was our first time visiting. The place is very cute and has A LOT of decorations by the way of live plants, pictures, and sports memorabilia. We sat in the brighter front room by the window. There were few folks in the place by the time we left at 1:10pm. Our server was very friendly and accommodating, but we wished he would have introduced himself (pet peeve of mine). We ordered the mussels and frites, the Poulet Basquaise, and a side of French green beans. The mussels were very traditional with a butter, white wine, garlic, celery, and onion prep, which is my favorite. I know fries are fries, but these were some of the best we have had in a long time. The Poulet (i.e. chicken dish) is like an open-faced chicken pot-pie with mushrooms, peas, bechamel, and puff pastry. It is true comfort food that we thought needed some acid or a touch of hot sauce. It is served with a huge bed of lettuce dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette and nothing else. The French green beans were tasty and garlicy, but were not true haricots verts. They were just green beans. Parking was easy because it was noon on a Weds., but I can see how it would be hard on the weekends.

    salmon with green beans & cauliflower au gratin
    Olivia H.

    long story short: a hidden gem Luca has become a staple in my family. We have gone many times, &, while the restaurant is often busy, we have never had to wait for a table. The servers are very kind & the atmosphere is great, filled with French tchotchkes & the chatter of happy diners. Finding parking in Mount Adams is a nightmare, but Luca is worth it. The steak frites is a winner; it's not the best steak of my life, but it is good & very well priced. We also love the chicken provençal & my dad orders the salmon every single time because he loves it so much. Their desserts & drinks are also great, so the evening is delicious from start to finish. We love Luca & we often find ourselves there for birthdays & other celebrations because it's such a special place!

    Roasted Goat cheese salad
    Summi A.

    Gracious service, excellent wine and drink collection, energetic atmosphere, and delightful French cuisine make this a lovely restaurant. We enjoyed dinner before attending a show at Playhouse in the park. It's the perfect distance from the venue and our server was attentive to the timing to ensure we arrived at our show without delay. Everyone enjoyed their dinner from roasted goat cheese salad to cod, à laProvençal to Boucheé a la Reine. I look forward to going back. Note: if you are walking to playhouse in the park, you will need to ascend a number of stairs to get to the entrance.

    Carolyn B.

    We stopped here recently and were pleasantly surprised. The decor is along the lines of eclectic, rustic French. Hubby thought it was neat that they had an Asterix book on the shelf next to us. He used to read it growing up. It was difficult to decide what to get because it all sounded so good. Hubby got his Moules Frites fix and not only enjoyed it, but got more than he usually gets at the other place he orders them. I had a very nice chicken dish with petit pois (small french peas), salad and fries too. It's hard to beat fries that are done perfectly. He got a chocolate mousse dessert that looked like an ice-cream shake. I got a Cherry Clafoutis. It tastes more cake-like than what I'm used to, but it was delicious and beautifully garnished. We will definitely go back, especially in the summer time.

    Vegetable Omelette
    Jordan P.

    This was a quaint and cozy restaurant that transports you to the French countryside. I came here for brunch and ordered the vegetable omelette and added cheese. It also came with potatoes. The omelette was simple but was delicious and jammed pack with veggies. The potatoes were cooked with shallots and paired perfectly with the omelette. Service was very attentive. The price is very reasonable and I will definitely be coming here again.

    tomato tart, mussels and frites, steak au poivre with creamed spinach and little salad.

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    one of the all time best restaurants i ever been to the owner are the sweetest people ever

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    The French atmosphere was very quaint. The food was flavorful and well prepared. The waitstaff were friendly and accommodating.

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    A perfect place for a date night. Delicious food and great staff. Ask for the special sauce for fries

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    Excellent service and delectable cuisine. Very pleasant experience. Even with a large crowd everything f was perfect

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    Cute little restaurant, great food at unbelievable prices, good bar. Awesome Svc. Will be back. Loved it!

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    Lovely garden dining experience, charming place and great very tasty food! Nice service!

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    Great vibes & food driven by a wonderful family. Will visit again for a glass of wine and fantastic French food

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    Great good, service and atmosphere. We went there for lunch and had an outstanding experience. Wish they took reservations however.

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    3 years ago

    I thought I was in France! The most delicious fish, sauce, and mashed potatoes I've ever enjoyed. My husband and I can't wait to return.

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    Their breakfast/ lunch menu is delicious and vegetarian friendly! The prices are fantastic. Very cute interior and courtyard.

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