Managed to snag an outside table on a lovely evening. Food was exquisite. Service was warm and attentive. The spring pea appetizer was incredibly delicious. 2 different pasta dishes were both top notch. Lovely tiramisu for dessert. We left very happy indeed. read more

Much overrated, this restaurant does indeed have ambiance and good service; but people go out to dinner because they want to EAT, and that's where this place falls short. The first thing we noted was that they too pizza OFF the menu. That's right, no more pizza at all. That is now the specialty of a sister restaurant, elsewhere in Lancaster. The next thing we noted was that nothing on the menu is actually Italian. It's not terrible, but it's not Italian, either. There are a lot of creative dishes, and that may be what you're looking for. We were looking for Italian, and did not find it here. read more

So very disappointing. I was super excited to find this place for dinner after a Sight and Sound show yesterday in Lancaster. We were seated rather quickly and after a few minutes, given water. Then, we ordered a drink and over 15 minutes later, it arrived. Super excited to have an oil washed gin martini. I have had oil washed spirits in the past and they're not often on menus. However, the drink was not "oil washed" but seemed as if oil was stirred into the drink as there were multiple blobs of oil on top of my drink. I sipped some, but it became difficult to drink as I was literally drinking oil. I could have easily finished a good drink and then another as the wait was so very long for our food. The waitress, however, never checked on us. We finally waved her down to ask about our food (I'm good with waiting for food that is made to order, but this was exceedingly long plus no check ins). I rarely get pasta out as we make it at home, but I was super excited to try the Bolognese. I was especially hungry after the very long wait. Immensely disappointed in the over salty Bolognese. Additionally, the gravy seemed to have an acrid taste. It was overcooked at a high temp and you could taste that, not the low and slow deliciousness it should have been. I realize that since we cook good food at home, I'm especially critical. Anyway, I would have returned it and tried something else, but our waitress never came back so long that my husband completed his entire meal, we ran out of water and we finally had to flag her down for the check. No coffee or dessert; by now, I just wanted to leave. Very lackluster experience and I would never return. Very disappointing as it had such great potential. Beautiful restaurant but if the food and service isn't good, that doesn't matter. read more

Best meal I've had since returning to Lancaster two years ago. Service was perfect. Space is hip, modern, but cozy. read more

Love LUCA....just miss being able to get a pizza there! Food is always great...fantastic ambience and attentive servers. We love to sit at the Chef's table and watch food being prepared! read more

The food is delicious and the wait staff is very friendly! The only thing is that we had a reservation at the time they opened and they did not unlock or let anyone in until that time. Not necessarily a bad thing, it was just odd as most of us who showed up like to be early. read more

Luca has never disappointed. I love having a casual place with such good food nearby! My friend and I started off with carpaccio and fritto misto. The server noted a special that night was oysters, and we couldn't say no to that, too. Everything was perfectly done. The seasoning on the oysters was spot on and left me wishing I'd ordered two plates! The pasta here is made in-house and you can tell. I ordered the cacio e pepe and I hadn't had such a good rendition of that dish in a long time. Dessert was their version of a zeppole. It was light and crispy and fluffy on the inside, everything a good zeppole should be. I highly recommend Luca and can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Amazing food. Amazing ambiance. Perfect date spot! And the waitress was so accommodating and helpful with the menu. Service is best in Lancaster read more

LUCA - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I highly recommend sitting at the bar. Ty was the best bartender and I'd return just for him!

Excellent appetizers, food, drinks and desert. Would've liked to try everything on the menu!

Tip: I reserved online, I would do so. It was very busy even when I thought it would not have been. Honestly the best Lancaster restaurant experience I've had in a while. Was meeting with my friend on a Thursday night. Our server was quite attentive and gave us everything we needed. The food was wonderful although the portions where small I knew that going in so that did not bother me. I got the swordfish balls. Our water was well stocked and the server was on point. I got a Cannoli for dessert, pretty good although I've never had one before. Overall food was great. I enjoyed a long conversation without bother and the temperature was perfect. The room was clean, open, and pleasant. A perfect environment for a nice fall evening. I really enjoyed it and will be back again. read more

Loved the atmosphere and let's not talk about the food! Overall my family and I had a beautiful time and meal

A fantastic experience all the way around. This is a vibrant neighborhood restaurant and a Lancaster gem with outstanding cocktails, great food and exceptional service. Can't wait to return. read more

$50, pre gratuity, for 8 tiny ravioli, 4 stuffed squash blossoms, and a bottle of San Pellegrino. This once delightful restaurant is now entirely overpriced. Unless it's on the company's dime, I'd visit one of Lancaster's other independent and much more reasonably priced restaurants. What happened, LUCA?? read more

LUCA's pasta rivals Italy. I would know... I just got back from Rome. Definitely my favorite food in Lancaster. I love that they always have burrata, but change the way it's served seasonally. Each time I eat at Luca I fall more in love. From their pasta to pizza to dessert, you can't go wrong. The restaurant itself is bright and open. There's a loft, bar, high tops, regular tables, and outdoor seating. Something for everyone! Personally I like to sit at the bar. The bartenders are fantastic. I usually tell them what I like in a cocktail and let them do their thing. I also always end with an espresso martini. They use quality espresso and it's not too sweet! Definitely a must eat restaurant! read more

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My boyfriend and I are really into Modern-Italian and Luca's seemed like a good fit. We started off with drinks, he got a moscow mule and I got a Negroni - drinks were fine, nothing to brag about. Then we got the little gem lettuces... holy sh*t - it was basically a lemon-garlic caesar IMO. Just phenomenal. It was so FLAVORFUL we honestly couldn't believe it... I would've gotten another if we didn't each order our own meals. Even the hostess came over to ask what we thought of it, she says she orders it for dinner every time she's working. For mains, we both got a pizza and left no solider (slice) behind. He got the Piccante which was a spicy soppressata pizza with hot honey and I got the Vincenzo (I subbed pancetta for anchovies cause that's what I like); it was a white pizza with brussel sprouts and caramelized onions. I LOVED my pizza and he thoroughly enjoyed his as well. For dessert, we got the salted butterscotch budino which was a pudding but unlike any Jello pudding you've bought at the store - it was so creamy & delicious. Overall, for the food alone, 10/10 recommend. Would definitely go back if I was in the area again. read more

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This was a truly excellent meal. We had apps of little gems lettuce and focaccia bread. The salad is a must even if you don't like salads. Truly light dressing with lots of flavor and top notch ingredients. The focaccia croutons were a little big for me is the only thing I could find. The homemade focaccia bread is awesome but even better with the salad. We had the Margherita pizza for our entree and the addition of the shallots adds an interesting flavor to separate it from the rest. This was worth every penny and the service was amazing. Our waitress made us feel like she had all the time in the world even though it was a very busy seating. Definitely a place I will take people to in future. read more

LUCA - Wonderful aesthetic and open kitchen. A little cramped quarters but looks like there are optional spread out areas. - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Was in town for few days & found this place (thank you, Yelp). Nice classy-casual open setting with some outdoor seating. Reservations accepted for indoor seating (credit card required & $50 no-show fee), outside is first come, first served. Probably the best gnocchi I've ever had, served with sweet corn, cream sauce & pancetta. YUM. Partner had chicken with pesto which he enjoyed. Waitress said they change their menu every 6 weeks or so, which is nice. House made foccacia was nothing to write home about. The little gem lettuces (basically a caesar-like salad with a lemon caesar dressing) was big & foccacia croutons were good, but definitely over-priced at $15 ($12 max), but most "caesar" salads are overpriced. I wouldn't get that again, although it tasted good. We dined at 4:00, & place was jumping when we left, which was good to see for a small business. Looking forward to returning. read more

It was great the food was great it was salty and the service was amazing I recommend this place

I went to Lancaster for a mini solo trip and was excited to go to LUCA for a treat-yourself meal. The restaurant interior was pretty, and the atmosphere on a Thursday night was crowded and lively. I had a reservation at the bar for dinner. I was looking forward to trying the frito misto (fried calamari) but the waitress informed me that the fryer was not working that night so I opted to forgo the appetizer and just order an entrée. I ordered the tagliatelle Bolognese and thought it was delicious. The fresh pasta was perfectly cooked and the meat sauce was rich but not too heavy to finish. I would love to come back again to try more menu items, hoping that all the equipment is fixed! read more

LUCA - tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This place is an absolute neighborhood gem. Stellar service, food, drink selection and authenticity. Only issue was the rabbit pasta special was more of an appetizer portion than a main. Everything else was a banger and we can't wait to return for their yummy looking pizza. read more

LUCA - Best buffalo mozzarella and cocktails. My date is pretty decent looking also. - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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This place couldn't be cuter. Located in a neighborhood with garage doors open it felt very inviting. We did not have reservations thinking we could snag a bar seat which apparently are even now reserved after Covid. The hostess graciously seated us with a time limit we could stick too. We enjoyed a couple craft cocktails. The female bartender was quite slow in making our drinks. She was mostly interested in visiting with her co-workers. It took 15 minutes for our two cocktails. We were her only order at that time. While friendly I think she could pick up the pace a bit, especially since we were on limited time. That really was the only negative. Food came out in a timely manner. We shared the burrata cheese with smoked prosciutto and Angelo pizza. Both were divine! I had the Luca Sour and forget the other. My husband had an Old Fashioned. Prices were reasonable for food and cocktails are cocktails. They take up most of our bill. Definitely recommend and would go back! Give it a try! read more

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Every time we visit Lancaster, we have to get dinner here. The food is always so delicious and the drinks are great too! I wish I could transport this place to my area, so I could visit every week, lol. I would definitely recommend getting one of the pizzas but also try any of the dishes the staff recommends. You can't go wrong with this spot, perfect for date night, hanging with friends, or catching a bite alone at the bar. read more

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5/5!!!!!! Such an adorable restaurant, my husband and I loved the atmosphere. Our server was so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The portions are perfect sized & filling, BEYOND tasty. read more

LUCA - Truffle Alfredo (on special $45) & a braised beef entree ($24 - I can't seem to find it on the menu.) - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I was visiting Lancaster for the weekend and was recommend this place by multiple people and it did not disappoint!! The special Negroni cocktail was such a creative, delicious cocktail. The Summer Corn Gnocchi was to die for and is seasonal, so I highly recommend! If I am ever in Lancaster again, I will be back! read more

LUCA - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Great food and service!! Really enjoyed the Gnocci and the pane di Rocco. Will definitely go back! read more

LUCA - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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The cheesy stuffed flatbread was out of this world good. For real get it. The wild bird bolognese was really delicious and my bf got the fish which he enjoyed. We did feel the price is a bit high overall, like the pasta didn't stand out that much and there is not a huge selection of dishes, I would've like to see other options (there was a lot of pork dishes). Anyway, overall I'd come back to check out their menu when it changes but it's not a regular dining place for me. read more

My husband and I got a gift card to Luca for Christmas from our friends and decided to use it for Valentine's Day. This was such a delicious meal and a lovely experience, we will definitely be back! The tempura fried veggies are a must have. read more

This was a night to remember! This was our first time here, and it definitely won't be the last! LUCA is a spacious restaurant, with an incredible, calming ambiance. The restaurant has low lights that give an overall welcoming atmosphere. The food packs a punch with each and every bite, leaving you want more. The service at LUCA was amazing, with our server (Olivia) giving us suggestions and making us feel comfortable for our first time. Overall, we would give this establishment five stars! read more

I love it when a restaurant has a robust non alcoholic menu! Of course Luca has delicious food too, but I'm so pleased with their alcohol free offerings that I had to write a review! Highly recommend their "amaro" mull. read more

LUCA - Alcohol free IPA - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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The food at Luca was outstanding and comparable to that found in Italy. We were able to sample several of the dishes and each was better than the last. The service was also outstanding and they cheerfully accommodated our several dietary restrictions with a smile. The restaurant itself was beautiful and clearly a local hotspot. I only wish they were located closer to me! I suggest a Texas location. read more

This place was amazing. Everything was light and delicious . Service was superb. I expected to walk out of there feeling very stuffed. We ordered two appetizers, two entrees, a pizza and two desserts for two adults and two kids under the age of 10. And we felt satisfied and full, but not stuffed. Would def come again. read more

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Each time I come here it gets better and better. The waitstaff is always kind, the ambiance is engaging, and the food is fantastic. Last night, we started with several appetizers- the grilled asparagus (a special), the soprasata/cheese focaccia, a Caesar salad (omg the croutons) and the radishes. All were amazing but the asparagus was outstanding. For our mains, we shared some pasta and pizzas- the fregola with clams (a little minty and fresh! Very unusual), the tagliatelle with bolognese (my favorite), the sopprasata pizza with hot honey (amazing) and the truffle pizza. The wine we chose was the montepulciano and was absolutely delicious as well. If you're in lancaster, you need to try this place out read more

LUCA - Soprassata pizza - Italian Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Have been there 3 times. Feel that the food and experience has progressively declined each time. Our first visit in the summer was the absolute best. The gnocchi with truffle and corn, pesto pasta dish, and shishito peppers were amazingly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The vegetarian options were quite disappointing at our most recent visit. The gnocchi alla nonna was underwhelming, even to our waiter's acknowledgement. However, this was the only vegetarian pasta option on the menu. We got the Spaetzle modified to be made vegetarian, however this was quite flavorless as well. The mushroom crostino was our favorite dish last night. The frito misto is essentially vegetable tempura, however, the flavor was quite bitter and we could not finish this dish. Lastly, the main dining area was freezing cold and quite uncomfortable, to the point where we had to put our jackets on due to the cold air drafting in each time the main door was opened. Few things I would suggest for improvement: 1. Include more vegetarian pasta/main dishes on the menu. 2. Improve the heating for those sitting near the door. 3. Bring back the summer menu!! Loved the shishito peppers and the pesto pasta dish as well. Perhaps always have one dish with truffle or an option to add this on, as this was a huge hit this past summer! read more

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Excellent food. Terrible parking. A little loud at times. Popular with a younger crowd.

I had a delightful meal here last night! There was a great bustling atmosphere, and I walked in without a reservation and got a seat at the kitchen bar. I had a local IPA with an absolutely delicious gem lettuce salad (a pleasantly aggressive dressing, crunchy chilled lettuce, and fresh chives), and then a glass of nerello mascalese from Etna that was perfect (minerally, dusty, volcanic) with a salsiccia pizza that was rich and meaty. The crust was great and together with the salad, made for a large and satisfying meal. This place is exceptional. I will run back here the next time I'm in Lancaster. read more

My husband and I selected Luca to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary while spending the weekend in Lancaster. An excellent choice! We booked our reservation well in advance and requested outdoor seating. Walking up, I noticed some tables located on their patio near heat lamps, and some that were lining the street. I was hoping for a patio table and we were in luck. All of the appropriate safety measures were in place, including a list where we were asked to leave our name and phone number, presumably for contact tracing purposes. I haven't seen too many places do this so that alone was very impressive. We started with the kale salad and prosciutto di parma, which came with some crunchy breadsticks. Great start to the meal! Next up was the rigatoni, which was just the right size for sharing as we were trying to save room for the main course: pizza! We ordered the piccante, with spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella and soppressata, and the gamberro pie with a white garlicky sauce, mozzarella and shrimp. Both pizzas were delicious! Throughout our meal, our main server and all of the food runners were great. At this point we were stuffed and decided to skip dessert in favor of finishing the meal with an amaro flight. Luca has a very impressive amaro list and we were happy with our flight, which was curated just for us after the bartender came over to our table to chat about our preferences. We absolutely loved this experience! So happy we finally made it to Luca and can't wait to return! read more

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Love this place, great vibe, friendly, prompt, service, and fantastic food. It's fun to sit at the "chefs table" it's really a bar overlooking the kitchen. They make their food in house, from scratch, which is tough to find. They even make their own pasta! If you're looking for quality over quantity this is the place for you. read more

The Paiute was one of the worst ever. Soggy and tasteless. The bursts was good but had to pay for the bread to go with it. we had eaten here before and it was good. The restaurant was clean and service adequate. Drinks were ok. Very disappointed with our $100 lunch. Pretty sure we won't be repeat customers. read more

We need more Lucas in this world! This place hit 5 stars with food, drink and atmosphere. Luca was bustling for a Thursday night. I walked in and there were clearly several groups waiting to be seated, but I was alone, on business and they had one spot at the bar open, just for me! For drinks, they have a great selection of cocktails, Italian wine and you can even get an Amaro flight. If you are an Amaro lover, this is a must as they have over 30 selections of Amaro. I ordered a glass of Sangiovese that was served slightly cool and perfect for a hot night. I wanted to try all of their small plates, but opted just for the asparagus since I was alone and fully planning on eating 3 courses:) Holy asparagus it was food! I watched the "grill master" fan smoke on the asparagus, prior to coming out and I knew it was going to be good, but it was even better than I imagined. They serve it with a prosciutto aioli and breadcrumbs that gives a nice crunch and tasted like heaven. Course 2, I went with the Piselli pizza, because my lovely bartender recommended it. I do not care for peas and this pizza has peas and pea leaves on it, but it was delightful. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was absolutely perfect. Definitely recommend going outside the box and trying this one. You won't be disappointed. Went with Dolcetto on the 2nd glass of wine and it had a slight effervescence and paired perfect with the pizza. Onto dessert......salted butterscotch budino. Butterscotch is not a flavor I'm wild about but throw some caramel, salt and whipped cream on top and it was heavenly. Perfect ending to a perfect meal. As for atmosphere, this had a perfect mix of rustic/romantic and bustling neighborhood feel. It's casual, but has an upscale ambiance. The most impressive part is the wood burning element. Watching them cook on the hearth and bake the pizzas in the wood fired oven is mesmerizing. Bravo, Luca. I will definitely stop next time I'm in Lancaster! read more

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