Luca is beautiful, romantic, offers a delicious/ unexpected menu for a sophisticated palate and although always full, never unpleasantly crowded. The 3 course prefix is a must -- an appetizer, a pasta or salad and an entree at $89. The tuna carpaccio appetizer was my favorite. Go here for a special date or occasion to remember. This is also a great spot to enjoy a cocktail at the bar. A must go. read more

Amazing food, especially with their pre fixe menu where you pick a First Course, pasta and Entree! Definitely a filling collection of food to enjoy! Service was great! Loved how attentive they were and answered all my questions when helping me decide my meal! Beautiful interior and spacious so you don't feels like you're eating on top of one another. Would definitely return here again soon! read more

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Superior service and menu. Presentation and quality was high. The 3 course meal price is fair too. Return visit exo read more

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I went for the first time the other day. The ambiance inside is very nice it definitely feels high scale. I didn't love that it had a price fix menu only it was a lot of food and I was very full by the end of the meal. For an app I got the arugula zeppoli - it didn't wow me it tasted very bland like it was missing something. The romaine salad was not crunchy but more loose leaf lettuce which I wasn't a fan about. All the pastas are homemade. The tagliatelle and the rigatoni were very good. For an entree the veal chop and the steak were absolutely unbelievable. We also got a side of the truffle risotto which was a great pair to the entree. The service was perfect. Everyone was super attentive! Would go back again read more

LUCA - Steak, veal chop and truffle risotto - Italian Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

What can I say, This restaurant is stellar! Everything from the food to service was top of the chain. Me and my girlfriend were greeted with a warm welcome from every staff member and the dining room was very romantic with a joyful atmosphere. Our waitress Kaitlin was excellent and her own love for this restaurant was prominent in the way she suggested drinks and described the dishes. I recommend this place for a date night or any celebration. read more

Recently I ventured to the relatively new Luca located in Stonybrook. Luca took over the venue that once housed one of my favorite Suffolk County restaurants. There is ample parking in the lot, as it is adjacent to several shops in the Stonybrook Village area. They offer a menu that is a 4-course journey through their menu selections for $79. This is the restaurant concept, so there is no option for ala carte. The moment we sat down, we were poured water and then given a bottle with more so that we would not have to ask for more unless the bottle ran out. Here is what I ordered/ate: Fresh sourdough bread with their homemade olive tapenade. Orange fennel salad with pistachios and fresh dill. Buccatini with Manila clams. Market fresh fish. Lemon tarte with vinegar gastrique. Macchiato THE GROWS: The dessert selections didn't wow me. My lemon tarte was good, but not great. I'd love to see more culinary risks, but that isn't necessarily a demerit, just something that might make this restaurant stand out more. Show-stopper items and unique memorable dishes make people become loyal followers. THE GLOWS: The proprietors did an outstanding job transforming the space into an elegant, upscale atmosphere--a stark difference from the previous restaurant. It also made it difficult for me to envision ever having been there before. Kudos! The bucatini with Manila clams was perfectly al dente. The orange fennel salad was served with fresh dill (fennel and dill are two of my favorite flavors!). I ordered the market fresh fish of the day which was Long Island fluke served over a purée of green bean and fennel (again with the fennel!). There was a dollop of crabmeat salad placed on top. I am a lover of all-things pescatarian and this dish stood out to me. They offer more than just coffee and cappuccino for after dinner choices; I enjoyed a fresh macchiato. Great time, patience, and a quality vetting will gift you with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Our waiter was new to the restaurant, yet knew so much about the menu items and offered descriptions beyond what the menu said. He also recommended possible combinations to make with the courses and confirmed that my choices would marry well together. Our plates between courses were cleared quickly and often without us even noticing, and we were asked a few times if we were enjoying ourselves and if we needed anything. When assessing whether this was a DEAL or DEAL-BREAKER for this Dining Deal Foodie, I must say it is a DEAL. You will get a lot of moderate-to-high quality food for a whopping $79. And you will be full when you leave. Wishing this concept in Stonybrook the best of luck and am looking forward to more Foodie adventures with them in my rotation of great restaurants on Long Island. read more

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Amazing service and well organized team! From pairing wine with fabulous food ! The halibut special to pasta with vodka sauce perfection.oh and the Caesar salad the greenest lettuce perfectly dressed ! I'll be back. read more

We went to Luca Friday night and had a wonderful dinner. We had reservations for somewhere in the city but didn't feel like driving in and went here instead. We were happy we did. Our meal was amazing. Our waiter was attentive but not pushy, made great recommendations. Service was on point. It's really pretty and clean inside. We will definitely be back. read more

LUCA - Iberico Pork - Italian Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

This restaurant is beautiful and elegant, and the food is excellent. We went for lunch which was a price fixed menu, and everything they served was really amazing. The desserts were awesome and tasted just as amazing as they looked! The service was also excellent and they have a really nice wine list. I was very impressed with our server and also the host who greeted us. This is a great place to go for a special occasion since it's so beautiful, but a little expensive for eating there as much as I used to when it was a different restarutant in that location. read more

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While I am far from the end-all/be all of the restaurant biz, I have worked in bars/top shelf clubs/Hotels from KeyWest to NYC to Chicago and beyond. At Luca, the food is superb, as are the cocktails,ambience and super-clean environment, But wait; there's more. From the gorgeous/classy hostesses,, to master bartenders Fabiano,Kevin and Nicole, to the super-sweet master chef Luke and all management and floor staff. you're in good hands. David,the proprietor, is super pro/super accomodating.From Port Jeff to Smithtown, at the very least, you'd be hard pressed to find better quality for your dollars, as I call it "high-class without the attitude." One of a very few establishments I've seen,since the 1990s, where each and every employee appears to love what they are doing. read more

Service is like no other - incredibly well trained and educated. The vibe is very chill, and the food is a once in a lifetime experience

Great eats a tad pricy, cute ambience, friendly service! They have a special where you can have an appetizer of pasta and a main sizing is great and more than enough food. read more

Very small plates very expensive food was ok not great. Service was great . Place is very clean and modern .

Let me start off by saying we are foodies (wife and I). Unfortunately since Covid service has been subpar even at "high end" restaurants. We were greeted as we were walking in by every employee. Impressive. Our server Kaitlyn was amazing. Her suggestions were great and her attentiveness was unmatched. We aren't locals but Luca has gained a customer for life. read more

Beautiful renovations- the place is gorgeous. Sadly- I am not liking the food or the menu. He said it bar high tops, which we assumed was going to be a part of the bar menu. It was not it was part of the restaurant menu. The best thing I had tonight was the arugula zeppelins. All of the food is mediocre at best. If you want to be upscale, you need to match the menu and food with vibe of the restaurant. The food is just not that good. I will pay whatever- but the food must be good. This place could be great, get a new menu and increase the quality of the food and the recipes Not a fan of the food here., but the restaurant is beautiful. read more

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The food was excellent, and the Staff was extremely courteous, fantastic atmosphere, will return soon.

Wife and I went for lunch and it was delicious. We had the Crab Minestrone, $17 Organic Romaine Salad, Sea Scallops, and Gramigna Pomodoro. Everything was delicious I especially enjoyed the scallops. read more

Let me start off by saying WOW! In short, I had my daughter's baby shower at Luca and here is what you need to know: AMAZING service, EXCEPTIONAL staff, DELICIOUS food, EXCELLENT presentation, BEAUTIFUL atmosphere and EASY to work with. Whether you're looking for a phenomenal dining experience or to host a classy event, look no further than Luca. The details: After seeing the beautiful ambiance at Luca in Stony Brook Village (and previously having a fantastic dinner there), I knew that this would be the perfect storybook setting for my daughter's Winnie the Pooh 100-acre woods themed Baby Shower. Anthony, the owner was more than eager to help in making my vision for the event come true. From working with the head chef, Luke, to create a perfectly curated menu and and beautifully presented 4 course lunch; to pairing with fun cocktails (and mocktails), Anthony, Kevin and the team hit the nail on the head. Anthony and the rest of his team were patient and allowed me to come in multiple times to discuss the menu and set-up for a perfectly run event. The morning of the event, Anthony and his staff had the perfect flow to run the show. Each staff member catered to every guest and met every need the second it was asked. Guests raved about the food and the baby shower was truly one with a 'happily ever after'! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Overall the restaurant has a good feel. The food was very good. The server was also very good.

Love the food and the ambiance. Amazing serve. BUT very disappointed that as regulars, we couldn't sit at the bar at 5:00 on a Saturday because we had a stroller. Extremely disappointing when there is a decent sized bar and spacing. read more

An incredible dining experience from start to finish. The elegant atmosphere sets the perfect tone, and the service was wonderful. Each dish was delicious. A true standout in fine dining in the area! read more

The food is impeccable, the service was so nice and efficient. The ambiance is so cozy and comforting. Definitely recommend!

Terrible. They charge you for a 3 course dinner, you cannot change anything on any dish not even the pasta. Party of 4, we sent back 4 different dishes throughout the evening. The supposed manager Anthony I think the waiter said was his name, just stood next to the bar the entire night. Never went to any tables, never addressed us sending back food, after 4 times obviously he didn't care. They did a beautiful job renovating the restaurant but need to hire a chef to bring it all together. First course, tuna carpaccio sent 2 back as it was so tough couldn't even cut it with the knife, too stringy. Second course, capunti pasta like eating rocks, sent back. Third course, chicken parmigiana was served on the bone, never stated on the menu. Overall, We realized why everyone goes to eat at the bar, this way you don't get sucked into the $79.99 price fixed menu. So sorry to see a nice place going down. Needs new management, read the reviews. Better off going to Bliss, Orto or Pasta Pasta. read more

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The ambiance was fantastic, trendy and the waitstaff were in point. Food portion was just right! I will be back! read more

LUCA - Ambiance is fantastic!! - Italian Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

My wife and I had never been to this restaurant before, but we tried it for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The service was top notch; professional and caring. The food was exceptional and beautifully presented. There is an extensive wine and cocktail list from which to choose. We were impressed by the ambience as well; bright and welcoming. We highly recommend this establishment. read more

LUCA - Shrimp and vegetables - Italian Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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First let me start off by saying, the ambiance in this place is sublime. Our waiter was great, very attentive! He was personable and friendly! My boyfriend had the paper plans cocktail, appt on, for any bourbon lovers. I strongly recommend. Now the best part of all was our food, everything came out in a timely manner, but let's forget all about that, the food was fantastic! Every single thing we had was just great. From the appetizer, to the dessert. I will definitely be back, can't wait to have a girls night here! Such a good find! read more

LUCA - Dark chocolate budino, lemon tart, and the raspberry lemon swirl gelato - Italian Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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I had heard such great things about Luca so was excited to try it. I was so disappointed. And this is from someone who never writes reviews. The restaurant atmosphere was so loud and noisy too many people in a small space. this was exacerbated by a table of 10 that was loud and obnoxious. The more they drank the worse it got. It was hard to have a discussion. Definitely not a place for romantic intimate dinner.Staff was doing the best they could but was definitely understaffed. Took a while to get wait staff's attention, awhile to clear away dirty dishes, water bottles left unfilled. I order lobster girasdi. It came out very quickly. Problem was it wasn't cooked. It was like cardboard. They offered me another entree. I then ordered shrimp with eggplant, tomato, and zucchini and sweet red peppers. I asked about peppers because I can't eat anything spicy I was told they were sweet. Peppers had a kick to them ,. They were not whole peppers, but liquid pureed. One tiny piece of zucchini and eggplant which had a vinegar taste, and one tiny tomato with 5 shrimp for 49.99. The shrimp was good after I wiped away pepper puree. I felt bad for our waitress but this all was about the cook. In the end still trying to make it right desert was on the house. Desert was great. I ask questions about entrees before I order but it didn't seem to matter in this case. Menu needs to add more details in describing entrees. I would't recommend this place read more

Food, service and ambulance were excellent! Both of us had the 3 course menu. I had the beet salad, pasta with clams and the halibut all 3 were done very well. We will be back! read more

First time trying this restaurant out and it was a hit! The experience alone makes me want to come back. All of the food was delicious and rich in flavor. I was surprised how quiet the restaurant was with how busy they were. This will be a special occasion place for us. $$$$ read more

We went to Luca for the price fixed lunch. What a great experience! As soon as we sat down the waiter, Andrew (who was amazing) put down a small stool made from a log for my wife's purse (that's a first for us). My wife had the Beet Salad with apples with frisee on an almond butter sauce, I had the Organic Romaine salad made with locally sourced hydroponic lettuce. Both were 5 star. Entrees were the fish special (grilled swordfish) for my wife and tagliatelle bolognese for me. This was in a brown sauce with house made pasta. Bread was hot and delicious. All told well worth the $34/pp. We will be back for dinner soon.P read more

Went to Luca on NYE and everything went really well. We were taken care of in a timely manner and everything came out quickly. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The restaurant is so cute and well set up. I ordered the prix fix meal getting the HOG Farms salad which was nice and light. For pasta course I got the Gramigna pomodoro which was the freshest and most delicious pasta I've had in awhile. It was a simple dish but I really enjoyed it. Still thinking about the pasta after the fact. For the main I got the Roman semolina gnocchi which was not the typical gnocchi I would have expected but more of a larger potato cake type idea. It was really delicious but unexpected. Would definitely go back especially for the pasta!!! read more

Like a Michelin star restaurant experience. Our server was fantastic with an explanation of each dish and just the greatest ambience possible. I thought I was in Manhattan. Menu is super well curated and the food down to the desserts were fantastic. You can't go wrong with this place. The interior design is also super modern. 10/10 recommend. On the pricier side but prix fixe menu is great for special date nights. read more

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When you first walk in you are struck with two things immediately; the pretty, modern, upbeat decor and the welcoming staff. Cocktails were on point, service was attentive and not intrusive. As first time diner's here, you kind of have your radar up as to whether you'll return or not. We will! The food was nicely prepared and presented, with pricing in line with what you got. Fresh fish and pasta what more do you need? read more

Great Service our waiter Joseph was great , he gave us some great suggestions . We did the 3 course Dinner . The calamari and tuna appetizers were great as was the bolognese and sausage Strozzapretti, The Duck entree was amazing as was the Chicken Scarpiello . The chocolate martini was delicious! We will definitely be back The ambience was very chic and you can actually hear each other talking . read more

Meh modern Italian food that is overpriced. Came here for a dinner date and we both did the prix-fixe (which we later realized that one of our combos would have cheaper if the dishes were ordered individually). One of our pastas with a tomato based sauce seemed very watery and lacked flavor. The chicken parm was a cut with the bone included which was odd. Thankfully the staff are friendly and the ambiance is romantic. Doubt we will come here again. read more

So good!!! Loved celebrating my birthday here. Every dish was delicious and very satisfying from beginning to end! Service was perfect and the decor is beautiful I'll definitely be returning! read more

Everything was perfect. They make the very best lemon drop martini. Love that we can now order a la carte.

Tried a new restaurant in Stony Brook Village Center for our anniversary dinner. The decor and hospitality of the staff and our waiter were excellent. The ambiance was wonderful, we sat at one of the high tops by the bar, but bar seating, tables and outdoor seating all looked excellent as well. We did the four-course tasting menu. I ordered the Beets, Casarecce, Gnocchi and Tiramisu. My husband ordered the Buffalo Mozzarella, Mushroom Ravioli, Chicken parm, and chocolate torte. - The food was beautifully plated - The first course was not the most impressive - though Beets looked very pretty, it was not my favorite dish. I heard the Arugula Zeppoli was the one to try - I loved the Casarecce pasta (esp the slight heat in the dish and the pasta was perfectly al dente). My husband liked the mushroom ravioli too - Entrees were probably the most unique - both dishes were tasty and had very interesting plating (in a good way!) - Desserts were great Overall, the experience was awesome, we did not feel rushed at all, it has been a while since we had such a long relaxed dinner, felt like we got to enjoy the atmosphere and the food. The drinks were great as well! I gave it 4 stars because I felt the food, though tasty and well plated was not up to the 5 stars mark. Some of the dishes, mainly the first course were not the most impressive. But overall dining experience and ambiance would get 5 stars without a doubt. We will most definitely be coming back and are already looking forward to our next dining experience! read more

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Luca is a new hidden gem with amazing ambiance and even better food. Three courses will run you $79, or you can order a la carte. The cocktail menu is delicious, and wine list is vast so everyone can find something they like. we started with the Burrata with peach and pistachio appetizer, as well as the Caesar salad. Both were delicious. Small plate pasta course was next; I had the absolute best bucatini and clams in a lemon thyme sauce. I paired this with a violet gin spritz with a lemon twist. My husband had the carbonara with guanciale. My main course was the New York strip, which was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor from the sweet red wine reduction. My husband had the chicken Parm, good not great, left him wanting more as his portion was small. Desserts were a fabulous gluten-free cheesecake with an almond crust, and homemade tiramisu. The service was attentive throughout our meal. Very happy we found this place so close to home, and we can't wait to go back. read more

LUCA - Burrata appetizer with peach and pistachio - Italian Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

We celebrated our 55th anniversary at Luca with friends. The food, from appetizer to dessert, was well prepared and beautifully presented. My husband remarked favorably about the flavorful tuna special. My fillet mignon was done to perfection. The fava bean side was wonderful. The staff was friendly and attentive and the restaurant is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. If you're looking for a great restaurant Luca would be a great choice. read more