A real standout restaurant in the area! They are perfect for a hot date night or any special occasion. The staff make you feel right at home and the menu and specials really standout being this far from the city center. I had the oso bucco and my wife had the truffle dish. Both were yummy and we shared the golden beet salad over a few cocktails (old fashioned). You just cannot go wrong with this place. Just note that it is a little on the classier side so leave the t shirts and jeans at home. :) read more

Okay, our server Alan was fantastic! Great at his job and giving recommendations but also subtly hilarious! He would just casually say jokes when he comes over to check on you but the jokes never sounded forced. Too funny. The halibut special was delicious! It melted in my mouth and was so silky. One of the best cooked halibut I've ever had. The asparagus was also well cooked, tender but with a crunch but not charred/burnt. Another must is the pesto ravioli! Their pesto is more nutty and not super oily which I'm a fan of. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We made a reservation at Luca West for Mother's Day dinner, hoping to have a special family celebration. Unfortunately, this turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences we have ever had. From the moment we arrived, we felt ignored and unwelcome. Despite having a reservation, we were seated in a corner table and then left sitting there with no menus, no water, and no service for over 10-15 minutes. Servers were constantly walking around the restaurant and attending to other tables, yet nobody came to acknowledge us or check on us. We genuinely felt invisible. We were also dining with our one-year-old child and requested a high chair. At first, staff claimed they could not find one and instead brought us an unsafe booster seat with no proper straps or support. Only after additional requests did they eventually find an actual high chair. What made the experience even more upsetting was that, at the time, we were the only non-white customers in the restaurant. Every other table appeared to be receiving normal service while we continued to sit there without menus, water, or any attention at all. Whether intentional or not, the treatment felt deeply uncomfortable and unacceptable. This completely ruined our Mother's Day celebration. If zero stars were possible, that is what I would give this restaurant. Absolutely unacceptable experience. read more

Even though the restaurant was half full our server put the bum's rush on us the entire night. He asked for our orders within a minute or two from providing menus and didn't let up even though we told him we wanted to enjoy a cocktail before dinner. In general, he was just annoying and a phony. read more

My wife and I went for our anniversary. They have a nice and fancy atmosphere that's great for a special occasion. Our server was excellent and provided top tier service. Food wise, you receive complimentary bread and garlic dipping oil. This was fantastic! I'm not a big bread eater, but it was so fresh and soft and paired amazingly with the garlic oil. My wife and I both ordered different steaks and a side pasta. The steaks were cooked perfectly and had a good flavor. The side pasta was basic, which we knew when ordering. They treated us to complimentary tiramisu and we added a salted caramel cheesecake. It was a good dinner and a good night. We'll be back to try a specialty pasta. read more

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Luca west is an experience, I would dare say better than Luca's in the downtown area - reason being the special menu that is unique to the season and very well prepared!. It's upscale and chic and the food tastes delicious! Also - this post might not label the dishes correctly as I was lost in the flavours (yes, that's true!) Service is amazing, swift and proactive staff. Ambiance is chic. read more

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Very weird experience. The fire alarm was going off for 20 minutes and nobody addressed it with us. We had a reservation and then were sat at the bar area. We went for a birthday celebration and were deeply disappointed. We had better expectations given the incredible sister restaurant is our favorite - Luca (now Casa La Luna). We will NOT be going back to Luca West. read more

For the price of the meal, I just really expected better service. We had to ask for our server several times, and then we'd also have to repeat our requests several times. Someone at my table had to ask for a dessert menu three times, and he told her he couldn't give it to her until he had cleared her plate, which he offered to do but didn't. He told me if I didn't like my drink he'd get me a new one. Well I didn't like it at so all (I don't recommend the chocolate cherry martini) but he never asked if I liked it. He was not friendly, and the whole table agreed we wouldn't return. It is also much louder than I'd anticipated. read more

This place lived up to my expectations. I ordered the ravioli and the white truffle cream lobster soup and my partner ordered the sacchetti (which we were told is the most popular dish). I loved all of the food. I was a little sad that the soup amount was very little but it was worth every penny. This is by far on my top list of Italian restaurants. read more

Made a reservation for a Monday evening for my husband and I. The service was nice and professional. They kept the warm bread flowing! Enjoyed a glass of wine. I got the salmon that came with some lobster ravioli and thought it was very good. read more

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Beautiful location for a meaningful celebration. We went for our anniversary two years in a row and it feels like the food is better every time! Friendly staff and great service! Have recommended to many people! read more

Luca West - Bolognese. Cheese Stuffed Tortellini, Tomato Cream, Shrimp and Lobster Meat - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

I finally visited Luca West on Friday evening, May 17th 2024. I arrived for an early dinner with a friend at 4:40pm. I came strictly for happy hour ($7) which is from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. CUSTOMER SERVICE (5/5) -- Our host/server, Danijela, was wonderful. She was managing the bar as well on a busy evening and she did a great job bringing water, complimentary bread/oil, and our dinner to the table. She was very attentive and friendly. Excellent. FOOD - HAPPY HOUR (5/5) -- Happy Hour is a great deal at just $7 a plate. I ordered the Orecchiette pasta and tried some of the calamari that my friend ordered. The Orecchiette is made with Italian Fennel Sausage, Rapini , and White Wine. It was just your classic orecchiette and I enjoyed it. The calamari was tasty as well. I especially loved dipping the soft bread into the calamari tomato sauce. The quantity (size) of both dishes was more than enough food for one person and I was full after leaving. My friend ordered a drink, the peach bellini ($7) which she enjoyed. I don't drink alcohol so I didn't get a drink. I can't wait to return to try other italian dishes. I heard their patio is beautiful so I'd love to see it next time (it wasn't opened today). At just $7 a plate during happy hour, you can't get a better deal than that anywhere else in town, that I know of. TIP -- The entrance may pull you away because it doesn't look like a restaurant but you are in the right spot. Luca West is just connected to an office building. Also, parking is free because there is a big parking lot at the front of the restaurant. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 31/150 total reviews in 2024 - 681 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 17 May 2024 read more

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My first repeat review! And my first time ordering something totally new to me here in a while. Service on this night was good, a little slower at the start but always very helpful. Luca was in too, he is awesome as always. Don't be worried about it being too fancy or stuffy for a larger more talkative group, we were all catching up the whole time and felt very comfortable. Food was fabulous as always. Free bread and oil to die for, burrata appetizer was really really good and fresh. I got the cavatelli which was a totally new dish to me, the sauce was very similar to the tomato cream sauce in the bologna pasta dish but with a different pasta and pancetta mixed in. It was delicious and I brought home 3/4 of it. I will say, it was VERY hot temperature wise and did not cool down much throughout our meal so that made it a little tough to eat lol My companions got a variety from sachetti (amazing, reputation earned), veal tort, bolognese and bologna and all enjoyed. Tiramisu was pretty standard, same with the cannoli, but I really enjoyed the chocolate mousse though it was nothing crazy special read more

Have I driven past this place dozens of times? Yes. Why didn't I stop by you might ask? Because I thought it was an office building, oops. I came during happy hour with a friend to sample their menu a bit. Danijela was our server and she was very prompt and attentive. We got the bread with the olive oil dip very fast as a we perused the menu. She was happy to answer our questions and I went with the calamari. It was a great choice - well balanced and genuinely a lot of food for $7.00. I also opted for the beach bellini and it was a great pairing. This place was VERY popular and I can see why. Great food and fantastic service - I definitely want to come back! read more

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We went to Luca west for a group dinner on a Thursday night. We ordered calamari and eggplant for the group to share and my Fiance and I split the branzino. The food was pretty solid. The free bread was warm and soft, the eggplant was good, and the calamari though unusual was tender. Our table side deboning of the branzino was a very fun element. However, the service was unfortunately very spotty. We waited at least 15min just staring around hoping for someone to take our order for dessert (we got the tiramisu and it was also good, nothing special but not bad). And then another 10-20min for us to get the check. TL;dr Decent food, very spotty service, nice ambiance. Maybe sit at the bar? read more

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This is a very nice Italian restaurant. They serve pasta, seafood, and steak. They also have a list of wines and other cocktails. Our waitress was wonderful. Always checking on us. There is also a bar that you may sit at and eat as well. I recommend their Filet Mignon. Everything is cooked to perfection. It's definitely an upscale restaurant. read more

Luca West - Filet Mignon - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

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One of the best happy hours in town! It's tough to get a seat at the outside bar (a literal line of people waiting for HH to start). But don't fret- the inside bar also has the HH available. Fave dishes are the penne alla vodka, mussels, and the caprese! Pair with a dirty martini or crisp sauv blanc and you're in for a treat! read more

I went to Luca for my stepmom's birthday dinner with her friends and my sister and sister in law. What a fun place! The patio was spacious and from the decor you'd never know you were in a Cleveland suburb. The atmosphere was very European. They have a very extensive wine list, many available only by the bottle. I had a glass of Pinot Grigio which was crisp and perfectly chilled. For my meal I got the arugula salad and the tortellini, but before that, THE BREAD. Warm, crusty bread with roasted garlic spread. I would have been happy with just that! Our server whose name I didn't get, didn't bat an eye with our large group and he was knowledgeable and helpful with answering our menu questions. As a special treat for my stepmom, the staff brought her a little dessert with a candle and took her photo and printed it for her. Such a nice touch. Thank you Luca West, for a nice evening. read more

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Food is always so good here at Luca west! They were very busy for a Sunday evening. We sat on the patio and had good service. The patio is nice . Not loud. Has a bar. Different than the inside of the restaurant. We always enjoy coming here. It's very good Check it out read more

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Sadly, I've eaten here several times without issue, but last week's experience was unacceptable for a restaurant of this caliber. I was served a completely overcooked filet--twice--while my friend's meal sat getting cold. No drink, salad, or courtesy was offered during the long wait. The manager promised to make it right, then never returned. Two hours, two inedible steaks, one cold meal, and no accommodation. We won't be back. $135 wasted. read more

I knew I was going to like this place, but I LOVED IT! Me and my friends sat outside and it was a beautiful day! We first ordered 1.5 servings of Secchetti...because we are obsessed with it and knew that 1 serving would not fulfill our needs. (we try it at every Italian place that has it) & Luca West did not disappoint!! It was filled with a lot of delicious flavor and I could've probably ordered more to eat! We also ordered some red wine to get us going while we decided what to order! - you can never go wrong with a Cabernet Sauvignon (we actually ended up ordering 2 bottles it was so good). I decided on the Mare (Tagliatelle, garlic, evoo, clams, shrimp, and pinot grigio). It was very good! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the shrimp and clams were delicious!!! All of the flavors really worked well with each other and I even had some of the pasta to take home, that reheated well (I never reheat seafood - I eat it all before I go). My friend got the Tortellini Di Vitello (veal stuffed tortellini, cream, parmigiana reggiano, sweet peas, and prosciutto). She loved her dish and said that the tortellini was perfect! I got to have a bite and I must say she was not wrong! My one bite was packed with flavor! Our other friend got the Costolette (grilled rack of lamb, wild mushroom risotto, and parmigiana reggiano). This large portion dish was probably big enough for two people to share, but I am not the biggest fan of lamb so I did not try it. My friends said that the mushroom risotto flavors worked really well with the lamb and brought a creamy flavor to the dish. They also really enjoyed the lamb rack by itself, saying that it still had a lot of flavor without the risotto. I can't wait to make my way back to this place or even try one of their other locations around Cleveland! read more

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Luca never disappoints, amazing quality food every time we go. It is a staple restaurant to go to when family visits. Family staff and great patio in the summer. read more

Luca West - sacchetti - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

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Beautiful patio,,,beautiful night ...great food with exceptional service!!! Had international guests to entertain. All was perfect and do not hesitate to enjoy this place. read more

Went here a few months back to celebrate my birthday and was not disappointed!!! The Sacchetti was some of the best food I've ever had. Will definitely be back at this location or the one in the Flats Restaurant was nice and service was attentive! read more

Came to Luca West for a work event as well as personally this past month. Highly recommend based off both experiences. The menu has multiple vegetarian options. Really enjoyed both the pesto mushroom ravioli as well as the eggplant melanzane appetizer. At the work event, food was fresh and tasty despite serving a large number of people. Service was excellent both when dining privately and at the corporate event. Servers were kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. We accidentally left our credit card at the restaurant and the manager called us within 10 min of us leaving the restaurant. read more

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I am shook that I'm giving this place a 3. The food was absolutely fantastic but unfortunately the experience was not. We came here as a group of 7 with a reservation for 7pm. We were not sat until 7:50pm. It was a bit ridiculous. They did comp a few appetizers but when you're paying for a babysitter time is truly money. This coupled with the fact that they wouldn't split the bill is why I'm giving them a 3. The food as I said though was excellent and so was the cozy table by the fire. read more

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I came to Luca West for happy hour on a Friday and it was fabulous. The staff is very attentive and the food is always amazing. Definitely come early because the happy hour spots fill quickly! read more

Amazing patio. Great people watching! The food. Oh the food! Deeeeeee-lish! Lobster risotto- heaven on a plate! The seafood pasta ( I forget the name ) but it has shrimp and lobster- pretty heavenly too! Looking for a great date place?! This is perfect! Also the staff are super attentive! Enjoy! read more

Paid way too much for undercooked and not warm food. My sister's fish was raw.. my dad's chicken parm was cold, they served us flat no syrup soda twice. Plus the bathrooms looked like they haven't been cleaned since the night before and we got there at open. Our server was nice but I don't think she was properly trained- it's not her fault; it's managements. It was a one and done for me. Not the best Easter dinner I had.... read more

It checked all the boxes- Great service Fantastic food Perfect portion sizes ...with a balanced atmosphere. On a Wednesday evening. read more

5/5 stars for the service and for the ambiance on the outside patio 3/5 for the food Can't say enough nice things about the staff they were super awesome. Courteous and felt so welcomed. The food was disappointing. Pasta in one of the pasta dishes was slightly undercooked. One of the special dishes lacked important flavors. If I went back here I would not order entrees. Truly disappointing. If the owners are reading this thank your staff for making the experience great. read more

I recently went to a Luca West with my work. They had a special menu they made for us and served everything family style, except for our starter salads and our entrées. I don't even know what was my favorite thing we ate because every thing was out of this world! We started out with fresh warm bread that was literally fresh out of the oven. Next they brought sacchetti al tartufo bianco which is truffe and ricotta stuffed sacchetti stuffed with white trufle cream with a balsamic and fig drizzle - to die for so many good flavors together. Next they brought out bruschetta crostini- this I actually was not a big fan of. The bruschetta did not taste fresh, and the crostini was rockhard. This was the only plate we did not clear. Next they brought us out individual starter salads - just a basic salad with balsamic dressing, but it was very good and it had fontinella cheese which was very fancy lol Next we were brought braised beef, ravioli with Gorgonzola cheese and mushrooms. If I had to pick a favorite item we had this was probably in my top two. The combination of the beef and the mushrooms and the cheese, and the pasta was just heavenly. Next they brought out potato gnocchi, which had sun-dried tomatoes and porcini mushrooms. Also, just so extremely delicious. We then had our choice of three of the main dishes for the daily special. We had our choice between chicken, fish, pork, or lamb. I went with the lamb and was divine. I don't know that I've had lamb this good in my entire life it was a grilled rack of lamb on top of mushroom risotto, covered in Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. To finish off our already decadent and extremely filling meal, we received a plate of desserts. Tiramisu, cannolis, and chocolate mousse cups with fresh raspberries. The tiramisu was just amazing. We were extremely spoiled by this amazing tasting menu that Luca West made up for our team. I would like to say that Luca West did not pay for this meal at all it was paid for by my work. I was just floored by the amazing quality of this food. The service was exceptional as well - we had one main waitress for about 25 of us - she kept up on our drinks, and she did have a little help delivering all of our food. Overall, I was extremely happy with this experience, and I have looked at Luca's menu for other food items and pricing - I definitely plan to return in the future for their happy hour. read more

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Wonderful food! Not sold on the corporate office space.... looked very cool inside but it was pretty tight quarters. We'll have to visit their other location but the food was FANTASTIC. Great espresso martinis and phenomenal scallops in risotto. read more

Went in lastnight with 7 girlfriends for a bday dinner, the service was ok. She seemed like she'd rather be anywhere but there. The food i thought was good, until about 4.5/5 hours later when i woke up with vicious food poisoning. Still hasn't subsided. For the prices $100 food poisoning shouldn't be on the menu. Quality of food should be much, much higher. read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. We couldn't believe how crowded it was for a Tuesday night. We have never had a bad meal here !!

The food never disappoints here. Great service from the host to the chefs. If you have never been make a reservation and have the best night possible on the west side. read more

Luca West - The best host and human! Chris B. - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

Lovely evening tonight at Luca West. Their large, gracious patio is perfect for spring and summer. Bread service consists of a large piece of crusty bread with an iron skillet of garlic and olive oil for dip. We had the calamari appetizer. I love a calamari that is NOT breaded and deep fried. This was in a wonderful tomato/caper sauce. The sauce was amazing. Hubs had the special veal parmigiana. It was elevated using a large veal chop rather than a cutlet. I had the osso buco. Fall off the bone in a savory sauce. Dear daughter did the Bolognese. She finished the whole plate. A thoroughly pleasant evening. Portions are generous. Wine list is varied and reasonably priced. read more

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I was in from out of town visiting family and had dinner tonight at Luca- overall a huge disappointment. The service was extremely slow from the onset which wasn't a significant consideration given we were in no hurry but challenging nonetheless. Overarching concern was the food- all of which felt room temperature at best to over-cooked (branzino, steak, salmon). Either the kitchen was off or our food just sat without attention in the kitchen. We had the bolognese which was a massive bowl of pasta with very little meat and completely over sauced. We have been to the downtown location several times and the food was always great. Perhaps an off night after a busy holiday season but for the price it was not a good dining experience. read more

We had a larger group celebrating the holiday, of course we made reservations, we also confirmed our reservations. Our group arrived and we were taken to our table, the hostess walked away without saying anything to us that the table was missing a place setting, glassware, silverware and a chair. We stood there at the table for 2-3 minutes wondering what is happening, while being in the way of the wait staff. Total mood killer- I was frustrated with the aloofness of the staff and I went to the hostess stand; voicing my issues, which I was scolded by the Manager. I admit, I was frustrated and angered that we were treated so poorly that we stood in the walkway waiting. I did apologize to the young ladies at the hostess desk. What ever happened to the Customer is Right, or to please the customer? This man was all about himself and his authority. If it wasn't for our server which he was awesome, the food was delicious, presentation was beautiful and the cocktails were delicious that saved our celebration. read more

My wife ordered the gnocchi with a salad , I ordered a sea scallop pasta entree. My wife immediately noticed that her salad dressing tasted mostly of oil, with very little vinegar. My scallops were cooked properly, but were tasteless. The pasta tasted of nothing but oil. There were some herbs sprinkled around the edges of the plate, so I dragged them in, and my wife offered me a generous pile of the sundried tomatoes that came with her entree, but there was no helping my dish. My wife described her gnocchi as "unremarkable". When the waiter came around to ask how we liked our food, we told him our findings. He brought out grated parmesan and salt & pepper, which at least created SOME flavor in my dish. He also brought out a complimentary piece of tiramisu, which my wife said was very good. The service was good, although I prefer restaurants where there's a only a single waiter to deal with, rather than a bunch of different people constantly gang-banging your table. The ambiance was fine. The decor is understated, a little on the portentous side, but about what you'd expect for a place with $50 entrees. As others have mentioned, the noise level is high; there's a 'bar' area adjoining the main seating room, and I imagine the volume will kick up throughout the evening as the blood/alcohol levels rise in the bar. To sum up, Luca West seems to be one of those places you go to impress the people you're with, rather than to enjoy the flavor of your food. Stella Mia, a few miles away, offers an almost identical level of atmosphere and service, but with much better food. And, after a quick check of their online menu, significantly lower prices. read more