I have gotten take out from Luca's multiple times but have never eaten inside. I always order the burgers. They have great burgers and very crispy fries! I highly recommend that you do the same! read more

Service took a ridiculous amount of time considering what we ordered. Mosquitos were a bother inside the restaurant. The food itself was decent: nothing special. Ordering takeout would probably be a better experience. read more

As another yelper stated Union parents YES note this pizza joint next to campus. We got a large GREAT pizza for 21.00, back home in the Midwest that is unheard of !!! They had specialty pizzas we got the meat lovers an antipasto salad ( ordered the blue cheese but got something else that was garlicy and delicious). The salad was over the top, my biggest issue not enough "salad" . The place was quaint but we got to take back to hotel. read more

Great wings, great people. I popped in there right before closing one night and ordered some wings. They were great. The person working was very friendly. Nice place. read more

I ordered lunch, pizza today and I don't know what they're doing there but the sauce was so salty I couldn't eat it. I haven't eaten there before and I won't again. I spoke to a man on the phone and he was quite rude. He needs an attitude adjustment. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. I've driven by Luca's multiple times and from the street it looks like a dive bar. While this spot may have been a college bar in its past life, today it's a restaurant which does a brisk take out and delivery business, and does not even have a liquor license (although I hear one is on the way). One of my friends recommended we try the place for lunch because she had heard good things about the pizza. While the phone was ringing off the hook, and take out orders were leaving the kitchen, the dining room was fairly empty. Maybe it's that people don't have the time to get out of the office for a proper lunch. Or maybe it's that the bar-like setting isn't where people want to spend their lunch break. Personally, I really liked all the Edison bulbs hanging from the ceiling. But I wasn't crazy about the big TVs. In my book, two elements are in conflict with each other. But let's talk about the food. Because the mozzarella and melba were definitely in the top half of the from. Crisp, well fried sticks, were filled with tender stretchy cheese. And the melba had some bits of visible fruit in the dark, thick, sweet sauce. That said, they were topped with a sprinkle of parm and herbs, which works well with a side of marinara sauce, but less well with the melba. If the standards of pizza in Schenectady weren't so high, Luca's pizza would be great. And for some, it will still be a top contender, as I know there are a lot of people who enjoy a sprinkle of powdered garlic on the end crust. I'm not one of those people. Perhaps I am a pizza purist to a fault. But I like my pies to be hand stretched and cooked directly on the oven floor. So when I looked at the bottom of the pie to see the telltale hash marks of a pie that was cooked on a pizza screen, I knew part of the craft of pizza making was sacrificed for the sake of consistency. Did that change the deliciousness of the white pizza with ricotta, fresh garlic, and broccoli? Nope. It didn't. And I would totally order that again. Although I would be tempted to try some of the non pizza offerings. There's clearly someone in the kitchen who cares about deliciousness, because everything was tasty. And even the elements I didn't care for were an attempt to add layers of flavor to standard dishes. Although if a pizza place is going to send out caramelized onions on a pepperoni and onion pizza, that should probably be spelled out on the menu. Because those were not the onions I was hoping to see on our pie. Ultimately, I'm glad that I came to Luca's for lunch. Now I know there is another tasty place to get food in Schenectady. Given the strength of the ricotta on the white pizza, maybe the calzone will earn the place its fourth star. Or maybe it will be one of their sandwiches. We'll have to wait and see. read more

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First time trying this place. Never thought it would be as good as it was. Pepperoni pizza with a nice sauce, great chew to the dough, crisp bottom. Wings were a star. Got the garlic parm and they were a nice crisp and extremely plump and juicy. And the homemade blue cheese is a winner. We also tried the onions and they were amazing. So crispy! Perfectly done. Will definitely be back! read more

Right across the street from the backside of Union College. This place has - hige takeout business but we ate in. We went for the wings and they were very good, very crispy. We tried the pizza and it was pretty good, good crust but I would have preferred more of a sweet sauce versus an oregano forward flavor. The blue cheese was made on-prem and just excellent. The service made it a 5+, very attentive and friendly. Turned up touchtunes for us and it set a great atmosphere. Two items to note before you go: 1 they do not serve alcohol 2 all of the tables we saw were high tops with tall barstool like chairs, this could be an issue for folks with mobikity issues. There may be other seating options in backroom. read more

horrible food and customer service rude absolutely not worth the money or time Won't refund if they mess up order. After being rude on the phone they think people want them to make them something new lol no thanks I don't want my food messed with! owner doesn't care read more

Luca's is a small tavern with a decent sized kitchen. The menu ranges from traditional items to very creative. I have ordered take out and eaten at the bar and both times it was an enjoyable experience. When I ordered take out they beat the ETA by nearly 20 minutes. This review will be based solely on my experience at the restaurant. It was Saturday night and surprisingly dead. Hey casino crowd! Give Luca's a try :) It is hard to spot but very close by. The bar tenders must have been bored. They circled me like sharks constantly asking how I was doing and finding out what I needed. They truly cared about their customers. You can tell this bar has a regular clientele based on the chit chat I heard. They had a good number of beers on tap... the usual suspects. They also had Ubu ale from Lake Placid. One please!! I ordered wings with hot sauce cooked crispy. They came out looking great. The sauce is traditional buffalo style. A fair amount of heat but didn't kill me. Great blue cheese! They charged more for extra which I didn't know before hand. They have some very unique wings most notably PBJ wings. Huh? I am scared. Maybe I will try them with a friend some time. I also ordered a side salad and they put some effort in to it (no iceberg). It was more expensive than I expected it to be but did the job. They have a pretty cool selection of quesadillas. I decided to go with the pulled pork with macaroni and cheese bites. A drunk college students dream! I would not order it again but it was tasty and deserves recognition. Pizza, calzone and stuffed bread is on the menu. This could be a great spot for a pizza and wings night while watching a ball game. So order in or go sit at the bar (those ladies need more customers to take care of!!!) Luca's does what they do right. The owner should attempt to target the untapped crowd. Get more micro brews. Ubu is a great start! read more

Luca's Eatery - Pulled pork quesadilla with mac and cheese bites. Side of BBQ. Because why not? - Burgers Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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absolutely horrible! Rude customer service! doesn't refund food when they mess up. Thinks its the customers fault. Crazy how they are still in business! needs an attitude adjustment! amazes me how people in food service are now ZERO STARS FOR SURE read more

We relied on Luca's during the pandemic lockdown for delivery of a variety of tasty foods. Have been there in person several times since --very friendly and cozy. The spinach garlic roll is to die for! read more

Stopped in on Sunday. Maple bacon wings were amazing. Boneless wings all solid white meat chicken. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely will go back! read more

My five star review at the moment is for delivery only. DELICIOUS. HOT. ON TIME. BEAUTIFULLY PREPARED. This food is super delicious. So far my favorite is the BLT - this is no ordinary BLT, it's large and in charge. The french fries are delicious. The quesadillas are delicious. The salads are prepared so wonderfully and they are so delicious. I honestly don't know if I will ever go to the establishment because I know that it's somewhat small inside especially knowing that the delivery has just been so great so I guess I'll have to see. EAT HERE! read more

Attention union college parents. Great spot when visiting your students. Food and service were excellent. We had duck wings, wings, burgers, quesadillas salads and fries. Everything was great. Looks are very deceiving. Definitely a must try when in Schenectady!! read more

I came in the other day to order some pizza for me and my family. Well, this girl who was working there I think her name was sav or savanna, she was absolutely so disrespectful towards me. I wouldn't put it past this young girl to spit in my food. I've been coming to Lucas for years, but after the way she acted I won't be coming back and neither will my entire family. This place has been going downhill in the last year. read more

The pizza and the quesadillas were delicious. The lighting is a little off in the bar by the tables not really that cozy. read more

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Amazing wings with just the right amount of sauce, the antipasto was excellent, and with gluten free and regular pizza I highly recommend ordering, or dining in, from here. read more

Ordered delivery- pizza is amazing. Well cooked, plenty of toppings. They were out of fried ravioli, pleasantly surprised by the Mac and cheese bites with the amazing horseradish sauce! read more

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I haven't sampled a wide variety of their menu, but what I've had has been great. We order take out or pick up sometimes, and it's always been very good. As pizza fans, that is what we usually get. My favorite is their broccoli/ricotta/garlic pizza. It's so flavorful and delicious. It's easily my favorite pie choice in the area. We've also had their Greek quesadilla, which sounds a bit strange, but it was very tasty. If you're ordering on a weekend night, expect a long wait. It's 90 minutes, typically, in my experience. It's worth it, but you need to plan for that - don't wait until you're already hungry to order. If you're getting food at an off-peak time, it comes pretty quickly. read more

Update to add I've now had the reuben quesadilla and it's huge and delicious. Eight, that's right, 8 triangles for $11. Crazy! read more

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My office ordered lunch today and everything was so good. All of our orders were correct, nothing is more aggravating than when you order lunch for delivery and it's wrong. We ordered wings, quesadillas (which were massive and they have a really good selection) soups and sandwiches. There is definitely something on their menu for everyone. Great quality and quantity. We will definitely be ordering more often! read more

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Never have I ever felt more dismissed by a waitress in my life. I've been to Luca's as a teenager and enjoyed the experience after school. As an adult, I was hassled for my ID which I offered twice, my 10 year old niece was given attitude for not ordering her drink fast enough since the bartender wouldn't make her a virgin shirley temple, and upon trying to see their bar selection, I was pressed about the NYS liquor sales laws, which I'm sure even my 10 year old niece could recite. Overall uninviting atmosphere and interaction. Sorry for the review but I've never left a restaurant before getting a drink. God bless. read more

Charming little place. Found Luca's on Yelp in Schenectady after a week of work nearby, and my usual "Caesar Salad nearby" search. Charming little place, nice seating, and even full bar seating. No liquor license yet, but Snapple was worthwhile and comfortable. Great tasty Chicken Caesar Salad too, and a well done menu with something for everyone. read more

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What a gem. Always great food no matter what you order. Big, no, HUGE portions. Reasonably priced for the great food that you receive. Best house salad I've ever had! read more

As we pulled up I was extremely skeptical but don't be! The food was absolutely excellent. Pulled pork quesadilla was awesome, Rueben amazing! We had numerous apps and all were great. They have great cold beer on tap. And they accommodated us with 4 young kids. Great all around don't hesitate stopping here! read more

I love Lucas!! It is our go to pizza and wing night. Or whatever else we are feeling because everything on the menu is spectacular. My favorite is the boneless hot wings. I have to get those everytime we order out. The spinach garlic roll is also very very good. read more

We stopped here after visiting the MiSci mall in Schenectady. We are in town from Buffalo and every time we come out to the Albany area it has been a struggle to find quality food. I found this place on Yelp saw that it had a good rating, was good for dinning in and also good for kids. When we walked in it was empty besides a bartender and had a college bar feel. I became a little suspect of my choice. The visit got off to a rocky start when the waitress/bartender said they had no milk when my kids wanted milk. Not a huge deal, the bartender was one of the nicest servers I've had in a long time. The menu wasn't huge which is a plus for me. I ordered the Big LT, my wife got the Black Bean veggie burger and the kids split chicken fingers and fries. My BLT came out with fresh ingredients and was really big. The fries had some parm cheese seasoning on them which I really liked. It came with a large dill pickle that was good too. My kids loved the fries and my wife approved of the veggie burger. Bottom line don't let the outside and inside of the restaurant appearance scare you off because the food is quality, fresh and tasty. I would go back! read more

I enjoy getting lunch at Luca's, whether it is take out or dining in - they do a brisk take out but the dining room is nice and quiet. I enjoy their quesadillas. There is a lot of garlicky goodness involved! Service is always excellent here and the food is always cooked to order and fresh. I've never had their pizza but the sandwich options and fried appetizers are delicious as well! read more

Ordered 2 salads for delivery. I was quoted about an hour, then deliver was in less than half an hour. The salads were fantastic and they were quite generous with the meat. We would definitely order again read more

Luca's has the best gluten free pizza around AND they have duck wings! Wings are always crispy and saucy, don't forget the homemade blue cheese omg read more

We have taken out from Luca's a lot during the pandemic and it always exceeds our expectations. The salads, quesadillas, and wings are all really delicious. Give it a try! read more

This is my go to place when I order out. I love their black bean burger. It is so full of flavor. The prices are good and I have not had a bad meal yet! I will continue to use them as my go to take out. read more

Lucas has been one my favorite places to order from and I am a loyal customer and never had any issues til today I ordered their boneless wings which I usually do with bourbon sauce and when I got them there was hardly any sauce on the wings and they were dry..totally disappointed read more

Tonight was our first order and we only had a plain pizza and calzone so I can't go with five stars quite yet. I will say this might be the best pizza we had in this area since our favorite closed. We will definitely try more of their menu which seems to have some great ideas and reasonable prices. read more

We drove over from Brunswick, because we like to try local places. We weren't disappointed. The only thing is that it looks like a nice place to sit and eat inside, but obviously it's understandable right now. We really enjoyed the pizza, though, and those sausage had a nice bite to it. read more

Well I thought I would treat the family for some take out...OMG their food has declined dramatically! I ordered 3 plates with a side of onion rings. This was the first time I had ordered since the Corona Virus. All of the onion rings were Burned badly. This is unacceptable. I tried to give them a chance again because they food use to be good until they started giving me garbage as a meal.. They have definitely lost my business for certainly this time. They don't even deserve the 1star that I have giving them.... read more

The food here is great. I recommend the buffalo chicken quesadilla. Its second to none. The seemingly homemade beauty cheese is also amazing. If your feeling froggy I also recommend the breakfast pizza, I'm not really sure how they nailed this concoction but they did. The other pizza there isnt amazing but for the most part the food is always delicious. Oh and the "Stuffer" gets honorable mention, also very good. read more

This is my favorite delivery option in town. Their blue cheese dressing is amazing. They also have great sandwiches and onion rings. They also have some of the quickest delivery times around. Pro tip: try the pizza roll, it is amazing and reheats great the next day read more

It's really unfortunate that I have to give Lucas one star because the food there is pretty good. I am giving Lucas one star because every time I call to make a delivery it's like playing Russian roulette if they are going to deliver to my house that night. I have had Lucas deliver to me over a dozen times- yet every other time I call they tell me it is out of their delivery range. Mind you- they also charge you a delivery fee. They will only deliver within a 3 mile radius and since I am a half mile further they get to pick and chose when they will deliver. It's a crock of bullshit. They have lost at least 2 customers forever. Plus we always tip extremely well, IN ADDITION to the delivery fee. They better get their shit together. read more