this place is amazing! the pizza was hands down the best italian food we had on our trip. the service was incredible and the waiters were extremely welcoming! definitely a place to try out! read more

Took 30mins to make a sandwich. Restaurant had about 5 people in it. sandwich was bad. unfortunate because the bar looked cool, but obviously they should reconsider having a kitchen. read more

Lucca Grill - hot italian sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Fantastic food! We stopped by on the way to Chicago and the Italian beef sandwich on a gluten-free bun was phenomenal! The fries are great too! read more

Haven't been to Lucca for a long time. No reason. Just did think of it. Now we will move it wayyy up on our pizza rotation!! Outstanding device & pizza!! read more

Lucca Grill is the best. Friendly owners and staff. The best pizza in town. A la Baldini pizza and a Lois to share. The best cosmopolitan martinis.... Made by Teeter, too. Love the food, the atmosphere, and everything about Lucca! read more

Lucca Grill - A la Baldini pizza, The Lois sandwich with cottage fries and cosmopolitan martinis - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

We ate at Lucca Grill on our way to Michigan. We ordered a Caesar salad, the lemon butter shrimp pasta and the fettuccini add chicken. The Caesar dressing is made in house and it is AMAZING. We both ordered an extra side of the dressing. My sisters Lemon butter pasta was really good-nice and light. My fettuccine was good- I love that the chicken was sliced thin. The sauce could have had a little more spice or flavor for me but it was a good sauce. Mitch was a great waiter, joked around with us and told us about some history of the place. The charm is unmatched. Lots of college flags, and art on the wall. The restaurant is actually two levels with the kitchen being on the top level and they use the functional dumbwaiter to bring food down which is super cool. read more

Lucca Grill - Lemon butter shrimp pasta - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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The restaurant was pretty packed and busy when I arrived, so there was a bit of a wait for a table which I didn't mind. Ordered an appetizer, the garlic bread, that was delicious. The downside was that you have to pay extra for cheese on top and other additions. Our main meals weren't quite as great either. Although it smelled amazing, the food we got was a bit bland. read more

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I made a carry-out order here. I had the Lois sandwich (with a side of the patatine potato chips) and mozzarella sticks. I was reading a bunch of reviews on here raving about the food, however actually having a bite was another story. It was just all right. As with all places, my score is subject to change if/when I order more items, but right now it's a 6.0. read more

The quintessential old school Italian joint. Smells like food heaven. Looks exactly like an 87 year restaurant should. The pizza is excellent. Service was so sweet. Highly recommend. Makes me want to come to Bloomington on road trips. read more

Lucca Grill - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

The food was really good, and was ready really fast! My waitress was so sweet, I really enjoyed eating here!

Was looking for a local Italian restaurant and came across Lucca Grill. Great choice! The chicken parm was delicious. Shout out to Ira...he's an excellent server. The atmosphere was welcoming and family friendly. I will definitely be returning before heading back home to Vegas. read more

I am not a big guy and usually eat about 3-4 slices max of any pizza.....except when I visit Lucca! I can scarf the entire good size pizza down in one sitting and have never regretted my visit to Bloomington for that fact that I know what is in store for dinner and where. Great upbeat service, old school cool atmosphere, cold cold drinks and stellar pizza. I may never try the other dishes because I don't want to miss the pizza opportunity. Thanks Lucca staff, see ya next time that I am cruising down good ol Hwy55! read more

The food was very tasty. And the had gluten free options. The gluten free bun was delicious. The service was exceptional and the the ambiance was great read more

Another classic Italian restaurant that is very underrated! The pizza is perfection, and the staff is amicable.

Really nice cute restaurant. Very homey. Love all the sports pennants and photos on the walls. Pizza was fantastic. Got the Baldini and the Veggie (medium size). Great taste and perfect for three people. Staff are awesome. Great hangout place for a Saturday afternoon and to watch a ball game. read more

Lucca Grill - Baldini pizza - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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Great place! Pasta and pizza are both amazing and the service is impeccable! Definitely one of the best places in town!

Stopped in Bloomington and had never eaten in town. We searched pizza and this place came up. We went in on Tuesday night and the place was full. When they asked if we had reservations, we thought uh oh. But they sent us upstairs where we met Ira. He was awesome gave us trivia and history of the restaurant which was super cool. We ordered fried ravioli, bread sticks and cheese pizza. We also ordered the ALa Baldini pizza and Ira told us that anchovies were on the original so we added those. The place filled up bu Ira took time to check on us and tell us other little facts like they have a guy who mostly makes all the dough. The food was delicious. Thanks Tony and Ira for a great experience. read more

Lucca Grill - Cheese and A La Baldini pizza with black olives and anchovies - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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Great neighborhood bar/restaurant. The pizzas looked good. I ordered the chicken parm and it was delicious. Friendly servers as well. read more

Lucca Grill - Chicken parm. Really great! - Pizza Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

The best pizza in town. Great pub style thin crust! We ate at the restaurant. Service was good. The upstairs area, where we ate was old rickety, but the food and service made up for the upstairs atmosphere. I think the downstairs area is much nicer. The place was very busy, so I am happy with the experience. read more

3 stars a bit on the high side from our takeout experience. Had the La Baldini pizza which was very good but not out of the park by Chicago standards (yes we are pizza snobs). Had the plain cheese which really had very little taste and was quite burned at the edges. Cesar salad consisted of a escarole salad mix drizzled with their home made dressing which was ok. Four to five large croutons at the corners and that was it. Salad mix had some bad spots in it - time to grab a new bag! Ordering takeout at the restaurant is strange - they wouldn't take a number to call or text to tell you when the order is up. It's just "stop by in 35 minutes and it should be ready". Area nearby isn't especially interesting either although the bar area and small dining room had a lot of character and staff was at least kind. read more

One of my favorite places in Bloomington. Best thin crust pizza (A La Baldini is the best!) served hot and fresh from a huge pizza oven. Great old fashioned pizza joint atmosphere and super friendly staff. For apps get the hot garlic cheese bread. Lots of beers to pick from and served with a little water glass. read more

Love this place! Pizza crust is phenomenal. Our waitress on a busy Saturday night was just the right mix of friendly and efficient. Love the bustle and the "old world" atmosphere. Great Bloomington institution. It's lasted almost 90 years for a reason. read more

Great little history spot - if coming through Bloomington (travelling 66 - just passing - interested in History - or hungry). Lucca Grill has been serving people great food at decent prices. I had the meatball sandwich - GF had the Italian sandwich (I helped her finish). Skip the upstairs unless you have a large party and be prepared for some slow service (but if you have time, definitely worth the experience). read more

Pizza was amazing best that I have had in a really long time! Definitely will be back. Crust was perfect and toppings were as well.

My new favorite in town even though they've been here for like 80 years but I'm from out of town. So hard to find great joints like this when your not local, trust me you won't be disappointed in this one. Cool atmosphere, great bar & friendly bar tenders. Pasta dishes are outstanding especially the cannelloni & lasagna. Really great pizzas and some really different unique options or order your favorites. They are all great with thin crispy crust. Just wish they delivered. read more

Old school delicious. So Route 66. Food is delicious. Prices are reasonable, so reasonable!!! read more

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After eating sea food for the last three weeks in Florida, we were dying for a pizza on the way home to northern Wisconsin. Stopped by the Lucca Grill and were blown away by the atmosphere, service and most of all, the pizza. The La Baldini was the best ever...Wish we were sticking around to try some of the other dishes, as they all looked really good. Highly recommend... read more

I'm on a roof 66 tour and this place is the place to stop if you want to feel like you're on route 66 and the food is amazing and the owners were very helpful given me the history! read more

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Been going here since the late 80s. Used to be my favorite place, pizza is either now raw or burnt.

I absolutely love Lucca Grill!! It's hands down the best pizza in the Bloomington/Normal area and honestly the best pizza I've ever had! I usually get takeout, and sometimes have a beverage while I wait, but the staff is always kind and attentive during my short stay. If you're hoping to dine in, you'll enjoy the cozy atmosphere. It's always lively with a neighborhood feel. You will not be disappointed! read more

The best Pizza. The service is professional and friendly. It is a bar but the restaurant it's self is really the reason to go.

Best pizza and atmosphere!! I love this place. You won't find better pizza in central Illinois !!

The wife and I took her nephew here for a late lunch while visiting him at ISU. The restaurant/bar has nice ambience, a long wooden bar, and interesting wall hangings, including college banners from all over the USA. The wife and nephew shared a sausage, mushroom and green pepper. It was crispy and not greasy. There were no weird rock hard chunks in the sausage, which is unusual. The garlic bread is advertised as coming with marinara sauce, but actually comes with delicious pasta sauce with chunks of vegetable in it. I had a cup of chili and chicken Caesar salad. Both were good. My only complaint is that server seemed too eager to be rid of us. She put down the bill without asking if we were done and tossed a carry out container nearly on top of the leftover pizza. read more

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In all honesty I feel like I have to come clean in admitting that over the years we have gotten to know the management team at Lucca pretty well. Johnny and Tony are now like old friends to us, but that is part of the point here. Especially at the bar (where we actually prefer to sit unless we're with a big crowd), going to Lucca is like going to a buddy's house, a buddy with an large classic pizza oven - circa 1940's - that still kicks butt and takes names! Not only has their cracker crust converted this Chicago style deep dish lover, their appetizers (fried ravs and believe it or not, parmesan wings) and entrees (canneloni) are top-notch and the beer selection is a small but very well-represented one. Its because of these things we been going a couple times a month for the last several years and at this point we feel like extended family. Especially with the recently remodeled upstairs and the broadening of the menu to include new items (like the wings and the desert), give our freinds at Lucca Grill a chance to show you why! read more

Great place, excellent thin pizza, good service, great old place with atmosphere to burn. Really enjoyed the visit out travelling read more

Ordered Alfredo fettuccine, side salad, ravioli, spaghetti with meatball and a pizza. The pizza was good. They left out the bread that comes with the pasta. The spaghetti was ok but hard to taste due to so much water in the pasta noodles which watered the whole pasta down. The side salad , which I knew what I was getting , was nothing more then a mixed medley of lettuce and ranch that taste generic. Would not recommend. The price was t worth the value. read more

First, let me start by saying that I definitely recommend eating downstairs in the bar area - its so cool! The food was really good and absolutely hit the spot. We did order the chicken livers because it seemed to be a favorite. While it was good, there were a few of the bigger pieces that were not cooked all the way through. Definitely order the pizza!! We did a custom one and we loved it! I love a thin, crispy crust, and this was perfect. The alfredo was also good (the chicken was burnt though) and the baked ziti was amazing! The pasta's come with a side salad and bread too. Very filling meal and really well priced. read more

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The service is Great and the Pizza is the Best! If you in the Bloomington/Normal you got to stop in and enjoy the food.

My favorite hometown pizza pub! You've got to try the Balldini - it's the bomb!

Great pizza, great service, relaxing atmosphere! Right downtown, walking distance from a number of other interesting pubs and restaurants!