Extraordinary! There are several reasons why I give Lucca 5-Stars. I will talk about the food last. Firstly, when you walk in, you are greeted by the friendliest staff. From the bartender to the waiters to the owner/chef to his parents, everyone there is excited to see you. And they greeted me by my first name! They had my name from the reservations, and they actually remembered and took the time to talk to me like I was an old friend. It made me feel really good, like I was someone they cared about. The atmosphere. I love it. Just dark enough to be romantic and cozy, with seasonal decorations and twinkling "fairy lights" (Christmas lights). We went to the wine tasting dinner and they had an excellent piano player that added to the nice atmosphere. The drinks. I imbibed on a Hendricks and tonic before being seated for the wine tasting dinner. My only disappointment was they had no cucumber to garnish the drink. And really, if a cucumber slice is your only disappointment, you had a great dinner! Cucumber aside, the drink was mixed well and strong, and it was a great way to relax and wet my palate before the dinner. The wine. There were two levels to the wine dinner on 20 October 2014. We chose the higher level so that we could try better wines. And Lucca did not disappoint! One of the wines we tried was $300 per bottle! There was not a wine served that wasn't amazing, and Chef Josh Schory paired them brilliantly with his food selections. The food. I have one word for you: Heaven. Okay, I have another word for you: Divine. Chef Josh is absolutely gifted. It's very hard to choose my favorite course. In fact, I simply cannot. They were all wonderful. I will tell you that simply thinking about the bleu cheese soufflé with spiced fruits (the dessert course) is making my mouth water. I will be back, again and again. And no matter where you live and/or are visiting in Northeastern Ohio, I implore you to visit Lucca. read more

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Have eaten here 30 plus times. The best food in Canton as of 01/14. Great salads (amazing caprese), great pasta dishes (anything here with a cream sauce is to die for), great steaks. The pepper honey filet is killer and the way they season and roast the vegetables is perfection. The lobster aka vodka is the perfect creamy tomato sauce with delicate chunks of lobster. The rabbit appetizer is so tender. I mean, this guy, Josh, knows his stuff. I often leave here saying that is as good as a meal I would have on East 4th St in Cleveland. It seems their persistence in providing quality food is starting to pay off as this place is becoming busier and busier each month. There are 3-4 pretty great restaurants in Canton and this one is at the top in my opinion. Some great house made desserts are the only missing element. read more

Lucca Restaurant - Double cut pork chop with bacon polenta and buttermilk horseradish sauce. Fantastic dish! - Italian Near Me - Canton, Ohio

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Went there for Friday night eats since they were close. Nice surprise for good food. Had Bolognese with pappardelle noodles. Good portions; definitely took home leftovers. Appetizer: Margarita pizza, very tasty. Will return read more

I have to be honest here and admit I have never eaten a steak here at Lucca' s. I have an Aunt, my late mom's late sister that when she came home from California, she would make a point to stop in and tell the owner's how much she loved his food. She has been gone since 1986 and the family misses her terribly but it's fun to remember the places she loved coming to eat when she came home for visits. read more

Lucca in Downtown Canton is fantastic. I had the roasted tomato caprese salad, limoncello shrimp, and chicken piccata with Lemon-Caper Buerre Blanc, Pecorino Risotto. What an outstanding meal. read more

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Stopped in for an early dinner! Ordered the double pork chops, which was HUGE. The chef here is quite good! Worth a visit! read more

Lucca Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Canton, Ohio

I was recently responsible for arranging a dinner for 28 as we said goodbye to our old boss and welcomed our new boss. Of course I wanted a relaxed evening with delicious food, great service, and a reasonable price. I got all three at Lucca. After I made a call to see if they could accommodate us the head chef Josh Shorry called me directly to discuss the menu. We agreed on a price per person and I set him loose to work his magic. The results were terrific. We were greeted on arrival by his friendly and helpful staff. Appetizers were on the table immediately - cheese, olives, peppers, meat. Ample and delicious. Bruschetta followed and then appetizer size margherita pizzas. We never felt hurried and drinks were quickly refilled as needed. Salads were then served, followed by a flavorful pasta dish with red sauce. Chicken picatta with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus then hit the table. Dessert was an assortment of cake including chocolate, carrot, and tiramisu. Even the coffee at the end of the meal was delicious. Lucca is a family restaurant that offers outstanding fresh Italian dishes complimented by a great staff of thoughtful friendly people. Parking was no problem with both on the street and a parking lot within a few feet of the front door. Everyone in our group raved about the food and the whole experience. I couldn't be more happy with what we experienced at Lucca. If they did that good with a large group I know that individual service will be outstanding. read more

I really wanted to love this place given the great Yelp reviews. Out of the 6+ years of Yelping, I have to report that it finally steered me wrong. Here is the breakdown of my disappointment: Service: We walked into the restaurant and not one person acknowledged us. We had to seek someone out and interrupt their conversation! When we were finally seated (we had a reservation), we had to wait 10 minutes to finally place our order. I tried to give them a pass since there were three larger groups despite it being a Tuesday evening (maybe they were short-staffed??). However, later in the evening after two of the larger groups had already left and our waiter was chatting away with another table, sadly, our empty plates sat on our table for over 15 minutes awaiting to be taken away. Food: The scallop appetizer was yummy - perfectly cooked and flavor was balanced. Our entrees were "meh" at best. I decided on the strip steak based on the Yelp reviews. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare but was way over seasoned / salty. I like to taste my meat and not fill up on water. I tried to salvage it by scraping off the seasoning but that didn't help the rougher than normal texture. I know it's no rib eye but my expectation was for it to be more buttery and tender than it was. My DH got the Penne Pasta which he said was so spicy it overpowered the meal. The dessert was our final disappointment of the evening. We ordered the German Chocolate dessert that came out hard and cold. It seemed they just pulled it out of the refrigerator and put it on our table. We will not be back. read more

I went to Lucca's for the first time 2 weeks ago, and I am still dreaming about the strip steak I ordered. I like my meat on the rarer side of medium rare, and that's a HARD temp to achieve. To top it off, this steak was really thick. But it was perfectly cooked. It was tender, it was full of flavor, it was everything you want a good steak to be. Now Bender's, where I have dined a couple of times, claims to have the best steak in Canton; although I have never had steak there, I can't imagine they do it any better. My dining companion had the Scottish salmon, which was the special that night, and it, too, was super good. The trick to really good salmon is not to overcook it. I think ONE other time, I had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon when dining out, but most of the time, it comes dry and over-seasoned with salt. Although this piece was seasoned, it was perfectly so, and none of the flavor of the salmon was masked with too much salt. It was superb. And our service? Equally as good as the food. The manager sat us and returned once during our meal to make sure we were content. The co-manager cleared plates, delivered our meals, and chatted pleasantly with us several times during our meal. At no point was it overdone or intrusive, which was a HUGE plus. Our server was knowledgeable and followed up on our meals. In addition, the server working the other side of the floor came several times with water to fill our glasses after she had served her own customers. At no time were we without something we needed, and all our wants were anticipated. It was an expensive dinner, not one we would repeat regularly (although we could do so if we did not order apps and drinks, as we did this night), but it IS one we will repeat. Canton's food scene is growing rapidly, and it is growing in the right direction with small locally-owned restaurants that locally source their foods, and serve fresh, upscale, consistently excellent food. Come to Canton and try some of these places! read more

My boyfriend took me here for a spur of the moment date. The staff was so accommodating to provide us with the perfect table despite no reservation. I ordered the scallops; he had the halibut. Both dishes were superb! I can't recommend this place enough! It's a Great restaurant for the Canton foodie looking for authentic unique Tuscan flavors. I visited the real Lucca in Tuscany last summer, and this is as close to the real thing we are ever gonna get in Ohio! read more

Lucca Restaurant - Delicious scallops, fingerling potatoes, and asparagus. - Italian Near Me - Canton, Ohio

First time having dinner here in awhile. It took 40 mins to get our bottle of wine and there were only half dozen other people in the restaurant. The salads had a handful of ingredients and the shrimp appetizer was scant. We were hoping to salvage the evening with the pasta and risotto but they were both very bland. Definitely will not be going back. Very expensive for average food. read more

Nice atmosphere, but the food was underwhelming considering the price. I had the chicken piccata. The chicken was good but the risotto tasted like mushy white rice with very little flavor. My wife had the Mahi special. The fish was prepared nicely, but there wasn't much to the dish and the sides were lacking. The bar area was nice and if I were in the area I might stop in for a drink and an appetizer. read more

Calimari was tastefully done, delicious. Petite filet mignon was cooked as requested; good in taste, but unfortunately there was no wow factor. Steamed broccoli was steamed broccoli. They should consider taking their sides up a notch. Service was superb. Kudos to the sweet young wait staff! read more

Lucca consistently delivers creative, locally sourced, high quality menu items. I have been dining here since they opened on a regular basis. The Chef / Owner Josh Schory strives to provide a contemporary menu with a slightly Italian flare. Food quality is consistently high quality using fresh local ingredients. Fresh fish is usually on the menu as a special and is always prepared exquisitely. Menu pricing is acceptable when compared to competitive restaurants in the area. The wine list is fairly comprehensive for a restaurant of this size. Chances are that there will be a bottle to suit almost any taste and budget. Every time I have recommended Lucca to someone they have always given me their most sincere thanks for the referral. Every time I have taken someone new to Lucca they have enjoyed it and returned. If you have never been to Lucca then it should be on your priority list. read more

Four years later this place just brings it every time. Seasonal menus always offer an interesting variety of dishes. The bar has great cocktails and interesting draft beers. Service is always friendly and attentive. Lucca is hitting on all cylinders year after year. If you're looking for a celebration place, a romantic date night place or a place to impress friends or business associates, you'll find it here. read more

Best chef in Canton in my opinion always fresh and locally sourced. I don't believe I have ever had a bad meal here.

My wife and I ate dinner there this past Friday to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We truly enjoyed our experience there. The food was amazing and prepared to perfection. The wait staff was efficient and very professional. We highly recommend this restaurant for your m cat dining experience. read more

I make a very big deal out of birthday dinners, so I took my fiancé here for his. He had the strip steak and I had the duck breast. Both were great -- I discovered that I don't actually like duck very much, but it was very flavorful and well-prepared. I had a bite of his steak, too, and it was incredible. I'm a huge fan of steak, and it takes a lot to impress me, but that did it. The atmosphere in here is also just fantastic. It's dimly lit and romantic, but not so dimly lit that you can't see the person across the table from you. Everyone is friendly. The service is great -- I even asked that they put a candle in the dessert when I made the reservation, and they remembered. The server was also kind enough to snap some photos for us. All in all, this is such a great addition to downtown. read more

Our server, Anna, was awesome! She was so sweet and attentive. I ordered the Gnocchi which looks like a small portion but its perfect and the sauce was amazing! My husband ordered the Crab Aglio and that was delicious as well. I would recommend both! We will be back and I can't wait to tell my family about this place! read more

luccas is a nice little Italian restaurant. Limited menu, The strip was awesome, it was like 4 inches tall and covered in this sweet molasses sauce that I approve of. The salad was aiight. The guy playing the piano didnt know Piano Man by Billy Joel, you kidding me? A piano man doesnt know Piano man? Can I get my 5 dollars back? Id go back if dragged . read more

This is our home away from home on Saturday nights. Not only is the food absolutely the best in Canton, the staff is like family. read more

Lucca Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Easily the fanciest place downtown and not as expensive as you'd think! Food was SOOOOO AMAZING! And don't even get me started on the wine selection!!!! read more

It took me a while to get to Lucca - for a few reasons. I often don't think to go downtown and I feel like I need to dedicate a few hours to the experience if I am going to go down that way. Lucca was so impressive that I am going to be thinking of going downtown a whole lot more. From the outside it looks quite large, but in reality it's a quaint place. The first thing I noticed was the separation from the front dining area and back bar area by a large piano. I went on a Wednesday night and they had live piano music and it was completely full - awfully good sign. However it still had a casual feel. You could dress up for a special night or wear jeans here for just a evening out. We started with the grilled octopus app. It was quite tasty and I loved the vinegarette that accompanied it. For dinner I had the strip steak. It was massive (14 oz), cooked perfectly (med rare), and incredibly flavorful. I have to say it was one of the best steaks I've had. I was able to try the farfalle pesto pasta and the scallops as well. Again perfectly cooked pasta and the pesto was mild and herby. You can just tell the difference in quality that Lucca provides. It is not a large menu nor do they have many side options. But that's a good thing - they find the locally sourced items and prepare them well. Lucca truly is one of the best restaurants in the area. read more

Exquisite service, fabulous menu and a great vibe. Have eaten all around the U.S. and this place is on par with most restaurants in the big city. read more

We have always loved eating at Lucca. Service is always excellent. Once seated we were greeted by the chef/owners father (Bob)who was filling in as a substitute sommelier. What he lacked in wine knowledge he more than made up with hospitality. He even brought extra wine for us to try and topped off our evening with lemon cella. Tonight we were greeted warmly and quickly seated. We opted for a petite syrah. Our server brought actual Syrah gladses, not just generic wine glasses. Btw they have a nice wine list and do not gouge you on price. We had a great meal. I had polenta cake with sausage for an app and duck breast with figs and mushrooms. My wife had a roasted beet salad and a delicious Tuscan style ribeye. White chocolate cheesecake and creme brûlée for dessert. We have come here as a couple and with a group. We have stopped here for late night drinks. We have always had an excellent experience. read more

The food at Lucca was in a word delightful. This was our first visit (not our last) and we were not overly adventurous. Ordered the daily bruschetta which included three very large pieces of wonderful hard crust, soft middle bread with goat cheese, asparagus and marinated mushrooms. It was really, really good. We then went with one order of the free range roasted, stuffed chicken and one order of the filet mignon with a pine-nut spread. Both entrees were well prepared and flavorful. Both served with a nice assortment of perfectly cooked vegetables. We ended with a very light lemon tort cream desert that was a perfect ending to the evening's meal. Maybe a little pricey, but the quality of the food well justified the prices. Put this one on your Leap List! read more

Awesome calamari appetizer. Amazing entrees. Very cool space.

Lucca is Chicago-quality dining in Canton. The Romano salad was perfectly dressed. The scallops, filet and strip steak all delivered. They generously have no corkage fee. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

So good! Great food, fair prices, family operated! Excellent atmosphere! Ordered the baked penne delicious. Jimmy was a great server.

Went there for a romantic evening & loved this restaurant! I had the scallops & they were cooked to perfection. Service was great & the decor of the restaurant was very nice. We will defiantly be returning!! read more

Historic, classy, pricey--- and totally worth every penny. I must stop in Canton, Ohio. And right out outside is the gigantic mural of the ELEVEN called Monday Night Football. read more

This place has the best food in Canton. House salad, Rock shrimp aglio & Chicken cannelloni was very delicious. I wished they checked their Wine inventory before they started the Dinner service as they were out of Entrai Moscato. No one ever cared to light the candle on our table but they were lighting it up on others table. May be they do not welcome bi-racial couples so I would like to see others experiences. Apart from that Mandy our hostess was very genuine, real and wonderful. + We had to request someone to light our candle after it got dark at our table. read more

Visited Lucca last night for the first time. The staff was friendly and very attentive. Someone other than our server stopped by our table to check on us at least 3 or 4 times during our meal. The stuffed free range chicken was fabulous with perfectly cooked green beans and tri-color fingerling potatoes. My husband had the baked pasta with italian sausage and spicy marinara sauce. The sauce was very light and fresh. The meal was served with wonderful bread from Hazel Bakery in North Canton. I thought the prices were very reasonable. We had a daily deal coupon, which brought us in for the first time, but we will be back. read more

We had dinner there last night. The holiday decorations are spectacular. More importantly, the food was delicious. I had the Walleye with Cauliflower-crab gratin. My husband had the Pasta Bolognese We highly recommend! read more

Happen to be in Canton Ohio this weekend for a friends wedding. Had the pleasure of eating at this fabulous restaurant named Lucca downtown. The food was excellent and while we were eating a pianist was playing the entire time. Our waitress Melinda was so kind and helpful. Definitely a five star read more

This place is amazing! The service is impeccable, and the dining experience is that of a Chicago restaurant. My strip steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and devine. Our entrees were cooked so perfectly that I tipped the grill chef as well. I will be returning frequently and will make sure the grill chef is cooking my meal. Lucca is my new favorite downtown Canton restaurant! Thank you so much for making everything so special! read more

I have dined here many times and have never had anything but a very good, and memorable meal. This, in my opinion, is the best fine dining restaurant in Stark county. In fact, it is one of the best I have ever eaten at, and I have travelled the country. The atmosphere is superb, and the staff is both efficient, and friendly. You really owe it to yourself to try this restaurant. read more

Went to Lucca with our friends on Saturday night, table of 4, and it was very busy. We were seated immediately. Got the calamari as an appetizer, and it was fantastic. Each got cocktails, which were great. Very good wine list, not huge, but something for everyone. Someone got the filet, apparently all the steaks are USDA PRIME. I had the clam linguine (excellent) and my wife got the Bolognese pasta. That was really spectacular. Great meal, great service. Josh is the best, he came around to personally ask how the meal was. Will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Fantastic steak, pasta and fish!!! Great service. This place is wonderful, forget Gervasi, try this place for fresh and fabulous cuisine!

We had a reservation on a Friday evening. When we arrived, there was an event going on downtown and finding parking was difficult. It was very hot and crowded. Our table wasn't ready until a half hour after the reservation, the hostess wasn't very apologetic. We finally was seated and the server took our appetizer and drink order. The server was able to get our drinks to us much faster than we got them when sitting at the bar. We all ordered a homemade pasta for dinner. It took a while, but watching the kitchen from our table they was working as fast as they could. Our food was outstanding!! The bread and the olive oil was divine! Our server was busy, but also kind and attentive. My daughter accidentally spilled her wine and the server cleaned it up immediately and offered to replace it. When we come back to town, this will definitely be a place where we will return to. We will come when it isn't so busy. read more