We went on Wednesday night (3/11) specifically for the Wellington and were NOT disappointed. But I wanted to give a special shout out to the staff. When we arrived just before 7 the restaurant was busy not not full. Our server, as he passed our table, said he would be right with us. We waited. And waited. And patiently. Because I could see our server. He was at a table of 7 and I knew he wasn't forgetting or ignoring us. Then he was at a table of 4. Then one of 5. Then ANOTHER that appeared to be about 7 people again. He also had at least 4 two tops. I couldn't see far enough behind me to expand on that count. When he did come to us, an undisclosed amount of time later, he was kind and thorough and not at all showing the stress I'm sure he was feeling. I saw only one other server the entire time we were there and I'm sure he was taking all of the tables in the dining room we couldn't see. I'm sorry I cannot remember our servers name. Both men were bald and one was wearing glasses. Ours was the one without the spectacles. He remained busy through our meal, and we enjoyed the entire thing. Burrata with prosciutto to start, and then a Wellington to split. Both were phenomenal. The drinks were amazing, even with accommodations for one ingredient I am allergic to. At one point one of our cocktail glasses was broken accidentally by someone not at our table and it felt like the entire FOH staff (all 5 of them lol) came to help clean up and make sure everything was cool. They were all so kind and had smiles on, even though I'm sure they were still too swamped to clean up the mess. Honestly, for our very first visit I'm sure I could have been upset at the wait and complained that our server was too busy, but erring on the side of caution I prefer to presume it was either an unusually busy night or someone had called out, leaving the restaurant short -staffed. Kudos to the whole team for working together and keeping positive attitudes on the floor. We loved our experience and look forward to returning. read more

We've eaten at Lucca in the North End several times, but this was our first time at South shore...only 20 minutes from us and we will definitely be back! Sat at the bar- lovely! Hannah took excellent care of us and was a wealth of information! The food was great, ambiance great and priced reasonably. If you haven't been...try them! read more

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Visited Lucca on a Friday night around 7:30 PM -- the place was packed, but to our surprise, we were seated immediately. Plenty of parking out front, which is rare and much appreciated on the South Shore. We kicked things off with the Really Really Good Meatballs -- and they weren't lying. These might be the best meatballs I've ever had. Perfectly tender, rich flavor, and just the right amount of sauce. For the main, I went with the Rigatoni Bolognese -- absolutely amazing. Pasta was cooked to perfection, the sauce was deep and hearty, and the portion was generous without being overwhelming. The vibe is upscale but relaxed, and the service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome despite the Friday night rush. This spot is seriously underrated. If you're looking for a go-to Italian restaurant in the area, Lucca should be at the top of your list. read more

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I've been to the North End location and since I live in the South Shore I wanted to give this place a try. Amazing food but what keeps me coming back is the golden espresso martini!! read more

This place it amazing from the live music to Darrel . The food is equally amazing, the olives (an appetizers) to a steak that was cooked to perfectly. I got carrot cake for dessert. (Wow, as good as MOMs)!!!!! What a way to complete an amazing diner !!! read more

Lucca South Shore - Italian Near Me - Rockland, Massachusetts

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It seems very hit or miss to me in all respects. I like the back bar and the general decor/restaurant. The food is usually very good or awful and the waitstaff/bartenders are either great or act like they are not in the suburbs. The "chef" doesn't like if you order food cooked to a temperature that he doesn't approve of. I've been to much nicer restaurants in the area where that is not a problem. Meal accompaniments are inconsistent from visit to visit in quality and taste. The waitstaff, some of them, are pretty snooty. That said, it is convenient for us and 50 percent of the time we enjoy it and the other half of the time we curse ourselves for not going elsewhere. read more

We wanted to try a new Italian restaurant in the area and this was unfortunately a disappointment. We had a 5:30p reservation and didn't leave until 7:30p. The service was just very slow. The drink was fine, but the food was not good at all. My husband ordered the burger medium and it came out so well done and dry. My shrimp scampi was... interesting. Never had pancetta and onions in a scampi before and the lemon was so overpowering. The pasta was also overcooked and mushy. Our waitress came by to check on us only once after getting our entrees. Someone else ended up cleaning our table almost an hour later. At that point we didn't even bother checking out dessert and just got the check. The restaurant itself was nice. Not sure if we just came on an off/understaffed day, but sadly we will not be returning. read more

Atmosphere: 3/5 Tall ceilings seem to make heat retention a problem. Restaurant was on the colder side. Restaurant itself is actually very large. Black tablecloths on each table. The restaurant is very large and was pretty busy on a Saturday night. Service: 1/5 I don't think this was necessarily our server's fault. She appeared to be running around from table to table, but it seemed that the restaurant was understaffed. Our waters went unfilled at various points. There were significant delays between ordering and receiving food and drinks. In total, it took us 2 hours to receive 1 appetizer and 2 entrees. At the end, I would have gotten dessert, but we didn't have enough time because dinner took too long. Food: 3/5 A) Octopus appetizer (4/5). Nice dish, We liked that it wasn't fried. The red sauce had a decent amount of heat and garlic without being overwhelming. The accompanying crostini was a nice touch. B) Cod entrée (1/5). Cod was overcooked, bland, with a big slop of herbs on top. Accompanying vegetables were overcooked/charred and inedible. C) Chicken Marsala Entrée (3/5). Chicken was well cooked. Linguini was overcooked and too soft. Marsala sauce and mushroom taste was decent, but there was swimming in cream which overpowered the dish. D) Wine. I won't rate the wine/mocktail since it's not rocket science to pour a glass of wine. See service comments above. E) Complimentary bread and spread. Fair at best. Not freshly made. Room temperature. Nothing special Overall: 2/5 In a sea of Italian restaurants on the south shore, this one does not stand out. Would not go back. You're better off going to Alba or Scutari read more

One of our go-to's for date night! The back bar is one of their best kept secrets. Nice and quiet if you're looking for a good spot to enjoy a meal, drink, and the game. Meatballs, burrata, shrimp cocktail, and steak are our favorites. Bartenders are awesome - Darryl, especially, makes an awesome Old Fashioned and chocolate martini. Highly recommend! read more

I went for dinner a couple of weeks ago and overall the experience was good. We were seated in the bar area. We found it odd the whole section had "reserved" signs on it but clearly were not. A sign was moved so we could sit at the table we ate at and while we were eating it was clear (based on the amount of time we were there) most of those tables would not be used throughout the night. Our waitress was great and very knowledgeable. Our food was food. The gnocchi was very tasty and something I would order again, pizza is good every time, and bolognese had a lot of flavor. I appreciated some mocktails on the menu, though feel like my virgin limoncello was more of an overpriced lemonade. Overall a good spot with good food. We'll be back. read more

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Ordered takeout from here and was so impressed! Their pasta dishes are awesome. Huge portions and really fresh ingredients. Delivery was really fast, too! Their salads are also really good. And their meatballs! read more

I had a FANTASTIC meal here. The food was the best Italian I have ever eaten, and my server John was amazing. I had the world's best lobster and espresso martinis. Great atmosphere, super cool bar. This place is absolutely a new go-to. read more

The food was more than amazing! We ordered their Special that day which was a Veal Chop. The plate barely held the chop since it was so large and included mouth watering accompaniments. I wish I had taken a picture! I'd definitely would order this again. Our waiter was so very helpful reviewing the menu with our questions. The atmosphere was perfect including perfectly low volume background music and one could have a conversation without earplugs. We will definitely return, and love that we don't have to drive to Hanover Street. read more

We ate here on a busy Friday night. We had a reservation and were promptly seated in the lounge area. It was nicely decorated and was a big open space. The meals were delicious. I had the fettuccine which was a light sauce with sun dried tomatoes, spinach and chicken. The burger was also amazing. The bolognese was a very tasty meal as well. We were all too full for dessert. read more

Parking: great size lot Decor: nice color combinations and very clean with a fireplace inside. Staff: very friendly and knowledgeable. Food: very tasty though the one area they don't ask is how you want your fish prepared. The delivery and presentation are spot one with great plating! Price: food is standard though the wine was a little high in my eyes for a bottle that is only 2 years old. Overall: I would go back for the food and service but I'd call ahead and see if they have a corking fee and bring my own wine. read more

Lucca South Shore - Margarita Pizza...was delicious! - Italian Near Me - Rockland, Massachusetts

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Food was mostly good for family but it took a full two hours for us to order starters and be done with our main meal. Is that too long? I think it is. Especially when your reservation is at 5:30. We were told there was another big party going on, but I didn't assume that meant we were gonna get bad service. And there were quite a few empty tables at the back so I just don't want to hear it that this was the issue. A restaurant of that supposed caliber should be able to handle that. It took our waiter nearly 15 minutes to get to our table and take our drink order and it never improved. My daughter had to get a couple of granola bars out of her bag for her kids because it was taking so long. It was a special occasion for our family, and important it be a nice celebration. So yes I asked several times if things could be moved along a little. Politely. Because I have worked in food service. Seeing that things really were running so slowly, however, I ordered a glass of wine to come with my dinner ahead of time. I was literally halfway through my meal when it showed up, and my daughter who did the same thing never even got hers. We didn't say anything because she wanted to wait and see if it would show up and it never did. My meal was the last to come out, waiter Julia came over to check on us and I said we don't know what the food is like because everybody is waiting with me for mine. By now I'm getting upset and staring hard at her. My meal was dry as a bone. So the waiter (who was out of her league in that place with her overdone airs) apparently felt harassed by me, thanking another server for bringing out the cake because she 'just couldn't go over there.' That this happened within our earshot is just appalling. That second server didn't remotely hide her impression of me. I felt like saying Yep, Karen here, that's me. Let me tell you something about that phenomenon, the Karen's of the world do not get respected and that is exactly why they get angry and want to call the manager. Which I did not do by the way, just in case. I'm even leaving this review a month later because yelp keeps prompting me and I feel like it. Then on our way out, the host, the Australian guy made an insulting joke at my expense about the rain and how I felt about it. Would've been an endearing tease if he knew me, but by this point I had had enough and was insulted by yet another instance of gross unprofessionalism in a place that is supposed to be so nice. Everyone else liked their food, but I certainly don't plan to go back. The only reason she didn't get a two dollar tip was one of my daughters would've lost her mind at me. But she sure did wince when I was the one taking the check. All I can say is we didn't drop $600 to be treated like crap. read more

It was a pleasant place to dine, I went there 2 nights in a row, the first night a Bartender named Darrell helped me and the second night a young lady named Brittany. Both were excellent servers and provided a enjoyable experience. I had a ceaser salad, Swordfish and a absolutely delightful dessert. I'm in the restaurant business and have to say they were top notch in the service and the food and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys good food read more

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My brother and I dropped by this place for lunch during the summer. I always wanted to visit this place but due to the limited menu, I had doubts. We were seated in the bar area at one of the hightop tables. I ordered the Lucca burger which came with an eight ounce beef patty, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, arugula, garlic aioli on a brioche bun. It was delicious. The fries were actually potato wedges and they were very crispy and piping hot. The complimentary bread was also warm and fresh as well. Service is attentive and friendly. read more

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Excellent meal, really appreciated the half portion option on some of the pasta dishes! Service was great as well..

Drinks/service review only (I did not eat). Met 2 friends here on a Tuesday night. Honestly, when they told me they were going to a place in Rockland, I imagined a 45+ minute drive in traffic. It literally took 25 mins from Dorchester. I really do have to get used to South Shore living - ha! My friends were already at the bar having beers. I'm more of a cocktail person, so I asked the female bartender what she likes to make with either gin or bourbon. She got excited and let me know she was working on a type of infused Bees Knees. Yes, please! She also made me a take on a Manhattan and made my friends some green chartreuse cocktails. We were all very happy with her bartending skills, her friendliness and her willingness to go off menu (while still serving killer drinks). Let me just say that once I got there, no one else was drinking beer! She impressed us all. I really wish I remembered her name because she was so nice. I would definitely go there again just to sit at the bar and have her make me cocktails. Also! The place was just about to close and the bartender offered us a slice of deliciously moist carrot cake for free. OMG - so good! It makes me want to try the food next time. I noticed that they didn't seem to have raw bar options (oysters/shrimp), so that's a bummer, but I'd love to try one of their pizzas and another dessert. I'll definitely come back! read more

Lucca South Shore - Riff on a bees knees - Italian Near Me - Rockland, Massachusetts

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Wow! I love this place. I was in Hingham, MA for business and met up with a group from work for dinner. I was impressed from the moment I stepped into this restaurant. Beautiful decor and great ambience and lighting. Perfect for groups, family's and romantic dinners and/or cocktails. It just felt good being there. As you walk in, you immediately notice the beautiful decor and overall vibe of this place. We were seated right away in a cozy part of the corner of the restaurant. The server came right away and introduced herself and gave us our menus. Once I viewed the menu, I was pleased to see so many things I was interested in eating. It was hard to chose but I decided to go with the Chicken Marsala. Delicious and very tender. Just the right combination of flavors...yum. Our table ordered the "Really, Really Good Meatballs" (that's how it's actually listed on the menu), the calamari and the ribs. All very good. We also ordered the carrot cake, crème brûlée and the hazelnut chocolate torte to share. I only tried the carrot cake and crème brûlée and although the crème brûlée was good, the carrot cake was delicious. The food came presented beautifully and pretty quick. They also have a full bar so can order just about any cocktail you want. Everyone ordered cocktails. Red wine, old fashions and house margaritas. We were all pleased with our food and drinks. I would definitely like to visit again on my next trip to Hingham, MA.f zzz read more

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Food is very salty service is good but I could not even eat my meal it was so bad! Ugh

First time back in a year, overall our 4th visit in 4 years... We started with an excellent and always sure bet on Caymus Can.5.0 My girlfriend ordered a Caesar salad... This was excellent... 5.0... big dish, enough for 2 people.. I ordered the arancini.. big crispy crust..very good... 4.0 My girlfriend ordered Tagliatelle with chicken, nice fresh noodles, but she found the sauce a bit too "rich" for eating a full dish... That said solid 3.6... it's a good choice - again... Rich sauce. For me... I ordered the porkchop... Good, I guess the style in which it is cooked ( sous vide) not my favorite, but had to try... I did ask for a good chat on the grill after which I highly recommend. It tasted good, I was not crazy about bean like sauce ... And overall the chop is smokie to the taste. For me, a solid 3.0 Ended with three little cannolis, all excellent 4.0 creamie center... Mixed with a brownie I think.. Coffee was excellent BTW. So this overall is a 3.9-4.0... Service by Amanda was excellent well worth the big tip we left. We'll return. read more

Valentine's Day was a busy night and seemed like they overbooked. There was a large group of people with reservations waiting to be seated. Food was good and our waitress was lovely. Menu is a bit limited - I expected to see more pasta options for an Italian restaurant! read more

Lucca South Shore - Rigatoni bolognese and pork chop - Italian Near Me - Rockland, Massachusetts

Extremely disappointed. If you read my past reviews you will see that I /we have been consistently thrilled either this establishment. Tonight was dramatically different. We arrived 5:55p for a 6p reservation. Promptly greeted and served our bottle of wine. Placed our order at 6:15p, served our salads (one was incorrect) and did not receive our entrees until 7:20p (we had already finished our bottle of wine!). This was only after asking our server where our meals were. She responded that the kitchen was "backed up" ... yet a party who arrived after us had already been served their entrees. The Ricotta Cavatelli has always been a favorite. Last night it was unrecognizable compared to the past: soupy and covered with breadcrumbs with the appearance of a casserole instead of a pasta dish. The Veal Milanese special was very dry and the brussel sprouts were mushy. We asked the server if there was a new chef since things were so noticeably different. She acknowledged that yes, there was. The only thing that went right was that they took one meal off the final bill. Very sad for this experience. Lucca has just lost a good customer. read more

Needed a quick bit to eat and Lucca was right off the highway .Sat at the bar and was served my Brian. He was incredible made my wife and I awesome cocktails. We had the gnocchi to start and it was absolutely incredible. Still thinking about it a week later. Our entree's were divine as well. We're from Cape Cod but we will definitely be making a trip back! Lucca 10/10 read more

The service was excellent, as was our waiter. . Unfortunately that's where it ended..... Two $50 filets were over cooked ( ordered MR) , tough and grainy and worst than that.... EVERYTHING was over salted and basically inedible. Including the potatoes and veggies. We barely ate any of it.... $300 mistake and won't be back..... terrible! The wine was great of course! read more

Usually like this place, unfortunately last night ordered Tuna Tartare - it was awful looked like a liver paste. Also ordered sweet potato wedges that were dripping with oil! The bread was the only good thing. I may not go back! read more

Food was good been here twice the evening manager however appears to very be racist, put his finger inside my takeout container, told me I got too much food last time I went and I shouldn't of been served what I was given when I dined in. Even when I dined in the waiter told me and my partner that we probably wouldn't finish the food we were tryna order and said to share a side. Which is weird because the more we order the more money for them, Idk if they're low on ingredients or what but the experiences here were weird. The host was very kind though. Overall, you'll receive better treatment if you're white man/ woman for sure. Hours later I've been vomiting smh terrible second experience. Last thing I expected was to get food poisoning read more

Lucca was recommended by a friend and thought we try it. It was a first time for us since the restaurant changed from Bella's. First impression, Lucca is pleasantly decorated. Refreshing and modernly renovated from Bella's dingy decor. Service, hostess and waitress were rude, unfriendly and unprofessional. We're thinking as if they didn't want to be there or because we were a party of 5? The food was a total miss and overly priced. The dipping oil for the bread was like old cooked used oil. Cloudy and tasted like old used oil. Ordered the beef arancini and calamari for appetizers. The beef arancini were good but for the calamari, there wasn't enough calamari for all of us. For entrees, ordered the pasta with bolognese and the tuna with black rice. Both were tasteless. Not a good experience. Won't be returning. read more

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Came here for dinner last month. The complimentary bread was so soft and delicious! For drinks we tried the espresso martini & a couple other cocktails. We were impressed with them all. For appetizers we got a lamb lollipop special and their calamari. OMG the apps were SO good. The calamari had the best red sauce I've ever tasted. 10/10 would eat again. It is fresh, not fried so be aware of that. The lamb had this amazing mint/green sauce that was so yummy too. For entrees my fiancé got a lobster gnocchi dish and I got sea bass. He loved his dish, I thought it was mediocre in terms of flavor. I enjoyed the flavors of my dish, but wish there was a starch on the plate. It was less satisfying than I expected because of this. I would probably come back for their calamari and to try a pasta dish. Overall I'd give it a 7.4/10! read more

Lucca South Shore - Sea bass - Italian Near Me - Rockland, Massachusetts

Went for drinks and light snacks .... This place has a pretty cool mood. I will go back to eat but they stay open late enough to grab a drink and watch some sports. Good service.. big parking lot. Prices are a little higher but it is a very nice place to hang out. Pizzas looked pretty good and people on my group really enjoyed the meatballs. read more

Lucca South Shore - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Rockland, Massachusetts

Met some friends for dinner Lucca-South Shore the other evening, & the four of us (a first time here for 3 of us), and we had a thoroughly delightful evening! Was it because we had the perfect waitress in Emily, or was it because our meals were all delicious and timed perfectly between courses, or was it the warm and inviting atmosphere? I would have to say: 'All of the above'. We began with a delicious cocktail in the large and inviting lounge/bar. Normally I am turned off by a bar that brandishes a few of those large screen TV's, which in my opinion, always distract from having fun and interesting conversation, partly because the volume is too loud. But here, it was never a problem. We were able to comfortably catch up with each other over drinks without having to yell over the competing din of sports pundits and distracting broadcasts. For dinner, we all enjoyed the Caesar salad (including my gluten-free friend), and the steak specials that two of us had were cooked to perfection. My al-dante bolognese entree was perfectly prepared in texture and in flavor, and if you're a pasta fan, (as I drfinitely am), I would certainly recommend this delicious dish! And did I mention the ever delightful waitress, Emily? She was both personable and professional, with a touch of sassy charm and a warm sense of humor, which helped to enhance the overall pleasure of dining out & laughing with some old friends. She was an absolute pleasure, and I am so happy that we had such a warm, fun and professional waitress as her. Al things considered, Lucca-South Shore gets 8 thumbs up from us read more

The 4 star rating is accurate. Probably would have gone 4.5 if available. Got the crispy pork ribs for an appetizer which were pretty good, and got the chicken breast and sirloin steak for main dishes. Steak was good, but the chicken was the standout meal. Finished with the butterscotch pudding for dessert - which was also great. Service was good. Would definitely return. read more

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Good food in the neighborhood. Service very good. Ambience is also nice and cozy. You can have a good time with friends and family.

The staff is amazing, super attentive waiter! The food is delicious, you can taste the fresh ingredients in every dish! Quiet place, you can hear your friends talk, we usually go to restaurants with loud music and people screaming instead of talking, not the case here! read more

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If possible I would give this place a negative one star. If you do go here to dine, make sure you bring cash. Because they run your credit card through twice and never give you a refund, no matter how many times you call and explain the situation to them. My order came to $52.66 including tip. They ran my card for $94.32 for 2 cheeseburgs and one of them the whole order was wrong. Still have yet to see a refund of the $40. In sixty six cents, they overcharged me and now they won't even return my phone calls. One of the worst restaurants I've ever eaten in. The only good thing about the place was we had a pleasant waitress. read more

Wow. Just wow. If you are questioning Lucca. Think no more , it's worth a visit. I have now visited several times. Start to finish the meal was amazing. You can tell the staff work together. Team work makes the dream work !! I had a girls night during my most recent visit. Our waitress was Bonnie. Bonnie is simply put , fantastic. She was informative, fast , funny. She really made our experience significantly more enjoyable. We can't wait to go back and see her again !! When we were on our way out (worth mentioning ) every bartender , server , and host said their goodbyes to us. The customer service here is above par. It's worth the couple extra bucks. COVID safe or so it seemed to us. Bonnie forever. read more

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This place exceeded my expectations. The waiter was great. The calamari was amazing. The tartare was great. My partner had the lobster gnocchi which was absolutely amazing. There was a distinct flavor that I couldn't wrap my taste buds on but next time I go I will be ordering that. I ordered the bolognese. Of bolognese is on a menu that's what I order. I've had quite a many bolognese pasta meals and I have to say this is the best I've had in any restaurant. The Nutella gelato was another go to on the next visit. The espresso crème brûlée ehhhhh I wouldn't get it. Lucca I will be back for sure. Talia the crustini crispy breads that came with out apps were another order again item. read more

One of my favorite bars - very spacious and comfortable, and always a well-made martini. I had a chicken sandwich recently from the lunch menu. No idea what they marinate it in, but it was awesome! Lobster gnocchi off the dinner menu was phenomenal. Portions are on the small side, and some dishes are kinda pricey. But the food is always done well, and the service at the bar is very good. I was there on a Sunday evening once when they were slammed, and it was just ok, as bartender seemed overwhelmed, but that was an anomaly. And their fries are some of the best around. read more