Really love this place. This was my first visit since they relocated so it has been a while for me. Inside is clean and intimate setting. Menu has a nice variety and they has specials as well. Would love to see the specials on the board or a print out to reference. There were also some gluten free options. If you like wine, they have a great selection. The menu is 4 pages of wine and 2 pages of food. Had the lasagna and it was phenomenal, highly recommend. Also tried the baked brie which was just OK. Needed more brie and was a little on the sweet side for my liking. read more

Lucerne Restaurant - Baked brie - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

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I've been visiting this restaurant since it was located near Round Table in Camarillo. I've always enjoyed the friendly staff, and the owners have been welcoming and personable over the years. One of the highlights is definitely the dessert tray--it's next level and always tempting! The atmosphere and service have consistently been positive, which is why we've continued coming back. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that during our last few visits, the pasta dishes seemed to have more tomatoes than pasta. It may have just been an off experience, and we're willing to give it another try because we've enjoyed it in the past. Overall, a good restaurant with great people and some truly outstanding desserts. read more

Such an amazing hidden gem. The best Italian Ristorante in all of Ventura County. Lucerne is family owned and operated. Roberto and his family provide a charming and romantic setting with the best Italian cuisine, wine list and desserts you will find anywhere in the area. Manny, Pheebe, and Rebeca provided stellar customer service the entire evening. We started with drinks. I had the Red Blend and my wife had a Stella beer. I also had a cup of their delicious minestrone soup! So so good. For our entrees we ordered the chicken lasagna and the spaghetti with meatballs marinara. Both dishes were superb. We shared and actually took half home for lunch tomorrow. We also ordered the spumoni dessert with cappuccino because you just can't leave without having these amazing delights. Manny provided stellar service as our server assisted by Pheebe and Rebeca who were both simply amazing. The staff are pure angels and so caring, kind and efficient. We also spoke with Roberto who is also kind and such a humble man with a great heart. Highly recommended read more

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A very good menu with a lot of variety. The bruschetta was unlike any I've had before, warm. It was delicious, as bruschetta is, but was heated up which was a nice surprise and so far my favorite restaurant bruschetta. The wait staff was on the ball, coming by to check that everything was good and keeping are drinks full as needed. Top notch service as you would expect at a restaurant at this price point. Lucerne's is a quaint little restaurant tucked away in a difficult to see spot but worth the stop if you're in the area. read more

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First time trying Lucerne and it was excellent. It's a small, intimate restaurant with simple aesthetic but the food was amazing! You learn a lot from the bread a restaurant serves and this place wasn't any different. Garlic bread. House bread. Focaccia bread. We ordered the cioppino and split it. Had a few glasses of wine. And because Im a believer of the 3 drink theory, I had water and coke as well and my glasses were refilled without asking. Rebecca and Roberto took care of us entirely. read more

Lucerne Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

We went to this restaurant for dinner as a group of six. The place feels a bit more on the fancy side compared to regular spots, but the prices are actually really good. I had the pasta Carbonara, and it tasted great -- big portion, fresh, and the complimentary bread was delicious. My boyfriend got the pasta Bolognese with a side of meatballs. He was a little disappointed that his pasta didn't have much sauce, and he said the meatballs were just okay. Most of our friends really liked their food though. The service was nice -- not the type that comes by every five minutes, but also not slow. We didn't have to wait long for water or anything else. The atmosphere was super cool too, with lots of wine bottle decorations and some calm opera-style music playing in the background. Overall, it's a pretty decent place -- good food, fair prices, and a cozy vibe. read more

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Was pleased with the food, service and quality of ingredients. You can tell the owners are proud of this place. Highly recommend visiting if you are a wine enthusiast as they have a broad selection! read more

Reservation for 4 on a Saturday night which they honored (NICE!). A bread basket and waters were brought to the table soon after we were seated. Two types of bread - both delish. For my entree, I went with the pasta special - a linguini dish with lots of seafood in a cream sauce ($35). I asked to have a very light touch on the sauce which they did perfectly. The dish was fabulous (and huge - lots of leftovers to take home. My wife got the halibut ($45). It came with a side of veggies and a small portion of pasta. It was only OK at best. My buddy got the chicken Marsala. While the Marsala sauce was quite good, the meal was just OK at best. Based on our experience last time we were here (when both pasta dishes were exceptional) and this time, I will return but stick to ordering from the pasta portion of the menu read more

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Parking is super easy with many choices in the parking lot. It is a beautiful establishment. You walk in and you know you are in for an elevated dining experience. The menu was extensive and everything was delicious. I wish I had pictures of the food, but we could not stop from digging in! Garlic bread is delicious, calamari was so light and delicious, mozzarella marinara so good. I had Carbonara and it was up with the best I have had. Everything was top quality. Oh and delicious wine!!! read more

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This was my first time visiting Lucerne and what a wonderful experience it was. I met a friend for dinner and the ambience was perfect. I ordered the Capellini Lucerne and it was so delicious. They serve the most delicious home made bread made by the mother of the family with a hint of garlic. Some of the rolls are heart shaped. love! Everyone at restaurant is so attentive. The owner is constantly circling the restaurant and visiting with guests. After eating bread and chatting I wasn't that hungry so got a to go box. I ate this for dinner. Cold. So not me eating leftovers or eating them cold. It was one of the best leftovers I've ever had. The flavors were elevated even more. Yum. What a beautiful family owned local restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

Lucerne Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

We've been here twice already and so far its been consistent. I'm pretty simple and ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and we decided to order a bottle of wine for Valentine's day. While my significant other like to try other things. No issues with the food and a more authentic taste. We love the atmosphere and heavy decorated with wine bottles. Not only the wine bottles are decor they are real bottles used to serve customers. The only thing I would suggest is they update their reservation system. It was a little confusing because I booked on their website for Valentine'a day and booked a 6pm with an email confirmation. Mind you, I've only been here twice and did not know they don't take reservations for such occasions. But anywho, it worked out and we ended up getting a bigger table. It made the experience especially on Valentine's day even better. Aside from the reservation situation, overall best Italian restaurant in the county (so far). read more

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This is a top of the line Italian restaurant! Outstanding food, fantastic serve, and nice dining room. The staff is mostly family members and they make you feel right at home! Expensive but well worth it. read more

Excellent food and service! Restaurant has a nice comfortable vibe. They are very very customer oriented, as I have witnessed them accommodate several large parties at the blink of an eye. They have a great wine selection as well Highly recommend read more

I love their newly renovated new location! Still in the same shopping center but better! I love the professional family element they have going on here . The interior and table seatings are so sleek yet inviting . So happy they brought over their wine rack display and also added more. We ordered: Complimentary bread is a must ! Penne Alla Pana was recommended by Manny and he did not disappoint! I was craving something that was light but had all the good things and this was perfect. Capers was a great touch. 5/5 Fettuccine Alfredo (with no added protein) was simple yet flavorful. The perfect comfort food when wanting something nostalgic. 5/5 Caesar salad looked basic but it wasn't. It was one of the best I've had. 5/5 Cappuccino was so pretty! My friend ordered it and she said it was good . So I gotta take her word for it ! Crème Brûlée was good but I wish it came with fruits on the side. 4/5 read more

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First time visiting their new location in the same shopping center on Arneill I've always had a great meal at Lucerne, it's probably the most under mentioned places to eat at in Camarillo but is a really great dining experience with tasty Italian food. Each meal comes with a complimentary bread basket and butter, they have daily specials which always sound tasty, and everything on their menu I've had has tasted really good. It was chilly so I opted to to try their soup of the day which was a pink chowder. Really clean and warming soup, it was a great choice. My wife was craving garlic bread and it comes with 6 pieces, perfect for sharing and has such a great garlic flavor. Perfect for dipping into sauces. Their eggplant parmigiana is perfectly cooked and filling! And their Alfredo pasta was so cheesy and yummy! It's a nice pairing and you can ask for parmesan cheese on top. We finished with their creme brulee. I definitely recommend leaving room for dessert they have a small selection but everything is good and reasonably priced. The new location has a lot more space and tables and the interior definitely is brighter. Service is always very attentive and top notch. Can't remember if they had this in the past but you can now pay your bill via QR code and a payment portal which is helpful for those using apple pay or Gpay. Seriously one of the best places to eat at in Camarillo. read more

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First time visiting the new location and IT IS gorgeous!! It is nice to find a quiet relaxing ambiance in Camarillo these days since most restaurants are too loud and noisy for conversation. They have an excellent wine list and the most delicious fresh baked bread and chilled butter to sip and enjoy while deciding what to order. We were in town celebrating our recent wedding with some family and not only was dinner incredible, it was a nice quiet setting to enjoy time with loved ones. They brought us out the most beautiful tiramisu that was an absolute treat. read more

Lucerne Restaurant - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

So so good! Came here with my husband for date night. We happen to just make a last minute decision to find Italian. Service was very good. We came in on a Thursday and it was not busy. But the waiter came in and checked on us as appropriate. Water filled, asked about food etc. feels like a family owned business. Food was delicious. Really enjoyed every bite we had. Lobster linguine was a special that night and was our favorite item. The sauce is so creamy and they give you a decent amount of protein. The chicken Parmesan was good too! The veggies were cooked well. The best part was the penne pasta. So simple yet again sauce is so rich and delicious. We did have the buffalo mozzarella and it did not disappoint. Again their sauces are perfection. Ended the night with their crème brûlée and you guessed right! It was fantastic. Good portion to share as well. One of the biggest portions we've had. Love the vibe too. It felt romantic and place looks so clean. Love the decor all over with thr wine bottles. We will be coming back! Next time maybe do some wine tasting as well read more

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Food was delicous, servers were great and the whole reaturaunt was clean and top notch.

The best Italian food in all of Ventura County. Please try it , even though the parking lot is dealing with major construction issues , it is totally worth it. Today was my son's Birthday. We took him there for lunch. It was our first time there . The owner was so nice and the food was so great. We will definitely return very soon. read more

I don't like to crush local businesses but our (wife and me) experience was not great. The location and service were fine, the redesign after all of the months of construction is nice. We had the swordfish special and cioppino. The fish was simply not good. Bland, tough, and came with fairly uninspired angel hair. The cioppino was so-so, more tomato saucy than broth-stewy. Generous portion of seafood in the cioppino. Her wine was fine, my lemonade was very watered down. Maybe this was just an off-night. Maybe we didn't stick to the basics and went out on a limb with our orders. If I wanted a standard spaghetti and meatballs, I'd make it myself. If it's on the menu at a restaurant, I expect it to be better. read more

We had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful tasty dinner for a friends birthday. Food is delicious home made as you order everything was fresh. Great family restaurant and food is ... Big selections of wine to choose from. read more

One of my favorite Italian spots in Ventura County! They have great service and reasonable prices. Been coming here for years and now they have a new space. Although the new space is more open and obviously updated I do miss the darker vibe of the old place. That's just more my preference for softer lighting as the lights in the new space are fairly bright. Overall this is a good date night spot or just come because the food is good. Onto the food. We started with some very delicious garlic bread with actual garlic. For a main I ordered the cannelloni with a Caesar salad. My husband got the eggplant parmesan. Everything was flavorful and generously sauced. I decided to get creme brulee for dessert. It was good and they did not burn the topping which is always a good sign. Portions were a good size and we left very full. Also, their wine selection is great. They have so many options and I'm never disappointed. read more

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What an amazing dinner. We were here on a Thursday night around 7. We were sat right away. The baked Brie was delicious. It was served on Italian bread which was a little different than we usually get. I had the gnocchi formaggi. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the sauce was yummy. My husband had the cannelloni and really enjoyed his meal as well. Service was spot on. They worked as a team to make sure our meal was perfect. The inside reminds me of an elegant Italian restaurant. As for Italian food in Camarillo, this is the place to go! read more

Great service for a party of 18 on a Friday evening. Individual checks were requested by everyone and the kindly provided.Food was delicious. The wine selection was fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Lucerne Restaurant - The table was beautifully dressed, a fantastic time was had by all. - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

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The ambiance improved once inside. The exterior was destroyed, so I felt bad that we almost left! We're glad that we didn't. The service was by a team of seasoned waiters, so it was very prompt and very good. The good was very good. I enjoyed everything from the baked brie and garlic appetizers to the risotto de la casa and Frangelico dessert. read more

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Great food, service and location. Best Italian food. Perfect spot for a date night.... read more

Lucerne Restaurant - Baked Brie and Roasted Garlic - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

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The Penne Alla Panna and Caesar salad I ordered were delicious. Went with a party of seven family members on a Wednesday evening. The owner was very gracious and welcoming. The service was great. Every one enjoyed their meal and drinks. We all had a relaxed enjoyable evening together. read more

We had the fusilli alla panna and it was absolutely delicious. Their heart shaped dinner rolls are not only cute but good too. The cake was worth the calories. read more

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Food and service were excellent. Room was clean and comfortable./mm parking easy. We will be back.

We've gone for lunch several times at their new location. The owner served us each time and is so polite and accommodating. The food is authentic, and the portions are large, fresh and very tasty. My mom likes Capellini pasta with Alfredo sauce, shrimp, and fresh tomatoes, which is not on menu, but they willingly made for her. My sister has garlic issues and they took the time to answer her questions about which dishes have or don't have garlic (not all restaurants are so patient and servers are sometimes uninformed which food has garlic, causing her to be sick). The ambience is very nice with white linen tablecloths, nicely set table and a rose. It would be nice for a romantic dinner. I highly recommend read more

I was visiting the area and tasked with finding an Italian restaurant for my brother's birthday, and decided on Lucerne. The wine list met with brother's approval, and it being open until 9:30 (on a Tuesday) was a deciding factor. We weren't sure what to expect, but I can honestly say that Lucerne exceeded our expectations in every way. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in and the food was exquisite, some of the best Italian food any of us have ever had. From the eggplant parmigiana to the lobster ravioli, everything was clearly made fresh and in-house and beautifully presented. Even the prices were reasonable. The icing on the cake (ha) was that they overheard us talking about it being my brother's b-day, and brought him a lovely piece of tiramisu, which again was some of the best we've ever had. Oh, and there were six of us and the reservation system didn't seem to have openings for that many, so I called them up, talked to someone, easily made our reservation. This is a family-owned and run restaurant, and you can definitely tell given how much care is put into everything. I told my brother we need to become regulars! read more

Lovely little Italian neighborhood restaurant. Eaten here few times and always pleased with service and quality of food. Recent special of linguini with seafood was delicious, plenty real lobster, asperagus and cream sauce just right blend. Like that its quiet, able to converse with one another. No liquor license but healthy wine selection. Becoming regular. read more

Mildly disappointed....dinner reservations 1800. service very good, decor very pleasant. Now... dinner ...ordered meatballs. Waiter says "ran" out... must've had a rush lol...seriously ran out. Claim chowder ... do not, tasted like tomato bisk, called it pink claim chowder, sad. But having no meatballs at an Italian restaurant ... disappointed. read more

We're not from the area and just came to the Camarillo outlets for a little treat -- but the real treat was discovering Lucerne Restaurant. What a gem! We ordered the Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi and the Chicken Lasagna special, both absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The Caesar salad was crisp and fresh, and the tiramisu was the perfect finish -- light, creamy, and not too sweet. We paired everything with a glass of rosé and red wine, and both were lovely. The service was warm and attentive, and the cozy atmosphere made us feel right at home. Such a great surprise -- we'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

Lucerne has some of the most delicious pasta I've ever had in ventura county! From appetizers to dessert, you'll find something you'll enjoy. I tried their gnocchi dish recently and was disappointed. Flavor was there but texture wasn't pillowy nor melt in your mouth gnocchi that I expected. However, their other dishes such as baked Brie with roasted garlic, fried calamari, risotto, creme brûlée, absolutely delicious!!! We've always been greeted with a warm welcome and they always have a list of specials that are also worth to try. read more

This restaurant is a winner! Lovely venue for a sumptuous meal! Wonderful Caesar salad, entrees and desserts!

Considering the reviews this place has received, I decided to try Lucerne Restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the reviews after trying it out. Walking up to the front door I was a little concerned how this place would be. It was in a strip mall but the whole place looked run down so right off the bat I was worried. When my brother and I walked in, everyone was staring at us and it seemed as if the service would not be as good for us. I believe they had a lot of regulars. It was uncomfortably warm in there--almost to the point of wanting to take the food to go. Eventually they opened the door but it was super hot. We ordered our food and the bruschetta as an appetizer. They separated it onto two plates which was nice, but the cost was way high for the portion size. It was literally two pieces of bread with tomatoes, onions, and capers. Not much taste at all, so I would not recommend it. For the meal, I had the mushroom ravioli which was delicious; the creamy sauce had a great flavor and my brother actually enjoyed my meal more than his gnocchi with chicken. I really enjoyed the sauce on his as well, it was similar to a red vodka sauce which I like tomato-based sauces. They didn't really pay too much attention to us in general; I think they were upset we didn't order drinks and stuck with water. We received the appetizer but never got the pre meal salads until we asked, by that time we were almost finished with our meals and pretty full. Overall I was not impressed and would not visit this establishment again. One of the waiters did give us a dessert for free which was nice but only because they felt bad they didn't bring our salads at the right time. read more

Lucerne Restaurant - Mushroom Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

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This is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The food is delicious. The service is outstanding. Love the new location. The ambiance is ideal for an evening out. read more

Great restaurant, the food is fantastic, it's a very quaint spot, the service was excellent, and plenty of parking in the back.

My boyfriend and I live in Camarillo and enjoy trying all sorts of restaurants - while neither of us are picky eaters, I fail to understand why its rated highly. We ordered the Garlic Bread, Ravioli and Linguini with Shrimp. The garlic bread was thick cold bread with parmesan cheese and raw garlic packed on the bread; it was rancid and not even a melted butter. The shrimp was not cleaned on my boyfriend's plate. The ravioli was from a can; both the ravioli and the sauce. I prefer ricotta ravioli, personally, so I thought I would ask what type of cheese was inside since the menu didn't mention. The third person brought to my table said "I don't know." I asked if it was made there or brought in, which is a valid question. He laughed and said "it's probably..." and started listed a million random cheeses on top of mozzarella. When asked if we wanted fresh parmesan, we said yes - great source of flavor. They brought a jam dish filling with the powder you pick up at the grocery store trying to pass it as fresh parm. The only thing positive is it's clean, most likely because it's a newly re-opened establishment. I tell people not to come here, I was sad considering we'd rather eat at a local spot than a chain. Hopefully it improves. read more