We finally made it to Lucia, and I honestly can't believe it took us this long. After a terrible week at work, my partner and I decided we just needed to get out of the house and do something nice for ourselves. We've been wanting to try Lucia for YEARS, but we're terrible at planning ahead, and as everyone knows, getting a reservation here can be tricky because they're almost always full. So, we decided to try our luck and randomly showed up right when they opened, hoping we might be able to grab two seats at the bar. What we didn't know was that I was talking to one of the owners. I told her that if she couldn't seat us, we completely understood and that it was totally okay. She responded, "This is my restaurant, so I want you to eat here." I thought that was absolutely adorable, and she somehow worked her magic and got us seated at the bar. We started with cocktails, and they brought us some delicious olives to snack on. We also ordered the fresh bread and butter, which was the perfect way to start. For dinner, we shared the ravioli and Wagyu bavette, and WOW. Both dishes were absolutely incredible. My immediate thought was, Why the hell have I not eaten here before?! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and perfectly balanced. You can tell the ingredients are high quality, and there's clearly a lot of care that goes into every plate. Honestly, this was exactly what we needed after a crappy work week. It turned a rough week into a really special night, and I left already thinking about when we could come back. One of my favorite things about restaurants is when you can genuinely tell that the people behind them love what they do. You can feel that at Lucia. The owners have clearly put their heart into this place, and it shows in the food, the atmosphere, and the experience. I will absolutely be back. One important note: MAKE A RESERVATION! Please don't assume you can just walk in and get the experience we did. We got incredibly lucky, and I'm genuinely grateful they were able to squeeze us in. Our experience was a little bit of magic, and I definitely wouldn't expect them to be able to do that every night. 10/10 way to end a crappy week. read more

We loved everything about Lucia! The restaurant was cute, cozy, and bustling. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. Our drinks were fun and flavorful, and our waitress was fantastic...knowledgeable, well-versed in the menu, and happy to give suggestions and talk through any questions we had. You order everything at once, and then the dishes come out slow and steady, which made the whole meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. Honestly, we loved everything we tried, but our favorites were the oysters, zucchini salad, and Wagyu steak. Such a fun dining experience and definitely a spot we'd come back to! The menu is always changing which makes returning exciting! read more

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Came to Lucia last night and was greeted by a really cheerful and sweet hostess. We sat at the bar and were given complementary olives, which neither of us like olives but they were still good. We like getting to order dishes all at once but there was a little extra time between each course that made it not feel rushed. The bread and butter was incredible, and I highly recommend ordering it if just to soak up all the good sauces. Then we had oysters. They were the best oysters we've ever had, but in a pescatarian and they were served without the hot pepperoni oil which I'm sure would have elevated the experience. Next we had the ricotta ravioli, which came with only four ravioli, but plenty of sauce and anchovies. I'd come back and just eat desserts all night if I could. We got the blueberry cake dessert, but the apricot tart was our second choice. Overall we had such a lovely experience and really enjoyed that the atmosphere wasn't too stuffy. Every person there, even the other diners, were so kind and friendly. read more

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I made a reservation for 5:30 and was told I could change or cancel it in person. I tried changing online (denied), i tried calling (denied), I went in person (denied). Someone made promises and the other person handling the schedule didn't know how to use the resy software to uphold the promise. I tried to change it and slots were taken up which is fine, so I tried to cancel it and was told no the software isn't letting me. Don't make promises you can't keep or learn the software. Despite having to rush and shift around my plans with this poor communication, the food was nice. 5 stars for the food 1 star for the service. Bread was my favorite part - very fresh and the butter was obviously fresh too. The spizzulus was a bit too al dente but the sauce was nice. Used the bread for that. The chicken was fed a different diet, stuffed in some more things. It was pretty good chicken. Despite being pricy it's worth the price but not worth the hassle. Vibes are slightly upscale/outdoor vibes read more

Lucia - Chicken - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Lucia is located in the Bishop Arts District in Dallas. Our group found parking at a nearby lot a couple blocks away. My first and only dining experience here took place in late December of last year. The ambiance and mood Lucia has created inside is welcoming and quaint. Rich brown woods flow throughout the interior. After being seated, our waitress came over and gave us a nice hearty welcome. She began to explain what was on the menu for that season. At least 3 of our party had ordered the same steak offering on this evening and in hindsight, it was too much for one person. The meat was cooked well but overall I wasn't bowled over by the cut of steak. We ended up adding a few more dishes after we had placed our original order and the waitress carefully explained that they will do what they can but the kitchen had a long list of orders to get through. Overall, I would say Lucia deserves 3.5 stars(but still no half star system in Yelp). For my sweet tooth, I shared their Green Apple Pear. read more

Make a reservation online! They fill up fast. We managed to snag a bar seat from a last minute cancellation. Theres a parking lot about a block down. Food here was great, but a little pricey. For two you will probably expect to pay around 150$. The apricot dessert was really great (although I do wish it came with ice cream...). Get the summer salad, it was fantastically refreshing. read more

Lucia - Salad - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Was pleasantly greeted and sat by the owner! Didn't realize until later when my husband asked! The food was impeccable, flavors through the roof and it's suggested to share - which I like so you can try more dishes! The braised lamb spizzulis were my fav dish - I dream about it!!! Their bread is also something I dream about. sooooo good! read more

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Closer to 3.5 Stars for the overall experience. A group of friends and I met for dinner here this past December and they had raved about this place. The first thing I noticed was how cozy and home like the interior felt. Warm woods, mood lighting set the tone. They are a local, hand crafted type of restaurant and this pride shows in how they interact and talk about their creations. Our waitress was quite careful in reviewing the offerings for this night. There was a steak dish that 3 of us had ordered. She did warn us that it may be too much for one individual entree. She was right. This could have easily been split by 2 people. As for the steak itself, it was good but not spectacular. For dessert, we shared a Green Apple Pear concoction and it was also good but not bowl me over. A solid hand crafted eatery for the area. read more

Lucia - Strascinati with octopus ragu, basil, red chili and breadcrumbs - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We really enjoyed our experience. The staff were all super helpful and knowledgeable. They suggested we do it kinda family style and allow us to try different things. We made our reservation in about 3 weeks ahead of time. We got the bread and butter to start- both very fresh and tasty. Then we got 2 pastas (view photos and captions to see which ones) they both were tasteful and perfect balance of flavors, and then we got the chicken as the main dish and it was really great as well. We skipped dessert. And we paired it all with a glass of wine. At the end it ended up being roughly $100 each. So it is on the pricer end but we knew that going into it and really enjoy it ! read more

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Never a dull visit at Lucia! My fourth return, FINALLY enjoyed the Chef's meat board (house cured salumeria meats). It did not disappoint and the server was right - recommend not eating it all and saving some for another day as it keeps well. Pro tip: save room for the delicious antipasti and primis! The cuddlefish squid ink risotto was delightful and the house made pastas are always a win. read more

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Their menu is seasonal! The Farfelle was amazing! Never thought I would say this about pasta but hands down one of the best! The bread with iberico honey was so much more delicious than sourdough! It's cured in house. The lamb meat option was good but didn't sit over the top like their other dishes. Only downside was our waiter who talked very condescending and was too busy to attend to us! Ambiance is a small restaurant. When we went for 9pm reservation we saw several tables empty so not sure why we are not seeing enough tables to reserve online. read more

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Food: 10/10 -- Absolutely Worth the Hype Reservations are tough to come by, but I lucked out with a last-minute cancellation -- and let me tell you, it was worth the persistence. As someone who travels frequently and has spent a significant amount of time eating my way through Italy, I don't say this lightly: the food here is on par with -- and in some cases even better than -- what I've had abroad. Every dish was executed beautifully, with bold, authentic flavors and that perfect balance of simplicity and depth that defines truly great Italian cuisine. If you manage to snag a reservation, don't hesitate. This is a 10/10 experience on the food alone. Service: 6/10 -- Efficient but Unremarkable I had read glowing reviews about the service, so my expectations were high. In reality, it felt fairly standard -- efficient, fast-paced, and a bit robotic. Nothing was wrong per se, but nothing great or exceptional It did feel like there was some gentle (and at times not-so-gentle) nudging to order more than we initially planned. That said, when the food is this good, you could care less about the service Overall: Go for the food. Fight for the reservation. Temper expectations on service -- and you'll leave happy. read more

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Service was really amazing and it's obvious that the people who work there are super knowledgeable about the food. I definitely think the pasta we had was the standout dish. The lamb we had I found to be maybe a little too heavy, but that was more so a mistake on our part for the choice. I think it's worth the visit to try it out! read more

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I'm so sorry to say, but I was not a huge fan of Lucia. The ambiance and vibes were there, but I'm not sure if it was just what we ordered, but I would not come back I was so excited to try this place, because of the hype and how hard it is to get a reservation. It just did not meet my expectations, especially when there are so many other restaurants I prefer We got the semolina gnocchi, grilled branzino, and crostata with Texas peaches The gnocchi was a tad too salty, but I think what I really didn't love was the lack of balance in the dish. It needed acidity or something to counter the richness and savoriness of the sausage. Grilled branzino was well cooked, but the flavors were just not there. The shrimp stuffed squash blossoms excited me in concept, but the flavors were just ok The peach crostata wasn't bad but again it just didn't wow me. The basil almond pesto in a dessert was interesting in concept and by itself was fine, but everything together didn't sing. Maybe I had too high expectations, but the flavors were just not for me. I think Lucia is worth a try, you may love it. Many do read more

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Okay so this place has been on my list forever. And I could see a bit of why it is so highly rated--the bread is out of this world and the in house charcuterie is to die for. And the drinks were solid! But gosh the pastas were so disappointing and strange and not good. We tried 4 pastas on the menu and I was not a fan of any of them. And the service was weird--at one point, our waitress snapped at my friend about interrupting her (my friend was gushing about a special the waitress had just mentioned) and snidely asked her if it was okay for her to continue speaking. Like...okay. of course it wasn't polite for my friend to interrupt, but gosh. That was super uncomfortable. Not a big fan even without that moment read more

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The pastas were definitely my favorite, but other than that, I wasn't super impressed. The bread and butter were really good, but the rest of the appetizers and main dishes were just alright--nothing amazing. I didn't even care to get dessert at the end. My whole family ended up rating it a 5/10. We were super excited to go and made a reservation well in advance because we'd heard such great things and knew it was really hard to get in. The ambiance/vibes also weren't what I was expecting and I didn't love them. It almost felt like you were sitting at a bar, and they kept changing the music to 2000s pop throwbacks. The lighting could've been better too. I wouldn't go back, but I'm glad I tried it for myself! read more

The service is top notch, they make you feel welcomed and are always taking care of you in a very discrete way without interrupting your conversations. Our server was amazing and knew and explained to us every single detail in their menu. The food is great, all made from scratch in their open kitchen. No long waiting times to get your meals or drinks, all is perfectly paced without rush or waits between plates. Their menu changes frequently based on seasonal products. This is one of those places where you really enjoy the service, the food, the atmosphere at even the neighborhood (Bishops Arts). All together make a really nice experience. read more

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If you haven't met her, I'd love to introduce ya to my friend, Lucia. She is beautiful, she is grace, she's not miss United States, but she definitely could beat out Sandra Bullock for miss congeniality. Congeniality is defined as pleasant, friendly, easy to get along with. That's exactly how you feel from the moment you walk into Lucia to the second you take your last bite. I felt like I'd been transported out of my busy life into a new city with no responsibilities other than to enjoy myself. We started with the chef's choice salumi. Taking a bite with potato focaccia with any of the select salumi with pickled veg and layering it with the chicken liver/foie gras mousse was one of the best bites all night. I've never had chicken liver or foie gras before, but the mousse reminded me of the other Miss USA contestants eating pizza for the first time during the competition. Almost like they needed it. I felt like a dog with a water bowl on a hot summer day, I wanted to lick the plate. Next we indulged in 3 primi's: Strozzapreti with pork ragu, roasted beet risotto, and Smoked sweetbread francobolli. The pasta across the board was al dente and superb. The pork ragu was the perfect date meal. April 25th, not too cold, not too hot, all you need is a light jacket. The roasted beet risotto was a beautiful master class. I mean look at that color! Victor Melling couldn't have done a better job on that presentation. It just makes you smile, and smiles wear a crown. The francobolli was the highlight of the night. This is a dish that could make the world a better place by providing harsher punishments to parole offenders and world peace. Every bite made me feel something inside like a new experience paired with an old memory all in one. Lastly, we had 2 desserts. Look if you're gonna eat at the best restaurant in Dallas, you have to ball out. We had the pistachio and honey tart and butternut squash pain perdu. Unbelievable. I felt like all the girls finding out Gracie was actually an FBI agent. I was in disbelief of the flavor. I was so full from the pastas, but the desserts kept pulling me in for one last bite until I was finished. As I think about my experience from last night, I can't help but smile. Yes, my wife got car sick from the hour and a half it took to get there. But was it worth it? Of course, that's show biz baby. read more

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This is the second time I've come here and every time it blows my mind. This is hands down the best restaurant in Dallas.

There's a reason why this is still the hardest Resy to get. Lucia is still shines after all these years. Had a great night celebrating a birthday dinner last night. Hostess and owner were super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of and made several stops to check in on the birthday girl. The food is absolutely top notch and the antipasti list is filled with so many creative options that we almost ordered each and every one of them :) the foie stuffed prunes, the tuna crudo with all the chillies and the creamy steak tartare were all just outstanding and must order. The octopus and the salami plate were very good as well. For our entrees, we opted for the lamb shank and morel pasta and those were very good. The morel pasta really stood out with all the earthiness it brings into the light pasta. Coconut/Rhubarb and Cake/Pistachio ice cream desserts were both great and not a surprise considering chef Maggie runs the dessert program here. All in all had a great night celebrating a special occasion. Never change Lucia !!!! read more

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Lucia's "Secondi" dishes are nothing to write home about BUT their "Primi" pasta dishes are some of the best I've had in DFW. My friend and I ordered their Beef & Fish Secondi dishes and we both thought it was just above average. It didn't stand out to us. However, the pasta dish we shared was AMAZING! It was a seafood pasta and the sauce that was poured on top was so good! It completed the dish. It was very flavorful. The next time I come back to Lucia I would probably just order multiple pasta dishes. read more

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Agreeable 4/5 rating with the average reviews. Great atmosphere and decor, bar seating is nice as you can watch the kitchen, standard parking in bishop arts district. Online reservations book insanely fast so you will have to monitor the site occasionally. Still a soso chance of walk ins but note it is a smaller restaurant with limited seating. Also can check for cancellations on the website for last minute openings. Now the food, The risotto was amazing, star of the show. Our waiter provided a detailed tour of the menu, and they prefer you order the entire course so they can pace your experience. Foie Gras was good for those that observe, but forgettable Would I go again if it was convenient? Yes, but I wouldnt go out of my way and wake up early for the reservation drops. read more

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I was so looking forward to dinner here but completely disappointed. To be honest the food was fine- nothing outstanding or made me want to return. It was good but not noteworthy. What was noteworthy was the ridiculously odd service. Our waiter was polite but completely tone deaf and their rigid must order everything at once was so asinine. Maybe our waiter was new I don't know, but instead of just giving the highlights of the menu, he basically read the entire menu to us. At some point all three of us disengaged and yet he continued to read the menu. We had all flown in that evening and we're starving. When he finished reading the menu, we asked if we could order some bread while we decided on drinks and the rest of the meal. He said no we have to order everything that once.. so fine he walked away. He eventually comes back and he wants to take our drink order. I ask if we could put our food order in and then have him come back to order drinks he said he had to take the drinks first at this point I nearly got up and walked out and frankly I wish I had at this point. Either the manager or someone had seen our reaction to him, walking away and ran over. Got him to come back and he took our food order then he came back to take our drink order. I suppose I understand, ordering your appetizers salad and entrée all at once, but not to be able to get some bread while trying to have a casual evening was ridiculously over the top. Then the rigidity of having to do drinks prior to food was just honestly stupid. The menu is quite limited, which is OK I don't mind a place that does a few things and does them exceptionally well, but this just didn't hit for me or my colleagues. Too many other exceptional restaurants in Dallas to be frustrated by any aspect of a meal. read more

TLDR: Lucia delivers refined, seasonal Italian dishes with standout pastas and desserts in an intimate, polished setting. Some unevenness keeps it from perfection, but it's still worth the reservation hassle. Overview: Located in the hip Bishop Arts District, Lucia is one of those small, quietly confident restaurants that feels special the moment you sit down. The room is intimate, stylish without being flashy, and clearly built around the idea that you're here to eat and linger rather than rush in and out. It started life as a tiny nine-table spot and has grown into its current space, but it still feels personal. Getting a reservation is difficult, so you need to be ready when bookings open, and parking in the area can be a bit of a headache, though they do have a dedicated page on their website for it. Upon arrival, service felt warm, informed, and unhurried, which suits the style of cooking here very well. Food: Lucia's menu is firmly Italian in technique and changes often. My party and I ordered a number of items across all four courses on the menu. The chef's choice salumi board was a nice way to start: a good range of cured meats with different textures and subtle herbal notes, more quietly enjoyable than mind-blowing, and presented beautifully. The sesame semolina sourdough with cultured butter is simple on paper, but it is one of those things you're happy to keep picking at: tangy, fluffy bread and a salty, rich butter that makes each bite feel indulgent. The standout among the starters is the crostone with blue cheese, buttered walnuts, and quince, which nails that salty-sweet, crunchy-creamy balance and ends up being one of the most memorable dishes of the night. Pastas and grains are where Lucia's strengths and quirks show up most clearly. The taglierini with Parmigiano Reggiano and white truffles is a comforting, cheesy bowl of noodles with good bite and depth from the cheese, but the truffle is surprisingly shy and does not justify the surcharge. The smoked sweetbread francobolli, on the other hand, is excellent: little, filled stamp-shaped pasta lifted by balsamic acidity, sweet cipollini onions, and aromatic sage. It is a great example of how Lucia handles richer ingredients with enough acid and sweetness to keep them in balance. The farro piccolo with pancetta, black king pearl mushrooms, and Taleggio fonduta looks dramatic and eats well from a texture standpoint, but the combination of fonduta and pancetta pushes the salt level too high, especially in a meal that already leans salty overall. Among the mains, the sea scallops with broccoli, almonds, Calabrian chili, and mint are the weak point. The plate is pretty, but some scallops are cooked just past ideal and pick up a fishy taste, and the chili and mint never really rescue the dish. In contrast, the plate of pork belly, tenderloin, and cotechino (a rich Italian pork sausage, traditionally served simmered) over lentils with charred leeks and apricot mustard is much more satisfying. All three pork preparations are tender and flavorful, and the apricot mustard is the element that ties everything together, cutting through the richness in a way that feels both classic and a little unexpected. It still leans salty, especially in the lentils, but the overall effect is comforting and cohesive. Dessert, on the other hand, was fantastic all around. The chocolate sorbet with Parmigiano Reggiano, olive oil, and sourdough pizzelle is one of the best bites of the night: deep, cold chocolate flavor with slightly salty, cakey bits for texture, a crisp pizzelle, and a fragrant hint of olive oil. The butternut squash pain perdu with goat milk caramel, pears, and pecan praline is another winner, essentially an elevated, custardy French toast with bright fruit, nutty crunch, and caramel tying it together. These two desserts do a lot of work in lifting the overall experience. Final Thoughts: Lucia offers creative and refined seasonal Italian-inspired dishes, and executes them well, but not perfectly. The room is charming, and the service is good. Taken together, it's a great spot, and I would recommend it to adventurous eaters who are willing to work for the reservation. read more

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I was there to celebrate a birthday that I share with a friend. The food was excellent and they make the most incredible bread. The pasta dish was lamb oriented and was a bit gamey, but still interesting as the pasta itself was reintroduced that evening after a several year hiatus. We had great wine with every course and the service is the best in Dallas. Our server(wish I could remember her name) was excellent, understood the dishes and offered her advice and expertise with aplomb. Great experience!!!! read more

The food was so good The service was amazing I love the fact that they have different menu curated daily read more

We chose Lucia for my husband's birthday dinner, but the overall experience didn't meet expectations. We sat down at 6:30 PM and waited almost an hour for the courses to come out; even the bread took nearly an hour. I now understand why guests are asked to order everything at once. The salad felt thrown together without much care, and while most dishes tasted fine, they weren't memorable. The pork cheek in the pasta was overcooked, losing all the richness it should have had, though the mushrooms were prepared very well. Surprisingly, the bread was the best dish of the night. By the time we finished, we were so tired from the long wait that we skipped dessert and left the restaurant at 8:36 PM. With the price point and reputation, we expected a much better experience. Very cute restaurant though! read more

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Second time back to our new FAVORITE date night spot!!! We truly can't say enough good things about this place! Truly amazing from beginning to end...the service, the drinks, the food, the atmosphere is all top notch and well worth every dollar and the wait!!! They even remembered us!!! We are already planning our next visit and can't wait! If you are a foodie and love the experience of sampling all the things ...this place is a must try!!!! Just remember to plan ahead and book your reservation because they fill up fast!!!! read more

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Wonderful food. Service was great. A great place to celebrate a birthday. A small place. You have to make a reservation in advance read more

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant and had been hearing a lot of hype about it in different places. It's in a great area of Bishop Arts District creating a great atmosphere to walk around before or after dinner is always nice. The inside is cozy and comfortable with. Small bar and number of tables it's a smaller space. The overall experience was pretty good but not up to what I would have expected from all the positivity I had heard and the high price of the dishes. The service was confusing as we had many different waiters help us so we didn't know who to ask for when we needed help. The Bread course was tasty and probably my favorite dish but it took 45 mins to bring to our table after ordering which is disappointing when we were starved and saw bread sitting ready to go. We got half dozen oysters and they were ok and on the smaller size. The salad was extremely basic and would expect much more for $16 was a huge disappointment for the price. The Waygu Beef tounge app was tender but the raw mushrooms were not my favorite needed to be cooked or sautéed. The pasta dish was with Pork cheek and had nice flavor but the pork was cooked so long it had no crisp and was almost mushy while the pasta was over cooked. The chicken had good flavor and was juicy. Overall I appreciate they cha ge the menu often and try new things but some of the execution was lacking. Not sure I'd go back for how expensive the meal was. read more

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Many years ago, my mother-in-law made reservations for Lucia. We were trying to get there during a tornado warning and ended up driving back for our safety. I cannot remember how long ago it was, 6 or 7 years ago, but we have talked about eventually eating here so many times that I finally got the coveted reservation 30 days out and we went last Thursday. The restaurant is beautiful inside and not too loud. My mother-in-law and I both got a glass of rose cava brut that was very nice. We learned from our server that we should order family style. My father-in-law was set on the wagyu bavette for an entree. For appetizers we ordered the beet and apple salad, the wagyu beef tongue (my choice), and sourdough bread with cultured butter. The wagyu tongue melted in my mouth! For pastas we got the ravioli grano arso ("burnt grains" with seeds, nuts, and chiles - this was fantastic. We also had rigatoni with wagyu short rib and mushrooms that also was amazing. For entrees we got the wagyu bavette and the olive oil poached snapper. For dessert we got two orders of the bomboloni which came with banana ice cream. Everything was delicious. It turns out the owner is from the same town as Eric R.'s cousin, so she was delighted to learn that when visiting our table. I hope i can get back here again without a multi-year hiatus! read more

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Tremendous drinks, food, service, and ambience! It's worth every penny and worth the wait. Can't recommend it enough!

I was so excited to try this restaurant! Heard great things all around and had seen videos claiming it was one of the best Italian restaurants in Dallas. Therefore, I had really high hopes going in. Reservation dates/times drop 30 days in advance and we were on it. The restaurant itself was very small and quaint tucked in Arts Bishop. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived. Our server was very knowledgeable. She literally walked us through every single item on the menu. She also mentioned that the menu changes frequently. Therefore, we most likely won't have the chance of ordering the same items for the next visit. The menu was broken down into four categories. (Anti-pasti, Primi, Secondi, Dolci) It was recommended that we order 2-3 plates from each category because the dishes were relatively small. Also, once you place you order; they cannot add any additional dishes to that order even you if you were still hungry later. DRINKS - Paper Airplanes 4/5 FOOD - Sourdough Bread 4/5: The bread was very good. Perfectly toasted and so moist. However, we were not aware there was a charge for bread. lol After we placed our entire order, our server asked if we would like some bread for the menu. She made is sound complimentary. - Oysters 2/5: I did not like the dressing on the oysters. Tasted like siracha and vinegar and it brought out the fishy-ness of the oysters. - Waygu Beef Tongue 2/5: Tasted fresh. However, not sure how it was cured but it tasted like bologna. It was more on the fatty side and way too salty. **The three dishes below were all overly salty and way too rich. Very underwhelming. - Taglierini 3/5 - Carnaeoli Risotto 2/5 - Rigatoni w/ Waygu Beef 3/5 - Olive Oil Poached Red Snapper 4/5: This was hands down the best dish of the night. DESSERT - Semolina Cake with roasted grapes, rosemary, honey, and pistachio ice cream 1/5: I never order dessert but decided to give this dish a shot because it sounded so good. What a mistake, because it was literally so dry. None of the toppings tied well together. I can appreciate the well curated menus and the creativity of the whole process, but I felt there was something lacking. read more

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We have been wanting to dine here for a bit and finally were able to for a birthday celebration. We were greeted with a cheery "Hello" and even a "Happy Birthday" from most of the staff. Our waiter, John Michael was incredible with plenty of knowledge on the menu and even his own recommendations. The place is small but a quaint little place. Our food was delicious! Pictures are included. I cannot pick one bad thing we had, from the anti-pasta to the desserts. Thank you, John Michael, for an excellent evening! read more

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Our favorite Italian Restaurant! Everything was made in house & changes frequently. We went at opening time & they seated us so quickly. They were very attentive as well. The ambiance was great & decors were very relaxing. Highly recommend: - Rigatoni with Wagyu Beef - Lobster Mushroom Cappelletti - Hazelnut frangipane/goat cheese tart read more

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Second time at Lucia tonight and it was just as I remembered. Service, friendly and engaging. The food was outstanding, you can tell that there was thought and care that went into every dish. Thank you David and Jennifer for a great evening at Lucia! Wishing the team continued success. read more

Lucia - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

One of the other most hyped restaurants in Dallas... never made it out until recently. They've now made it on the Michelin guide. It's HARD to get a reservation in my opinion.. I had resy alerts set up (for the weekend), and stuff did open up but by the time that happens you already made other plans!! And by the time you get the notification, it's gone. Or sometimes the availability is 9pm or 5:30pm... Ended up getting a spot on a weeknight (Tuesday). It didn't even look like all of the tables were filled. So if you want to do a walk in, a weeknight is the way to go. The staff takes time to explain the menu. The menu rotates. Got the trottole pasta with panchetta ($30), honeygem salad ($18), wagyu bavette ($49). I didn't appreciate the comment from the server saying "that's it" for 2 people. Personally seems unprofessional. Seemed like they really wanted you to order the sourdough bread... I liked the beef but it wasn't anything amazing... I liked the pasta better. PASS on the salad for sure.. it was just a "dolled" up caesar salad. I felt satisfied w/ all the food. Not stuffed but full enough. My partner wanted a bit more. It is automatic 20% tip and it's stated on the reservation. It's good but idk if it's as amazing as everybody says it is!! Maybe ordered the wrong stuff... Probably would try another pasta or the pork if I come back again. read more

Everyone was super friendly, and I loved the appetizer. The sourdough was perfectly soft and fluffy. However, we felt pressured to order it. After ordering our entrees, we were encouraged to order an app after being told there would be a 20-25 minute wait for the entrees. However, the app and entrees came out at the same time. I also feel like their pastas are overpriced, especially considering regardless if they are made vegetarian or with meat, they cost the same. Two out of four of the dessert options contain pork gelatin (in case this is a dietary restriction for you). I enjoyed the ambiance! read more

Lucia - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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My husband and I have been hearing about Lucia for years, so we were very excited to finally nab a reservation for our anniversary this month. Our very first date was actually at Macellaio, run by the same folks but sadly now closed. The former location is where Lucia is now located and we sat just a table away from where we had our first date, which was a really nice touch :) We began with some complementary olives and a couple of drinks; I really enjoyed the Earl Grey cocktail that I chose. Definitely recommend that if it's on the menu for any grapefruit lovers and people who enjoy sweeter cocktails. Then we dove right into the antipasti section of the menu. As longtime charcuterie lovers of course we had to get the chef's selection of salumi, and we enjoyed it very much! Portions were very generous so our server helpfully packed about half of it away for us to enjoy the next day, but our standout favorites were the honey nduja on grilled potato focaccia, as well as the capicola, coppa, and rabbit terrine. It's all cured in house and the flavors were excellent. Our other apps were also great. Adored the flavors and textures of the wagyu tongue crostone, highly enjoyed the octopus and fava bean dish, and the sourdough with house cultured butter was simple but delicious. 2/3rds of that hunk of sourdough also went home with us at the end of the night. Our primis were the chicken and ricotta pansotti and the tonarelli, which was probably our favorite dish of the night. The pansotti was delicious but the sauce was just a tad on the saltier side, but the tonarelli was in this wonderfully bright sauce that also came with pistachios for a lovely crunch. Honestly such a well-balanced dish and I highly recommend it if it's on the menu. We ended with an extremely spring season dish, the tilefish with vegetables in a seafood broth. It was such a unique preparation of fish that we'd never tried before but it was so good! My only regret is not having room for any of the desserts, which I hear are also phenomenal. Guess that's just a reason to come back the next tie we're able to grab a reservation! read more

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I was so excited to find a last minute dinner reservation for my birthday this year, and between the two of us, we ordered a good amount. - Foie gras stuffed prunes: I felt like it needed something crunchy texture-wise, but I liked the creaminess overall and the strong taste of foie gras. - Sea scallops: By itself, it was a little salty, but it paired perfectly with the acidity of the corn and fennel. - Busiate: This was delicious and al dente. The eggplant added a good contrast with the dish's overall taste and texture. - Vialone nano: I thought it was too dense as a dish with all the chorizo, shrimp, and cockles. There were too many flavors that I felt it had an identity crisis. The chorizo made the dish too salty and the parsley flavor was so strong. - Halibut: Arguably the best dish of the night. The fish was cooked perfectly with a generous portion. The asparagus was nice and crunchy and the potato was cooked well. I thought it would have a parsley heavy sauce, but it was light and savory. A must try! - Peanut toffee semifreddo: Good birthday treat to end the meal. It was a dense ice cream with toasted marshmallow fluffs and lemon drops. The cute rustic ambiance is such a treat. The service was great; all servers were so attentive. There's a small parking lot in the back. The location of the restaurant was along a cute, quaint street. Very walkable neighborhood. It did get progressively busier as the night went over. For all this, I can see why this place is a James Beard winner. read more

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