We had a lovely time at Luciano's. I was disappointed to see DBA go, however, the replacement is just as good. (Though I do miss the little pasta flights.) I got the Panzanella with chicken and it was divine. Very filling. The bottle prices were excellent. My husband loved his dish, which was the risotto special... I believe it had seafood in it. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes and the portions were enough. They had an excellent bar menu, though we just stuck with wine. Our server was very attentive and had lots of recommendations. I loved seeing a traditional carbonara on the menu as well... Often, a restaurant will just make this with a cream sauce and call it "carbonara", which is so wrong that it makes my Italian ancestors turn over in their graves. Though I did not get the carbonara this time, I will certainly try it next time. We also saw waiters preparing the table side, Cacio E Pepe, which looked really fun, but ultimately, I felt it was priced more for the experience than the actual food so I did not get that. We had reservations at 8:15 but arrived at 7:45 (planning on waiting at the bar for our friends to arrive ) and they were able to seat us right away. We also got a welcome bubbly drink upon arrival which was such an unexpected, fun, and friendly touch! The servers are very professional, but down to earth. I would absolutely love to come back and try the chef's table. read more

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First time being in Akron, we stumbled across this really good Italian authentic restaurant. The ambience is incredible. The service is great. The food impeccable. I recommend it for a great date night or out with friends. read more

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Beautiful space. Great menu choices for tasty food and drinks and friendly service! Welcomed by the hostess with complimentary sparkling wine. Modern Italian with lots of favorite classics on the menu! We had a hard time choosing! Chicken Milanese was two very large breast. Not pounded thin as expected but very flavorful! Had gnocchi with pesto sauce. And this was top notch. The Nutella pie and tiramisu finished the night. We all really enjoyed the space and the food Will be back! read more

Luciano's has a solid location downtown and their space gives date night vibes. The staff were nice and gave some helpful recommendations of the menu. The burger and truffle fries that I had was well cooked and flavorful. A good selection of drinks was available whether you wanted cocktails, beer, or wine. My wife was disappointed in her halibut and our gloopy melty panna cotta for dessert was not up to par. Nearly $40 for a halibut fillet with no sides on a plate of grilled onions. My wife ordered the couscous as a side since the halibut came with none and it was unfortunately bland although cooked well. Overall I'd say Lucianos was too expensive for the experience we had but I would consider giving them another shot sometime read more

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I ordered the halibut and it was very well cooked but lacked flavor. It only came with onions that weren't too citrusy or flavorful either, and there was way too much in proportion to the fish filet itself. I ordered a side of couscous and it was very well cooked, but flavorless as well. I actually can't even explain what it was supposed to taste like. My husband had their signature burger and enjoyed it. The eggplant burrata was my favorite thing and would get again. We got the pannacotta for dessert and I didn't like it. It was very cottage-cheese and I couldn't understand the choice of plate.. it was looking odd and the plate was sucking the dessert dry and it looked messy Also, I hate their menus! Not even laminated. If you are entering the restaurant business and want to be seen as a "nicer" spot and charge more for the experience, I'd expect the menu to at least be laminated.. or have a separate drinks menu, or something. Just totally didn't fit the ambiance of the place read more

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Top drawer dining. Eight of us walked in. Our option for seating was the patio or first available. The evening was beautiful so we chose the patio. There was a roof cover over the table, which was nice. The best part was our excellent server, Stokes. He came on loud and confident, and we liked that. He knew everything, and he served us promptly. We started with mussels, unbreaded calamari, the way it should be served, and our entrees were delicious. We had haddock with scallops, haddock with shrimp, the crab cake special, spaghetti with a huge meatball, and ziti with shrimp. For dessert we ordered one of each and passed them around. We liked best the GF carrot cake, vanilla panna cotta, and Zeppoli, Italian donuts. All pieces would serve two. We frequent Akron, and this is now a fav spot. Glad we tried Luciano's. Ask for Stokes. read more

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Must try. Wow I had no expectations as I was visiting from out of town and this was close to my hotel. I was very impressed by the service, the ambiance and food. The service level at the bar was spot on. I had Chicken Milanese and it was the perfect level of crispy and moist. The pasta and arugula was a good balance. The prices were surprisingly affordable. When I visit Akron next, I will be back. read more

Luciano's Cucina Italiana - House salad - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I really wanted to love this place. I was so excited to take my 91 yo dad who is from Italy. The parking is tough, but I know the area and am used to it. I had to drop him off and could see no area for handicapped like a ramp or place to sit til I could come back. Our server Stokes was wonderful and attentive. He did a great job of hyping us up on the menu. I ordered the grilled artichokes which was the highlight of my meal. The side salads were very small and had a few interesting items in them, but were not worth $8 imho. The warm salted bread with rosemary butter was great, but never warm. My friend's spaghetti with giant meatball was inedible. All 6 of us agreed. Stokes kindly took it off the bill. My chicken Milanese was enormous. It should have been pounded thinly as the dish implies. The tomatoes were warm, not blistered-no biggie, but I was disappointed. The beurre blanc sauce was great. I subbed truffle fries for pasta and they were tasty. They came with steak sauce which was unusual and didn't fit. I was disappointed bc nothing was fabulous. The atmosphere is lovely. We had a table for 6 in a "private" tiny room section. Based on some other reviews I'd sorta like to try it again, but at $100 with no alcohol or desserts, I'm not sure. They did add the 20% tip themselves bc we had a "large" party which was fine. When I went to pick up my dad, it was even worse as people had blocked the entrance and parked in front of the valet area of which there apparently is none. read more

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Food was amazing finally a new great find in Akron. The meatball to die for with the cheese wheel prepared at your table. Squid was tender the eggplant parm amazing. Pasta is homemade and perfect. Wow what a night. Service is what it should be in a cool atmosphere. Terrific dinner read more

Luciano's Cucina Italiana - Beef Carpaccio incredible ! - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Absolutely fabulous! We decided to go on a Saturday sort of last minute but were able to get seats at the bar. Michael and Ryan took great care of us! We started with cocktails, the cucumber & fennel martini and the tequila old fashioned. Pretty good! Then we had the calamari appetizer. A little too spicy for me but my husband loved it. The flavors were really good, just a tad too much spice for me. Then I had the Miss Ginger cocktail, and he had the Jaguar. These cocktails were FABULOUS! For our entrees I had the scallops and couscous (which I cannot even tell you how incredible this was!), and he had the halibut, which I was slightly jealous of. Overall everything was very delicious and we will definitely return! read more

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Other than the parking situation (there is no parking really for this business that we could find) we had a great experience and can't wait to go back to try other dishes! We saw the "cheese Wheel" on tik-tok and came to get this, however when we sat down the table beside us got the whole presentation-so we skipped it! We did however each get a pasta dish and I will say the alfredo sauce was the BEST I have ever had anywhere-including the kind I have been making at home for years. The service was good, waitress was attentive, and the pricing is not excessive for the experience. We will definitely return! read more

Overall experience was amazing Food was good Chicken Alfredo was better then the parmesan pasta chicken dry honestly nasty Bartender Mike was great the other man was miserable acting he was so rude Aug 1st reservation was at eight when we got there table was not ready At that point, we sat at the bar which was fine however we had to go up and Check. About our table no one got us No one came to get us when our table was ready. Pricing wasn't bad I will say it is not large portions It's not like a whole meal or Italian style Over all a spot for a nice date night Just be ready to get a pizza to go home :) read more

0/10 drinks were terrible, tasted like a mix, steak wasn't cooked as ordered, chicken Milanese was rubbery and the appetizer plates we were given had food on them. Only positive is the decor was pretty but would not recommend at all. read more

Prices are fair on wine bottles. I love that. Pasta wheel is just ok, it has a strange flavor that taste something like Fahrenheit's lobster Mac. Don't care for the signature meatball but i do like the raviolis! read more

Great place for a date night Top notch cocktails and the sliders were just fantastic!

I will say we sat on the patio under the pergola and it was attractive, although the fake plants seemed a bit lazy to me. That's where the positivity ends, unfortunately. Our service was slow, took about 2 hours total and we had allotted about 1 1/2 so we were a bit stressed. I probably would have ordered a 3rd drink if we had been served earlier and more frequently. The server did not clear away dishes promptly, leaving us awkwardly sitting in front of dirty dishes for too long. The food was disappointing as well. Our cocktails (tequila old fashioned and another tequila cocktail we can't recall) were totally lackluster / forgettable. We had possibly the most flavorless charcuterie I've ever had, everything just kind of tasted like salt or vinegar, nothing at all piqued my interest. My lobster ravioli was bland, with the pasta past al dente, borderline hard, and the filling somehow dry and flaky. The server specifically said the ravioli had a whole lobster tail in the serving, but there is just no way that's true. No one in my party particularly enjoyed our meal (we ordered the scallops special, duck ravioli, and chicken milanese). All in all, unfortunately this one is a dud and we won't return. read more

I was impressed with my dining experience. First, I started with the Wedding soup. Outstanding, full of flavor, and one of the best I have had. Secondly, the Lobster Ravioli was bursting with flavor. The portion was a perfect size. It is hard to find a good dining experience these days. I will be going back. Top notch read more

I dont know what is with the four stars, I thought this place was amazing. We made reservations cause it's the smart thing to do, makes things easier for everyone. Espresso martini... 10/10 best I've had Zeppoles... 10/10 could have ordered a bazillion of them Everyone liked their meal; Spaghetti with Meatballs, Chicken Milanese, Bolognese, and the Carbonara. Just an fyi though, don't get the Carbonara if you can't have dairy. Doesn't say it on the menu but it does have it. House salad with the meals were great too. read more

Very impressed. Went on a date here and I can say for sure this place helped make it a wildly successful one. Personable waitress, otherworldly flavor, and a true fine dining experience. It's a fancy establishment without being over the top. Clean restrooms, comfortable seating, reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. Located in a nicer part of Akron is also a plus. It's very close to the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens where you can see some great Christmas lights too. 10/10 would come again. Order the meatball appetizer! True Italian. read more

Ambiance is very nice. Service was very good. Food was good. Sat at the bar and really appreciated how talented and hard working the two behind the bar were at their jobs. read more

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The waitress was very friendly but the service was very slow. It took us over 3 hours to have our meal. The food was okay, nothing to brag about. My husband ordered a steak that was supposed to come with mushrooms and onions. Instead, it arrived with gravy on top. I have never heard of a steak with gravy. I wish the waitress had told me my fish came with no sides, perhaps she could have asked me if I wanted to add a side. I asked the waitress about my glass of wine and why it was taking so long, "The bar is backed up." The atmosphere was beautiful. I loved the way it is decorated. I love the area in Akron that the restaurant is located, but I will not be back to Luciano's and I have told my friends I would not recommend. read more

We ate dinner there last night and highly recommend. Seth our server was impeccable, friendly, awesome service Seth. His recommendation of the mushroom risotto with scallops was perfection, the carbonara amazing, as well as the tortellinis. everyone loved their food and we were all pleased with our meal experience. We look forward to returning. read more

Food and atmosphere were both excellent. The blackened chicken salad was one of the best I've ever had. Mike was our waiter and was awesome! First time here and will definitely be back! read more

Leaving two, the espresso martinis are excellent. Probably the best in the city. FOOD on the other hand, this is my second time, food is over priced and awful. Do not let Instagram highlights fool you. Truffle is $60. Plus the $40 pasta "wheel". If you sit at the bar, they still charge you the $40 without getting the "wheel experience". Wish I went to Luigi's and layed in bed. Do yourself a savor and your bank account and skip out- unless looking for some drinks read more

Great service. Love the set up of the restaurant. Food was good, I prefer more seasoning but my husband loved the food.

The staff was outstanding - The drinks creative - The food was terrible - in hundreds of reviews - I have never been this disappointed - we were a party of 5 and sampled most of the menu - the pasta - the sauce - the sauces - the favors bland at best and simply not good. The proteins over cooked dry and lack seasoning. The previous reviewers pics inspired me to visit - I looked again at her review - pics are too staged - must have been a sponsored or vested reviewer - I simply say don't go - there are plenty of Akron restaurants that deserve your business. By the way the Eggplant Parmesan - it's an abomination, so bad that I have to call it out specifically. read more

Luciano's Cucina Italiana - Eggplant Parm - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Excellent cocktails, wine and menu ! Our server Cheyenne was pleasant, provided excellent recommendations, knowledgeable of menu and attended us well. Menu variety exceeded our expectations! We will definitely alert our friends and family to a remarkable local restaurant!! Large bar area, comfortable seating and great ambiance. Executive chef Aaron and GM Paige graced our table. Great way for us to celebrate our anniversary! Can't wait to experience the chef's table! read more

We've seen a few reviews here which gave us pause but those reviews are absolutely wrong! We had an amazing server named Matthew who was friendly and knowledgeable. We felt well taken care of and he chose a wine to go with all of our meals. The food was fantastic! There were 6 of us who all got different dinners and everyone raved about their meals. They were so accommodating as we mixed and matched items on the menu to create what we loved. Finally dessert. We shared the deconstructed cannoli and zappoles. They were delicious! This place has great atmosphere, excellent service and out of this world food for a great price too! read more

Are you a foodie? You have to try this restaurant but most importantly you have to ask for Matt as your server! Wow!!! The food was great. A solid 9. Add Matt as your server and it's a solid 20 out of 10. I got the spinach salad -fantastic! My husband got the vodka pasta with chicken and he Loved it! read more

Amazing restaurant, one of my new favorites! The food was phenomenal, friendly service, and I LOVE how it's decorated!!

An absolutely incredible meal from start to finish. The Mushroom Risotto was phenomenal--perfectly cooked and so flavorful. The service from Ryan at the bar was warm and attentive, and Matt another server stop my with the best recommendations. Will definitely be back! read more

The setting is nice with a very beautiful outdoor area. The hostess was on her phone when I walked up but greeted and sat me immediately. It took quite a long time for me to even get a glass of water. When the server finally came she kept referring to me as sweetie pie and cutie. I know some people think this is nice but it's actually rude to a middle aged woman. My glass of wine did not come until after my main course and appetizers. The food is really lack luster for the the price point. Lacked salt and flavor. Potato soup had almost no flavor or texture and the lobster ravioli was watery and bland. Unfortunately a lot of room for improvement. read more

Food was disappointing. The Alfredo was dry the calamari was chewy, the muscles were salty, the carbonara was eh. The nutty professor was delicious, the tiramisu martini was delicious. The halibut was overcooked. The eggplant parmesan had plenty of pasta had plenty of pasta but was skimpy on the eggplant. The carrot cake and tiramisu was delicious. The service was slow, as my party was there for 2.5 hours for our meal. I appreciate that the place is full of windows as i appreciate and enjoy being in Akron but enjoy the setting more than the Ambiance created by anything inside the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant looks like little has changed since it was DBA. read more

Incredible!!! I have been raving to my friends and family since I had dinner at Luciano's, and I know they won't be disappointed when they visit. From the moment you walk in, the warm decor and friendly staff give the best greeting. I started with the Tiramisu Martini (because why not?!?!), and it was one of the BEST drinks I've ever had. From there, it was Chicken Milanese, which was absolute perfection and then the Nutella Pie for dessert. For chocolate lovers out there, you need to visit Luciano's for that dessert alone! The chef and one of the bartenders made a quick stop to check on us, and our server Matthew was the absolute best. He set the tone for an elevated dining experience that I will never forget. I already have my mind set on the menu items I need to try for my next visit!! read more

Absolutely the best service from Ryan at the bar, I wouldn't want to sit anywhere else in the restaurant. He makes my experience a 5-star experience every time. He also makes the best drinks. The atmosphere and the staff are top notch. If you haven't been yet.. what are you waiting for! read more

Our server Seth was great, cocktails were great, salads were great, meatball was ok. My husband loved his bolognese (although he thought portion was small) but my chicken milanese, not so much. Chicken was dry, pasta was very dry, like both were over-baked. We expected more. read more

Fantastic cocktail program and 5 star food! Staff is fantastic! Beautiful new interior! A must!

The place looks really nice and we were greeted pretty quickly. We sat in the front room by the window. It was warm but they adjusted air and it was much better. The waiter was good and attentive. We. Ordered appetizers first. Mussels Italian sauce as one of 3 choices . It was spicy and good but the mussels were small and not very meaty. It took a lot to pull them out of shell. Bread it came with was delicious. We also, ordered the meatball. It was 1 meatball (large) . It was ok. Tough and missing some flavor. Simple adding of a little salt would have been nice. None on table by the way. Dinner was ok too. My husband orders linguini carbonara he said was excellent. I tasted it too and would have to agree. I ordered parpadelle with their marinara sauce. The pasta home made and was good but I was very disappointed in the sauce because the "marinara" was spicy and it didn't say that on menu . Intent but honestly it was spicy and again needed some salt for flavor in the pasta. I would have ordered a soup but then"pasties soup" had orzo not pastina so that was a little odd. We ordered the zeppoles for desert. We got at least 10 small donuts, not very tasty which on the menu said Nutella and chocolate sauce. But the sauces had raspberry sauce in it and we did not like it. If not mistaken it was not listed on the menu. Server never asked if we wanted coffee. This place was ok not our favorite. This is just my opinion so try for yourself. read more

The food was delectable and the service was excellent!!! The atmosphere was classy and intimate! The staff was friendly and took their time and you never felt rushed! A great place for a first date or a night out with friends. I had the Classic Flatbread, it was delicious and I could only eat half. The Tiramisu Martini was extraordinary, such a fun luscious drink! Our server, Matthew, was a delight and he made the experience even more enjoyable. He suggested the Nutella pie for dessert and it is truly a must try when dining there, yummy! read more