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    Ristorante Luciano

    4.3 (281 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Veal parm
    Jay S.

    The restaurant was very good. Very difficult to get a reservation but well worth the trouble. Food was superb. I give a shout out for the gnocchi and the veal parm. The crab and spaghetti was very fresh and tasty. Also liked the caprese Was very delicious with fresh tomatoes and excellent buffalo mozzarella.

    Rach S.

    The moment you step inside, you're transported to a cozy Italian trattoria. The food is absolutely delicious! The pasta dishes are cooked to perfection, with rich, flavorful sauces. We loved the calamari appetizer and fettuccine alfredo. While the prices are a bit higher than your average Italian restaurant, the quality of the food and the overall experience make it well worth it. If you're looking for a special dining experience in Stone Harbor, Ristorante Luciano is the place to go. Tips Make a reservation Order the chocolate souffle for dessert

    Salad
    Maria-Elena T.

    There were six of us for dinner on a Saturday night. We had a reservation for 9pm were seated right then. The place was packed and a bit loud. No music. Our waitress Melissa was obviously a seasoned professional. We ordered the Brussels special, calamari, caprese, and meatballs to split. The Brussels knocked it out of the park. Wow. This should be on the normal menu! The caprese was perfectly seasoned but the tomatoes were tasteless. Everyone loved the calamari and meatballs. I did not try the meatballs. All the main dishes come with a salad. I got the Caesar with croutons but didn't realize you have to ask for anchovies. It was good and my friend gave me a few anchovies. For my main I got the fettuccini Alfredo with crab. Best dish of the vacation!!!! So creamy, so mild. Wonderful reheated the next day too! This place is a gem! I would come back and order the Brussels and crab fettuccini Alfredo again. And Caesar salad with anchovies. Place is BYOB .

    Chocolate souflee!
    Jennifer P.

    Whether you're visiting or a local, if you're looking for authentic Italian, Ristorante Luciano is your place. Reservations are highly recommended, yet hubby and I were able to grab a two-top as a walk-in on a packed Tuesday night - a little luck and a lotta Joe who is the owner and clearly the man. He exudes hospitality - from the way he treated me and my husband (little did he know at first it was his birthday!) to every guest who walked in the building with kindness and a clear passion for making others day. Even when he wasn't able to squeeze a walk-in - he still informed his potential guests other great nearby options. Our server, Grace, was professional, kind, made great recommendations, and was the perfect amount of attentiveness during her busy shift. She nailed her steps of service with precision. The bussers were courteous, clearing plates promptly, and obviously engaged in their work/shift. Chef not only prepared his or her housemade dishes with love - but all was coursed out perfectly. I wish we took more pictures but I was so enamored with the flawless FOH execution and sheer excitement I recieved everytime a dish dropped that we gobbled it up immediately. Clearly Front of House and Heart of House leaders care about their team and that has translated into one of the best dinners we have had in awhile. You are the comeback sauce! Kudos, Team Luciano. Thanks for making year 35 end on the highest of notes.

    Side of pasta with meat sauce
    Natalie C.

    This was a weird one. We were told that this place was impossible to get into during the summer, so being that it was winter, we had to try. It was underwhelming. I understand you're a BYOB but the glassware was not great (think stemless wine/water glasses. Also, this is in a nice beach town). The restaurant was packed but even then the service was glacially slow (especially to get our food). As a part of our entrees you have the option of a house or Caesar salad for an up charge. The house salad was, I kid you not, lettuce. Just lettuce. No tomatoes, or onion, anything. The Caesar wasn't much better. Romaine lettuce with 3 croutons. No cheese shaved on top. Nada. And that was an upcharge of $5. The entrees were exactly as expected- nothing extra, just a solid Italian dishes. Chicken parmigiana was two substantial pieces of chicken. The Chicken Riviera was good but only three shrimp on the dish. The veal champagne was covered in sauce and flavorful. The ricotta cheese gnocchi in meat sauce was a massive portion, but note - this is NOT a meat sauce. In any sense of the word. This was a fine meal and extra points for being a BYOB but definitely not worth the hype.

    7/2022 meatballs and ravioli in meat sauce
    Jen H.

    July 2022. Melissa was our server and the service was impeccable. The kitchen executes very well and the food was delicious. It's very expensive and the pasta I ordered with the veal parm is an up charge. The salad that came with the meal was good but could have used more ingredients than just spring mix. The dressing was very savory and good. My kids tried the Caesar salad for a 5$ up-charge. They raved about it. My son ordered stuffed broiled flounder and it was out of this world. The amount of crabmeat was astonishing, he ordered the linguini with Alfredo. I kind of wish I would've ordered the Alfredo. I opted for the spaghetti w meat sauce- it was good but I regretted not getting alfredo. The meatballs were delicious- my mom ordered the ravioli with meatballs. I was told that only the spaghetti and linguini were homemade there. They add more $ on the bill for the homemade factor above the existing side of pasta up charge. If you want to order the soufflé you have to order it when you order your entree or at the very latest when entrees are served. The soufflé takes 20 min to bake and you have to be out of the restaurant in 90 minutes time. I ordered the soufflé and really enjoyed it- it was served very hot- it was light but also rich. I've never had a soufflé so I figured it was time. When you make a reservation the restaurant wants you out in 90 minutes. I felt pressured to hurry up and vacate my table due to the policy. There is also a possible 50$ per person - PER PERSON- charge for a cancelled reservation which is pretty harsh in my opinion but I do understand why. You are forced to put in your credit card info in the event of a cancellation too when trying to reserve a table. I get it- it's the shore, there is limited seating too. I wouldn't tolerate any of this stuff at home quite honestly. I would like to go back next year and I'll definitely get the Alfredo. Maybe even the stuffed flounder.

    Filet

    My wife and I had dinner tonight at Ristorante Luciano in Stone Harbor. This was our second visit and it did not disappoint. We both started with shrimp cocktail. My wife had chicken parmigiana for her entree. I had the filet. We shared their homemade white chocolate pistachio lava cake (delicious). Also noteworthy their bread comes from Brooklyn! So good. If you are looking for a good Italian Restaurant this place is worth a visit. They take reservations 21 days out. A shout out to our server Lauri. Pictures follow.

    Veal parmigiana and chicken principessa
    Emily W.

    Not much more to say other than Ristorante Luciano is incredible! The prosciutto and mozzarella is a must order appetizer. Server was very attentive and accommodating to our needs. We brought a bottle of wine since it was BYOB. The restaurant is packed with tables, but not too crowded. Make sure to get your reservation early (3 weeks prior on open table). I look forward to my return!

    Chicken Principessa
    Jessica C.

    Ristorante Luciano has the most delicious, flavorful dishes that are so well thought out and carefully made with love. The owners and staff treat you like family and make it a truly unique and wonderful experience. I look forward to going back every year, I wish I could go more!

    Veal Principessa - lump bran meat, asparagus and cheese.  Over homemade fettuccine
    Ilene S.

    After reading many reviews I was excited for my anniversary dinner but was sadly disappointed. Our waitress started out great, friendly, helpful and attentive but later disappeared and follow up with limited. COVID Tables were spread out. Tables were cleaned between parties. Staff were wearing masks. We started off with upgrading to the Cesar salad. The dressing did have good flavor despite having an overly strong garlic presence and the croutons were crunching and seasoned nicely. My husband's spaghetti was over cooked and lacked flavor despite the crab sauce. I ordered what the waitress told me was one of the more popular dishes. I was debating about ordering pasta and she suggested having pasta with my meal. She even suggested the homemade fettuccine which is the only homemade pasta. I thought that was a great idea. I had no idea there would be an up charge which I feel should have been communicated. I'm not one to look at prices when there's something I want but I do like to be informed. My meal overall was fine. Veal was tender, fettuccine was nicely cooked giving it a good texture but the meal lacked flavor. I ordered the chocolate soufflé which I ordered at the time of ordering my meal as soufflés take time to bake. We ended up waiting for the soufflé longer then we should have since we ordered it early. The soufflé did rise but inside was almost completely liquid, The side of homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate pretzels was smooth and rich. We were given a piece of chocolate cake while waiting for the soufflé as was the only other table still seated. Not sure why a chocolate cake would have been the best choice for a table who already ordered a chocolate dessert unless it was something they wanted to finish.

    Fresh focaccia bread with rosemary
    Theresa E.

    This was my first visit to Ristorante Luciano and was with my sister who has been many times. Because of her high recommendation, my expectations were high. I can easily say I was not disappointed. Things started well with prompt attention from our server, Mary. Our beverages were brought quickly and we were presented with menus and a large selection of daily specials. My companion ordered the carpaccio with arugula and gnocchi with pork bolognese. I went with the shrimp scampi over linguini. I understand that they make their own pasta and it explains the quality of both pasta dishes. My shrimp scampi was perfectly prepared and the serving size was more than ample. Flavors were balanced and the firm texture of the shrimp was complimentary to firm pasta. My companions gnocchi was also perfectly cooked and the bolognese sauce was amazing. When the sauce hit my tongue, it was an explosion of flavor. I must also mention the focaccia bread. It's a five dollar up charge but worth every penny. The bread was fresh and flavored with the right amount of rosemary and sea salt. If you want to drink, you must byob. I didn't have dessert but I overheard they offer a chocolate soufflé as well as other items. I'd recommend that you give this place a try if you aren't price conscious and looking for delicious, high quality food!

    Chocolate soufflé
    Samantha H.

    Came here for dinner with my husband for our first "date night" in forever. We don't go out much and I feel that most places down the shore are overpriced for mediocre food and I end up disappointed. So I really did my research to find this place. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get reservations here especially on the weekends. I'm guessing people that are coming down for their vacations book at the beginning of summer. We had pretty much given up on going here the weekend we wanted to go out. But, we signed up online to get notified if anything opened up and we were able to get a table on a Friday at 5 PM! The restaurant is small and has a really nice, cozy, rustic atmosphere. To start, we were brought out a nice bread and oil. For our appetizer, we ordered the calamari fritti to start, which was the only thing here that I would describe as just average. It was good but tasted like you would get anywhere else. For our entrees, I ordered the gnocchi and my husband ordered the veal principessa. Both our entrees came with salads but we paid the $3 extra to upgrade to Caesar which was well worth it! The Caesar salad was absolutely delicious. The salad was fresh and high quality, and the dressing and croutons were spot on. My gnocchi were also amazing, they were homemade and perfectly pillowy. The meat sauce they came in hardly had any meat in it though. My husband also loved his entree. The veal principessa came with crabmeat, cheese and asparagus on it. I tried it and thought it tasted great, the veal was so tender. For dessert, we were happy to try the chocolate soufflé which I saw a lot of people rave about on here. It was decadent and well worth ordering. Overall, we were extremely happy with our meal here and would definitely come again. Service was great without being intrusive. Also, you can save some money with it being BYOB. I highly recommend this place for a date night down the shore, especially if you are into good food and don't want to just go to some over hyped place. I also found the prices here to be pretty reasonable considering it's a nicer restaurant down the shore. 5 stars.

    Veal parmigiana
    Erik O.

    Another outstanding meal at one of our favorite spots. In fact, my spectacular wife, Olivia, said, "this just topped Ar****'s as my new favorite restaurant!" Now that's a review! TO start, the service here is fantastic. Joe, the host/maître d', sat us at our favorite table. It was the first table we ever sat at here, which brought back fond memories. Right by the main entrance and next to a window. Perfect for people watching. Christina was our attentive, knowledgeable, professional, and likable waitress. She refreshed our utensils, refilled our water, attended to our cheese and fresh cracked pepper requests, and ensured we were constantly content without being overbearing and overboard. And the cleaning crew didn't miss a beat. At the first sighting of an empty plate, it was gone before we could blink. He may have picked up my wife's appetizer plate too soon, but in his defense, there was nothing left on the plate (for a normal person). That brings me to the food. The best around, hands down! Whatever they have going on in the kitchen, it's working. We started with our typical appetizer, the burrata and speck special. It's one of those dishes that we would lick the remnants off the plate if it were socially acceptable. Next, we both opted for the upgraded Cesar salad. Worth the up-charge! For the main meal, I selected the veal parmigiana with a side of penne pasta. The veal was perfectly cooked, astoundingly tender, wonderfully delicious, and just perfect in general. The cheese on top was crisped up nicely in under the broiler and the sauce was exactly as I like it, extremely flavorful and not too thick/pasty. As for the side of penne, so simply but so good. My rockstar wife also got a side of pasta with her meal. We both opted for the oil and garlic "sauce" instead of the tomato sauce. How could simple oil and garlic be so good?? I'm not sure. Whatever they are doing, don't stop. Olivia agreed that they should serve that sauce with the complementary bread at the start of the meal. For her main, my one-of-a-kind wife went back to one of her known favorites, the champagne chicken. It looked fantastic and she said the taste was spot on. Something to keep in mind when you dine here is the dessert. I obviously ordered the chocolate soufflé, again. It's something you have to order in advance and I always do. Perfect every time. Beautiful Olivia ordered a cream brûlée cake. We both tried each other's desserts and both loved them each (equally). Did I mention they are BYOB? Now you know why it is my wife's favorite restaurant. You can make reservations up to 21 days in advance and they go quickly. Over two weeks before tonight and the only time option that remained was the 5pm slot. No regrets at all, and we can't wait for the next visit.

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    2 months ago

    Amazing all around! Food was great, and the service was friendly. Very welcoming atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    Everything is always delicious and we can't wait to spend more time here this summer!

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    4 years ago

    Best Italian in Stone Harbor! If you are in SH, done miss the chance to try it. The food, service and ambiance are all outstanding!

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    We had dinner celebrating her birthday. Food is always good and fantastic service. One of the best restaurants on the 7 mile island.

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    3 years ago

    One of the best Italian restaurants I've tried. The gnocchi and chicken piccata were fantastic.

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    Just okay... for the prices this place should have been much better. I swear every time I come the food gets worse and prices get higher.

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