LUCA, Lancaster PA

Food was delicious! My bolognese was perfectly portioned. We made a reservation and we’re seated on arrival. This is a big space and they use it well. There are a few different seating areas that could suit the ambiance you’re looking for. We had great service and the drinks were strong! For two people we had an appetizer, two cocktails, two entrees and dessert drinks for around $100. It’s a smaller menu, but you’ll still have trouble picking out what you want since everything sounds so tasty. Definitely a great place for a date night or special occasion.

Luca doesn't miss! Been here a handful of times - reservations definitely required - and the food is always top notch. Drinks are incredibly tasty, and I like that they have aperitifs if you're in the mood for something lighter. Even when it's busy, the service is always great, and food comes out quick.

Loved the restaurant and vibe! The Honey Badger coffee drink WAS INCREDIBLE. A little underwhelmed by the food, but the flavors were excellent.

We went on a Sunday evening it was very busy. The tables are jammed into this place to maximize space so you are surrounded by lots of ongoing conversations next to you. Our server was prompt and knowledgeable and very pleasant. I got the skirt steak it was good, very tender cooked perfectly but the plating was a bit sloppy made it less appealing. Terrific all natural and organic wine menu. Overall I give it 4 stars

Best restaurant in Lancaster! Warm, welcoming staff 100% of the time! Get a seat at the bar - wonderful hospitality! The food is like being in Italy! This is not a pizzeria place! This is fine dining around the staple of pizza. It is a beautiful dining room that reflects the culture of the place - airy, open, fun and innovative. It is a gem!

Not a bad thing to say. It is not an intimate place.but we weren't looking for intimate.

The food is AMAZING and the entire staff is perfect. Thank you, Luca, for an amazing meal. We drove two hours for it and will be doing it again!

Need reservations. It's packed. 0the industrial modern building and outdoor seating is really nice. They do have heaters fir those who choose to dine outside. I highly recommend this establishment!

The food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. We arrived early for our reservation and the host surprisingly seated us early. That was really nice and we ordered drinks from the server. We got our first plates and first drinks promptly and we really enjoyed them.

For our second drinks we had to flag down someone else to order them after waiting a while for our server to return.
We were seated at 6: 50 and didn't get our entrees until 8: 45 even though we had finished our first plates around 7: 30ish. We flagged our server and she went to go check on it. She let us know that the kitchen was making them. We didn't get them until 30 minutes later. She apologized but just casually. The host came to the table and also had a very casual apology and let us know that our mains were coming. I feel that an hour wait would be a bigger issue than they made it sound. I'm sure it doesn't always take over an hour to receive main dishes. The food came eventually and it was delicious.

We really enjoyed the food but will not rerturn due to the service experience. A 6 top table came in after us and were already on coffees by the time we finally received our main dishes. We noticed that we were the only Asian table in the restaurant at that time. I'm hoping that wasn't a factor in our experience. I will not be recommending your restaurant to friends.

Seated by the door on a cold day constantly catching the breeze as people came and went in the restaurant. Reserved a table and marked special occasion as “birthday. ” The occasion wasn’t acknowledged even though multiple other parties who came in the door after us were. Food was lukewarm when brought out after far-too-long of a wait. The waitress was nice enough to provide us with a free appetizer for the long ticket-time which is about the only redeeming quality of the visit. Beautiful place, nice atmosphere (but loud), poor experience overall which is disappointing as this place came highly recommended by multiple friends.

Was amazing the first time I went but this time was very busy, tables were too close and food was a bit inconsistent. Being they were busy, it may have been hurried out. Otherwise, it is a great place with great food and lovely service. Nice selection of drinks, homemade pasta and other Italian cuisine. Would rather go back on a week day next time as I'm sure it would be less busy

Delicious menu choices, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Lites parking and street parking is private and monitored.

LUCA was our first restaurant experience since moving to the area from Philadelphia in February. We arrived a bit early for our reservation and were offered a drink while we waited (no room at the bar so we chilled with the host!). The food is pretty incredible, served as smaller plates, entrees, pizza, and pasta dishes—the house-made focaccia was simply prepared but so delicious. There was a summer vegetable small plate special that was so creative and beautiful, and FRESH. Pizza was some of the best I’d had (they no longer serve it at this location tho). We also had gnocchi and baked corn. The budino made me want to cry. Everything was good and vibrant. Staff are professional and friendly without pretense. Artists live in that kitchen. Can’t wait to go back!

My recent experience at Luca was exceptional. Hostess Maddy, Chef Jesse, Sarah and Chelsea at the bar all took great care of me and I can’t wait to return.

We heard such great things and were so excited to finally visit but once seated we learned their menu had a “major over haul” and they were no longer serving pizza. Other options were good but wish we had known.

I have been to Luca close to 10 times since moving to Lancaster in 2021 and I always have a lovely time. It's obvious the kitchen puts a lot of care into the food they serve and it always surpasses my expectations. The building is warm and comfortable. The service never fails to make me feel welcome and attended to. Thank you, Luca!

I would have loved to give LUCA 5 stars. They have pretty good food - but, I've been there a few times when the pasta was wildly under cooked and tough. I'm Italian - I'm a bit picky. But, most times, it's pretty excellent.

I know this is pretty common sentiment at this restaurant, but their salad is absurdly good. Best salad I've ever had. Really enjoy the pizzas, too.

We had the opportunity to have my wife's birthday dinner party in the private event room. The curated menu was seasonal, local and absolutely phenomenal. We also couldn't have been happier with the incredible service.

Thank you so much to Katlyn and team for helping create the perfect event!