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Luca Denver Colorado - Luca, Denver, CO

Luca

4.7
4.7
2168 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

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Additional information

  • Location
    711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
  • Phone number
    (303) 832-6600
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available is also available in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Bonanno

Experiences

  • Denver Restaurant Week 2025

    Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
    Denver Restaurant Week is back, March 7–16! Our 3-course, $55 menu will be the only menu available during this time. First Course (Choose One): -PEI Mussels, Roasted Garlic Butter, Lemon, Grilled Ciabatta -Luca Salad, Fire Roasted Fennel, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon Vinaigrette -Shaved Brussel Caesar Salad, House Gnocco Fritto -Roasted Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili Crunch Second Course (Choose One): -Rigatoni Bolognese -Wild Mushroom Fusilli -Tagliatelle Shrimp Fra Diavolo -Gnochetti with Basil Mint Pesto Third Course (Choose One): -Burrata Stuffed Chicken Parmesan -Roasted Branzino -Braised Short Rib -Risotto alla Milanese Add-Ons: Chef’s Salumi and Formaggi, House Cured Salumi, House Made Burrata, House Meatballs
    Denver Restaurant Week 2025 photo

  • Il Fumo: An Italian/American BBQ Culinary Playdate

    US$90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    For our third culinary playdate, we’re firing things up—literally! This Italian-American BBQ mashup brings together rustic Italian flavors with smoky, flame-kissed BBQ. Wine and whiskey will be flowing at this fun and fiery fusion feast. The Menu: Grilled Octopus - BBQ Glaze with Roman Potato Salad Wood Roasted Jalapeno Poppers - Smoked Ricotta, Guanciale, Parmesan BBQ Shrimp Scampi - Tagliatelle, Garlic, Lemon Brasato al Barolo - Beef Brisket with Italian Coleslaw, Fennel, & Fresh Herbs Bourbon & Toasted Pine Nut Pie - House Made Gelato & Honey $90 per person, excluding our 22% Creating Happy People fee and tax. This will be the only menu served this evening.

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What 2,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luca offers an inviting Italian dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious pasta," and "a charming atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "complimentary prosecco" and a wide range of dishes, including "the best bolognese." Some note that "music can be loud," but overall, Luca remains a "favorite spot" for many, promising to "never disappoint."

2,168 Reviews

  1. HeatherS VIP

    Denver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable as always. Enjoy how effortlessly the staff works together for a wonderful guest experience. The mussels and eggplant starter were wonderful and my other friend could not say enough about the Brussels Caesar salad. The primi, four out of five of us ordered the gnochetti, which was perfectly executed, and tasted light and refreshing. For the secondi, the branzino skin could have been crispier but the fish was cooked properly, those who preferred the chicken parm were quite happy with their selection and finally the short rib. It was seasoned aggressively but enjoyed by my friend who enjoys his food seasoned more than some. The farewell with the chocolate hazelnut ‘bite’ was served at the perfect temp and the texture was wonderful.

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  2. cristhinas VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Dined for restaurant week, menu was good and portions were sufficient

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  3. jenniferB

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for restaurant week. Great quality food. I will say the risotto was off. The pastas were all great. Pistachio gelato was not good. Ice cream texture and not good flavor. Would go back. I strongly support the 22% for staff.

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  4. Tim

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner here as part of Denver's restaurant week. Started with the Luca salad and the roasted eggplant. Both excellent. Second course was rigatoni bolognese and the gnocchetti. Again excellent. Third course went off the rails. Listed as burrata stuffed chicken parmesan there was no burrata stuffed in the chicken. It was just plain chicken parm. This was disappointing. When you don't deliver what the menu reads, especially for a restaurant of this reputation, you can't get five stars. The service was excellent and we did have half glass of Prosecco and a hazelnut mousse sample that was not part of the price fixe menu. All appreciated.

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  5. Fred VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mussels-pasta-short rib for one of us, shaved Brussel sprouts-shrimp diavolo-risotto for the other. Best variety of choices for a three course menu we saw during Denver Restaurant Week, and all of it deliciously prepared. We’ll be back, and happily pay regular full prices.

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  6. Theresad VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Luca and it was amazing. Since it was restaurant week there was a fixed price menu. The choices were all good. Portions were ample and the food delicious. Our server was attentive and very professional. We will return again soon. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Ryan

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, but you pay for it for sure. Would go back in a heartbeat. Also, take your receipt next door to Salita for $10 classic cocktails. Really cool spiff.

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  8. Marcel

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid Italian food that is not just tomato sauce and pasta. Service was good too, specifically, Miguel’s level of service was excellent; really top notch.

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  9. Margaret

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, but music was much too loud. I assume there is some study that tells restaurants and bars to ramp up the music to create "energy," but it stresses me when I have to struggle to converse with my eating partners over the music. It was a relief to get outside after the meal, and the noise definitely detracted from my overall experience.

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  10. Greg

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Went during Restaurant Week which gives you the chance to try several dishes. All were outstanding. Also appreciated the little extras like the prosecco toast to start and the hazelnut cream at the end. Our server, Miguel was excellent as well. We will definitely return!

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FAQs

Luca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Luca is rated 4.7 stars by 2168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Luca

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (303) 832-6600
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available is also available in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Bonanno
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