Lucca Osteria & Bar

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   Andrew

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Very noisy and hard to hear conversation. The service was great, but the food was mediocre…I’ve had better meals at lower-end, chain restaurants. And those were half the price. I don’t see a repeat visit in my future.
   

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   lenora

   VIP

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time at this restaurant it pleasant surprise will have to come the young lady that was our server was new I think name was Bianca was fantastic
   

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   Shakala

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for dinner with my friend and as a first time patron I didn't know what to expect. But I truly enjoyed my experience. The food was good. The martinis were awesome. Also our waitress Kara was excellent! She explained the specials, made suggestions for us and made sure our dining experience was great. Will definitely be going back for date night with the hubby. Hopefully Kara will be our waitress.
   

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   Linda

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Each appetizer and entree we ordered was fantastic and the service was outstanding.
   

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   Maggie

   VIP

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice ambiance, delicious food. We will be back soon.
   

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   Marianne

   VIP

   Chicago

   184 reviews

   5.0

   184 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to Angel's Envy manhattan night at Lucca last night. We went with our friends, double date night. The four of us started with cocktails, I had the Luccacello, which is a beautifully presented limoncello martini, my girlfriend had a French martini and the guys had the Angel’s Envy Manhattan. The four of us shared two starters, the grilled calamari and the beef carpaccio. The grilled calamari was served on a bed of farro and was perfectly grilled. I wish it had four pieces of calamari instead of three so it was easily split, or at least the server informing us there’s three pieces and asking if we’d like to add another for a little upcharge. The carpaccio was disappointing to me, though, because they changed the perfection. I loved the previous way it was served with cannellini beans, arugula and parmesan. The newly vamped one was served with mushrooms, just an odd pairing with the rare beef. Lucca missed the mark on this one for me. For dinner, I had the spaghetti carbonara which is always a hit. My husband had the pork chop, which was full of flavor and delicious, my girlfriend had the pink grouper and her fiancé had the veal dish. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed their entrées. No dessert for us since we were so full, but our waiter brought over complimentary shots of housemade orangecello. We bought a bottle of Angel’s Envy bourbon and they personalized it just for my husband. Fun night! You don’t need a special event to dine at Lucca, though. It’s one of my favorite Italian restaurants and we dine there often. The food is very good and service is spot on. 
   

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   Sean

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super great! Our sever was amazing. Only complaint is that the food was coming out too quick. Barely got time to enjoy the place.
   

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   nancy

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Atmosphere was pleasant and service was great!! Will be back!!!
   

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   Amy

   VIP

   Chicago

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were able to get a reservation last minute thru open table. Fun, hopping place on a day eve. Great food.
   

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    Kevin

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Have been here before. It’s not the same and going backward. Our waiter was excellent. Food wasn’t as good as we remembered. Way too many tables jammed into some spaces. A woman sitting at table next to us was more a part of our party than her own the way she jammed into the space. Big thing though was prices. Tre Dita prices on pasta that was not near the same quality. It was fine, may return, but not likely soon.
    

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