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Sam & Luca Italian Bistro, Mesa, AZ

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

4.7
4.7
1085 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
OLD WORLD CHARM. NEW WORLD VIBE.
At our family-owned restaurant, we blend simple, fresh ingredients to create timeless Italian dishes, delivering an unparalleled dining experience.
Our venue offers private group dining for up to 20 guests, complete with customized menu options to suit your occasion. Relax on our intimate patio during Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and enjoy 25% off bottled wine under $100 on Wednesday nights. Don’t miss our signature cocktails, including the beloved Limoncello Martini, and much more!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 659-6716
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Tubert
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private group dinning that can cater up to 20 people with special group dinning menu options.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Power Road/Baseline
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,085 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Best Service

  • East Valley

    Best Value

  • East Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sam & Luca Italian Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "amazing prime rib" and "perfectly cooked lamb chops." The friendly atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "great spot for celebrations." However, a few mention the need for some ambiance improvements.

1,085 Reviews
  1. Greg

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for us. A very pleasant experience in what we would call a neighborhood eatery. We're right down the road. Service was excellent. Our server (Gloria) was on top of things and very good with customers. The calamari was crispy, tender and very tasty. She had the chicken picata and loved it. I had the wine braised ribs and thought it outstanding. So good I'd like to try it at home. The manager, who I later learned was the owner, was everywhere taking very good care of his customers and his business. A "go getter" young man who is definitely succeeding. Kudos to the entire operation. Two minor comments: 1) the lighting was a bit dim, and 2) it made it difficult for an elderly type like me to read the menu fine print. On a personal note, please put osso bucco on the daily menu and add Wild Turkey 101 to the bar selection. Nit picky I know. But...highly recommended and we will definitely be back.

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  2. Michelle

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food they have a good value for Happy Hour!

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  3. Gil

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant. Been there multiple times. Every time is great. Every employee is friendly and attentive. Food is wonderful, service is spectacular. Had Gloria tonight she did a great job all around.

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  4. Mary

    VIP

    Phoenix

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Food terrific, service exceptional! The lasagna is the best in the valley! The only complaint? They need to serve more slices of the homemade appy bread! I could make a meal of that bread and a glass (or two!) of wine!

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  5. Gerald

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    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place very good service. The food was delicious and the waitress did a great job timing all of our meals as far as bringing the food out when we wanted it.

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  6. Tracey

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but I have to be honest, the previous Chef from the previous owners was outstanding. They kept some of the same dishes but the way they are cooked isn't as good. Example is the Shrimp Scampi. The use to get the large shrimp and grill them, then mix it with the past and pasta sauce. Now the shrimp is a bit smaller and cooked in the sauce. Not as good as before. Same goes for the Chicken Picatta. No sauce whatsoever on the chicken, only on the noodles that are next to the chicken. Making it very dry. I will come here occasionally but not like I did before.

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  7. Sheri

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is not as good as it has been in the past. Our server was fine but the manager handling of sandy, gritty clams was not handled correctly. This meal was comp’d but the new shrimp meal that my son had to eat alone as we were all done eating should have been comp’d too. We then ordered 3 chocolate chip cannolis to find out that there is only enough filling to make 1 so we ordered a tiramisu too. Both desserts should have been comp’d due to clam dinner issue and not enough dessert. But this did not happen. We are not sure if we will visit again at this point. Thanks!

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  8. Bill

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding, drinks were great ,service was excellent overall wonderful experience

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  9. Suz

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    110 reviews

    4.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter staff is always awesome here. Friendly and professional. I had the rustica salad 1/2 size which was still a good portion, and pasta with Marinara and meatballs. All good and had to take some home.

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  10. Lee

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was excellent. It always is. The portions on the short ribs and clams in garlic sauce seamed smaller than I remembered, but both were delicious, according to the people who ordered them. I had the lamb chops and portions were as I remembered, and again excellent. Fourth person has filet mignon and said it was excellent. We often dine at Sam and Luca's and would recommend to anyone who likes Italian food. Also it is one of the few restaurants that you can talk to members of your party without trying to yell over the noise.

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FAQs

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sam & Luca Italian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 659-6716.

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1085 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

1959 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-3762

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Power Road/Baseline
  • Neighbourhood
    Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Tubert
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (480) 659-6716
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private group dinning that can cater up to 20 people with special group dinning menu options.
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