Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

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   Jose

   Phoenix1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I've been there before under prior ownership. I really expected some improvements or something different. That wasn't the case. Employees were nice and respectful, but if you like "Italian" food accompanied with bread (with is really good), isn't a sin. Being said that, I got three thin slices of bread that lasted second in a table of two people. We asked again for more bread. Same situation...three small thin slices of bread. But for $140.00 (including tip) I expected something different Not a bad experience just not that memorable to return soon...
   

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   Dick

   Phoenix2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   A great neighborhood spot for Italian food. This was our first time here but will become our go to spot for Italian. The food was exceptional. A simple Italian menu. My wife had the eggplant. It was so good even I enjoyed it. I am not an eggplant lover. I had the nightly spaghetti special with a vodka pepper sauce. Unique and fantastic Although I would like to keep this place a secret, you should absolutely try it.
   

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   Marv

   Phoenix19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Always an excellent meal for a great price and attentive service.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Amazing food! Great location. We came in for my son's sixth birthday party and they went above and beyond to make it very special!
   

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   Kathy VIP

   Denver39 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Fun dinner with friends and a very helpful and professional server. We enjoyed wine, lasagne, clams and chicken fettuccine Alfredo. We all shared delicious chocolate mousse cake. It was a nice dinner together.
   

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   Glenn VIP

   Phoenix18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Excellent meal at a reasonable price! The mussels were very good, lasagna was suggested and was great and the salmon perfect!
   

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   barbarap

   Seattle3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Things just seemed to go wrong. We were seated by a door, and the hostess didn’t want to move us. It took a while for wait persons to figure out how to pull down the blinds against blinding sun. They were out of the special we ordered, but later mistakenly served it, then wisked it away to another table. The server was good, but forgot to bring bread.
   

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   RickKR

   San Antonio7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We had s couple of problems. 1. The kitchen neglected to prepare one of our meals(steak) so the rest if had to wait 15-20 minutes with our food at our table got cold. 2. The prime rib special came out cold and the delay only exasperated that. In addition it was very tough. I should have ordered pasta. Salad, potatoes and asparagus were ok. This was a birthday celebration so it was poor time have this type of hiccup. We are regular customers and normally have enjoyed the food and service.
   

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   Darlene VIP

   Manitoba27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

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

   Started with a Cesar which was crispy and delicious. The spaghetti and meat balls were great! Had a fun evening. Wine, dessert cappuccino. All good.
   

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    Kristopher VIP

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

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

    Service was excellent, although my food came out on a cracked plate. When I brought this up, no one seemed to care which was weird. Bruschetta is overpriced, but everything else the pricing was fine.
    

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