At LUCA, our Italian Restaurant in Lancaster, PA brings a fresh take on Italian dining with dishes made to satisfy every craving. Guests have rated us 4.50 stars across 1886 reviews, and many love our great service and quality plus easy accessible facilities.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at LUCA
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Marchese Luca Spinola, 100% Cortese, Tessarolo-Italy | sparkling citrus, apple, cinnamon, creamy finish | natural | 750ml
Fangareggi 'Puro', Lambrusco, Emilia-Italy | red plum, black cherry, fruity & vinous | organic 750ml
Bricco Carlina, 'Aive', 100% Barbera, Langhe-Italy | tart strawberry, green nectarine, citrus | natural 750ml
Colli, 'Mappale', White Blend, Valdobbiadene-Italy | fine bubbles, silky texture, fruit, minerality, bread dough | natural 750ml
Baomoro, 100% Glera, Veneto-Italy | white orchard fruits, tropical fruits, apple, honeydew | organic 750ml
Tenuta di Castellaro, Marsili, Bianco Pet Nat, Piedmont-Italy | lemon-lime, bitter citrus, baked bread, quince | natural 750ml
Balan, 'Colli Impervi', Brut Prosecco, Veneto-Italy | green apple, pear, citrus | organic 750ml
Fangareggi, 'Oh Pero!', Extra Brut Lambrusco Rose, Emilia-Romagna-Italy | rose petals, wild strawberries, acidity & minerality | natural 750ml
Fangareggi, 'Biancospino', Lambrusco Bianco | apple, lemon, grapefruit, lively & textured | organic 750ml
Fangareggi, 'Salvedeg', Bianco Pet Nat, Emilia Romagna-Italy | citrus, green apple, white flowers, minerality | natural 750ml
Vesuvius, Bosco di Medici, Pompeii-Italy | crisp apple, delicate bubbles, zingy & delightful | organic 750ml
Birichino, Rose Blend, California | stone fruit, rosehip, violet, Provencal herbs | organic 750ml
Borell Diehl, Saint Laurent Rose, Pflaz-Germany | red fruit, melon, acidity | sustainable, vegan | 1L
Olga Raffault, 'Chinon', 100% Cabernet Franc, Loire-France | raspberry, strawberry, peaches | 750ml
Chateau Guilhem, 100% Syrah, Langeudoc-France | raspberry, strawberry, herbal, cherry | clean & elegant | organic 750ml
Biscaris, 100% Frappato, Sicily-Italy | red fruit, raspberry, chalky tannins | biodynamic 750ml
Mourgues de Gres, Rose Blend, Rhone-France | peony, citrus, red berries | 750ml
Torre Alle Tolfe, 'Rosato Lunella', Tuscany-Italy | tart cherry, blood orange, hints of cinnamon & savory herbs | organic 750ml
Jurtschitsch, 'Belle Naturelle', 100% Gruner Veltliner, Austria | candied white raspberry, quince blossom, spice | organic 750ml
Pray Tell, 'Fruit Snacks,' Rose Blend, Philadelphia-PA | A juicy & delightful blend of Pinot Noir & Reisling, this rose can be enjoyed year-round | organic 750ml
Fiabe di Carta, 100% Chardonnay, Piedmont-Italy | apple, floral, bright & elegant | organic 750ml
Julien Brocard, 100% Chardonnay, Burgundy-France | white peach, grapefruit, lime | biodynamic 750ml
Cantine Nicosia, 'Lenza di Munti', Carricante & Catarratto blend, Mt. Etna-Italy | wild flowers, grapefruit, apple | organic 750ml
Malvira, 'Treuve', White Blend, Piedmont-Italy | apricot, pear, citrus, honey, minerality | organic 750ml
Pray Tell, 'Mutual Feelings', White Blend, Philadelphia-PA | orange blossoms, lemon, green apple, citrus | natural 750ml
Broc Cellars, 'Love White', White Blend, California | pear, apple, honey, lemon zest | organic 750ml
Atla, 100% Pinot Grigio, Veneto-Italy | floral aromas, crisp apples, dry & harmonious | organic 750ml
'Podere La Berta', 100% Albana, Emilia-Romanga-Italy | apricot, chamomile, orchard fruit, herbal | organic 750ml
La Villana, White Blend, Lazio-Italy | abundant citrus, tropical fruits, perky & lively | natural 750ml
Francesca Fiasco, 'Apifero', Paestum Bianco, Italy | Floral, stone fruit, salinity | organic 750ml
La Spinetta, Vermentino, Tuscany-Italy | crisp green apple, jasmine flower, honeyed melon | organic 750ml
Tenuta di Fiorano, 'Fioranello', Blend of Grechetto & Viognier, Italy | minerality, honey, white flowers, crisp apple | natural 750ml
Brea, 100& Chardonnay, California | juicy apricots, sweet spices, delicate flowers | organic 750ml
Le Due Terre, 100% Merlot, Friuli-Italy | tobacco, blueberries, vanilla, blackberries | organic 750ml
Lo Triolet, 100% Pinot Noir, Northwestern Italy | sun-baked cherry, red plum, floral, dried herbs, savory spices | organic 750ml
Pray Tell, 'Memory Lane', Red Blend, Oregon | A blend of Pinot Noir & Merlot with fresh fruit characteristics and soft tannins | organic 750ml
Colombera & Garella, 'Melascone', 100% Nebbiolo, Piedmont-Italy | wild strawberries, minerality, earthy | organic 750ml
Sfera, Red Blend, Lombardy-Italy | red & black berries, black pepper, light tannins | natural 750ml
Pray Tell, 'Moveable Feast', 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon | dark fruit, hints of spice, grippy tannins | organic 750ml
Massimo Lentsch, 100% Nerello Mascalese, Sicily-Italy | red fruits, volcanic minerality, spice | organic 750ml
Domaine Rolet, 'Arbois', red blend, Jura-France | cherry, strawberry, blackberry, hints of spice | organic 750ml
Brea, 100% Pinot Noir, California | red berries, cherry, earthy & herbal | organic 750ml
Fratelli Seghesio, 100% Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont-Italy | dark fruit, bitter chocolate, hints of spice | organic 750ml
Cellier des Dauphins, 100% Grenache, Cote du Rhones-France | ripe black fruits, licorice, vanilla, black peppercorn | organic 750ml
Frank Cornelissen, 'Pistemutta', Red Blend, Mt. Etna-Italy | When Patagonia approached them to create a wine, they crafted Pistemutta — a tribute to Mount Etna’s traditional “contadino” wines: light, elegant, and rooted in respect for nature | organic 750ml
Broc Cellars, Red Blend, California | dried cranberry, baking spices, cocoa | organic 750ml
Francesca Fiasco, 'Difesa', Red Blend, Campania-Italy | dark plum, cherry, anise, spice | natural 750ml
Walker Vine Hill, 'Villein', 100% Pinot Noir | warm spice, red cherries, strawberries | organic 750ml
Ottoventi, '.20', 100% Nero d'Avola | black cherries, wet slate, crushed herbs, pepper | natural 750ml
Osmote, 100% Dechaunac, Finger Lakes-NY | violets, dark bramble fruits, plums | natural 750ml
Corte dei Papi, 'Colle Ticchio', 100% Cesanse del Piglio, Lazio-Italy | cherry, herbs, black fruits, medium-bodied | organic 750ml
Gaffino, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Lazio-Italy | dark fruit, oak, leather, vanilla | organic 750ml
Pray Tell, Red Blend, Oregon | red fruit, tannic, bold | organic 750ml
Maria Ernesta Berucci, 'Raphael', 100% Cesanese del Piglio, Lazio-Italy | red fruit, earth, dry and tannic | natural 750ml
Gaffino, 100% Merlot, Lazio-Italy | tart blackberry, plum, crisp & tart | organic 750ml
Brea, 100% Pinot Noir, Central Coast-CA | dried cherry, flennel, delicate aromas | natural 750ml
Barone Sergio, 100% Nero d'Avola, Eloro-Italy | Sweet cherry, fennel, pepper, strawberry | organic 750ml
Pray Tell, 'Fruit Snacks', Red Blend, Philadelphia-PA | A playful & energetic red blend with red fruit notes. Best served slightly chilled | organic 750ml
Pray Tell, 'Perennial Favorite', 100% Pinot Noir, Philadelphia-PA | smooth tannins, generous fruit, spice notes, youthful | organic 750ml
NOTES
Wine-based amaro with notes of jam, blueberries, spices, alpine herbs
A light & floral wine-based amaro made with cardoons. Can be used as vermouth
Torino-style sweet red vermouth with notes of deep red berries, earthiness, herbal, and expressive
Wine-based vermouth with notes of rhubarb, burnt caramel, cherry
Orange aperitif with notes of orange peel, grapefruit, and rhubarb
Hear from our valued guests
One of the best restaurants we've been to in the past couple years. We came on a Thursday night and the place was just popping with spirited energy and a joyful atmosphere. The inside has several different areas to sit, all with their own vibe. The staff were super from the bartenders to the folks clearing the tables. We stayed at the bar and found the bartenders to be very friendly and engaging. The food was delicious and there was a wide assortment of drinks offerings. We will definitely be back here again when we visit Lancaster!
Will describe Luca in one word “WOW!” This place was AMAZING! The staff were polite & genuine. And the food was fabulous! We tried bunch of items & everything was perfect. If we lived close, we would be there weekly! Honestly, I would have paid more! Shout out to the chef & the team for great nite. We will be back again!
Charming and excellent, quality food. We had an excellent experience with the family-style menu for a large group.
Really enjoyed my experience at LUCA. Food was delicious, great environment, quality service. On top of the food, tried their Mule cocktail which was an interesting twist on the classic drink.
Really great food really upscale restaurant a little crowded and loud inside, but the food was outstanding. My wife and I chose to do a bunch of small plates and got a little taste of a lot of great things. For dessert definitely try the Italian version of butterscotch pudding. It was to die for. Make reservations ahead of time. You can do it online. It’s real easy, but this place was packed with with the Line if you didn’t have reservations.
The food was great! For appetizers we enjoyed the pane de recco and little gem lettuce. The pane or focaccia was very unique, had great cheese and garlic flavor, and the texture was crispy. The salad was very flavorful and not an abundance. The lettuce leaves were not chopped up so they acted as scoops. Our server Holly was very familiar with the food and wine. She recommended various wines and let me sample some before I went with a Lambrusco. I don’t drink alcohol, so she was very helpful helping me find a wine that didn’t bother me. For our main courses we had the Luca chicken and Tagliatelle bolognese. Both were very good. The chicken was served over various mushrooms and a leafy green. Each bite was a different experience. The bolognese egg noodles were made fresh and the red sauce flavor was unique and good. Maybe next time ill try the rabbit white sauce ragu dish. I enjoyed sitting at the Chef's counter, it was entertaining watching each dish get prepared and cooked. The kitchen works very hard. The photo of Anthony Bourdain above the kitchen really hit home for me, I was a big fan and love that they look up to his kitchen and life ethics.
love their pasta and cocktails. the place itself & the decor is very nice, too. very spot-on modern italian. last night, I went with my mom. I had the Meletti Mule & Lunch beer. we ordered the lardo crostino, stuffed olives, nonnas ravioli, & the gnocchi. everything was sooo good!
This place is is a must try. The ambience is warm with a rustic and light industrial feel. Very thoughtful lighting and an open kitchen. One thing that is very cool is that they proudly display a photo of Anthony Bourdain on the kitchen hood. I recommend doing what we did. We brought a group of 6 guests and ordered literally half of the menu to share. This way, we were able to try so much. Every dish we had was spectacular. I highly recommend the chicken, hanger steak, flatbread and the bolognese. We tried every single desert and they were all outstanding! The service was top notch. Our server was Alison and she was fantastic. She was very attentive and always made sure we had what we needed. To top it off, Chef Nate came out to our table to greet us and share his passion for cuisine. He’s a very bright young man and rich with talent. It shines through in the food. When I say that Luca is a must try, I mean it. I highly recommend.
What a great vibrant place to go to for great food, friendly staff and a very hip, swank atmosphere. You’ll see everything from formal wear to casual blue jeans. Prices are comparable to other high end restaurants so it’s worth a visit if you’re in the mood to have some fantastic food and fun times with friends. It’s not a place for an intimate first date due to it being in probably an old warehouse so you get a lot of echoing from other patrons so it can get pretty loud. Drinks are plentiful & flavorful. They even make their own wine. The Apples to Apples is a seasonal drink & of course tastes like ummm apples. Very tasty & puts you in the holiday spirit. Small plates I went with the crispy potatoes which were phenomenal and the rosemary makes these potatoes sing. We also tried the smoked squash which was absolutely delicious. You can really taste the smoke which compliments the squash perfectly. For my main, I picked the gnocchi with mushrooms. The only thing I didn’t enjoy about the dish was that it ended. I could have easily ate another plate of these perfectly prepared gnocchi and the brown sauce left me wanting to lick my plate clean (no I did not lick my plate, but I definitely wanted to). Staff are super friendly & helped us select just the right meal & drink. Would highly recommend Luca to anyone looking to have a great time with some friends & have some absolutely amazing and delicious food & drinks while doing it.
A great restaurant for a special occasion - an elevated food experience, authentic Italian feel, and very friendly, knowledgeable service. Our drinks, meals, and dessert (tiramisu) were all outstanding. Our only disappointment was how long our food took to arrive at our table (45+ minutes); we were ravenous!
Common questions about LUCA
LUCA is located at 436 W James St #101, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States, Lancaster, PA, United States.
You can reach LUCA by calling +1 717-553-5770.
LUCA has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1886 customer reviews.
LUCA features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
LUCA features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
LUCA features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
LUCA features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
LUCA features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
LUCA features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
LUCA features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
LUCA features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
LUCA features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
LUCA features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
LUCA features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
LUCA features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
LUCA features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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