As the Ristorante LUCCA team nears the location's fourth anniversary this December, they are now offering two different dining adventures.
David Navazio, Ristorante LUCCA co-founder and partner, says one way to enjoy their elevated dining experience is in their elegant dining room with award-winning Italian cuisine. "On Fridays and Saturdays, live music fills the room creating the perfect atmosphere for a wonderful dining experience that compliments the impeccable service," he adds.
The ristorante's fresh menu now offers new classics as well as larger portions of pasta and complimentary side dishes with all entrees at tables. For vegan-inclined guests, there are nearly 20 options, too.
On Sundays, a dinner is offered family-style for $49 per adult and $19 per children younger than 10 years. This meal includes garden salad; bread; meat/cheese board; spaghetti or rigatoni with ragu; meatballs, Italian sausages and braciole; and dessert as tiramisu, mini cannolis or ice cream.
Additionally, each Tuesday through Thursday, there's a four-course 'Chef Selection' menu for $69 per guest. That menu provides a selection of one of two starters (antipasto or four-season salad); a second course of handcrafted pasta; a choice among three entrees (halibut, chicken or veal); and dolce (either tiramisu or orange panacotta).
David adds that the second type of dining experience is via their LUCCA piano lounge with live music and a new, value-driven lounge food menu, no reservations are needed, every evening the establishment is open. "The redesigned room offers our new lounge menu with delicious new items and refreshing cocktails, wines and beer. The finest performers take the stage to offer a wonderful vibe as patrons enjoy a more casual atmosphere."
Happy hour within the lounge features half-priced cocktails, beer and wine every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 5-7 p.m.
The new lounge menu offers popular delicacies such as oysters, calamari, bruschetta trio, arancini, spiedino, potato wedges, zucchini tempura, Kobe beef sliders, polpette meatballs marinara, jumbo shrimp cocktail, salumeria, crudo de pesci and caprese skewers.
Entertaining lounge performers include artists such as soloists Brian Horoho, Brooke DiCaro Soloist, Max Rogers, Tamer Tewfik, Trish Cleveland, Carmen Tomassetti and Annie Michael, as well as The Plumes, CTO Soul Collective, David Christopher Band, CTO Grand Central Band, Sunshine Jones Piano Lounge, CTO Park Central Lounge and Fire & Ice Duo with an Italian Flair.
"Our Ristorante LUCCA staff understands patrons want wonderful dining experiences but also are looking for affordability and value. So, we've taken all of that into consideration when setting new pricing structures and food proportions," David says.
Notably, every patron who dines at LUCCA now receives a 20% gift card to return within 30 days and dine with the discount. Upon their return, they receive yet another gift card.
"All of these changes are to offer value to our wonderful patrons without sacrificing any of the standards that have made Ristorante LUCCA an Open Table and Wine Spectator award-winner year after year," assures David.
Additionally, the team's specialists and service staff offer catering and event support, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, complete with customized menus that reflect various preferences and gatherings. David adds, "Whether you're hosting a corporate event, wedding reception, birthday party or any other special occasion, we offer a diverse range of menu options to suit your needs."
The ristorante's team is planning special events surrounding the fourth anniversary to execute before year's end.
To indulge in a wine tasting experience on select dates, check into events planned and supported by LUCCA's General Manager Pino Algeri and Executive Chef Andrea Esposito. The group was awarded a 2026 Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.
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