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Luca's Ristorante of Somerset, Somerset, NJ

Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

4.8
4.8
1187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
If you are seeking not just a great meal, but a great dining experience, you need look no further than Luca’s Ristorante Somerset. Tucked away on Rt. 27 between Princeton and New Brunswick, Luca’s Somerset is an oasis of authentic regional Italian cuisine. Offering modern adaptations of traditional dishes from Ischia, here you can enjoy hand-cut ravioli stuffed with Chef Andrea’s latest mouth-watering combinations, a selection of fish entrees so fresh that they evoke the Mediterranean Sea, or a filet of such quality that it is paralleled only by the accoutrement that accompany it. Our dining room décor is uniquely Ischitana, and goes to show that here at Luca’s Somerset, we understand that the difference is in the details. When you are done with it all, take in the cozy setting with a delicious dessert made from scratch, and the perfect cup of locally micro-roasted espresso or cappuccino. So please, be our guest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 297-7676
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrea Di Meglio
  • Catering
    For catering please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com and contact within for your orders.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com for our event packages and contact within for booking
  • Area
    New Brunswick
  • Cross Street
    Between New Brunswick and Princeton, Cozzens and Finnegans Ln
  • Parking details
    Additional parking in rear
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Private Room, Takeout

What 1,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luca's Ristorante of Somerset offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing" food, "excellent" service, and a "warm and inviting" ambiance. Guests rave about the "creative dishes," fresh ingredients, and "attentive" staff. While some find the prices high, the restaurant's unique offerings and atmosphere make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

1,187 Reviews
  1. Rick

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been celebrating Valentine Day here for years. The food and staff are always outstanding. The chef is a genius. From the bread basket to the desert to the fancy sparkling waters this place never disappoints. The lobster dish alone is worth a trip here.

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  2. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Living in this area for 30 years and I can’t believe I missed this gem. Luca’s has all the charm of old world hospitality. Our server Matt was so charming and rattled off the specials from memory. They were so eclectic and added to the tastefully composed menu presented in a leatherette folio. All of our selections were beautifully plated on a wide array of serve ware. There was a variety of bread brought to the table and the calamari was light and spicy - the best I’ve ever had. Other appetizers- buratta, bruschetta and figs wrapped with prosciutto were amazing. Needless to say, the entrees were even better - chicken parm, the Luca and the pastas were cooked to perfection. For dessert I highly recommend the Pompeii. During the meal, the owner, Andrea, stopped by the table to have a casual conversation which was a nice touch. Luca’s is byo, however, they have wine to purchase from a local winery and I’d suggest making reservations! Luca’s will a go-to on my list.

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  3. Jane

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Luca’s food, service and style of restaurant

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  4. Jay

    New York City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten here many times. My husband especially liked the rabbit special

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  5. Leslie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good but really overpriced. There were a lot of entrees that I would have liked to try but they were just too expensive. All veal, fish and lamb options were in the $50-$65 range and all the pastas were high $30s. I would go here more often if it was just a little more reasonably priced.

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  6. Maryam

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an authentic and unique dining experience. The ambiance was intricate and appealing. The server we had was very friendly and professional. The dinner was varied and high quality. We felt the love and care poured into the dishes. Everything was fresh and delicious.

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  7. Anna

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Thought the service was a little weird. We got the apps really quickly and then had to inquire after our entrees after over 30min wait. Also, I had to ask another server to get me some more water. No one checked on us during the 30min wait. The food itself was good: -App: Meatballs (thought the pine nuts added a nice texture but husband didn't like it as much) -App: Mussels, CLams and Shrimp (very pure tomato sauce but the drenched foccacia bread was a little weird) -Entree: Luca (best thing we got, each bite, it got bette) -Entree: Romolo (interesting but it was too much for me) -Dessert: Berry pastry with gelato (it wasn't flaky pastry at all lol)

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  8. Sandra

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The biggest drawback to eating at Luca's in the winter is that we were sat close to the door. Every time the door opens a blast of cold air hit me. Aside from that, the food tonight was okay. We've had better there in the past. Will try again in the future.

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  9. Lissette

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing, the service and ambiance are amazing as well.

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  10. joanne

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food taste/presentation. We celebrated a birthday and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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FAQs

Luca's Ristorante of Somerset offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 297-7676.

Luca's Ristorante of Somerset is rated 4.8 stars by 1187 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
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

2019 State Highway 27, Somerset, NJ 08873

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between New Brunswick and Princeton, Cozzens and Finnegans Ln
  • Area
    New Brunswick
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Additional parking in rear
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrea Di Meglio
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (732) 297-7676
  • Catering
    For catering please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com and contact within for your orders.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com for our event packages and contact within for booking
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