Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge

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1. AA

   AdijatA

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The experience and the food is exceptional.
   

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   Edward

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Lucca’s is an oasis in a vast wasteland. The food, service and ambiance are great. But what sets this place apart from other great Italian restaurants is the live music. As a musician myself, I can assure you that the live music at Lucca’ is not just nice. It’s phenomenal — seriously fantastic pro musicians and great singer. (We heard Eddie Bruce sing and he is nothing short of terrific.) No other restaurant in the philly area has this kind of tremendous vibe. When you go, show some respect and dress up !! Love the dress code, too. As a first timer, I just can’t say enough good things about this spot.
   

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   Jennifer

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We took my sister and brother in law for their bday. We had a great time! The only reason I gave the noise level the score I did is because we ate in the piano lounge. I would like to note that the band was very good and the music was not too loud.
   

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   Ristorante LUCCA & Piano LoungeResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to leave a review for us. We greatly appreciate it and I will shake your servers hand. William Burris, Managing Partner, Ristorante Lucca
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We went here once and now it’s become our go-to spot both for special occasions or just a night out with friends. The NY strip and Caesar salad are cooked perfectly every time. (I only eat Caesar salad when I make it from scratch at home - or at Lucca - where they prepare it table side the traditional way. I’ve also enjoyed the Dover Sole which is filleted table side. The bartenders are attentive and great mixologists. It’s nice to be able to enjoy a nightcap after dinner while listening to live music. There’s nowhere else like Lucca in the area! It’s truly a special place.
   

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   Aaron

   New York City

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We had a fabulous dining experience. The staff were extremely friendly and responsive. The ambiance was great, especially for a special occasion.
   

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   Mandy

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

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

   Service was bizarre. Food was extremely underwhelming in taste for the show they put on in preparation and serving.
   

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   David

   Philadelphia

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

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

   Party of 9 for the Sunday Gravy Dinner. It was tremendous. Food and service was awesome. Will definitely return for this Sunday dinner.
   

   Ristorante LUCCA & Piano LoungeResponded on 18 November 2024

   Thank you very much David, you are becoming one of our favorites, and we really enjoy when you visit us at Ristorante Lucca !
   

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   Derek

   New York City

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

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

   The pictures available don’t do this restaurant justice! Beautiful, clean, and very spacious. We didn’t feel like we were sitting on top of anyone. Live entertainment in all areas of the restaurant, violinist and pianist. The atmosphere was wonderful and romantic and the service was impeccable. Our first round of drinks took a little long so unprompted the server brought us a second round on the house. The table-side Caesar was amazing ad was all of our food! Highly recommend!
   

   Ristorante LUCCA & Piano LoungeResponded on 18 November 2024

   Good morning Derek, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review for us. From all of us at Ristorante Lucca, thank you ! William Burris, Managing Partner
   

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   Linda

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

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

   We dine out all over the US and love to explore. The atmosphere is as promised. However, service was terrible. Our server was unhappy and annoyed. We waited 20 mins for water and drinks and 1 hour and 15 for dinner on 11/16/24. Our food was awful. Our drinks and water sat empty. Lobster ravioli was over cooked;likely sat under a warmer. Bronzino was bland. Our server also kept leaving a large empty serving cart up against our table - odd! A manager never once checked in or understood what was happening to ours + 3 other tables. We also observed the staff being unprofessional to each other and especially upon departure when we observed a man being rude to a customer on the phone and also to his staff. In addition, no one acknowledged us at the front desk or asked how our meal was. However, the ladies room attendant was very pleasant and polite - the highlight of the visit. We both are very layed back and found mostly humor in the experience that we paid $$$ for a pretty darn bad experience. I suspect I’ll receive a brash and unapologetic response from the restaurant, which would align with what we observed during our first and last visit.
   

   Ristorante LUCCA & Piano LoungeResponded on 18 November 2024

   Linda, You suspect wrong. Our goal is to do a great job so you would want to come back over and over again. I'm very sorry this did not work for you. I will have a conversation with your waiter...I assume is was Roberto, and will get back to you Tuesday. William Burris, Managing Partner, Ristorante Lucca.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

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

    It was fantastic, from the bar to the table, our server Salvatore was excellent , the ambiance was everything. Evening well spent, the music was beautiful. Will definitely be going back
    

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