Lucca

Lucca

Owner

Whether you join us for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample our late night menu, we are sure you'll be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambience.

Named after the Tuscan town famous for its extra virgin olive oil, Lucca concentrates on bringing Northern Italian classics, and new innovations to our clientele in a beautiful setting. Our attention to detail and focus on excellent service make us the perfect place for everything from romantic to business dinners. Our elegant function room can accommodate up to 65 people, making it one of the largest in the North End, and our staff will make your next function a special experience for your entire group.

Eric Grossman

Citysearch

The Scene
Dimly lit and awash in romantic tones, Lucca's dining room is unquestionably one of the North End's most romantic. Hordes of regulars line the handsome mahogany bar on weekends, whereas weeknights draw couples on dates and visiting business types. Dutiful servers maintain a welcoming vibe by ensuring that wine glasses stay filled. When the weather agrees, the front windows open up onto Hanover St. allowing for cool breezes and prime people-watching.

The Food
Lucca's inviting menu merges regional Italian staples with modern European fare. This varied approach yields a roast duck, spinach and goat cheese tart sharing table space with a dish of hand-cut basil pasta tossed with a traditional Bolognese sauce. The house Caesar salad, in which red and green romaine is topped with marinated white anchovies, demonstrates the kitchen's penchant for style. Standout homemade desserts include a warm, flourless chocolate cake with vanilla bean gelato and a poached pear brulee.