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Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Lucia Ristorante is a lively, casual-upscale, restaurant and lounge in Winchester Center. We pride ourselves in bringing nothing but the best Italian classic and current culinary interpretations by Executive Chef Pino Maffeo to our clientele.
Our lively 25-seat bar welcomes those seeking after-work libations and lighter fare, as our formal dining room elegantly accommodates large parties as well as intimate dinners for small groups accordingly. Additionally, please contact our function manager to book your next event with us! Buon Apetito!
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Our lively 25-seat bar welcomes those seeking after-work libations and lighter fare, as our formal dining room elegantly accommodates large parties as well as intimate dinners for small groups accordingly. Additionally, please contact our function manager to book your next event with us! Buon Apetito!
36 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 36 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- special occasion(14)
- notable wine list(12)
- romantic(12)
- fit for foodies(10)
- good for groups(8)
Lucia Ristorante Winchester Reviews List
Review 1 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The noise level was way too high to be able to enjoy the meal. Had to virtually fight our way out since getting to the door from the dining area requires weaving your way through a loud and crowded bar area. If I owned the restaurant I would do something to correct that. Although we love the food, I'm not sure that we will return due to the noise level and the location of the dining room relative to the bar."
Dined on 6/06/2013
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Review 2 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my wife's and my first time dining here and we both enjoyed it very much."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Italian food; great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife & I went to Lucia's to celebrate her birthday. A wonderful experience! The food was very good; the portion sizes just right. We just returned from a trip to Italy; the food at Lucia's did not disappoint by comparison. The calamari appetizer was delicious; cooked to perfection. Similarly for the veal dish I had. My wife tells me her Lucia's chicken was good although not outstanding. The service was attentive. There was music the night we were there - accordion & vocalist; it was enjoyable & fit the mood of the place perfectly. The hostess provided us a delicious small chocolate cake (with candle); the musicians & entire dining room sang Happy B'day! That's the kind of welcoming place Lucia's is. We will certainly will return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Waiter was excellent and very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Waiter was excellent and very attentive to our needs. We enjoyed the food very much."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good (though better
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good (though better the first time I think) - we'll be back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, but restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food, but restaurant is a bit run down, needs a refresh"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2008
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Review 7 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I won't be back.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My 2nd attempt here. I won't return. Waiter committed the mortal sin of bringing our entrees when we had hardly touched our appetizers. I had the Pappardelle with their Bolognese. The pasta was wonderful. Truly excellent and light. The Bolognese - not so much. It was a very plebeian sauce anyone could have cooked at home. Waiter never asked if we wanted grated cheese. Thankfully a busboy asked us, but I was 1/2 way through my meal. I expressed my dissatisfaction with the hostess who was very apologetic and even wrote down my comments and offered some form of concession but I didn't find that necessary. I just won't be back here. I'll stick to A Tavola in Winchester or Josephs Trattoria in Haverhill."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 8 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Restaurant was busy, Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaurant was busy, Food was excellent, Manager very welcoming as we arrived, she was all over the dining room during our Meal and made sure to day goodbye as we left. Can't wait to return..."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
$6.00 FOR A BOTTLE OF BEER
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"$6.00 FOR A BOTTLE OF BEER IS THEFT. FISH WAS VERY GOOD BUT SALAD WAS DRY AND HAD MEALY TOMATO. NOT AS GOOD AS PREVIOUS TIMES HERE. WILL THINK TWICE ABOUT COMING BACK"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lucia was nice but a bit pretentiou
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lucia was nice but a bit pretentious. We were a party of 8 with our 2 1/2 year old grand daughter. When asked if we could get pizza for her, the answer was no even though they served it at the bar 20 ft away. The automatic 25% gratuity for parties over six added to the bill was also a bit of a surprise. Other than that, great food and fun atmosphere."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a very nice meal.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very nice meal. The food was good. Service was slow and the staff we dealt with seemed inexperienced, but they were friendly and apologized for the delay."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great menu and wine list.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu and wine list. Fantastic dessert choices. Why go to the North End when this gem is in Winchester!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Once again, Lucia comes through
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, Lucia comes through with amazing food, service and atmosphere. This gem of a restaurant has such wonderful food, wine, and warm, welcoming staff, we will keep returning. We enjoyed the stuffed veal chop and Braciolettine, along with the beet salad. Great wine recommendations from the bartender also!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 14 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I think because it was valentines
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I think because it was valentines day it seemed it was a little louder than normal. Food was very delicious. I would absolutely go there again. Great first experience planning on many more."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was a little slow,Im
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was a little slow,Im assuming it was because it was Valentines Day Food was very good,a little pricey but worth it. Presenting my wife with a rose was very classy."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasantly surprised this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasantly surprised this Valentine's Day as the food was fresh and delicious, the staff was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. Will definitely return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic Valentines Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for Valentines Day and had a great night. The service was excellent and the food was awesome. My wife had the chicken/eggplant parm and said it was one of the best she's ever had. I had the pappardelle with lobster in a saffron cream sauce off of the specials menu. It was absolutely incredible! It's tucked away in a great little community and has a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant is beautiful.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant is beautiful. Service was classic, attentive and exceptional. The menu is basic Italian Restaurant with few risks but the food delivered. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Italian cuisine. The red sauce was outstanding."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place in general, wish
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place in general, wish they served a bit more food since youre paying $25 for a plate of pasta!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A romantic little spot my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A romantic little spot my boyfriend and I always go to..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Lucia Ristorante Winchester
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic