LUCE is a popular Italian restaurant located on the Manhattan's Upper West Side in the vicinity of Lincoln Center. Its creative menu, attractive location & experienced team offer an inviting fare right here in NYC. You will find LUCE to be warm, friendly & engaging experience that you'll be tempted to repeat. All together a wonderful dining experience at surprisingly reasonable prices.
LUCE's proximity to Lincoln Center makes this a perfect spot for pre and post theater dining. Our terazzo on Broadway is a must try place for lunch, dinner or our popular weekend brunch.
"My friend and I had tickets to see Ann Richards on Wednesday night - and chose Luce from NY Menu pages for pre-theatre dinner. We were delighted from start to finish - the staff is pleasant, attentive and efficient; the food delicious; the prices quite fair and we had plenty of time to visit after dinner without rushing to Lincoln Center just a few blocks away. We'll go again, I'm sure!! Try it for wonderful pasta entres and excellent wine pairings!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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"I've found it hard to have a nice relaxed dinner before attending events in Lincoln Center. But Luce fills the bill. It's a short walk, the food and wine choices excellent, the service smooth and unobtrusive, almost European. We're looking forward to going again"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"I would recommend it to anyone wanting a restaurant near Lincoln Center. We had lunch there. The fish was delicious and the portion more than adequate for lunch. The service was excellent. In addition, there was outdoor seating available."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I treated my friend for her Birthday. We both had the Filet of sole which melted in your mouth and a glass of pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc . We split the Triamusu for dessert which is always excellent. We keep coming back and recommend Luce to all our friends."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The place was hopping on Saturday night. We were seated promptly and had attentive service. Salads were tasty. Four people had an excellent branzino, two very good pasta dishes and a chicken breast with perfectly cooked vegetables. Good selection of wines with moderate prices considering the neighborhood. Convenient to Lincoln Center. We will be back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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"The only thing going for this is location and a nice, friendly staff. Food was beyond mediocre. More salt than my doctor would approve - and still without taste or interest. We had hoped to branch out our dining choices near Lincoln Center. Back to the old haunts! Now we know why there were plenty of sidewalk tables available on a lovely spring evening. Seriously - never again."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
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"Always dependably good. The service is friendly and the owner welcoming and charming. We all not only enjoyed our dinner, but lingered some to catch up with each other, and were made to feel welcome and comfortable. Our water glasses and coffee cups were happily refilled as we lingered for well over two hours. The tuna streak was excellent!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Outstanding Service. When I visited here the food was saporous, and the service was impeccable. The matre'd pulled out our chairs and placed our napkins in our lap. The servers are very charming and professional. Branzino and Chiken Luce were delicious . This is a great place..Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Service is always great... I really loved the food and its quality, and especially the staff here because they are friendly and very accommodating in a way you love coming back here."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"Finding a place to serve 10 people in the Lincoln Center area can be a problem on a Saturday night. My usual places were unavailable so I took a chance on Luce which was convenient--only a few blocks away on Broadway. Our group was pleasantly surprised--the restaurant is small--unusual in this area--and I found that to be a plus as many places in this part of town are jarringly noisy. Our group was attended to promptly, drinks were excellent, we shared salad appetizers--generous in size, fish and pasta mains were all very good. Only caveat: the fish special was $32, much more than the other fish dishes listed on the menu. This practice of course is not unusual, but, if it is important to you, I would recommend asking prices of specials."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"only complaint is the food. salad was good, salmon, though cooked to proper level, was rather tasteless. good mix of veggies, but way overcooked, and tasteless, seemed boiled, or maybe steamed much too long.
neighborhood, service, good, a little too kid friendly.
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Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"My favorite dish is the chicken sopreze. Another favorite are the mussels which, with a salad, could be a whole meal. A nice way to start an evening if you are going to a Lincoln Center performance."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"This is now one of our favorite restaurants. We found it a month ago online seeking to find a restaurant close to the Met. We have now taken friends and dined hereagain. The food is fresh and delicious, the service is attentive and quick. The only negative would be the close seating quarters which is typical of NYC dining and noise level. However, we would now consider traveling to the city just to have dinner at this wonderful restaurant!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Excellent northern Italian fare at a reasonable price, and close to Lincoln Center also. This will be our go-to spot for pre-concert dining in future."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
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"I am still talking about the pappadella with duck, it was heavenly! Excellent service in an understated elegant setting. We decided on Luce for it's close proximity to Lincoln Center, but I will be back just for the wonderful food. A great find!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"I just love how friendly the staff is, how lovely the presenations are, and how swiftly one is served. My water was never empty and my food was very very good! We just love this place so much."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"What a lovely evening was had at Luce last Saturday evening. Wonderfully prepared salmon, attentive manager and wait staff and the buzz in a beautiful understated room all combined for a most enjoyable dining experience. Cannot wait to return!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"In town from Iowa and stumbled across this place by pure luck. We went before going to The Met. I don't know if I could have been any happier. Everything was amazing. It was worth the $$ and will come back next time we're in New York."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We always enjoy the food and service. The maitre dr Is exceptionally welcoming and always there to assist. We wish they could do something abt the noise level!!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We have added this restaurant to our favorites. My only complaint was that it was not very private, with tables very close to one another which is typical however of many NYC restaurants. The food and service were excellent and close by Lincoln Center which was a plus!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"3rd visit and never a disappointment. The staff are nice, friend and attentive. Restaurant has a very nice intimate setting that is conducive to beginning great conversations and continuing them. Other diners that go there are also friendly and lend to a great experience. The menu has great selections and the food is fresh and tasty. Lucé is always a pleaser and does not disappoint the fine diner. :)"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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