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Luca Bella
Luca Bella features a 20 person bar, comfortable furnishings, dimmed lighting, and a blend of soft caramel colors, accented with a few bright fabrics to create a modern twist to an authentic Italian eatery. Our name, inspired by Maltese's two children, Marcelo Luca and Isabella, will feature walls accented with baby pictures, as well as a see-through kitchen and a stunningly beautiful mocha polished concrete floor.
Our family-style portions of popular Italian-American comfort foods, will feature a variety of classic appetizers like clams casino and fried zucchini, savory soups like pasta fagioli and crisp salads, like our Italian chopped salad with imported salami and provolone. The menu will also offer numerous pasta dishes, baked Italian specialties like Mascarpone meat lasagna that will take center stage, plus a host of veal, pork, chicken and seafood entrees.
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57 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 57 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(38)
- good for groups(22)
- fit for foodies(16)
- special occasion(14)
- notable wine list(8)
- kid-friendly(7)
Luca Bella Reviews List
Review 1 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Large portions that you can easily share. Food very tasty but very expensive, especially pasta dishes."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE this lace!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and great service! Best bread and roasted garlic ever!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was well-timed and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable I definitely would return to try more dishes"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sever Kim Was EXCELLENT! Makes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sever Kim Was EXCELLENT! Makes going there more enjoyable. She is a hidden GEM"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mickey made us feel like family. Food was fantastic, service ditto. Brought 20 clients for dinner. Everyone raved. You will not be disappointed."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took my wife to dinner for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took my wife to dinner for her birthday,her choice.She cant leave without having the lobster ravioli,but loves most everything on the menu."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
this will be our new favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"this will be our new favorite local go to for a delicious dinner. mickey is always around and the restaurant is run very well."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great foodKeep up the great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great foodKeep up the great food"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the food! BEST bread and roasted garlic ever! Service is great too! We go at least 2 to 3 times a month :)"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is the second time we've
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is the second time we've been here. The first time was a disaster, from service to food to ambience (noise level). This time was much better. The service was very good, and the food was also very good. The Caesar salad was good and freshly made but a bit bland. The healthy eggplant Parmesan (eggplant not breaded and fried) was excellent. We got the full size portions. Each was shared by 2 people and the portions were perfect for that. The dessert, which we shared around the table was a warm brownie with vanilla ice cream. It was more than enough for the 4 of us. Thank you, Mickey, for making this a much more pleasant experience."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, excellent service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, excellent service. A wonderful dining experience. Will definitely return."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
GREAT TASTE SMALL PORTIONS
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great No shortage of taste unfortunately for what is billed as a family style restaurant it is not the portions are small as compared to other same style locations but the prices are as much if not more We spent 50 dollars ordering 2 orders of pasta for what you could get up the street at a very comparable non family style location for half the price the only thing that would make sense is that the owners family must have consisted of 2 people Again the food tasted wonderful but BEWARE if your going with a family you better be prepared to order double what you think you will need the full size portions are half size anywhere else"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good as always! Took
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good as always! Took friends and they loved it. I'm sure they will return on their own."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food, service excellent. Family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food, service excellent. Family style dining - perfect for big groups who like to share because portions are large!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food was good but a side of
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"food was good but a side of pasta would have been nice with each dinner, a bit over prices food and wine for type of food. prices were equal with a fine dining but not the food or service."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
one of the best meals in Miami.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, we have very good italian restaurants in Chicago, however the quality of food was excelent!!
we took some friend from Chicago and we order way too much because everything we where tasting was so good and price was reasonable!
the Tiramisu was not as good as the rest not bad but we have better, aside from that great place, definetly we will be back again."
we took some friend from Chicago and we order way too much because everything we where tasting was so good and price was reasonable!
the Tiramisu was not as good as the rest not bad but we have better, aside from that great place, definetly we will be back again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Glad we gave Luca Bella a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Glad we gave Luca Bella a try. - Mickey and his team to an outstanding job. Their Italian food is some of the best around. Mickey has brought along his knowledge and expertise from his previous restaurant and took it to the next level. They will take care of you and you will leave happy."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This opened up in the space
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This opened up in the space formerly occupied by Chef Allen. It does not disappoint! Great food and service in a lovely atmosphere. The clams were amazing. We will be back!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 19 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a great restaurant with exceptional
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"a great restaurant with exceptional service.We had a terrific time."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. The chicken Luca Bella is outstanding."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Four of us shared 2 main courses
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Four of us shared 2 main courses and a pasta dish that were all delicious. The hot rolls were served with deliciously sweet roasted garlic. We all loved the roasted brussel sprouts. Luca Bella is now our new favorite Italian Restaurant in Aventura."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant is a good Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant is a good Italian place to eat at. The only problem is that the service their is slow and could be faster. I like the owner, he interacts with everybody and is very funny. I would come back for sure every time. Another plus, they show the heat game that day."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 23 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were a table of 6. Our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a table of 6. Our waiter was most accommodating in selecting dishes and in service. The marinara sauce was the best I have ever had! Everyone enjoyed!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a great experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was okay; service was not. Coffee had to be sent back twice. coffee! We won't go back."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2005
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Review 25 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food and family
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and family size portions!!!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
She had scallops with spinach,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"She had scallops with spinach, she got 4 scallops and a bunch of spinach but they were good.
I ordered the veal chop and pasta, it was very good but a bit pricey ($42.00)"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
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Review 27 for Luca Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food a little slow coming;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food a little slow coming; otherwise, great."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Luca Bella
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic