Lua Restaurant

Lua Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Susan

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   So beautiful! Excellent menu and friendly staff. Great place to relax and enjoy a serene atmosphere
   

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   Abimbola1

   Caribbean4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The staff engaged well and were very knowledgeable about the menu. The paid attention to detail. The menu was well put together and the ambiance was great. The food was on point - appetizer, entree and desert. It was a lovely evening overall.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Our meal at Lua was truly outstanding. My husband and I went in with zero expectations and we’re blown away from the start. The bread was delicious. The ambience was beautiful and the unique menu was very tasty. We left extremely satisfied and would consider going again!!! Paula was our wonderful server.
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your experience at Lua exceeded expectations from the very start. It’s great to know you enjoyed the delicious bread, beautiful ambiance, and unique menu. We’re especially pleased that Paula made your visit even more memorable with her service. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for another outstanding meal! Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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   Jehvon

   Unspecified2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   Lovely experience with very helpful staff. The food was great and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely visit again
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Jehvon, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely experience and enjoyed both the food and the attentive service. It’s wonderful to know you had a great time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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   julie VIP

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Lovely restaurant that lacks polish for the price point. The food was certainly good and the room is beautiful. The staff are kind. The prices are very high and they need more systems and training around service. The staff all seem to be bumping into one another. Waited 30 minutes for our cocktails which arrived after the appetizers. Waited 20 minutes to pay our bill.
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded on March 2, 2025

   Dear Julie, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and the kindness of our team. As a restaurant located on an island, our pricing reflects the high cost of importing premium ingredients to ensure the freshest quality for our guests. That said, we understand that service is just as important, and we sincerely regret the delays you encountered. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue refining our training and systems to provide a more seamless and polished dining experience. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back for an improved experience in the future. Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Caribbean1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   We arrive on time for our reservation but we get to our table 15 minutes before that, then we get on our table they provide the water we wait 20 minutes for someone to take the order but it never happen we get up and no one even notice, we don’t pay for the water sorry but no one was even attentive to check on us
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded on March 2, 2025

   Dear Guest, I sincerely apologize for the experience you had at Lua. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and I regret that we did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will be addressing this internally to ensure it does not happen again. I truly hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the attentive and seamless experience you deserve. Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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   Tracy

   Greater Boston12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   The place is beautiful! Drinks took a little longer to get than they should. Food was excellent, particularly the kale and avocado salad. Service was good but for what you’re paying it could be one notch better. But truly, the place is stunning!
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded on March 2, 2025

   Dear Tracy, Thank you for your kind words about Lua! We're delighted that you enjoyed the ambiance and found the food excellent, especially the kale and avocado salad. We appreciate your feedback regarding the drink timing and service—we’re always striving to fine-tune the experience to match the level of excellence our guests deserve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better visit! Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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   NormanH

   Caribbean2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Steak was ordered medium temperature and came well done. Have to be returned. Had no flavor. Bland overall.
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded on March 2, 2025

   Dear Norman, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your steak was not prepared to your requested temperature and that the overall experience did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in our food quality, and I regret that we fell short in this instance. Your comments will be shared with our culinary team to ensure improvements are made. I hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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   TracyM

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   The setting looking over the lagoon was beautiful to see. The decor is so pretty and pleasing to the eye, hard not to look around. The food and pizza was delicious, and quick, very happy. The best was the service and the staff. Truly an example of hard working, pleasing people who want to make you enjoy the experience, which we did! And then some.......
   

   Lua RestaurantResponded on February 27, 2025

   Dear Tracy, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful lagoon views, our inviting décor, and of course, the delicious food and pizza. It’s especially wonderful to hear that our team made such a positive impression—they take great pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic visit! Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
   

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    Gamze

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

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

    From the moment we stepped into Lua, we knew we were in for something special. The ambiance? Absolute perfection—elegant yet inviting, with an atmosphere that made us feel like VIPs. Or maybe even royalty, because by the time Executive Chef Neerul and Rajesh personally stopped by to check in on us, I half-expected someone to bring me a crown! Our server Paula and Alesia were exceptional—attentive, warm, and knowledgeable, while Merlande at the host stand welcomed us like old friends. Now, onto the food: The Bibb Lettuce Salad was fresh and beautifully balanced, the tenderloin was cooked to absolute perfection (medium-rare, as it should be!), and the soufflé—oh, the soufflé—was a masterpiece of airy, chocolatey indulgence. Simply put, Lua is the best restaurant in town, hands down. If you haven’t dined here yet, do yourself a favor and book a table. Just be warned—after this level of service, your expectations for dining everywhere else might be permanently ruined!
    

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    Lua RestaurantResponded on February 26, 2025

    Dear Gamze, Wow! Your review truly made our day. We’re thrilled to hear that your experience at Lua was nothing short of exceptional—from the warm welcome to the exquisite dishes and attentive service. Chef Neerul, Rajesh, Paula, Alesia, and Merlande will be delighted to know they made such a lasting impression. It’s wonderful that every detail, from the ambiance to the soufflé, contributed to a memorable evening. We can only hope to “ruin” more dining experiences for you in the best way possible! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Atilla Cimsit General Manager
    

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