Luca

4.8

2183 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 832-6600
Website
http://www.lucadenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Frank Bonanno
Catering
Why yes we do cater, please contact catering@bonannoconcepts.com

Location
711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
Neighborhood
Central
Cross street
7th
Parking details
Street parking available is also available in the area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Luca Luau: An Italian/Hawaiian Culinary Playdate
$90.00 per person
Prepaid
May 29, 2025 only
From the Islands to the Italian Coast—Say Aloha to Our Next Culinary Playdate! For one night only, Luca invites you to the table for a fusion dinner where the flavors of Hawaii meet the heart of Italian cooking. It’s a tropical detour rooted in tradition—five thoughtful courses, unexpected pairings, and our signature warmth from the first pour to the last bite. The Menu 1st Course: Spam Musubi Arancini, Nori and Agrodolce 2nd Course: Huli Huli Cod with a Marinated Cucumber and Artichoke Salad 3rd Course: Saimin (Hawaiian Ramen) with a Parmesan and Dashi Brodo, Chef's Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe, and Ajitsuke Egg 4th Course: Porchetta, Grilled Pineapple, Purple Potato Gnocchi, and Tea Leaves 5th Course: Lilikoi (Passionfruit), Italian Meringue, Graham Cracker Crust Please Note: This experience is $90 per person, excluding our 22% Creating Happy People service fee and tax. This will be the only menu served this evening.

What 2,183 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luca is a beloved Italian restaurant known for its "exceptional service" and divine culinary offerings. Patrons rave about the "delicious" homemade pasta and unique dishes like the asparagus pizza and cherry gelato. Frequent diners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, and "highly recommend" it for special occasions and regular visits alike.

2,183 Reviews

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Hilary
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We took our daughter there for her birthday and it was lovely. We were well taken care of with the house made burratta, ciabatta, pasta and pizza.
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Brenda VIP
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was a pleasure with the exception of the music. We were seated under a speaker, we asked for the volume to be reduced. Additionally, the Playlist was vocals from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Not dinnertime music.
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Ted VIP
Denver60 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoy Luca. It has been exceptional every time I go there & this was no exception. They needed to accommodate us on a late change in our party size & did a great job. The food & service were great as usual. I always happily recommend Luca as one of my favorites.
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Michael VIP
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really a fine Italian restaurant with divine choices for every course. Service was excellent. Haven’t been impressed with a restaurant like this in a long time. Asparagus pizza was a surprise hit and the cherry gelato divine. Well done.
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Warren VIP
Denver69 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten at many, many Bonanno Concepts restaurants over the years and Luca is one of the best. Their special dinner are superb and their regular menu is without peer. Highly recommend.
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Sandra VIP
Miami14 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was good but overpriced for what it is. Not a lot of options for wine per glass. The 22% of happy people tip should be optional.
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Carolyn VIP
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great dinner! The Pasta was perfect and the pizza was great. Music was a little loud but we didn't mind. We were very happy with the little touches - prosecco and a little ice cream. As a guest you feel welcome and appreciated!
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Ari
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved our evening at Luca- service is above and beyond, and the food is delicious!
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Caroline
Tahoe3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this place! The food and drinks were SO good! Our server (can’t remember her name) was incredible!!
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Kathy
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food is excellent albiet, always the same. The portions are now smaller but that’s true everywhere prices haven’t increased. The pizza was amazing. My only request is that if the music must be played so loud at least make it more soothing. Listening to rap while eating Italian just doesn’t seem to fit. Maybe go with Pandora world channel.
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FAQs

Luca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Luca is rated 4.8 stars by 2183 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
7th
Neighborhood
Central
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available is also available in the area.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Frank Bonanno
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lucadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 832-6600
Catering
Why yes we do cater, please contact catering@bonannoconcepts.com

Luca

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Luca Luau: An Italian/Hawaiian Culinary Playdate

Menu

What 2,183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Luca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Luca restaurant rated?

Is Luca currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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