Luca

4.7

2094 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

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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

New Year's Eve
$110.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate La Dolce Vita this New Year’s Eve with Luca! Indulge in a one-night-only five-course feast that brings Italian elegance to your table and sets the stage for a flavorful 2025. First: House-made burrata, 16-month aged prosciutto, and vibrant winter pesto. Second: Pear salad with red wine-poached pears, goat cheese, spiced walnuts, and pear vinaigrette. Third: Lobster & ricotta agnolotti with robiola fonduta, thyme, dill, and sorrel. Fourth: Choose a 6 oz filet mignon with parmesan parsnip purée and fresh truffle, or Chilean sea bass with farrotto and lemon beurre blanc. Finale: Decadent chocolate torta with vanilla crème and toasted hazelnuts. Pricing excludes taxes and our 22% CHP (Creating Happy People) Fee. Buon anno! 🥂
Pasta Making Class
$200.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 3, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
Pasta-curious? Join Luca’s Executive Chef Abby McCarty for a private, hands-on pasta-making class! You and up to three friends will learn to craft pillowy pasta from scratch, pair it with perfect sauces, and enjoy a celebratory meal featuring your creations. Plus, take home a Luca chef’s apron as a keepsake! At $200 per person (plus tax and fees), this two-hour experience is the ultimate gift for pasta lovers. Book for two and meet fellow pasta enthusiasts, or reserve for three or four spots for a private class.
Itameshi: A Japanese/Italian Culinary Playdate
$90.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 30, 2025 only
In Japan, Itameshi means "Italian food," and at Luca, we know a lil' something about that. After last year's sold-out debut, we’re thrilled to bring back this harmonious blend of hearty Italian flavors, delicate Japanese artistry, and punchy umami. The Menu: Hamachi Sashimi with Matsutake Shoyu, Crispy Arborio Rice, Avocado Wasabi Mousse Parmesan Chawanmushi with Wood Roasted Broccoli Rabe, Calabrian Spiced Honey, Toasted Cashews Sourdough Pizza with Ginger Mascarpone Crema, Dry Aged Hawaiian Tuna Ramen Cacio e Pepe with Dashi Truffle Broth & Pecorino Crispy Chicken Katsu with Soy, Lemon Caper Sauce, Rice Matcha Tiramisu $90 per person, excluding our 22% Creating Happy People fee and tax. This will be the only menu served that evening.

What 2,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Italian
Denver
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luca offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." The homemade pasta and burrata are crowd favorites. While a few patrons noted the desserts and noise level, the ambiance and attentive staff consistently receive praise. Perfect for Italian cuisine lovers seeking a memorable meal in Denver.

2,094 Reviews

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Beth
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is wonderful and we had a lovely family dinner.
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anne
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I looove Luna. We have been there twice and every time the service is stellar. The food is delish! I highly recommend.
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Scott
VIP
Denver
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall it was another nice evening, and our food was great as usual. Unfortunately, we found the main front desk person to be a bit less welcoming and accommodating than we’re used to at a Bonnano restaurant. The place was busy and we understand tables are not always available at the reservation time, but communication was poor and then we were offered a tightly-spaced table right in front of the door. No thank you. Fortunately our waiter more than made up for the rough start!
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Elara
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food!!! Can’t believe we just now found this gem!
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Noah
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular food but even more spectacular service! Abby was amazing. I’ll definitely be returning.
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SusanK
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gabby was an amazing server and did an exceptional job. My only issue was with the forced surcharge of 22%. Not cool.
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Bahman
VIP
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Love the food and cocktails. Kudos to the staff for being pleasant and hospitable.
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Mitchell
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great meal and experience! Luca was top notch and made us feel right at home. Hospitality was out of this world and our server made everything very enjoyable. Thanks you for making our date night something special and a memory we will cherish for a long time to come! Can't wait to go back!
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Bridget
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic experience! restaurant has a beautiful ambience and creates a warm atmosphere. food was absolutely phenomenal! (must try the pistachio gelato omg) will definitely be visiting again soon.
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Andrea
Denver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
we had a very disappointing and quite rude experience at Luca tho evening. We purchased a gift card yesterday had the email proof at dinner and they were too incompetent to figure out how to apply the gift card. The gift card was generated from a Black Friday sale Luca was running.
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FAQs

Luca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Luca is rated 4.7 stars by 2094 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve

Pasta Making Class

Itameshi: A Japanese/Italian Culinary Playdate

Menu

What 2,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Luca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Luca restaurant rated?

Is Luca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information