Reviews Lucca Back Bay

5
Denby Liu
+5
This has to be one of the best Italian restaurant meals I've had in the US or in Italy. The flavours for all the dishes we had were phenomenal. I had the Short Rib gnocchi to start followed by the Lobster Cavatelli. The husband had the beets to start and the Rigatoni with wild boar. The presentation was also excellent. I would have tried the desserts but unfortunately the husband had a dodgy stomach, nothing to do with the restaurant! Next time we're in Boston will have to come back here to try that out. We came very early on a Sunday evening so it was very quiet, though I suspect even when full it's not going to be too noisy in the restaurant. Nice staff and fast service. Reasonably priced for such excellent food. Highly recommended.
5
Maria Loera
+5
I can't say enough good things about this place. It is high-end, so it is pricier and the portions are smaller, but completly worth it. The scallops were cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth, the cocktails were well balanced, and the presentation was exquisite. One of my favorite parts of my meal was the Oysters. They put lemon flavored ice shavings on each one, no additional sauce necessary. Highly recommend people to try this place out for a special occasion.
5
Daniel Call
+5
This is a very nice restaurant with delicious food. Their upstairs dining area is great for a private function. The staff is friendly and attentive. It has a very traditional feel for a city restaurant.
5
Haotian Xu
+5
A nice, tasty and classy experience with extremely nice wait staff. The homemade pasta was fantastic and when the wine we ordered ran out, the offered the next level up to us for the same price!
5
John Johanson
+5
This is a great restaurant for date night, or gathering friends. Service was superb throughout, and the food on point. Lisa excelled in expertly juggling parties to accommodate all!!
5
Fr. Demetri Constantine
+5
Delicious food. On the pricier end but that's to be expected being right downtown. Service was fine, atmosphere was also nice. We came here because we were staying at the Marriott, which is a 2 minute walk. Overall it was a good experience.
4
Susan Stemper
+4
We were quite pleased! We had 2 starters, 2 entrees, wines, and split a dessert. Everything was well-prepared, well-presented, and delicious. Service was the exact right touch, with the lone exception of not checking in after we started our entrees. Tables are amply-sized, well-spaced and they manage the acoustics really well. For all we ate, the total bill was really reasonable.
4
Michael Katz
+4
Wonderful food and staff, but lacking in atmosphere. I've been here twice and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The food is Italian inspired and offers new and traditional dishes. The food is always outstanding and the sauces rich with flavor. The staff is friendly and helpful and helps give the restaurant an upscale flair. The restaurant is located on the first floor of an office building and enjoyed two story windows and huge ceilings but there's nothing creative about the space and lacks a bit of charm. If you're looking for an upscale Italian restaurant with fantastic food and service, I'd say go.
4
Edilasio Pereira
+4
Great food late at night. We arrived at midnight and ate off the bar menu. Had a decent amount of choices but surprisingly no soup. Either way, the linguini with shrimp was excellent! I also love that they have different portions on the late menu since i dont like to go to bed on a stomach full of food. Friendly bartender that makes you feel right at home as soon as you arrive
5
Debra Shoaf
+5
One of the best meals I've ever had. I would go back weekly just to have the gnocchi, but everything was so delicious! We also had the scallops and the lobster linguine as entrees, but we were so busy talking about the appetizers that I forgot to take pictures. Just remembered to catch a shot of the semifreddo toward the end. Great service, even with a crowed room. Tables far enough apart for some privacy.
4
Jeremy Macdonald
+4
Good food with excellent service. I ordered the filet. It had a good sear on the outside but almost too good, compromising the tenderness you'd expect from a nice filet. Overall the steak was good. The sauteed spinach was done really well and left me wishing for another plate. The portions are rather small but I still felt well fed I'm the end.
4
DanThuy Chu
+4
Went here with my company for a party of 7. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. There is a bar area and a coat check at the front of the restaurant. When seated, everyone in my party ordered drinks. It took a little while for us to get our appetizer orders in. When they came, the burrata and oysters were great! We also got the mussels, which were okay. We each ordered some pasta for the entrees. The one I got was with duck and super delicious although very oily/buttery. I had a taste of my friend's bolognese and that was also fantastic. For dessert, I had something with pistachios and banana which was pretty good. My only complaint about this place is that our waiter was a bit curt and presumptuous throughout the night. When everyone ordered drinks, I asked for a glass of wine and he literally wouldn't take my order in case the table ordered a bottle. Also, he wouldn't bring out bread for the table until we had placed our order. All in all, great food experience but the place seems to have a very specific idea of what dinner needs to look like that it's rather inflexible.
5
Cristian Lucero
+5
Came here for a late night meal after my flight. Not only was the food delicious but the service was impeccable. It blows my mind that for the price I paid for a delicious margherita pizza I was treated like a king. All of the employees are wonderful people and great at their jobs. One of the staff overheard my partner mention that his phone died and they provided us with a charger to use during our meal. Also the atmosphere here is amazing, just a beautifully decorated restaurant. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a late night option.
4
Paul Laskow
+4
All the people working there are great, from the receptionists to the manager. Service is excellent. The lower room is a bit noisy, but manageable. The portions are generous. The meal was ok, not excellent but certainly not bad. I found the pork tenderloin to he tough and the linguini to be over sauced. Appetizers were better. Maybe I'm just picky.
5
Eric Rollo
+5
Went here for restaurant week, which was perfect because we got SUCH a good meal for such a great place. Impressive wine list is only overshadowed by their cocktail expertise. The food was amazing and the after dinner drinks were even better. Super high ceilings with some floor to ceiling murals make the room interesting and provide talking points for the quieter times during a date, but the not too loud, not too quiet atmosphere is perfect for that special occasion dinner as well.
4
Prachi Munjal
+4
Good food, but really expensive
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