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    Lucciola Italian Restaurant

    4.2 (118 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian, Beer, Wine & Spirits
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sarah L.

    A cozy spot in UWS. It's a very small space with a handful of tables but wow, our party had an amazing time. The waitstaff was extremely delightful and really elevated our dining experience. I tried the Parmesan espresso martini and it was such an interesting/delicious flavor. We had some champagne to accompany our dinner as well. Our party ordered à la carte & everything was delicious. Would visit again, this place is a hidden gem.

    Truffle risotto!
    Julie S.

    Last minute birthday meal was absolute perfection! Took a chance on getting a reservation and at first they had nothing, but minutes later Alexandra called me back and squeezed us in, and it was delicious! Went with my kids who tried everything and really enjoyed themselves! It's a cozy unassuming spot with only a handful of seats so the service was impeccable too! Definitely worth it for special occasions or just because!

    Marc W.

    Mid week work meeting ended and drove on the upper westside, parked and saw the restaurant without any prior review, recommendation what so ever. Asked for a table of one in the tiny empty dining room and was offered a table for two literally behind the entrance where the host stands - No thank you I delicately implied. I was sat on the other side of the room which was fine. Young server brought a menu which was limited in choices but certainly not in price. It appears they drive you to the way too costly tasting menus and offer limited a la carte items. While my $59 2.5inch beef square was very good on top of some bland au gratin cheese potato - it was too small for the price A salad of endive, walnuts and blue cheese was not on the menu and when asking for a salad was shocked when they priced it on my bill for $29!!! Oh and when I asked for bread and butter I received four finger sized pieces of focaccia for $15! Overall value is non-existent. Kudos to the chef and owner for agreeing not to charge me for the overpriced salad & bread. He passively aggressively wanted me to understand his restaurant is slightly different in experience... I smiled and said "yes, it sure is." Pro-tip: looking for a different and pricey experience? Come eat here ...

    Tiffany L.

    We had a great time at Lucciola! Our server, Alexandra, was very nice and welcoming. As for the food, we got the 7 course "No menu" option which was $149 pp. I requested a specific pinsa (forgot the name), and I'm so glad I did because it was my favorite course by far -- it was honestly one of the dishes I've ever had!! Their dishes were unique, and I LOVED the different handmade pastas they made. Sadly, they used the same parmesan reggiano cheese in nearly every dish. After the 3rd or 4th dish with the cheese, it began to taste very stinky and repetitive. I wish they used different cheeses or didn't have it in every dish since it has such a strong flavor.

    Truffle pasta
    Ellie C.

    The restaurant is a good date night spot on the UWS. The interior design is chic and upscale but the food is definitely overpriced. I've been to most of the upscale Italian restaurants in NYC and this one I'd vote for their vibe but not the food. They have beautiful wine wall decorations with their wine picks from more than 1000 wineries worldwide. Food-wise, they do highlight a lot of high-end luxury elements such as caviar, truffles, etc. However, the portions are really small and most of the dishes are overpriced. Our servers were nice and friendly. They gave us some good recommendations on what to order and was pretty friendly throughout the whole time. Overall: 3.5/5 food 2/5 price 4/5 service 4/5 vibe

    Jenna N.

    My husband and I dined at Lucciola last Friday for my birthday and our experience was wonderful. This restaurant offers an "experience" while dining with the different presentations and tasting menu options. We chose the classic 6 course tasting and each plate tasted delicious. I overheard the table next to us switch from the 6 course to the 9 course because they loved their first dishes so much. They also treated me with a lovely birthday extra dessert.

    Sophie L.

    Ambiance - Lucciola is a small restaurant on the UWS with a dimly lit dining room, the walls of which are lined with wine bottles. We really appreciated the white table cloth. The restaurant is really charming. Service - Service was not super smooth. We were served a salad before we had a glass of wine, and our glasses of wine to be had with dinner came after our pasta dishes. I complained that our pasta dishes were not hot, the chef explained why that is the case for the spagghetone which is made with a confit egg and I understand that; however, the gnocchi was also not hot when brought to the table. Overall, service was not bad at all, but not prompt and smooth which we would expect in a nice place like Lucciola. Cuisine - The stars of the show nonetheless were the pasta dishes, which were both absolutely fantastic with a heavy serving of truffles - which never goes wrong. We appreciated the presence of the chef in the restaurant, which makes the place feel familial. We have to agree with previous reviews when it comes to prices - Lucciola is very expensive restaurant.

    John G.

    Lucciola is exceptional. From the atmosphere and decor, to the food and service. The restaurant is elegant and beautiful, and yet feels warm and intimate. The setting is perfect for a romantic dinner, a special occasion, or just a nice night out. Best of all is the food. I want to say it's delicious, but that is not adequate. Let me say instead, that the food is intensely flavorful. I started with a 30 month old prosciutto di Parma, and honestly I have never tasted prosciutto that good, that flavorful. I almost felt like this must be a different kind of prosciutto, because it was so much better than any I had ever had. The prosciutto was accompanied with a 36 month old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Again, delightfully flavorful. Next was Zucchini Parmigana with Burrata. Maybe the highlight of the meal, if there could be one. Amazing flavor. Absolutely wonderful. This was followed by a special, spaghetti "misto mare' with saffron. Again, wonderful. Meanwhile, the service was attentive, friendly, professional, charming. I knew immediately that I was in good hands, so I was completely at ease the entire evening, knowing that I would be taken care of. Overall, I have to say Lucciola is exceptional. Every part of my experience there was absolutely wonderful. So of course I plan to go back. But actually, I can't wait to go back! Five Stars - easy!

    Truffle Filet Mignon
    Jay G.

    So. Very sorry to say not only did the prices get crazy expensive but we waited and waited and waited for our meal. They said they were under staffed but at these prices they should have plenty of staff. The food was very very good but overshadowed by the hour wait after getting appetizers No matter how good the food is they need a serious readjustment if they want to keep up these prices. . Also our first dish came out solo and it was cold. And each plate came out separately so we didn't get our food at the same time. I also wish the management came by to apologize but they never did.

    Tagliatelle mushroom and truffle
    Jacqueline S.

    We had a wonderful meal here! We started with the truffle and burrata pinsa, which was AMAZING. Very memorable. We both got the tagliatelle w/ mushroom and truffle for our main dish and loved it. We tried both the chocolate pudding and the creme brulee for dessert - they were both good but the brulee was better! We got a bottle of Nebiolo that was delicious as well. Overall, a great experience. Very intimate ambiance. Our server, Elio, was delightful. We will be back!

    Food- food is great but the price is way too high for the food they are serving. Service-if you make last min reservation, there is stiff cancellation fee of $150. Be aware before you make the reservation. When i found out abt 60 dollar pasta and like to cancel, it was too late. Only option they offer is to change the reservation. This way they make you come to the restaurant. Ambiance- it is not ambiance for $60 past and $150 testing menu. There are small tables surrounded with wines and located in residential area of upper west.

    Megan G.

    My friends and I debated whether we should try this place or not because of the extremely mixed reviews - there are so many 5 stars reviews but some 1-2 star reviews that questioned the 5 stars reviews. If you're on the same boat....i can confirm that this place is not worth your money. Also, there's 1.5k++ reviews on Google but only ~30 on yelp? Sus. Here's what we ordered: 1. Charcuterie ($50): Cheeses and meats were good but there was nothing sweet on the board to balance it out. We even asked the server if they had some and they didn't have any jams or honey... 2. Tortellini ($59): pasta was al dente and cooked nicely but the sauce was so underwhelming...you had to get a spoonful with a lot of cheese to get a good satisfying bite 3. Spaghetonne ($49): in the name it mentioned it has uni but it doesn't LOL there was only 4 pieces of bottarga idk we felt kinda cheated. Flavour was just ok too. 4. Porterhouse (~$120): Probably the best thing we had! Cooked nicely and the meat was pretty tender and flavourful. Overall!!!! super disappointed with our experience here and we definitely won't be back.

    Biana G.

    Dining at Lucciola transports you to Italy with its intimate & traditional decor, passionate service and the many ingredients that are imported straight from Italy. High quality and authentic experience! Extensive wine list and food menu. We were overwhelmed with options, but the staff kindly guided us towards a perfect order. Our waitress spent time educating us about the wine & food with thorough descriptions & explanations. As for the food, each dish was something out of this world! For starters, we enjoyed the fresh truffle and burrata DOP fasano pinsa.. this was essentially an extra truffley and gooey flatbread and I could have easily had another 1-2 of these because they were heavenly! For mains, we shared two pasta dishes - handmade tortellini from bologna and tagliatelle white duck ragu caviar and truffle - both unique, rich, and definitely some of the best homemade pasta I have ever had. Lucciola is a bit on the pricier side, but worth every penny.. they don't hold back on their ingredients, layering on imported parmesan, truffles and caviar. Beautiful place for a celebratory dinner or date night. Will defiantly be back!

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