For being in Elko, NV this place was amazing. My friend and I were staying in town and weren't expecting much. When we walked in it was busy and there were people waiting for tables. Both of us got a pasta dish and they were delicious. The portion sizes were great. They were out of a lot of their main desserts but what we did have was great. read more

The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was very inviting. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. It's been a while since I've had Italian this good! read more

Absolutely good restaurant. Amazing waiters, fast and great service. Food is very close to Italian. Plates- huge. I'm happy to recommend this place to all visitors. read more

Totally didn't expect this Italian restaurant in Elko would have such delicious food. We had herb clams as appetizer, that was a bomb!! We ended up event dipping the sauce with the bread, DELICIOUS!! The pasta were good too. The seafood was so fresh and cooked with the right amount to time. Would definitely come back again if we visit Elko again!! Great service, great restaurant! read more

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We went to Luciano's as a group of nine, and a kind lady greeted us and managed to make room for us. We were seated promptly and had a basket of delicious hot bread brought to us. Unfortunately, this is one of the only upsides to a mostly disappointing night. The food was rather on the pricey side; a plate of fish with pasta was about $25. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan on top of angel hair pasta, and it was, quite frankly, awful. The eggplant was greasy, rubbery, and bland, and the pasta with tomato sauce tasted like an average microwaved dinner. The sauce was obviously canned, and the plating was rather sloppy. It was DEFINITELY NOT worth the $15 dollars I payed. One of my guests, who is vegan, ordered the zucchini noodles and told the server about her special diet. Despite this, the plate of zoodles came with cheese on top of it, and our server said, "the kitchen accidentally included the cheese, you can just scrape it off." NO! Vegans cannot just scrape off melted cheese and call it good; the house should have apologized and taken it back to the kitchen! As for my other guests, they all agreed that the pasta was extremely mediocre, and was not worth the price. The burger was soggy, according to one guest. The fries were pretty good, but a bit too greasy. The food here is probably decent for Elko, but if you're from out of town and decide to stop here, don't expect too much. read more

One of my favorite Italian restaurants. This place is not your standard "chicken parm" or "veal saltimbocca" restaurant. My first trip I had a the duck breast on top of risotto verde. Apps were the crab cakes and caprese. Tonight I had an amazing seafood, tomato-based soup and an octopus risotto with clams, muscles, and crab. It was amazing. I never was "wowed" over risotto OR octopus. Risotto is frequently bland and octopus is often chewy. Not here! So much love and tenderness was poured into the dish. Maybe slightly heavy on the salt, but I like salt. And it was great with my Sangiovese! They have a nice wine list - upscale brands with reasonable prices! Further, my FIL who is a self professed beer snob, said that they had a great beer list too!! It will be hard to try another restaurant when I'm in Elko. But that might be a bad thing ;) read more

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My sister and I went to Luciano's for lunch while I was in Elko visiting her. This restaurant was a rather pleasant surprise, for such a small town! I ordered the bacon carbonara pasta, a plate that most places foul up quite a bit. Whenever I order this, it's always too rich, or too much like an alfredo. Shockingly, this was perfectly balanced! I felt a bit embarrassed, as I ate so voraciously! On a final note, everyone I spoke to about the restaurant told me how the chef studied in France. It was almost lock-step how they described Luciano's. I almost didn't go because I live in a city with many chefs trained in far-flung places, and I usually look for better feedback than that. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find this hidden gem. Food was very good. Service was excellent. Prices were very reasonable. Parking lot is a little tight. Not a lot of seating so I'd be concerned about a Friday or Saturday night but on a Thursday evening we got seated right away. read more

This restaurant had a very nice spread of Italian dishes and appetizers. Their atmosphere was friendly, relaxed and authentic. They used fresh ingredients, were very quick, and one of my fellow diner's said that the ravioli reminded him of his childhood. Pros, -fresh ingredients -quick, friendly service -great selection of food and wine Prices, $10-$15 for appetizers $15 to $50 for entrées $5 for a glass of wine/beer Recommend? Yes, this is a very nice restaurant for dates or small groups. It's best suited for special occasions or people with good size food budgets. read more

Luciano's - Sample platter contains 3 shrimp, 3 mozzarella sticks and calamari with a medium parsley dipping sauce. - Italian Near Me - Elko, Nevada

Great food. I am never disappointed when we eat there. Try the lobster risotto, it's not always on the menu, but they will make it for you.

Great stop on a road trip. Old world Italian menu plus... Service was friendly and spot on. We had salads. I had the beet salad with chicken. Yummy. Roasted beets, blue cheese and candied nuts. Hubby had the Caprese with chicken. Burrata and tomatoes and basil. Looked amazing. We will stop here again. read more

I can't believe Elko NV has a 5 star restaurant in town this is the kinda place you have in Los Angeles at Vegas my rib eye steak was cooked perfectly service was great and price was right for what I received I couldn't be happier. read more

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This place was a really nice find while on the road. It has a varied menu, and my husband and I were both reasonably happy with our respective orders (the duck and the spaghetti). It's not elegant - the decor has the feel of a neighborhood bar - but it was friendly and comfortable. read more

Spent a few days out in the wilds of Elko visiting family. I had not been out this way in a really long time and I have to admit, Elko has come a long way since my last visit. We went to Luciano's for dinner and I was skeptical as we arrived. I was, I have to say, blown away. The prawn and scallop pasta was really, really good. The sauce was great and the pasta not over or under cooked. The prawns were cooked to perfection and delicious. My husband had the Cajun prawn dish and said it ranks up there with the best he's ever had. The portions could be a tad bigger, but from what we had and saw other people having, that's kind of nitpicking really. My brother in law had the pesto burger and raved about it. I would normally scoff at a burger in an Italian restaurant but it did look great. The service was good and the staff was very nice and personable. That is probably the most shocking thing about my visit based off my previous experience in Elko was how friendly everyone was and the effort put in to make our visit enjoyable. The bartender and our server were very nice and chatty and seemed to genuinely be enjoying their work even though it was a bit busy. If you're out in the Eastern part of Nevada and want a nicer dinner, this is the place to go. read more

I have been to this place 3 times till now, recently I had Lobster Ravioli it was mind blowing. I LOVED IT. Service is always prompt and friendly, I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Luciano's - Italian Near Me - Elko, Nevada

Wow! Phenomenal service! Everyone that worked there seemed to love their job. We were seated immediately. The food came out in a perfectly orderly fashion. Warm, crusty bread first. Then well-portioned caesar side-salads. And finally, our entrees. I ordered the creamy artichoke ravioli. It was heavenly! The Alfredo sauce was perfect. The ravioli's were cooked al dente. I'd definitely recommend it. My husband tried to order the chicken piccata. But they were out of it. Too bad! Instead, he ordered the seafood risotto. He didn't finish it. It's the first time I've ever seen him leave food on his plate. The dish was just too sickly-sweet. It's a real shame they were out of the piccata. The ladies restroom was pretty gross. But the positives: my meal, and our fantastic server- far outweighed the negative at this restaurant. read more

Went in for dinner and received the best surprise in Elko, NV. I assumed the food would be just OK. I was wrong! I had the freshly made artichoke ravioli in a cream sauce. Just delicious and fresh. My colleague had the lobster ravioli, which she raved about. The icing on the cake was the service. Every member of the staff went out of their way to meet our dining needs. The even bent over backwards trying to help me locate a local vendor for a product I was looking to purchase. Te owner and the waitress called 4 different vendors trying to help me out... just because!! What a great menu, staff, and warm hospitality! read more

"Oh emmm Gee!!! This place was so yummy...!" Those were the words straight out of my friend Zachs mouth... This place was delish. Zach and I invited our friend Devin tonight to dinner and whoa lemme say this place was top 5 in Elko! I had the Tasmanian salmon dish which was top 5 salmon dishes I've had in my life! There was enough risotto on the dish to feed Elko! Devin And Zach shared a cup of Lobster bisque as an appetizer, which Devin said was satisfying and creamy... He's one for texture if you know what I mean! Anywho... The Caesar salad was different then any other place, but still a great salad. Zach likes a good tossed (ceased) salad from time to time! Since Devin and Zach are meat lovers (no pun intended) they ordered the Grilled Rib Eye steak... I don't think I saw Devin chew... It was that good! All in all Devin and Zach enjoyed themselves... Even after dinner too!... Because we went to Coldstone next door! Take a trip to Luciano's while you're in Elko, you won't be disappointed! TOP QUOTES AFTER DINNER "Boooyaaaa Boys!"~ Devin "That meal was lee-git dudes!"~ Zach read more

We were just traveling through and so happy we ate at Luciano's. The food was high quality, delicious and extremely reasonably priced. My friend said it was the best spaghetti and meatballs he ever had (and he's eaten a lot of spaghetti and meatballs). read more

Great meal in Elko - even better than a certain famous Basque restaurant we ate at the night before. Lobster bisque, stuffed sole with truffle risotto were truly delicious. Very friendly service. Reasonably priced. Good bar and wine selection. You must eat here if you have a few nights in Elko. read more

Luciano's - Stuffed sole on zucchini and truffle risotto - fantastic! - Italian Near Me - Elko, Nevada

Stayed in Elko passing through on way back to Sacramento. Wasn't in the mood for more burgers and beef and this Italian restaurant had good reviews. You need to go! Wine by glass- a local to Sacramento wine - Terra d'oro Sangiovese. Other good selections and a good beer selection too- local and others. Had the Grilled asparagus and lobster almond and delicious sauce appetizer-unbelievably delicious! Also had the Aglio e Olio-very tasty. Great friendly service all around. I was there alone - sat at a table and spoke to a few friendly Nevadans - the one had an amazing looking lamb shank on the creamiest looking mashed potatoes I've ever seen. A must stop if you're looking for a quality local meal in Elko. read more

Luciano's - Italian Near Me - Elko, Nevada

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The food was tasty, BUT the entrées were stingy on the ingredients; I.e., I ordered the Eggplant Parm in which the eggplant was cut so thin it was almost indistinguishable from the crusty coating! My husband ordered the Chicken Alfredo which had FOUR bite-sized pieces of chicken! The bread served with the meal was cold. That being said, Luciano's appeared to be a fairly popular eatery. We were sadly disappointed; we travel this route of I-70 frequently, chose to stay in Elko this time and had hoped we'd found a soon-to-be- favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, not so! read more

Taylor was amazing! Very friendly and attentive :). Food was wonderful . What a great chef!

What a GREAT dinner!! Shawna was an incredible waitstaff supported by many fine people on the team! Wild mushroom ravioli and eggplant Parmesan were both outstanding. A nice glass of wine with house salad read more

After wanting to try this place since I arrived in Elko, I finally went here for dinner with my husband and father-in-law. This place is amazing! It was the best chicken piccata I have ever had! There was an abundance of capers which is what makes chicken piccata what it is supposed to be. Each entree also comes with bread and a salad. The dressing on the salad is really good and the are many good veggies in it! They have an extensive wine list as well with some really good glasses for a good price. I really want to try this place for lunch as well sometime, but I would definitely go back here again and again. Oh, the service was also amazing! I didn't feel like I spent any time waiting between the appetizers, salad, and entree. Overall, they definitely deserve five stars! read more

An oasis in the high desert. After months of covid shutdown in Northern California I could not imagine a better return to eating out than this pleasant surprise behind my hotel. What a nice menu and genuine impressions of the classics. And very nice people and a surprisingly awesome wine list. I am grateful to have spent time here. read more

Wow. My father and I had an incredible meal here on our way through town on a road trip. We were blown away by the extensive menu. There are so many creative dishes with lots of fresh seafood options. Next time we come through Elko we will definitely be dining here again! read more

Luciano's - The lobster ravioli is so rich and delicious. I could barely finish it, but couldn't bare leaving a single bite behind! - Italian Near Me - Elko, Nevada

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Very disappointed Salad is just cut lettuce and brown at the edges to boot. Eggplant lasagna 3 layers with second being two slices of eggplant and it was cool/ wondering how they heated it up: not in the oven I'm guessing Will not recommend or be back And they want a 15% and higher tip.. outrageous read more

It was a very pleasant surprise to find this place after hours of driving through Nevada. Luciano himself is the Chef and he prepared a very good meal. We had the salmon salad and the shrimp scampi and both dishes were delicious and very well presented. For desert I ordered the creme brûlée which was also surprisingly tasty. The service was very friendly and the meal did not take long. Overall a great meal. read more

Luciano's - Italian Near Me - Elko, Nevada

We arrived after a 12 hour drive on our way from Denver to California. We weren't expecting much from this unassuming Italian restaurant, but were in for a surprise. The entrance from the street opens directly into the bar, which was lined with patrons on the Sat night we arrived. We were informed of a 15 minute wait to be seated and it turned out to be pretty accurate. The waitress was attentive but not hovering. I ordered lamb and my wife ordered the Wild Salmon dinner. Both were served over a bed of risotto and both dinners were of excellent quality. I preferred the mushroom risotto that came with the Salmon, but the lamb was so tender and the quantity was more than adequate, such that we really couldn't finish it all. Overall, the service was great and the food was excellent. Dinner came with salad and bread. The only real downside was the noise level in the dining room was very high making it difficult to converse. Overall, a surprisingly nice experience considering Elko is not much more than a wide spot in the road! read more

What a pleasant surprise!. Had a great meal while recently passing through Elko. The decor is very cool in a relaxed way with nice artwork throughout. Service was friendly and first rate and the food was VERY GOOD. We had a steak and pasta. Both dishes were well prepared, and flavorful. read more

2nd time I have eaten here and it is just as amazing as the first!! You can't go wrong with what you order. Luke is one amazing Chef!! Last night I ordered the Shrimp and Chicken pasta.... breathe taking. Along with a bottle of the Rock Pile Red Zin. Excellent!! But you can't forget the Dessert.... Mousse is a must and Espresso to top it off. Go and enjoy!! read more

Enjoyed the Caprese salad last evening. An interesting touch was the addition of avocado. I also had the crab cakes paired the Conundrum white blend. The cakes were rich and wonderful. The service was very attentive. I will return. F read more

Unbelievable! This was my FAVORITE restaurant in Elko...hence the on point previous review. However, came for a reserved 12 person birthday party and it was ... unbelievable. Understanding that covid has restrictions on sitting more than 6 to a table, we asked that we used the empty room, that could also seat 2 tables of 6 so we weren't loud and disruptive to other guest. The waitress was incredibly rude and it, unfortunately, was not the first time I've witnessed her have a tantrum while dining there. She preceded to back and caused a huge issue that could have easily been prevented. Owner came out and was definitely not in deescalate mode. He did not want to hear a single word from myself nor anyone else at the table, repeating the covid restrictions which I am very well informed of and understanding of. I get it,, people have bad days, especially during these trying times but as a small business owner it might be wise to set an example to your staff regarding POSITIVE customer service not condone bad business. read more

Just passing through Elko and came across this restaurant. Victoria is probably the hardest working bartender in town. Good cocktails and the food is very nice. I had the salmon salad. Nicely done salmon (just a bit of crunch but not over or undercooked.). Good mix of ingredients including candies walnuts and generous avocado slices. Tasty dressing on the side. The calamari is also just right. I finished with the dark chocolate mousse. Wow. A chocolate explosion with a secret dark chocolate heart. Yum. It's large so some is coming home with me. They are also very accommodating. My bar mate wanted the creme brûlée but with chocolate on top. No problem! It was delicious and came with a drizzle of chocolate on top. If I pass through Elko again, I will stop here. read more

Went here for dinner last night. A nice place very clean with a friendly staff. I had the raviolis with supposed to be meat sauce. The actual sauce was pretty good but the meat were chunks of like meat balls cut up in it. I did not like that. My wife had a pasta dish that was pretty good also. We had the house cab for wine and the entree came with a salad. Next time I would try the basque at the Star Hotel. read more

I Yelped Elko's finest restaurants and found Luciano to be #1. After a 5 hour trip, we were so ready for a fine cooked meal. However, when we got to Luciano we were denied service because there was a big reception that night. Moral of the story, call! read more

First time in Elko and decided to have lunch here! Amazing lobster ravioli! Our waitress was a dream and took great care. Amazing experience read more

I was quite disappointed with the food! I had the Alfredo With no chicken which they charged the full price Of the dinner. The Alfredo tasted like paste. I asked for extra garlic and there hardly any garlic. My husband had the lasagna and said it was good! The bartender was friendly! However I will not be back! read more

I have yet to sit down to a meal in the dining room of this establishment, but as a new transplant to the town of Elko I have had the chance to experience Luciano's sitting at the bar with a quick appetizer and a soda water and then the other night in the bar area with my espresso and eggplant Parmesan (I am a teatollar but am impressed with the beer selection as a cicerone certified holder, and as I was a sommelier in my last life not so impressed with the wine selections). The service that I received from the bartenders, first Emily and then Kayleigh was impressed upon me very well, they are knowledgeable and experienced and it shows. The food, however, I have found to be difficult to match the service that was provided. My asparagus appetizer was under sauced and the asparagus was soggy my first time in. The second time in Luciano's upon ordering eggplant Parmesan a very basic underdressed Caesar salad was brought and almost immediately followed by an extremely dry slice of eggplant atop well sauced angel hair pasta. I sent the dish back asking for a fresher piece of eggplant and did not think I would have to ask for new pasta, the angel hair was not al dente to say the least, continuing with the theme of sogginess. Because I already complained about the eggplant I thought better than to send it back and picked around the soggy mess, paid for my espresso and dish and left feeling "moreish." read more