Not as familiar with restaurants in Tallahassee but this was a great find. Excellent service. Food was phenomenal. Had the paradise sangria and miso salmon. I subbed mashed potatoes and collard greens for my sides. Greens were spicy and not my cup of tea but the rest of it was excellent. Hidden gem! Must try. read more

Lucilla - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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"Bubbles Sunday" at Lucilla. Chef Joseph has done it again. Perfect pairings of sparkling wines and delicious dishes. When I read the email announcing tonight's Chef's dinner, we couldn't resist. No one, and I mean NO ONE, can fry an oyster better than Chef. Perched atop a great classic--deviled egg with bacon bits--the oyster was tender with a light batter-fried coating. Chef's duckfat cornbread drizzled with just the right amount of avocado butter provided the perfect podium on which two blackened shrimp lightly dusted with a hint of subtle spices rested. If you know me, you know I don't like my food to hurt me, and this dish met my requirements with a whisper of, "Here I am." Now, my hubby doesn't like anything with coffee, so he was worried about the hickory smoked chicken with espresso molasses BBQ sauce. However, he admitted the sauce didn't have any hint of coffee and, in fact, it was a delicious complement to the chicken. As for the pancetta Mac 'n' Cheese, its creamy cheesiness balanced out the smokiness of the chicken. Chef Joseph often offers one of his Pot de Crème varieties to finish a meal. I always look forward to them. Tonight's Pineapple White Chocolate version was a perfect finish to a perfect dining experience. Sparkling wines and summer--the perfect pairing. Even more perfect when you are enjoying them with a fabulous meal at Lucilla. read more

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We came here for my father in laws birthday dinner, and it's a very small, intimate dining experience. Service could be better, we got seated at 5:30 and didn't leave till like 7. Food was good, nothing too fancy. Apps were better than main courses. Extensive wine list. Overall, worth the visit once. read more

Lucilla - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Perfect spot for a date night. The lighting is soft and romantic, and the small number of tables gives it a cozy, private feel. The chef's menu is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. There are good vegetarian choices too, and the grouper is a standout. Service is top-notch from start to finish. read more

Lucilla - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

It's an "ok" eatery, limited menu and limited service. Salad was good but the stuffed flounder was something I would not reorder. No Ambiance, tight parking. read more

We went to celebrate a special birthday. The food was good and the atmosphere made for a casual vibe which was nice because we had kids with us. The service was surprisingly slow considering we had one of the first booked tables of the evening and our drinks didn't arrive until after our appetizers so that was a little disappointing. The server was super forgetful and we had to keep reminding him of things such as taking away dishes since we had a full table. I feel like servers should be aware of these kinds of things. We even had a side dish of veggies that were forgotten and should have came with our entrée. Overall, we probably wouldn't go back and try a different spot but we came since the reviews were fantastic. A few of us at the table are Yelp Elite members and maybe our standards are a little bit higher for restaurants with these reviews. Parking was easy and the staff was kind but it was one too many delays in service that really hindered our experience. read more

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My friend and I had a nice Thursday night dinner here. Lucilla doesn't look like much from the outside, but it has a nice ambiance inside. Our server was attentive and super friendly. We ordered the pimento cheese fritters for an appetizer and those were very yummy. For our entrees, I got the mushroom and eggplant pasta and my friend got the bronzed grouper. The grouper was better than the pasta in my opinion. We got the pineapple pound cake for dessert, which was definitely sweet and dense. You could taste that butter! I'd like to go back to try one of their wine pairing dinners! read more

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Go! Delicious food. Flavors are all there. Lots of options, fresh ingredients , and nice staff. I want to go back for sure. read more

Lucilla - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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We went to Lucilla without a reservation and the hostess graciously sat us at the last available table. I started with one of their canned beers and my fiancé got a sweet tea and Prosecco. They have a great variety of beers and wines that we liked. We ordered the pimiento cheese fritters which came with a mango glaze and were delicious! The appetizer came as fast as we finished them! For dinner, I ordered the special which was some kind of snapper with mashed potatoes and sweet potato ribbons. The overall meal was good, but the plate was overwhelmed with the sweet potato ribbons which took away from the flavor. My fiancé ordered a chicken dish which he said was very delicious! Our main courses took a while to come out, but it was a busy night, so we completely understood! All in all, exceptional dinner! read more

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Went to Lucilla on Christmas Eve and it was so great! Nice place, great service and really good food! We started with pimento cheese fritters with bourbon peach glaze. Very good! We all had fish, 2 of us the grouper, 1 blackened mahi, and 1 miso salmon. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted outstanding! We had the lemon crème brûlée which was very good, but the toffee white chocolate brownie with the salted caramel sauce whipped cream was the star of the dessert show! We also saw a local celebrity there! They only have beer and wine, but we had a delicious grapefruit wine spritzer. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Pimiento Cheese Fritters Food was good, however I wasn't a fan of either of the desserts. I didn't like the pumpkin pie crème brûlée at all, but the bread pudding was alright. Took my fiancé here for his birthday and we had a reservation but when we got there is was super loud inside I guess because they were full and it's a small space so I asked if we could sit outside thankfully there were tables available cause it was so loud I'd probably have to yell across the table to be heard. My steak was a little undercooked but still good. Pretty expensive for portion size but that's any fancy spot in Tallahassee. read more

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It's very bland, too much arugula on stuff. Service was nice though. Not enough space, very close to other people.

I have never been to Lucilla, although I've heard great things over the years. My party of 6 was sat promptly on a Friday night after making a reservation. I would encourage to email for a reservation, trying to get someone over the phone was a bit tricky. The food and service was stellar. The atmosphere was quaint. Depending on where you sit you can look directly into the kitchen. That may not be for everyone, so just FYI. I had the grouper and it was soooo good! The mashed potatoes were among the best I've ever had. I didn't love the pecans on the dish. But overall very enjoyable. Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well. My husband had the salmon, I think he felt it was overpriced for what it was. But this is a fine dining restaurant. My gf had a pasta dish which I think I liked. I also always appreciate a good warm bread basket. Our waitress was attentive and delightful. I'm still sticking to knocking off a star for maskless/gloveless wait staff. read more

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We came to visit a local university and saw the reviews for Lucilla...based on the 5 stars we had to stop by. This is a small and quaint restaurant with super friendly servers. The menu is small and straight to the point. We ordered the bread for two, crab cakes, shrimp/grits, along with the miso salmon. All were presented beautifully and tasted amazing! Can't wait to go back! read more

Lucilla - Miso Salmon - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Please update your website. I arrived 20 min early (not your fault) and the restaurant is closed!! read more

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One of Floridas best restaurants! Chef owner Joseph always goes out of his way to please. The kids love this place so much that they've even made cookies for the Chef. If you love really good food with impeccable service don't miss this hidden GEM. read more

We came for Mother's Day lunch and each dish was perfectly crafted and the service was top notch. We will be back!

Lucilla is one of the best restaurants in Tallahassee. The vibe is very nice while being upscale. The servers were incredibly friendly and attentive. Finally, the food came out so amazing that my date and I started laughing. (Get the chicken fried pork chops!!) read more

Yum! My mouth still sings when I think of our meals here. Our dinner started with a basket of warm bread. I ordered the Shrimp, Scallops, and Grits which was served in a rather large bowl with a spoon. I knew immediately that the generous portion was more than I could comfortably consume so I requested a container and set aside a full half portion, which was enough for lunch for two the next day. My husband ordered the Green Hill Chicken with sautéed spinach, and mashed potatoes. Another winner. Everything here was 5 stars and we enjoyed a more sophisticated dining experience than most restaurants offer. read more

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Service was excellent and the food was too, can't wait to go back . It is a great place and a great addition to tally.

I had high hopes for Lucilla that were sadly not met. The ambiance was nice and the service was wonderful. Food was a let down. It took a long time to come out. We came at dinner time on a Sunday. For apps, we had the crab cakes and the pimento bites. The crab cakes were above average, but not excellent. The pimento bits were ok, but nothing to rave about. I had the green hill chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly. The spinach had a nice flavor. The mashed potatoes were one step above cafeteria grade. No cream, barely any butter, no garlic. Just bland. Overall very disappointed in this dish. Overall I'm not in a rush to come back. read more

Came for son's graduation at FSU. Initially, the building is not what you would expect for a nice restaurant- so ignore it. The inside is Cosy. Now, the food is the star. We all chose different dishes. Surprisingly, the pork chop was the winner! Larger portions. Delicious sides. The wait staff was efficient and courteous. Will be back! read more

This place was great. The food was outstanding, all their seafood dishes were terrific, namely the bronze mahi mahi was perfect! Terrific service and great atmosphere, highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

What a little gem! Tallahassee hidden secret. Went on a Friday (Family weekend) with no reservation, and they found the perfect corner table for us after a few minuets wait. Yvette our hostess was just lovely and amazing, attentive but not overly so and she really made such a great impresssion. From the outside, it doesn't look much but the ambience, service and the food were just excellent. We had the fried crab legs, Lucilla salad then the Vinegar chicken which my wife raved about (and she's a foodie), I had the Filet which was cooked to perfection. The veggies (Brussels, collard greens, asparagus were all just perfect) along with the mash. Followed by the bread pudding and crème brûlée. Not only was everything just wonderful, but I have to say I consider it really good value for money for the quality of the food as well. Definitely on our go back list. read more

This excellent restaurant's outer appearance has nothing to do with the inner decor, wonderful food and great service. Lucilla is a must do on the Tallahassee dining out scene. The wine selection is short enough to discuss but long enough to fit every dish and preference. They offer some cocktails and they are fun & unique. The food is always presented beautifully, explained well and yummy. We get every time the pimento cheese balls-so GOOD. However we've tried everything and they are all excellent. Entree wise the St Charles grouper is a very filling portion and uniquely presented. The offerings are mostly fish, seafood or chicken; however they are all so good you won't miss the steak as a choice. The wedge salad like everything else has a little twist - not plain Jane. If you've never been GO and for the rest of us remember it's so worth the extra 10 minute drive. PS they take reservations which I personally love ! read more

This is my go to Tallahassee fine dining restaurant for a truly unique experience. The location is nothing to write home about, but once inside the New Orleans style chef makes you forget all about that. It's southern comfort gourmet! read more

Food was delicious!!!!!!! I am a pescatarian and I had plenty of options to choose from. We went with the crab cakes and the fried oysters for the starter. Next week had the Grouper and the Salmon. I could eat the sweet potato strips as a daily snack!!!! For dessert, we had the croissant bread pudding and pepita pound cake. (Side note, they added a candle because it was my friend's birthday ) I will go again! read more

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I just wrote a review for Lucilla but I mistakenly applied the review to Yelp. Hopefully they will reapply it to Lucille. No time to rewrite but suffice it to say we loved it and will go again as often as possible. Great for a nice date night. One of the very best meals I've had in Tallahassee. read more

Great local food in Tallahassee, had a party of 6 and everyone was happy. Great service, good wine list. We have eaten here 3 different times now, it's a very nice LOCAL restaurant. (only minor thing is the lights are too bright, we asked to move to a different table.) I recommend it to other FSU families looking for good restaurants and everyone who tries it seems to enjoy their meal:) read more

Celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary. Every single thing was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Phenomenal restaurant w super sweet service. A true gem. I've asked my husband if we can come back ASAP. Pimento Cheese Fritters Grouper St Charles (whipped potatoes, crab meat pecans, lemon butter sauce, and sweet potato ribbons. Filet Mignon Medallions (whipped potatoes, Roasted Brussels, and asparagus. Key Lime Creme Brûlée read more

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This restaurant is at the east side of downtown Tallahassee. I got this restaurant through Yelper recommendation from Yelp site. They have interesting menu that you can enjoy. The portion of the food is great. It is plenty for one person. We started with Pimiento Cheese Fritters. It come with 5 pieces. It serve over bourbon peach glaze. The cheese fill has a smooth taste with the crispy crust outside. It is very good. Our entrée are the Snapper St. Charles. And Seared Scottish Salmon. My friend like her dish with the salmon. The snapper pan seared with skin on. This is typical southern way to do it. It was accompanied with whip potatoes smash. The best part is the crab meat sautéed with pecan that surround with the potatoes. The snapper then top with the lemon sauce and pile up with sweet potatoes ribbon. The sweet potatoes was thin cut and fried. It create the beautiful decorations. Service can be a bit fast. Kitchen is slow. But I don't mind if they provide a good dish. read more

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Our favorite restaurant in all of Tallahassee. Delish food and attentive service every time. And their chocolate pot and citrus inspired crème brûlées are worth every calorie! read more

Ate here three nights in a row during a September business trip, and would have happily continued the practice, if my stay was extended. Consider myself fortunate to have found this restaurant (thank you, Yelpers) in a neighborhood of seemingly non-remarkable establishments. In short: Simple, pleasant decor with apparent attention to detail. Friendly, attentive staff. Consistently high-quality food, creatively presented. I particularly enjoyed the three starters that I tried: roasted tomato bisque, the wedge and Lucilla salad. Know that entrée portion sizes are generous. Consider saving room for dessert and try the sticky toffee pudding. (Alas, that pudding past was so consuming that I forgot to take a photo.) Although newly opened in January, this business seems to have already cultivated an enthusiastic customer base. Highly recommended. read more

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At the risk of not being able to get a reservation the next time we want to dine here, I have to say the food was excellent! The oysters were fresh and lightly breaded, the cavatelli with eggplant and mushrooms was perfectly spicy, the snapper with mashed potatoes Let all the flavor shine, but my husband thought could use a little more spice. Jessica was a wonderful server. We will be back soon. read more

We're friends right? Can we talk dessert? I rarely encourage anyone to eat dessert first...especially at a nice restaurant! I'm afraid, however, that if you take a chance and don't order the Key lime creme brûlée first that something could happen...power outage, creme shortage, goose attack, etc. The dragon shrimp with noodles and arugula and a mystery sauce and the warm goat cheese salad with tomato, green beans, artichoke, pecans (I would have liked more pecans), and garlic vinaigrette were very good but the dessert was amazing! I had two quandaries during my visit: 1. Eat the bread warm when the brought it out or eat it with my salad...the salad lost! It is fresh baked on premises but I'm unclear if it is made on premises. 2. Shrimp vs. pimento cheese fritters. Shrimp won but I may have lost because I've been craving pimento cheese fritters and I'm not entirely sure what they are. If I dream about them it will be confirmation that I din not choose wisely. read more

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Delicious food. Very good service. A good selection of wines. Quiet. Have been there a few times and the quality is always consistent.

This place is small but has a private atmosphere to it, great for anniversaries or a special date! That's what me and my man's did for our anniversary. The bread with butter was so good but everything else was somehow even better. I had never tried food so unique. I forgot the exact name of what I got but it was chicken in a vinegar sauce. The presentation was nice too. Great service too, special night to remember. Loved it and will go there again. read more

Lucilla - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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We actually turned around in the parking when looking for this place; it is THAT inconspicuous. We stopped in w no reservations and were lucky to be seated right away. The decor is not the star of the show, nor is it a liability. The service was great (Anna our server was efficient and friendly, with a thorough knowledge of the menu. We started with the Pimento Cheese fritters which came out quickly. Excellent texture and taste. Could easily accomodate 4 people. The boss had the vegetable pasta dish after hearing the next table over rave about it; it did not disappoint (also a very large portion). I had the blackened grouper with crawfish risotto, spinach, and a key lime beurre blanc. Tonight was grouper, but Anna said that the fish is essentially the "fresh catch" so may change day to day. Cooked perfectly. Eveything worked well together. Too uch spinach for me but tat was easily remedied. Two glasses of wine brought the total to just under a C-Note which is a fair value. Great little find (through Yelp); we will be back. read more

The food was delicious, but I called the night before to make reservations there was an answering machine I left a message asking for reservations and never heard back so I assumed we were reserved. We arrived at the restaurant and no reservations we were put in the patio which was okay but not great. I think that if you run a restaurant you should listen to your messages and not inconvenience your patrons. read more

After a recent gathering of Yelp friends here I can see why Lucilla is "Hot and New" on Yelp. There is some culinary creativity going on here worth supporting. Lucilla is located in a former faster food site most recently occupied by Sahara Cafe before they moved to new digs across the street in the Parkway Shopping Center. They have spruced things up some, including the parking lot, but the overall look does not fit the finer dining (and prices) inside. Think Kool Beanz in an old mini mart. There's only so much you can do with a repurposed building. I got to try a variety of food here thanks to everyone's sharing around of appetizers. The fried oysters were superb if a little on the small side. Crispy outside, soft and moist inside, and so tasty with or without sauces. The Bradley's sausage is always good, no matter where you get it, and their version with figs, pecans and duck fat confit added an additional wow factor. They use the "hot" version of Bradley's so be forewarned if you are sensitive. The pimento cheese fritters were also delicious. Crunchy outside and creamy pimento cheese inside can't be beat. My Snapper St. Charles entree was a "nice piece of fish". The fresh snapper sits on a bed of whipped potatoes/crab meat/pecans, is drizzled on top with lemon butter and is topped with thin sweet potato ribbons. Lots of wonderful complimentary tastes going on with the snapper. My wife had the pepper crusted filet mignon (hold the creole bbq demi-glaze please). Although the pepper crust was too spicy for her, she enjoyed the tender, cooked just right, medium rare inside and I got to taste the peppery crust. She really enjoyed the whipped potatoes and asparagus that accompanied the filet as well. We tried the key lime creme brûlée for desert and liked it as well. That enjoyable key lime pie tart and sweet taste came through in the creme brûlée. Service was very attentive, friendly and efficient for our large group. Lucilla is a hit all the way around. I look forward to keeping an eye on their food on Yelp and look forward to our next visit. read more

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