The best meal I have had in a good while. Wow! Compliments to the chef and all the supporting staff. We absolutely loved our waitress. We were a large party but she got all of our orders by memory and got it all right too! The food was delicious everyone was raving I had the crab cakes and a side of mashed potato. PLEASE SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT. Holy cow I could've licked the lemon crème brûlée cup clean if I wasn't so full. Thank you again for a wonderful meal. read more

Worth the drive, wait, whatever. Lucilla was an experience and we loved every little morsel of food. It's been totally revamped from the last restaurant in this location. Beautiful muted tones & v romantic vibes inside. We were sat quickly and couldn't believe how packed the place was. Bread and wine to start. Good selection and a decent beer selection. Menu is small but has plenty of options for veggies and meat lovers alike. I had the sweet grass dairy chicken. 10/10 y'all - rich flavors without being overkill. Perfectly cooked green beans. KB has the vinegar chicken with collards. Super tasty, but would have given me heartburn in 5 seconds lolol. Presentation was nice, vinegar chicken was a weeeee bit hard to not be messy with. For the vibe and quality of food, we couldn't believe how reasonable it was. With wine and a tip, we were out the door for $60~. Only con - it gets a bit loud. Plenty of parking, wine was good, waitress was great! We'll be back!! read more

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Excellent service, amazing food every time. We haven't been seated outside yet but I would like to try their patio. Wish they still had brunch! read more

What a diamond in the rough! I drove past this place a few times without noticing it there, tucked away behind Ross. The first time I stopped by for lunch, I had the Lucilla salad with grilled chicken. It was fresh and delicious. Also, I loved the wine list. I knew I would be back. The second time was during lunch once again with my husband. We started with the oysters. They were fried oh so delicately. Then we had two mouthwatering sandwiches. His was the special fried chicken sandwich with slaw. I went for the burger with manchego cheese and bacon. It didn't disappoint. The pickled green tomato on it was EVERYTHING! Well... it was everything until I had the chocolate cupcake with nutella icing in front of me. Friendly service and good food. It was the perfect lunch date! read more

Lucilla - Fried oysters, Albariño, and a Golden Ale. - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Lovely ambiance and food, great date spot with good wine list and plenty of options. Would definitely go back.

Great authentic New Orleans food! I was in town from Chicago and most restaurants close early around 8:30 in Tallahassee on Sundays. After being rejected from another restaurant, I came to Lucilla and they graciously asked the kitchen if they could accommodate me and they did! The food was amazing! My family is from Nawlins so my standards are high and Lucilla did a great job on meeting my expectations! read more

The food here is so tasty. I especially love the sticky toffee pudding dessert if you can go when they have it. Everything I've had here has been delicious. Great service and atmosphere. read more

Excellent meal and attentive service. The filet was outstanding, perfectly prepared and deliciously paired with the whipped potatoes, asparagus and Brussel sprouts. read more

Such good food from apps to dessert. Great atmosphere for dine in but also delicious for take out. The green hill chicken is my favorite but the grouper St Charles is equally good. Small but delicious menu. read more

This used to be one of the best restaurants in town. Now they nickel and dime you and are decreasing portions over and over again which means we find a new place. First they increased the corkage fee from $10 to $20 and now charge a cake cutting fee of $20 and bread used to be included but now $10 for a table of 4. Other fees they didn't divulge until the bill comes. Chef you have lost us. Many better choices that don't nickle and dime you. read more

I went here about a week ago and it was amazing. Admittedly the outside of the building does not look the best the inside is gorgeous and sets a wonderful soft light dinning scene. The food is plated gorgeously you almost feel bad for eating it. The taste is unheard of both of their chicken dishes are amazingly tender you barley need a knife with a fantastic sear to them. Their grouper Saint Charles is something else it's an incredible dish with crab and grouper but has little to no fish taste and every bite makes you feel like your in a cabin at the beach. This place offers an affordable prices for a lovely date night. It's the same price as table 23 and others of that quality but instead of it being stunning view they have stunning food read more

I am a trial lawyer that was in town for a week and a half to try a case. On the first day, Chef Joseph was one of the potential jury members. Although he didn't make it onto the jury, I liked the way he spoke of his restaurant and how worried he was over its operation (buying product during the day, etc) So, that night, after the jury was picked, my team and I popped in for dinner and what a delight. I dined at Lucilla three times that week. I cannot recommend it enough. My team ate a variety of the main courses and all described them as absolutely delicious. I am a bolognese fan so the first night I tried the pasta bolognese. The sauce ranks as some of the best sauce I have ever had (I travel a lot so that is saying something) and the portion was huge. Expect to take some home for lunch the following day. On the next two occasions, I had mom's chicken. A comfort food dish if there ever was one. A chicken breast with just a hint of vinegar to the flavor next to creamy mashed potatoes, collard greens with a touch of heat to them, all on a shallow layer of gravy so none of the food swims in it. My trial lawyer partner (my daughter) had the chicken pot pie which presented in a manner none of us expected. She described it as deconstructed and every bite melted in her mouth. She smiled every time she took a bite. Lucilla is in an old Pizza Hut and getting in will get harder as the word spreads of how fantastic the food is. I would recommend white table cloths to up the ambiance. Wine list is decent. Service was very friendly and prompt. No hovering but wait staff close by if you needed something. If you asked me to look into a crystal ball, Lucilla will go places in the Tallahassee restaurant scene. Overall, food is 9/10 on flavor, 7/10 on presentation, 10/10 on portions (may be too much if there is such a thing), 8/10 on wait staff and 6/10 on wine selection. If I lived in Tallahassee, Lucilla would be a weekly stop for me and my family. I highly recommend it to you. read more

I absolutely love Lucilla's. The grilled cheese and tomato soup is wonderful. Good wine selection. GREAT service. I also love the crab cakes. Yummy salad (get the dressing on the side). Best thing is the atmosphere. Not much from the outside, but inside feels lovely and intimate. And the patio is perfect. read more

Tried them for Sunday brunch and I will return. Oysters as an appetizer and they fried perfectly (not over fried, hard and flavorless), the meatloaf resembles filet mignon at first glance, obviously I would have preferred a slab! The shrimp & grits had a tad too much breading but were still good. The stone grits are creamy, service was great and they are a welcomed addition to the Tally food scene. read more

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What a nice surprise. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside, but the inside is cozy. Everyone was friendly. I heard them say they have wine and beer but I opted for unsweet tea. I had the oyster appetizer which was very good. I chose the salmon and it was perfectly done as requested, medium, and I really enjoyed it. The bread was amazing. It had just a hint of Rosemary and the perfect crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. If I nitpick a little music would have been nice, if only to not hear the somewhat loud conversation of a nearby table. But all in all, everything was lovely. I can't wait to go back! read more

Good food and even better service. They had several people serving the whole dining area. So someone was always checking on the taste of your food, refilling drinks and very attentive. Not just one person assigned to your table! read more

Lucilla - Cajun pasta with shrimp and peppers. Large serving size! - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Had a (smothered) pork chop. It was out of this world. Be prepared for very intense flavor. 10/10 will be back again. read more

Lucilla - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Somebody sure knows what they're doing. I have not had a better meal in Tallahassee in all my decades here. And Dylan made sure that we had a wonderful experience. The spicy shrimp on greens was fantastic, the chai cupcake with cardamom icing was maybe the best dessert I've ever eaten in my life, and even the bread and butter was great. I did not get pictures of the main courses, but the filet mignon melted in our mouths, and the snapper with crab meat and crisp sweet potato shavings was also terrific. read more

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Don't let the exterior appearance or location of the place deter you, once inside you'll realize you are in a special place. The service was excellent and food was amazing. We had the oysters, crab cakes, vinegar chicken and Grouper St. Charles, all were beautifully presented and delicious. Go, you won't be disappointed! read more

It's like a bit of NOLA in Tallytown. I highly recommend Lucilla. The food was utterly amazing. I had the shrimp and grits which was seasoned up with some andouille and in a lovely tomato based sauce. YUM! My cohorts had the Grouper with these crazy sweet potato swirls. The presentation was gorgeous. The portions where ginormous. Oh and dessert. . .get dessert! If you're in Tallahassee--make sure you stop here for dinner. read more

Great comfort food. Always sure to stop by when in Tally. Service is great. Plates are shareable.

I invited my staff for a Holiday Dinner at Lucilla, and we absolutely loved this restaurant. I have e-mailed for reservation several days ahead and it was confirmed within the hour via returned e-mail. This was my first visit at Lucilla, our table was ready when we arrived, we were seated promptly and our server arrived shortly. The ambiance was very welcoming, I enjoyed the intimate lightning and the black and white print of Tallahassee at the entrance. The menu had great variety of delicious selections and we all enjoyed our dinner. I would definitely recommend Lucilla. read more

Lucilla - Seared salmon - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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This is an awesome place and a must go to if you are in Tallahassee for any reason whatsoever. You have to make a reservation unless it's an off night or a weird time. I've been here twice and both times have been spectacular the food is terrific the staff is awesome and the ambience is very welcoming. Had a appetizer of bruschetta and watermelon which is a really weird combination but turned out fantastic and did everything else. Make sure you go here at least once when you're in Tallahassee read more

The most romantic dinner in Tallahassee. Food is incredible. Go-to date night spot. Our special place. Shh - don't tell anyone. read more

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This place was fantastic! Lovely intimate restaurant, warm atmosphere made by the decor and the service staff. We had no reservation and was told it would be a 15-20 minute wait. As we waited, we were given water and a small appetizer while we waited! Our entrees were great! Filet mignon and shrimp, scallops, and grits. Wine delicious! My favorite dessert- bread pudding made with croissants, was really good, except for too many almonds. Great meal for my daughter's 17th birthday. It was a highlight of our visit to Tallahassee! read more

Lucilla - Shrimp, scallops, and grits! Never had it prepared this way. - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Delicious meal and wonderful service. Ambience was very romantic. Strongly recommend this restaurant.

Excellent experience. Pleasant staff. (Even when I spilt my drink). We began the meal with the pimento cheese fritters based on recommendations. The peach glaze was a great addition and they felt light, not heavy. We appreciated that the wine/beer list included unique choice. The warm goat cheese and wedge salads were good as well. We enjoyed our main dishes. We strongly recommend the butterscotch pots de creme! The brownie was also good. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is wonderful and the menu offers a lovely cheese board (that's our jam!) along with fish and vegetarian dishes. If you haven't been to Lucille's you're missing out. Skip the typical chain restaurants! Eat local and enjoy good food and service. read more

I came to Lucilla on a Valentine's date and it was a romantic and cute place. I had reservations for 9pm since they were pretty well booked. Upon arrival we only had to wait maybe 5 minutes before our table was ready. It is a dimly lit place for a candle dinner. There was plenty of people in the restaurant and seating was along the walls and in the center of the room. We were seated kind of in the middle of the room and it felt like we were on display for everyone so it took a bit away from the romance. Still the ambiance is calm and relaxing. The waitress was very informative of the menu and surprisingly very patient due to the occasion. Started off with a bottle of wine and proceeded to order our food. Pimiento Cheese Fritters were our appetizer. These were decently sized and had a great texture. The bourbon peach glaze had a nice sweetness to compliment the cheese. For my main I had the Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Paella. I rarely eat vegetarian meals and I probably could have added chicken or shrimp, but I really enjoyed the flavors of this. It was also a surprisingly large portion! Lots of quinoa, but I really liked the mushrooms with the saffron kick. My friend had the Herb Crusted Salmon and when I tried a bite I thought it was cooked really good too. I was too full to order dessert, but the hummingbird cake was definitely a possibility. Overall for what we ordered it was great and I only paid about $50 for my half of the bill. I would definitely recommend Lucilla for a date night and I am curious about their brunch. 4.5/5 Stars read more

Hubby and I ordered cheese fritz and wedge salad before our entrees. They were both excellent. I got the green hill chicken. It was good... hubby ordered the fish. The place was clean and service ok. Food was overpriced read more

One of the hidden gems of Tallahassee. Absolutely amazing food with unmatched service (thanks Anna!). I don't think our drinks ever got below half-full. Perfect for an anniversary, Mother's Day lunch, or even just a Thursday night. We recommend the Pimento Cheese Fritters, Fried Oysters, Herb-Crusted Salmon, Shrimp-Scallop Grits, Grouper St. Charles, and a nutella brownie to top it off. I have high standards for food and service, and I am happy to say that Lucilla is in a league of its own. I will be going back again soon. read more

Great food, service, staff...don't skip the dessert menu! Quaint restaurant with amazing home cooked meal vibes!

Do not let the location or exterior of the building fool you!!! Lucilla is a quaint and beautiful restaurant with delicious food! The cuisine is mid to high end, with elegant details in presentation but you still get a boatload of fries. With appetizers, entrees and dessert and tip, my husband and I spent about $90, to give you an idea of what you're looking at. I didn't get to take a picture of the butterscotch pot we had for dessert but it was lovely and delicious. Service was excellent as well. Highly recommend the brûlée grapefruit and the dessert. Fantastic birthday lunch. read more

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Get past that this amazing restaurant is in a converted Pizza Hut and you'll be in for a truly glorious experience. Between the service and the exceptional food you'll be taken away to true gourmet. The possibilities are unlimited with this group of pros at every position. read more

Lucilla - Goat cheese salad. - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I would look forward to visit my daughter at school just to eat here. The food doesn't disappoint however my last visit ...OMG it smelt like a public bathroom and I brought a friend with me so I was very embarrassed by it after raving about this place. My food took very long as well. So sad as I'm not sure I'll return now. read more

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I enjoyed this place. Cons: the food is fresh. I felt I was having really curated and fresh dishes and a bit different from the same old menu everyone has in town. I had a salmon on spinach and potatoes with a red sauce. The red sauce could be removed. I felt I would have been just happy with the spinach and salmon. Their bruschetta with shrimp is a must! I could just eat that. And their fresh warm bread is delicious! Seriously delicious! Cons: a bit strange their set up and decor. The light fixtures are nice but you are sitting in a big room and seems odd. You can tell it was probably an old Pizza Joint venue converted into a restaurant. read more

Sometimes I wish Yelp was on a 10 scale because Lucilla deserves a 10/10. I don't have a single thing to complain about. Calamari and smoked duck breast made for amazing appetizers. They were more than capable on their own but the mix of sauces added to the calamari and the unexpectedly delicious side salad for the duck gave them that extra oomph necessary for a mouthwatering appetizer. I chose the andouille stuffed chicken with creole hollandaise for my entree and nothing about it disappointed. The whipped potatoes on the side melted in your mouth. Key lime creme brûlée alongside lucky goat coffee provided for the perfect desert. Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic ambience. Take that special someone here for your next fancy dinner, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant in Tallahassee. The unique combinations of seafood and farm food provide a variety of flavors anyone can enjoy. The Snapper is the headliner that won't leave you disappointed. Make sure to save room for dessert as the my boast a Key Lime Creme brûlée that will leave you begging for the recipe. This is a must visit restaurant you can't pass up at and great price. read more

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It was both Godson Matt and my birthday weekend celebration. He and his Mom came up from Tampa to continue our annual joint birthday celebration. We asked some friends where they'd suggest us having a "nice" dinner. Lucilla is one friends favorite. Her comment was "the place is small and old, but the food is fantastic!". We decided to give it a try and made a reservation for Saturday eve. We arrived at 5:45pm for our 6pm reservation. The building appears to be an old Pizza Inn or Pizza Hut - painted Gray. Sandwiched between a Domino's and Lindy's. We went to the door - it was locked - an indication that when they open at 6, it means 6. At 6 several other cars were waiting and the parties made there way into the lobby. Apparently one of the parties was going to be for 10 so the Chef and server were hustling to set it up while the rest of us waited. They sat a party of 4, then a party of 2 appeared and were told "your table is ready" and they went and sat themselves. Server asked if we had a reservation, yes I gave her our name and we were shown to a table. This process seemed somewhat disorganized. We were presented menus and as Chef came by we asked "what must have items should we order?". He suggested house smoked duck breast and the fried oysters. A little leery of oysters in June my wife asked where they were from - Texas and Louisiana we were told. Server advised we should also try Pimento Cheese bites. We ordered all 3 items as apps. Duck breast and oysters - outstanding!!!! Nice sweet smoke on the duck. Oysters were juicy, crunchy and golden brown. We ordered glasses of wine. All were reasonably priced. Entrees were: Grouper w lemon butter, sweet potato ribbons, mashed taters, crab pecans. Salmon w lemon butter Shrimp/scallops n grits. Nice n cheesy Fried oysters - Fried green tomatoes Presentations are outstanding. As we eat with our eyes, the food looks great. Everything was cooked perfectly. Accompanying sides were good. I didn't care for the crab pecans. Felt they should have been toasted, chopped and mixed w the crabmeat vs whole halves scattered with very little crab. Desserts were awesome - we ordered 3. The favorite was the warm gingerbread. It was killer!!! Moist, molasses, ginger flavor. The butterscotch Pot au feu was also delish. Rich creamy silky butterscotch! This restaurant could be a 5star had the opening disorganization been averted and the scattering of lifeless pecans as an accompaniment to my grouper. Total bill for 4 including tip was $280. read more

Delicious! Only the 2nd time we've eaten inside a restaurant since March 2020. Every dish we ordered was perfect. My son enjoyed the steak, the herb crusted snapper was perfect, and husband enjoyed his pasta. We appreciated that tables were spaced and staff wore masks. read more