I went for a late lunch and was seated immediately. We got the zucchini fritto as an appetizer and the prosciutto di parma pizza. The zucchini fritto was perfectly fried, however the pomodoro sauce needed a bit more acidity to favor the sweetness of the zucchini. The prosciutto di parma pizza was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The fig spread was topped by the arugula, prosciutto, and shaved parmesan. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was amazing, they got us in quick for dinner, the place is absolutely gorgeous and was perfect for my birthday dinner. They even have mocktails! read more

Osteria LuCa - Spring flora mocktail - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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I had the Tiramisu Espresso martini and the lasagna. The martini was FABULOUS!! Lasagna...eh. Nothing great about it. Our server was the bartender and she was great and quick, all while making other drinks for the rest of the restaurant. I'll be back, but just for the martini!! read more

Osteria LuCa - Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Beautiful location with great service! Lindsey was so nice and easy to talk to. She helped us find the best dish suited to our tastes. The restaurant was clean from top to bottom and the food was amazing!!!! read more

Osteria LuCa - Front entrance - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

First time here and it was fabulous! My pizza was unexpected delicious! Decided to go out of the box with a clam and bacon white pizza and it was so yummy! Crust had a nice thin crunch to it. Bacon was crisp! The added pepper flakes were a nice touch! And last but certainly not least.... That tiramisu was the best I've ever had! It is topped with chocolate covered espresso beans and it was the perfect touch considering Thomas my FAV chocolates! The soaked lady fingers and crème were soooo smooth it melts like butter in your mouth! I hope to come back and try some pasta! I tried my fiancée risotto and it was some of the BEST risotto! It has a red base, but it paired perfectly with the chicken! 10/10! Service was great and well educated in menu with wine pairings! Very nice and modern styled restaurant. Love the over fire pizza oven that can be seen from the seating area! read more

Osteria LuCa - Bacon and clam pizza - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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I was looking for somewhere new to eat. It had to be close to the Parkway, I had an appointment on Whitesburg, but, it couldn't be downtown - my BFF can't walk distances. I hate to admit that I don't get out much at home - I guess I eat out enough while on the road. I didn't have a clue where to even begin so I looked for recommendations through my ever faithful Yelp. That's how I found Osteria LuCa On the outside corner of Stovehouse, parking was plentiful. However, it really wasn't clear where the entrance to the restaurant was. It was in the middle of the building, but hidden by a tall row of hedges. The entrance to the sidewalk was on either end of the building. It was a bit of a walk (which I was trying to avoid) and even further of a walk if you didn't realize what you were looking for. I heard several people say the same thing. I don't know what the solution is but maybe a sign along the hedgerow? My friend and I arrived at the same time and were seated immediately at a small table for two. I emphasize "small". There wouldn't have been enough room for a shared pizza, an app, our drinks and our plates. If we each had ordered a pizza, we would have been eating on our laps. Regardless, after trying the first bite of our food, all criticism took a back seat. We started with the Siano burrata . Creamy cheese, served with sundried tomatoes, basil and the clincher - prosciutto. Superb. We then shared the wood fired wild mushroom and caramelized onion pizza. Once again, an excellent choice. Chewy, yet a little crisp, the crust was topped with plenty of mushrooms and perfectly melted cheese. We couldn't finish the pizza but I did manage to finish the burrata. My friend ordered the brownie sundae, with two spoons. Vanilla ice cream, warm brownies and whipped cream was too big just for the two of us. I don't know if those words have ever crossed my lips! In addition to the dinner menu, there were several lunch specials offered including a personal sized pizza. The drink menu offered a nice selection of specialty cocktails which I will definitely try on my next visit. Stove house offers a wide range of food and specialty shops. Osteria LuCa is definitely at the top of this list. read more

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First experience. I decided to surprise my friend here for dinner for her birthday. I questioned this decision several times as I am to settle on Italian cuisine dining. The location and building were nice. Interior is airy and spacious. However, the seatings are really close to the next diner's table. There is an enclosed patio available as well. Our server was really nice, but the service was slow. We ordered the Lemoncelli Martini, Potato Gnocchi & Crispy Prosciutto, and a ceasar salad for starters. Complimentary bread is not served here, but the food would've been great with it. There was a really long wait on receiving our Martinis. We'd almost finished our starters before our waiter realized that we still didn't have our drinks. She was very apologetic and spoke with her manager, who comp our appetizer. I ordered the Chicken & Wild Mushroom Fettucine, and my friend had the Eggplant Parmigiana with spaghetti as our main. Both tasted good. I would've enjoyed the Eggplant Parmigiana more if it had a crisper coating/crust. We both agreed that the texture was a bit too soft, but it had a good taste. No complaints on the Fettucine. read more

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I'm not sure how I felt about it overall. My husband didn't have a great experience - he had the calamari and the mushroom and chicken fettuccine with a beer. I had a salad and the garden pizza with limoncello lemon drop martinis (2). I really enjoyed my food. The martinis were exceptionally well made. We were sat outside on the patio which was a bit warm and had quite a few kids which was fine, just a different ambiance. Service was okay - a little slow, but it didn't seem to impact how quickly the food was delivered. Would go for maybe a drink at the bar to hang out! read more

Osteria LuCa - Garden pizza - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

My first time here and it was great. They have a really good cocktail menu. Mine was amazing! We got mussels as an app and I got the rigatoni as my entree. The service was very fast. There's a dining side and a bar side with tvs. The ambiance is so nice I don't think you'd have a bad dinner on whatever side you chose. Looking forward to coming here again. read more

Osteria LuCa - Mussels - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Where do I start! Love the atmosphere, staff is so friendly from the time you walk in til you walk out. Food was so full of flavor. Tyler was super helpful. Prices are high but they really do serve well and the food will not disappoint you, nor will your cocktail. read more

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We stopped by to try this restaurant out located at Stovehouse. I rarely go to Stovehouse because there's a lot of people, cars, and waiting. Reservations are recommended. I was lucky I was able to sit at 2:00. The restaurant was not crowded. My order consisted of calamari, full chopped salad, bacon and clam pizza, spaghetti and meatballs and Tecla Benazolli Rose. The vibe and feel of this restaurant is levels above the "go to" Italian chain restaurant on University Drive. The calamari came out, perfectly fried and seasoned. The rings and tentacles were tender and when dipped in the marinara, the breading did not peel off. 5/5 The full chopped salad was good. I asked for fresh onions to be added. They weren't on my salad and I asked my waiter to get some. 4/5 Spaghetti and meatballs were delicious. The pasta was overcooked to me as I prefer al dente. The sauce was delicious and the meatballs were good. My plate looked funny to me as there were two meatballs. I am used to seeing odd numbered meatballs on pasta for presentation. OG has a special where they serve a tennis ball size meatball, quantity of one. Other places serve three meatballs. Seeing two was a surprise. 4/5 The bacon and clam pizza was good. The first pizza that came to the table was burnt, and when I showed it to the waiter, he agreed that it was burnt and asked that another pizza be sent to the table. Truthfully, there weren't enough clams on there to get a clam taste. It looked more like a bacon pizza and tasted only of bacon. I would not recommend this pizza if you are truly looking for the clam experience. 3/5 The rose was good. 5/5 Overall score is 4/5. They cooked another pizza since the first one was burnt. The soft noodles caused the star drop. Italian restaurants know not to overcook the pasta. Our waiter was great and helpful. We enjoyed our meal and will go back again. My favorite item was the calamari. The calamari was excellent! If you enjoy Italian food, you will enjoy the food here. I did see people wearing jeans too. Please give them a try. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner last night at Osteria LuCa, we really enjoyed the drinks and our meals (chicken parm and shrimp scampi). Our server was welcoming and helpful, even if she was new to the job (she told us)... she still hustled and got answers to any questions we had regarding food or drink. Now was it all worth what we paid? I'm not convinced. $27 for shrimp scampi seems a bit high. As for ambiance... it's a beautiful restaurant but wow was it loud inside. I could barely hear my friend sitting next to me, forget hearing my friend across the table. I get that high ceilings and hard surfaces are what make a restaurant striking but it doesn't help dampen the noise. Not sure we will be back... but I must say that the bartender can make a VERY tasty cosmo. read more

I loved the food. Having spent a lot of time on The Hill in St Louis, I like real Italian food. This isn't meat and pasta othered in a so so tomato sauce. I had the cavatelli with lamb sausage and rabe. It was to die for. Amazing flavors with perfectly cooked cavatelli. My wife went with the spaghetti nerano. Grilled chicken with pasta and zucchini in a perfect pesto sauce. Both were perfection. The service was pretty good since we were between lunch and dinner. The ambiance is truly special. I really love the feel of the place, but I'll let the pictures do the talking. One black mark was no bread or lunch salad with the meal. I kind of felt that was a bit of a slight for the price, and something I'd change if I was them. Low cost, but big impact. read more

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Beautiful and clean restaurant and nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the food was not good. We had ordered spaghetti and meatball.. very bland even for my 11 year old. Tomato soup had a weird taste and tang that no one at the table would eat after one bite. I had Hot Honey Meatball pizza that had decent flavor but was missing honey and middle of the pizza was soggy. We were truthful when asked about the meal but an apology and being told we were the first ever to complain about the taste of soup. That being said we as a family would recommend you try Amerigo instead. read more

Osteria LuCa - Inside restaurant and pizza oven - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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The cocktails weren't great. Maybe the bartender's a bit heavy-handed, but the Tiramisu Espresso Martini just tasted like straight-up coffee liqueur. The waitress was nice enough to switch my drink for a sweeter one, but that one still came through as mostly just alcohol with no real flavor to balance it out. The food, on the other hand, was pretty good. The Gulf shrimp dish was the standout--unique and delicious. The fried calamari came with marinara sauce, which was a bit of a surprise. I would've preferred cocktail sauce. The tiramisu was fine, but again, a little too boozy and too moist for my taste. However, I think others might really enjoy it. Overall, it's worth trying for the food and service, but maybe skip the cocktails and go for a wine instead. read more

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Wow what a fantastic place. Amazing drinks, apps, salads, pastas and even pizza. I can't believe it took us so long to come here but when you have some of the best pizza and Italian food already here it's hard to go anywhere else. The decor is warm and cozy the lighten is perfect for date nights. They even have an outdoor area with heated lamps. We loved sitting at the bar chit chatting with the staff and getting recommendations. Highly recommend for a night out but be prepared to spend some money esp if you're going to be drinking. read more

The fettuccine alfredo with wild mushrooms was excellent, and our waiter, Christian, did a fantastic job! read more

Osteria LuCa - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I had the salmon with fingerling potatoes- Best salmon I have EVER tasted!! Lindsey was my waitress. She is simply awesome!

We had dinner here last night with my son and daughter-in-law. Our 6:30 reservation was honored right away, and our server, Joel, promptly took our drink and appetizer orders. Drinks arrived perfectly prepared and on time, followed by a delicious Whipped Ricotta. Soon after, Joel took our dinner orders: Wild Mushrooms & Caramelized Onions Pizza, Spaghetti Nerano, Chicken Parmigiana, and Chicken & Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo. Every dish was outstanding! The restaurant is beautiful well-lit, and spacious, and Joel's service was fantastic. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return. read more

Overpriced & Under-spiced. My husband and I had a long-awaited wedding anniversary dinner at Osteria LuCa last night, and it was such a disappointment. Let's start with the good: * Our server was friendly and attentive. We really liked him and tipped him well, in spite of the food. * Our Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion pizza was THE BOMB! It helped, I think, that it's a white pizza. I would hesitate to order anything in this restaurant with a red sauce. * Our appetizer, the Zucchini Fritto, had a delicious breading and we enjoyed the... ahem.... 8 matchstick sized-pieces we got for $15. I could make a meal out of it, but that would cost about $45.... for fried zucchini. Pro Tip: don't dip it in the Pomodoro sauce. YUCK. * We shared the toffee cheesecake for dessert. It was adequate, but we still enjoyed it. Wouldn't order it again though. And now, the downsides: *The Pomodoro sauce with the zucchini fritto and on our Eggplant Parmesan/Spaghetti combo was just awful. It tasted like mashed, cooked Roma tomatoes with a little garlic thrown in. No oregano, thyme, or any other spice. We asked for red pepper and never got any. * The eggplant was piled on the plate, and, if there was any breading at all, it was hard to tell. Usually, there's a nice crunch to it. And it was covered in the afore-mentioned awful-tasting red sauce. * The spaghetti was over-cooked, gummy, and COLD! And topped with the tasteless red sauce. It's supposedly made in-house; how come they can't cook it properly? It's clear that the restaurant is going for a cool vibe and - on paper - the menu looks delicious. Maybe the meat/fish entrees are better prepared and the veggie options are just an afterthought. For the price of the appetizers and entrees: $15 for zucchini, $19 pizza, and $25 eggplant, with no bread offered and the awful, tasteless red sauce.... there's just little value here. Honestly, I've had better meals at Olive Garden - where at least you get bread for free. (NOTE: I try to avoid Olive Garden, but my elderly mother LOVES it, and you do what you gotta do sometimes). read more

Osteria LuCa - Eggplant Parmesan with overcooked, cold spaghetti. - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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First off....if there's something missing in Huntsville-Madison area it's the variety of Italian cuisine that you can get in the Northeast US. I had high hopes for this restaurant, my wife went with a friend and said it was good. However, we went on Saturday evening and it was a major disappointment. First, service was moderate, not living up to the hype or price point. Second , ambiance was very 1990s minimalist, industrial with open kitchen which is fine , but a little bit loud for what should be an intimate dining experience. The tables are too close together. Third, food was subpar. I ordered the Rigatoni alla Vodka - a classic dish that's hard to mess up.....or so I thought The dish came out to my table ....cold Then I asked for my sauce in an attempt to heat it up and offset the meager portion of sauce provided. That slightly improved it , but then I got the bill and they charged me for the extra sauce!!! Nay sir ..... I spoke to the manager and explained that I ordered the sauce instead of sending it back or throwing it on the floor . Won't be back for another pretentious meal with the Huntsville "wannabe " crowd. Luigi's in Madison and Nonna's in Bailey Cove are much better quality and value ....skip the hipster vibe too and enjoy the Sinatra and Dean Martin music. read more

New Italian restaurant located at Stovehouse. Lovely decor, upscale and mid century modern. Large bar area & lovely covered patio area. Very crowded & loud, which is expected for a new restaurant. They do not serve bread; if you ask for it they can bring you a crostini for a $1 up charge with no butter or oil given after asked. Our sever was fantastic and very attentive despite having many tables. We ordered the calamari appetizer. Crispy lightly breaded. Yum. Chicken Parmesan -- Huge serving; could be for two. Crispy chicken breast, cooked perfect, with melty cheese and served over a bed of spaghetti. Mom gave it a 9/10, prefers her chicken cutlet a little thinner. I ordered the 1/2 roasted chicken with sweet potatoes purée and roasted root veggies. Fantastic! The purée is amazing and goes well with the honey roasted chicken kind of tastes like an upscale rotisserie. Bolognese-- my husband ordered this dish. Fresh made noodles with your classic meat sauce. The noodles were delicious and tasted authentic. Overall, a nice addition to HSV food scene. I'd like to sit on the patio next visit! read more

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A group of us came for lunch on a Friday. We had a reservation for when they opened. Our waitress was awesome. Very attentive. They had great lunch options. I opted for their pizza and salad lunch option. Also got their tiramisu which was fantastic!! Others got pasta and sandwiches and everything looked fantastic! Definitely will come back and it was a great space! read more

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We went on a rainy, cold Thursday evening and were afraid that there was going to be a wait but we were fortunate that there wasn't. It is a cute, REALLY cute place! We were shown to our table and greeted quickly. The Thursday drink specials were old fashioneds and martinis so both of us got a cocktail and they were quite good. We split a salad and a pizza - we're getting old so we have to split food now - and both were excellent! Cute place with good service and good food, we'll be back! Oh! And one more thing, I don't think it's a chain so GO SUPPORT A LOCAL INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT! read more

Excellent food, good wine list, enthusiastic and attentive server who let us craft the dining experience we wanted. The food was authentic, and they had wines from southern Italy. Only downside was it was quite noisy. read more

This is a really cute date night spot! It is a new business, but they are doing a great job! Our waiter, Christian was super personable and helpful! He gave great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu! The manager also accommodated us greatly for an inconvenience during our visit. I really appreciate the amazing service here! The food was also fantastic! For appetizers, we had the flatbread and whipped ricotta. No notes on the flatbread! It was spicy and delicious! The ricotta was good, but it was on the sweet side. I probably wouldn't order it again. For the main courses, we had the bolognese and eggplant parmigiana. We loved them both! Sadly, I did not get a picture because the presentation was pretty standard haha. The tiramisu was fantastic! The portion was very shareable! The cocktails we ordered - guava marg and negroni- were not anything to write home about honestly. I expected better cocktails... but the wine list was extensive! We ordered a cabernet sav and enjoyed it a lot! Overall, this was a great experience! I recommend giving it a try for an upscale date night! read more

Osteria LuCa - flatbread, whipped ricotta, guava margarita, negroni - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Pasta was just ok but the pizza is fantastic! We have only eaten in once we usually head over and listen to music.

The service was poor, but the restaurant was BEAUTIFUL!!! However, I got a meat pizza and the meat tasted VERY gamy. HOWEVER!!! The mock-tails were AMAZING!!!!!! Sorry for the exclamations lol. So, the only reason this is a two- starred review instead of one star is because of the mocktails. read more

Gracious hospitality. Clean venue. A little cramped. The hospitality was nice. Very polite server. The food was tasteful. Food portions were a bite or 2 smaller than I prefer. I will be back to try again. read more

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Ambiance and service highly rated. This was our first visit, we ordered Sparkling Rose', Calamari and Rock Shrimp, chopped salad, a Bacon and Clam pizza, and a Wild Mushroom and Onion pizza and for a sweet note we had the Brownie with Gelato and raspberries. The chopped salad was the best of everything we tasted. We will try the restaurant again with pasta entrees before we give up. The place has a great vibe, maybe we just didn't make the best selections. read more

Nice polite staff , the restaurant itself was nice. Clean and nicely decorated. The food was ok. Ordered a Calamari/ Shrimp appetizer had mostly Calamari , about 2 or 3 shrimp. The quality of each was ok , they both seemed frozen , not great. My chicken parm was small and the red sauce very bland. My wife had a clam dish with over cooked clams. The drink prices were high for the quality. Her second drink lacked a leman the first one came with. As the place was not busy , I can't chalk the mistake up to being rushed. My first standard for Italian restaurants is always is did they fill you up ? I left hungry after an appetizer and a chicken parm dinner. So the first test was failed , secondly the food was ok. Probably wont rush back. read more

Amazing food and service (& wine). I love the architecture, it's a beautiful establishment. Mike was our server and remember us, incredible. Plus he was the a great conversationalist. I had chicken and mushroom Alfredo - with hot oil on the side. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. read more

Osteria LuCa - Bread pudding - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

The atmosphere is solid, service great and excellent food. We come once a month on average; what prevents us from coming a lot more are the prices.... Basic pasta dish with meat sauce is on average $27, extra $3 for a dollop of ricotta. On par or more expensive than nyc . Crazy read more

I had the mussel appetizer for dinner. Amazing and priced right. Other entrees in our group seemed a little steep. But the atmosphere is great. $18 specialty drink. Prices are a touch high, but you pay for the experience. Just know what you're getting. Our server was AMAZING!!!!!!! read more

Osteria LuCa - My mussels. Ordered extra bread to soak the tomato soup. Nummmmm... - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Great place! Fantastic service! We will definitely be back! We got traditional pasta dishes and were not disappointed!! read more

Osteria LuCa - Whipped ricotta with honey and candied pistachios! Sooo good!! - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Food was really good. Service was good. We went for late lunch on Saturday. We loved the chopped salad and the pasta.

This place is really awesome. Best Margherita Pizza that I have had in a long time. Reminds me of Italy...not kidding. Charred crust, nice balance, buffalo mozzarella, great sauce, fresh basil and olive oil. Maybe some Neapolitan seasoning in there...maybe a hint. I sat at the bar which is nice and Ashley is a great bartender. Great service and wonderful authentic atmosphere. Looking forward to going back. read more

Osteria LuCa - Pizza Margherita and Caesar Salad. - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I mean... I had really high hopes. It's not a public equity place and the owners have an Italian name. However the food is mid. I had the eggplant parm and that was a lot and pretty good ... so I do recommend that although the sauce is super ... and I mean SUPER bland The beef I have is a. Atmosphere blows. It's not the least bit romantic. From the outside it looks nice! I thought it would be a cool Italian restaurant. Inside... looks stark white... bland as heck, jammed seats on super uncomfortable chairs! Loud as any restaurant I've ever been in. Zero noise abatement. And the service tried to rush you out. Twice we had to stop the waiter from taking our appetizers. Then the third time he took it without asking... we were sharing food on the app plate so we didn't want it taken. Drinks were crazy expensive. 18 for an old fashioned or expresso martini. Wine is ridiculous, low quality wines for high quality prices. Just a very uncomfortable experience designed to change over the seats and optimize money (that's why I thought it was a private equity place). Certainly NOT ITALIAN style restaurant. I would give it one star. But the eggplant was mid. Appetizers... don't get the potato gnocchi with prosciutto. You literally get 6 little tiny gnocchi with perhaps one slice of deli prosciutto chopped up over it for 18 bucks. You get no bread with the meal (like ... you know... any Italian restaurant). You feel cheapened by the experience. Just cattle being overcharged for average at best food. read more

The food and service were amazing! Great atmosphere and excellent staff. Knew a lot about their food. Had the hot honey and sausage pizza and lasagna. Drinks were done great. We will definitely be back! read more

Osteria LuCa - Hot honey and sausage - Italian Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Good service but horribly overpriced and food questionable. Two bowls of pasta and a sweet tea ~$70. Husband had the bolognese, it was good compared to the Chicken Alfredo. The chicken alfredo literally tasted like it was frozen out of a bag. The chicken looked like the they got it pregrilled cut out of a bag. There is no cream in the Alfredo unless very very little. Pretty much felt like pasta water garlic and parm. There is no medley with the mushrooms, it's just baby bellas. Salt was pretty much non existent. Was very excited about this place and definitely lied to the server when asked how it was. Kinda just nodded and tried to save the broken sauce at the bottom of the bowl. They did send me home with a sweet tea to go ? read more