In my recent trips to Staunton, finding something to eat has been a bit of a challenge. There are stand outs here, but weird hours or closures on certain days tend to be the norm. Pizza Luca has been a shining star in Staunton's food scene. Their pizzas are incredible. I've only ordered take-out, but they're always hopping when I show up, and they're always happy to help. I've tried a few different pizzas on their menu and they're all exceptional. Skip the fast food pizza and get Pizza Luca instead. read more

We've been in the Staunton area for the past two weeks for work and have made it a point to try several local restaurants. Without a doubt, Pizza Luca has been our favorite! The pizza was absolutely delicious--easily the best we've had while we've been here. But whatever you do... DO NOT leave without ordering the cheesy bread! It is hands-down some of the best we've ever had and is an absolute must-try. What really set this place apart, though, was the incredible customer service. From the manager, Heidi, to our server, Christine, and every single employee we interacted with, everyone was genuinely kind, welcoming, and accommodating. Unfortunately, that level of hospitality has been surprisingly hard to find in the area, so walking into Pizza Luca was such a refreshing experience. They made us feel like valued guests from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Fantastic food, outstanding service, and a team that truly cares about their customers. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in town. One more thing worth mentioning... this place is incredibly kid-friendly! While they don't have a dedicated kids' menu, there are plenty of options that kids will love, like pizza and spaghetti. But what really won our boys over was the sweet surprise at the end of the meal--they each got an adorable little rubber ducky to take home! Such a simple gesture, but it absolutely made their day. It's those little touches that show how much they genuinely care about their guests. Highly recommend!! read more

Pizza Luca - Pepperoni & Mushroom Wood Fired Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Went here for lunch today with our 3-year-old and had a really good meal. Staff was friendly and gave our son a rubber ducky. Got the Pick 2 with the house salad and caprese sandwich. The salad is fresh and has good flavor, crunchy lettuce, green olives, pepperocini, and these focaccia croutons that are really good. Plenty of Parmesan. The house Italian dressing is tasty. The caprese sandwich had thick slabs of mozzarella, good tomato, fresh basil, and plenty of pesto. Everything tasted fresh. Good place, nice service, and easy to bring a kid. Will come back. read more

Service food excellent! Stopped in town in our way to Berkeley Springs W Va. The beet salad was delicious and the hot pizza was delicious.

I arrived seeking takeout for a road trip in unusually cold weather. I rather wished I'd had time to eat in, as it was a distinctive building on the edge of the historic part of town. They promise a house-made crust, and theirs delivered amply on flavor with hints of sourness and char. The margherita was a bit of an Americanized rendition with some spices and a dusting of cheese on the crust, but I am not a Neapolitan pizza purist. I like any pizza, done well, and this was mouthwatering and a good personal size that did not last long in front of me. Having also ordered a salad, I was able to customize the dressing. The croutons had a pizza taste and are presumably also in house. There were other things beyond my basic order which seemed worth trying, but on what I got I was convinced of the quality, and the price was quite reasonable. read more

Pizza Luca - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Holy crap.... By far the best pizza I have ever eaten... I went far out of my way to stop by this place read more

To start off the customer service was great our hostess was so sweet I didn't catch her name but we had Hannah as our server and she was amazing so patient and always checked up on us. We got the spaghetti and meatballs which were really flavorful and big. Additionally we got the Margarita pizza which was packed with taste and honestly our favorite. The setting was really peaceful as we ate outside. 10/10 recco read more

Pizza Luca - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Absolutely insane pizza! Great food and great sides. Loved sitting outdoors on a beautiful sunny day with friends enjoying this delicious food. I'm planning a trip back just to get this pizza again!! Yum!! read more

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Really excellent pizza. Fantastic. Only downside is they won't share Wi-Fi. Service was fine. Ambiance is modern but impressive with both indoor and outdoor dining. read more

First off: I am a pizza snob. Yes. I said it. I am an absolute pizza snob. Chain pizza joints? Please. I'd rather eat mud. Poorly done local pies? More mud, please! So, imagine my utter euphoria when I encountered Pizza Luca in historic downtown Staunton. This place is an absolute win for my town and my palate--huzzah! What makes Pizza Luca outstanding? Three things: crust, sauce, toppings. Because, when you get right down to it, that's the essence of a great pie, and it's a trinity what MOST places just cannot accomplish. Start with the crust--the literal foundation of a good pizza. My pie came out hot and the crust was CRISPY! You hear that, other pizza joints?! Soggy is out! Fresh, house made, crisp, and perfectly baked is IN! Take notes! The sauce was equally well executed and perfectly seasoned. And also judiciously applied. Not soupy, not splattered on there like some culinary CSI episode. No: adeptly made and intelligently deployed. The toppings were the perfect addition to the phenomenal base of crust and sauce. I got the sausage and fennel pie and was not disappointed (I know. This review has been subtle up til now). I wouldn't call the amount generous, but it was definitely balanced and every bite was a composed bite of crust, sauce, and topping. Sometimes more is just more, and I think the kitchen understands the subtlety. PIZZA WIN!! The location is nice, open, and welcoming. The service is prompt and friendly and they are especially happy to welcome dogs and their human companions. LOCATION WIN!! My only quibble is on price, but hey: it's the post-COVID erthing be costing more world, so I can't really ding them for that. Maybe run some specials or deals here and there? Idk. I can cook. I don't manage restaurants. So imma trust the price point has been thought through and it's honest. These are good folks who run a SOLID taqueria just up the way (review sold separately), so I know they know what they're doing. My only point in raising the price issue is that it's a bit of an ouchie for a working man with a pit bull to feed, so I can't go back EVERY SINGLE DAY. Which I would, believe me. I've worked a lot of kitchens and I've made my fair share of gourmet pizza. So please trust me when I say Pizza Luca is hands down the best pie I have had in decades. No photos because I am a pig and always devour my food before my brain goes, hey! Take a good pic! So I guess you'll have to see for yourself. You're welcome. read more

We love Pizza Luca! I'm a New Haven, CT pizza fan so it's rare that I enjoy pizza the way I do in my home state and I love this pie! We have tried many things on the menu and even the salads are wonderful! All of our out of town guests get treated to Pizza Luca! read more

When we arrived most of the tables were taken but we were able to find a spot. We were celebrating my husband's birthday. He got a beer and ordered a pizza with a long list of his selections. I ordered the beet and burrata salad. It was scrumptious. They also have gluten free pizzas available , which I might try on another visit. We shared the orange pistachio cannoli. It may have been the best cannoli I've ever tasted. The atmosphere was upscale casual. We were in and out in an hour. Efficient and friendly. Plan to return. Our waiter and the hostess were both charming. read more

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Amazing food and lovely staff! Enjoyed the meat pizza and yummy ranch! Would love to visit again! read more

Pizza Luca - I heart meat pizza and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Absolutely love local spots that pour their heart and soul into their work!! Big fans of Chicano Boy, so super excited when Pizza Luca opened up. We have been a half a dozen times now and have not been dissatisfied at all! Tonight, our daughter was in town from the eastern shore area. We got Caesar salad, breadsticks, wings and pizzas. All were excellent!! We chatted with locals we knew and got dessert. Such a gem!! Friendly and attentive service, cool vibes, clean bathrooms, excellent experience! We'll be back soon! read more

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Local resident since 2007 in staunton.va.us, try this place for the first time and after being ignored by waitress decided to check bad reviews, with a surprise that a review of 4 months ago wasn't far from the true to my visit , the waitress skip us and took 2 table orders to than say I thought you needed a minute, which I never said , in fact I was trying to call her attention all the time then my wife wanted half eggplant half mushroom, she said we can't do that our oven rotates or doesn't rotate , so why in the hell you have a toppings menu ? To choose all egg plant or all pepperoni ? , then she look kind of confused, like to many tables to handle , the pizza was good but small , almost like a personal pizza , I left being hungry and had to drive 10 min to little Maria's in verona , were I order a large pizza half cheeseand half mushroom , fried mushrooms for appetizer 2 regular cannoli , about another $44 on top of the $29 I spent at pizza luca . What a disappointment, this could be a excellent place if they know how to service and cater to people, oh , that's right , some people will be happy with any kind of service, I look for excellence in all aspects like greeting seating the vibe the waitress performance , the quality, the place location . read more

This place was okay for our liking! We wanted to try something new, but the place was crowded! The food was fresh & tasty ! Recommend for those who enjoy very fancy dishes! read more

Great task g pizza and wonderful service! The crust was incredible and the atmosphere was also great. You can tell the locals love it here. We're visiting the area and it didn't disappoint! Plan to come back! read more

Pizza Luca - Awesome pizza, great service and very nice atmosphere! - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Ordered a large pizza with toppings we chose off their lists for those that want more variety and let's just say that Pizza Luca, did not disappoint! Great service with our phone order and the pizza is very very good!!! The only thing that gets ya, is that the prices high. $26 for a pizza that's the size of a smallish medium. We will go back and dine in this time and skinny down on the toppings or just order one of their specialty pizzas without add on toppings to see if that helps. read more

Ordered takeout. Loved the pizza. Legit, not big chain cardboard. Cool little spot too.

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Pizza Luca and I can confidently say it's one of the best pizza spots we have visited in a long time! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of pizzas, and we were impressed by the creative toppings. The crust was perfectly baked--crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. The combination of flavors was simply divine, and you could tell that only fresh ingredients were used. We also couldn't resist trying their wings, and I'm so glad we did! They were juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The selection of sauces offered something for everyone, from mild to spicy, and each one was delicious. The service was exceptional as well; the staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. It's a true gem that you won't want to miss! read more

Pizza had a great texture. Not over worked chewy in the perfect way. Mushrooms were perfectly cooked the cheesiness of the sauce was delightful. Added prosciutto just don't do that. But the olives the olives oh my. First time here and I would go back just for the olives. read more

Food was excellent! Great pizza and the Luca potatoes with the garlic aeoli were so yummy. Great service from the cat! (It's halloween). Nice casual atmosphere. read more

Woooow such a great place!! We are visiting here from FL and the food was AMAZING. We definitely over-ordered pizza so we would have leftovers for the next day The staff is soooo so nice. We went on a busy Friday and they were still so attentive and even came by and gave our son the cutest little duck (his fav toy now) when he was going wild in the high chair . This place is def must-go in ur in the area! read more

Great service. Yummy pizza and nice staff. Great new addition to downtown Staunton!! Definitely worth it! read more

Pizza Luca - Half pineapple and prosciutto pictured It's very good. Spicy soppressata salami and hot honey is delicious and spicy. 5 stars - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Went on New Years Eve, place was packed and they only had seats at the bar. This is all good, no complaints. But we decided to take a couple pizzas home instead and come back to dine another day. We had PLENTY of time to watch others enjoy their meals. Did not see a dissappointed person. We watched the place basically empty while we were waiting. And it was pleasant time spent. I have no problem with diners having priority. Although we also were asked(via screen) to tip, and of course we did. We got our pizzas-and they were stone cold. Big kick in the stomach. Over $30 for 2 small pizzas that nobody could take 15 seconds to hand to us in a timely manner. Easy to believe it was a oner - but I can't believe they did not know what they handed us. Pizzas were ok, but i bet they would have been better fresh and not re-heated. read more

This was a great find on our drive to Virginia Beach. We stayed in Staunton to break up our drive, and were hungry for dinner. The place had a very open and airy atmosphere and the smells had us hungry quickly. The first table we passed had a really intriguing pizza with big dollops of ricotta cheese. We soon learned it was the Spicy Soppressata Salami and Hot Honey pizza. We ordered one along with a Trenton Cheese (the sauce is cooked on top of the cheese), along with an order each of the garlic bread and the cheesy bread. We are glad we got the marinara sauce, because it went perfectly with both breads. The salami and honey pizza was especially delicious. For dessert, we got the chocolate chip cannoli which had a cinnamony filling. The crunch of the outer pastry was just perfect. Highly recommend! read more

When I heard the owner of Chicano Boy was planning to open a wood-fired pizza spot, I was immediately intrigued. Fast forward to now and I'm literally addicted, can't stop thinking about these pizzas, and am forever planning my next visit, which hasn't been a cake walk considering their operating hours have been very limited up to this point. They've been consistently slam-packed since opening just over a month ago. Hopefully soon, staffing will be more sufficient, hours will be more normal, and online/phone orders will be accommodated. In the meantime, you will find me waiting outside in the hot sun salivating like a dog alongside a block full of other hungry patrons. read more

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Food - mine was really good, but I wasn't a fan of what others in party got. They liked it so all was good. Breadsticks were good and marinara was really good. Service was acceptable. Take your order, bring your cup, bring your food. You had to get your own refills. That's fine, but at tip time - that was supposed to be forgotten. Their default on their system was 18% min.... I'm normally a 20-25% tipper, but not when I have to serve myself. Restaurant was clean and smelled amazing with the pizza cooking. read more

The place is decorated so cute. The food was super good. And the service was perfect! read more

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Very Good! We were visiting the area and will be back next time we visit for sure! Pizza was great but we loved the meatball subs too!!

I'm almost selfishly afraid to post as the longer we keep it a secret the better off we may be. Loved everything about this place! Friendly staff, clean atmosphere and the best food! read more

Pizza Luca - Sausage, fennel & kale! - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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If I could give this place 7 stars just for hospitality I would. Food is excellent. Always a family favorite place to visit!!

Great local food in Staunton. I occasionally mix things up and get something different or new. And I have been pleased, no matter what I have gotten. Servers are nice and polite. I think the owner or manager was our server one time and she was fantastic. Very down to earth. Ambiance is very fun, in or out doors. read more

Excellent!!! Incredible atmosphere, great service and amazing food. My favorite has to be the Sesame Hot Honey Wings. The House Salad is also amazing!!! My uncle loved the Spaghetti and Meatballs and Caesar Salad!!! read more

Fun, busy atmosphere, and great food! A generous, chewy crust, with a lot of inventive topping options. All of the staff was super friendly, and the manager was all over the place, making sure that everything ran well. read more

Walking distance from our home in Staunton, we loved the vibrant atmosphere, the delicious green salads, and the delightful pizzas. Such an excellent addition to the neighborhood read more

An astonishing experience tonight where, on what was a slow night that even with numerous empty tables at 7pm on a Saturday night, we were told that the restaurant policy was that couples could not be seated at the available 4 seat tables and that our only options were to either sit outside on a chilly evening or to wait 30 minutes for an available 2 seat table. While the practice of maximizing larger tables makes sense when it's a busy night, this was simply not the case tonight where at prime time there were numerous empty tables and no one waiting for those tables. We took our money and went elsewhere to one of the restaurants that we have been patronizing for the couple of decades that we have been in Staunton. This place has clearly communicated that they'd rather make 100% of nothing by leaving the table open than to seat a party of 2 at a larger table where they could have had the $100 we spent at another restaurant. This has me so furious, I doubt I'll ever even go back to Chicano Boy. Justin had no problem during the pandemic with begging for local support to keep him afloat, but now 5 years later the locals seemingly don't matter. . Plenty of other places in town will gladly take our money. read more

All the dishes were excellent. Staff were friendly and fast. Cool decor, outside seating. Loved watching the pizzas being hand tossed and self service NA drink area. Get there early in the evening because it fills up fast. read more

Pizza Luca - Margharitta Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Terrific food! Great staff! Wonderful ambiance! The linguine and mussels, Caesar salad, beet and Buratta salad, margarita pizza, and rigatoni are our favorites! At lunch, the Caprese Sandwich is amazing! read more

I should have taken pictures. The Caesar salad is out of this world delicious - so flavorful. My niece - who is 11 - and generally hates salads - wants to come here just the Caesar - it is that good. The pizza is really good too - the crust is really light. Enjoy it! read more