Not from the area, but this will not b our last visit to Ristorante Lucia! Our relatives live close by so we will have more opportunities to sample their menu! Service was excellent. A small error made on my order was corrected immediately. We sampled their Meat Ball appetizer, Veal Scallopini, Mista Salad w/Shrimp and Clams & Pasta. It was all excellent. The overall atmosphere and welcoming service, especially to an unknown customer, were superb. We will definitely be back! read more

The pizza chef must be on vacation this week. The salads: delicious! The gelato and cappuccino: superb! The margarita pizza: cardboard with a slab of mozzarella. Horrible. The pesto drizzle had little flavor, the tomato sauce lacked any spice and looked like a thin layer of jam, and the non-melted cheese was just that: hunks of cheese on top of thick crust. The pizza is not thin-crust, yet the pie was clearly undercooked. The atmosphere can be lovely, and the service is polite albeit a bit distracted. Go before 7 and you will dine with families with young children, and the high rafters carry the sounds from all tables to yours. We will return for pasta and all the delicious additions to the meal, but we all agreed: we will pass on the pizza. read more

Ristorante Lucia - Remains of Salad. We had the tricolor and arugula and artichoke salad. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Bedford, New York

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Delicious food, fabulous atmosphere, great friendly staff really can't ask for anything better these days !

Excellent restaurant in Bedford on Old Post Road. One of the better Italian restaurants in the area. Always crowded. Large party room available read more

I loved the ambiance of this Italian restaurant. I came here to celebrate a relatives birthday on a Sunday evening. It was very hot that day so we opted to sit inside. The service was impeccable! Very thorough. We all started with some gazpacho. Unfortunately it was not the best, it was overly salty and was basically tomato soup with some diced veggies in it. The bread on the table was very good though, especially the pesto that came with it. I then shared a mozzarella caprese salad with avocado. This wasn't bad, but the tomato didn't really have much flavor. For my main I went with the lemon sole. Portions here are very big! I could have definitely shared it. The pasta was cooked well and the fish was battered. Dessert was probably my favorite part of the meal! I went with a flourless chocolate torte that came with a scoop of gelato. It was warm and delicious! We also had a personal connection with the owner, Lucia, who was very sweet. She really cares about the restaurant and her guests. read more

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My sister, our best friend and I went for lunch on a Saturday and had the most wonderful time. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was perfect. I really love the decor of this restaurant as well and will definitely be back. read more

Great place! Got married here and the service is outstanding. Food is consistently great. This place makes me feel like I'm back in Italy. Very family friendly and the other side is great for a date night. They also have a small event building. read more

Nice local spot for some Italian food! This is my go-to for take-away pizza orders. The gelato is also superb! Lucia's was a god-send during COVID, where pizza seemed to be a weekly order. My favorite is the bbq chicken and the classic Lucia's pizza. This location has tons of parking onsite and is ADA accessible. Inside, there is tons of room (it's a great place for large groups!), and a stunning authentic wood-fire oven (front and center). The service is reliable and quick, and the staff is very kind. My go-to is always take-away, but every once in a while I dine-in and it is always a treat. A Bedford must, for sure! read more

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Ristorante Lucia is the only Italian restaurant in town, and it's well-loved! It has ample parking in the front, lots of space for large parties and private events, excellent homemade gelato, and a beautiful wood-fired pizza oven. Everything is fresh and made to order, and the service is quick. I normally order takeout from this restaurant (see pictures for my usual order). Lucia's also did an excellent job during Covid, when they offered consistent and clean takeout with complimentary ice cream with every order. Moreover, I heard the owner recently purchased the adjacent lot, so looks like they're planning on expanding! If you like Italian food and are in the neighborhood, you should definitely check this place out! read more

Ristorante Lucia - BBQ Chicken Pizza - Italian Near Me - Bedford, New York

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such a lovely restaurant, I went to a party in the cottage on the side and the staff were so nice, the space was beautiful, and the food was great. excellent place to host a party or event. read more

Ristorante Lucia - cottage space - Italian Near Me - Bedford, New York

Very good dinner recently. This is an italian-american restaurant. Basics like chicken parm, etc, however, we had fish and it was served very well. Butterflied trout with capers, lemon, butter, the usual. I had the branzino and it was also well prepared. A good portion, and again, cooked simple but nicely done. Not overcooked or over sauced. The calamari app was a bit chewy. Left in the fryer too long. $24 a bit high. This is not a creative chef but simple with quality ingredients, seasoned well and cooked correctly. That's a good start for a local restaurant. Overall, recommend for sure but best option is lunch outside under the vines in the summer. read more

The sale was overdressed, it seemed wet. The mocktail I ordered was basically just a few blueberries in soda water. The salmon was just barely cooked, and drenched in a puddle of sauce. I would not recommend this restaurant at all read more

Ordered 14" traditional pizza "Pizetta" $18.40. Cut for 4 slices. Very cheesy that the sauce slides off. My first bite hit me with the cheese which I did not like the taste and the dough is yeast heavy. Sauce was okay. Crust taste like breadsticks crispy. Unfortunately I didn't like the slice. read more

The beautiful landscaping demonstrates the care and effort the owners have invested in this little gem. We had a lovely early dinner and sat outside in the wisteria arbor, and our waiter Jose could not have been nicer. All the staff was attentive and the food was excellent. There are many choices for food and budget from pizzas to full dinners. The beautifully landscaped outside seating area among the gardens and arbors delights the senses and creates a lovely atmosphere. read more

Ristorante Lucia - Ristorante Lucia - beautifully landscaped! - Italian Near Me - Bedford, New York

The service is always friendly and professional. The food fresh and piping hot. Don't miss the avocado pizza. It's the best I've ever had. Gelato is always delish. read more

Such an adorable, transportive spot covered in ivy with tons of outdoor seating that makes you feel like you're in Italy when you're next to DeCicco's. The best part of the meal is the ambience, the perfect and creamy cappuccino and cherry gelato, and the greatest sangria I've had, while the breaded chicken dish with Parmesan was just okay and the penne alla vodka was solid. I'd come back for most of the above and try a different dish. Definitely coming back. read more

Ristorante Lucia - Italian Near Me - Bedford, New York

We were excited about the gluten free selections from appetizers thru desserts that were delicious. The food was texturally and flavored well. Service was exceptional. read more

This review is based on a party we hosted recently for my son's baby naming. From the start, Christina, was so helpful in helping us choose the menu. She accommodated my FIL who is gluten free at no extra charge and had the seating plan perfectly executed when we arrived early to set up the day of. My guests raved that the service was excellent and the food plentiful and delicious! The weather was hot and humid so we were unable to utilize the gorgeous patio, but highly recommend anyone to enjoy the outdoor setup! or go for the gelato:) Side note: they have a beautiful room outside the restaurant for events, we only had 35 people we used the space inside the restaurant. Thank you Ristorante Lucia!! read more

As always, awesome place awesome food I have two sides, one with beautiful linen tablecloth and the other one comfortable relax, setting both sides serve excellent food and excellent service. read more

We just had our 1year anniversary dinner (we had our reception at Lucia). We had fantastic service, delicious food and the owners ended up treating us! Was such a sweet surprise. They even threw in a tiramisu to go read more

Beautiful setting and ambiance but the food did not match the setting. Most dishes were boring at best. Good that they had condiments on the table (hot pepper, cheese, salt and pepper read more

I usually go here with my full family, and least to say it was amazing. The atmosphere was great, with very nice artwork, along with nearly every spec of the restaurant clean. Honorable mentions to the bathrooms, which might have been cleaner than my home ones. Service was quick and pleasant. I was met with pizza bread and normal bread, and it was amazing in both ways. My favorite item is the stuffed clams, which for some reason didn't appear on the menu (highly recommend adding if you all haven't already) The gelato was amazing, all i have to say. 11/10 recommend going here. read more

We went back again twice in a week again and boy was it fantastic. My other review was probably just a fluke snd an off night for the restaurant. Steak and seafood marinara were great Soup was seasoned perfect. Pizza take out on different night was cooked nice and crisp. Great job read more

First time dining, excellent food service and atmosphere. Especially excellent gluten free preparation of chicken and veal dishes. We will be back again read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Good portions. We especially love the calamari and pizza. We've tried a few and all have been great. Looking forward to trying the pasta dishes. Service is very pleasant. Make sure to make a reservation, very busy! A new favorite of ours! read more

We ate lunch there today. My husband had lasagna and I had penne alla vodka. Both of us were more than disappointed. The food was inedible! Very poor quality! read more

very good food and prompt delivery. Eggplant Rontini and Shrimp parm were great. Looking forward to trying more dishes.

Long wait; poor service; noisy. Worst of all was the uncooked salmon filet. Not returning.

We had our daughter's baby shower at Ristorante Lucia. The private party room was perfect & the food was excellent! Cristina does it all!! She helped make our event a very special occasion! Our guests had only good things to say & we would highly recommend! Lisa G. read more

Fantastic, delicious food. Terrific service (Orlando) and really wonderful ambiance inside and out! It was a birthday lunch for my daughter. Fantastic!!! read more

First time there.Met three girlfriends for dinner. The restaurant itself is really cute with nice garden dining in front, but unfortunately, it was raining. I started the evening of the fabulous chocolate martini, and the bread basket that was placed on the table was wonderful. For starters, we ordered the Arancini and the arugula, endive salad. Salad was excellent, and The Arancini was tasty. For entrées, I ordered the chicken scarpariello, two ladies ordered the chicken balsamic, and one Pappardelle Bolognese. I really liked my chicken scarp, in a nice rich garlicky sauce accompanied by potatoes and sausage. The Pappardelle Bolognese was extremely rich, but very flavorful. The chicken balsamic was good, but way too much vinegar. This restaurant is really a 3 1/2 star but has potential to be a four-star easily if they fix a couple of things. Service was great, atmosphere is really nice. I look forward to dining there again. read more

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we have been patrons of this restaurant for many, many years. cristina (owner) is so accommodating and has a wonderful group of employees who are like family to her patrons because they don't change. Same ones for years. we've had many holidays and parties there. anyone we've take there for dinners, always go back. try it, you will NOT be disappointed. they also have the most extensive gluten free menu available in her restaurant and I'm never worried of being glutened there read more

This place has everything...the vibe and decor are excellent and the food is absolutely incredible! Their private party area is one of the coolest things I have encountered. I love this place... read more

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JUST SO EVERYBODY KNOWS: Ya know the lemon parmigiana chicken dish? It comes with asparagus and potatoes with basil. Not just the chicken. HOW DARE THEY GIVE ME MORE FOOD THAN I ASKED FOR. read more

I have never been disappointed, fell in love with Lucia's the first time I went, have been coming here for years and have recommended it to all my friends. Christina is the best!! And their outside dining is so so pretty :) read more

Had the Branzino. Absolutely delicious. I recommend it highly and the staff was extremely nice.

The atmosphere is beautiful the food is delicious the staff is incredible and the prices are reasonable! Our absolute favorite place to eat!

Hosted an office holiday party and it was fantastic! There is an entire separate cottage that holds their banquet space. The food was delicious and the staff was excellent. Everything was set up beautifully. They had candles, holiday decorations and background music. Would recommend, and can't wait to stop into the restaurant for dinner read more

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We were looking for someplace local to celebrate our anniversary and decided upon Lucia's. We had never been there before but the photos online looked charming and had good reviews. It is one of the best restaurants we have been to and WELL worth the 30-minute drive! Our server, Christina, might be our all-time favorite... She made our lunch memorable and even sent us home with dessert and a HAND written note! We have not had this level of service from restaurants we frequent often and for that reason we plan on becoming regulars. The gnocchi bolognese and veal parmigiana were both exceptional. The option to cork and carry allowed us to enjoy a great bottle of wine rather than 'by the glass' choices that often disappoint. Thank you Lucia's! read more

Popular place for many but the food is not tasty enough for my palette. I'm sure some items are better than others, buy am generally disappointed. The tiramisu is good! read more