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Lucca Restaurant and Bar
1615 J St.
Sacramento, CA
(916) 669-5300
luccarestaurant.com
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editorial profile:
One of the most popular and successful restaurants in midtown Sacramento, Lucca has clearly figured out how to keep its diners happy. A magnet for well-clad business folks during the lunch hour, the restaurant offers up an eclectic, Mediterranean-inspired menu beloved by its many regular customers. The dinner crowd ranges from young hipsters who gravitate to the congenial bar area for designer cocktails and the kitchen’s popular small plates (the crispy zucchini chips are great bar fodder) to moony-eyed couples and clutches of old friends, eager to catch up after a long week. None seem to mind the fact that the small tables are crammed closely together or that the noise level can often drown out serious conversation—there is an irresistible, welcoming vibe at Lucca that makes those hassles very worthwhile. Bright, modern art hangs on gorgeous brick walls, exposed rafters and big earthy tiles add a charming rusticity, and low-dangling red glass lamps hover over diners like brightly lit jellyfish. Menu items are flavorful and prettily-presented, and there’s no question that you’ll find something appealing to devour. If you like to nibble, the small plates range from a delicious Greek-style baked shrimp with grilled olive bread to a creamy polenta, layered with Fontina cheese and a basil marinara sauce. Salads are a big seller at lunch—don’t miss the Governor’s Special Salad, inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger; or the seared salmon salad with melon and cucumber relish and toasted pistachios. Recommended entrées include the fantastic pappardelle, tossed with chunks of spicy sausage and mushroom ragu; and the melt-when-you-bite them braised short ribs. Do save room for dessert—especially when the pastry chef offers seasonal fruit tarts and cobblers. — Kira O'Donnell
Insider tip: Lucca has a beautiful (and covered) outdoor patio, adorned with lovely plants and showcasing a big fireplace and several water fountains.
Reservations: Recommended
Payment methods: AmEx, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa
Alcohol: Full bar
Corkage fee: $15
reader reviews:
A Wounderful Resturant posted on 2007-08-23 19:25:29
taste |
10 |
décor |
9 |
service |
9 |
atmosphere |
9 |
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" I have been going to Lucca for years to enjoy everything from Saturday night dinners to birthday celebrations. In my opinion, the two reasons why I never seem to get tired of the restaurant is due to the ever changing seasonal menu and consistently good food. I highly recommend any of their risotto dishes. I do not know how, but they always come out creamy and perfectly cooked. If you really want to indulge, order the steak frites.......go ahead, you deserve it.-Sean O "
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Once you've been there, your hooked. posted on 2008-02-11 15:12:59
taste |
10 |
décor |
10 |
service |
10 |
atmosphere |
10 |
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" We had a double celebration in mind: Melissa's first photography showing at Phantom Gallery on Del Paso Blvd. and her birthday. In spite of the fact that she and I showed up twenty minutes late for our reservation, they seated us immediately. She ordered crabcake caesar salad and Prawn Linguine with tomato, spinach, lobster cream with shaved Manchego cheese. I had Crispy Duck Confit: braised French lentils with apple wood smoked bacon, frisee salad, sherry
vinaigrette. The food was scrumptious. The wine was exquisite. The service was attentive, fast and friendly. We were way too stuffed to eat desert. We wanted to take the creme brulee trio home. Because creme brulees don't transport well, the manager offered to let us take them home in the ramekins in which they were baked! I've never been to a restaurant where the staff suggests to take home their cookware. We can't wait to experience our second visit. "
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