Lucca

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226 Hanover St (at Cross Street)
Boston, MA 02113

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(617) 765-4744
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Still a gem after all those years. Located in the heart of the North End it still offers a delectable menu, fabulous service, and a wonderful dining experience. The wine list is...

Worst

Were hoping for a special dinner, and expected one given the prices. Food was simply not good. Bland, cold, poorly presented, etc. Atmosphere was excellent, though, so if you'r...

TOURIST TRAP BEWARE! 2/21/2008

This place has a great location and a cool look on Hanover Street but that's about all it has! The service stinks, to put it mildly...they clearly bank on their location and out of towners. I had an average meal with horrible service from beginning to end. I would never go back and would never recommend this place to anyone. more
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Romantic...great first date spot if you want to impress 2/18/2008

I love Lucca. It is pretty pricey but the food is great. It's a big place so you're not cramped and they have a big full bar. Make reservations and ask for a table by a window. My boyfriend took me there for our first date over a year ago...I was very impressed and we have been back since. I can't wait to go back again. Pros: Great food...great ambience...extremely romantic Cons: just the normal North End parking situation more
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great, awesome and reasonably priced 1/25/2008

We came in after a celtics game because everywhere else was closed. They gave us their late night menu. We ordered lots of different dishes and four of us shared. We had the meat pizza, tuna tartar, calamari and antipasto they were all excellent. We then ordered the brushetta with mushrooms and the pasta bolonese.\r I will be back to try their dining room menu. If it is half as good as what we had I cant wait Pros: good after banknorth events more
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Try the wild boar 1/25/2008

I had the wild boar with pasta it was amazing. My girlfriend had the pork chop she thought it was really good.\r I would definitely go back Pros: good food more
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always hopping, great people watching 1/25/2008

The people watching alone is worth the visit. Great bar and atmosphere. When I tasted the food I knew why the place was so busy. We walked by lots of very quiet restaurants but Lucca was packed. I am not surprised great place Pros: people watching Cons: cold by the door more
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loved it 1/25/2008

The North End is great we were in town on a convention and we had a party of 35 in their wine room. Spectacular food, decor and service. Well done. I just wish they would open one up in Atlanta Pros: Great for large groups more
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Great italian 1/22/2008

you cant go wrong with authentic Italian in Boston's North End. This place is legit. the dishes are fantastically fresh, and you wont be disappointed. It sits right on hanover street so there is also great people watching. more
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Never Again 1/14/2008

I don't have much more to add to the previous terrible customer service comments - the service is terrible! Food is average and it's pricey for what you are getting. This place is more of a tourist trap, not recommended if you are looking for a new place in the neighborhood. Moving on! more
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Lucca Fan 11/23/2007

Congratulations to you Lucca you always do an excellent job. I have been coming here since you opened seven years ago and I have yet to have a bad meal. All of the people I tell about your establishment have all become regular diners. A true gem. Pros: award winning wine list Cons: so popular sometimes hard to get a table without a reservation more
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FORGET ALL OTHER NORTH END RESTAURANTS, LUCCA IS THE BEST 11/23/2007

I LIVE IN THE NORTH END AND HAVE EATEN AT THE HANDFUL THAT ARE WORTH EATING AT. LUCCA IS HEADS AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE REST. GREAT FRIENDLY STAFF, COCKTAILS AMAZING AND THE FOOD IS ALWAYS WELL PRESENTED AND SUPERB. FORGET ALL THE OTHER TOURIST TRAPS AND GO TO LUCCA Pros: NEIGHBORHOOD BAR FEELING Cons: NONE more
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A truly fine dining experience! 11/16/2007

I travel all over the country on business, and have visited all kinds of fine restaurants. What made Lucca the best so far was: more
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Best in town, hip and classy! 11/14/2007

beautiful atmosphere, soft lights. I had the butternut Squash Zuppa..amazing, then the Linguine alla Vangole, and Pear Tiramisu. just oustanding, the waiter walked us through the extensive winelist (a huge selection of spectacular wines), and suggested a Brunello di Montalcino called Fanti, unbeleivable. I loved the whole experience. People of Lucca, you know what you're doing, keep it up!! Pros: winelist, food service, atmosphere more
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HIghly recommended 11/13/2007

I was really impressed of how serious and hardcore the wait staff was, they fold your napkin everytime you leave the table and arrange your chair..just outstanding! Pros: great more
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""Remarkably fine place"" 11/12/2007

great experience..gotta go to check it out for yourself..wild boar is a killer, fantastic dish...ahhh the duck confit...man, just superb!!! loved it!! more
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Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and an amazing menu...for sure!! 11/12/2007

I have notice all the bad reviews about this place and let me tell you, it is really not fair to speak so negatively about the place. I have frequented Lucca for almost two years, never ever had a bad experience, wait staff are professionals not the college kids who just want the money, they do their job because they like it. I highly recomend lucca for dining and even proivate dining, because really satisfaction is garanteed!!! Pros: strong and knowledgable staff, great food Cons: don't see any more
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Best Italian in Boston By Far!! 11/11/2007

I'm not sure which restaurant the previous reviewers went to, but it can't be Lucca on Hanover St. in the North End. It is one of the best dining experiences in Boston, and definitely the best Italian. The food is extraordinarily good, and the service is always great. I should know, it's my favorite place to take clients to when I'm trying to impress them. I notice all these negative reviews were posted within a short time of each other, so my best guess is it's some reviewer with some sort of personal grudge or something. But don't let the saboteurs win! Lucca has never let me down. more
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really really great restaurant 11/11/2007

amazing, awesome, spectacular this is my favorite restaurant in Boston. Go to the bar the staff are amazing the music is great and the food is out of this world Pros: amazing bartenders Cons: busy more
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decor,food, service top notch 11/11/2007

What a great restaurant I had the pork chop my date had the bolognese both exceptional. we had the antipasto to begin, everything was awesome. I can't wait to go back Pros: excellent more
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best restaurant in the north end 11/11/2007

If you are looking for a great night go to Lucca. I wanted to try different restaurants in the north end but I was always disappointed. Big bowls of sloppy pasta and poor service. Lucca's service is always great. and the food is really interesting. You must check it out. more
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Great restaurant, excellent service 11/11/2007

I entertain a lot of clients and visit a lot of restaurants. Lucca is exceptional. I have never had a bad meal there. I would highly suggest you try Lucca it is one of the best restaurants in Boston Pros: friendly attentive staff more
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A North End Boston dining experience. (857) 321-8819

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  • Whether you join us for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample our late night menu, we are sure you'll be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.

    Named after the Tuscan town famous for its extra virgin olive oil, Lucca concentrates on bringing Northern Italian classics, and new innovations to our clientele in a beautiful setting. Our attention to detail and focus on excellent service make us the perfect place for everything from romantic to business dinners. Our elegant function room can accommodate up to 65 people, making it one of the largest in the North End, and our staff will make your next function a special experience for your entire group.(857) 321-8819

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  • The Scene
    Dimly lit and awash in romantic tones, Lucca's dining room is unquestionably one of the North End's most romantic. Hordes of regulars line the handsome mahogany bar on weekends,...

  • 8/1/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 5pm-12:15am
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Central, North End
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