i ended up at lucca by chance. my boyfriend and i had our valentine's day reservation at another restaurant cancelled on us when my flight from san diego was 6hrs delayed. dejected, we happened upon lucca and decided to give it a try. on valentine's day of all days, we were seated instantly! the waitress was wonderful--she took the time to explain the specials and was knowledgable about the wine. the atmosphere was dark and candlelit (pleasantly but not intensely romantic) with a lively bustle. i would suggest dressing nicely, but i was overdressed (wearing a cocktail dress for the other restaurant). the food was good (especially the platter of mussels we had as an appetizer). my entree was somewhat bland (a seafood linguine) but my boyfriend enjoyed his. the tiramisu dessert was quite good. it's not a cheap eat, but the prices are reasonable for an upscale italian establishment.
Pros: excellent service
Cons: drafty near the door
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