Luca - Denver

This was the best dining experience I've had in years. We dined during restaurant week (RW), and ate from the RW menu. Sometimes restaurants will skimp a little on the RW menu, but the kitchen at Luca did not. I was greeted by name when we walked in, which was just so classy. We ordered cocktails, but a glass of complementary sparkling wine arrived first which was a nice touch. From the RW menu, I ordered the eggplant, mushroom fusilli, and steak. All three were prepared so perfectly. The wild mushroom fusilli was the star for me. The sauce was mouth watering and mushrooms cooked perfectly. Furthermore, I can't complement the service enough. Water always topped before I could think of asking for more, silverware replaced quickly without interrupting our conversation, food and drinks arrived quickly, and always with a cheerful smile. We had the tiramisu for dessert and it was literally the best we've ever had. Our server was attentive without hovering too much. And the atmosphere was great as well. Great music, not too loud but still fun vibes, the dining room not too crowded. I appreciate the server told me about the additional service fee and that tip was voluntary. I can't wait to come back.

We started going to Luca last Valentine’s Day (2021) and since then it has become our go to celebration/special dinner spot. The food is incredible and very authentic Italian. Probably the most authentic I have found in Denver, and just to give a background, I studied culinary in Italy and am part Italian. The food may be out of this world, but the staff is what makes it even more special. They constantly make you feel special and take care of you. Tonight we experienced possibly our last dinner there before moving and celebrated our anniversary. To say they took care of us is an understatement. Their kindness and genuine care for their customer is something all restaurants should strive for. They made me cry tonight from just pure awe and happiness. We are really going to miss the food and more importantly those who cook and serve it and make the experience so much more. Thank you Luca, but especially thank you Carli and James!

My go-to Italian spot in Denver! Handmade pasta, fresh burrata, top notch wine, cheese made in house, freshly shaved prosciutto, rustic breads.... Luca has it all! Add in the most friendly knowledgeable servers in town and you've got a spot to make memories.

The mushroom fusili has got to be one of the best pasta dishes in all of Denver. Wow. We’ve been to Luca a few times and it is always a treat when we get to go. Last week we went for Denver restaurant week and we had the salmon, chicken parm, mussels, and mushroom fusili. Yum. This place is amazing

One of the best dining experiences I have had in a while. Even before we arrived, they called to see if we needed accommodations in particular. The food, drinks, and service were excellent. It was pricey, but the food and experience make it worthwhile. Can’t wait to go back.