DeLucca's Italian Grill

A lovely little restaurant with excellent service, tasteful, interesting artwork decorating the walls, and of course delicious food! Our family stopped by after a visit to the zoo. We were seated immediately. My wife and daughter both ordered the Alfredo with chicken, my son had the white pizza, and I had the lasagna with ground beef. My wife and I got salads and my daughter got the tomato bisque. The opening rolls were pretty twisted affairs, delivered with exquisite strawberry butter. The creamy House Italian dressing on my salad was bursting with flavor. My lasagna was excellent with generous amounts of flavorful cheese and well seasoned meat and sauce. All of us enjoyed the entire experience and the prices were even reasonable! We're certain to return, and I doubt you'll be disappointed if you stop in yourself.

I was really excited to try DeLucca’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria, located at 1720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169, based on the great Google reviews. The experience started off strong with a welcoming atmosphere, beautiful artwork, and a friendly waitstaff. We began with the soft rolls, which I believe are served with a signature butter. They were absolutely wonderful— paired with the butter some of the best bread I’ve had in Columbia. For appetizers, we had the Beef Meatballs, which were great, and the Pan-Seared Sea Scallops and Shrimp (as shown in the photos). The shrimp arrived first, but we had to inform the staff that the scallops were missing. They were brought out later, but by then, we had already eaten the shrimp. I think the shrimp should have been taken back and the dish fixed, especially since we were paying for a full meal. That said, the shrimp and scallops were still tasty, even though we had to eat them separately. The Italian Garden Salad was a great start to the meal, fresh and flavorful. For the main courses, we ordered the CAB Steak Special of the Week with risotto and asparagus. While the steak was tender, the risotto was a letdown. It looked and tasted like dry, sticky rice, which I did not expect from a traditional risotto. The other main course was Chicken Parmesan, which came with tomato soup. The tomato soup was good, but unfortunately, the Chicken Parmesan was burnt. You can see from the photos that the top was slightly charred, and the backside of the chicken was completely black with a burnt taste. The waitress asked if I wanted something else, so I opted for the Three-Cheese Ravioli. By the time my dish arrived, my wife had already finished her meal. I tried one ravioli, and it tasted like store-bought, which was very disappointing. After that, I was done. Overall, I can’t fully recommend DeLucca’s Italian Grill based on this experience. While the atmosphere and some of the food were enjoyable, the mistakes with the timing and the quality of some dishes left much to be desired. I would consider giving it another try in the future to see if the restaurant has improved, but for now, I can’t say I’d recommend it.

We had a party of eight, and the service was just as good as if it were just two. The food was delicious, the waitress was always smiling and the whole experience was great. Although the restaurant was busy and most tables were filled, we were still able to have conversations without the noise level being a problem. If you want great food and awesome experience, try DeLucca's Italian Grill.

This establishment is definitely a hidden gem! Me and a friend went in to try a few of their menu options, and all of them were delicious! For starters we had the Herb Goat Cheese Peppadews. I absolutely had no clue of what that was, but it was delicious. My friend had the Pan Seared Scallops, which tasted amazing, definitely a must try. I had the Chicken Marsala, with the sautéed mushrooms which was very flavorful! The service and atmosphere was very pleasant.

My first time at DeLucca's was about a year agao, after a job interview and I was told "Soon as you graduate, come back and a job will be waiting." So, I stopped in to celebrate before driving back to Michigan and starting the relocation to Columbia/Sumter, SC. The food, the people-I can't say enough praises to them. My future husband and I are going to go back on the anniversary of our engagement to have a great meal, enjoy the night and celebrate at the FIRST place I visited after being told great news with EVEN a better reason to celebrate with the best Italian I even enjoyed.

Raspberry butter that came with the roll was delicious. The roll wasn't my favorite, but was OK with the butter. The meatballs were fantastic. I highly recommend the meatballs. The classic pizza was OK. I didn't really like the little cup pepperonis, but I did like the sausage. Pizza crust and sauce were average. Reservations are recommended. Otherwise, you might not be able to get in. I saw one family that couldn't get a table.

I had a take out order I accidentally ordered something but had to change it so they accommodated with my forgetfulness without even a word. The best customer service. The food was in a larger portion and it tasted pretty good. I’d recommend this place to those who want to taste Italian food.

Amazing! We've tried many items on the menu, and you simply can't go wrong. A must for anyone eating out in the Midlands

DeLucca's is warm and friendly inside a bright and colorful establishment. From start to finish what a wonderful dining experience. We had exceptional customer service and really thought the food was a good value for the cost. We enjoyed all of the food that we had. The presentation was just as good as the taste. Someone was always checking on us so we always had what we needed. We would not hesitate to return.

We had a reservation for dinner and my friend and I arrived right on time. We were greeted and seated within a few minutes. Our waitress brought our menus and took our drink orders. As we sat there waiting and conversing, we noticed the size of this establishment. It is kind of small. There are two sides. The dining room was pretty full. Our drinks were brought out with bread and we places our orders. I ordered the shrimp Alfredo. It wasn't super flavorful. I ate the shrimp and left the rest. My friend ate majority of her stuff. I am not sure if I will return. Maybe if I'm on that side of town.

Out of towner here. Stayed at a hotel down the street. Found the place on a restaurant near me search and was pleasantly surprised. I was taught long ago that if a place does salads well, then the food almost always followes suit. Their Italian vinaigrette was delicious. Got the chicken carbonara risotto. Only knock I have against it, is it's a cream sauce and not a carbonara. It's a carbonara style cream sauce, but it was still tasty. Give it a try.

We ordered a Ham & Green Pepper large pizza. Thin crust under baked and I needed a microscope to see the toppings. The pizza tasted fine, it just could have been cooked longer and contained larger pieces of topping. Very disappointing. This is not my first rodeo with this so-called Italian restaurant. My previous visit did not impress me either, with meatballs cooked on the flat grill and did not contain any Italian seasonings.

I was recommended this restaurant by the hotel a mile away. A tennis tournament was taking place and I got there after 2 teams did. It's ok I sat at the bar and I'm glad I did. The food was perfect. The meatball as appetizers abd I ordered a steak because I have always done well with an Italian steak house streak . This one did not disappoint at all. Very tender and cooked perfectly. The waitstaff service was excellent even though they were full . The ambience couldn't have been better unless we were in an old Italian home on a hillside in Italy. I want to brag about the 2 young ladies that worked about 40 people while I was there. YOU LADIES ARE RICK STARS ! I hope you both go far in life. Thank you Delicca's for feeding a weary salesman passing through.

I hate to give this place 3 stars. Truly, I wish I could give it more. Unfortunately, there were some mishaps this evening; mishaps that could have been avoided. My husband and I ordered a bottle of Chianti and the shrimp scallop starter with sriracha honey aioli as an appetizer. Both the wine and the starter were excellent. They truly cooked the scallops and the shrimp perfectly. Neither were chewy or overcooked at all and the aioli was a very nice touch to the seafood. For our main course, my husband ordered the Ribeye special and I ordered the filet special, both served with Brussel sprouts and roasted potatoes. Soon after we placed our orders, our server came back to let me know the kitchen was running low on Brussel sprouts, but that they could substitute it for Broccolini if that was alright. I love Broccolini, so I naturally agreed it was fine. Then, a few minutes later, she said they no longer had roasted potatoes, but she offered to substitute it for whipped potatoes instead. At first, I agreed. Then, after she left our table, I wondered why she didn't address my husband about what he would want since he also had a steak special. I also was curious about what else they could offer to substitute the unavailable side dishes. So, I flagged her down. Then, after she realized my husband needed to decide too and let us know what else we could substitute, we both went with a side of risotto instead of the whipped potatoes. We received our Caesar salads and they were fresh and good. Then, once our main entrees came to the table, my husband ended up with whipped mashed potatoes instead of the risotto he ordered. We both ordered our steaks medium rare and his came out medium in some areas but still medium rare in others. My steak, however, came out closer to the well done and medium well temperature! I was immediately disappointed. We told one server to bring out his risotto and I told our other server that my steak was too cooked for my liking. She apologized and with a smile took it back to the kitchen with no hesitation. Once my meal came back complete, it was absolutely divine! My husband got his side of risotto and my steak was delicious and cooked to perfection. I took one bite and the steak just melted in my mouth, it was so good. The risotto was so flavorful and tasty, it tasted homemade with love. The broccolini was cooked beautifully too, with a great texture and light flavor of garlic and olive oil. Had our food been delivered to us like this to begin with, I would easily give this experience 4 stars. Had our entrees not been missing their side dishes and our server given us more variety to choose from at the start, I would easily give this experience 5 stars with 0 complaints. I would definitely love to come back here, regardless of the mistakes! The food was exceptional, once it was right. The pasta dishes look amazing too.

I was thoroughly impressed with just about all aspects of this restaurant.the service here has always been great with an inviting atmosphere. The first thing you get is bread with flavor infused butter which is always fantastic. My wife and I both got the chicken Alfredo and that was also delicious. This will be our go to Italian spot from now on.

We rarely order pizza, but we had just put in a long workday at church and decided to order pizza from DeLucca's. We ordered a large--18 inch I believe--pepperoni; the person taking the order said it would ready in ~20 minutes. We stopped in to pick it up about 15 minutes later, but waited at least another 15 minutes before it was ready. Except for this rather lengthy wait, and a slightly over baked pie, it was a very good pizza. The crust was on the crispy side, and the pepperoni topping was the most generous I've ever seen. The price was very reasonable. We recommend DeLucca's pepperoni pizza!

Excellent little italian eatery. We evidently were fortunate to get in for dinner without a reservation. It was very busy but staff had it handled. I wanted pan seared shrimp instead of scallops over spinach risotto and they were very accommodating. It was very good. My husband got veal marmalade which he said was excellent. We both got the tomato bisque and it had great fresh tomato flavor. Our friend ordered salmon risotto and he said it was great. In a cute little place in a strip storefront but was very nice. Would go here again.

Very good Italian food. My family loved the service and the waitresses/servers were very accommodating, even with it being less than an hour from closing by the time we were leaving. The restaurant is small and I think family owned, which is a bonus! The bread and butter were OUTSTANDING!! (Give me 300 more!) My mom and I got a side salad, get the lemon dill dressing, LOVED IT! My dad got a soup that was good. We all loved our dishes too! I got a penne pasta with vodka sauce and grilled chicken. Very generous portions, but I ate ALL of it! This was my second time there and would go back again. These remind me of homemade meals with quality ingredients. I only took off one star because I thought they had flavored butter for the bread that changed, but we think we got plain butter. (Yes, very picky...) lol. But regardless the butter is whipped and really good! Thank you!

Food was not good. Service was slow. Restaurant is small and often on the louder side. My food was overcooked and dried out, slow coming out and not hot. Ordered chicken parm. Asked for no cheese with sauce on the side. Came out with cheese on top and smothered in sauce. That's not what I ordered. When I complained about it they said all they could do was offer a free dessert. I don't eat dessert but thank you very much. What happened to satisfying the customer when you screw up? It's a never again for me.

It's a great Italian restaurant despite the size of the restaurant! I enjoyed the food there especially the chicken Parmesan and the baked spaghetti! I also enjoyed the soup, which was a spinach and Italian sausage style soup! The service was excellent and the waitress was very nice and friendly! That was the biggest highlight of the visit! The atmosphere was very pleasant and the restaurant was very clean overall! I'm glad that I chose this restaurant for visiting Columbia!

No resvations and was quickly seated meal came out prompt would definitely go back . Portions were good size.

We had dinner here on Saturday and it was delicious. The spaghetti and meatballs were out of this world. The pomodoro sauce had just the right amount of bite. The bread was warm and yummy. My partner had the mushroom ravioli and said that they were the best he's ever had.

I noticed that the crowd is definitely a bit older so their taste buds are probably seasoned enough and makes the food seem banging. Unfortunately I do think otherwise, it is mid at best. Not worth it in this economy. The best thing here was the bread and butter.

Excellent service and delicious shrimp and scallops. The balsamic reduction was awesome!

Good food, excellent dessert! Only thing I have to say negatively is the lights are overhead lights. If they had some dimmers would be perfect!

Great food had a quick lunch, everything was prepared well absolutely going back soon, 5/5

Simple no frills small Italian spot. Food was great and hot. The star of the show for me was the apricot whipped butter that came out with the rolls. It was so freaking good! They appeared to be short staffed like any restaurant these days, but the staff did an amazing job. Stayed friendly in spite of the rush.

De Lucca's is my go-to spot in Columbia for Italian food. The dishes are always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. Whether it's their pasta, pizza, or desserts, everything feels authentic and satisfying. It's my favorite place to relax and enjoy a great meal in Columbia.

The food we ok.. it could have been better we do KNOW Italian. We do. Just that it felt that the food was bland .. service ok- mediocre .. ambiance really nice .

The food was amazing. Everything was delicious. The service was great. The outside is deceiving. The inside is welcoming and cozy. I was visiting Columbia for the weekend, and am thankful for the positive reviews that led me to choose this restaurant. If I'm ever back in Columbia, I will make it a point to go here again. It was a great experience.

Probably the best Italian place in the metro area! Spinach and feta lasagna is my favorite item and I don't even like lasagna. The shrimp Provencal is another great option. The ingredients are fresh and most things are homemade and locally sourced. The salad dressings-all housemade-are so good I would buy it if they sold it at Publix. Don't skip dessert! All of them are very good!

Hi there! I don't like negative reviews. However honesty is my policy! I am soo disappointed! I wanna cry! I spent 32 usd for 4 or 5 sea scallops! Nothing was as I expected! Idk what to think. Scallops were overcooked. Risotto gave me heartburn. Tomatoes in my salad were mealy. I'm saddened! My server Hadley was cool, friendly & on top of her game! ambience is peaceful & calm.

We loved the food and comfortable ambiance. Our only complaint is the kitchen made the wrong ravioli for my order. They remade it, but by the time I got my dish my husband was almost finished eating his chicken Parmesan. Nothing was offered to amend the issue, which was unusual we thought. A different date night!

Loved the rolls with butter and my chicken Alfredo was delicious. Good Caesar salad too! Will be back next time I'm in South Carolina

Wonderful Italian food. Pizza is good as is other Italian dishes. Highly recommend! Small place but excellent quality!

My husband and I have been trying local spots for Pizza, and tonight this place was up! I have driven right by this hidden gem 1000's of times and never realized it was an eat in restaurant. The menu looked delicious, but we had our mind set on pizza so sadly that was all we got this around. It was delicious! We got it to go, but I did notice the plates of other patrons walking in, and everything looked and smelled amazing! This is such a neat little quiet spot, and we will definitely be back to eat in and sample some other menu choices.

Saturday night 4/24/21, reservation at 7pm. I had the Stromboli which was excellent. My wife's Eggplant Parmesan was very disappointing. She couldn't eat even half if the dish because it was underdone. The wine, beer and service were excellent. So, with the last bad meal a few months ago and this bad meal, we suspect a change in the kitchen. Delucca's used to be our favorite for great Italian but we might wait a while before we are back.

If you like locally owned and what I call a hole in the wall, this place is for you. We were seated quickly and the service was excellent. The food had a good flavor and the sizes were plentiful. Will be back!

I decided to give this place a try for my birthday and I was NOT disappointed. My sisters and I enjoyed every moment of our meals. We had a three course meal for under 100 and they both had a glass of wine, too. We started out with fresh bread that was served with a peach butter. The bread was warm and fluffy. Our appetizer came out soon after. We ended up getting the spinach dip and it was more than enough for three people to share. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and you can tell that they make both the sauce and meatball in house. I'm usually not a meatball fan but I loved these. My sisters dishes were also very good that they got. To finish it all off I had the cannoli and it was probably on the top of favorite cannolis. The inside was to light and airy. It wasn't to sweet either. I've had some in the past that were dense and to sweet but this one was just right. One sister had the cheese and that was also very good and the other had the tiramisu. Honestly this restaurant exceeded our standards. Everything was just amazing. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great spot for dinner.

More casual than expected, but the service was great. The tomato bisque was disappointing as it seemed more like tomato paste than bisque, not smooth or creamy at all. Definitely not fluid like a bisque. I had the ravioli, which was good, but there were only five raviolis and it felt more like a snack than a meal. I still wanted dinner after we left.

Came in around 4:45pm. They open at 4:30 I think.. Was told to sit at the weird bar/hightop even though there were only two tables of guests in the whole place. When I told them I would prefer a table I was told I had to be quick because they had a 6:30 reservation.. it was 4:45?? Ordered shrimp and scallops, scallops were a little more gritty than I get other places. Shrimp was good. Bread was great. Had the chicken parm, which was fairly good, even though the sauce was on the liquid side. Tomato bisque was pretty good. Not sure I will go back. I don't like feeling like I am inconveniencing someone by not having an appointment when 90% of the tables were vacant and only 2 with guests at them. Finished with plenty of time to leave before their reservation arrived... just didn't feel hospitable and welcoming with the you have to finish by X time and get the nth degree trying to grab a bite to eat. I'm not one to linger.

It looks like a small little place but it's actually quite roomy in there. All the waiting staff was very nice. They are busy but they do their best to take care of each table. Fresh bread and their strawberry butter was absolutely amazing!! It was a nice treat. And then I ordered the ravioli filled with chicken/spinach topped with the Alfredo sauce. It was delicious. My fiancé got the chicken carbonara which he assumed would have pasta with it but it did not. He did say that the chicken was tasteful. The salads were delightful and all the dressings are home made. For dessert we had the cheesecake which was rich but good. Would love to go back and dine again. Only downsides to this beautiful little place are its not particularly kid friendly. Or we did not receive a kids menu and the ladies bathroom does not have a changing table. Def not deal breakers but just for some knowledge. It's a great place to go for date nights or to hang out with your friends. It's just got a good atmosphere about it.

I've eaten here twice now. Everything I have had was incredible! It's a cute little restaurant, and it tastes like everything is made fresh in house.

We were not sure what to expect coming from an area where great Italian food is everywhere but we were so pleasantly surprised and impressed. My son and I were in Columbia to attend The Master's in Augusta and were looking for a place to eat DeLucca'a was close to our hotel and the menu online looks good. We arrived and were seated right away. We decided to order one of the nights special appetizers, Grilled shrimp and scallops with crispy prosciutto in a balsamic glaze which was a large, definitely made to share, and very well prepared. The flavors were very good and worked well together and the seafood was perfectly cooked. Ordered for dinner baked spaghetti and chicken carbonara with risotto. Both of the dishes were good size portions and came with a salad or soup. The baked spaghetti well sauced with a nice mix of meat and vegetables in it. The chicken dish was excellent and the risotto was perfect. If we were ever back in the area would certainly eat here again and would suggest it for anyone I know going to Columbia to give it a try.

A very good and calm dining experience, one of the best of my life and i'm at the ripe old age of 73. Exquisite food for a very good bargain. Welcoming and patient waiters for great service. A really quiet calm place with a decent amount of people, wonderful atmosphere. The pizza was great, i ordered some 18" cheese pizzas for only 14 dollars. amazing value I would recommend coming by here if you come by south Carolina, certainly a must go.

Our first time dining here we had an amazing experience wonderful food we will be returning. The service was great the ambience was quaint nice little pictures on the wall .

awesome people wonderful food. you will not be disappointed. Love the baked spaghetti, but all the food is terrific.

I have been trying to find a restaurant with good chicken alfredo and this place was not it. I had seen the good reviews on the restaurant so I tried it for my birthday thinking it was a good option. The chicken for the chicken alfredo is a huge roasted chicken breast. There was little to no seasoning on it and was hard to cut and chewy. The chicken was barely edible. If it wouldve been cooked a minute less, i wouldve sent it back.

Chicken parm was great, and the service was nice. Loved the environment, it is definitely a casual atmosphere, but not too loud.

Excellent, quality food prepared and presented in a white tablecloth manner. Quiet, cool and comfortable dining. Specialty butter daily. A place to go for excellent food in a quiet establishment where they actually seem proud of what they do.

Food was perfect. Portions were large, could be split between 2 and had plenty. Service was also excellent. Our server kept us satisfied 100%. We'll be back!!

First and last visit.greeted and told no tables available until 7:45 pm. We came at 2...or 3. The leader there (an older woman) gave us disgusted looks we sat at the bar. The young ladies working the desk were very nice, kind, friendly. The older lady gave us the impression that she just couldn't be bothered. Unfortunate. We went next door and were treated like royalty.

The food was okay, but our server was gruff. We felt rushed and like we were looked down at for getting soups and salads. We felt uncomfortable.

Good food and service. The Tiramisu was fantastic! Fettuccini was good but needed spinach. Asked but they forgot to add it.

Wow - what a great meal! We were looking for an Italian place that was different than the usual Carrabba's/Travinias dining experience. This is it! Great service, excellent food, casual atmosphere. The bread/ butter was a great starter and the food is reasonably priced. We will certainly be back.

The staff were friendly, and the location had a fun atmosphere. The service is great. The decor is cozy and the restaurant is a bit tight but I kind of liked the vibe of it.

Don't let the size or placement fool you on this little Gem. Service was super friendly and attentive. I had the beef lasagna and it was fantabulous. Friend had chicken parm( not my bag but was good). Will hopefully get a chance to return before we leave town.