Luca's Ristorante

Four of us had lunch at Luca's at 1:00 on a Sunday afternoon. There were only a couple other tables with guests so the restaurant was very peaceful, low noise level. We were being very social and not in a hurry, and fortunately, the staff at Luca's couldn't have been more accommodating. They have us plenty of time to order, didn't rush us at all, let us sit there for what turned out to be over two hours as we chatted, ate, and drank our wine. Of the four of us, I was the only one who had not been there before, the other three recommended we eat here. And for good reason ... the food was very good. I had the Luca Seafood dish which was excellent. The scallops and shrimp were fresh and cooked to perfection, the asparagus also fresh and perfectly prepared, all on a bed of linguini with a creamy white wine sauce. I'm not I've got not finishing a meal but this was a plentiful portion and rich enough that a small portion made for an excellent snack the next day. The other three in our party all had the Pappardelle. This too was an excellent bowl of pasta with a good portion of burrata cheese to accompany the hearty bolognese sauce. For dessert we shared regular canoli and the special pistachio canoli. We preferred the regular. Luca's is BYO and has a dedicated free parking lot. Definitely worth a visit.

A true Italian gem in Somerset! Dining at Luca’s felt like a trip to Italy—no passport required. From the moment we sat down, everything was exceptional. The unique bread basket was a standout, the sparkling Italian water set the tone, and each dish was crafted with care and full of flavor. The vibrant, welcoming decor and attentive service completed the experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine. Grazie, Luca’s!

Came to this restaurant to celebrate Father’s Day and some birthdays. I’ve always had great Italian food growing up in New Jersey and New York, but Luca’s is up there with the best. This restaurant is specifically themed around the Ischia island off of Naples. All of the art inside is made by artists from Ischia and of course the food is themed around it too. It’s not a place I’d heard of before, but this restaurant makes me want to go. All of the dishes my family ordered were amazing- pasta is cooked perfectly al dente and the daily specials were truly unique and delicious. We were all blown away with the dessert, which was a pistachio tiramisu. It was one of the best tiramisus I’ve ever had! Such a deep and rich coffee flavor. Service was great as well, our wine glasses and water were always refilled promptly and it didn’t feel as though we had to wait very long for our food even though it was so crowded inside. Overall, I strongly recommend and can endorse it as being certainly the best Italian restaurant in the area and probably one of the best in Jersey.

Food was absolutely fantastic with good flavor and beautifully present.. service was warm and attentive.. to talk about Ambiance wah it was such a impressive place if you love the antique touch then this place is for you.

We celebrated our daughter’s graduation by having lunch here. This Italian restaurant is a hidden gem. It’s located at a strip mall. The decor is classic Italian, staff is extremely friendly and there’s ample space. This is possibly one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ. Appetizers and pastas are all shareable, each small plate can easily serve 2. Everything we tried was yum: Spiedini in spicy vodka sauce, Fried Calamari, Pappardelle, Valentino, and of course the Tiramisu!! The wines are not served by glass, you have to buy the whole bottle, though you get couple of the wines in small bottles.

I’ve had this place on my list for a while, and I finally got to try it—and it was absolutely worth it. The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and professional. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making for a cozy dining experience. The food? Incredible. Since it was Valentine’s Day weekend, they offered a special twist on the Fico appetizer, replacing fig with strawberry—a literal burst of flavor! The spiedini with spicy vodka blush sauce was rich and delicious. For entrées, we had the Stagionata, which was cooked to perfection, and the Marsala Arrosto. Even as someone who isn’t the biggest fan of chunky mushrooms, I thoroughly enjoyed it. They ran out of crème brûlée so ended up trying Tiramisu which was pretty good. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Thought the service was a little weird. We got the apps really quickly and then had to inquire after our entrees after over 30min wait. Also, I had to ask another server to get me some more water. No one checked on us during the 30min wait. The food itself was good: -App: Meatballs (thought the pine nuts added a nice texture but husband didn't like it as much) -App: Mussels, Clams and Shrimp (very pure tomato sauce but the drenched foccacia bread was a little weird) -Entree: Luca (best thing we got, each bite, it got better and better) -Entree: Romolo (interesting but it was too much for me) -Dessert: Berry pastry with gelato (it wasn't flaky pastry at all lol, I would never get again)

Bronzino was great. Very good food but service is an issue. They charged me extra to swap pasta for potatoes Tried to rush me out the entire meal. 5 with better service. I recommend ordering to go and not changing any items on the menu for extra charges.