Art T.
Yelp
Number one rave review: Service!! Excellent customer service by our waiter, even though we were only stopping in for drinks! We ended up with a couple of rounds each, and it was probably due to our amazing server.
We had just stopped off at Mike's for some (amazingly delicious) pastries, and we were on our way over to Union Oyster House for dinner. But, we were very early, and as our hotel was miles away, we weren't about to go back just to turn right around again. Long story, but cutting to the chase, we decided to rest our feet and refresh ourselves at Lucca with some cocktails before dinner.
Oh man... what an experience. First of all, our server offered to hold our pastry boxes in the refrigerator while we rested. This not only kept our table space free, but it kept the cannolis (et cetera) chilled until we headed out. Very thoughtful!
Second, the drinks themselves! The cocktails were inventive and very tasty. We ordered off their menu instead of your standard fare which you can get anywhere, and we were not disappointed. Everyone had two tasty beverages that were enjoyed universally!
Third, the décor in the place was really nice. It was dimly lit, but that led to a cozy feel. Yes, we needed our phone lights to read the menu, but chalk that one up to a day outside walking all over Boston and tired eyes.
So, between the service, the cocktails, the location, and the ambiance, we were very happy with our 'pit stop' on the way to dinner. We did see some of the entrees going to tables that evening, and they all looked and smelled amazing. In hindsight, we wish we'd stopped here to eat one of the days we were in town! Next time, Lucca... next time.
Overall, definitely worth visiting if you're in town and doing the tourist thing, or probably even if you are a local. The drinks and the service alone were well worth stopping in for. I would return in a heartbeat if we're ever in town there again!