Luchini Italian Restaurant

Great place to get traditional Italian food inside the MGM hotel and resort. We appreciate that they had many gluten-free options within their pasta selection. The appetizers were wonderful and the penne pesto pasta was fantastic especially the prosciutto.

Grandmas meatballs tasted homemade. The meat was softer than I expected. Ricotta cheese and the marinara were quite good. Del Pizzaiolo , can definitely taste the truffle oil. Arugula was fresh. Only critique was the pizza had a little too much oil. Not bad. The (Alfami?) Spritz was decent. Some floral hints. Cappellacci Boscaiola was definitely unique. The pasta was al dente. The sauce was perfectly balanced and acidic, but not overwhelming. Calabrian Rignette Alfredo was also quite unique.. the sauce was a little spicy and umami, which I liked. The shrimp had good texture. The pasta was just a tad too gummy. But not a big deal. Very good overall

Great food. Waiter, Sean was not attentive at all. Never came around and asked how was everything, do you want another cocktail? When we asked for more coffee, he shook his head and said I'm really busy so it is going to be a while? What waiter says that? Because of this, unfortunately, Luchinis is out. The food was good, waiter no.

First time visiting and thought the food was very good. The service was very average - from getting seated way late to not having a waiter for 10 minutes to having water spilled on the table to having to ask for the check. I will give it one more try because the food was very good.

Ate here and had the chicken parmigiana - big serving. Food came out quickly. Server was friendly. Had a side of spaghetti with red sauce. Was crowded the night I was there but a convention was going on and many attendees were from there. Plenty of good looking traditional Italian entrees. I think you would not be disappointed if you ate here.

Amazing authentic Italian food. A little on the pricey side but it was a special occasion and we decided to splurge. Old fashioned cocktail was made to perfection! Since it was my birthday they comped the freshly made gelato and it was best I ever had!

The food was very good. Ribeye was great. Short Rib Pinwheel Lasagna was fantastic. The problem is our server disappeared on us the last 35 minutes was us sitting around while our bus boy tried to keep it all together. Then after telling the manager the first thing we got asked was if we wanted dessert. Like wtf…..300+ plus bill no second round of drinks, no checking if the food was good, no anything. MGM do better. I don’t come to bet thousands of dollars just to have some of the worst service I’ve ever had. Waffle House is better.

I recently visited Luchini’s in Vegas, and while the atmosphere was decent, the food was absolutely terrible. The jumbo shrimp was fried, which I’ve never seen before and found really odd, it lacked flavor and freshness. The pasta tasted like it came straight out of a can, and overall, the food was just very disappointing. That said, the waiters were very attentive and provided excellent service, which was the only redeeming part of the experience. Unfortunately, the food ruined it for me, and I definitely won’t be coming back. The food was awful.

This was the first time we stayed at the MGM grand. The hotel was ok, but the highlight of my trip was eating at Luchini and watching server Laurin and Ralph. They were both great on our table, but what impressed me was their interaction with other customers and their outstanding handling of customers who had issues. These two employees handled every situation so professionally that it made me smile. I have been in the industry for 30 years and would hire these two employees in a snap. I look forward staying at the MGM just to go back and see these two outstanding individuals. I hope they get recognized for their outstanding performance and hope they realize how impactful their efforts mean to some people. Thank you, B and L(Hawaii)

During our recent stay in Las Vegas, we chose the Tao Group Hospitality's nearly one-and-a-half-year-old Italian-American restaurant, Luchini, as one of our second-to-last dining experiences. We had been eating Chinese cuisine to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the Lunar New Year, so we thought we'd choose another cuisine with noodles or pasta, symbolizing longevity in Asian cultures. A couple of years ago, we saw the June 2023 opening of Luchini, but during our 2023 visits, we had already booked ourselves at other restaurants, but we kept Luchini in mind. This time, I made reservations for an early dinner through the OpenTable dining reservations app, wandered from the MGM Grand Resort's Casino, and immediately found the restaurant. We were greeted by two cheerful and smartly dressed hostesses who asked us to wait on the side since we arrived about 25 minutes before our reservation. My husband said he'd play on a slot machine around the corner while waiting and that I'd call him when we'd be seated. I laughed at him and wished him luck while confirming that I'd text him the table location after the hostess seated me. I texted my husband when I got seated, ordered a drink from our server, Frank, and waited for his reply. Fifteen minutes passed, and he didn't answer, but I got anxious and continued to sip on my Negroni. About half an hour later, my husband showed up, saying he couldn't leave the machine, and showed me his birthday win on an IRS Tax Form. Well, I said that the win called for a celebratory drink. Shh, shh, shh! He guessed I already had a Negroni even though Frank had removed the "evidence." Still, I ordered another anyway, thinking I'd not want to fill up on bread or appetizers while celebrating my husband's triumph. Because we chose to start dinner around 6 PM, only two other couples were with us in the main dining room, but many were seated outside the restaurant for Happy Hour. Our server, Frank, welcomed us like we were about to have a "Sunday dinner at Nonna's." Frank was efficient, had a dry sense of humor, and was attentive. He also coursed our meal so that we didn't feel like we were eating at a typical Chinese restaurant where everything comes out to the table at once. We ordered the Fritto Misto, a humongous plate of perfect light battered and fried zucchini strips, calamari, and shrimp. The golden fried strips were moist and tender without tasting greasy. It was so good that we ate almost everything on the plate and started to understand the upcoming food portion sizes. We kept the nearly empty plate of Fritto Misto when Frank returned to ask if we were ready for our Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata, AKA Caprese Salad. Of course, we stopped eating the Fritto Misto while sharing the tasty, beautiful, colorful salad. The salad included a whole ball of soft, creamy, and mild burrata cheese. The Caprese salad represented il tricolore italiano with bold green, white, and red. We were already getting full from the appetizer and salad but pushed forward with our pasta entrees (Calabrian Reginette Alfredo and Cavatelli Bolognese). Frank warned me about the spice level of the Calabrian Reginette Alfredo pasta dish. Still, I boldly said it should be okay since the creamy Alfredo sauce would tame the Calabrian chilies and not detract from the rock shrimp in this pasta. He smiled and agreed, but he warned me. My husband considered getting the meaty (made with veal) Cavatelli Bolognese. We looked forward to and enjoyed the housemade pasta. The pasta was cooked al dente in each dish yet captured the sauce in its nooks and crannies, making each mouthful a luxurious bite. I was about to scream "Basta così, grazie" since we were trying to be polite or not wasteful to the chef, but seriously, the generous and delicious portions in this Italian-American restaurant made us seem disrespectful. We could relax and enjoy our meal and dessert within two hours. By then, the restaurant filled with more hungry diners and the restaurant became more lively.

Wifey and booked a reservation at Luchini before going to the Ka Cirque show since both places were in the MGM Grand. We started with the Burrata Salad which was very creamy, very tasty, and was a nice start to our meal. For our entrees Wifey ordered the chicken parm and I ordered the shrimp parm (we weren't looking for fancy that night). Here's the smarmy part of our experience. When we ordered the meals the waiter asked "do you want pasta with that" and we both ordered Spaghetti...assuming it was part of the entree. It wasn't and we were charged for it. Kind of a crappy way to make a few bucks. With our dinner wifey and I had glasses of Super Tuscan and Textbook Cab. Both were pretty tasty, but the Cab wasn't as strong flavored as I'd hoped. Overall we enjoyed the meals and the service was good...until we got the bill and realized we should have read the menu a little more closely.

Came here for a work event and we were absolutely blown away by everything. We had a large group and were seated right on time of our reservation. The ambiance is casual, dim lighting and table, booth seating is available. Our server was very attentive and sweet All of the food we got here tasted amazing! There was not one thing I tried that I didn't enjoy. The house made focaccia was delightful, so soft and warm and seasoned beautifully. All the meat we ordered was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The calamari was unlike anything I tasted before, it was more than enough to share with the table and paired with beautiful cocktail dip. Even their gelato was a home run, soft, sweet, I'm usually not a fan of gelato but I couldn't resist this one. I'm a local and don't usually drive down to the strip but would make the trip down here again!

Honestly we were really glad to be just be sat without a wait. Can't guarantee that every time but for what it's worth the food was really good! The servers were great and attentive but it was really quite dark. I could barely see my friend so just a heads up! The frito Misto is not a one person appetizer haha. I came with my vegetarian friend and thought I could eat it all but I couldn't. But it was good! Her pasta was also quite good, you can't go wrong with the spicy vodka!

We came here during our last Vegas trip around July/August. Boyfriend wanted to try their Pepperoni Pizza and Pepperoni Thick Cut Pizza. Sadly, they were out of the deep dish for the day, so we weren't able to try it this time. Anyways, onto the flavor - the star of this review. At $12 a slice, this better be good right? Right! It was tasty and cheesy in all the right places. We did buy from their pizza slice counter and didn't dine in at the restaurant, but the grab and go experience in Vegas in and of itself was enjoyable. We were a bit disappointed since we went around 7pm. Although, I did recently discover they have a buy ahead option on their website. Perhaps we will try that next time to see if they have thick cut pizzas available. Looking forward to our next Vegas outing with more delicious pizza from Luchini!

We discovered this little treasure this weekend because we stayed at the MGM. We were here for President's day weekend and we ate at this restaurant all 3 nights. That's how much we enjoyed it!! The food is amazingly delicious and authentic Italian. Food came out fast, fresh and hot. Service was excellent!! We will be back when we are in town! We didn't take a pic of the pizzas we ate on the 2nd day :( It was so good that we forgot

We arrived without a reservation right when they opened at 4:30. We sat at a high top table in the bar area. Ambience was very nice. Jessica was our server. We started with focaccia bread and Grandmas Meatballs. The bread was good and the meatballs were fantastic. 2nd course was a Caesar Salad that was large enough to share. Very delicious. For dinner, I had the Chicken parm and my wife had the Burrata Ravioli. The Chicken parm was huge and delicious. My wife said it was the most delicious ravioli she has ever eaten. For dessert, we went light and shared a vanilla/pistachio gelato. It was great. The overall experience was fantastic. Jessica was the best server we have had anywhere in a long time. Plates and silverware were changed between each course. The entire staff looked like they really enjoyed working there. Something you don't see often.

Our server Michael was extremely nice & attentative, he let us know ahead of time that he's new & in training but he did great. He helped me decide of the bolognese dish & mixed salad. Both were amazing to taste & exactly what I was hoping for w lots of flavors. Ambience is pretty casual & seating fairly close to other tables.

We had a great experience here on a Saturday before a show. We made reservations and we were quickly sat on time. Had a very nice waiter and assistant who were quick and kept us happy. The decor is dark and romantic and comfy. I had the Sicilian Heatwave cocktail which was fantastic! Perfectly balanced and yummy! For dinner my fiancé ordered the chicken parmigiana and a side of spaghetti with marinara. Chicken was really flavorful and well fried. I love the sauce and the noodle was great. I ordered the Cappellacci stuffed pasta with ricotta and sausage in a brandy cream sauce. Omggg amazing!! They make all pasta in house and they did not disappoint. Huge portion of sautéed spinach with garlic was tasty. We went to the speakeasy after for their amazing affogatos espresso martinis for dessert which I'm obsessed with!

Food: It was good but didn't do it for me. Especially after not eating all day. I had the margherita pizza with added pepperoni. It was delicious but for $30 I definitely was looking for more "gourmet" type flavors. While I appreciated the amount of pepperoni's, the math just wasn't mathing for the price I paid. I wanted MORE flavor from a spot that sounds fancy af. If I hit it again, I plan to see what their pasta's are hitting for. Decor: Nice ambiance. Think dark and moody with candle lights setting the mood. The music they were playing were 90s r&b throwbacks which I absolutely loved! Drink: Had the prima donna which was delicious but for $23 bucks, I definitely expected it to "hit". It didn't. It gave mocktail vibes despite being tasty. Service: I can't remember our waitresses name but she was an absolute sweetheart! The customer service was some of the best I've had in Vegas so I appreciated it.

Luchini offers a chic Italian dining experience that will leave your taste buds singing! The service and atmosphere were top notch, but so was the food! We started with the Caesar salad, then we ordered their meatballs and the fritto misto! After those dishes, we ended with the del pizzaiolo! Everything was perfect. This was our second time dining at Luchini, and we are excited to visit again the next time we happen to be in Las Vegas!

Came here since we weren't able to get into Carbone lol. We saw good things about it online, however our experience was a little lackluster. The food was so-so and overpriced, but I guess that's expected from Vegas. The kicker was that they double charged us for something and we didn't catch it until after we paid, so we had to let the server know and they had to refund me. It was annoying.

OK.. I was little scared to try this place because of such mixed reviews. But I didn't feel like driving anywhere so I decided to give this place a try. Nice decor, staffs were very friendly and pretty busy for Tuesday night. Ordered caesar salad and fritto misto for starter. Caesar salad was pretty good, nothing out of the ordinary but the garlic crouton was pretty darn yummy. Light flaky crispy and garlicy.. Yum. Fritto misto.. Wow... The price seemed high but when it came to the table.. Wow.. It was huge... Calamari which could have been little bit more crispier on the batter but calamari was very tasty and tender. Also had 4 huge shrimps which was sooo juicy and tender also. Plate also had fried peppers and hidden surprise of sliced lemon, which was pretty dang amazing.. Then all that is topped off with shredded zucchini which was sooo freaking yummy. The portion was big enough to share with 4 people.. Because we couldn't finish . Now for main dish, I was eying on that 1.5 lbs lobster pasta dish but price was steep. But I said meh I will give it a try. Wife was going to order different pasta dish and waiter Michael said no I would not recommend it because you won't finish the first dish.. I said I eat a lot and he said many tried and many failed so we just ordered one dish. Oh man was it huge.. It was way bigger than what I saw on the pictures... Scallop was nice and tender, clams were also tasty, mussel.. Oh man. Last time I had mussel this fresh and melt in your mouth was in Naples Italy. Lobster was also very flavorful and cooked perfect. Calamari was also pretty tasty. Linguini was cooked perfect al dente but little bit less than what I've had in Italy which was fine. Over all the flavor was good, nice seafood flavor on the marinara sauce. Not so diablo spice but enough to taste the difference. Michael the waiter was so awesome.. He asked me out of random if we are celebrating birthday and I said belated birthday for me. We'll he surprised me with huge ice cream on the house. Ice cream was very yummy. I say it's cross between Gelato and ice cream. Not too sweet and creamy. Over all staff was amazing the waiter Michael was amazing and food was also awesome. I would definitely come back here again. Oh and I never did finish the pasta dish.. I say it is easily shared with 3 people at least.

Great Italian restaurant in the MGM Grand! Located within MGM Grand, Luchini has a nice quaint atmosphere. Food was all really good - the frito misto was a great appetizer, perfectly fried: crispy but not greasy. The short rib lasagna pinwheels were unique and delicious! Service was good, not great; could have been more attentive.

Pizza is pretty solid. I could see the comparison to New York other than the price. The real ridiculous part was the $8 soda. No, I will not return.

Horrible customer service! We tried dining there last night but it was 10:05 and the very young women who were at front said were closed and laughed! Tonight we went back to the secret bar which the lobby of the MGM is advertising open! Nope they are closed too at 9 pm! So we go back to Luchini and Ralph comes over to let us know that we can't sit in the bar area unless the young hostesses who are so clueless seat us! He is so rude and condescending! Instead of saying let me help you he states you can't sit here!!!!!! E are here in vegas to have a fun time. We're dressed nicely and just want to have a drink with our friends and we're treated like scum! There are better restaurants and hotels

Came here for the cheesy bread in a pool of butter sauce. It wasn't all that it was hyped up to be but their short rub lasagna rolls were amazing! The calamari was great too. I especially loved the deep fried slices of lemon. Nice touch! Ambiance is dark. If you have bad eyes you'll need the flashlight on your cell phone to see the menu clearly. Service was excellent. Cocktails were top tier.

This place was at the back of MGM. The dining is a la cart and quite pricey for one place. I normally order spaghetti and meat sauce but thought I'd try something different. We made a reservation and was seated promptly. The waitress was polite and went over menu items. Most of the pasta dishes are JUST pasta, no meat. She did say the pasta is made fresh there so that's good but I didn't feel like the price justified the food. We received the little crunchy pretzels with sauce and they were okay. We also ordered the friend calamari appetizer and that was delicious, loved that and it was plenty for 3 people. My sister ordered the short rib meat dish and she liked it and I ordered a pasta dish. The chicken parm does not come with any pasta but you can add a SIDE of spaghetti for $16. The food wasn't bad it just wasn't worth the price, TO ME. The ambiance was sort of dark and not too noisy.

The food was amazing, especially the torta al cioccolato cake, I don't even like cake but I took the leftovers home! The service was fast and on point. We were celebrating a couple birthdays, the manager himself brought us our favorite drinks on request. Although the food is high class, you don't need to dress to the nines to enjoy this impeccable cuisine.

I was nervous to try Luchini - Slice Shop because its pizza sitting in a case that had to be reheated in an oven BUT I'm glad I tried it because it was good for the price. The server seemed a little annoyed but she was kind enough. She may have been overwhelmed by the number of people and she was working alone. I ordered the vodka slice and I'm so glad I did. The dough was thick but light and the cheese was crispy. Although, it was reheated in the oven it was still pretty good for $12. The sitting area in the back had a television and they were playing great music.

The service was above and beyond. Meatballs are delicious and so was the calamari. Surprisingly, the appetizers are hearty and plentiful. The pasta portion is a lot smaller, but still just as tasty as the appetizers. We got the penne alla rosa and pesto rigatoni. I was pleasantly surprised by the spicy pasta. It was flavorful and delicious. The spiciness gives it a nice kick. The only downside was the truffle sausage pizza. It was a bit dry. Other than that, the service and ambiance all deserve 5 stars. After $50 resort credit, the bill only came out to be around $94-not bad for two appetizers, two pasta, pizza, and a side of spinach! Our server graciously comp'ed the meatballs.

So this is an Italian haven set subtlety tucked away off the main casino floor. The service is superb, our bar tender, Sergio hand crafted amazing cocktails that perfectly balanced our perfectly prepared pasta dishes. This is a must in the Sin City...

After three coworkers bragged on this place for pizza in the MGM, I decided I'd try it. I had the mushroom pizza and shot honey themed pizza. The mushroom was the best. Both were decent, better than a chain. Neither were stellar though. Other than being one of cheaper places and the walk up connivence, I didn't see the reason for a 5th star. The poor last working the orders, paying, warming, and packaging was still friendly departed being overworked and understaffed.

The service both nights was amazing. We had two different waiters named Michael and they were attentive and kept us laughing. The food was so good we went back on our last night to try different dishes and we were not disappointed.

The ambience was very nice, it was dark and candlelit. The service was great, our waiter was very attentive and answered all questions about the menu easily and with great detail. The food was good, we ordered the margherita pizza and the boscaiola pasta.

Excellent food. The penne was cooked al denté and so flavorful. We sat by the bar and had a great view of all the alcohol on display under the dim ambiance. Food was so good. Highly recommend.

The food was good, the service was good. Definitely a relaxing place to have dinner. Their dining area is dimly lit and comfortable. Prices are expected as it's on the strip. Will definitely be back.

Hostesses were really nice. Waiter was nice enough, a little snooty. My daughter and I are vegetarians and my husband eats a Mediterranean diet, not a lot of meat. We often get looked at as though we're cheap cuz we get a bunch of pasta dishes, so maybe it's just us. Instead of bread, they give you bread sticks. Looks cute, but they were kind of bland. Ravioli is good, it's cleverly made and served as a whole sheet. Rigatoni al pesto is decent, garlic overpowers the flavors of the basil. Penne alla Rossa was tasty. Very spicy, be careful if you can't handle heat. We'll be back. We stay at MGM Grand often and not a lot of places vegetarians can eat well.

My dining experience at Luchini was pretty fantastic. I went last minute and didn't have a reservation but was able to get a nice booth in the middle of the dining room. The dining room is really dark but I really enjoyed the vibe - lots of energy and had a warm and cozy feel to it. Not stuffy or arrogant. Service was excellent. Our service team (2 people) were on it! Checked in regularly, were communicative, and made sure the dining experience was perfect. Food? I enjoyed (almost) everything that I tried: Grandma's Meatballs - tender in a delicious marinara Frito Misto (fried shrimp, calamari, zucchini) Chilean Seabass Piccata - delicious and buttery fish. Salmon with Clams - perfectly cooked fish and flavorful combo. Pizza (pepperoni) Pizza Capricciosa (prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, artichokes, olives) Dessert: Torta Al Cioccolato (Chocolate Cake) - AMAZING! Apricot Meringa Cake - this was the only thing that I did not care for. I loved the meringue and cake but did not care for the apricot inside. An apricot jam or preserves would probably be better - but that is just me! It's a cool looking dessert though! The leftover pizza that I took home reheated well in the air fryer. The dough is so good - fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside. I will definitely be back. I want to try their pasta options and I also want to try the pizza by the slice offered at their Slice House in the front of the restaurant.

Located in the MGM grand. Stopped here for a quick lunch. They have several slice options for pizza available. Slices range from $8-$12. Pizza was decent. Nothing too spectacular. But it'll get the job done. Service was ok, felt kinda rushed with picking out a slice, there was one other person in line. Once you pick a slice it is re-heated (takes about 5-7 minutes). They have a back dining area very quaint where you can go and indulge in your slice. Condiments are readily available. IYKYK - there's a door to their speakeasy in the quaint dining room (see pictures).

Amazing Caesar. Best lasagna I've ever had. Chicken parm is huge and delicious. Arturo and his colleagues are the finest of servers. Amazing experience. Perfect setting and ambience!

This space at MGM Grand always seems to have new restaurants come and go quickly so we were anxious to try Luchini's. Made a dinner reservation and didn't wait long until we were seated. Decor is interesting to me; nothing screams out that this is an Italian restaurant but it's perfectly ok. Good amount of booths and tables. Drinks were good. Their complimentary breadsticks were round and crunchy, in a good way, to get your appetite going. Started with a Caesar salad which was really good, not overly dressed. We also ordered the lamp chops, cavatelli bolognese, and shrimp scampi. Everything tasted great. They mistakenly brought a vanilla gelato with chocolate crunchy bits and chocolate shavings to our table which was tasty and a nice way to end the meal. Overall I thought it was good for the first time into the restaurant. Would like to go back and try some of their other pastas and fish dishes.

The shrimp scampi was to die for!!! The service was excellent, we had everything before we realized we needed it. Very crowded, but easy to get seats at the bar! The atmosphere was nice too, a bit of peace after the craziness of the mall and casinos. I will be back for the shrimp scampi!

First time dining here, service was great but the food was average. The ambiance is cozy and quirky which is a nice change. I really liked the moped at the entrance, good photo-op for those that want it. I ordered the burrata ravioli, the pasta was dry and it could have used more sauce. My daughter got the margherita pizza which she enjoyed, and honestly we've got the pizzas before from their pizza stand. The pizzas are the way to go. My son got the spaghetti and added meatballs, he seemed to enjoy it but he's 13 and eats everything so it's hard to say. My husband got a salad that had about three tomatoes in it and was basically just lettuce. The focaccia bread appetizer was quite tastey, didn't get a picture of it though.

The ambiance of this restaurant was very nice. The music played was soulful...like Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, & Diana Ross. We were a party of 8, seated at a lovely round table. This set the tone for us to be allllll over the menu!! Taste here, taste there! For starters, we enjoyed the Tuna Tartare, Grandma's Meatballs, Ceasar Salad, and a mozzarella cheese baked bread, drizzled with balsamic and set atop a lemon caper sauce! Just ridiculously good!

Good service and sophisticated atmosphere. Pesto pasta- The best pasta dish they have here and one of the best pesto I had by far. The pesto flavor is made to perfection with a note of light creaminess. Penne Alla Rosa- I like that it wasn't too heavy and creamy. I personally thought it lacked a bit of spiciness. Porterhouse steak- The steak here is phenomenal, but the grilled garlic and onion changed the game. The steak is so tender and I love the smoky flavor from the charbroil. Shortrib lasagna- This lasagna is a flavor explosion. There are generous loads of short ribs in between each layer. I appreciate that it isn't too overwhelmingly heavy and cheesy compared to a typical lasagna. Capricciosa- The pizza was my least favorite. It was giving mostly prosciutto. Honestly the flavor itself was a bit bland aside from the saltiness of the prosciutto. Chocolate cake- The cake here is amazing. I personally don't like chocolate cake, but this cake is so rich and decadent. Perfect cake to frosting ratio.

Great spot for Italian food. Our server was great, she recommended a mix of two types of fresh oyster to taste a variety, my branzino was cooked to perfection. Tiramisu was delicious! Great service and enjoyable ambiance.

Luchini has just opened but it's already hitting on all cylinders. I wasn't expecting much from this new place, but it was a delightful surprise. Service was great and the food was all very good. The breadstick/modern art lagniappe thing isn't delicious and I'm hoping by the time I write this, they have done away with it and have started providing a proper bread basket. So enough said about all that. We started with the "Spiedini alla Romana", which is like the worlds best most decadent garlic bread. It's frankly TOO good. It's too much for two people. You really just need a few delicious bites and you're good. More than that and you're too full for your dinner. And you don't want that. My partner had the "Short Rib Lasagna Pinwheels", which were highly recommended and without a doubt the star of the meal. I couldn't stop stealing bites from his plate. Absolutely delicious and you must order or share this. We also ordered a side lobster tail but that wasn't at all necessary or even near the best part of the meal. You can skip that... the lily is gilded enough already. I had the "Reginette alla Calabrese" which was really good, but I was already full from that amazing Spiedini all Romana and also stealing bites of the Lasagna pinwheels. We ordered too much but it was all so good. The only thing we didn't care for - the music. It's almost all rap and it just seems so out of place. It's like they are trying to make this nice Italian restaurant into a nightclub. We asked our server about it and he confirmed our suspicions - owned by TAO, Luchini's music is a corporate decision and meant to invoke the TAO name. That it does. Not in a good way though. Hope they change that soon. Until then, get there early before they turn it up.

We had our last big meal of the trip Saturday night here at 7:30pm.; glad we made reservations through OpenTable. Spiedini alla Romana appetizer was amazing. The bread had a perfect crisp to it and the lemon butter and cheese sauce with capers was superb (5/5). The three of us all shared the Seafood Fra Diovolo (3/5). It was loaded with two lobsters tails, shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels, and tomato. The linguini noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce had just a little heat to eat but the sauce and seafood lacked flavor. Our side of fresh spinach was meh. Service was ok, food is just a little disappointing other than the Spiedini bread appetizer. I'd recommend looking elsewhere for Italian.

I've had this place bookmarked and what better way to experience a new-to-me restaurant other than coming here for dinner during Restaurant Week! Casual Italian spot but the ambiance is nice and sultry. Luchini is located at The District...basically their restaurant row. It's passed the Ka theatre. $50 per person, three course meal prix fixe menu. And they do not, I repeat DO NOT skim you on portions either for their Restaurant Week menu. The first course is your choice of an appetizer. Multiple selections to choose from like Cesar Salad, Saffron and Mozzarella Arancinis, Antipasto or Shrimp Scampi. Of course we went with the shrimp scampi. WOW! The lemon, garlic with the bread crumbs marinated so well together. I would totally order two of these as entrees...it's so good! They give you plenty of shrimps...I lost count after eight. Second course is your main entrée. Again, plenty to choose from like chicken parm, pesto pasta, grilled branzino, pizza and your traditional spaghetti & meatballs. I was trying to decide between the chicken parm or the pesto pasta. Ultimately, went with the chicken parm. The size of this chicken parm covered the entire plate's circumference! This literally will be three dinners for me....insane!!!!! I was surprised it does not come with a side of pasta. Hmm...thought that was interesting. But it's no big deal....not like I didn't have enough to eat anyways lol. Last course was dessert. Choice of NY style cheesecake or nutella pastries balls. We got one of each. I was looking forward to trying their Italian-American cheesecake (the main photo for this Yelp page) because the red and green looked perfect for a photo. But the waiter said they don't do that anymore and it's only the traditional style cheesecake now since many people thought the coloring equals flavors. I would dock off a star because the service was slowwww last night. But the restaurant was packed and it looked like there may be a few big parties plus convention goers in town. All in all, FANTASTIC dinner.

Food was mediocre, prices so expensive, excessively large portions. Service marginal. Would not return.

Made a reservation for a Saturday night at 6 and it wasn't that busy. We were seated after a few minutes. Our server told us his favorites from the menu from all courses and cocktails. I got the sicilian heatwave drink and it was good. We started with the fritto misto and warm focaccia. For entrees we got the jumbo shrimp parmigiana (adding noodles is extra), calabrian reginette alfredo, and penne alla rosa. All of the food was absolutely delicious. Excellent service, ambiance, and food!

Let's start with the great! The service was outstanding, the portions were very generous. Wine was great. My only complaint is its very American not really grandma Italian.

Look we came here and wasn't expecting too much. Then I was recommended the Sicilian heatwave by our server, Doug. So once I started on the drink I knew I was in for something good. Restaurant lighting is on the darker side and restrooms are located further outside the restaurant. We ordered the Focaccia for the table. It came with marinara and it was delicious! Savory and topped with Parmesan cheese. Table order: - Short ribs lasagna pinwheels : my dad ate that up! He thought the pinwheels were different but was curious about the short ribs. He usually sticks with what he knows and he went outside the box this time with no regrets! - Chilean sea bass piccata: Mom said it was good! The bass was cooked to perfection. She normally will say something if it's too salty and she didn't say a word so I know she enjoyed it. She ordered it with a side of mushroom, onions, and peppers. She did say the side was a bit salty. - Caesar salad w/shrimp scampi: my hubz didn't tell me what he was going to order. He doesn't eat pork or beef and is SUPER picky with his seafood since he's a fisherman. I tried his food and the scampi was amazing and if you love garlic, this is the dish! Maybe not recommended if you are single and going out after. lol . He could tell the anchovy used in the salad wasn't as fresh because it tasted fishy. Overall a great combination as a meal. - jumbo shrimp parmigiana: everyone looked like I was crazy to order this but I wanted to try something different. The shrimp was great! Breading didn't fall off, seasoned well and fried perfectly. I got the grilled asparagus on the side and it also did not disappoint.

Wanted to love this place since I loved Ambra which occupied this space before, but wasn't too enticed by the menu. However the ambiance was modernized and beautiful. Was only there for a drink and an appetizer, but was surprised that the Prosciutto appetizer didn't come with any bread or cracker accompaniments. Feels like that would have completed the experience, but the prosciutto and the whipped ricotta with honey was very good. The server Nick at the bar was fun to chat with and made me a delicious Bronx Noir (it's VERY spirit forward). I'll be back to try the pasta but wish there was a Short Rib Paparadelle on the menu!!

This was an amazing birthday dinner! Perfect pasta, endless caesar salad, and the pizza variety was incredible! Thank you so much to Kevin Sharpe & the whole luchini staff for making my day so special!

It's a newer place that needs to work out the kinks. Food is good and fresh, none of the dishes were bad. I recommend the lasagna rolls, chicken Parmesan, and Caesar salad. Ambiance is elevated yet casual and good for both older and younger crowds. It's dark and romantic but also upbeat. Service is lacking. Our waiter wasn't attentive and it took several times for us to get a drink added for one in our party. We asked and were told only our waiter could, he never came around again to ask and no one ever thought to make sure we got the drink. We ordered appetizers and they brought the apps and salads out along with dinner all at once. Never asked if we wanted them together, honestly it semi ruined the meal as they dropped tons of plates at once crowding the table and eventually leaving us to discard half the appetizers and salads so the mains didn't get cold. We asked to split the bill and the response was to hand us the machine and we were told we could add it all up and do it ourselves. You'd think if you're spending $800 at one table the least they could do is split the bill for you not tell you to do it yourself. Overall, the food is good but the service and attention needs help and that easily ruins a good meal.

The food was excellent. The service was good as well, however we did wait a very long time for our Caesar salad to come out. The staff did thank us for our patience so no points docked. Beautiful high end looking atmosphere. The food was not too expensive and I enjoyed my "spicy" Alfredo pasta ;D