Lucciola Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection!"
• "Their homemade pasta was so good and authentic."
• "Everything was so delicious and you could absolutely taste the love and attention that was put in making the food."
• "The food is outstanding, I can’t believe a small restaurant like this is serving the best quality I ever had."
• "The food was gorgeous and beautifully prepared with the finest ingredients."
• "Everything was incredible. We each had pasta and shared a hanger steak that was absolutely amazing."
• "The food was the best we've had in a long time and a lovely treat."

Cons:

• "Food was hit and miss, and for a total bill of nearly $900, I expected more."
• "Risotto was undercooked and a bit crunchy."
• "Good tasting menu, nothing extraordinary and certainly nothing to come back for."
• "The food was rather bland, and was only so so."
• "The tagliatelle ragu was just OK."
• "Steak was tough and basically cooked well done (ordered medium rare)."
• "The carbonara was always going to be rich but so salty you almost couldn't take more than three bites."

Service

Pros:

• "Anelle did an amazing job all night."
• "The service is beyond excellent!"
• "Staff was so attentive to our needs."
• "I was impressed by team, committed to provide an excellent service."
• "The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable and the service was perfect."
• "Really great service, atmosphere, wait time, food quality, and food taste!"
• "Service exceptional. Anelle knows her stuff, great wine pairings and incredible serving."

Cons:

• "We initially sat inside, which I would not recommend because the kitchen doesn't have good ventilation so the smoke gets into the restaurant itself which is very disturbing (my eyes were watering)."
• "Net net our experience was ok. The smoke from the kitchen was the factor the really really annoyed me."
• "At arrival my first disappointment was the location which was dark and quite frankly smelled a little."
• "The table that they seated us was ...hmmm beneath the level of a 2 star restaurant."
• "A waitress in a diner will check on you more though, after ordering and being there for two hours she checked on us one time, and gratuity is included."
• "We requested for forks for our desserts. Our waiter has the audacity to tell us that 'you cannot eat this with a fork'."
• "The service was wonderful up until the end where we had to wait 20 minutes for our dessert."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Finding Lucciola was a complete delight! Easily the best Italian restaurant in New York City."
• "They have beautiful wine wall decorations."
• "A true escape from the hustle and bustle of the city."
• "The moment you enter, you’re greeted by an ambiance that seamlessly blends sophistication with a welcoming warmth, setting the stage for an extraordinary experience."
• "The restaurant decor is cute, you're dining in a fancy wine cellar feels like!"
• "The place? It's got this chill, yet classy feel – perfect for kicking back and enjoying great food."
• "The atmosphere is very welcoming and warm."

Cons:

• "All reviews with 5 stars only have 1 review…. Hmmm………"
• "Atmosphere 4/5 is due to size of restaurant. Tables pretty close."
• "Cozy, tables are in very small dining area."
• "The space is small and felt a tiny bit cramped but the service and food was amazing."
• "Unfortunately if you are a vegetarian there are not many options for you."
• "Delicious but I stopped going when the only outdoor seating were those awful plastic igloos."
• "Food is good, prices are unreasonably high and the Patio seating is very cold."

Value

Pros:

• "The 9-course tasting menu is a revelation, showcasing the best of Italian cuisine at incredible value for money."
• "Great price for a very high quality Italian meal in NYC, makes me feel like I’m back in Italy."
• "The true star of Lucciola is their ‘no menu’ tasting menu - a six-course journey through exquisite Italian cuisine."
• "We enjoyed a 5 star customized dining experience with 7 delectable courses; each one a new surprise thanks to the amazing staff’s customizations."
• "We had the Terra tasting menu with the recommended wine pairing and it was fantastic."
• "Absolutely mind blowing! We had a dinner tasting and wine paring - beyond amazing."
• "We recommend this restaurant without reservation to all!"

Cons:

• "The real shock for me was the bill. We spent 300$ (two glasses of wine so not even a bottle). A bit too much compared to same segment in the city."
• "It is expensive but worth it."
• "Spent $589 for 2 courses + 2 drinks + additional $40 charge (excluding tax) for white truffle addition."
• "I think is way too pricy for what you get in the end."
• "Exorbitant pricing for portions and service not at a Michelin started level."
• "It was an expensive tasting menu which included an automatic 20% gratuity."
• "However, the portions are really small and most of the dishes are overpriced."