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Luca Denver Colorado - Luca, Denver, CO

Luca

4.7
4.7
2162 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 832-6600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Bonanno
  • Catering
    Why yes we do cater, please contact catering@bonannoconcepts.com
  • Area
    Central
  • Cross Street
    7th
  • Parking details
    Street parking available is also available in the area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Denver Restaurant Week 2025

    7 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
    Denver Restaurant Week is back, March 7–16! Our 3-course, $55 menu will be the only menu available during this time. First Course (Choose One): -PEI Mussels, Roasted Garlic Butter, Lemon, Grilled Ciabatta -Luca Salad, Fire Roasted Fennel, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon Vinaigrette -Shaved Brussel Caesar Salad, House Gnocco Fritto -Roasted Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili Crunch Second Course (Choose One): -Rigatoni Bolognese -Wild Mushroom Fusilli -Tagliatelle Shrimp Fra Diavolo -Gnochetti with Basil Mint Pesto Third Course (Choose One): -Burrata Stuffed Chicken Parmesan -Roasted Branzino -Braised Short Rib -Risotto alla Milanese Add-Ons: Chef’s Salumi and Formaggi, House Cured Salumi, House Made Burrata, House Meatballs
    Denver Restaurant Week 2025 photo
  • Il Fumo: An Italian/American BBQ Culinary Playdate

    US$90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Mar 2025 only
    For our third culinary playdate, we’re firing things up—literally! This Italian-American BBQ mashup brings together rustic Italian flavors with smoky, flame-kissed BBQ. Wine and whiskey will be flowing at this fun and fiery fusion feast. The Menu: Grilled Octopus - BBQ Glaze with Roman Potato Salad Wood Roasted Jalapeno Poppers - Smoked Ricotta, Guanciale, Parmesan BBQ Shrimp Scampi - Tagliatelle, Garlic, Lemon Brasato al Barolo - Beef Brisket with Italian Coleslaw, Fennel, & Fresh Herbs Bourbon & Toasted Pine Nut Pie - House Made Gelato & Honey $90 per person, excluding our 22% Creating Happy People fee and tax. This will be the only menu served this evening.

What 2,162 people are saying

Luca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luca offers an inviting Italian dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious pasta," and "a charming atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "complimentary prosecco" and a wide range of dishes, including "the best bolognese." Some note that "music can be loud," but overall, Luca remains a "favorite spot" for many, promising to "never disappoint."

2,162 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, but you pay for it for sure. Would go back in a heartbeat. Also, take your receipt next door to Salita for $10 classic cocktails. Really cool spiff.

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  2. Marcel

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid Italian food that is not just tomato sauce and pasta. Service was good too, specifically, Miguel’s level of service was excellent; really top notch.

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  3. Margaret

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, but music was much too loud. I assume there is some study that tells restaurants and bars to ramp up the music to create "energy," but it stresses me when I have to struggle to converse with my eating partners over the music. It was a relief to get outside after the meal, and the noise definitely detracted from my overall experience.

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  4. Greg

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Went during Restaurant Week which gives you the chance to try several dishes. All were outstanding. Also appreciated the little extras like the prosecco toast to start and the hazelnut cream at the end. Our server, Miguel was excellent as well. We will definitely return!

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  5. Carol VIP

    Denver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Luca, and I don’t go there enough. Last night, Luca made it on my calendar for a Denver Restaurant Week destination—I was thrilled to get a spot, albeit a late 8:30 arrival time, as Luca is in-demand, and their menu was very enticing. I was meeting friends along with my husband, and we had a fabulous night. My Luca salad was tasty arugula, with just the right amount of vinaigrette tossed throughout the greens. The shaved parm on top was exceptional, and my husband stole a slice! Next was the pasta course. The four of us couldn’t believe the delicious offerings, and we ended up sharing across the board. Fresh pasta, chunky sauces, but my gnocchetti was THE BEST! Basil and mint greened up the sauce, which was creamy with the ricotta. Chopped hazelnuts garnished the top, adding a substance to the dish. I’m not sure if there was cream or butter—I was hoping for a “healthy” pasta dish, but the brightness of the basil and mint popped up the “Mac and cheese” vibes and elevated the dish to something really special. It was the hit of the night, for sure. Our entrees also were exceptional. My chicken parm was a beautiful thin and crispy breast—not oily at all. Chunky sauce and home-made burrata makes this dish stand out above other Italian parms. I’m trying to figure out just how the burrata was incorporated so that I can try to make the dish at home (although I have a lot of learning to do in order to make my own burrata!). We had to add dessert—not included with the DRW menu. They make their own gelato, of course, with unusual flavors, to boot. We skipped the “fruity pebbles”, although intriguing, due to the tiramasu we ordered to share. We opted for the cherry amaretto gelato—the perfect pairing. Thank you, Luca, for making such a special meal for my friends on a random Wednesday! We realize how busy it is in that place during this popular event. Service did not suffer at all. Our table was a little loud and drafty, but not a big problem.

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  6. J .

    Denver23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a terrific experience for restaurant week. It was the first time here for three friends and I and we were celebrating my birthday. There was a great variety and good portion size for the restaurant week menu. Our server elevated our experience because he was down to earth, you could tell he loved the food at the restaurant, he did not rush us, and he made my birthday feel special - even though he was in the throws of a busy night! Thank you for a great experience.

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  7. Ryan

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent, we had a very fun experience!

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  8. Michele

    Denver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal for Restaurant Week. Willl be back soon.

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  9. Sam

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing time at Luca for restaurant week. The burrata platter with house made everything could have satisfied us entirely. Homemade prosciutto, burrata, bread, and that sweet tomato sauce was excellent. The pasta dishes we each got were superb, the short ribs were tender and fantastic. I was sad we didn't have room for dessert but the hazelnut mousse was just enough sweet to end the meal. Miguel was our waiter and was superb. We can't wait to come back for special evenings in the future!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Luca for restaurant week. It was a crazy value for the money, complementary Prosecco toast and small dessert as well as three course meal service was impeccable. Cocktails were good and the food was to die for!

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FAQs

Luca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Luca is rated 4.7 stars by 2162 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luca

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th
  • Area
    Central
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available is also available in the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Bonanno
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 832-6600
  • Catering
    Why yes we do cater, please contact catering@bonannoconcepts.com
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