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Luci, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Luci

4.3
4.3
205 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.
Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.

Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Contemporary European, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9116 8877
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Parking details
    We offer self-parking at AUD$35 (per 24hours). Valet parking is available 7 days a week, please contact our friendly team for details.
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Luci - Chef’s Tasting Menu

    A$109.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Luci's 5 course tasting menu: Start with a selection of cichetti, try our seabream crudo, then a delicious baby spinach and ricotta tortellini, followed by the duo of lamb. Finish it all with an indulgent tiramisu.
    Luci - Chef’s Tasting Menu photo
  • Luci Group Menu

    A$99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Three Courses Set Menu: Choice of Entrée, Choice of Main, Sides to share and Choice of Dessert.
    Luci Group Menu photo
  • Luci Pasta & Vino Lunch

    A$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy your choice of pasta and beverage Additional antipasti and desserts available
    Luci Pasta & Vino Lunch photo

What 205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

205 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thankyou so much to the team at Luci, we had a phenomenal Christmas lunch.

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  2. Trevor

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the space and the ambience magnificent. Food was delicious beautifully presented and served with aplomb. Delicate flavours balanced and light. Waitress Hermione was attentive and efficient explaining menu and options. The lunch special cant beat the value. On a winner. Trevor

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  3. Rianna

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, but the portions are very small for what you pay. $35 for a pasta dish and a drink the meals were very small and we were hungry a few hours later

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  4. Judy

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and very fancy venue. Good for special group gathering. A bit disappointed about the food. Most of us didn’t quite enjoy it. We ordered the 3-course experience. The potato and the steak sauce were too salty.
    LuciResponded on 3 December 2024
    Good evening Judy, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience at Luci. We are glad to hear the staff took good care of you and your group throughout the evening. The team appreciate your notes on the food and have discussed with the chefs to ensure your next dinner with us exceeds your expectations. We hope to welcome you back in the future

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  5. Sharon

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The food is superb, and cannot be faulted. Congratulations to the chef.
    LuciResponded on 23 October 2024
    Good evening, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience at Luci. We are delighted that you enjoyed your evening, and I have passed on your glowing remarks to our chefs We hope to welcome you back again sometime soon

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  6. Amanda

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    i had the ravioli and it was so salty that I only ate it as I was hungry. I had a booking for 2 people and i was waiting for a friend, the waiter proceeded to take the second set of cutlery away and I said no, I have another person coming. I didnt get to tell the waiter about the salty ravioli as at no time during service did he come up and ask how the meal was going nor did he ask when I paid the bill. Beautiful building and stunning room but I wont be going back. Its like having a meal in Sydney where no one really cares
    LuciResponded on 4 October 2024
    Good evening Amanda, Thank you for providing this feedback in response to your recent experience at Luci. I am truly sorry to hear the service and food was lacking in such a way. I have raised the issue with my team as this is not the standard we wish to provide to our valued guests. We have contacted you directly via the email linked to your booking.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luci has never failed to impress with their buffet breakfast. Scrambled eggs are still amazing, the selection is enormous. It's quiet, with the exception of my children, and the staff are very welcoming and attentive.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bland food with no seasoning, we weren’t offered cracked pepper with our meals, our glasses of water were not filled when empty. We expected more from a fine dining experience. Dessert was nice.
    LuciResponded on 9 July 2024
    Good evening, Thank you for providing this feedback in response to your recent experience at Luci. I am truly sorry to hear the service and food did not meet your expectations. I have raised both issues with our team so that we may strive to not only meet but exceed expectations in the future. Again, thank you for providing your feedback, it truly assists in highlighting to the team at Luci where our service is lacking and how we can create a more enjoyable experience for our guests.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    quite nice place. Food is good. Only the lunch menu is bit short.
    LuciResponded on 9 July 2024
    Good evening Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience at Luci. The team really appreciates receiving feedback so we can strive to create the best experience possible. We will be sure to take your recommendation of a more extensive lunch menu into consideration as we plan to launch our winter menu

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  10. DeanF

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great spot for Sunday breakfast. Unfortunately the buffet ends at 11am so we were only able to order from the menu which wasn't a problem. Coffee not up to a Melbourne strength. As the room was nearly empty at 10.45am there was no problem with service or noise. Noise would be a concern when full as its a large open room with stone floors. We had Eggs Benedict with salmon and an assortment of sides. Sides are generous and suitable for two sharing.

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FAQs

Luci is rated 4.3 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Luci

472 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Contemporary European, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer self-parking at AUD$35 (per 24hours). Valet parking is available 7 days a week, please contact our friendly team for details.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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