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Luciana's Ristorante - Dana Point - Luciana's Ristorante, Dana Point, CA

Luciana's Ristorante

4.6
4.6
3475 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (949) 661-6500
  • Website
    https://www.lucianas.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Luciana's endeavors to accommodate your private dining needs. We welcome the celebration of future brides and grooms, and have the ability to create an undisturbed setting in which companies may conduct business, all the while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.
  • Private party contact
    Kathy Reck: (949) 289-3974
  • Location
    24312 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross Street
    Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    A private parking lot is located on the south side of the restaurant assessable via Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Public transit
    OCTA bus stop on the corner of Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Entertainment
    We have an Italian, European and Latin American accordion player with over 50 years experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,475 people are saying

Luciana's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luciana's Ristorante is a beloved gem offering "excellent food and service" in a charming ambiance reminiscent of Italy. Locals and visitors alike praise its "authentic Italian cuisine," with standout dishes like "Fettuccine Toscana and Spumoni Bomba dessert." The attentive staff, including favorites like Oscar and Chris, enhance the dining experience.
3,475 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. From the second we walked in, the staff was friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was quiet and intimate. Oscar was our waiter and he was probably the best I’ve ever had. He was funny, personable, engaging, and his Italian accent made the experience much more authentic. My wife had the lasagna, and the fresh noodles melted with flavor! I had the filet mignon and lobster tail, both were delicately moist and cooked to perfection. The drinks were well made and delicious. Overall a perfect pick for our romantic anniversary dinner! We will be back here for sure! Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price 💰💰💰

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  2. Debbie VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always!n Niki is great! Love Marcus!

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  3. Howard VIP

    Cleveland42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time sitting inside. Tables close together, very noisy. We prefer outside , but heaters were not in use. Temps in 50’s? Food and service always very good. Don’t overlook deserts. *****

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  4. Raymond

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy celebrating our special occasions here. The ambiance is perfect and the service is great. The prices are reasonable. Mahes for perfect memories.

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  5. Kristine VIP

    Los Angeles84 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Luciana's and were excited to bring two friends here for the first time. The food and drinks were great. Unfortunately, we had a very bad server. Fortunately, we had never had this experience before or we probably would not be coming back.

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  6. Sydrah VIP

    San Antonio41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just enjoyed a lovely dinner at Luciana’s. We hadn’t eaten here in a long time. The food and service was amazing! It was good to be back.🥰

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  7. Ronald

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had out of town guests and Luciana's never disappoints. It was a wonderful evening in a fine restaurant with long time friends.

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  8. Blondie

    Hawaii30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jose has ALWAYS been the ultimate server. The food and drinks were superb, with the exception of the salmon. That was a surprise, and certainly not the norm. We will be back. Luciana's is a family favorite!

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  9. Stephanie VIP

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there to celebrate a Birthday. We love the food and ambiance.

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  10. debra VIP

    Los Angeles26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Oscar is our fav. waiter. he always makes it fun It was our 34 th wedding anniversary food was fabulous George came by and is always welcoming and kind. we love this place.

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Luciana's Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 3475 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Luciana's Ristorante

24312 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blue Lantern
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    A private parking lot is located on the south side of the restaurant assessable via Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Public transit
    OCTA bus stop on the corner of Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have an Italian, European and Latin American accordion player with over 50 years experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.lucianas.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 661-6500
  • Private party facilities
    Luciana's endeavors to accommodate your private dining needs. We welcome the celebration of future brides and grooms, and have the ability to create an undisturbed setting in which companies may conduct business, all the while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.
  • Private party contact
    Kathy Reck: (949) 289-3974

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