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

Luciana's Ristorante

4.6
4.6
3384 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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–Wed 17:30–21:00 Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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 3,384 people are saying

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

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Review summary

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Luciana's Ristorante offers a nostalgic Italian dining experience with "consistently excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its "romantic ambiance" and "great pricing," Luciana's is a favorite for special occasions. Diners love the "authentic atmosphere" and "extensive wine list," though service can occasionally be slow.

3,384 Reviews

  1. Gus

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    $35 to $45 corking charge 😳. For an Italian restaurant the bread was the worse I’ve have ever had.

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  2. David

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner in the outdoor piazza No issues getting seated Very nice wine list, reasonable prices Shared appetizer, burrata, very nice and entire, lasagna also very good Paired well with nice Italian wine

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  3. ron

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Hostess that seated us was very rude and not very welcoming. We asked to be moved to another table since we were in the patio and it was cold because we were in a spot where the wind came threw and she acted like she was doing us a favor - really a very poor attitude!!! Our waitor was new and really didn't know to much, he was making excusses for everything, sorry for the slow service, etc! We come to this restarant several times a year and never had such a poor experiance!!!

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  4. Don

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service, will definitely go back again.

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  5. Sue

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff always makes us feel so welcome. José was very attentive and patient with our talkative group. The trout special was delicious and we were warm and toasty on the front patio. Love Luciana's!

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  6. Ghassan

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been dinning at Luciana’s for many years. Food quality is not as great as once was.

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  7. Ronald

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was horrible and over spiced with garlic. Not a positive experience and hostess was ignorant as well.

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  8. David

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat in patio. Service was excellent as was the food.

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  9. Michele

    Orange County

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bucatini matriciana was sub par. Pancetta was cut into big cubes and chewy… should be strips or smaller pieces so that some of the fat could be removed in the frying process. Bread was cold and butter not spreadable. We sat in the tented area which was nice and comfortable. It was a minor inconvenience to have to go to the main restaurant to check in when you are parked next to the tent.

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  10. claudia

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dishes, great service, easy booking and a nice environment for any occasion

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 19 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–Wed 17:30–21:00 Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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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