Sam and Luca Rustic Kitchen

1959 S Power Rd, Mesa
(480) 659-6716

Recent Reviews

Christine Wenger

Mark Coakley, thank you the spectacular Italian dinner tonight! The meatballs were the best I ever tasted. I recommend the piccata as well if you like lemon ?. The cheese cake was devine as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Chicken Piccata

Jackie Jax

Chef Mark has done it again!The food was so good we forgot to take pictures ? So we grabbed one at the end.JoLynn was our server and she provided impeccable service....and even took our picture for us when she heard us say we forgot to take selfie. LOL.I'm the type of person that will deliberate over trying the lasagne in a restaurant for 30 minutes because....growing up in NYC with real Italian food and having a distant Italian family will do that to you. ?The lasagne was delicious! The bolognese is just like the meatballs....beef, veal, pork, and has bechamel with it.Of course don't tempt me with a good bechamel sauce. I asked for an extra side of it to mix with the bolognese and I'm pretty sure I dreamt about it. ??Can't wait to go back! Even though it's almost three hours away ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Meatballs

Rachel Nokken

Great atmosphere, food, and service. 11/10 on the salted caramel cheesecake, seafood risotto, and meatball appetizer! Everything was amazing, can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim Hass

One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. Chef Mark and his team are putting out top notch dishes. Highly recommend and we will be back very soon. Short rib and lasagna are amazing. The prime rib special was the best I’ve had at any restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti, Lasagna, Meatballs

Alexander Cappello

Looks like I found my new favorite Italian restaurant! Don't skip desert either, the cheesecake is the best around. Wowza!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata

susan riley

We have ordered dozens of times over the past few years. It was always hot, great and consistent. Tonight it was really different and not in a good way. Hope we can order again and it will be back to what it used to be. Otherwise another great local spot bites the dust.

Jeanne Bentley

I have never had a bad meal, drink or appetizer here. Food is always amazing and fast service. Bruschetta is A++ and my favorite meal is the Chicken Piccata. Make sure to ask about the daily specials, there is always something different and exciting to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta of the Day Dally Selections, Chicken Marsala, Meatballs, Chicken Piccata

Bob Dalpe

Great food. Outstanding service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna

Peighton Ploudre

Amazing food! Fantastic service! Best management.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Viki Holmes

Friends introduced us to this restaurant, and we are glad they did. Excellent dinner, friendly and efficient service. We will definitely come again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Pan Seared Salmon

Joseph Adams

They did a great job when we came in with a large party. Great timing and service and everything came out hot and well prepared. Just missing the mark a bit on flavor profiles, some raw seasoning used in some dishes, using the same demi glaze on multiple dishes, and fire-kissing some of the veggies so much that they came out wilted and charred. All in all, a solid showing and we will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Lamb Chops, Chicken Piccata

Paul Jordan

The most amazing time last night. The new owners are doing it right! The General Manager Josh is truly a great person and a professional. He takes the time to make sure your visit is memorable ! Also, our bartender’s Mark and Justina make the best cocktails and delicious wines on draft. Their service was outstanding. My friend had the Ancho Chili Salmon and I had the Bronzino Filet special (pictured). Other’s in our party had the clams linguini in white wine sauce and lamb chops. Kudos to Chef Mark Coakley!! Everything was delicious and the presentation was impeccable. Cannot wait for our next visit. Keep up the good work. Definitely spreading the word! Paul and Katherine Jordan

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Antipasto Board, Calamari Fritti, Lamb Chops, Calamari, Polo Fettuccine Alfredo, Pan Seared Salmon, Chicken Piccata

Mike

Definitely I became a regular

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Calamari, Meatballs, Pollo Fettuccine Alfredo, Tiramisu

Alan Heintzelman

My wife and I met some friends here for dinner last night. The place is nice, but not over the top fancy or anything. We ordered bruschetta and mozarella sticks as an appetizer along with fresh bread served with olive oil&vinegar. Everything was outstanding and filling. For dinner we ordered chicken picatta, clams and linguine and both meals were delicious. One of our guests at the table required a gluten free entree and they were kind enough to make him a special entree and he said it was delicious. We then enjoyed a slice of homeade orea cheesecake and it too was delicious. We would definitely return here... ask for Alyssa and she will take good care of you as well!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christian Brower

Great Italian Food. Top notch stuff. Not a fan of the pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Chicken Piccata

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Sam and Luca Rustic Kitchen

1959 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 659-6716