Cantinetta Luca
$$$ • Italian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours:
Ocean Ave &, Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea
(831) 625-6500
About Cantinetta Luca
Customers' Favorites
GF 8 Oz Pan Roasted Prime 28 Day Dry Aged New York Strip
GF Luca's Celebrated Lemon-Herb Roasted Half Chicken
Tuscan Style Usda Prime Porterhouse Cut in-House
Wood-Fired Flatbread Burrata Salsa Rustica
Tagliatelle Bolognese Salumi Veal Beef
Warm Ciabattina Burrata Salsa Rustica
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Nardini Tagliatelle
Pizza Margherita
Cantinetta Luca Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 9:30PM |
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Cantinetta Luca, a popular restaurant in the area, offers a diverse Tuscan-inspired menu that caters to various tastes. The ambiance is warm and inviting, creating a perfect setting for special occasions.
While some reviewers have had mixed experiences, with the rigatoni with spicy vodka sauce and spaghetti carbonara receiving criticism, the eggplant appetizer and tiramisu have been praised as delicious. The salad is described as satisfactory, but the overall meal is considered pricey for the quality.
Despite the occasional disappointment, Cantinetta Luca is still regarded as a terrific choice for an excellent special occasion dinner. The Tuscan-inspired menu and the atmospheric ambiance make it a destination restaurant for those seeking a memorable dining experience.
However, some reviewers have noted inconsistencies in the service, particularly during less busy periods. The restaurant has also faced criticism for adding a 2% "Bank of the House" charge to the bill without prior notification, which may deter some customers.
Overall, Cantinetta Luca offers a mixed dining experience, with both positive and negative reviews. The restaurant's strengths lie in its Tuscan-inspired menu and atmospheric ambiance, but it may need to address the service and transparency issues to maintain its reputation as a top-tier dining destination.