Santa Lucia Pizzeria & Restaurant
$ • Pizza, Italian, VegetarianAbout Santa Lucia Pizzeria & Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Cheese Pizza by the Slice
Meat Lovers Pizza
Bruschetta Pizza
Homemade Cannoli
Santa Lucia Pizza
Antipasto Salad
Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Parmesan
House Stromboli
Recent Reviews
164 ratings
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Walking into this place feels like stepping into an Italian family’s home; warm, welcoming, and full of heart. From the moment we sat down, you could tell this wasn’t just another restaurant… this is a labor of love.
The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish tasted homemade, rich with flavor, and cooked with care, the kind of meal where you can tell the recipes have been perfected over generations. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was bold and comforting,...read full review
The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish tasted homemade, rich with flavor, and cooked with care, the kind of meal where you can tell the recipes have been perfected over generations. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was bold and comforting,...read full review
If you're in search of the best, most authentic Italian food, look no further than Santa Lucia Pizzeria in Punta Gorda!! 🍕My husband and I make several trips a year for doctor’s appointments and always carve out time for a meal with the lovely owners, Sal and Maria.
From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family—it's truly a home away from home. Sal, originally from Italy, puts so much love into every dish he creates, and it shows! The pizza is simply...read full review
From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family—it's truly a home away from home. Sal, originally from Italy, puts so much love into every dish he creates, and it shows! The pizza is simply...read full review
Had a Large Pizza from here today and we ate every piece on the way home! Can’t wait to try the garlic knots and another pizza next time we stop into Arcadia Seas! A +
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 1 - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Santa Lucia Pizzeria & Restaurant is a family-owned and operated establishment known for its delicious Italian cuisine. The restaurant offers a wide range of menu options, including house pizzas like the everything pizza, Italian salads, and vegetarian-friendly dishes. Customers have praised the restaurant's freshly made dough, prepared daily by the husband, as well as the outstanding quality and flavor of the food, especially the meatballs, calamari, garlic knots, Stromboli, and calzone. The sauce is homemade and delicious, and the cannoli is a favorite treat. The staff are nice and work well together, providing friendly and attentive service. The restaurant is not fancy but offers a cozy atmosphere in a small location within a mini strip mall. Prices are reasonable, making it a great spot for a casual meal. Many customers recommend the house special pizza, noting that the crust is especially good, perfectly crisp and similar to New York-style pizza. The owners are welcoming and chatty, creating a warm dining experience. Despite some signage challenges after Hurricane Ian, Santa Lucia Pizzeria & Restaurant remains a hidden gem in Punta Gorda, offering authentic Italian dishes and the best pizza in the area.