Café Luce

235 E 53rd St, New York
(646) 590-2777

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Samuel

Simple dishes with amazi g coffes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Christopher Simidian

Amazing Italian food, spritz and vibes. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley U

amazing service. got bolognese with penne and it was a 10/10. also got gnocchi with red sauce and chicken parm. definitely a ton of sauce given but still tastes good!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo Parmigiana

Zach Phillips

Great service and food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isabel D

Got takeout from this place and the food was majorly disappointing. The pasta was way way too soft and the meatball was flavorless.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Sam Nehme

Cute little spot with tasty food. Everything we had was good. Definitely try it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ana Butler

Happy to have given this place a chance. The taste of the food is very good. The environment is excellent, everything's clean, and workers are pleasant. Workers display natural warmth. This place is worth visiting!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Abigail N

LOVE Cafe Luce! We’ve been coming here since COVID days, and the quality and taste of the food here stays the same. Everything is amazing, but I would especially recommend the Cacio E Pepe. The service is also amazing, everyone is very friendly. A must visit in NY.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Crews

Super Authentic! Only go there if you're interested in true Italian food- homeade pasta, fresh salads, shareable portions (not super big, but shareable). This is not Olive Garden, so only go here if you're ready to experience Italy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tina Plotegher

Food was fantastic. Staff was extremely nice. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luis Pedro

Great food
Good prices i recommend this restaurant 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily Arean

We’ve been coming to Café Luce for over four years, and it has never disappointed. This is the kind of neighborhood restaurant everyone wishes they had nearby — warm, welcoming, and consistently excellent. The pasta is genuinely homemade, with that perfect balance of texture and flavor that you simply don’t find in most places. Every dish is crafted with care, and it shows.

Beyond the food, the value is great. The quality you get for the price is a combination of a great dining experience without the inflated bill. Whether it’s a casual night out or a comforting meal at the end of a long day, Café Luce always delivers both satisfaction and authenticity.

Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates honest Italian cooking done right.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lizzy Mambretti

Exceptional service, food and experience. Will be back! Order the pesto pasta!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hsiang-Hua Wang

Amazing food with great service. We will come back anytime! Feels like home. ❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joanie A

Absolutely will be back. The atmosphere is great and decorated beautifully. I had the spinach salad with salmon and it was so good. Salmon was some of the best I've had of recent. It was busy and they didn't rush us. They also took people in at 945pm which feels less frequent these days!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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