Had my birthday dinner here and it was a great experience. The staff was exceptional and made the evening feel special. The food was excellent with several things I’d never tried before. Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah
Service was really amazing and it’s obvious that the people who work there are super knowledgeable about the food.
I definitely think the pasta we had was the standout dish. The lamb we had I found to be maybe a little too heavy, but that was more so a mistake on our part for the choice.
I think it’s worth the visit to try it out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
M Wright
Small, intimate atmosphere with wonderful service and delicious food. The menu stands out, especially the unique food and wine selections.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Moseley
Possibly the best restaurant in Texas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Adams
If not the best restaurant in DFW, one of the best. It’s a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arnulfo Diaz Jr
I want to preface this review by saying I spent 10 years in the service industry, four of those in fine dining, so I don’t take service lightly. The food here is fantastic. I had the duck confit risotto, which I genuinely thought might be my favorite dish of the night. I walked in without a reservation and was seated immediately at the bar, which I appreciated being solo definitely helped, and the staff was accommodating. Up to that point, both the food and service were excellent. However, the experience noticeably changed after I paid my bill. After closing out, I still had a drink I was finishing and planned to sit for a few more minutes. I remained at the bar for about 15–20 minutes, finishing my drink and checking my phone. During that entire time, my water glass stayed completely empty, and no one checked in to ask if everything was okay or if I needed anything else. It became very clear that once the bill was paid, I was no longer a priority. I’ve been to fast-casual restaurants all over the country where, even after payment, someone will at least ask if you’d like more water or need anything before you leave. Here, that didn’t happen at all. Maybe that expectation is unreasonable to some, but for a meal totaling over $300 for one person, I don’t think it’s too much to expect a simple check-in or a refill. Being completely ignored at the end of an otherwise great experience felt disappointing and, frankly, unacceptable given the price point. The food is outstanding, and the service up until payment was wonderful but that final impression matters, and it left me conflicted about the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
John Robinson
What an awesome bro night we had. I hadn't seen my old college roommate in quite some time, and we love food. So naturally, we sought out the best restaurant in Dallas.
Started with warm olives and the chef's choice salumi. It was a fantastic start. Then we ordered the Duck Agnolotti, which was the dish of the night. We ended with the aromatic autumnal dessert, the quince tart with pink peppercorn ice cream. Truly a pastry chefs kiss.
We had all of our dishes paired with wine, brought and introduced by Jennifer, the owner, who was a true delight.
An amazing night, you know it's a great one when you look up and 2 hours fly by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ari
Probably one of the best Italian food I have had in my life! High quality ingredients and preparation. Cant wait to visit again!
Laura Andrade
Disappointing experience - my partner and I asked if we could be accomodated as walk-ins and we were very graciously told that yes, if we waited about an hour we would be able to have dinner last night. We were very excited because we can never get a dinner at Lucia and have heard only stellar things about this restaurant.
Unfortunately, once we were seated, our waitress seemed unhappy to be waiting on us, and then once our order was placed, it took almost 45 mins - hour after our pasta course to get our main course. We were nearly the last folks in the restaurant, had finished our wine, and had to ask a different server to check on our food in the kitchen (after which point, it came out pretty quickly). I suspect it had been sitting back there for a minute.
Overall, the food was good, but not exceptional. The service completely ruined our experience. On top of that, the restaurant automatically tacks on a 20% service charge. There are better places to eat in Dallas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Michael Meadors
Judged when we walked in the door. No reservations but it was a Tuesday night at 5p so we were testing our luck. Empty tables outside and in. Hostess looked on tablet, but based upon our appearance (2 kids and 2 adults who spent all day at Ft Worth zoo) decided to hand us a couple of menus - insinuating we couldn’t afford to eat there. We declined as we already viewed on Yelp. We were then told we would have to sit outside but it wouldn’t be available until 6p. We declined and left after the insult. Spent $300 At Stock and Barrel instead with immediate seating. Walking back to our condo, every table outside Lucia was empty.
Great food. Average service. The staff makes an attempt at fine dining but is not polished enough to pull it off. A shoulder shrug after a customer decides not to get an old fashioned because the bar uses regular ice cubes…is not appropriate, in fact it’s quite dismissive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Yessica Coro
We had an incredible dining experience at this Italian restaurant. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The brown butter Old Fashioned deserves its own spotlight — in one word, unique. Perfectly balanced, rich, and unlike anything we’ve tried before. The service was above and beyond. The hostess went out of her way to help us with parking, and the entire team made us feel truly special during our anniversary dinner. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality added so much to the experience. For food, every dish was memorable. The foie gras–stuffed prunes were an elegant and surprising bite, the sourdough with cultured butter was simple perfection, and the beet risotto was beautifully made — creamy, vibrant, and full of depth. The highlight for us was the bass with crispy skin. Cooked flawlessly, the texture and flavor were absolutely delicious. Overall, this place delivers on flavor, creativity, and outstanding service. We highly recommend it for anyone looking for an elevated Italian dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amro Saad Aldine
First time I went to lucia a few months ago the experience was completely different . The crowd was not as much and the service and food quality was much higher.
Yesterday the service was not on par for what the prices were. The food was served late , sometimes not hot enough. Waiter didnt check on us to make sure we had everything we needed . On top of that the dinner menu wasn't on par to what the restaurants hype is. Yes the pasta tasted good , but it is definitely not worth 60 dollars.
The short beef was extremely salty unfortunately.
I used to love this restaurant, not sure if I will go back again after yesterday's experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Truc Luong
We chose Lucia for my husband’s birthday dinner, but the overall experience didn’t meet expectations. We sat down at 6:30 PM and waited almost an hour for the courses to come out; even the bread took nearly an hour. I now understand why guests are asked to order everything at once. The salad felt thrown together without much care, and while most dishes tasted fine, they weren’t memorable. The pork cheek in the pasta was overcooked, losing all the richness it should have had, though the mushrooms were prepared very well. Surprisingly, the bread was the best dish of the night. By the time we finished, we were so tired from the long wait that we skipped dessert and left the restaurant at 8:36 PM. With the price point and reputation, we expected a much better experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Therese Barrett
We were lucky enough to sit at the bar last minute. Our server was clearly upset when we decided to not order multiple courses. She did add on the 20 percent automatic tip for 2 people at the bar! Our bill was close to $200. I would have had a wonderful time if not for the pressure to order more food and the automatic tip for 2 people at the bar. Not returning. That all being said, the beet risotto was amazing.
Had my birthday dinner here and it was a great experience. The staff was exceptional and made the evening feel special. The food was excellent with several things I’d never tried before. Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was really amazing and it’s obvious that the people who work there are super knowledgeable about the food.
I definitely think the pasta we had was the standout dish. The lamb we had I found to be maybe a little too heavy, but that was more so a mistake on our part for the choice.
I think it’s worth the visit to try it out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Small, intimate atmosphere with wonderful service and delicious food. The menu stands out, especially the unique food and wine selections.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Possibly the best restaurant in Texas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If not the best restaurant in DFW, one of the best. It’s a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to preface this review by saying I spent 10 years in the service industry, four of those in fine dining, so I don’t take service lightly.
The food here is fantastic. I had the duck confit risotto, which I genuinely thought might be my favorite dish of the night. I walked in without a reservation and was seated immediately at the bar, which I appreciated being solo definitely helped, and the staff was accommodating. Up to that point, both the food and service were excellent.
However, the experience noticeably changed after I paid my bill.
After closing out, I still had a drink I was finishing and planned to sit for a few more minutes. I remained at the bar for about 15–20 minutes, finishing my drink and checking my phone. During that entire time, my water glass stayed completely empty, and no one checked in to ask if everything was okay or if I needed anything else. It became very clear that once the bill was paid, I was no longer a priority.
I’ve been to fast-casual restaurants all over the country where, even after payment, someone will at least ask if you’d like more water or need anything before you leave. Here, that didn’t happen at all.
Maybe that expectation is unreasonable to some, but for a meal totaling over $300 for one person, I don’t think it’s too much to expect a simple check-in or a refill. Being completely ignored at the end of an otherwise great experience felt disappointing and, frankly, unacceptable given the price point.
The food is outstanding, and the service up until payment was wonderful but that final impression matters, and it left me conflicted about the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
What an awesome bro night we had. I hadn't seen my old college roommate in quite some time, and we love food. So naturally, we sought out the best restaurant in Dallas.
Started with warm olives and the chef's choice salumi. It was a fantastic start. Then we ordered the Duck Agnolotti, which was the dish of the night. We ended with the aromatic autumnal dessert, the quince tart with pink peppercorn ice cream. Truly a pastry chefs kiss.
We had all of our dishes paired with wine, brought and introduced by Jennifer, the owner, who was a true delight.
An amazing night, you know it's a great one when you look up and 2 hours fly by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably one of the best Italian food I have had in my life! High quality ingredients and preparation. Cant wait to visit again!
Disappointing experience - my partner and I asked if we could be accomodated as walk-ins and we were very graciously told that yes, if we waited about an hour we would be able to have dinner last night. We were very excited because we can never get a dinner at Lucia and have heard only stellar things about this restaurant.
Unfortunately, once we were seated, our waitress seemed unhappy to be waiting on us, and then once our order was placed, it took almost 45 mins - hour after our pasta course to get our main course. We were nearly the last folks in the restaurant, had finished our wine, and had to ask a different server to check on our food in the kitchen (after which point, it came out pretty quickly). I suspect it had been sitting back there for a minute.
Overall, the food was good, but not exceptional. The service completely ruined our experience. On top of that, the restaurant automatically tacks on a 20% service charge. There are better places to eat in Dallas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Judged when we walked in the door. No reservations but it was a Tuesday night at 5p so we were testing our luck. Empty tables outside and in. Hostess looked on tablet, but based upon our appearance (2 kids and 2 adults who spent all day at Ft Worth zoo) decided to hand us a couple of menus - insinuating we couldn’t afford to eat there. We declined as we already viewed on Yelp. We were then told we would have to sit outside but it wouldn’t be available until 6p. We declined and left after the insult. Spent $300 At Stock and Barrel instead with immediate seating.
Walking back to our condo, every table outside Lucia was empty.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food. Average service. The staff makes an attempt at fine dining but is not polished enough to pull it off. A shoulder shrug after a customer decides not to get an old fashioned because the bar uses regular ice cubes…is not appropriate, in fact it’s quite dismissive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
We had an incredible dining experience at this Italian restaurant. From start to finish, everything was exceptional.
The brown butter Old Fashioned deserves its own spotlight — in one word, unique. Perfectly balanced, rich, and unlike anything we’ve tried before.
The service was above and beyond. The hostess went out of her way to help us with parking, and the entire team made us feel truly special during our anniversary dinner. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality added so much to the experience.
For food, every dish was memorable. The foie gras–stuffed prunes were an elegant and surprising bite, the sourdough with cultured butter was simple perfection, and the beet risotto was beautifully made — creamy, vibrant, and full of depth. The highlight for us was the bass with crispy skin. Cooked flawlessly, the texture and flavor were absolutely delicious.
Overall, this place delivers on flavor, creativity, and outstanding service. We highly recommend it for anyone looking for an elevated Italian dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time I went to lucia a few months ago the experience was completely different . The crowd was not as much and the service and food quality was much higher.
Yesterday the service was not on par for what the prices were. The food was served late , sometimes not hot enough. Waiter didnt check on us to make sure we had everything we needed . On top of that the dinner menu wasn't on par to what the restaurants hype is. Yes the pasta tasted good , but it is definitely not worth 60 dollars.
The short beef was extremely salty unfortunately.
I used to love this restaurant, not sure if I will go back again after yesterday's experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
We chose Lucia for my husband’s birthday dinner, but the overall experience didn’t meet expectations. We sat down at 6:30 PM and waited almost an hour for the courses to come out; even the bread took nearly an hour. I now understand why guests are asked to order everything at once. The salad felt thrown together without much care, and while most dishes tasted fine, they weren’t memorable. The pork cheek in the pasta was overcooked, losing all the richness it should have had, though the mushrooms were prepared very well. Surprisingly, the bread was the best dish of the night. By the time we finished, we were so tired from the long wait that we skipped dessert and left the restaurant at 8:36 PM. With the price point and reputation, we expected a much better experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
We were lucky enough to sit at the bar last minute. Our server was clearly upset when we decided to not order multiple courses. She did add on the 20 percent automatic tip for 2 people at the bar! Our bill was close to $200. I would have had a wonderful time if not for the pressure to order more food and the automatic tip for 2 people at the bar. Not returning. That all being said, the beet risotto was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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