The food was amazing and our server Isaiah was on point with every recommended dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Parnell
It’s my wife’s favorite restaurant in Chesapeake, VA. It’s easy to over eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Ballard
My husband took me here for my birthday and it quickly became my new favorite local spot. Everything we had from appetizers through dessert was top tier. We had a sommelier recommend us a nice bottle of wine to pair with our dinner. The service was great, and the ambiance was very lovely. There was some live music too that added the perfect touch to the evening. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike
We had our Annual Christmas party there Saturday Dec 20th. Tanner has got to be the best waiter that we have ever had. His attention to detail, knowledge of the entire menu, and all around positive and welcoming attitude really made our visit a pleasure. We will always ask for him from now. Tanner is a terrific asset to the Luce team. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl Kundrat
Amazing atmosphere! Tremendous service! The food is outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
drivewithcindy
I had a lovely birthday dinner at Luce Secondo. The Christmas atmosphere was just lovely. Our server Isaiah was so personable. When we were taking our group photo, the owner was walking by and we had him to join us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hanna Cabaniss
Invited here by friends for small birthday celebration dinner. Waiter was extremely down to earth, communicative, and patient with us while we asked about the menu. Food however, extremely salty and overpriced. (At least what we ordered). We were told the $80 steak entree we were eyeing would be large enough to share but I disagree. Not to mention we were charged a $10 split entree fee when the bill came, never discussed while orders were taken. Considering they have a full bar I ordered a martini (not one of Luce’s recipes but a popular classic I order any/everywhere I drink) and ALSO found myself paying a $4 upcharge per drink. Reason? Not off of their menu. We easily spent $50 worth of fees on our check- all undisclosed until payment time. I had heard great things about this place prior but I can honestly say I am very disappointed. After spending upwards of $300 on a meal for 2 I should not have left feeling this way. I will not be back nor recommending this place to anyone anytime soon. Sorry
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Brenn
This is a NICE place. The food was great and the service was nice. Because of the price, not somewhere I will be able to go often. But will love it when I do get to go.
Luce’s is incredible. The food tastes like pure joy and the kind of love you thought only existed in movies. But Tanner — my server — is on another level. He refilled my water before I even noticed it was low and made me feel like the most important person in the room. I would fight a bear for Tanner. I would walk into the ocean if Tanner asked. I would die for Tanner. Go to Luce’s. Pray for Tanner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Depalma
Reservations require a credit card with a company that doesn't indicate how they protect your card though I think they are owned by American Express. I attempted calling multiple times but never got ahold of anyone nor did anyone return my call (left voicemail). Inside the restaurant is very nice, but very loud: not conducive to conversation due to loud music (at one point with loud vibrating bass) and people having to speak louder to hear each other.
The food is of great quality. Clearly well sourced ingredients and smartly made recipes. Aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately, each plate we had was overly salted. Beneath the salt we could tell the dishes could be great!
Also unfortunately, the only available beverages are tap water, a selection of fine mineral waters and alcohol. Slow service, but I expected that given the way they prep the food so I wouldn't hold that against them.
Overall an ok experience but I do find myself wishing we went elsewhere for our birthday.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Philip Ahye
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From start to finish, dining at Luce Secondo was an incredible experience. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, the service attentive without being intrusive, and the food… absolutely outstanding.
We started with the mushroom toast perfectly toasted bread piled high with savory, buttery mushrooms and the mussels, which were fresh, tender, and bathed in a rich tomato broth perfect for dipping the grilled bread.
For mains, we enjoyed the gemelli pasta with fresh vegetables in a silky, flavorful sauce, the pappardelle bolognese with melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked meat and ribbons of pasta, and each bite was a reminder of why fresh, handmade pasta is unmatched. The flavors were vibrant, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
Paired with a crisp white wine, every course felt like it was made with care and passion. Luce Secondo isn’t just a restaurant it’s a place where you savor every bite. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates authentic, elevated Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barrett Barrett
TRASH. TERRIBLE. CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE MANAGER,JOHN NEED TONGRT A NEW JOB.
Ray Hunt
Walked into Luce at 6:50pm. We were sat at 7pm on the patio. Our waiter was very kind and helpful. About 7:15. We put our whole order in all at once per the restaurant request. About 20 mins later our apps came out. 7:45pm. We waited for our entrées and I realized it was 8:50pm and still no food. I asked the waiter how much longer. He’s like it’s very busy. It should be coming out shortly. @ 9:11pm Our food was delivered by the manager. His name is John. There was no apology just a food drive-by and tried to walk away. I asked why it took so long to bring our food out and he said it was very busy. That’s not a good excuse because there was three tables that sat after us who got their food and ate and left before we even received our food. He was making excuses after excuse. We are spending over $200 at a restaurant and you have a manager who has the customer service of a three-year-old. You probably should not have him running your customer service. What is sad is that this was supposed to be a really good Italian place in Chesapeake, but they will never get one more penny out of me TERRIBLE
The food was amazing and our server Isaiah was on point with every recommended dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s my wife’s favorite restaurant in Chesapeake, VA. It’s easy to over eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband took me here for my birthday and it quickly became my new favorite local spot. Everything we had from appetizers through dessert was top tier. We had a sommelier recommend us a nice bottle of wine to pair with our dinner. The service was great, and the ambiance was very lovely. There was some live music too that added the perfect touch to the evening. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had our Annual Christmas party there Saturday Dec 20th. Tanner has got to be the best waiter that we have ever had. His attention to detail, knowledge of the entire menu, and all around positive and welcoming attitude really made our visit a pleasure. We will always ask for him from now.
Tanner is a terrific asset to the Luce team.
Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere!
Tremendous service!
The food is outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a lovely birthday dinner at Luce Secondo. The Christmas atmosphere was just lovely. Our server Isaiah was so personable. When we were taking our group photo, the owner was walking by and we had him to join us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Invited here by friends for small birthday celebration dinner. Waiter was extremely down to earth, communicative, and patient with us while we asked about the menu. Food however, extremely salty and overpriced. (At least what we ordered). We were told the $80 steak entree we were eyeing would be large enough to share but I disagree. Not to mention we were charged a $10 split entree fee when the bill came, never discussed while orders were taken.
Considering they have a full bar I ordered a martini (not one of Luce’s recipes but a popular classic I order any/everywhere I drink) and ALSO found myself paying a $4 upcharge per drink. Reason? Not off of their menu. We easily spent $50 worth of fees on our check- all undisclosed until payment time.
I had heard great things about this place prior but I can honestly say I am very disappointed. After spending upwards of $300 on a meal for 2 I should not have left feeling this way. I will not be back nor recommending this place to anyone anytime soon. Sorry
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
This is a NICE place. The food was great and the service was nice. Because of the price, not somewhere I will be able to go often. But will love it when I do get to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious!!!! ♥️ ♥️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Service in Chesapeake 🤌🤌
Restaurantji Recommends
Luce’s is incredible. The food tastes like pure joy and the kind of love you thought only existed in movies. But Tanner — my server — is on another level. He refilled my water before I even noticed it was low and made me feel like the most important person in the room. I would fight a bear for Tanner. I would walk into the ocean if Tanner asked. I would die for Tanner. Go to Luce’s. Pray for Tanner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reservations require a credit card with a company that doesn't indicate how they protect your card though I think they are owned by American Express. I attempted calling multiple times but never got ahold of anyone nor did anyone return my call (left voicemail). Inside the restaurant is very nice, but very loud: not conducive to conversation due to loud music (at one point with loud vibrating bass) and people having to speak louder to hear each other.
The food is of great quality. Clearly well sourced ingredients and smartly made recipes. Aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately, each plate we had was overly salted. Beneath the salt we could tell the dishes could be great!
Also unfortunately, the only available beverages are tap water, a selection of fine mineral waters and alcohol. Slow service, but I expected that given the way they prep the food so I wouldn't hold that against them.
Overall an ok experience but I do find myself wishing we went elsewhere for our birthday.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From start to finish, dining at Luce Secondo was an incredible experience. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, the service attentive without being intrusive, and the food… absolutely outstanding.
We started with the mushroom toast perfectly toasted bread piled high with savory, buttery mushrooms and the mussels, which were fresh, tender, and bathed in a rich tomato broth perfect for dipping the grilled bread.
For mains, we enjoyed the gemelli pasta with fresh vegetables in a silky, flavorful sauce, the pappardelle bolognese with melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked meat and ribbons of pasta, and each bite was a reminder of why fresh, handmade pasta is unmatched. The flavors were vibrant, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
Paired with a crisp white wine, every course felt like it was made with care and passion. Luce Secondo isn’t just a restaurant it’s a place where you savor every bite. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates authentic, elevated Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TRASH. TERRIBLE. CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE MANAGER,JOHN NEED TONGRT A NEW JOB.
Walked into Luce at 6:50pm. We were sat at 7pm on the patio. Our waiter was very kind and helpful. About 7:15. We put our whole order in all at once per the restaurant request. About 20 mins later our apps came out. 7:45pm. We waited for our entrées and I realized it was 8:50pm and still no food. I asked the waiter how much longer. He’s like it’s very busy. It should be coming out shortly. @ 9:11pm Our food was delivered by the manager. His name is John.
There was no apology just a food drive-by and tried to walk away. I asked why it took so long to bring our food out and he said it was very busy. That’s not a good excuse because there was three tables that sat after us who got their food and ate and left before we even received our food. He was making excuses after excuse. We are spending over $200 at a restaurant and you have a manager who has the customer service of a three-year-old. You probably should not have him running your customer service. What is sad is that this was supposed to be a really good Italian place in Chesapeake, but they will never get one more penny out of me TERRIBLE
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
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