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Lucia's Tavola, Ayer, MA

Lucia's Tavola

4.7 (1604)
$31 to $50
Italian
31 Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef owned and operated Lucia's Tavola is a fine dining Italian restaurant. Lucia's features a menu comprised of Chefs family favorites, Chef originals, traditional Italian & local ingredients creating unique Italian inspired cuisine.
Lucia's also offers an extensive cocktail menu and a complete, well balanced wine list.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mark di Cicco
  • Catering
    We provide catering services for up to X people for both off-site events and in our function room.
  • Neighborhood
    Ayer
  • Cross street
    Washington
  • Parking details
    We have limited street parking in front of the restaurant, and a private lot is located in the back.
  • Public transit
    We are located across the street from the Ayer commuter rail station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,604 people are saying

Lucia's Tavola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Service

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central and Western MA

    Romantic

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Food

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Great for fine wines

  • Central MA

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucia's Tavola is a beloved dining spot known for its "excellent food and service" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "fantastic Italian dishes," with standout mentions of "perfectly cooked scallops" and "amazing risotto." The attentive staff, including standout servers like Trisha and Sedona, enhance the dining experience. Guests appreciate the diverse menu, creative specials, and a "great drink selection." Despite occasional noise or seating challenges, Lucia's remains a "favorite spot," offering a delightful taste of Italy in Ayer.
1,604 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very enjoyable evening with an exceptional waiter. The chicken parm &lasagna was delicious

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  2. Stanley

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Tricia, was Amazing and just the best. Great atmosphere and food!

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  3. Christine

    Oklahoma City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Great place for a quiet birthday with incredible food.

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  4. Ann

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top notch. This is one of our favorite restaurants.

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  5. Stella

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a lovely time at Lucia’s Tavola. We are moving in to a nearby town and wanted to explore restaurants in the area. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and seated at a lovely table by the window. The menu had some wonderful choices and really had something for every taste in Italian dishes. They had a nice wine by the glass list which is important for me as my husband generally drinks beer. Our waiter was friendly and professional and gave us space and time when needed. Both my husband and I enjoyed the food very much. We had meatballs to share for an appetizer as well as a Caesar salad, both of which were generous portions and tasty too. I had the surf and turf for my main course. The scallops were delicious, and cooked perfectly. Plump and tasty, not chewy as they sometimes can be. They were juicy and just the right consistency . The short rib was perfectly cooked and melted in the mouth. I would have preferred my dish to have been a little lighter on the sauce but that is being picky, it was still excellent. The risotto to accompany the surf and turf was flavorful and just the right texture. Lovely meal. One suggestion I would make is the beautiful plate the dish came on was not big enough. Not because I wanted a bigger portion, but I like to have some separateness to my foods to either mix the flavors or enjoy them separately and the the style of the plate didn’t allow for that. I am pretty sure that it will be one of our favorite spots and by the amount of people who were there early in the evening showed that this place was pretty hot.

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  6. Philip & Debbie VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our time at Lucia’s! Enjoyed meeting Jurgen; he did a great job.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Labeling the noise level as "Energetic" is a nice euphemism for "very loud". I doubt there is a lot they can do about it, considering the age of the building. The waiter was nice but not very familiar with the menu.

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  8. Robert

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I Enjoyed the Eggplant Bolognese. It was delicious and the service was great.

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  9. Patricia

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service. A delightful experience.

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  10. Alan

    South Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table of 4 ready 15 minutes earlier before our reservation. First time not last time. Decided on Lucia’s for dinner before Groton Hill Friday night show. Was not disappointed, drinks excellent, appetizers, calimari was excellent. Great service!!

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FAQs

Lucia's Tavola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 391-4837.

Lucia's Tavola is rated 4.7 stars by 1604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Lucia's Tavola

31 Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Ayer
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have limited street parking in front of the restaurant, and a private lot is located in the back.
  • Public transit
    We are located across the street from the Ayer commuter rail station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark di Cicco
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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