Luca

Name: Luca
Address: 711 Grant Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80203
Telephone: (303) 832-6600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2200)

$31 to $50

Italian

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 832-6600
Website
http://www.lucadenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Frank Bonanno
Catering
Why yes we do cater, please contact catering@bonannoconcepts.com

Location
711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
Neighborhood
Central
Cross street
7th
Parking details
Street parking available is also available in the area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Shoobie Dinner: An Italian/East Coast Playdate
$90.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 26, 2025 only
Shoobie : (shoo-bee) noun A short-term visitor to the beach and shore communities of New Jersey. Experience an East Coast summer with some of Frank's faves from a childhood spent on the Jersey Shore. This six course feast will have you smelling the salt air and hearing seagulls right from the Luca dining room. Please note, this is the only menu available this evening. Menu: First - Frutti di Mare Salad Second - Fried Surf Clams with Calabrian Chile Aioli Third - Pepperoni Focaccia with Mom's Gravy for Dipping Fourth - Cavatelli with Shrimp, Charred Broccoli Rabe & White Wine Garlic & Lemon Sauce Fifth - Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Garlic Spinach Dessert - House-Churned Dark Chocolate-Banana Soft Serve Gelato Sundae

What 2,200 people are saying

Luca 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luca offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the homemade pasta, vibrant atmosphere, and attentive staff. While some mention noise and portion size, the "incredible" flavors and "divine" dishes keep patrons returning.

2,200 Reviews

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Kelly
Columbus11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place, wonderful food! Wish we lived closer than OHIO!
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Amy VIP
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was enjoyable, but the service left much to be desired. Once we received the bill and noticed the automatic 22% gratuity, the lackluster service made more sense. When tips are guaranteed, there’s little motivation to go above and beyond. A better approach might be to include a standard 15% gratuity and leave room for guests to tip more if the service truly stands out. As for the ambiance, I wouldn’t choose to sit outside again. The view of the parking lot and the use of cheap plastic chairs didn’t create a pleasant dining atmosphere.
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Katie
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious! The scallops melted in my mouth. Loved the vibe of the place — great music playing and impeccable service.
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Andrew
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best service and best restaurant in Denver. Can't wait to go back.
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Brittny
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience, service and food was absolutely incredible. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.
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Jennifer
Denver / Colorado1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was rushed even though it was early and a good majority of the restaurant was empty. Not our typical Luca experience. Food was incredible, as always!
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Chad VIP
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a great event at Luca and the food was fantastic, and Travis our server was one of the best we have had in recent times.
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Jim
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food was excellent as always, however our party of 4 was seated in the small dark side room next to the bar despite there being several open 4 tops in the main dining area. It was noisy and unpleasant. This appeared to be because it made it easier for the serving staff.
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Holley
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Luca’s ! One of our favorite places when going out for a nice treat . It’s a great place to take guest too . So fun and we Love the special treat of Presecco and the whole ambience of Luca.
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Liz
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here and both were great experiences. Their homemade pasta is a must - I got their new crab pasta dish and my fiancé got the short rib on polenta. Both were flavorful with great portions. Mixed drinks are also carefully crafted and tasty.
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FAQs

Luca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Luca is rated 4.7 stars by 2200 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
7th
Neighborhood
Central
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available is also available in the area.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Frank Bonanno
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lucadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 832-6600
Catering
Why yes we do cater, please contact catering@bonannoconcepts.com

Luca

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Shoobie Dinner: An Italian/East Coast Playdate

Menu

What 2,200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Luca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Luca restaurant rated?

Is Luca currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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