Luca

Name: Luca
Address: 711 Grant Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80203
Telephone: (303) 832-6600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2182)

$31 to $50

Italian

711 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

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2 people

May 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 21 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

Luca Luau: An Italian/Hawaiian Culinary Playdate
$90.00 per person
Prepaid
May 29, 2025 only
From the Islands to the Italian Coast—Say Aloha to Our Next Culinary Playdate! For one night only, Luca invites you to the table for a fusion dinner where the flavors of Hawaii meet the heart of Italian cooking. It’s a tropical detour rooted in tradition—five thoughtful courses, unexpected pairings, and our signature warmth from the first pour to the last bite. The Menu 1st Course: Spam Musubi Arancini, Nori and Agrodolce 2nd Course: Huli Huli Cod with a Marinated Cucumber and Artichoke Salad 3rd Course: Saimin (Hawaiian Ramen) with a Parmesan and Dashi Brodo, Chef's Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe, and Ajitsuke Egg 4th Course: Porchetta, Grilled Pineapple, Purple Potato Gnocchi, and Tea Leaves 5th Course: Lilikoi (Passionfruit), Italian Meringue, Graham Cracker Crust Please Note: This experience is $90 per person, excluding our 22% Creating Happy People service fee and tax. This will be the only menu served this evening.

What 2,182 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luca is a beloved Italian restaurant known for its "exceptional service" and divine culinary offerings. Patrons rave about the "delicious" homemade pasta and unique dishes like the asparagus pizza and cherry gelato. Frequent diners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, and "highly recommend" it for special occasions and regular visits alike.

2,182 Reviews

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Jennie
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Luca, it’s delicious! Such a great celebratory dinner spot. Excellent service!
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Erin VIP
Denver1 review
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious menu, great service and a wonderful evening.
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julie VIP
Baltimore6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dishes. Our party of 5 ordered 6 dishes and shared them, so we got to sample them all. But a bit pricey.
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Kayla VIP
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable, the food good portions & absolutely delicious. They have the best charcuterie board I’ve probably ever had from a restaurant. We will be back.
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Sam VIP
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Catching up with friends we haven’t seen in a while and it was the perfect spot. Great, non rushed service as we were chatting. The food was top notch and the complimentary focaccia app and mousse after dinner were a nice surprise!
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Deborah
Denver9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really terrific mains but the entrees were a little too fussy and way overpriced. $25 for three white asparagus that were overpowered by a citrus sauce? The staff, Sydney in particular, were wonderful and genuinely sought out feedback. Will definitely be going again. I think the new chef may be finding their feet and so I appreciate their efforts!
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Mana VIP
Denver28 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible but the portion sizes were silly--soooo small. For $40 the cod that i ordered was no more than an appetizer.
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Jim
Denver36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A thoroughly wonderful experience. I've been going to Bonanno restaurants for years and I've never been disappointed. We started with the burrata with prosciutto. We could have made a meal with that. I had the pappardelle bolognese and my gf had the chicken ravioli. Both dishes were so flavorful and perfectly prepared. Service was amazing. We're very supportive of the CHP fee.
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JosephR
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been enjoying Luca for years and this visit was no exception to the past visits. Each time we dine we are greeted with friendly and familiar faces, pristine table service, and attention to food service rivaling anywhere in the city. My girlfriend and I both love to dine out exploring Denver’s many great new additions and hotspots, yet we always return to Luca anytime we want authentic (and the best in the city) Italian. We’ve been to them all and without sounding pompous or worldly, outside of Italy, this place rings truest of the true. Hype spots are fun, Luca is as if Nonna were preparing it for you. Brock and the team last visit went above and beyond to our requests which were, above and beyond. But this is what makes Luca, Luca. You are always treated like family.
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Drew
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Third time here and they knock it out of the park every time! Delicious food and cocktails. Only drawback was a waitress that was sneezing - covered her mouth once but didn't sanitize or wash her hands before serving food and touching the screen all the other servers use, and then twice more didn't cover her mouth at all. Putting that aside, it was a good experience.
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FAQs

Luca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Luca is rated 4.8 stars by 2182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 21 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

Luca Luau: An Italian/Hawaiian Culinary Playdate

Menu

What 2,182 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?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information