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Lucciola, New York, NY

Lucciola

4.3 (398)
$31 to $50
Italian
621 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Lucciola, located down the street from Central Park, where the most fireflies can be found in the city: an homage to Bologna, its cuisine, its cinematic history...a city of dreams brought to life here in New York City.

The dishes, the atmosphere and the overall concept of Lucciola, was specifically inspired from the film Fest di Laurea, directed by Pupi Avati. We portray Avati's nostalgic and romantic mood of Bologna in our restaurant. From the decoration within the film, we were struck by how simple lights, illuminating a courtyard reminded us of fireflies, which brought to our name, Lucciola.

Our restaurant is dedicated to the lead actor in Avati's film: Nik Novecento, who embodied the values of Bologna from his passion, soul, courageousness and kindness.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michele Casadei Massari
  • Catering
    We do offer catering service from drop off to passes food and buffet. We have many years of experience in catering and we will be more than happy to offer you our best service. Contact us at info@lucciolanyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    We love to welcome private events. We can make your events as special as your day. Please contact us at info@lucciolanyc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    W 90th Street
  • Parking details
    Icon Parking on 90th between Amsterdam Ave and Columbus ave , around the block
  • Public transit
    Subway 1-2-3 at 86th street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 398 people are saying

Lucciola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

398 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    such a great dinner and vibe, wide wines offer and great pasta and pizza

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  2. alberto VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Fabulous atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food. Zucchini parmigiana OMG, and tagliatelle bolognese unbelievable. Comprehensive wine list. A truly gem to try

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid honest food and great great wines for any pocket

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  4. AnnF VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy and lovingly run, Lucciola is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Authentic Italian with some expert touches.

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  5. Lainee VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went because it was jazz night. Group was great and the food was very good. It was our first time here and we will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. alberto VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous!! Had such a great time! Had the Bolognese home made pasta that was to die for, zucchini parmigiana. Good wine list and we were lucky to hit the jazz night ! A gem!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Cacio Pepe ever! Maybe a bit too al dente for me but so rich in flavor and cheese! The wine specials are so so great

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  8. G2G6 VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Total disappointment. We were the only diners at 8:00 pm for dinner. Empty restaurant. Now I know why. Everything from the food to the service to the attitude was outrageously bad. The menu sounded great, their story sounded great, but the "truffles" were tasteless, the buratta was not really buratta, the bruschetta were stale, the pasta overcooked, the cacio pepe sauce tasteless and gluelike, the brocolli overcooked and amateurishly presented, the steak not seasoned. What a waste.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. teresab VIP

    New York City107 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I like Lucciola and Michele, the owner is very accomplished. I want the restaurant to do well and stay in the neighborhood. However, the branzino that I ordered was not fresh. Very disappointing!!!

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Renee VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful meal at a neighborhood place on the upper west side. Beautiful restaurant, great service and food.

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FAQs

Lucciola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (347) 536-1335.

Lucciola is rated 4.3 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper West Side

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Google Map for Lucciola

621 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W 90th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Icon Parking on 90th between Amsterdam Ave and Columbus ave , around the block
  • Public transit
    Subway 1-2-3 at 86th street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michele Casadei Massari
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do offer catering service from drop off to passes food and buffet. We have many years of experience in catering and we will be more than happy to offer you our best service. Contact us at info@lucciolanyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    We love to welcome private events. We can make your events as special as your day. Please contact us at info@lucciolanyc.com
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