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Luciana's Ristorante - Dana Point - Luciana's Ristorante, Dana Point, CA

Luciana's Ristorante

4.7 (3513)
$31 to $50
Italian
24312 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 661-6500
  • Website
    https://www.lucianas.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Luciana's endeavors to accommodate your private dining needs. We welcome the celebration of future brides and grooms, and have the ability to create an undisturbed setting in which companies may conduct business, all the while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.
  • Private party contact
    Kathy Reck: (949) 289-3974
  • Location
    24312 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    A private parking lot is located on the south side of the restaurant assessable via Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Public transit
    OCTA bus stop on the corner of Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Entertainment
    We have an Italian, European and Latin American accordion player with over 50 years experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,513 people are saying

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luciana's Ristorante offers "fabulous Italian food" with a "warm and comfortable" ambiance. The "friendly and welcoming" staff, especially servers like Mike, Nikki, and Oscar, enhance the dining experience. Guests appreciate the "excellent" wine selection and "authentic atmosphere," making it a "favorite" for many and perfect for special occasions.
3,513 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good ! Our waitress Kasey was good very energetic She was busy with other tables therefore two Other people bought out our food.

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  2. Susan

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was very busy and loud. We could not hear our server when she told us the specials. Our food was not good. The bruschetta had capers in it and the bread wasn’t toasted. My pasta was linguine with shrimp. The shrimp was overcooked and hard. The pasta was sparse and too al dente. Won’t be back any time soon

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  3. Pete VIP

    Orange County137 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat at this restaurant often but have always requested an inside table. We made a last minute reservation so all inside tables were taken; we opted to try the Piazza (aka: the tent outside). It was a lovely summer evening so they had both the entry and a large area beside the bar wide open to the elements, allowing a lovely summer breeze to waft through. White table cloths, not too crowded, open air...with the same incredible food and service we have come to expect from this long-time, family-owned establishment. Chris, a favorite server, was his usual fantastic self, taking care of things for us before we even had to ask, which IMO is the mark of a great server! Food was fantastic, per usual. All in all, we had a perfect evening and will be back over and over!

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  4. Denis

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming here. The food is excellent and the staff is always very friendly. Great place to come to celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion.

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  5. kerri

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Lucianas and will be back. Old school ambience and delicious meals and wine!

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  6. Karen VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely love Lucianas, fabulous Italian food and especially love sitting outside in the open tent and being taken care of by Mike and Nikki as they deliver awesome service with a smile .

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  7. Saul VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly staff. Best Italian food in Dana Point. We’ll definitely return.

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  8. David

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate there for the first time to celebrate a birthday. Wonderful experience! Atmosphere was romantic and the food was fantastic. We ordered the Ravioli with Veal, Seafood Risotto and some Cream of Asparagus soup. The star of the show was the soft Polenta, listed as mashed potatoes. It was to die for! Will definitely be going back to try more of their great food. Compliments to the chef. Dave P.

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  9. Linda

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was here two years ago. Sat outside at the bar. Wonderful experience. Came back with friends and was disappointed. Four meals and one happy guest. Pasta overcooked. Sauces underwhelming. Signature seafood pasta dish had no calamari and chewy scallops with no spice to watery sauce. Fongole had an unappealing brown bone garlic broth.

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  10. Mercedes

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luciana’s was very enjoyable. We went with friends which had never been there and they thought it was great.

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Luciana's Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 3513 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Luciana's Ristorante

24312 Del Prado, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Blue Lantern
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    A private parking lot is located on the south side of the restaurant assessable via Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Public transit
    OCTA bus stop on the corner of Del Prado Ave and Street of the Ruby Lantern.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have an Italian, European and Latin American accordion player with over 50 years experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.lucianas.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 661-6500
  • Private party facilities
    Luciana's endeavors to accommodate your private dining needs. We welcome the celebration of future brides and grooms, and have the ability to create an undisturbed setting in which companies may conduct business, all the while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.
  • Private party contact
    Kathy Reck: (949) 289-3974

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