This place makes the fat man happy. The veal Luciano may indeed be the best thing I have ever eaten. Wish it were closer to me as I'd go there more often
(5)
TinoX T.
Aweosme,Delicious PLace,Clean and Nice. LOve it i'm a Big Fan
(5)
Joe T.
Chicken park and tornado was ok. Nothing spectactular
(2)
Cat M.
Below average food that is incredibly overpriced. I had the sole special which I'm pretty sure they swapped out for cod. It was swimming in a very acidic sauce. The risotto was so overcooked that it was just one big glutinous mass. The salad was also over-dressed. Other people in our party had dry overcooked beef. The service was also very slow. We won't be back.
(2)
Chaya B.
Amazing! Old world ambiance, welcoming and excellent service. Marissa our server if I could give more stars I would. Had the swordfish, cooked to perfection. Portion size huge, Enjoyed for lunch the next day. Looking forward to going back.
(5)
Susan S.
Three stars because of the atmosphere. The waiter was knowledgeable and sweet he kept taking our silverware.. wth?? The fish special was out and it was only 6:30. The 'rice balls' special and the vodka penne were tasteless. Beefsteak tomato appetizer could have been better... to much balsamic, smaller tomatoes were mushy... FIRST TIME here... have always wanted to try since moving from Maryland two years ago. We'll go back but only because I'm a sucker for those 1/2 moon booths in the bar. Owner is very nice and seemed to be everywhere which is as it should be. We did not complain... this time. Overheard the table next to us relay their unhappiness regarding their own issues with the need for more taste. Hmmmmmm..... Oh.. CANDLE smell was nice but there were too many of the 'scented' candles lit which might affect taste of the food?
(3)
John D.
Solid Italian restaurant. Nice room layout so it doesn't feel like a large restaurant. Has a similar feel to Ken's steak house.
I don't know what the hype about his place is.... I have been numerous times and it just average food for outrageous prices. I've had the scampi, which was kind of tasteless, the baked cod which was no different than any other baked scrod I've had, and the filet mignon, which was probably the best thing I've had there. Honestly, the only thing I would go back for is the dessert sorbet. If I were you, I would spend my mother somewhere else that has better food and lower prices!
(2)
Joseph K.
No high end steakhouses around here. Someone at work recommended them for steak. I did the NY Strip. Very very good and fulfilled by urge. Still, Typical of non-steakhouses, it was a little over cooked but not much. If you like your meat med rare. I would go with rare. If it's too pink for you then they can always heat it up. Did not try dessert. Looking at nearby tables, they look massive and build for at least two to share. Next time I will try the Italian food but would return for steak as well (just adjust the doneness)
(4)
Kristina A.
I'll keep this concise - Complimentary Valet Parking - Knowledge and friendly waiter -Perfect timing for our food ( We took much longer to eat our apps but the waiter knew to wait until we were done to order our entree) -Their Penne Alla Vodka is a gift from God - Wine was an extra 35 than its normal price but maybe that's normal? - Generous portions that make a great next day lunch
(5)
Julia R.
My favorite restaurant in the area! Worth every penny! The focaccia bread is to die for! The steak melts in your mouth, fresh pasta, great seafood! All of my special occasions are here for sure. Ask for Marty as your server he was funny and knows the menu! Going for my birthday in 2 weeks!
(5)
Jon S.
I went here for the first time a few weeks ago. I must say it was worth it. This place is much better than a lot of the restaurants in the North End or Federal Hill. I had the veal sorrentino which was unbelievable. All the apps were tremendous and the service was very good.
(5)
Rachel W.
First time dining at Luciano's this evening for a birthday dinner. We started with the scallops casino for an appetizer which was delicious!!! For my entree, I ordered the seafood casserole which was also excellent. Great service, very unique Italian atmosphere which is not typical of most restaurants these days. I joked about my wine glass being "never ending" because our server was on top of keeping everyone's drink full :-) I would love to go back soon!!!
(5)
Rebecca P.
Food was delicious but service was poor. We came with a party of 8 and it took 1.5 hours for the meals to come out. One persons meal was brought out and we uncomfortably waited another 10-15 minutes for everyone else's food. Even when it came out, most meals were not hot. Disappointing considering this is seen as a "fancy" restaurant. Substitutions weren't made but after waiting so long for dinner none of us relayed these comments to the waiter because we were so hungry/tired. The food wasn't worth the wait but it was delicious.
(3)
Jillian D.
The food is always good along with the service the waiters do an amazing job the decor is a little outdated but the food makes up for that
(5)
Marcia S.
Food is OK. They are pretentious! If you are truly classy, a waiter doesn't blow his nose, handle the tissue while talking to a guest, nor cough into his hand!! This man handled our plates, our oil & vinegar bottles, our drink glasses, our requested extra silverware - if we don't get sick it'll be a miracle!
(3)
kevin m.
One and done at this place. Anyone who says this food rivals Boston or Providence italian restaurants needs a psych exam.Italian bread was crusty outside soft inside. Salad was unappealing with one little grape tomato and a bland look. Entrees of veal sorrentino and penna ala vodka were tasteless and we left over 2/3 of each plate uneaten. Side dish of grilled eggplant ? and some other veggies were oily and also tasteless. Not cheap price wise for dinners and drink. We got plenty of intestional gas later that night from the 1/3 of the dinner we ate.
(1)
Robin B.
My 96 year old Nana took the family here tonight and it was wonderful. The food, ambiance and wine selection were fantastic but the gem of the evening was our server Yana. She made everything perfect. I don't think I would come back unless I knew she would be part of the evening. Thank you Luciano for helping us create such a lovely memory.
(5)
Janelle H.
Went there for my a nice birthday dinner and couldn't of made a better choice! Our waitress was excellent and very attentive. My filet was amazing and cooked the perfection. The veal tbone topped with lobster meat my boyfriend ordered was also excellent. Perfect place for a special occasion or when you just want a great dinner.
(5)
Sungeeta A.
Nice atmosphere, good service, average food. I was quite impressed with the size of this place - with a huge parking lot I didn't think I would need to use the complimentary valet service, but there was not one spot open. When I got inside I could see why - Luciano's is one of the largest restaurants I've seen! It was packed too! Definitely make reservations. The menu is extensive and the list of specials is incredibly long. There were at least 5 appetizer and main course specials, which were recited by our waitress perfectly. While I was impressed by her skills I couldn't remember half of them. A printed list of the specials would have been very helpful. I ended up choosing the pappardelle bolognese, as they claimed their pasta is made fresh daily and there's nothing I love more than fresh pappardelle. Unfortunately, this definitely didn't taste fresh. What's worse is the pasta was mushy and the sauce was bland. I'm not picky but this dish was disappointing. My friend got the ravioli, which was definitely better. I'd be hard pressed to come back to this restaurant, though.
(3)
Audrey M.
Yummy yummy! Been here once before. Went here for the birthday on the 6th. Has the lobster ravioli as a meal. OUTSTANDING!! And my boyfriend had some seafood plate. From the bread that comes with the meal to the drinks.. Everything was amazing!! The waiter was nice.. Young, attractive but kind of Jersey Shore like. Haha! He knew his stuff though.. When listing all the specials it's kind of awkward sitting there watching him trying to remember all of the items for 5mins listing it all. I say just have a pretty little menu for the specials and educate the staff if a customer asked you a question about an item they can THEN explain it to you.
(5)
Kathleen C.
A well-trained and informed wait staff will pour your water and arrive with lemons without having to ask for them. You will then be served a fabulous bread selection, though they serve butter, you will need to ask for an olive oil mixture. Their wine list is excellent and the food is as well. I have never had a disappointing meal and have eaten there many times. A very nice atmosphere, with lovely white tablecloths and napkins. It has a classic, traditional feel.
(5)
Neil G.
My wife and I had recently celebrated her 70th birthday at Luciano's. I had made her a surprise party with 43 guests. The Riveria Room, where it was held, was beautiful, the servers were great as well as the bartender (open bar) but there was one major problem, the food was horrible. We had ordered a buffet which included items such as Sliced Prime Rib, Seafood Casserole, Rigatoni Zingara and Chicken Francaise. I'm sorry to say the prime rib looked like mystery meat which was "smothered" or should I say drowned in gravy. The only dish that I'd consider passible was the Chicken Francaise, it was very tasty. Everything else looked like it had been prepared for a fraternity party. None of the guests had any idea as to what they were looking at and there weren't any staff nearby to help. The management could have labeled the chaffing dishes with descriptive cards. We've eaten a number of times at Luciano's but it was in the dining room not a function room. On many occasions we would drive from Framingham to Wrentham for what we'd always considered to be a superb meal. It seems as if they have different chefs and kitchen staff for the function rooms. It's too bad.
(2)
Chip C.
Had the stuffed veal chop cordon bleu . Fabulous meal! Always great service. Can't wait till next trip and another visit to Luciano's!
(5)
Wendy S.
Old fashioned Italian atmosphere with white tablecloths and flowers. Service very good, food very good as well. Reminds me of Twin Oaks in Cranston, RI. I had the swordfish special and it was excellent and fresh. One thing I found annoying; the amount of nightly specials was ridiculous. If you have 6-7 specials- please print them down. Having the server list them all and then you forget the first ones....and having them on a daily sheet would also list the cost. I will definitively go back. Loved the bread, but the tomato pizza like bread lacked flavor. Better than any Italian restaurant in the area!
(4)
Dana S.
Excellent restaurant. Service was impeccable as they had both a server and a what seemed like our own personal wine pourer. We were never left looking for anything. Great menu choices and a decent wine list. Specials went on for days. My husband ordered a special squid ink pasta with all types of seafood; it was HUGE and quite tasty. I ordered the tortellini and the pasta was definitely fresh, mixed with bits of proscuitto in a tomato cream sauce that wasn't too heavy. We shared a bottle of wine with another couple and it was more than a pleasant date night. Would come back for sure.
(4)
Rich S.
My spouse and I have been to Luciano's several times over the past couple of years. We really enjoy the food and generally save a trip to this restaurant for a special occasion. Tonight was a belated celebration of my wife's birthday. We typically make reservations, but we had not thought to do so today. When we called today to see about any availability for tonight we were told that we could dine at either 4:30pm or 8pm, and neither of those choices seemed very good. We decided that we would just walk in and see if we got lucky. When we arrived at 5:15pm, the hostess told us that she could seat us at 8:30pm. When we said that really wouldn't work for us, the hostess told us that we were welcome to try to find a seat at the bar. A second hostess laughed a bit and told us "good luck." We were a little surprised at their behavior as the folks at the door at Luciano's are usually a little more polite and welcoming than these two young girls. Despite this slightly rocky start, we walked into the bar and were happy to see that there was an empty table there waiting for us. It turned out to be a great experience! Angie was our waitress, and she provided us with the best, most attentive service that we have ever received at the restaurant. She really made our night! I did not catch the bartender's name, but he was great as well and checked on us several times. He also greeted several other guests by name and did a nice job of making everyone feel welcomed. All of the food was great (calamari, salad, chicken and veal parmigiana, as well as desert). All of our food was brought out promptly, and Angie and the bartender checked on us frequently to be sure that we had everything we needed.
(4)
Ed B.
Awesome service, fast and friendly, from Kathy, for dinner at the bar. Great, dark and cool atmosphere. The food was all delicious. Starting with fresh warm bread, then to a Caprese salad (this had onions on top which we had not seen before), chicken parmesan with ziti and finally, molten chocolate cake. Fantastic across the board. Good little wine list too. We will be back!!!!!
(5)
Lynne B.
Superb service to our party of seven excellent food from appetizer to desert the only issue was the filet was called for medium and it was served rare otherwise we all thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic atmosphere and outstanding service the owner even came by twice which was a nice touch
(5)
Cee C.
This place is one of my favorite Italian places. Nice ambiance, food is good, and the service is good. The host was sort of a creep, but, hey whatever it was amusing.
(4)
Michael S.
had the steak delmonico and it was pretty tasty. Good service. Place seemed to be full of white haired regulars... i heard my waiter calling out to them all by their first names. There is no beer on tap here which sucks but they had St. Pauli dark in the bottle which is good. Also, only one toilet and no urinal in the mens room i used ..i had to wait for a guy to finish taking an italian food dump before i could pee.
(4)
Kayla S.
Great food, great price, great ambiance! Restaurant is very classy, but not overly chi-chi, so it's perfect for a casual lunch.
(5)
Private P.
My husband and I took my father out for his birthday last night and unfortunately we should have picked another restaurant. It was such a disappointing night and I'm frustrated we spent so much money on a lousy dinner experience. The night started off fine with fresh bread brought to the table and water poured for us. Our waitress approached our table a few minutes after sitting down to let us know she would be with us shortly. A few minutes later she came and took our drink order, and said she would be back in a minute to take our food order as we were still reviewing the menu. 10 minutes later she finally came back to our table. She had 2 other larger tables she was serving and clearly her focus was on them because that's where the bigger tip money was. We were very annoyed that it took 10 minutes for her to come back for us to place our food order. A few minutes after ordering, I ran out of water. Again, 10 minutes later and the guy with our water or our waitress never showed up for a refill. We were able to finally track her down and get more water. Our food came out and my fish was good, so was my dad's fettucini alfredo. However my side of mashed potatoes had both hot and cold spots in it (microwave?) and my husband said the chicken in his pasta dish was extremely dry. He had to soak it in the sauce in order to eat it. We once again were third fiddle to our waitress' other tables and it took forever to get the check from her. Then, after waiting to have my card run for 10 minutes, I finally flagged down one of the manager's and asked him to do it. In summary, our waitress was nice (when we saw her), but extremely inattentive. We felt like we were an afterthought throughout our dinner, the service was terrible. I most likely will not return for a very long time due to this.
(2)
Tiffany P.
So good! Amazing service, overly delicious food, strong drinks, great atmosphere. I'd highly recommend it and can't wait to return!!
(5)
Joao R.
We were treated like royalty however the food is just ok. For the price, we (3 of us) were a little disappointed with the food.
(3)
Davy C.
This is absolutely our favorite place. We have been regulars for 13 years and it never disappoints. The food is fresh and flavorful and the menu caters to a variety of tastes. You can get veal parmesan, filet mignon, cioppino or homemade pasta. There is always a long list of great specials and Luciano's veal chop is always my favorite. The service is always superb and spot on. This place is really busy on Friday and Saturday nights so it is always a good idea to make a reservation on Wednesday or Thursday of that same week.
(5)
Wendy H.
The food is excellent. Our waiter, Frank, was amazing; making wonderful suggestions for a member of our party who had dietary restrictions. It was a fabulous experience.
(5)
Lily S.
Quite possibly the only nice thing about Wrentham. I came here with my mom on a Sunday afternoon after some rather disappointing shopping at the outlets. The place was surprisingly busy for 3 oclock in the afternoon. We were sat promptly, our glasses filled, and were given a plate of ciabatta-ish bread with tomatoes on top, as well as 2 cinabuns? The bread and tomato combo was great especially since the tomatoes were fresh and ripe and sprinkled with some spices. The only downside is if you dont eat fast, the bread gets soggy. Neither mom nor I tried the cinabuns so i cant comment on that. Our server was really nice and as soon as i said sav blanc he suggested Oyster Bay which is my fave so bonus points for him. I stuck mainly to appetizers--caprese salad (yum! served with thinly sliced and lightly pickled onions), prosciutto wrapped mozzarella (super yum! served with even more awesome cheese stuffed into peppers with a bit of pickled artichoke), and a side of meat balls (decent...not the best meat or sauce though). My mom had the gamberi ripieni al forno. soooo good! fresh jumbo shrimp over a bed of what i'd call thanksgiving seafood stuffing. Also served with a side of risotto and sweet potato mash (not our thing so no comment). I dont have that much risotto experience, this one was basically the equivalent of this rice concoction i make that sounds super gross but is actually like the best comfort food EVER. rice + ranch + cheese= jizz in your pants. Im not kidding. Sounds gross but try it, it will blow your mind. Anyway, this is what that risotto reminded me of. Happy Lily. The decor is pretty nice. White table cloths, linen napkins, enough silver ware and back servers to fill up your water etc. The booths were a little faded though and could use some sprucing up. Ample space to house large parties. Our dinner was pretty quiet with the exception of some outbursts from a larger party sitting in the adjacent part of the dining room. overall a quality experience.
(4)
Diane H.
We were planning on going there for our anniversary dinner last Saturday night. When we called about reservations they said they may close due to weather, a snow storm was coming. 10 points right there for putting staff safety before $$$$ . They were open and we went for the first time ever. What a wonderful meal we had. We were seated right away. We had looked online and decided on our meal choices before we got there, When I looked for my choice ,I did not see it. The server said that that no longer had that dish so I looked again at the menu when she stopped me to say that it was no problem they would make it for me anyway! Now keep in mind, I just said bummer..... no compliant in the least! it happens. I think she went way beyond and the food was wonderful. We had the leftovers for lunch the next day and it was just as yummy! Our servers name was Xicmara (I think I spelt it right) She was a joy and did not miss a beat! We will be back! oh, one more thing, we both cook so find it hard to go out and get a good meal in this area. Our new Fav.! Thank you for a wonderful night!
(5)
Danielle K.
I really cant say a bad thing about this place! As soon as you pull in, there is a complimentary valet service. That alone just sets the night off right. There are a few different rooms to sit in, all with a different ambiance. I think the lighting is perfect and the noise level is right on regardless of where you sit. The menu is pretty extensive. Some people may find it overwhelming, but i love options. I actually prefer to try the specials when I can. They are creative and I cant say I've had a bad experience yet. The focaccia bread melts in your mouth and is another one of my favorite parts about Lucianos. The service is also spot on. You can tell every server is an experienced server and actually know a lot about the dishes. They dont read off of a little card, but memorize every detail. I also appreciate how they take the time to ask about the occasion and where you live...its minor but goes far in my book. If you get Craig or Kevin, you will be overly satisfied with your service. Your drinks will never be empty :) The owner, Mr Luciano (I assume) will walk around talk to patrons, and sit down if there is a spare seat. Ive seen him send over free desserts or glasses of wine to patrons...maybe one day I'll be the lucky one! My personal favorite is the Meatball and Polenta appetizer. You think the meatball is amazing until you try the side of homemade ricotta with it. That could be a meal in itself. The desserts are encased on your way out. Although I have never tried one, I can only imagine how good they must be. They all look incredible, but I am not one to save room for dessert! Overall, Lucianos is an all time favorite. Any time I have out of town friends, this is where we go. Any special occasion, Lucianos is our go-to spot.
(5)
Kris T.
Been here a few times and it's always good. Good Italian cuisine always prepared well. Very knowledgable wait staff. Old school decor, feels like I'm in a scene from Good Fellas.
(4)
Jack N.
Last night we had another excellent meal at Luciano's. Sadly the service was not in step. When two people spend $180.00 for dinner and gratuities, you'd like your waiter to pretend it wasn't such an effort to be there...OK, maybe a bad night or troubles on the home front, but dining out is an escape for the diners and it's quality is diminished by a haughty and apathetic waiter.
(4)
Jennifer S.
First, the food was amazing. Love the food!!! But the service was horrible. I brought some clients ( Revolution Soccer player's) and they must have spent several 100 but the waitress was rude and very quick with us. One of the players had a gluten allergy and when he would ask a question she would be very quick and extremely rude. We addressed the issue upon leaving and the manager just said he would speak with her but he should have offered us desert or dinner next time, especially with all the money spent. I will not bring clients with me again. If I ever were seated in that womans section, I would leave. She was that bad! Food was fantastic though...
(3)
Tracy N.
Luciano's was once where we went as a family for many years for every special occasion. I love the classic Italian atmosphere, brings me back to my childhood and fond memories with Frank playing in the back ground. The food is great although I was shocked at the price of the specials and wish the prices were included in the servers description of the meals. My stuffed lobster was traditional and over $50. Service is always A+ but I was surprised my friend and I were seated by the service station when there were plenty of other seats. The noise took away from the experience. The martini's are the only portion you will find small. The deserts were just as good as our meals and we had left overs for lunch. The owner is a very nice man that visits with his tables and still takes pride in his establishment.
(4)
Vincent T.
In this area, there aren't many top notch restaurants. You either gotta drive to Providence or Boston, but Luciano's is like the food oasis in a desert of casual fare. Now, for us, Luciano's is a real treat. It's usually a special occasion when we come here. Today, it was our 11th anniversary, and how apropos was it that the couple at the table next to us was celebrating their 49th. First things that come out are nice Italian crusty bread with infused oil, and a small foccacia. Both very tasty, and the crusty bread is definitely traditional old school Italian bread. We started out with a couple of appetizers: the arancini (Italian rice balls) and fried calamari. The calamari were done perfectly. Nice and tender with a light coating of batter, a few pepper rings, and a bit of cocktail sauce. Two nice sized rice balls came out on a bit of tomato sauce. The arancini were filled with cheese, peas, prosciutto. Very nice.. Then comes our two salads. Basic salads, but the kicker is the house dressing... It seems to be an Italian dressing, with a sweeter taste. Very nice. The only problem with the salad was that mine had a bit of iceberg heart, which is a culinary turn-off to me. For entrees, I had the beef braciola special over gnocchi. A braciola is a thin steak, rolled up with some sort of filling (there are variations on the filling, from bread crumbs to egg & salami. In this case Italian deli meats) and braised in the tomato sauce. Now my mom made this for me when I was a kid, and it's been almost 20 yrs since I've had one. This one didn't disappoint. Almost brought a tear to my eye while eating it. Tender beef, tasty tomato sauce, and nice fluffy gnocchi. My wife had the stuffed veal chop special with mashed potatoes. Stuffed with lobster, cheese, & prosciutto, and topped with a mushroom demi-glace. Cooked to perfection and generous with the filling. The second small thing I saw, was pre-grated parmesan cheese. Now, i'd presume it was grated by machine in the kitchen, but fresh grated by the waiter would be a nice touch. Now, Luciano's is not cheap. Expect dinner for two, with drinks, appetizers, & desserts to run well over $100. But you get five-star food and impeccable service. Our waiter (Kevin) was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. At Luciano's, you never EVER say "where's the waiter?". In addition, you often see Mr. Luciano Canova himself mingling with the guests. He makes sure, that your dining experience is top-notch.
(5)
Heather K.
I go out to eat a lot! This restaurant was unbelievable! Customer service was unlike anything I've ever experienced! Amazing! Absolutely loved it!
(5)
Paul R.
I think one of the hidden jewels at Luciano's is their great lunch specials. I like to take my teenagers out to eat at nicer restaurants, but dinner time is hard with all of their activities ( and can break the bank ! ). We had a lazy Saturday - so we dressed up a bit and went for lunch. The lunch specials run between 10 and 12 and were huge and delicious, We started with the focaccia bread ( very good ) and the cinnamon rolls ( good - but odd ). We all had house salads to start, the house italian dressing is very good. We ordered the cannelonni bolognese - I htough it a bit odd that the filling was just ground meat, no cheese, sau
(4)
Paul W.
Always a good bet. Food well done, high quality great friendly service and for the few times I've been there - they remember you! I have seen at least 50 meals go out to my tables at different times - never a complaint! I'd say "Try anything that interest you" You won't be disappointed. Even though it is pricey you will probably take half home. Great Steaks and Seafood.
(4)
Alan V.
Everything we had was very tasty. Service was perfect. Very classy atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.
(4)
Michael W.
For Classic Italian food you won't find a better meal between Boston and Providence. We had a family birthday party here with13 guests and the food was outstanding. Our servers were just perfect and the place was immaculate and tastefully appointed. The penne alla vodka was a large portion of great pasta. The steaks were great and the veal dishes our group had were perfectly prepared!!! Outstanding restaurant!
(4)
philbert p.
Might be the best restaurant south of Norwood on Route 1. Competitors are Tavolino and Skipjack's at Patriot Place. Food is what I call "Frank Sinatra Italian".... lots of red sauce, spectacular, huge meatballs, crusty and crunchy outside, tender and juicy inside, with thick tomato/garlic puree.... veal specials with lobster sauce, fat T-bone chops that Don Draper would be proud of, white clams over linguine, that kind of thing. Absolute artistry when it comes to pounding meat flat, rolling it into tubes with vegetables and cheese, then serving it in pastry-like slices. Is this "authentic Italian", in the sense of what you'd get at a genuine enoteca in southern Italy? Definitely not. Is it delicious? absolutely. The service can be a bit uneven at times, but brusqueness/rudeness is more common than incompetence, which I am personally okay with. If the server knows the menu, the orders are accurate, and drinks are re-filled promptly, that matters a lot more to me than whether I am called "sir" and given a big smile.
(5)
Suzanne T.
I went here with my father and daughter. The food was absolutely amazing. The service is great and the waiter we had was very attentive. I had chicken fettucini Alfredo and a salad. Both were just top notch. My daughter had steak and French fries. Steak was cooked exactly how she wanted it and the fries were cooked well. Split tiramisu with my dad for dessert and it was probably the best I've ever had. I can't wait to go back here!
(5)
Liisa H.
One of our favorite places to go. The food is authentic Italian with incredible steaks and prime rib. The service is always amazing and Craig, our waiter was especially knowledgable, attentive and memorable during our last visit. We had a wonderful lunch after completing the Pan Mass Challenge.
(5)
Kalimah N.
I had my daughter's sweet 16 dinner here and was very pleased how everything turned out. You have very little interaction with the function manager; she will basically ask what you want logistics wise and take it from there which seems a bit on the controlling side which the person who recommended the place also said she felt when she dealt with her as she had hosted a baby shower here. I did convey the little details that mattered to her. I understand she probably has done this a long time but people do want to be heard )or at least feel they are being heard or have some say) when they are planning a function. We had a group of about 30 and everyone enjoyed their selves; we could not believe how large the children's chicken finger plates were. I would choose this place again for a special event/small function.
(5)
Jeff A.
Where's the bread? We went to Luciano's to celebrate my wife's birthday on 12/11. We had 12:00 lunch reservations for four and were greeted and seated promptly. Luciano's is our favorite occasion restaurant. The usual lunch menu was replaced with the "Holiday Lunch" menu. In other words, half the selections at twice the price. After all, it is a business. We ordered our drinks and our starters. When the server came to take our meal order, I mentioned that we had not received our bread basket. The bread is homemade and especially good and the other tables had it. She looked startled, went to check on it and came back to say we would have bread fresh from the oven shortly. Our meals arrived and we ate them. Still no bread basket. A table next to us was seated and fresh bread was brought to them right away. When the server returned I made her aware that we never received our bread. She went away with a disguisted look and returned with two styrofoam boxes of bread to go. Not exactly what we expected from such a nice place. The server never apologized for the mixup and was clearly annoyed by my request. Excuse me but isn't it the server's job to ensure their customers have what they need? Or am I expecting too much? The meals were excellent. Unfortunately, the service was not.
(2)
Ryan L.
My fiancee and I went to Luciano's last night. The atmosphere was nice - good ambience, nice dark setup. Everyone we were seated around were dressed business casual (as were we), except for a family of 4 seated next to us who were behaving strangely and dressed in sweatpants. Except for that oddity this is a rather romantic place to go. The service was great - the gentleman who seated us was very nice, and the wait staff (both the person taking our order and the gentleman refilling water) were very prompt, attentive and helpful. I felt like our waiter gave us enough time to oursevles, but was also there when we needed him. Food was good. We started off with the arincini, which were two large fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese and peas. I've heard others say that they had prosciutto in theirs, but it wasn't in ours (and this was a special briefly described orally, so we didn't know what to expect). They were very good - the peas were a nice touch to make it taste a little more fresh in spite of it being fried food! As others have stated the table also gets two kind of bread, a delicious crusty sourdough and a foccacia with a kind of tomato bruschetta on top. Both were excellent. In addition, our meals came with salads. They were standard and we both got the peppercorn dressing. Salads were good, dressing was delicious, but man oh man were they liberal with the pour! My fiancee couldn't get more than a couple bites in before she had to give it up. I would strongly, strongly recommend ordering dressing on the side. For my entree I got the Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigian (translation: veal parm). This was a huge, delicious cut of veal that comes with a side of ziti and sauce. The veal was rather tender and cooked nicely. My fiancee got the Pollo Rossini. She liked hers a lot, although the description on the menu reads that it includes ham, but there was no ham on her meal. She was okay with that because she can be picky about ham (can't be fatty, needs to be thinly cut), but it's worth mentioning. My only criticism is I think the tomato sauce is a little sweet. However, they have plenty of dishes that don't involve their San Marzano tomato sauce, so this won't stop me from coming back. For the record, my fiancee thought the sauce was fine. The topper of the night was when they surprised us with a complimentary piece of tiramisu. When I made my reservation I had indicated it was our reservation if they could do something for us... didn't indicate anything in particular. This was really nice of them and a great way to end the night after the horrible blizzard we all went through. Overall, great atmosphere, wonderful service (especially honoring our anniversary), and very good food. Would recommend and will return. The only thing stopping me from giving it the full 5 stars is the missing ham, the extra dressing on the salad, and that I wasn't crazy about their sauce.
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Mike A.
I went with high expectations, which were absolutely met. Food was better than most of the places I've been in the North End. Service was outstanding. The atmosphere is wonderful. Get there!
(5)
Kathi L.
This is our favorite restaurant, there is not a finer one anywhere. Luciano's is filled with old world charm and of the highest quality ingredients. Every meal here is a class act and you will not walk away hungry or disappointed.
(5)
Matthew C.
I will not belabor the point, since others have expressed much more eloquently that this is a fine restaurant. I have only been here once to meet my son who was traveling through the area and believe me I searched long and hard to find anything anywhere near as good as this before settling on it. I was not disappointed and as has been said in several reviews there isn't much choice anyway. Next time I am in Wrentham you can bet this will be my choice.
(5)
Jennifer B.
This is a great place to go with your significant other for a special occasion or for a surprise night out. They recommend business casual, but they allowed our party of four to wear jeans. Though I love my friends, the atmosphere is more appropriate for couples. My entree was delicious--stuffed chicken. I didn't want the risotto so the waiter recommended it over spinach. It complemented the chicken perfectly. They served 2 types of endless bread to the table: sour dough and a type of bread that tasted like baked pizza without sauce. Both were good, accompanied by oil, and free :) Tiramisu crowned the evening. It was drizzled by chocolate syrup and soaked in rum that awakened the senses without being overpowering. I have 2 criticisms that prevented a 5. Though the waiter was charismatic and knew each dish inside and out, there were times he neglected the group. He'd attend to our table, disappear for a bit, and then make his way over. By the end of the evening, we were very ready to go. Tip:Have your card ready as soon as the check comes. Lastly, the dipping oil had too much of a particular herb in it. I'm not sure what it was. It wasn't terrible, but it was noticeable. Overall, this place was very good. So, if you're in the market for a special night out, you may want to try this place :)
(4)
Lisa M.
Amazingly authentic and delicious Italian fare. There's no need to go to the North End, just come to Luciano's. Had the Shrimp Luciano, Grand Marnier shrimp w/ homemade cappellini in a cream sauce. Blew my mind! Pasta was freshly homemade, shrimp was tender, not overcooked, and so flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount to coat the pasta and wasn't too rich. Loved it so much, we came back the next day and brought family w/ us. Everyone had great meals, cannelloni, veal chop, veal stuffed w/ mozzarella w/ a sage & wine sauce, gnocci... It's a large restaurant w/ traditional decor, but is just enough and doesn't cross to the cheesy side. Our waiter, Robert, was awesome and the owner came around to check on tables, including us. Prices are higher for dinner, but inline w/ North End. The lunch prices are amazingly low, so enjoy it for lunch if you're on a budget. Why go to Chili's when you can get gourmet for the same price?
(5)
Richard S.
I can't say that I have any major complaints but I also am not sure I'd go back. The restaurant is huge, the tables are packed in, and the ambiance is brightly lit and noisy. Definitely no romance or coziness. I ordered a veal dish that, while the sauce had good flavor, had two big chinks of meat that were a bit tough and bland. The portions were large, but the service and the plating had a feel of an assembly line process. Their "live music" in the lounge was one guy with a keyboard. Again, nothing bad, but not my idea of 4 or 5 stars when it comes to a nice dinner out.
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Matthew H.
The atmosphere here is very familial, with a sprawling dining room that spans several very large rooms far into the back of the building. The low ceilings make you feel like you're in a small restaurant until you start shuffling your way to the back. The waitress was probably the most unimpressive part of the experience. She struck me as a townie who just didn't care that much about her job. Not that she was bad or messed anything up, just not what I'd expect at the price point. My appetizer was incredible (Prosciutto wrapped Mozzarella) but the meal was just ok (Pollo Alla Cacciatore). Overall I was satisfied when we left (portions were huge) but when compared with similar priced restaurants in the city I just can't see it as a great value.
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Marietta M.
I celebrated my birthday with my family on Saturday evening. We felt so welcome from the moment we were greeted by the Valet, the Hostess, our Wait Staff ..the Dining Room Manager and then Mr. Luciano..the evening just got better and better. The food is exceptional along with the service. OMG the Bread is the best! I selected a Strawberry Shortcake for my birthday cake..real whipped cream and light as a feather. Delicious! Thank you Mr. Luciano and staff for making my birthday a really special night.
(5)
Snot N.
We have been going to Luciano's for the past five years. The food has always been wonderful. The ambiance of the different rooms goes from romantic to a large room with live music. We have had a few dinners there with 10-12 people and the service has always been above average. When we are in the mood for fine Italian dinning, Luciano's usually trumps the idea of trying someplace new. July 2012 - Down graded from 5 to 4 stars after last visit. Seated by a man who basically looked us up and down then tried to seat us in front of the speaker of the guy who always plays there. Then gave us crap because we wanted to move in virtually empty room. Okay - one time thing, bald guy is a prick. Second our waitress must have missed the pickup because my steak was cold. No longer on the top of my list.
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Matthew B.
Well, judging by the other reviews - some love it; some hate it. Me? I was there for a group business dinner. Extensive menu, and wine list. A good selection of wines in the 30-50$ range. Service was good. I had a stuffed veal chop (lobster/prosciutto/mozzarell). Portions were good size. Preparation was good, but not outstanding. Not a 5-star italian place, but everybody seemed to enjoy their meal. Pricey - not sure i'd pick it on my own dime, but can't say i didn't enjoy the meal.
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K S.
Luciano's is good Italian food, especially for the area. It isn't as good as what you would get if you hoof it to Providence, but it is passable. It is a bit pricey, but I always had excellent service and delicious food. I no longer live in the area, and it isn't good enough that I would go there from Providence, but if you are in the Wrentham area and want a nice Italian meal, it's worth a whirl, though it is a little dressy.
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Paul S.
Can any good thing come out of Wrentham, food wise? Well, It brought me back about a dozen times since this past June. Luciano's is located right on Route 1 in Wrentham. I think someone already termed it as an Oasis in the desert in terms of finding a great Restaurant and I would agree with that statement. Authentic Italian fare here with good portions and great flavor. The pappardelle bolognese($20) rocks as does the "16 ounce all natural, center-cut White Marble Farms premium pork chop grilled and served with apple sauce($25)." Flavors on both of these choices are money! One of my favorites is the Pollo e Salsiccia!- Juicy chicken breast with italian sausage resting in good serving of rich and cheesy fettucini alfredo - awe yea! You will pay North End price but with much better food quality and no charge for parking. The servers are professional and attentive, and our server always remembered what we ordered the past, love that! We enjoy eating in the lounge because that's where "Johnny T" performs each Friday and Saturday. Johnny T has got it going on with his solo performing. He plays 4 to 5 instruments in the course of the evening from his Keyboard to the harmonica to the sax, alto-sax and flute! He brings you the hits of Sinatra,Bennett, Billy Joel and can swing over to Lou Rawls and Stevie Wonder - I mean, this man's gift is amazing. People will get up and dance on the tiny dance floor at the back of the lounge. Johnny will take requests, but you should tip him if you request, because, that's just the right thing to do if you put a demand on someone's gifting. I could write alot more here about Luciano's, but I will keep it short and sweet. Luciano - the owner, will pace around during the evening and say hi to his patrons, and I can see the people appreciate that. Nice place Luciano - Big Pauly is a fan. I highly recommend Luciano's to all who live South of Boston if you are looking for the whole package deal from product quality, professional service and great entertainment. This is a home run dining experience in my book!!
(5)
A. J.
My husband and I went to Luciano's this past week for the first time. The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We did not have a reservation but had no problem walking right in on a Tuesday evening. As far as value, it's not cheap, but for dinner for two, with drinks and dessert, it was under $100. And worth every penny! Like the previous review, our waiter was Kevin and he was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend and will definitely go back soon!
(5)
Jim N.
Had our first visit to Luciano's this week and it was a great experience! Very prompt seating, nicely appointed dining area, attentive service, good food & drink, good coffee....what's not to like? At our table, escargo, salads, several wines, veal, cannelloni, chicken parm & salmon; all were excellent. The sauces were outstanding; the veal was the best I've had in years. Excellent overall experience!
(4)
Joseph D.
Update: This is the best lunch bargain in the area if you can deal with the senior citizen crowd. The entre-sized portions are served for lunch at lunch menu prices. Freshly baked cinnamon roles are thrown in as well.
(4)
Jeff M.
What happened, Lucianos? You used to be so delicious and deserving of your reputation. Now you're food and service are just lame. Before I get to the food, I have to say that our waiter was humorless and truly unimpressive. Every last order and request seemed insurmountable to him...including "can I take a look at the drink menu?" Apparently not - he just wanted to play 20 questions to figure what I wanted to drink rather than just giving me the drink menu. The rest of our questions were met with "Uh, I guess." Things as crazy as "can I get more bread?" Now the food - mind you, me and everyone with me are not food snobs. We all like good food (and have had great food at Lucianos). However: The house salad was more like a Balsamic soup with salad veggies in it. Every sauce was flat, spare, and underwhelming on: -Gamberi e Scallop Alla Luciano -Pollo & Gamberi Alla Tuscano -Cotoletta di Vitello Alla Parmigian -Cotoletta di Pollo Alla Parmigian Dessert-wise, we got Creme Brulee (decent), Molten Lava Cake (solid), and Tiramasu (decent - but covered in a chocolate drizzle that tastes like Hershey's syrup). Luciano's: Whatever you changed, change it back. Are you skimping on ingredients or preparation to save money while still trading on Luciano's reputation? Did we just happen to order the five lamest dishes on the menu? People comparing it to the North End are right - it's exactly like the North End in that it's overpriced and over-rated. Sad when you're paying $40+ a person and yearning for the hearty quality of the Olive Garden.
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Dory M.
My husband took me here for my birthday, referred by his boss who loves this place. I was not disappointed, everything was amazing, the atmosphere, food (portabello napoleans, stuffed lobster, lobster stuffed veal) service, music. Expensive so I would only go on special occasions.
(5)
Damian R.
Are you serious? people consider this Italian food?... I think you need more than an italian name and a couple of italian relatives to call a place "Italian". The place needs a good cleaning and more ventilation so the smell of fish goes away. My food was just ok, I could not really taste my dish since they tossed a whole can of tomato paste on it. The green beans were floating in melted butter. The other dishes were ok. Prices I guess for what you get are really high. I suggest people NOT order anything from the "specials," which are a huge SCAM (I wonder if Mass, have any regulation for these kind of people). 37 dollars for a piece of overcooked swordfish? No, thanks. There are tons of places where you can go for a good quality product and this restaurant certainly is not one of those. If you want to spend over 200 dollars for a regular 4 person lunch, in this place ...NOT WORTH IT.
(2)
Lucy F.
Lucianos, as always, was fantastic this weekend. Every entree, meal and dessert was incredible and I had to stop myself from eating too much! I'm also pretty sure the Patriots were coming in to eat as we were leaving. The only problem with Lucianos is that they know how good they are and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the parking lot isn't big enough so you're forced to valet (it is free, but you have to have cash on hand for tip). My party also didn't arrive together and the hostesses were not too pleased with us because of a name mixup. All was fine once we were seated as our waiter was awesome and the ladies up front joked about the mix-up on our way out.
(4)
Elliott L.
The food at Lucianos is 4 out of 5 stars and sometimes 5 out of 5. Service has always been impeccable.....however......We were a party of 14 and we were there to celebrate a retirement. We had our own room and things got off to a good start. A server poured wine for everyone and we were a happy little group. That was the high point of our experience. After taking our food orders the server came back with our salads about 10 minutes later, 3 salads at a time despite the fact that there were other servers apparently doing nothing since we were virtually the only ones in the restaurant, save for a small christening party in another room. About 20 minutes later the meals started coming out. That whole procedure probably took another 20 minutes and by the time the last meal was served, which was actually to the wife of the retiree, most of us had just about finished eating. Her pasta was served by itself and about 15 minutes later her order was served. To top it off she ordered her sauce on the side. Naturally it was poured on instead which just added to her frustration. Nobody ever came back to pour more wine or water. The wine was on another table and my son did the pouring for the whole table since no server came to do it or ask if anything was needed. The matre d came in and apologized for how the meal was served and offered us free coffee. Wow. Thanks. I hope all groups aren't served the way we were. I truly enjoy Lucianos and will go back but I can't recommend having a group function there. Maybe it was just an off day for the service but it spoiled a very special day for the person who retired.
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John M.
I have had a dozen of so business lunches here over the years, only one time for dinner, so my review is based off of lunch also having just been there this past week. Luciano's is a great restaurant judged solely on the cuisine. It is true authentic Italian dining and you don't have to travel to the north end or pay for parking to enjoy it, which is very nice. The owner is always strolling around asking people how they enjoyed their meal and obviously takes great pride in his establishment. The decor is a little odd with all the sports memorabilia and food, boxed cakes and bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar lining the walls of the main dining room. Luciano's is pretty pricey for lunch, an entree can run you up to 25 dollars and apps are 10-15 dollars. On my recent visit, we started with caprese salad which was very generous with probably 8 or 10 slices of tomato covered with fresh mozzarella. They add raw sliced sweet onion which is different for this dish, but it works nicely. We also had the stuffed mushrooms which were delicious, filled a seafood puree and covered with melted mozzarella and a hollandaise sauce. Sounds odd, but works wonderfully! For entrees both myself and guest had a special of grilled chicken stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella and lobster which was served over risotto. It was delicious except the lobster ended up being a little dry and chewy. The risotto was amazing as it always is on their menu. I deduct one star for the service which always seems terribly slow at Luciano's. If you're going for lunch be prepared to set aside a few hours, things seem to move pretty slow after your seated. Great food, expensive but chock full of flavor and authenticity.
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Punam D.
Came here today. It's a lovely old-school Italian restaurant, surprisingly roomy, and extremely reminiscent of the restaurants you would see in the Godfather films. The staff run a very efficient and busy operation; we were not left waiting, and there is no shortage of people to assist you. Our server was very helpful and had a great sense of humour. As for the food, as soon as we arrived, we had a plate of focaccia and cinnamon rolls placed on the table. They were really very good. We were given the Sunday lunch menu, but were also able to order off the a la carte menu. I was really pleased with this flexibility. As it was lunch, we skipped the starter and I had papardella bolognese, with my companion having the cannelloni bolognese. This was tasty, and the server indulged me with some crushed chilli to make it spicier. The wine was good. The place was packed with an assortment of people; elderly couples who looked like it was their regular haunt, families with three generations seated at the table, and groups of friends. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, and the staff were interacting well, and contributing to the convivial atmosphere. All in all, a good, solid, italian dining experience, and I will definitely revisit.
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Michelle S.
We happened upon Luciano's by accident one day while doing some shopping and decided to give it a try. We figured it was just your basic neighborhood Italian restaurant but when we got there, we became quite nervous as there were Valet Parking signs out, some very nice cars and quite the entrance to get in. Since we'd been shopping all day, we weren't expecting on dining at a super fancy place and simply had jeans, sweatshirts and tennis shoes on. We realized we were really under-dressed for the place but I'd called ahead to see if there was a wait and since there wasn't decided that we'd give it a shot to see if they'd seat us. We were a bit uncomfortable as we were out of place dress wise but we were seated none-the-less. The parking lot is huge and it seemed like we got the last spot so we couldn't imagine that there wasn't a wait but the restaurant itself is enormous. Once we got settled, we flipped several pages of the menu while munching on the home-made bread and foccacia. Everything looked incredible. We started with the beef tenderloin carpaccio as we'd seen the beef dry-aging in the window as we were seated. It was excellent. It wasn't your typical carpaccio topped with balsamic but had a house-made mustard sauce which went well with the tender beef slices. My partner had the Rigatoni Aragosta Carbonara which was rigatoni (tube pasta) with carbonara sauce (cream, peas, mushrooms and smokey ham) and lobster meat. It was incredible. I had the Fusilloni Arrabiata which was fusilli pasta (spirals) in a spicy tomato sauce with shrimp, baby calamari and scallops. I thought that the sauce could've been a tad bit spicier but it was fantastic anyway. If you love, love, love pasta, you HAVE to go to Luciano's. I will be back.
(5)
Neil B.
Last night, I had the best calamari of my life. AND I'M FROM RI!!! Everything was really excellent, including the service and atmosphere. I had the bracciole special, which didn't quite live up to my expectations, but I will definitely be back. Only 20 minutes from Providence.
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Craig L.
I'm embarrassed that after all of these years, I never bothered to write a review on this quality establishment. It was always a given that Luciano's was the safe haven for those in search of quality Italian cuisine. Luciano's is a gem. Just beginning with Signore Canova's history should be enough to draw one in. Look it up. One cannot be anything but impressed. But, let's get beyond history. There is not a restaurant north of Atwells Ave. that dares to come close to the quality Italian cuisine that one will experience here. Luciano's is the ONE RESTAURANT north of Providence that one can rely upon for a quality meal, service, entertainment, etc. Tonight, Sep 22,2012, I had the Fusillone Arrabiatta, while my wife had the Seafood Fra Diavolo. Both dishes were as good as it gets. Our servers, a husband and wife team were excellent; Daniella and Nelsis; I apologize for spelling. We could not have been made feel more welcome. As is customary, Luciano makes certain that he greets each and every table, ensuring that a quality evening will be had by all. After dinner, my wife and I repaired to the lounge, where we engaged quality co-patrons and experienced a wonderful evening. Kudos to Nelsis, Daniella, and support staff for our meal. Additional kudos to Kathy and Rich in the lounge. It is a small wonder that these names that I have mentioned can measure their tenure of years served in double-digits. In our experienced opinion, no one can possibly leave Luciano's feeling that they have been deprived of a quality dining and social experience.
(5)
Michelle C.
Went on a Tuesday night, and although the dining room was pretty empty, our party of 5 was sat directly in front of the server's station... so our background music for the evening was the clanging (is that a word?) of dishes and silverware... whatever, it happens. Bro had an AMAZING lobster ravioli app stuffed with ricotta and asparagus. Entrees were good as well, traditional Italian fare, I had a version of chicken picatta. It has a different name, which I can not remember at this moment... it was pretty much chicken picatta, only the chicken was battered with egg or something... it was very light. Huge also, ended up taking more than half of it home. My family's entrees were also yummy . All of our entrees were served with a mesclun salad, with a delish balsamic dressing. It was thick, and a little sweet. Different, but very good. I usually order creme brulee if I see it on any menu, but I opted for profiteroles filled with Chantilly cream, "dusted" with chocolate. I thought this would be a nice, light dessert. I was wrong... the three profiteroles were smothered in a thick chocolate sauce. Although they were not large in size, the five of us could not finish the order. WAY too rich... Good overall, HUGE menu (pasta, veal, chicken, steaks, seafood, etc....) a little pricey for the area -considering it's RT 1, next to a truck stop- Closed on Mondays...
(3)
Jim H.
Very nice staff, good food, little pricey but not crazy. Excellent quality. Read the menu carefully and ask questions as their options are complex.
(3)
Bethany B.
I have been to Luciano's quite a few times and have never had a bad experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very nice. Definitely highly recommend giving Luciano's a try!!!
(5)
Mike D.
I attended Luciano's on a saturday night. The place was packed, and even though I had a reservation, I did have to wait a while in their rather extended lounge area. The food and service was excellent. One weird thing was that when the waitress was reciting the specials for the night, there were just so many that when she had finished, I didn't remember the first one! There were two things that detracted from my experience there. First was parking. Lot was full, and valet was the only choice left. I opted to park at the shady motel next door. Second, the murals in the restaurant were just plain weird. And third, the restaurant was quite loud. It was hard to have a conversation when you're hearing the person at the table next to you boast about how they have a thousand followers on YouTube! Overall, the place is somewhere I would eat again, although not on a busy night.
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Gina S.
Yummy! My husband and I went this past Saturday night to celebrate an anniversary. We had a great meal! We started with the prosciutto wrapped mozz...YUM! Even the rustic bread and focaccia they brought out in the beginning was super tasty with the olive oil/cheese/herb mixture they pair with it. For our mains I had the Baked stuffed shrimp with a baked potato on the side and he had one of the specials..Beef Braciole...both very good. His was the winner though, super flavorful served with nice homemade pasta on the side. There was enough to take home for lunch the next day. Our entrees also started with a garden salad...the dressing ( italian) was very good..almost sweet tasting. To end our dining experience we went all out and split the chocolate mouse with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for dessert..this was VERY good. Mousse can really go either way, and this was as it should be ..silky, rich and very chocolaty. Overall we had a great experience at Luciano's and will be dining here again for a special occasion :)
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Heidi M.
Ok I am giving this four stars because the food is amazing and the service fantastic. I would have given it five stars - however I got a reservation on a Sat evening at 5.30PM (only time available, as was Valentines day weekend). I was catching up with an old friend and when 7PM rolled around they actually pretty much kicked us out and asked us to go to the lounge as they needed the table. I thought that was very un-classy! They were super nice about it and gave us dessert and might have bought us a round in the lounge (didn't stay and check) but they made the mistake of overbooking tables so they were then rushing us out. I would still go again, and just get a later reservation I guess! My waiter was SO awesome and I still gave him a big tip - wasn't his fault! He felt REALLY bad as well!
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Christine P.
We've been a few times and while I will say I believe the bathrooms and inside are becoming a bit run down, the food still is and always has been, excellent. The Carbonara Arragosta (Lobster) was incredible and seriously delicious. We enjoyed everything we ate that evening and will certainly be back.
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Ryan J.
Trust me, I'm a huge fan of Luciano's, I tell everyone its my favorite. The last two times I've been (Feb. 2012 & April 2012), it has been average to say the least. The host with the glasses is rude and doesn't really care about customer seating requests. This last time I went, I brought my wife for her birthday with 2 other couples that have not been there. Two of us ordered the filet and lobster. Both said the same thing. "Filet looked okay, but we cut into it, was completely dry inside." I'm pretty sure they precook the filets and then just reheat them to "order", because the color was good, but bone dry inside. Lobster casserole was just four ritz crackers crumbled over canned lobster and half a stick of butter. $55 for this? I won't go back for a while. I'd rather go to Davio's or Capital Grille for those prices. Drinks are incredibly expensive too. 6 people=$440 without wine.
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Winnie K.
I haven't been at Luciano's in a long time and let me tell you, the food is still delicious from when I used to go there 9 years ago. I celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary there back in May 08 and had nochantly told the waitress it was our first wedding anniversary (not looking for anything free) but she saw how goofy we were just hactually making it to a year and after dinner she had surprised us with a chocolate cake & ice cream with 2 forks and said it was compliments from her. I was so surprised and happy!! The veal & seafood dishes were out of this world!!
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Gina P.
A great place to go for a special occasion. Luciano takes you to your table, and yes, speaks in his Italian accent, but it's still nice to see an owner care enough about his restaurant and talk to his patrons. He kept calling our server "Susie" instead of "Rosie" which was on her nametag, but other than that, he was great. Rosie was awesome! She gave great suggestions, and knew the menu the way that a good server should. We had the complimentary bread (two different kinds), calamari, salad, and I had a delicious filet with huge tender chunks of lobster meat, asparagas and a delicious combination of sauces. I also had the cream puffs for desert. Everything was amazing! My compliments to the bartender as well! I certainly couldn't afford to go here on a regular basis, but I'll tell you, if I could, I WOULD. The whole evening at Luciano's was superb!
(5)
Keith L.
Best Italian around. Map is wrong by the way. Located on Highway 1 south of Patriots Place just before I-495.
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Chris X.
Luciano's in my opinion is the best Italian restaurant in the burbs. I've eaten at Federal Hill in Providence and the North End in Boston several times. While the food was good there too, it definitely was no better than Luciano's in my opinion. Plus, the parking hassles aren't as bad as those areas. My only knock on Luciano's is I don't find the waiters and waitresses to be the most friendly people in the world. But that's not always the case to be fair. Just depends who you get. The wine list is great and the Carbonara pasta is crazy good. It's pricey, but not as expensive as say the Capital Grille in Providence or Fleming's in Boston.
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Tinkerbell T.
I came in here one night after a long day of shopping at the Wrentham Village Outlets. Perfect end to a perfect day. From the outside, this place looks like they should be in Las Vegas or something. I mean, they had a valet guy and I think I saw a fake palm tree. The inside was huge, but we didn't get to see the whole place because we went straight to the bar. The bartender was super nice, which was good because we were his only customers (big Sox game on that night). We has some delish cheese and crackers and garlic bread, evoo and tomato that they just GIVE to you. So yummy! I got the Pasta e Fagioli; it was OK. My mom got the wedge salad, which was soooo good. Dressing was perfect. Wish I got that... For our entree, we split the Chilean sea bass special. The portions were huge even after they split the dish onto two plates. The fish itself was amazing, just lightly pan seared and the vegetables julienne were light, crispy and paired well with the garlic ginger sauce. However, the "risotto" was not risotto and I was hugely disappointed. Just some Uncle Ben's Rice probably. The red wine recommended by the bartender was great. If it hadn't been for the risotto being all effed up, I would totally have given this place 5 stars. I will def come back next time I'm in town, I just won't order the risotto. I ain't no sucka.
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T M.
Best Italian food around. Just like being in the North End. We had a hard time deciding between steak (Delmonico with 12 years aged balsamic) and Italian. The waiter was great and actually brought out the steak. He explained that the cuts that night weren't the best he's seen so he suggested going the other route. We started with a couple of espresso martinis at the bar. Quality was average and they were smaller than normal, but still ok. Got seated and had some wine (very good) and the Melanzana Ripiene (eggplant pan-fried and rolled with Italian ham and ricotta baked with San Marzano sauce). As good as it gets. After a very good salad we went with the Chicken Bococcini (per the waiter's recommendation) and the Chicken Carciofi. Both were fantastic. No room for desert and plenty of leftovers. All in all, outside of the city this is the best Italian food you'll find anywhere. Easily accessible as it's right on Route 1 close to 495 and 95.
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Scott S.
Enjoyed a Tuesday night, without the crowds, and just settled in for a relaxing meal and was not disappointed. Seated in a quiet section, we savored the calamari app, and the fresh warm breads. I've avoided veal for 20 years but just had to pull the trigger here and, although I felt a bit guilty, the flavors and textures were worth the wait. The service was relaxed but not evasive. The prices are reasonable and you get a sense of the family owned pride of ownership. Go ahead, put your fancy pants on and treat your out of town guests to a superb meal without the pretenses of some of the Federal Hill 'bistros'. Its worth the drive up Rt. 1. And go ahead and valet park the Prius- Sitting in a big red banquette, you can squint and kinda envision the Rat Pack livin' it up across the dining room.
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Mrs. Debbie D.
My husband and I went to Luciano's Restaurant on Valentine's Day 2010 The food was incredible, the service was incredible. Amazing, so clean, beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Eric G.
We knew what this place was about before we even sat down. Lots of show, little substance. There are a few clues that shatter the image of "Fine Italian Cuisine" - The photos of sports figures and other minor celebrities on the wall. And there's a photo of somebody's kid at Disneyworld. WTF? Does this tell you, OH BOY you're in for a delicious dinner? - The place seats at least 200 people. How much attention do you think your food is getting? - Check out the cars in the parking lot. Shiny Oldsmoblies, Buicks, Caddys, Chryslers. Have you ever seen those cars in the parking lot of a good restaurant? Nope. - SMARMY owner. He's creepy. Gives you the whole regal act, the attitude, the up-sell sales pitch for specials. He embodies everything about the place. There is no shortage of good Italian restaurants that don't need to boast. These guys have the "Royal Stick of Pride" shoved way, WAY, up their ass. The food and wine are satisfactory. 3 stars, but everything else drags it down. Did I mention the bar sucks?
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Margarita F.
I live near by and ate at this restaurant more then once. The food is great if you like Italian kitchen all together. I was surprised myself that there is no smell of good food when you walk into the restaurant. I like places where you walk in and can smell good food cooking and being served. Makes me want to stay and order - this is definitely not the case here. It is very nice local place though. Not because there aren't any other places to go around here, but because if you are local and come there more then once they remember you and recognize as their regular customer - I like this personal attention touch. The bar was good in my opinion, but I only asked for martinis and they were made perfect. Everything I tried there was delicious. Their desserts are very good. The place is full even on weekdays. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Kevin D.
I am a big fan of Luciano's. Ask to sit at one of Marty's tables.
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Cheryl R.
We went there for our anniversary. The music was playing on the other side of the wall and it was grating for both of us, so we asked to be moved and there was a flurry of wait staff and mgrs who moved us; that part was good and a big difference. Our first waiter was telling us what was on the menu that wasn't listed and suddenly he was called away by his boss; he must have stayed too long at our table to explain the menu or something. it was strange. The worst part was the FOOD. I ordered a salmon dish and it was plain as could be, tasteless. This was our 2nd time there and this will be the last for a special occasion. we enjoyed the 1st time and were given gratis appetizers ,etc because they knew it was our anniversary, but economy hurts there too and this time they did wish us a H. A. but no gratis anything, just cold bread and tasteless food. maybe just a bad night?
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Mike S. ..
Eric, You took the words right out of my mouth. The place stinks just like it's owner!
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jeff b.
We went to Lucianos' fro my sister's birthday. The food was just OK, in-fact mine was served cold and had to go back, my sister's had to remade as well. The server was not attentive. The ambiance is nice and they comped dessert and coffee because of our poor meal experience, so at least they tried. Not really worth the money.. Sorry, but I won't go back.
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Aunt J.
excellent service. delicious italian food. over the top opulent atmosphere. i wish i lived closer, i'd go as often as i could.
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Ryan H.
Your paying for the atmosphere when you go to Luciano's. If you want a great steak, go to Providence to Flemings or Capital Grille. If you want great Italiano go to Mezzaterano or Sienna. If you want an elegant evening out in Wrentham go to Luciano's. Sure you'll overpay and you could do better at Skipjacks, Davios, or 28 a few miles north at Patriot place, but if you don't want to leave Wrentham, this is the best you're gonna get.
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David T.
I love the place, always a great meal. One of my favorites..
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Stellina M.
Fancy, big Italian restaurant in wrentham, very well worth a ride there or after a game at Gillet Stadium. Service is impeccable and the owner is usually there to greet you like in the most respectable restaurants in Italy. The food is really good, expect great pastas and risottos. Also very good wine list. I strongly suggest you make a reservation, expecially on week ends.
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Dory M.
My husband took me here for my birthday, referred by his boss who loves this place. I was not disappointed, everything was amazing, the atmosphere, food (portabello napoleans, stuffed lobster, lobster stuffed veal) service, music. Expensive so I would only go on special occasions.
(5)
Damian R.
Are you serious? people consider this Italian food?... I think you need more than an italian name and a couple of italian relatives to call a place "Italian". The place needs a good cleaning and more ventilation so the smell of fish goes away. My food was just ok, I could not really taste my dish since they tossed a whole can of tomato paste on it. The green beans were floating in melted butter. The other dishes were ok. Prices I guess for what you get are really high. I suggest people NOT order anything from the "specials," which are a huge SCAM (I wonder if Mass, have any regulation for these kind of people). 37 dollars for a piece of overcooked swordfish? No, thanks. There are tons of places where you can go for a good quality product and this restaurant certainly is not one of those. If you want to spend over 200 dollars for a regular 4 person lunch, in this place ...NOT WORTH IT.
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Elliott L.
The food at Lucianos is 4 out of 5 stars and sometimes 5 out of 5. Service has always been impeccable.....however......We were a party of 14 and we were there to celebrate a retirement. We had our own room and things got off to a good start. A server poured wine for everyone and we were a happy little group. That was the high point of our experience. After taking our food orders the server came back with our salads about 10 minutes later, 3 salads at a time despite the fact that there were other servers apparently doing nothing since we were virtually the only ones in the restaurant, save for a small christening party in another room. About 20 minutes later the meals started coming out. That whole procedure probably took another 20 minutes and by the time the last meal was served, which was actually to the wife of the retiree, most of us had just about finished eating. Her pasta was served by itself and about 15 minutes later her order was served. To top it off she ordered her sauce on the side. Naturally it was poured on instead which just added to her frustration. Nobody ever came back to pour more wine or water. The wine was on another table and my son did the pouring for the whole table since no server came to do it or ask if anything was needed. The matre d came in and apologized for how the meal was served and offered us free coffee. Wow. Thanks. I hope all groups aren't served the way we were. I truly enjoy Lucianos and will go back but I can't recommend having a group function there. Maybe it was just an off day for the service but it spoiled a very special day for the person who retired.
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Jim N.
Had our first visit to Luciano's this week and it was a great experience! Very prompt seating, nicely appointed dining area, attentive service, good food & drink, good coffee....what's not to like? At our table, escargo, salads, several wines, veal, cannelloni, chicken parm & salmon; all were excellent. The sauces were outstanding; the veal was the best I've had in years. Excellent overall experience!
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Joseph D.
Update: This is the best lunch bargain in the area if you can deal with the senior citizen crowd. The entre-sized portions are served for lunch at lunch menu prices. Freshly baked cinnamon roles are thrown in as well.
(4)
John M.
I have had a dozen of so business lunches here over the years, only one time for dinner, so my review is based off of lunch also having just been there this past week. Luciano's is a great restaurant judged solely on the cuisine. It is true authentic Italian dining and you don't have to travel to the north end or pay for parking to enjoy it, which is very nice. The owner is always strolling around asking people how they enjoyed their meal and obviously takes great pride in his establishment. The decor is a little odd with all the sports memorabilia and food, boxed cakes and bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar lining the walls of the main dining room. Luciano's is pretty pricey for lunch, an entree can run you up to 25 dollars and apps are 10-15 dollars. On my recent visit, we started with caprese salad which was very generous with probably 8 or 10 slices of tomato covered with fresh mozzarella. They add raw sliced sweet onion which is different for this dish, but it works nicely. We also had the stuffed mushrooms which were delicious, filled a seafood puree and covered with melted mozzarella and a hollandaise sauce. Sounds odd, but works wonderfully! For entrees both myself and guest had a special of grilled chicken stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella and lobster which was served over risotto. It was delicious except the lobster ended up being a little dry and chewy. The risotto was amazing as it always is on their menu. I deduct one star for the service which always seems terribly slow at Luciano's. If you're going for lunch be prepared to set aside a few hours, things seem to move pretty slow after your seated. Great food, expensive but chock full of flavor and authenticity.
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Punam D.
Came here today. It's a lovely old-school Italian restaurant, surprisingly roomy, and extremely reminiscent of the restaurants you would see in the Godfather films. The staff run a very efficient and busy operation; we were not left waiting, and there is no shortage of people to assist you. Our server was very helpful and had a great sense of humour. As for the food, as soon as we arrived, we had a plate of focaccia and cinnamon rolls placed on the table. They were really very good. We were given the Sunday lunch menu, but were also able to order off the a la carte menu. I was really pleased with this flexibility. As it was lunch, we skipped the starter and I had papardella bolognese, with my companion having the cannelloni bolognese. This was tasty, and the server indulged me with some crushed chilli to make it spicier. The wine was good. The place was packed with an assortment of people; elderly couples who looked like it was their regular haunt, families with three generations seated at the table, and groups of friends. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, and the staff were interacting well, and contributing to the convivial atmosphere. All in all, a good, solid, italian dining experience, and I will definitely revisit.
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Lucy F.
Lucianos, as always, was fantastic this weekend. Every entree, meal and dessert was incredible and I had to stop myself from eating too much! I'm also pretty sure the Patriots were coming in to eat as we were leaving. The only problem with Lucianos is that they know how good they are and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the parking lot isn't big enough so you're forced to valet (it is free, but you have to have cash on hand for tip). My party also didn't arrive together and the hostesses were not too pleased with us because of a name mixup. All was fine once we were seated as our waiter was awesome and the ladies up front joked about the mix-up on our way out.
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Michelle S.
We happened upon Luciano's by accident one day while doing some shopping and decided to give it a try. We figured it was just your basic neighborhood Italian restaurant but when we got there, we became quite nervous as there were Valet Parking signs out, some very nice cars and quite the entrance to get in. Since we'd been shopping all day, we weren't expecting on dining at a super fancy place and simply had jeans, sweatshirts and tennis shoes on. We realized we were really under-dressed for the place but I'd called ahead to see if there was a wait and since there wasn't decided that we'd give it a shot to see if they'd seat us. We were a bit uncomfortable as we were out of place dress wise but we were seated none-the-less. The parking lot is huge and it seemed like we got the last spot so we couldn't imagine that there wasn't a wait but the restaurant itself is enormous. Once we got settled, we flipped several pages of the menu while munching on the home-made bread and foccacia. Everything looked incredible. We started with the beef tenderloin carpaccio as we'd seen the beef dry-aging in the window as we were seated. It was excellent. It wasn't your typical carpaccio topped with balsamic but had a house-made mustard sauce which went well with the tender beef slices. My partner had the Rigatoni Aragosta Carbonara which was rigatoni (tube pasta) with carbonara sauce (cream, peas, mushrooms and smokey ham) and lobster meat. It was incredible. I had the Fusilloni Arrabiata which was fusilli pasta (spirals) in a spicy tomato sauce with shrimp, baby calamari and scallops. I thought that the sauce could've been a tad bit spicier but it was fantastic anyway. If you love, love, love pasta, you HAVE to go to Luciano's. I will be back.
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Neil B.
Last night, I had the best calamari of my life. AND I'M FROM RI!!! Everything was really excellent, including the service and atmosphere. I had the bracciole special, which didn't quite live up to my expectations, but I will definitely be back. Only 20 minutes from Providence.
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Craig L.
I'm embarrassed that after all of these years, I never bothered to write a review on this quality establishment. It was always a given that Luciano's was the safe haven for those in search of quality Italian cuisine. Luciano's is a gem. Just beginning with Signore Canova's history should be enough to draw one in. Look it up. One cannot be anything but impressed. But, let's get beyond history. There is not a restaurant north of Atwells Ave. that dares to come close to the quality Italian cuisine that one will experience here. Luciano's is the ONE RESTAURANT north of Providence that one can rely upon for a quality meal, service, entertainment, etc. Tonight, Sep 22,2012, I had the Fusillone Arrabiatta, while my wife had the Seafood Fra Diavolo. Both dishes were as good as it gets. Our servers, a husband and wife team were excellent; Daniella and Nelsis; I apologize for spelling. We could not have been made feel more welcome. As is customary, Luciano makes certain that he greets each and every table, ensuring that a quality evening will be had by all. After dinner, my wife and I repaired to the lounge, where we engaged quality co-patrons and experienced a wonderful evening. Kudos to Nelsis, Daniella, and support staff for our meal. Additional kudos to Kathy and Rich in the lounge. It is a small wonder that these names that I have mentioned can measure their tenure of years served in double-digits. In our experienced opinion, no one can possibly leave Luciano's feeling that they have been deprived of a quality dining and social experience.
(5)
Michelle C.
Went on a Tuesday night, and although the dining room was pretty empty, our party of 5 was sat directly in front of the server's station... so our background music for the evening was the clanging (is that a word?) of dishes and silverware... whatever, it happens. Bro had an AMAZING lobster ravioli app stuffed with ricotta and asparagus. Entrees were good as well, traditional Italian fare, I had a version of chicken picatta. It has a different name, which I can not remember at this moment... it was pretty much chicken picatta, only the chicken was battered with egg or something... it was very light. Huge also, ended up taking more than half of it home. My family's entrees were also yummy . All of our entrees were served with a mesclun salad, with a delish balsamic dressing. It was thick, and a little sweet. Different, but very good. I usually order creme brulee if I see it on any menu, but I opted for profiteroles filled with Chantilly cream, "dusted" with chocolate. I thought this would be a nice, light dessert. I was wrong... the three profiteroles were smothered in a thick chocolate sauce. Although they were not large in size, the five of us could not finish the order. WAY too rich... Good overall, HUGE menu (pasta, veal, chicken, steaks, seafood, etc....) a little pricey for the area -considering it's RT 1, next to a truck stop- Closed on Mondays...
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Jim H.
Very nice staff, good food, little pricey but not crazy. Excellent quality. Read the menu carefully and ask questions as their options are complex.
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Bethany B.
I have been to Luciano's quite a few times and have never had a bad experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very nice. Definitely highly recommend giving Luciano's a try!!!
(5)
Mike D.
I attended Luciano's on a saturday night. The place was packed, and even though I had a reservation, I did have to wait a while in their rather extended lounge area. The food and service was excellent. One weird thing was that when the waitress was reciting the specials for the night, there were just so many that when she had finished, I didn't remember the first one! There were two things that detracted from my experience there. First was parking. Lot was full, and valet was the only choice left. I opted to park at the shady motel next door. Second, the murals in the restaurant were just plain weird. And third, the restaurant was quite loud. It was hard to have a conversation when you're hearing the person at the table next to you boast about how they have a thousand followers on YouTube! Overall, the place is somewhere I would eat again, although not on a busy night.
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Mrs. Debbie D.
My husband and I went to Luciano's Restaurant on Valentine's Day 2010 The food was incredible, the service was incredible. Amazing, so clean, beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Gina S.
Yummy! My husband and I went this past Saturday night to celebrate an anniversary. We had a great meal! We started with the prosciutto wrapped mozz...YUM! Even the rustic bread and focaccia they brought out in the beginning was super tasty with the olive oil/cheese/herb mixture they pair with it. For our mains I had the Baked stuffed shrimp with a baked potato on the side and he had one of the specials..Beef Braciole...both very good. His was the winner though, super flavorful served with nice homemade pasta on the side. There was enough to take home for lunch the next day. Our entrees also started with a garden salad...the dressing ( italian) was very good..almost sweet tasting. To end our dining experience we went all out and split the chocolate mouse with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for dessert..this was VERY good. Mousse can really go either way, and this was as it should be ..silky, rich and very chocolaty. Overall we had a great experience at Luciano's and will be dining here again for a special occasion :)
(4)
Heidi M.
Ok I am giving this four stars because the food is amazing and the service fantastic. I would have given it five stars - however I got a reservation on a Sat evening at 5.30PM (only time available, as was Valentines day weekend). I was catching up with an old friend and when 7PM rolled around they actually pretty much kicked us out and asked us to go to the lounge as they needed the table. I thought that was very un-classy! They were super nice about it and gave us dessert and might have bought us a round in the lounge (didn't stay and check) but they made the mistake of overbooking tables so they were then rushing us out. I would still go again, and just get a later reservation I guess! My waiter was SO awesome and I still gave him a big tip - wasn't his fault! He felt REALLY bad as well!
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Christine P.
We've been a few times and while I will say I believe the bathrooms and inside are becoming a bit run down, the food still is and always has been, excellent. The Carbonara Arragosta (Lobster) was incredible and seriously delicious. We enjoyed everything we ate that evening and will certainly be back.
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Matthew B.
Well, judging by the other reviews - some love it; some hate it. Me? I was there for a group business dinner. Extensive menu, and wine list. A good selection of wines in the 30-50$ range. Service was good. I had a stuffed veal chop (lobster/prosciutto/mozzarell). Portions were good size. Preparation was good, but not outstanding. Not a 5-star italian place, but everybody seemed to enjoy their meal. Pricey - not sure i'd pick it on my own dime, but can't say i didn't enjoy the meal.
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K S.
Luciano's is good Italian food, especially for the area. It isn't as good as what you would get if you hoof it to Providence, but it is passable. It is a bit pricey, but I always had excellent service and delicious food. I no longer live in the area, and it isn't good enough that I would go there from Providence, but if you are in the Wrentham area and want a nice Italian meal, it's worth a whirl, though it is a little dressy.
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Ryan J.
Trust me, I'm a huge fan of Luciano's, I tell everyone its my favorite. The last two times I've been (Feb. 2012 & April 2012), it has been average to say the least. The host with the glasses is rude and doesn't really care about customer seating requests. This last time I went, I brought my wife for her birthday with 2 other couples that have not been there. Two of us ordered the filet and lobster. Both said the same thing. "Filet looked okay, but we cut into it, was completely dry inside." I'm pretty sure they precook the filets and then just reheat them to "order", because the color was good, but bone dry inside. Lobster casserole was just four ritz crackers crumbled over canned lobster and half a stick of butter. $55 for this? I won't go back for a while. I'd rather go to Davio's or Capital Grille for those prices. Drinks are incredibly expensive too. 6 people=$440 without wine.
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Winnie K.
I haven't been at Luciano's in a long time and let me tell you, the food is still delicious from when I used to go there 9 years ago. I celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary there back in May 08 and had nochantly told the waitress it was our first wedding anniversary (not looking for anything free) but she saw how goofy we were just hactually making it to a year and after dinner she had surprised us with a chocolate cake & ice cream with 2 forks and said it was compliments from her. I was so surprised and happy!! The veal & seafood dishes were out of this world!!
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Gina P.
A great place to go for a special occasion. Luciano takes you to your table, and yes, speaks in his Italian accent, but it's still nice to see an owner care enough about his restaurant and talk to his patrons. He kept calling our server "Susie" instead of "Rosie" which was on her nametag, but other than that, he was great. Rosie was awesome! She gave great suggestions, and knew the menu the way that a good server should. We had the complimentary bread (two different kinds), calamari, salad, and I had a delicious filet with huge tender chunks of lobster meat, asparagas and a delicious combination of sauces. I also had the cream puffs for desert. Everything was amazing! My compliments to the bartender as well! I certainly couldn't afford to go here on a regular basis, but I'll tell you, if I could, I WOULD. The whole evening at Luciano's was superb!
(5)
Keith L.
Best Italian around. Map is wrong by the way. Located on Highway 1 south of Patriots Place just before I-495.
(5)
Chris X.
Luciano's in my opinion is the best Italian restaurant in the burbs. I've eaten at Federal Hill in Providence and the North End in Boston several times. While the food was good there too, it definitely was no better than Luciano's in my opinion. Plus, the parking hassles aren't as bad as those areas. My only knock on Luciano's is I don't find the waiters and waitresses to be the most friendly people in the world. But that's not always the case to be fair. Just depends who you get. The wine list is great and the Carbonara pasta is crazy good. It's pricey, but not as expensive as say the Capital Grille in Providence or Fleming's in Boston.
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Tinkerbell T.
I came in here one night after a long day of shopping at the Wrentham Village Outlets. Perfect end to a perfect day. From the outside, this place looks like they should be in Las Vegas or something. I mean, they had a valet guy and I think I saw a fake palm tree. The inside was huge, but we didn't get to see the whole place because we went straight to the bar. The bartender was super nice, which was good because we were his only customers (big Sox game on that night). We has some delish cheese and crackers and garlic bread, evoo and tomato that they just GIVE to you. So yummy! I got the Pasta e Fagioli; it was OK. My mom got the wedge salad, which was soooo good. Dressing was perfect. Wish I got that... For our entree, we split the Chilean sea bass special. The portions were huge even after they split the dish onto two plates. The fish itself was amazing, just lightly pan seared and the vegetables julienne were light, crispy and paired well with the garlic ginger sauce. However, the "risotto" was not risotto and I was hugely disappointed. Just some Uncle Ben's Rice probably. The red wine recommended by the bartender was great. If it hadn't been for the risotto being all effed up, I would totally have given this place 5 stars. I will def come back next time I'm in town, I just won't order the risotto. I ain't no sucka.
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T M.
Best Italian food around. Just like being in the North End. We had a hard time deciding between steak (Delmonico with 12 years aged balsamic) and Italian. The waiter was great and actually brought out the steak. He explained that the cuts that night weren't the best he's seen so he suggested going the other route. We started with a couple of espresso martinis at the bar. Quality was average and they were smaller than normal, but still ok. Got seated and had some wine (very good) and the Melanzana Ripiene (eggplant pan-fried and rolled with Italian ham and ricotta baked with San Marzano sauce). As good as it gets. After a very good salad we went with the Chicken Bococcini (per the waiter's recommendation) and the Chicken Carciofi. Both were fantastic. No room for desert and plenty of leftovers. All in all, outside of the city this is the best Italian food you'll find anywhere. Easily accessible as it's right on Route 1 close to 495 and 95.
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Scott S.
Enjoyed a Tuesday night, without the crowds, and just settled in for a relaxing meal and was not disappointed. Seated in a quiet section, we savored the calamari app, and the fresh warm breads. I've avoided veal for 20 years but just had to pull the trigger here and, although I felt a bit guilty, the flavors and textures were worth the wait. The service was relaxed but not evasive. The prices are reasonable and you get a sense of the family owned pride of ownership. Go ahead, put your fancy pants on and treat your out of town guests to a superb meal without the pretenses of some of the Federal Hill 'bistros'. Its worth the drive up Rt. 1. And go ahead and valet park the Prius- Sitting in a big red banquette, you can squint and kinda envision the Rat Pack livin' it up across the dining room.
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Eric G.
We knew what this place was about before we even sat down. Lots of show, little substance. There are a few clues that shatter the image of "Fine Italian Cuisine" - The photos of sports figures and other minor celebrities on the wall. And there's a photo of somebody's kid at Disneyworld. WTF? Does this tell you, OH BOY you're in for a delicious dinner? - The place seats at least 200 people. How much attention do you think your food is getting? - Check out the cars in the parking lot. Shiny Oldsmoblies, Buicks, Caddys, Chryslers. Have you ever seen those cars in the parking lot of a good restaurant? Nope. - SMARMY owner. He's creepy. Gives you the whole regal act, the attitude, the up-sell sales pitch for specials. He embodies everything about the place. There is no shortage of good Italian restaurants that don't need to boast. These guys have the "Royal Stick of Pride" shoved way, WAY, up their ass. The food and wine are satisfactory. 3 stars, but everything else drags it down. Did I mention the bar sucks?
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Margarita F.
I live near by and ate at this restaurant more then once. The food is great if you like Italian kitchen all together. I was surprised myself that there is no smell of good food when you walk into the restaurant. I like places where you walk in and can smell good food cooking and being served. Makes me want to stay and order - this is definitely not the case here. It is very nice local place though. Not because there aren't any other places to go around here, but because if you are local and come there more then once they remember you and recognize as their regular customer - I like this personal attention touch. The bar was good in my opinion, but I only asked for martinis and they were made perfect. Everything I tried there was delicious. Their desserts are very good. The place is full even on weekdays. I highly recommend it.
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Kevin D.
I am a big fan of Luciano's. Ask to sit at one of Marty's tables.
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Cheryl R.
We went there for our anniversary. The music was playing on the other side of the wall and it was grating for both of us, so we asked to be moved and there was a flurry of wait staff and mgrs who moved us; that part was good and a big difference. Our first waiter was telling us what was on the menu that wasn't listed and suddenly he was called away by his boss; he must have stayed too long at our table to explain the menu or something. it was strange. The worst part was the FOOD. I ordered a salmon dish and it was plain as could be, tasteless. This was our 2nd time there and this will be the last for a special occasion. we enjoyed the 1st time and were given gratis appetizers ,etc because they knew it was our anniversary, but economy hurts there too and this time they did wish us a H. A. but no gratis anything, just cold bread and tasteless food. maybe just a bad night?
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Mike S. ..
Eric, You took the words right out of my mouth. The place stinks just like it's owner!
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jeff b.
We went to Lucianos' fro my sister's birthday. The food was just OK, in-fact mine was served cold and had to go back, my sister's had to remade as well. The server was not attentive. The ambiance is nice and they comped dessert and coffee because of our poor meal experience, so at least they tried. Not really worth the money.. Sorry, but I won't go back.
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Aunt J.
excellent service. delicious italian food. over the top opulent atmosphere. i wish i lived closer, i'd go as often as i could.
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Ryan H.
Your paying for the atmosphere when you go to Luciano's. If you want a great steak, go to Providence to Flemings or Capital Grille. If you want great Italiano go to Mezzaterano or Sienna. If you want an elegant evening out in Wrentham go to Luciano's. Sure you'll overpay and you could do better at Skipjacks, Davios, or 28 a few miles north at Patriot place, but if you don't want to leave Wrentham, this is the best you're gonna get.
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David T.
I love the place, always a great meal. One of my favorites..
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Stellina M.
Fancy, big Italian restaurant in wrentham, very well worth a ride there or after a game at Gillet Stadium. Service is impeccable and the owner is usually there to greet you like in the most respectable restaurants in Italy. The food is really good, expect great pastas and risottos. Also very good wine list. I strongly suggest you make a reservation, expecially on week ends.
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Michael S.
had the steak delmonico and it was pretty tasty. Good service. Place seemed to be full of white haired regulars... i heard my waiter calling out to them all by their first names. There is no beer on tap here which sucks but they had St. Pauli dark in the bottle which is good. Also, only one toilet and no urinal in the mens room i used ..i had to wait for a guy to finish taking an italian food dump before i could pee.
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Kayla S.
Great food, great price, great ambiance! Restaurant is very classy, but not overly chi-chi, so it's perfect for a casual lunch.
(5)
Heather K.
I go out to eat a lot! This restaurant was unbelievable! Customer service was unlike anything I've ever experienced! Amazing! Absolutely loved it!
(5)
Paul R.
I think one of the hidden jewels at Luciano's is their great lunch specials. I like to take my teenagers out to eat at nicer restaurants, but dinner time is hard with all of their activities ( and can break the bank ! ). We had a lazy Saturday - so we dressed up a bit and went for lunch. The lunch specials run between 10 and 12 and were huge and delicious, We started with the focaccia bread ( very good ) and the cinnamon rolls ( good - but odd ). We all had house salads to start, the house italian dressing is very good. We ordered the cannelonni bolognese - I htough it a bit odd that the filling was just ground meat, no cheese, sau
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Paul W.
Always a good bet. Food well done, high quality great friendly service and for the few times I've been there - they remember you! I have seen at least 50 meals go out to my tables at different times - never a complaint! I'd say "Try anything that interest you" You won't be disappointed. Even though it is pricey you will probably take half home. Great Steaks and Seafood.
(4)
Alan V.
Everything we had was very tasty. Service was perfect. Very classy atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.
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Michael W.
For Classic Italian food you won't find a better meal between Boston and Providence. We had a family birthday party here with13 guests and the food was outstanding. Our servers were just perfect and the place was immaculate and tastefully appointed. The penne alla vodka was a large portion of great pasta. The steaks were great and the veal dishes our group had were perfectly prepared!!! Outstanding restaurant!
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Suzanne T.
I went here with my father and daughter. The food was absolutely amazing. The service is great and the waiter we had was very attentive. I had chicken fettucini Alfredo and a salad. Both were just top notch. My daughter had steak and French fries. Steak was cooked exactly how she wanted it and the fries were cooked well. Split tiramisu with my dad for dessert and it was probably the best I've ever had. I can't wait to go back here!
(5)
philbert p.
Might be the best restaurant south of Norwood on Route 1. Competitors are Tavolino and Skipjack's at Patriot Place. Food is what I call "Frank Sinatra Italian".... lots of red sauce, spectacular, huge meatballs, crusty and crunchy outside, tender and juicy inside, with thick tomato/garlic puree.... veal specials with lobster sauce, fat T-bone chops that Don Draper would be proud of, white clams over linguine, that kind of thing. Absolute artistry when it comes to pounding meat flat, rolling it into tubes with vegetables and cheese, then serving it in pastry-like slices. Is this "authentic Italian", in the sense of what you'd get at a genuine enoteca in southern Italy? Definitely not. Is it delicious? absolutely. The service can be a bit uneven at times, but brusqueness/rudeness is more common than incompetence, which I am personally okay with. If the server knows the menu, the orders are accurate, and drinks are re-filled promptly, that matters a lot more to me than whether I am called "sir" and given a big smile.
(5)
Liisa H.
One of our favorite places to go. The food is authentic Italian with incredible steaks and prime rib. The service is always amazing and Craig, our waiter was especially knowledgable, attentive and memorable during our last visit. We had a wonderful lunch after completing the Pan Mass Challenge.
(5)
Kalimah N.
I had my daughter's sweet 16 dinner here and was very pleased how everything turned out. You have very little interaction with the function manager; she will basically ask what you want logistics wise and take it from there which seems a bit on the controlling side which the person who recommended the place also said she felt when she dealt with her as she had hosted a baby shower here. I did convey the little details that mattered to her. I understand she probably has done this a long time but people do want to be heard )or at least feel they are being heard or have some say) when they are planning a function. We had a group of about 30 and everyone enjoyed their selves; we could not believe how large the children's chicken finger plates were. I would choose this place again for a special event/small function.
(5)
Jeff A.
Where's the bread? We went to Luciano's to celebrate my wife's birthday on 12/11. We had 12:00 lunch reservations for four and were greeted and seated promptly. Luciano's is our favorite occasion restaurant. The usual lunch menu was replaced with the "Holiday Lunch" menu. In other words, half the selections at twice the price. After all, it is a business. We ordered our drinks and our starters. When the server came to take our meal order, I mentioned that we had not received our bread basket. The bread is homemade and especially good and the other tables had it. She looked startled, went to check on it and came back to say we would have bread fresh from the oven shortly. Our meals arrived and we ate them. Still no bread basket. A table next to us was seated and fresh bread was brought to them right away. When the server returned I made her aware that we never received our bread. She went away with a disguisted look and returned with two styrofoam boxes of bread to go. Not exactly what we expected from such a nice place. The server never apologized for the mixup and was clearly annoyed by my request. Excuse me but isn't it the server's job to ensure their customers have what they need? Or am I expecting too much? The meals were excellent. Unfortunately, the service was not.
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Ryan L.
My fiancee and I went to Luciano's last night. The atmosphere was nice - good ambience, nice dark setup. Everyone we were seated around were dressed business casual (as were we), except for a family of 4 seated next to us who were behaving strangely and dressed in sweatpants. Except for that oddity this is a rather romantic place to go. The service was great - the gentleman who seated us was very nice, and the wait staff (both the person taking our order and the gentleman refilling water) were very prompt, attentive and helpful. I felt like our waiter gave us enough time to oursevles, but was also there when we needed him. Food was good. We started off with the arincini, which were two large fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese and peas. I've heard others say that they had prosciutto in theirs, but it wasn't in ours (and this was a special briefly described orally, so we didn't know what to expect). They were very good - the peas were a nice touch to make it taste a little more fresh in spite of it being fried food! As others have stated the table also gets two kind of bread, a delicious crusty sourdough and a foccacia with a kind of tomato bruschetta on top. Both were excellent. In addition, our meals came with salads. They were standard and we both got the peppercorn dressing. Salads were good, dressing was delicious, but man oh man were they liberal with the pour! My fiancee couldn't get more than a couple bites in before she had to give it up. I would strongly, strongly recommend ordering dressing on the side. For my entree I got the Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigian (translation: veal parm). This was a huge, delicious cut of veal that comes with a side of ziti and sauce. The veal was rather tender and cooked nicely. My fiancee got the Pollo Rossini. She liked hers a lot, although the description on the menu reads that it includes ham, but there was no ham on her meal. She was okay with that because she can be picky about ham (can't be fatty, needs to be thinly cut), but it's worth mentioning. My only criticism is I think the tomato sauce is a little sweet. However, they have plenty of dishes that don't involve their San Marzano tomato sauce, so this won't stop me from coming back. For the record, my fiancee thought the sauce was fine. The topper of the night was when they surprised us with a complimentary piece of tiramisu. When I made my reservation I had indicated it was our reservation if they could do something for us... didn't indicate anything in particular. This was really nice of them and a great way to end the night after the horrible blizzard we all went through. Overall, great atmosphere, wonderful service (especially honoring our anniversary), and very good food. Would recommend and will return. The only thing stopping me from giving it the full 5 stars is the missing ham, the extra dressing on the salad, and that I wasn't crazy about their sauce.
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Mike A.
I went with high expectations, which were absolutely met. Food was better than most of the places I've been in the North End. Service was outstanding. The atmosphere is wonderful. Get there!
(5)
Matthew C.
I will not belabor the point, since others have expressed much more eloquently that this is a fine restaurant. I have only been here once to meet my son who was traveling through the area and believe me I searched long and hard to find anything anywhere near as good as this before settling on it. I was not disappointed and as has been said in several reviews there isn't much choice anyway. Next time I am in Wrentham you can bet this will be my choice.
(5)
Kathi L.
This is our favorite restaurant, there is not a finer one anywhere. Luciano's is filled with old world charm and of the highest quality ingredients. Every meal here is a class act and you will not walk away hungry or disappointed.
(5)
Jennifer B.
This is a great place to go with your significant other for a special occasion or for a surprise night out. They recommend business casual, but they allowed our party of four to wear jeans. Though I love my friends, the atmosphere is more appropriate for couples. My entree was delicious--stuffed chicken. I didn't want the risotto so the waiter recommended it over spinach. It complemented the chicken perfectly. They served 2 types of endless bread to the table: sour dough and a type of bread that tasted like baked pizza without sauce. Both were good, accompanied by oil, and free :) Tiramisu crowned the evening. It was drizzled by chocolate syrup and soaked in rum that awakened the senses without being overpowering. I have 2 criticisms that prevented a 5. Though the waiter was charismatic and knew each dish inside and out, there were times he neglected the group. He'd attend to our table, disappear for a bit, and then make his way over. By the end of the evening, we were very ready to go. Tip:Have your card ready as soon as the check comes. Lastly, the dipping oil had too much of a particular herb in it. I'm not sure what it was. It wasn't terrible, but it was noticeable. Overall, this place was very good. So, if you're in the market for a special night out, you may want to try this place :)
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Marietta M.
I celebrated my birthday with my family on Saturday evening. We felt so welcome from the moment we were greeted by the Valet, the Hostess, our Wait Staff ..the Dining Room Manager and then Mr. Luciano..the evening just got better and better. The food is exceptional along with the service. OMG the Bread is the best! I selected a Strawberry Shortcake for my birthday cake..real whipped cream and light as a feather. Delicious! Thank you Mr. Luciano and staff for making my birthday a really special night.
(5)
Lisa M.
Amazingly authentic and delicious Italian fare. There's no need to go to the North End, just come to Luciano's. Had the Shrimp Luciano, Grand Marnier shrimp w/ homemade cappellini in a cream sauce. Blew my mind! Pasta was freshly homemade, shrimp was tender, not overcooked, and so flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount to coat the pasta and wasn't too rich. Loved it so much, we came back the next day and brought family w/ us. Everyone had great meals, cannelloni, veal chop, veal stuffed w/ mozzarella w/ a sage & wine sauce, gnocci... It's a large restaurant w/ traditional decor, but is just enough and doesn't cross to the cheesy side. Our waiter, Robert, was awesome and the owner came around to check on tables, including us. Prices are higher for dinner, but inline w/ North End. The lunch prices are amazingly low, so enjoy it for lunch if you're on a budget. Why go to Chili's when you can get gourmet for the same price?
(5)
Richard S.
I can't say that I have any major complaints but I also am not sure I'd go back. The restaurant is huge, the tables are packed in, and the ambiance is brightly lit and noisy. Definitely no romance or coziness. I ordered a veal dish that, while the sauce had good flavor, had two big chinks of meat that were a bit tough and bland. The portions were large, but the service and the plating had a feel of an assembly line process. Their "live music" in the lounge was one guy with a keyboard. Again, nothing bad, but not my idea of 4 or 5 stars when it comes to a nice dinner out.
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Matthew H.
The atmosphere here is very familial, with a sprawling dining room that spans several very large rooms far into the back of the building. The low ceilings make you feel like you're in a small restaurant until you start shuffling your way to the back. The waitress was probably the most unimpressive part of the experience. She struck me as a townie who just didn't care that much about her job. Not that she was bad or messed anything up, just not what I'd expect at the price point. My appetizer was incredible (Prosciutto wrapped Mozzarella) but the meal was just ok (Pollo Alla Cacciatore). Overall I was satisfied when we left (portions were huge) but when compared with similar priced restaurants in the city I just can't see it as a great value.
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Snot N.
We have been going to Luciano's for the past five years. The food has always been wonderful. The ambiance of the different rooms goes from romantic to a large room with live music. We have had a few dinners there with 10-12 people and the service has always been above average. When we are in the mood for fine Italian dinning, Luciano's usually trumps the idea of trying someplace new. July 2012 - Down graded from 5 to 4 stars after last visit. Seated by a man who basically looked us up and down then tried to seat us in front of the speaker of the guy who always plays there. Then gave us crap because we wanted to move in virtually empty room. Okay - one time thing, bald guy is a prick. Second our waitress must have missed the pickup because my steak was cold. No longer on the top of my list.
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Paul S.
Can any good thing come out of Wrentham, food wise? Well, It brought me back about a dozen times since this past June. Luciano's is located right on Route 1 in Wrentham. I think someone already termed it as an Oasis in the desert in terms of finding a great Restaurant and I would agree with that statement. Authentic Italian fare here with good portions and great flavor. The pappardelle bolognese($20) rocks as does the "16 ounce all natural, center-cut White Marble Farms premium pork chop grilled and served with apple sauce($25)." Flavors on both of these choices are money! One of my favorites is the Pollo e Salsiccia!- Juicy chicken breast with italian sausage resting in good serving of rich and cheesy fettucini alfredo - awe yea! You will pay North End price but with much better food quality and no charge for parking. The servers are professional and attentive, and our server always remembered what we ordered the past, love that! We enjoy eating in the lounge because that's where "Johnny T" performs each Friday and Saturday. Johnny T has got it going on with his solo performing. He plays 4 to 5 instruments in the course of the evening from his Keyboard to the harmonica to the sax, alto-sax and flute! He brings you the hits of Sinatra,Bennett, Billy Joel and can swing over to Lou Rawls and Stevie Wonder - I mean, this man's gift is amazing. People will get up and dance on the tiny dance floor at the back of the lounge. Johnny will take requests, but you should tip him if you request, because, that's just the right thing to do if you put a demand on someone's gifting. I could write alot more here about Luciano's, but I will keep it short and sweet. Luciano - the owner, will pace around during the evening and say hi to his patrons, and I can see the people appreciate that. Nice place Luciano - Big Pauly is a fan. I highly recommend Luciano's to all who live South of Boston if you are looking for the whole package deal from product quality, professional service and great entertainment. This is a home run dining experience in my book!!
(5)
A. J.
My husband and I went to Luciano's this past week for the first time. The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We did not have a reservation but had no problem walking right in on a Tuesday evening. As far as value, it's not cheap, but for dinner for two, with drinks and dessert, it was under $100. And worth every penny! Like the previous review, our waiter was Kevin and he was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend and will definitely go back soon!
(5)
Jeff M.
What happened, Lucianos? You used to be so delicious and deserving of your reputation. Now you're food and service are just lame. Before I get to the food, I have to say that our waiter was humorless and truly unimpressive. Every last order and request seemed insurmountable to him...including "can I take a look at the drink menu?" Apparently not - he just wanted to play 20 questions to figure what I wanted to drink rather than just giving me the drink menu. The rest of our questions were met with "Uh, I guess." Things as crazy as "can I get more bread?" Now the food - mind you, me and everyone with me are not food snobs. We all like good food (and have had great food at Lucianos). However: The house salad was more like a Balsamic soup with salad veggies in it. Every sauce was flat, spare, and underwhelming on: -Gamberi e Scallop Alla Luciano -Pollo & Gamberi Alla Tuscano -Cotoletta di Vitello Alla Parmigian -Cotoletta di Pollo Alla Parmigian Dessert-wise, we got Creme Brulee (decent), Molten Lava Cake (solid), and Tiramasu (decent - but covered in a chocolate drizzle that tastes like Hershey's syrup). Luciano's: Whatever you changed, change it back. Are you skimping on ingredients or preparation to save money while still trading on Luciano's reputation? Did we just happen to order the five lamest dishes on the menu? People comparing it to the North End are right - it's exactly like the North End in that it's overpriced and over-rated. Sad when you're paying $40+ a person and yearning for the hearty quality of the Olive Garden.
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Liz C.
First time at Luciano's, with a group of friends. Definitely, old school charm. It's all about the customer service here. From the hostess to the person offering lemon for your water, everyone was there to make you feel special. I commented on the large vase full of gorgeous tomatoes that I was told came from a local farm. Our waiter, Kevin was funny, personable and knew the menu inside and out. We were greeted by Luciano himself during dinner. The food was typical Italian fare, but fresh and flavorful. The bread was delicious and warm. The porkchop special was fantastic! The ambiance was relatively quiet and romantic, a mood set by the lighting and the warm tone colors in the decor. I can see why there is usually a line out the door when you drive by. It's worth the trip just to see what it's like to go to a restaurant that makes it their goal to be sure you enjoyed your evening!
(5)
TinoX T.
Aweosme,Delicious PLace,Clean and Nice. LOve it i'm a Big Fan
(5)
Deanna A.
Amazing food and wonderful service! We've been to Lucianos many times and have always had a great experience.
(5)
TheFatMan M.
This place makes the fat man happy. The veal Luciano may indeed be the best thing I have ever eaten. Wish it were closer to me as I'd go there more often
(5)
Joe T.
Chicken park and tornado was ok. Nothing spectactular
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Cat M.
Below average food that is incredibly overpriced. I had the sole special which I'm pretty sure they swapped out for cod. It was swimming in a very acidic sauce. The risotto was so overcooked that it was just one big glutinous mass. The salad was also over-dressed. Other people in our party had dry overcooked beef. The service was also very slow. We won't be back.
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Susan S.
Three stars because of the atmosphere. The waiter was knowledgeable and sweet he kept taking our silverware.. wth?? The fish special was out and it was only 6:30. The 'rice balls' special and the vodka penne were tasteless. Beefsteak tomato appetizer could have been better... to much balsamic, smaller tomatoes were mushy... FIRST TIME here... have always wanted to try since moving from Maryland two years ago. We'll go back but only because I'm a sucker for those 1/2 moon booths in the bar. Owner is very nice and seemed to be everywhere which is as it should be. We did not complain... this time. Overheard the table next to us relay their unhappiness regarding their own issues with the need for more taste. Hmmmmmm..... Oh.. CANDLE smell was nice but there were too many of the 'scented' candles lit which might affect taste of the food?
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John D.
Solid Italian restaurant. Nice room layout so it doesn't feel like a large restaurant. Has a similar feel to Ken's steak house.
No high end steakhouses around here. Someone at work recommended them for steak. I did the NY Strip. Very very good and fulfilled by urge. Still, Typical of non-steakhouses, it was a little over cooked but not much. If you like your meat med rare. I would go with rare. If it's too pink for you then they can always heat it up. Did not try dessert. Looking at nearby tables, they look massive and build for at least two to share. Next time I will try the Italian food but would return for steak as well (just adjust the doneness)
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Kristina A.
I'll keep this concise - Complimentary Valet Parking - Knowledge and friendly waiter -Perfect timing for our food ( We took much longer to eat our apps but the waiter knew to wait until we were done to order our entree) -Their Penne Alla Vodka is a gift from God - Wine was an extra 35 than its normal price but maybe that's normal? - Generous portions that make a great next day lunch
(5)
Chaya B.
Amazing! Old world ambiance, welcoming and excellent service. Marissa our server if I could give more stars I would. Had the swordfish, cooked to perfection. Portion size huge, Enjoyed for lunch the next day. Looking forward to going back.
(5)
R J.
I don't know what the hype about his place is.... I have been numerous times and it just average food for outrageous prices. I've had the scampi, which was kind of tasteless, the baked cod which was no different than any other baked scrod I've had, and the filet mignon, which was probably the best thing I've had there. Honestly, the only thing I would go back for is the dessert sorbet. If I were you, I would spend my mother somewhere else that has better food and lower prices!
(2)
Jon S.
I went here for the first time a few weeks ago. I must say it was worth it. This place is much better than a lot of the restaurants in the North End or Federal Hill. I had the veal sorrentino which was unbelievable. All the apps were tremendous and the service was very good.
(5)
Julia R.
My favorite restaurant in the area! Worth every penny! The focaccia bread is to die for! The steak melts in your mouth, fresh pasta, great seafood! All of my special occasions are here for sure. Ask for Marty as your server he was funny and knows the menu! Going for my birthday in 2 weeks!
(5)
Rachel W.
First time dining at Luciano's this evening for a birthday dinner. We started with the scallops casino for an appetizer which was delicious!!! For my entree, I ordered the seafood casserole which was also excellent. Great service, very unique Italian atmosphere which is not typical of most restaurants these days. I joked about my wine glass being "never ending" because our server was on top of keeping everyone's drink full :-) I would love to go back soon!!!
(5)
Rebecca P.
Food was delicious but service was poor. We came with a party of 8 and it took 1.5 hours for the meals to come out. One persons meal was brought out and we uncomfortably waited another 10-15 minutes for everyone else's food. Even when it came out, most meals were not hot. Disappointing considering this is seen as a "fancy" restaurant. Substitutions weren't made but after waiting so long for dinner none of us relayed these comments to the waiter because we were so hungry/tired. The food wasn't worth the wait but it was delicious.
(3)
Jillian D.
The food is always good along with the service the waiters do an amazing job the decor is a little outdated but the food makes up for that
(5)
Marcia S.
Food is OK. They are pretentious! If you are truly classy, a waiter doesn't blow his nose, handle the tissue while talking to a guest, nor cough into his hand!! This man handled our plates, our oil & vinegar bottles, our drink glasses, our requested extra silverware - if we don't get sick it'll be a miracle!
(3)
kevin m.
One and done at this place. Anyone who says this food rivals Boston or Providence italian restaurants needs a psych exam.Italian bread was crusty outside soft inside. Salad was unappealing with one little grape tomato and a bland look. Entrees of veal sorrentino and penna ala vodka were tasteless and we left over 2/3 of each plate uneaten. Side dish of grilled eggplant ? and some other veggies were oily and also tasteless. Not cheap price wise for dinners and drink. We got plenty of intestional gas later that night from the 1/3 of the dinner we ate.
(1)
Robin B.
My 96 year old Nana took the family here tonight and it was wonderful. The food, ambiance and wine selection were fantastic but the gem of the evening was our server Yana. She made everything perfect. I don't think I would come back unless I knew she would be part of the evening. Thank you Luciano for helping us create such a lovely memory.
(5)
Janelle H.
Went there for my a nice birthday dinner and couldn't of made a better choice! Our waitress was excellent and very attentive. My filet was amazing and cooked the perfection. The veal tbone topped with lobster meat my boyfriend ordered was also excellent. Perfect place for a special occasion or when you just want a great dinner.
(5)
Sungeeta A.
Nice atmosphere, good service, average food. I was quite impressed with the size of this place - with a huge parking lot I didn't think I would need to use the complimentary valet service, but there was not one spot open. When I got inside I could see why - Luciano's is one of the largest restaurants I've seen! It was packed too! Definitely make reservations. The menu is extensive and the list of specials is incredibly long. There were at least 5 appetizer and main course specials, which were recited by our waitress perfectly. While I was impressed by her skills I couldn't remember half of them. A printed list of the specials would have been very helpful. I ended up choosing the pappardelle bolognese, as they claimed their pasta is made fresh daily and there's nothing I love more than fresh pappardelle. Unfortunately, this definitely didn't taste fresh. What's worse is the pasta was mushy and the sauce was bland. I'm not picky but this dish was disappointing. My friend got the ravioli, which was definitely better. I'd be hard pressed to come back to this restaurant, though.
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Audrey M.
Yummy yummy! Been here once before. Went here for the birthday on the 6th. Has the lobster ravioli as a meal. OUTSTANDING!! And my boyfriend had some seafood plate. From the bread that comes with the meal to the drinks.. Everything was amazing!! The waiter was nice.. Young, attractive but kind of Jersey Shore like. Haha! He knew his stuff though.. When listing all the specials it's kind of awkward sitting there watching him trying to remember all of the items for 5mins listing it all. I say just have a pretty little menu for the specials and educate the staff if a customer asked you a question about an item they can THEN explain it to you.
(5)
Kathleen C.
A well-trained and informed wait staff will pour your water and arrive with lemons without having to ask for them. You will then be served a fabulous bread selection, though they serve butter, you will need to ask for an olive oil mixture. Their wine list is excellent and the food is as well. I have never had a disappointing meal and have eaten there many times. A very nice atmosphere, with lovely white tablecloths and napkins. It has a classic, traditional feel.
(5)
Neil G.
My wife and I had recently celebrated her 70th birthday at Luciano's. I had made her a surprise party with 43 guests. The Riveria Room, where it was held, was beautiful, the servers were great as well as the bartender (open bar) but there was one major problem, the food was horrible. We had ordered a buffet which included items such as Sliced Prime Rib, Seafood Casserole, Rigatoni Zingara and Chicken Francaise. I'm sorry to say the prime rib looked like mystery meat which was "smothered" or should I say drowned in gravy. The only dish that I'd consider passible was the Chicken Francaise, it was very tasty. Everything else looked like it had been prepared for a fraternity party. None of the guests had any idea as to what they were looking at and there weren't any staff nearby to help. The management could have labeled the chaffing dishes with descriptive cards. We've eaten a number of times at Luciano's but it was in the dining room not a function room. On many occasions we would drive from Framingham to Wrentham for what we'd always considered to be a superb meal. It seems as if they have different chefs and kitchen staff for the function rooms. It's too bad.
(2)
Chip C.
Had the stuffed veal chop cordon bleu . Fabulous meal! Always great service. Can't wait till next trip and another visit to Luciano's!
(5)
Wendy S.
Old fashioned Italian atmosphere with white tablecloths and flowers. Service very good, food very good as well. Reminds me of Twin Oaks in Cranston, RI. I had the swordfish special and it was excellent and fresh. One thing I found annoying; the amount of nightly specials was ridiculous. If you have 6-7 specials- please print them down. Having the server list them all and then you forget the first ones....and having them on a daily sheet would also list the cost. I will definitively go back. Loved the bread, but the tomato pizza like bread lacked flavor. Better than any Italian restaurant in the area!
(4)
Rich S.
My spouse and I have been to Luciano's several times over the past couple of years. We really enjoy the food and generally save a trip to this restaurant for a special occasion. Tonight was a belated celebration of my wife's birthday. We typically make reservations, but we had not thought to do so today. When we called today to see about any availability for tonight we were told that we could dine at either 4:30pm or 8pm, and neither of those choices seemed very good. We decided that we would just walk in and see if we got lucky. When we arrived at 5:15pm, the hostess told us that she could seat us at 8:30pm. When we said that really wouldn't work for us, the hostess told us that we were welcome to try to find a seat at the bar. A second hostess laughed a bit and told us "good luck." We were a little surprised at their behavior as the folks at the door at Luciano's are usually a little more polite and welcoming than these two young girls. Despite this slightly rocky start, we walked into the bar and were happy to see that there was an empty table there waiting for us. It turned out to be a great experience! Angie was our waitress, and she provided us with the best, most attentive service that we have ever received at the restaurant. She really made our night! I did not catch the bartender's name, but he was great as well and checked on us several times. He also greeted several other guests by name and did a nice job of making everyone feel welcomed. All of the food was great (calamari, salad, chicken and veal parmigiana, as well as desert). All of our food was brought out promptly, and Angie and the bartender checked on us frequently to be sure that we had everything we needed.
(4)
Ed B.
Awesome service, fast and friendly, from Kathy, for dinner at the bar. Great, dark and cool atmosphere. The food was all delicious. Starting with fresh warm bread, then to a Caprese salad (this had onions on top which we had not seen before), chicken parmesan with ziti and finally, molten chocolate cake. Fantastic across the board. Good little wine list too. We will be back!!!!!
(5)
Lynne B.
Superb service to our party of seven excellent food from appetizer to desert the only issue was the filet was called for medium and it was served rare otherwise we all thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic atmosphere and outstanding service the owner even came by twice which was a nice touch
(5)
Cee C.
This place is one of my favorite Italian places. Nice ambiance, food is good, and the service is good. The host was sort of a creep, but, hey whatever it was amusing.
(4)
Wendy H.
The food is excellent. Our waiter, Frank, was amazing; making wonderful suggestions for a member of our party who had dietary restrictions. It was a fabulous experience.
(5)
Private P.
My husband and I took my father out for his birthday last night and unfortunately we should have picked another restaurant. It was such a disappointing night and I'm frustrated we spent so much money on a lousy dinner experience. The night started off fine with fresh bread brought to the table and water poured for us. Our waitress approached our table a few minutes after sitting down to let us know she would be with us shortly. A few minutes later she came and took our drink order, and said she would be back in a minute to take our food order as we were still reviewing the menu. 10 minutes later she finally came back to our table. She had 2 other larger tables she was serving and clearly her focus was on them because that's where the bigger tip money was. We were very annoyed that it took 10 minutes for her to come back for us to place our food order. A few minutes after ordering, I ran out of water. Again, 10 minutes later and the guy with our water or our waitress never showed up for a refill. We were able to finally track her down and get more water. Our food came out and my fish was good, so was my dad's fettucini alfredo. However my side of mashed potatoes had both hot and cold spots in it (microwave?) and my husband said the chicken in his pasta dish was extremely dry. He had to soak it in the sauce in order to eat it. We once again were third fiddle to our waitress' other tables and it took forever to get the check from her. Then, after waiting to have my card run for 10 minutes, I finally flagged down one of the manager's and asked him to do it. In summary, our waitress was nice (when we saw her), but extremely inattentive. We felt like we were an afterthought throughout our dinner, the service was terrible. I most likely will not return for a very long time due to this.
(2)
Tiffany P.
So good! Amazing service, overly delicious food, strong drinks, great atmosphere. I'd highly recommend it and can't wait to return!!
(5)
Joao R.
We were treated like royalty however the food is just ok. For the price, we (3 of us) were a little disappointed with the food.
(3)
Davy C.
This is absolutely our favorite place. We have been regulars for 13 years and it never disappoints. The food is fresh and flavorful and the menu caters to a variety of tastes. You can get veal parmesan, filet mignon, cioppino or homemade pasta. There is always a long list of great specials and Luciano's veal chop is always my favorite. The service is always superb and spot on. This place is really busy on Friday and Saturday nights so it is always a good idea to make a reservation on Wednesday or Thursday of that same week.
(5)
Dana S.
Excellent restaurant. Service was impeccable as they had both a server and a what seemed like our own personal wine pourer. We were never left looking for anything. Great menu choices and a decent wine list. Specials went on for days. My husband ordered a special squid ink pasta with all types of seafood; it was HUGE and quite tasty. I ordered the tortellini and the pasta was definitely fresh, mixed with bits of proscuitto in a tomato cream sauce that wasn't too heavy. We shared a bottle of wine with another couple and it was more than a pleasant date night. Would come back for sure.
(4)
Lily S.
Quite possibly the only nice thing about Wrentham. I came here with my mom on a Sunday afternoon after some rather disappointing shopping at the outlets. The place was surprisingly busy for 3 oclock in the afternoon. We were sat promptly, our glasses filled, and were given a plate of ciabatta-ish bread with tomatoes on top, as well as 2 cinabuns? The bread and tomato combo was great especially since the tomatoes were fresh and ripe and sprinkled with some spices. The only downside is if you dont eat fast, the bread gets soggy. Neither mom nor I tried the cinabuns so i cant comment on that. Our server was really nice and as soon as i said sav blanc he suggested Oyster Bay which is my fave so bonus points for him. I stuck mainly to appetizers--caprese salad (yum! served with thinly sliced and lightly pickled onions), prosciutto wrapped mozzarella (super yum! served with even more awesome cheese stuffed into peppers with a bit of pickled artichoke), and a side of meat balls (decent...not the best meat or sauce though). My mom had the gamberi ripieni al forno. soooo good! fresh jumbo shrimp over a bed of what i'd call thanksgiving seafood stuffing. Also served with a side of risotto and sweet potato mash (not our thing so no comment). I dont have that much risotto experience, this one was basically the equivalent of this rice concoction i make that sounds super gross but is actually like the best comfort food EVER. rice + ranch + cheese= jizz in your pants. Im not kidding. Sounds gross but try it, it will blow your mind. Anyway, this is what that risotto reminded me of. Happy Lily. The decor is pretty nice. White table cloths, linen napkins, enough silver ware and back servers to fill up your water etc. The booths were a little faded though and could use some sprucing up. Ample space to house large parties. Our dinner was pretty quiet with the exception of some outbursts from a larger party sitting in the adjacent part of the dining room. overall a quality experience.
(4)
Diane H.
We were planning on going there for our anniversary dinner last Saturday night. When we called about reservations they said they may close due to weather, a snow storm was coming. 10 points right there for putting staff safety before $$$$ . They were open and we went for the first time ever. What a wonderful meal we had. We were seated right away. We had looked online and decided on our meal choices before we got there, When I looked for my choice ,I did not see it. The server said that that no longer had that dish so I looked again at the menu when she stopped me to say that it was no problem they would make it for me anyway! Now keep in mind, I just said bummer..... no compliant in the least! it happens. I think she went way beyond and the food was wonderful. We had the leftovers for lunch the next day and it was just as yummy! Our servers name was Xicmara (I think I spelt it right) She was a joy and did not miss a beat! We will be back! oh, one more thing, we both cook so find it hard to go out and get a good meal in this area. Our new Fav.! Thank you for a wonderful night!
(5)
Danielle K.
I really cant say a bad thing about this place! As soon as you pull in, there is a complimentary valet service. That alone just sets the night off right. There are a few different rooms to sit in, all with a different ambiance. I think the lighting is perfect and the noise level is right on regardless of where you sit. The menu is pretty extensive. Some people may find it overwhelming, but i love options. I actually prefer to try the specials when I can. They are creative and I cant say I've had a bad experience yet. The focaccia bread melts in your mouth and is another one of my favorite parts about Lucianos. The service is also spot on. You can tell every server is an experienced server and actually know a lot about the dishes. They dont read off of a little card, but memorize every detail. I also appreciate how they take the time to ask about the occasion and where you live...its minor but goes far in my book. If you get Craig or Kevin, you will be overly satisfied with your service. Your drinks will never be empty :) The owner, Mr Luciano (I assume) will walk around talk to patrons, and sit down if there is a spare seat. Ive seen him send over free desserts or glasses of wine to patrons...maybe one day I'll be the lucky one! My personal favorite is the Meatball and Polenta appetizer. You think the meatball is amazing until you try the side of homemade ricotta with it. That could be a meal in itself. The desserts are encased on your way out. Although I have never tried one, I can only imagine how good they must be. They all look incredible, but I am not one to save room for dessert! Overall, Lucianos is an all time favorite. Any time I have out of town friends, this is where we go. Any special occasion, Lucianos is our go-to spot.
(5)
Kris T.
Been here a few times and it's always good. Good Italian cuisine always prepared well. Very knowledgable wait staff. Old school decor, feels like I'm in a scene from Good Fellas.
(4)
Jack N.
Last night we had another excellent meal at Luciano's. Sadly the service was not in step. When two people spend $180.00 for dinner and gratuities, you'd like your waiter to pretend it wasn't such an effort to be there...OK, maybe a bad night or troubles on the home front, but dining out is an escape for the diners and it's quality is diminished by a haughty and apathetic waiter.
(4)
Jennifer S.
First, the food was amazing. Love the food!!! But the service was horrible. I brought some clients ( Revolution Soccer player's) and they must have spent several 100 but the waitress was rude and very quick with us. One of the players had a gluten allergy and when he would ask a question she would be very quick and extremely rude. We addressed the issue upon leaving and the manager just said he would speak with her but he should have offered us desert or dinner next time, especially with all the money spent. I will not bring clients with me again. If I ever were seated in that womans section, I would leave. She was that bad! Food was fantastic though...
(3)
Tracy N.
Luciano's was once where we went as a family for many years for every special occasion. I love the classic Italian atmosphere, brings me back to my childhood and fond memories with Frank playing in the back ground. The food is great although I was shocked at the price of the specials and wish the prices were included in the servers description of the meals. My stuffed lobster was traditional and over $50. Service is always A+ but I was surprised my friend and I were seated by the service station when there were plenty of other seats. The noise took away from the experience. The martini's are the only portion you will find small. The deserts were just as good as our meals and we had left overs for lunch. The owner is a very nice man that visits with his tables and still takes pride in his establishment.
(4)
Vincent T.
In this area, there aren't many top notch restaurants. You either gotta drive to Providence or Boston, but Luciano's is like the food oasis in a desert of casual fare. Now, for us, Luciano's is a real treat. It's usually a special occasion when we come here. Today, it was our 11th anniversary, and how apropos was it that the couple at the table next to us was celebrating their 49th. First things that come out are nice Italian crusty bread with infused oil, and a small foccacia. Both very tasty, and the crusty bread is definitely traditional old school Italian bread. We started out with a couple of appetizers: the arancini (Italian rice balls) and fried calamari. The calamari were done perfectly. Nice and tender with a light coating of batter, a few pepper rings, and a bit of cocktail sauce. Two nice sized rice balls came out on a bit of tomato sauce. The arancini were filled with cheese, peas, prosciutto. Very nice.. Then comes our two salads. Basic salads, but the kicker is the house dressing... It seems to be an Italian dressing, with a sweeter taste. Very nice. The only problem with the salad was that mine had a bit of iceberg heart, which is a culinary turn-off to me. For entrees, I had the beef braciola special over gnocchi. A braciola is a thin steak, rolled up with some sort of filling (there are variations on the filling, from bread crumbs to egg & salami. In this case Italian deli meats) and braised in the tomato sauce. Now my mom made this for me when I was a kid, and it's been almost 20 yrs since I've had one. This one didn't disappoint. Almost brought a tear to my eye while eating it. Tender beef, tasty tomato sauce, and nice fluffy gnocchi. My wife had the stuffed veal chop special with mashed potatoes. Stuffed with lobster, cheese, & prosciutto, and topped with a mushroom demi-glace. Cooked to perfection and generous with the filling. The second small thing I saw, was pre-grated parmesan cheese. Now, i'd presume it was grated by machine in the kitchen, but fresh grated by the waiter would be a nice touch. Now, Luciano's is not cheap. Expect dinner for two, with drinks, appetizers, & desserts to run well over $100. But you get five-star food and impeccable service. Our waiter (Kevin) was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. At Luciano's, you never EVER say "where's the waiter?". In addition, you often see Mr. Luciano Canova himself mingling with the guests. He makes sure, that your dining experience is top-notch.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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TheFatMan M.
This place makes the fat man happy. The veal Luciano may indeed be the best thing I have ever eaten. Wish it were closer to me as I'd go there more often
(5)TinoX T.
Aweosme,Delicious PLace,Clean and Nice. LOve it i'm a Big Fan
(5)Joe T.
Chicken park and tornado was ok. Nothing spectactular
(2)Cat M.
Below average food that is incredibly overpriced. I had the sole special which I'm pretty sure they swapped out for cod. It was swimming in a very acidic sauce. The risotto was so overcooked that it was just one big glutinous mass. The salad was also over-dressed. Other people in our party had dry overcooked beef. The service was also very slow. We won't be back.
(2)Chaya B.
Amazing! Old world ambiance, welcoming and excellent service. Marissa our server if I could give more stars I would. Had the swordfish, cooked to perfection. Portion size huge, Enjoyed for lunch the next day. Looking forward to going back.
(5)Susan S.
Three stars because of the atmosphere. The waiter was knowledgeable and sweet he kept taking our silverware.. wth?? The fish special was out and it was only 6:30. The 'rice balls' special and the vodka penne were tasteless. Beefsteak tomato appetizer could have been better... to much balsamic, smaller tomatoes were mushy... FIRST TIME here... have always wanted to try since moving from Maryland two years ago. We'll go back but only because I'm a sucker for those 1/2 moon booths in the bar. Owner is very nice and seemed to be everywhere which is as it should be. We did not complain... this time. Overheard the table next to us relay their unhappiness regarding their own issues with the need for more taste. Hmmmmmm..... Oh.. CANDLE smell was nice but there were too many of the 'scented' candles lit which might affect taste of the food?
(3)John D.
Solid Italian restaurant. Nice room layout so it doesn't feel like a large restaurant. Has a similar feel to Ken's steak house.
(4)Kelli D.
We had heard good things about Luciano's and were excited to try it out. Boy were we disappointed! We arrived at 6:55 for our 7pm reservation and were told they were running behind. Totally fine with us, we went to the bar for a drink. I asked for a cocktail menu, which I learned they don't have. Then I asked for a wine list, to which I learned they only have a list of bottles, not a list of wines by the glass. OK...weird. We liked the old school ambiance in the lounge and they had a guy playing music which was nice. We were seated around 7:15 and were immediately greeted and told the specials. They also brought a nice focaccia bread with tomatoes and garlic as well as some other bread with a seasoned dipping sauce. For an app we got the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. Holy crap was the prosciutto salty. It also came with roasted peppers, artichokes and stuffed peppers which were good. Our entrees were served with a house salad which was absolutely drenched in dressing. Make sure to ask for the dressing on the side! It's here I should mention how slow the service was. I finished my wine from the bar and sat with an empty wine glass for a long time. By the time we were served our entrees it was close to 8:45. We weren't in a rush, but an hour and a half before you get your entree is ridiculous. About the entree - I got the veal saltimbocca, my fiancé got the cannelloni bolognese. The veal was the most unappetizing plate I had ever seen. Again, swimming in sauce. My fiancé said the cannelloni was OK, nothing special. By the time the waiter came to collect our plates we decided to order coffee and dessert. He brought over the menu and we sat with them for 20 minutes. After waiting that long we said forget it and skipped dessert. We probably wouldn't have gotten it until 10 at the rate they were going! I'm sure there are some fantastic meals on that menu, but we did not order them. We will probably give it one more shot to see if they were just having an off night.
(3)R J.
I don't know what the hype about his place is.... I have been numerous times and it just average food for outrageous prices. I've had the scampi, which was kind of tasteless, the baked cod which was no different than any other baked scrod I've had, and the filet mignon, which was probably the best thing I've had there. Honestly, the only thing I would go back for is the dessert sorbet. If I were you, I would spend my mother somewhere else that has better food and lower prices!
(2)Joseph K.
No high end steakhouses around here. Someone at work recommended them for steak. I did the NY Strip. Very very good and fulfilled by urge. Still, Typical of non-steakhouses, it was a little over cooked but not much. If you like your meat med rare. I would go with rare. If it's too pink for you then they can always heat it up. Did not try dessert. Looking at nearby tables, they look massive and build for at least two to share. Next time I will try the Italian food but would return for steak as well (just adjust the doneness)
(4)Kristina A.
I'll keep this concise - Complimentary Valet Parking - Knowledge and friendly waiter -Perfect timing for our food ( We took much longer to eat our apps but the waiter knew to wait until we were done to order our entree) -Their Penne Alla Vodka is a gift from God - Wine was an extra 35 than its normal price but maybe that's normal? - Generous portions that make a great next day lunch
(5)Julia R.
My favorite restaurant in the area! Worth every penny! The focaccia bread is to die for! The steak melts in your mouth, fresh pasta, great seafood! All of my special occasions are here for sure. Ask for Marty as your server he was funny and knows the menu! Going for my birthday in 2 weeks!
(5)Jon S.
I went here for the first time a few weeks ago. I must say it was worth it. This place is much better than a lot of the restaurants in the North End or Federal Hill. I had the veal sorrentino which was unbelievable. All the apps were tremendous and the service was very good.
(5)Rachel W.
First time dining at Luciano's this evening for a birthday dinner. We started with the scallops casino for an appetizer which was delicious!!! For my entree, I ordered the seafood casserole which was also excellent. Great service, very unique Italian atmosphere which is not typical of most restaurants these days. I joked about my wine glass being "never ending" because our server was on top of keeping everyone's drink full :-) I would love to go back soon!!!
(5)Rebecca P.
Food was delicious but service was poor. We came with a party of 8 and it took 1.5 hours for the meals to come out. One persons meal was brought out and we uncomfortably waited another 10-15 minutes for everyone else's food. Even when it came out, most meals were not hot. Disappointing considering this is seen as a "fancy" restaurant. Substitutions weren't made but after waiting so long for dinner none of us relayed these comments to the waiter because we were so hungry/tired. The food wasn't worth the wait but it was delicious.
(3)Jillian D.
The food is always good along with the service the waiters do an amazing job the decor is a little outdated but the food makes up for that
(5)Marcia S.
Food is OK. They are pretentious! If you are truly classy, a waiter doesn't blow his nose, handle the tissue while talking to a guest, nor cough into his hand!! This man handled our plates, our oil & vinegar bottles, our drink glasses, our requested extra silverware - if we don't get sick it'll be a miracle!
(3)kevin m.
One and done at this place. Anyone who says this food rivals Boston or Providence italian restaurants needs a psych exam.Italian bread was crusty outside soft inside. Salad was unappealing with one little grape tomato and a bland look. Entrees of veal sorrentino and penna ala vodka were tasteless and we left over 2/3 of each plate uneaten. Side dish of grilled eggplant ? and some other veggies were oily and also tasteless. Not cheap price wise for dinners and drink. We got plenty of intestional gas later that night from the 1/3 of the dinner we ate.
(1)Robin B.
My 96 year old Nana took the family here tonight and it was wonderful. The food, ambiance and wine selection were fantastic but the gem of the evening was our server Yana. She made everything perfect. I don't think I would come back unless I knew she would be part of the evening. Thank you Luciano for helping us create such a lovely memory.
(5)Janelle H.
Went there for my a nice birthday dinner and couldn't of made a better choice! Our waitress was excellent and very attentive. My filet was amazing and cooked the perfection. The veal tbone topped with lobster meat my boyfriend ordered was also excellent. Perfect place for a special occasion or when you just want a great dinner.
(5)Sungeeta A.
Nice atmosphere, good service, average food. I was quite impressed with the size of this place - with a huge parking lot I didn't think I would need to use the complimentary valet service, but there was not one spot open. When I got inside I could see why - Luciano's is one of the largest restaurants I've seen! It was packed too! Definitely make reservations. The menu is extensive and the list of specials is incredibly long. There were at least 5 appetizer and main course specials, which were recited by our waitress perfectly. While I was impressed by her skills I couldn't remember half of them. A printed list of the specials would have been very helpful. I ended up choosing the pappardelle bolognese, as they claimed their pasta is made fresh daily and there's nothing I love more than fresh pappardelle. Unfortunately, this definitely didn't taste fresh. What's worse is the pasta was mushy and the sauce was bland. I'm not picky but this dish was disappointing. My friend got the ravioli, which was definitely better. I'd be hard pressed to come back to this restaurant, though.
(3)Audrey M.
Yummy yummy! Been here once before. Went here for the birthday on the 6th. Has the lobster ravioli as a meal. OUTSTANDING!! And my boyfriend had some seafood plate. From the bread that comes with the meal to the drinks.. Everything was amazing!! The waiter was nice.. Young, attractive but kind of Jersey Shore like. Haha! He knew his stuff though.. When listing all the specials it's kind of awkward sitting there watching him trying to remember all of the items for 5mins listing it all. I say just have a pretty little menu for the specials and educate the staff if a customer asked you a question about an item they can THEN explain it to you.
(5)Kathleen C.
A well-trained and informed wait staff will pour your water and arrive with lemons without having to ask for them. You will then be served a fabulous bread selection, though they serve butter, you will need to ask for an olive oil mixture. Their wine list is excellent and the food is as well. I have never had a disappointing meal and have eaten there many times. A very nice atmosphere, with lovely white tablecloths and napkins. It has a classic, traditional feel.
(5)Neil G.
My wife and I had recently celebrated her 70th birthday at Luciano's. I had made her a surprise party with 43 guests. The Riveria Room, where it was held, was beautiful, the servers were great as well as the bartender (open bar) but there was one major problem, the food was horrible. We had ordered a buffet which included items such as Sliced Prime Rib, Seafood Casserole, Rigatoni Zingara and Chicken Francaise. I'm sorry to say the prime rib looked like mystery meat which was "smothered" or should I say drowned in gravy. The only dish that I'd consider passible was the Chicken Francaise, it was very tasty. Everything else looked like it had been prepared for a fraternity party. None of the guests had any idea as to what they were looking at and there weren't any staff nearby to help. The management could have labeled the chaffing dishes with descriptive cards. We've eaten a number of times at Luciano's but it was in the dining room not a function room. On many occasions we would drive from Framingham to Wrentham for what we'd always considered to be a superb meal. It seems as if they have different chefs and kitchen staff for the function rooms. It's too bad.
(2)Chip C.
Had the stuffed veal chop cordon bleu . Fabulous meal! Always great service. Can't wait till next trip and another visit to Luciano's!
(5)Wendy S.
Old fashioned Italian atmosphere with white tablecloths and flowers. Service very good, food very good as well. Reminds me of Twin Oaks in Cranston, RI. I had the swordfish special and it was excellent and fresh. One thing I found annoying; the amount of nightly specials was ridiculous. If you have 6-7 specials- please print them down. Having the server list them all and then you forget the first ones....and having them on a daily sheet would also list the cost. I will definitively go back. Loved the bread, but the tomato pizza like bread lacked flavor. Better than any Italian restaurant in the area!
(4)Dana S.
Excellent restaurant. Service was impeccable as they had both a server and a what seemed like our own personal wine pourer. We were never left looking for anything. Great menu choices and a decent wine list. Specials went on for days. My husband ordered a special squid ink pasta with all types of seafood; it was HUGE and quite tasty. I ordered the tortellini and the pasta was definitely fresh, mixed with bits of proscuitto in a tomato cream sauce that wasn't too heavy. We shared a bottle of wine with another couple and it was more than a pleasant date night. Would come back for sure.
(4)Rich S.
My spouse and I have been to Luciano's several times over the past couple of years. We really enjoy the food and generally save a trip to this restaurant for a special occasion. Tonight was a belated celebration of my wife's birthday. We typically make reservations, but we had not thought to do so today. When we called today to see about any availability for tonight we were told that we could dine at either 4:30pm or 8pm, and neither of those choices seemed very good. We decided that we would just walk in and see if we got lucky. When we arrived at 5:15pm, the hostess told us that she could seat us at 8:30pm. When we said that really wouldn't work for us, the hostess told us that we were welcome to try to find a seat at the bar. A second hostess laughed a bit and told us "good luck." We were a little surprised at their behavior as the folks at the door at Luciano's are usually a little more polite and welcoming than these two young girls. Despite this slightly rocky start, we walked into the bar and were happy to see that there was an empty table there waiting for us. It turned out to be a great experience! Angie was our waitress, and she provided us with the best, most attentive service that we have ever received at the restaurant. She really made our night! I did not catch the bartender's name, but he was great as well and checked on us several times. He also greeted several other guests by name and did a nice job of making everyone feel welcomed. All of the food was great (calamari, salad, chicken and veal parmigiana, as well as desert). All of our food was brought out promptly, and Angie and the bartender checked on us frequently to be sure that we had everything we needed.
(4)Ed B.
Awesome service, fast and friendly, from Kathy, for dinner at the bar. Great, dark and cool atmosphere. The food was all delicious. Starting with fresh warm bread, then to a Caprese salad (this had onions on top which we had not seen before), chicken parmesan with ziti and finally, molten chocolate cake. Fantastic across the board. Good little wine list too. We will be back!!!!!
(5)Lynne B.
Superb service to our party of seven excellent food from appetizer to desert the only issue was the filet was called for medium and it was served rare otherwise we all thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic atmosphere and outstanding service the owner even came by twice which was a nice touch
(5)Cee C.
This place is one of my favorite Italian places. Nice ambiance, food is good, and the service is good. The host was sort of a creep, but, hey whatever it was amusing.
(4)Michael S.
had the steak delmonico and it was pretty tasty. Good service. Place seemed to be full of white haired regulars... i heard my waiter calling out to them all by their first names. There is no beer on tap here which sucks but they had St. Pauli dark in the bottle which is good. Also, only one toilet and no urinal in the mens room i used ..i had to wait for a guy to finish taking an italian food dump before i could pee.
(4)Kayla S.
Great food, great price, great ambiance! Restaurant is very classy, but not overly chi-chi, so it's perfect for a casual lunch.
(5)Private P.
My husband and I took my father out for his birthday last night and unfortunately we should have picked another restaurant. It was such a disappointing night and I'm frustrated we spent so much money on a lousy dinner experience. The night started off fine with fresh bread brought to the table and water poured for us. Our waitress approached our table a few minutes after sitting down to let us know she would be with us shortly. A few minutes later she came and took our drink order, and said she would be back in a minute to take our food order as we were still reviewing the menu. 10 minutes later she finally came back to our table. She had 2 other larger tables she was serving and clearly her focus was on them because that's where the bigger tip money was. We were very annoyed that it took 10 minutes for her to come back for us to place our food order. A few minutes after ordering, I ran out of water. Again, 10 minutes later and the guy with our water or our waitress never showed up for a refill. We were able to finally track her down and get more water. Our food came out and my fish was good, so was my dad's fettucini alfredo. However my side of mashed potatoes had both hot and cold spots in it (microwave?) and my husband said the chicken in his pasta dish was extremely dry. He had to soak it in the sauce in order to eat it. We once again were third fiddle to our waitress' other tables and it took forever to get the check from her. Then, after waiting to have my card run for 10 minutes, I finally flagged down one of the manager's and asked him to do it. In summary, our waitress was nice (when we saw her), but extremely inattentive. We felt like we were an afterthought throughout our dinner, the service was terrible. I most likely will not return for a very long time due to this.
(2)Tiffany P.
So good! Amazing service, overly delicious food, strong drinks, great atmosphere. I'd highly recommend it and can't wait to return!!
(5)Joao R.
We were treated like royalty however the food is just ok. For the price, we (3 of us) were a little disappointed with the food.
(3)Davy C.
This is absolutely our favorite place. We have been regulars for 13 years and it never disappoints. The food is fresh and flavorful and the menu caters to a variety of tastes. You can get veal parmesan, filet mignon, cioppino or homemade pasta. There is always a long list of great specials and Luciano's veal chop is always my favorite. The service is always superb and spot on. This place is really busy on Friday and Saturday nights so it is always a good idea to make a reservation on Wednesday or Thursday of that same week.
(5)Wendy H.
The food is excellent. Our waiter, Frank, was amazing; making wonderful suggestions for a member of our party who had dietary restrictions. It was a fabulous experience.
(5)Lily S.
Quite possibly the only nice thing about Wrentham. I came here with my mom on a Sunday afternoon after some rather disappointing shopping at the outlets. The place was surprisingly busy for 3 oclock in the afternoon. We were sat promptly, our glasses filled, and were given a plate of ciabatta-ish bread with tomatoes on top, as well as 2 cinabuns? The bread and tomato combo was great especially since the tomatoes were fresh and ripe and sprinkled with some spices. The only downside is if you dont eat fast, the bread gets soggy. Neither mom nor I tried the cinabuns so i cant comment on that. Our server was really nice and as soon as i said sav blanc he suggested Oyster Bay which is my fave so bonus points for him. I stuck mainly to appetizers--caprese salad (yum! served with thinly sliced and lightly pickled onions), prosciutto wrapped mozzarella (super yum! served with even more awesome cheese stuffed into peppers with a bit of pickled artichoke), and a side of meat balls (decent...not the best meat or sauce though). My mom had the gamberi ripieni al forno. soooo good! fresh jumbo shrimp over a bed of what i'd call thanksgiving seafood stuffing. Also served with a side of risotto and sweet potato mash (not our thing so no comment). I dont have that much risotto experience, this one was basically the equivalent of this rice concoction i make that sounds super gross but is actually like the best comfort food EVER. rice + ranch + cheese= jizz in your pants. Im not kidding. Sounds gross but try it, it will blow your mind. Anyway, this is what that risotto reminded me of. Happy Lily. The decor is pretty nice. White table cloths, linen napkins, enough silver ware and back servers to fill up your water etc. The booths were a little faded though and could use some sprucing up. Ample space to house large parties. Our dinner was pretty quiet with the exception of some outbursts from a larger party sitting in the adjacent part of the dining room. overall a quality experience.
(4)Diane H.
We were planning on going there for our anniversary dinner last Saturday night. When we called about reservations they said they may close due to weather, a snow storm was coming. 10 points right there for putting staff safety before $$$$ . They were open and we went for the first time ever. What a wonderful meal we had. We were seated right away. We had looked online and decided on our meal choices before we got there, When I looked for my choice ,I did not see it. The server said that that no longer had that dish so I looked again at the menu when she stopped me to say that it was no problem they would make it for me anyway! Now keep in mind, I just said bummer..... no compliant in the least! it happens. I think she went way beyond and the food was wonderful. We had the leftovers for lunch the next day and it was just as yummy! Our servers name was Xicmara (I think I spelt it right) She was a joy and did not miss a beat! We will be back! oh, one more thing, we both cook so find it hard to go out and get a good meal in this area. Our new Fav.! Thank you for a wonderful night!
(5)Danielle K.
I really cant say a bad thing about this place! As soon as you pull in, there is a complimentary valet service. That alone just sets the night off right. There are a few different rooms to sit in, all with a different ambiance. I think the lighting is perfect and the noise level is right on regardless of where you sit. The menu is pretty extensive. Some people may find it overwhelming, but i love options. I actually prefer to try the specials when I can. They are creative and I cant say I've had a bad experience yet. The focaccia bread melts in your mouth and is another one of my favorite parts about Lucianos. The service is also spot on. You can tell every server is an experienced server and actually know a lot about the dishes. They dont read off of a little card, but memorize every detail. I also appreciate how they take the time to ask about the occasion and where you live...its minor but goes far in my book. If you get Craig or Kevin, you will be overly satisfied with your service. Your drinks will never be empty :) The owner, Mr Luciano (I assume) will walk around talk to patrons, and sit down if there is a spare seat. Ive seen him send over free desserts or glasses of wine to patrons...maybe one day I'll be the lucky one! My personal favorite is the Meatball and Polenta appetizer. You think the meatball is amazing until you try the side of homemade ricotta with it. That could be a meal in itself. The desserts are encased on your way out. Although I have never tried one, I can only imagine how good they must be. They all look incredible, but I am not one to save room for dessert! Overall, Lucianos is an all time favorite. Any time I have out of town friends, this is where we go. Any special occasion, Lucianos is our go-to spot.
(5)Kris T.
Been here a few times and it's always good. Good Italian cuisine always prepared well. Very knowledgable wait staff. Old school decor, feels like I'm in a scene from Good Fellas.
(4)Jack N.
Last night we had another excellent meal at Luciano's. Sadly the service was not in step. When two people spend $180.00 for dinner and gratuities, you'd like your waiter to pretend it wasn't such an effort to be there...OK, maybe a bad night or troubles on the home front, but dining out is an escape for the diners and it's quality is diminished by a haughty and apathetic waiter.
(4)Jennifer S.
First, the food was amazing. Love the food!!! But the service was horrible. I brought some clients ( Revolution Soccer player's) and they must have spent several 100 but the waitress was rude and very quick with us. One of the players had a gluten allergy and when he would ask a question she would be very quick and extremely rude. We addressed the issue upon leaving and the manager just said he would speak with her but he should have offered us desert or dinner next time, especially with all the money spent. I will not bring clients with me again. If I ever were seated in that womans section, I would leave. She was that bad! Food was fantastic though...
(3)Tracy N.
Luciano's was once where we went as a family for many years for every special occasion. I love the classic Italian atmosphere, brings me back to my childhood and fond memories with Frank playing in the back ground. The food is great although I was shocked at the price of the specials and wish the prices were included in the servers description of the meals. My stuffed lobster was traditional and over $50. Service is always A+ but I was surprised my friend and I were seated by the service station when there were plenty of other seats. The noise took away from the experience. The martini's are the only portion you will find small. The deserts were just as good as our meals and we had left overs for lunch. The owner is a very nice man that visits with his tables and still takes pride in his establishment.
(4)Vincent T.
In this area, there aren't many top notch restaurants. You either gotta drive to Providence or Boston, but Luciano's is like the food oasis in a desert of casual fare. Now, for us, Luciano's is a real treat. It's usually a special occasion when we come here. Today, it was our 11th anniversary, and how apropos was it that the couple at the table next to us was celebrating their 49th. First things that come out are nice Italian crusty bread with infused oil, and a small foccacia. Both very tasty, and the crusty bread is definitely traditional old school Italian bread. We started out with a couple of appetizers: the arancini (Italian rice balls) and fried calamari. The calamari were done perfectly. Nice and tender with a light coating of batter, a few pepper rings, and a bit of cocktail sauce. Two nice sized rice balls came out on a bit of tomato sauce. The arancini were filled with cheese, peas, prosciutto. Very nice.. Then comes our two salads. Basic salads, but the kicker is the house dressing... It seems to be an Italian dressing, with a sweeter taste. Very nice. The only problem with the salad was that mine had a bit of iceberg heart, which is a culinary turn-off to me. For entrees, I had the beef braciola special over gnocchi. A braciola is a thin steak, rolled up with some sort of filling (there are variations on the filling, from bread crumbs to egg & salami. In this case Italian deli meats) and braised in the tomato sauce. Now my mom made this for me when I was a kid, and it's been almost 20 yrs since I've had one. This one didn't disappoint. Almost brought a tear to my eye while eating it. Tender beef, tasty tomato sauce, and nice fluffy gnocchi. My wife had the stuffed veal chop special with mashed potatoes. Stuffed with lobster, cheese, & prosciutto, and topped with a mushroom demi-glace. Cooked to perfection and generous with the filling. The second small thing I saw, was pre-grated parmesan cheese. Now, i'd presume it was grated by machine in the kitchen, but fresh grated by the waiter would be a nice touch. Now, Luciano's is not cheap. Expect dinner for two, with drinks, appetizers, & desserts to run well over $100. But you get five-star food and impeccable service. Our waiter (Kevin) was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. At Luciano's, you never EVER say "where's the waiter?". In addition, you often see Mr. Luciano Canova himself mingling with the guests. He makes sure, that your dining experience is top-notch.
(5)Heather K.
I go out to eat a lot! This restaurant was unbelievable! Customer service was unlike anything I've ever experienced! Amazing! Absolutely loved it!
(5)Paul R.
I think one of the hidden jewels at Luciano's is their great lunch specials. I like to take my teenagers out to eat at nicer restaurants, but dinner time is hard with all of their activities ( and can break the bank ! ). We had a lazy Saturday - so we dressed up a bit and went for lunch. The lunch specials run between 10 and 12 and were huge and delicious, We started with the focaccia bread ( very good ) and the cinnamon rolls ( good - but odd ). We all had house salads to start, the house italian dressing is very good. We ordered the cannelonni bolognese - I htough it a bit odd that the filling was just ground meat, no cheese, sau
(4)Paul W.
Always a good bet. Food well done, high quality great friendly service and for the few times I've been there - they remember you! I have seen at least 50 meals go out to my tables at different times - never a complaint! I'd say "Try anything that interest you" You won't be disappointed. Even though it is pricey you will probably take half home. Great Steaks and Seafood.
(4)Alan V.
Everything we had was very tasty. Service was perfect. Very classy atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.
(4)Michael W.
For Classic Italian food you won't find a better meal between Boston and Providence. We had a family birthday party here with13 guests and the food was outstanding. Our servers were just perfect and the place was immaculate and tastefully appointed. The penne alla vodka was a large portion of great pasta. The steaks were great and the veal dishes our group had were perfectly prepared!!! Outstanding restaurant!
(4)philbert p.
Might be the best restaurant south of Norwood on Route 1. Competitors are Tavolino and Skipjack's at Patriot Place. Food is what I call "Frank Sinatra Italian".... lots of red sauce, spectacular, huge meatballs, crusty and crunchy outside, tender and juicy inside, with thick tomato/garlic puree.... veal specials with lobster sauce, fat T-bone chops that Don Draper would be proud of, white clams over linguine, that kind of thing. Absolute artistry when it comes to pounding meat flat, rolling it into tubes with vegetables and cheese, then serving it in pastry-like slices. Is this "authentic Italian", in the sense of what you'd get at a genuine enoteca in southern Italy? Definitely not. Is it delicious? absolutely. The service can be a bit uneven at times, but brusqueness/rudeness is more common than incompetence, which I am personally okay with. If the server knows the menu, the orders are accurate, and drinks are re-filled promptly, that matters a lot more to me than whether I am called "sir" and given a big smile.
(5)Suzanne T.
I went here with my father and daughter. The food was absolutely amazing. The service is great and the waiter we had was very attentive. I had chicken fettucini Alfredo and a salad. Both were just top notch. My daughter had steak and French fries. Steak was cooked exactly how she wanted it and the fries were cooked well. Split tiramisu with my dad for dessert and it was probably the best I've ever had. I can't wait to go back here!
(5)Liisa H.
One of our favorite places to go. The food is authentic Italian with incredible steaks and prime rib. The service is always amazing and Craig, our waiter was especially knowledgable, attentive and memorable during our last visit. We had a wonderful lunch after completing the Pan Mass Challenge.
(5)Kalimah N.
I had my daughter's sweet 16 dinner here and was very pleased how everything turned out. You have very little interaction with the function manager; she will basically ask what you want logistics wise and take it from there which seems a bit on the controlling side which the person who recommended the place also said she felt when she dealt with her as she had hosted a baby shower here. I did convey the little details that mattered to her. I understand she probably has done this a long time but people do want to be heard )or at least feel they are being heard or have some say) when they are planning a function. We had a group of about 30 and everyone enjoyed their selves; we could not believe how large the children's chicken finger plates were. I would choose this place again for a special event/small function.
(5)Jeff A.
Where's the bread? We went to Luciano's to celebrate my wife's birthday on 12/11. We had 12:00 lunch reservations for four and were greeted and seated promptly. Luciano's is our favorite occasion restaurant. The usual lunch menu was replaced with the "Holiday Lunch" menu. In other words, half the selections at twice the price. After all, it is a business. We ordered our drinks and our starters. When the server came to take our meal order, I mentioned that we had not received our bread basket. The bread is homemade and especially good and the other tables had it. She looked startled, went to check on it and came back to say we would have bread fresh from the oven shortly. Our meals arrived and we ate them. Still no bread basket. A table next to us was seated and fresh bread was brought to them right away. When the server returned I made her aware that we never received our bread. She went away with a disguisted look and returned with two styrofoam boxes of bread to go. Not exactly what we expected from such a nice place. The server never apologized for the mixup and was clearly annoyed by my request. Excuse me but isn't it the server's job to ensure their customers have what they need? Or am I expecting too much? The meals were excellent. Unfortunately, the service was not.
(2)Ryan L.
My fiancee and I went to Luciano's last night. The atmosphere was nice - good ambience, nice dark setup. Everyone we were seated around were dressed business casual (as were we), except for a family of 4 seated next to us who were behaving strangely and dressed in sweatpants. Except for that oddity this is a rather romantic place to go. The service was great - the gentleman who seated us was very nice, and the wait staff (both the person taking our order and the gentleman refilling water) were very prompt, attentive and helpful. I felt like our waiter gave us enough time to oursevles, but was also there when we needed him. Food was good. We started off with the arincini, which were two large fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese and peas. I've heard others say that they had prosciutto in theirs, but it wasn't in ours (and this was a special briefly described orally, so we didn't know what to expect). They were very good - the peas were a nice touch to make it taste a little more fresh in spite of it being fried food! As others have stated the table also gets two kind of bread, a delicious crusty sourdough and a foccacia with a kind of tomato bruschetta on top. Both were excellent. In addition, our meals came with salads. They were standard and we both got the peppercorn dressing. Salads were good, dressing was delicious, but man oh man were they liberal with the pour! My fiancee couldn't get more than a couple bites in before she had to give it up. I would strongly, strongly recommend ordering dressing on the side. For my entree I got the Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigian (translation: veal parm). This was a huge, delicious cut of veal that comes with a side of ziti and sauce. The veal was rather tender and cooked nicely. My fiancee got the Pollo Rossini. She liked hers a lot, although the description on the menu reads that it includes ham, but there was no ham on her meal. She was okay with that because she can be picky about ham (can't be fatty, needs to be thinly cut), but it's worth mentioning. My only criticism is I think the tomato sauce is a little sweet. However, they have plenty of dishes that don't involve their San Marzano tomato sauce, so this won't stop me from coming back. For the record, my fiancee thought the sauce was fine. The topper of the night was when they surprised us with a complimentary piece of tiramisu. When I made my reservation I had indicated it was our reservation if they could do something for us... didn't indicate anything in particular. This was really nice of them and a great way to end the night after the horrible blizzard we all went through. Overall, great atmosphere, wonderful service (especially honoring our anniversary), and very good food. Would recommend and will return. The only thing stopping me from giving it the full 5 stars is the missing ham, the extra dressing on the salad, and that I wasn't crazy about their sauce.
(4)Mike A.
I went with high expectations, which were absolutely met. Food was better than most of the places I've been in the North End. Service was outstanding. The atmosphere is wonderful. Get there!
(5)Kathi L.
This is our favorite restaurant, there is not a finer one anywhere. Luciano's is filled with old world charm and of the highest quality ingredients. Every meal here is a class act and you will not walk away hungry or disappointed.
(5)Matthew C.
I will not belabor the point, since others have expressed much more eloquently that this is a fine restaurant. I have only been here once to meet my son who was traveling through the area and believe me I searched long and hard to find anything anywhere near as good as this before settling on it. I was not disappointed and as has been said in several reviews there isn't much choice anyway. Next time I am in Wrentham you can bet this will be my choice.
(5)Jennifer B.
This is a great place to go with your significant other for a special occasion or for a surprise night out. They recommend business casual, but they allowed our party of four to wear jeans. Though I love my friends, the atmosphere is more appropriate for couples. My entree was delicious--stuffed chicken. I didn't want the risotto so the waiter recommended it over spinach. It complemented the chicken perfectly. They served 2 types of endless bread to the table: sour dough and a type of bread that tasted like baked pizza without sauce. Both were good, accompanied by oil, and free :) Tiramisu crowned the evening. It was drizzled by chocolate syrup and soaked in rum that awakened the senses without being overpowering. I have 2 criticisms that prevented a 5. Though the waiter was charismatic and knew each dish inside and out, there were times he neglected the group. He'd attend to our table, disappear for a bit, and then make his way over. By the end of the evening, we were very ready to go. Tip:Have your card ready as soon as the check comes. Lastly, the dipping oil had too much of a particular herb in it. I'm not sure what it was. It wasn't terrible, but it was noticeable. Overall, this place was very good. So, if you're in the market for a special night out, you may want to try this place :)
(4)Lisa M.
Amazingly authentic and delicious Italian fare. There's no need to go to the North End, just come to Luciano's. Had the Shrimp Luciano, Grand Marnier shrimp w/ homemade cappellini in a cream sauce. Blew my mind! Pasta was freshly homemade, shrimp was tender, not overcooked, and so flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount to coat the pasta and wasn't too rich. Loved it so much, we came back the next day and brought family w/ us. Everyone had great meals, cannelloni, veal chop, veal stuffed w/ mozzarella w/ a sage & wine sauce, gnocci... It's a large restaurant w/ traditional decor, but is just enough and doesn't cross to the cheesy side. Our waiter, Robert, was awesome and the owner came around to check on tables, including us. Prices are higher for dinner, but inline w/ North End. The lunch prices are amazingly low, so enjoy it for lunch if you're on a budget. Why go to Chili's when you can get gourmet for the same price?
(5)Richard S.
I can't say that I have any major complaints but I also am not sure I'd go back. The restaurant is huge, the tables are packed in, and the ambiance is brightly lit and noisy. Definitely no romance or coziness. I ordered a veal dish that, while the sauce had good flavor, had two big chinks of meat that were a bit tough and bland. The portions were large, but the service and the plating had a feel of an assembly line process. Their "live music" in the lounge was one guy with a keyboard. Again, nothing bad, but not my idea of 4 or 5 stars when it comes to a nice dinner out.
(3)Matthew H.
The atmosphere here is very familial, with a sprawling dining room that spans several very large rooms far into the back of the building. The low ceilings make you feel like you're in a small restaurant until you start shuffling your way to the back. The waitress was probably the most unimpressive part of the experience. She struck me as a townie who just didn't care that much about her job. Not that she was bad or messed anything up, just not what I'd expect at the price point. My appetizer was incredible (Prosciutto wrapped Mozzarella) but the meal was just ok (Pollo Alla Cacciatore). Overall I was satisfied when we left (portions were huge) but when compared with similar priced restaurants in the city I just can't see it as a great value.
(3)Marietta M.
I celebrated my birthday with my family on Saturday evening. We felt so welcome from the moment we were greeted by the Valet, the Hostess, our Wait Staff ..the Dining Room Manager and then Mr. Luciano..the evening just got better and better. The food is exceptional along with the service. OMG the Bread is the best! I selected a Strawberry Shortcake for my birthday cake..real whipped cream and light as a feather. Delicious! Thank you Mr. Luciano and staff for making my birthday a really special night.
(5)Snot N.
We have been going to Luciano's for the past five years. The food has always been wonderful. The ambiance of the different rooms goes from romantic to a large room with live music. We have had a few dinners there with 10-12 people and the service has always been above average. When we are in the mood for fine Italian dinning, Luciano's usually trumps the idea of trying someplace new. July 2012 - Down graded from 5 to 4 stars after last visit. Seated by a man who basically looked us up and down then tried to seat us in front of the speaker of the guy who always plays there. Then gave us crap because we wanted to move in virtually empty room. Okay - one time thing, bald guy is a prick. Second our waitress must have missed the pickup because my steak was cold. No longer on the top of my list.
(4)Matthew B.
Well, judging by the other reviews - some love it; some hate it. Me? I was there for a group business dinner. Extensive menu, and wine list. A good selection of wines in the 30-50$ range. Service was good. I had a stuffed veal chop (lobster/prosciutto/mozzarell). Portions were good size. Preparation was good, but not outstanding. Not a 5-star italian place, but everybody seemed to enjoy their meal. Pricey - not sure i'd pick it on my own dime, but can't say i didn't enjoy the meal.
(3)K S.
Luciano's is good Italian food, especially for the area. It isn't as good as what you would get if you hoof it to Providence, but it is passable. It is a bit pricey, but I always had excellent service and delicious food. I no longer live in the area, and it isn't good enough that I would go there from Providence, but if you are in the Wrentham area and want a nice Italian meal, it's worth a whirl, though it is a little dressy.
(3)Paul S.
Can any good thing come out of Wrentham, food wise? Well, It brought me back about a dozen times since this past June. Luciano's is located right on Route 1 in Wrentham. I think someone already termed it as an Oasis in the desert in terms of finding a great Restaurant and I would agree with that statement. Authentic Italian fare here with good portions and great flavor. The pappardelle bolognese($20) rocks as does the "16 ounce all natural, center-cut White Marble Farms premium pork chop grilled and served with apple sauce($25)." Flavors on both of these choices are money! One of my favorites is the Pollo e Salsiccia!- Juicy chicken breast with italian sausage resting in good serving of rich and cheesy fettucini alfredo - awe yea! You will pay North End price but with much better food quality and no charge for parking. The servers are professional and attentive, and our server always remembered what we ordered the past, love that! We enjoy eating in the lounge because that's where "Johnny T" performs each Friday and Saturday. Johnny T has got it going on with his solo performing. He plays 4 to 5 instruments in the course of the evening from his Keyboard to the harmonica to the sax, alto-sax and flute! He brings you the hits of Sinatra,Bennett, Billy Joel and can swing over to Lou Rawls and Stevie Wonder - I mean, this man's gift is amazing. People will get up and dance on the tiny dance floor at the back of the lounge. Johnny will take requests, but you should tip him if you request, because, that's just the right thing to do if you put a demand on someone's gifting. I could write alot more here about Luciano's, but I will keep it short and sweet. Luciano - the owner, will pace around during the evening and say hi to his patrons, and I can see the people appreciate that. Nice place Luciano - Big Pauly is a fan. I highly recommend Luciano's to all who live South of Boston if you are looking for the whole package deal from product quality, professional service and great entertainment. This is a home run dining experience in my book!!
(5)A. J.
My husband and I went to Luciano's this past week for the first time. The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We did not have a reservation but had no problem walking right in on a Tuesday evening. As far as value, it's not cheap, but for dinner for two, with drinks and dessert, it was under $100. And worth every penny! Like the previous review, our waiter was Kevin and he was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend and will definitely go back soon!
(5)Jim N.
Had our first visit to Luciano's this week and it was a great experience! Very prompt seating, nicely appointed dining area, attentive service, good food & drink, good coffee....what's not to like? At our table, escargo, salads, several wines, veal, cannelloni, chicken parm & salmon; all were excellent. The sauces were outstanding; the veal was the best I've had in years. Excellent overall experience!
(4)Joseph D.
Update: This is the best lunch bargain in the area if you can deal with the senior citizen crowd. The entre-sized portions are served for lunch at lunch menu prices. Freshly baked cinnamon roles are thrown in as well.
(4)Jeff M.
What happened, Lucianos? You used to be so delicious and deserving of your reputation. Now you're food and service are just lame. Before I get to the food, I have to say that our waiter was humorless and truly unimpressive. Every last order and request seemed insurmountable to him...including "can I take a look at the drink menu?" Apparently not - he just wanted to play 20 questions to figure what I wanted to drink rather than just giving me the drink menu. The rest of our questions were met with "Uh, I guess." Things as crazy as "can I get more bread?" Now the food - mind you, me and everyone with me are not food snobs. We all like good food (and have had great food at Lucianos). However: The house salad was more like a Balsamic soup with salad veggies in it. Every sauce was flat, spare, and underwhelming on: -Gamberi e Scallop Alla Luciano -Pollo & Gamberi Alla Tuscano -Cotoletta di Vitello Alla Parmigian -Cotoletta di Pollo Alla Parmigian Dessert-wise, we got Creme Brulee (decent), Molten Lava Cake (solid), and Tiramasu (decent - but covered in a chocolate drizzle that tastes like Hershey's syrup). Luciano's: Whatever you changed, change it back. Are you skimping on ingredients or preparation to save money while still trading on Luciano's reputation? Did we just happen to order the five lamest dishes on the menu? People comparing it to the North End are right - it's exactly like the North End in that it's overpriced and over-rated. Sad when you're paying $40+ a person and yearning for the hearty quality of the Olive Garden.
(2)Dory M.
My husband took me here for my birthday, referred by his boss who loves this place. I was not disappointed, everything was amazing, the atmosphere, food (portabello napoleans, stuffed lobster, lobster stuffed veal) service, music. Expensive so I would only go on special occasions.
(5)Damian R.
Are you serious? people consider this Italian food?... I think you need more than an italian name and a couple of italian relatives to call a place "Italian". The place needs a good cleaning and more ventilation so the smell of fish goes away. My food was just ok, I could not really taste my dish since they tossed a whole can of tomato paste on it. The green beans were floating in melted butter. The other dishes were ok. Prices I guess for what you get are really high. I suggest people NOT order anything from the "specials," which are a huge SCAM (I wonder if Mass, have any regulation for these kind of people). 37 dollars for a piece of overcooked swordfish? No, thanks. There are tons of places where you can go for a good quality product and this restaurant certainly is not one of those. If you want to spend over 200 dollars for a regular 4 person lunch, in this place ...NOT WORTH IT.
(2)Lucy F.
Lucianos, as always, was fantastic this weekend. Every entree, meal and dessert was incredible and I had to stop myself from eating too much! I'm also pretty sure the Patriots were coming in to eat as we were leaving. The only problem with Lucianos is that they know how good they are and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the parking lot isn't big enough so you're forced to valet (it is free, but you have to have cash on hand for tip). My party also didn't arrive together and the hostesses were not too pleased with us because of a name mixup. All was fine once we were seated as our waiter was awesome and the ladies up front joked about the mix-up on our way out.
(4)Elliott L.
The food at Lucianos is 4 out of 5 stars and sometimes 5 out of 5. Service has always been impeccable.....however......We were a party of 14 and we were there to celebrate a retirement. We had our own room and things got off to a good start. A server poured wine for everyone and we were a happy little group. That was the high point of our experience. After taking our food orders the server came back with our salads about 10 minutes later, 3 salads at a time despite the fact that there were other servers apparently doing nothing since we were virtually the only ones in the restaurant, save for a small christening party in another room. About 20 minutes later the meals started coming out. That whole procedure probably took another 20 minutes and by the time the last meal was served, which was actually to the wife of the retiree, most of us had just about finished eating. Her pasta was served by itself and about 15 minutes later her order was served. To top it off she ordered her sauce on the side. Naturally it was poured on instead which just added to her frustration. Nobody ever came back to pour more wine or water. The wine was on another table and my son did the pouring for the whole table since no server came to do it or ask if anything was needed. The matre d came in and apologized for how the meal was served and offered us free coffee. Wow. Thanks. I hope all groups aren't served the way we were. I truly enjoy Lucianos and will go back but I can't recommend having a group function there. Maybe it was just an off day for the service but it spoiled a very special day for the person who retired.
(2)John M.
I have had a dozen of so business lunches here over the years, only one time for dinner, so my review is based off of lunch also having just been there this past week. Luciano's is a great restaurant judged solely on the cuisine. It is true authentic Italian dining and you don't have to travel to the north end or pay for parking to enjoy it, which is very nice. The owner is always strolling around asking people how they enjoyed their meal and obviously takes great pride in his establishment. The decor is a little odd with all the sports memorabilia and food, boxed cakes and bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar lining the walls of the main dining room. Luciano's is pretty pricey for lunch, an entree can run you up to 25 dollars and apps are 10-15 dollars. On my recent visit, we started with caprese salad which was very generous with probably 8 or 10 slices of tomato covered with fresh mozzarella. They add raw sliced sweet onion which is different for this dish, but it works nicely. We also had the stuffed mushrooms which were delicious, filled a seafood puree and covered with melted mozzarella and a hollandaise sauce. Sounds odd, but works wonderfully! For entrees both myself and guest had a special of grilled chicken stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella and lobster which was served over risotto. It was delicious except the lobster ended up being a little dry and chewy. The risotto was amazing as it always is on their menu. I deduct one star for the service which always seems terribly slow at Luciano's. If you're going for lunch be prepared to set aside a few hours, things seem to move pretty slow after your seated. Great food, expensive but chock full of flavor and authenticity.
(4)Punam D.
Came here today. It's a lovely old-school Italian restaurant, surprisingly roomy, and extremely reminiscent of the restaurants you would see in the Godfather films. The staff run a very efficient and busy operation; we were not left waiting, and there is no shortage of people to assist you. Our server was very helpful and had a great sense of humour. As for the food, as soon as we arrived, we had a plate of focaccia and cinnamon rolls placed on the table. They were really very good. We were given the Sunday lunch menu, but were also able to order off the a la carte menu. I was really pleased with this flexibility. As it was lunch, we skipped the starter and I had papardella bolognese, with my companion having the cannelloni bolognese. This was tasty, and the server indulged me with some crushed chilli to make it spicier. The wine was good. The place was packed with an assortment of people; elderly couples who looked like it was their regular haunt, families with three generations seated at the table, and groups of friends. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, and the staff were interacting well, and contributing to the convivial atmosphere. All in all, a good, solid, italian dining experience, and I will definitely revisit.
(3)Michelle S.
We happened upon Luciano's by accident one day while doing some shopping and decided to give it a try. We figured it was just your basic neighborhood Italian restaurant but when we got there, we became quite nervous as there were Valet Parking signs out, some very nice cars and quite the entrance to get in. Since we'd been shopping all day, we weren't expecting on dining at a super fancy place and simply had jeans, sweatshirts and tennis shoes on. We realized we were really under-dressed for the place but I'd called ahead to see if there was a wait and since there wasn't decided that we'd give it a shot to see if they'd seat us. We were a bit uncomfortable as we were out of place dress wise but we were seated none-the-less. The parking lot is huge and it seemed like we got the last spot so we couldn't imagine that there wasn't a wait but the restaurant itself is enormous. Once we got settled, we flipped several pages of the menu while munching on the home-made bread and foccacia. Everything looked incredible. We started with the beef tenderloin carpaccio as we'd seen the beef dry-aging in the window as we were seated. It was excellent. It wasn't your typical carpaccio topped with balsamic but had a house-made mustard sauce which went well with the tender beef slices. My partner had the Rigatoni Aragosta Carbonara which was rigatoni (tube pasta) with carbonara sauce (cream, peas, mushrooms and smokey ham) and lobster meat. It was incredible. I had the Fusilloni Arrabiata which was fusilli pasta (spirals) in a spicy tomato sauce with shrimp, baby calamari and scallops. I thought that the sauce could've been a tad bit spicier but it was fantastic anyway. If you love, love, love pasta, you HAVE to go to Luciano's. I will be back.
(5)Neil B.
Last night, I had the best calamari of my life. AND I'M FROM RI!!! Everything was really excellent, including the service and atmosphere. I had the bracciole special, which didn't quite live up to my expectations, but I will definitely be back. Only 20 minutes from Providence.
(4)Craig L.
I'm embarrassed that after all of these years, I never bothered to write a review on this quality establishment. It was always a given that Luciano's was the safe haven for those in search of quality Italian cuisine. Luciano's is a gem. Just beginning with Signore Canova's history should be enough to draw one in. Look it up. One cannot be anything but impressed. But, let's get beyond history. There is not a restaurant north of Atwells Ave. that dares to come close to the quality Italian cuisine that one will experience here. Luciano's is the ONE RESTAURANT north of Providence that one can rely upon for a quality meal, service, entertainment, etc. Tonight, Sep 22,2012, I had the Fusillone Arrabiatta, while my wife had the Seafood Fra Diavolo. Both dishes were as good as it gets. Our servers, a husband and wife team were excellent; Daniella and Nelsis; I apologize for spelling. We could not have been made feel more welcome. As is customary, Luciano makes certain that he greets each and every table, ensuring that a quality evening will be had by all. After dinner, my wife and I repaired to the lounge, where we engaged quality co-patrons and experienced a wonderful evening. Kudos to Nelsis, Daniella, and support staff for our meal. Additional kudos to Kathy and Rich in the lounge. It is a small wonder that these names that I have mentioned can measure their tenure of years served in double-digits. In our experienced opinion, no one can possibly leave Luciano's feeling that they have been deprived of a quality dining and social experience.
(5)Michelle C.
Went on a Tuesday night, and although the dining room was pretty empty, our party of 5 was sat directly in front of the server's station... so our background music for the evening was the clanging (is that a word?) of dishes and silverware... whatever, it happens. Bro had an AMAZING lobster ravioli app stuffed with ricotta and asparagus. Entrees were good as well, traditional Italian fare, I had a version of chicken picatta. It has a different name, which I can not remember at this moment... it was pretty much chicken picatta, only the chicken was battered with egg or something... it was very light. Huge also, ended up taking more than half of it home. My family's entrees were also yummy . All of our entrees were served with a mesclun salad, with a delish balsamic dressing. It was thick, and a little sweet. Different, but very good. I usually order creme brulee if I see it on any menu, but I opted for profiteroles filled with Chantilly cream, "dusted" with chocolate. I thought this would be a nice, light dessert. I was wrong... the three profiteroles were smothered in a thick chocolate sauce. Although they were not large in size, the five of us could not finish the order. WAY too rich... Good overall, HUGE menu (pasta, veal, chicken, steaks, seafood, etc....) a little pricey for the area -considering it's RT 1, next to a truck stop- Closed on Mondays...
(3)Jim H.
Very nice staff, good food, little pricey but not crazy. Excellent quality. Read the menu carefully and ask questions as their options are complex.
(3)Bethany B.
I have been to Luciano's quite a few times and have never had a bad experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very nice. Definitely highly recommend giving Luciano's a try!!!
(5)Mike D.
I attended Luciano's on a saturday night. The place was packed, and even though I had a reservation, I did have to wait a while in their rather extended lounge area. The food and service was excellent. One weird thing was that when the waitress was reciting the specials for the night, there were just so many that when she had finished, I didn't remember the first one! There were two things that detracted from my experience there. First was parking. Lot was full, and valet was the only choice left. I opted to park at the shady motel next door. Second, the murals in the restaurant were just plain weird. And third, the restaurant was quite loud. It was hard to have a conversation when you're hearing the person at the table next to you boast about how they have a thousand followers on YouTube! Overall, the place is somewhere I would eat again, although not on a busy night.
(4)Gina S.
Yummy! My husband and I went this past Saturday night to celebrate an anniversary. We had a great meal! We started with the prosciutto wrapped mozz...YUM! Even the rustic bread and focaccia they brought out in the beginning was super tasty with the olive oil/cheese/herb mixture they pair with it. For our mains I had the Baked stuffed shrimp with a baked potato on the side and he had one of the specials..Beef Braciole...both very good. His was the winner though, super flavorful served with nice homemade pasta on the side. There was enough to take home for lunch the next day. Our entrees also started with a garden salad...the dressing ( italian) was very good..almost sweet tasting. To end our dining experience we went all out and split the chocolate mouse with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for dessert..this was VERY good. Mousse can really go either way, and this was as it should be ..silky, rich and very chocolaty. Overall we had a great experience at Luciano's and will be dining here again for a special occasion :)
(4)Heidi M.
Ok I am giving this four stars because the food is amazing and the service fantastic. I would have given it five stars - however I got a reservation on a Sat evening at 5.30PM (only time available, as was Valentines day weekend). I was catching up with an old friend and when 7PM rolled around they actually pretty much kicked us out and asked us to go to the lounge as they needed the table. I thought that was very un-classy! They were super nice about it and gave us dessert and might have bought us a round in the lounge (didn't stay and check) but they made the mistake of overbooking tables so they were then rushing us out. I would still go again, and just get a later reservation I guess! My waiter was SO awesome and I still gave him a big tip - wasn't his fault! He felt REALLY bad as well!
(4)Christine P.
We've been a few times and while I will say I believe the bathrooms and inside are becoming a bit run down, the food still is and always has been, excellent. The Carbonara Arragosta (Lobster) was incredible and seriously delicious. We enjoyed everything we ate that evening and will certainly be back.
(4)Ryan J.
Trust me, I'm a huge fan of Luciano's, I tell everyone its my favorite. The last two times I've been (Feb. 2012 & April 2012), it has been average to say the least. The host with the glasses is rude and doesn't really care about customer seating requests. This last time I went, I brought my wife for her birthday with 2 other couples that have not been there. Two of us ordered the filet and lobster. Both said the same thing. "Filet looked okay, but we cut into it, was completely dry inside." I'm pretty sure they precook the filets and then just reheat them to "order", because the color was good, but bone dry inside. Lobster casserole was just four ritz crackers crumbled over canned lobster and half a stick of butter. $55 for this? I won't go back for a while. I'd rather go to Davio's or Capital Grille for those prices. Drinks are incredibly expensive too. 6 people=$440 without wine.
(2)Winnie K.
I haven't been at Luciano's in a long time and let me tell you, the food is still delicious from when I used to go there 9 years ago. I celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary there back in May 08 and had nochantly told the waitress it was our first wedding anniversary (not looking for anything free) but she saw how goofy we were just hactually making it to a year and after dinner she had surprised us with a chocolate cake & ice cream with 2 forks and said it was compliments from her. I was so surprised and happy!! The veal & seafood dishes were out of this world!!
(5)Gina P.
A great place to go for a special occasion. Luciano takes you to your table, and yes, speaks in his Italian accent, but it's still nice to see an owner care enough about his restaurant and talk to his patrons. He kept calling our server "Susie" instead of "Rosie" which was on her nametag, but other than that, he was great. Rosie was awesome! She gave great suggestions, and knew the menu the way that a good server should. We had the complimentary bread (two different kinds), calamari, salad, and I had a delicious filet with huge tender chunks of lobster meat, asparagas and a delicious combination of sauces. I also had the cream puffs for desert. Everything was amazing! My compliments to the bartender as well! I certainly couldn't afford to go here on a regular basis, but I'll tell you, if I could, I WOULD. The whole evening at Luciano's was superb!
(5)Keith L.
Best Italian around. Map is wrong by the way. Located on Highway 1 south of Patriots Place just before I-495.
(5)Chris X.
Luciano's in my opinion is the best Italian restaurant in the burbs. I've eaten at Federal Hill in Providence and the North End in Boston several times. While the food was good there too, it definitely was no better than Luciano's in my opinion. Plus, the parking hassles aren't as bad as those areas. My only knock on Luciano's is I don't find the waiters and waitresses to be the most friendly people in the world. But that's not always the case to be fair. Just depends who you get. The wine list is great and the Carbonara pasta is crazy good. It's pricey, but not as expensive as say the Capital Grille in Providence or Fleming's in Boston.
(5)Tinkerbell T.
I came in here one night after a long day of shopping at the Wrentham Village Outlets. Perfect end to a perfect day. From the outside, this place looks like they should be in Las Vegas or something. I mean, they had a valet guy and I think I saw a fake palm tree. The inside was huge, but we didn't get to see the whole place because we went straight to the bar. The bartender was super nice, which was good because we were his only customers (big Sox game on that night). We has some delish cheese and crackers and garlic bread, evoo and tomato that they just GIVE to you. So yummy! I got the Pasta e Fagioli; it was OK. My mom got the wedge salad, which was soooo good. Dressing was perfect. Wish I got that... For our entree, we split the Chilean sea bass special. The portions were huge even after they split the dish onto two plates. The fish itself was amazing, just lightly pan seared and the vegetables julienne were light, crispy and paired well with the garlic ginger sauce. However, the "risotto" was not risotto and I was hugely disappointed. Just some Uncle Ben's Rice probably. The red wine recommended by the bartender was great. If it hadn't been for the risotto being all effed up, I would totally have given this place 5 stars. I will def come back next time I'm in town, I just won't order the risotto. I ain't no sucka.
(4)T M.
Best Italian food around. Just like being in the North End. We had a hard time deciding between steak (Delmonico with 12 years aged balsamic) and Italian. The waiter was great and actually brought out the steak. He explained that the cuts that night weren't the best he's seen so he suggested going the other route. We started with a couple of espresso martinis at the bar. Quality was average and they were smaller than normal, but still ok. Got seated and had some wine (very good) and the Melanzana Ripiene (eggplant pan-fried and rolled with Italian ham and ricotta baked with San Marzano sauce). As good as it gets. After a very good salad we went with the Chicken Bococcini (per the waiter's recommendation) and the Chicken Carciofi. Both were fantastic. No room for desert and plenty of leftovers. All in all, outside of the city this is the best Italian food you'll find anywhere. Easily accessible as it's right on Route 1 close to 495 and 95.
(4)Scott S.
Enjoyed a Tuesday night, without the crowds, and just settled in for a relaxing meal and was not disappointed. Seated in a quiet section, we savored the calamari app, and the fresh warm breads. I've avoided veal for 20 years but just had to pull the trigger here and, although I felt a bit guilty, the flavors and textures were worth the wait. The service was relaxed but not evasive. The prices are reasonable and you get a sense of the family owned pride of ownership. Go ahead, put your fancy pants on and treat your out of town guests to a superb meal without the pretenses of some of the Federal Hill 'bistros'. Its worth the drive up Rt. 1. And go ahead and valet park the Prius- Sitting in a big red banquette, you can squint and kinda envision the Rat Pack livin' it up across the dining room.
(4)Mrs. Debbie D.
My husband and I went to Luciano's Restaurant on Valentine's Day 2010 The food was incredible, the service was incredible. Amazing, so clean, beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Eric G.
We knew what this place was about before we even sat down. Lots of show, little substance. There are a few clues that shatter the image of "Fine Italian Cuisine" - The photos of sports figures and other minor celebrities on the wall. And there's a photo of somebody's kid at Disneyworld. WTF? Does this tell you, OH BOY you're in for a delicious dinner? - The place seats at least 200 people. How much attention do you think your food is getting? - Check out the cars in the parking lot. Shiny Oldsmoblies, Buicks, Caddys, Chryslers. Have you ever seen those cars in the parking lot of a good restaurant? Nope. - SMARMY owner. He's creepy. Gives you the whole regal act, the attitude, the up-sell sales pitch for specials. He embodies everything about the place. There is no shortage of good Italian restaurants that don't need to boast. These guys have the "Royal Stick of Pride" shoved way, WAY, up their ass. The food and wine are satisfactory. 3 stars, but everything else drags it down. Did I mention the bar sucks?
(2)Margarita F.
I live near by and ate at this restaurant more then once. The food is great if you like Italian kitchen all together. I was surprised myself that there is no smell of good food when you walk into the restaurant. I like places where you walk in and can smell good food cooking and being served. Makes me want to stay and order - this is definitely not the case here. It is very nice local place though. Not because there aren't any other places to go around here, but because if you are local and come there more then once they remember you and recognize as their regular customer - I like this personal attention touch. The bar was good in my opinion, but I only asked for martinis and they were made perfect. Everything I tried there was delicious. Their desserts are very good. The place is full even on weekdays. I highly recommend it.
(5)Kevin D.
I am a big fan of Luciano's. Ask to sit at one of Marty's tables.
(5)Cheryl R.
We went there for our anniversary. The music was playing on the other side of the wall and it was grating for both of us, so we asked to be moved and there was a flurry of wait staff and mgrs who moved us; that part was good and a big difference. Our first waiter was telling us what was on the menu that wasn't listed and suddenly he was called away by his boss; he must have stayed too long at our table to explain the menu or something. it was strange. The worst part was the FOOD. I ordered a salmon dish and it was plain as could be, tasteless. This was our 2nd time there and this will be the last for a special occasion. we enjoyed the 1st time and were given gratis appetizers ,etc because they knew it was our anniversary, but economy hurts there too and this time they did wish us a H. A. but no gratis anything, just cold bread and tasteless food. maybe just a bad night?
(2)Mike S. ..
Eric, You took the words right out of my mouth. The place stinks just like it's owner!
(1)jeff b.
We went to Lucianos' fro my sister's birthday. The food was just OK, in-fact mine was served cold and had to go back, my sister's had to remade as well. The server was not attentive. The ambiance is nice and they comped dessert and coffee because of our poor meal experience, so at least they tried. Not really worth the money.. Sorry, but I won't go back.
(2)Aunt J.
excellent service. delicious italian food. over the top opulent atmosphere. i wish i lived closer, i'd go as often as i could.
(5)Ryan H.
Your paying for the atmosphere when you go to Luciano's. If you want a great steak, go to Providence to Flemings or Capital Grille. If you want great Italiano go to Mezzaterano or Sienna. If you want an elegant evening out in Wrentham go to Luciano's. Sure you'll overpay and you could do better at Skipjacks, Davios, or 28 a few miles north at Patriot place, but if you don't want to leave Wrentham, this is the best you're gonna get.
(3)David T.
I love the place, always a great meal. One of my favorites..
(5)Stellina M.
Fancy, big Italian restaurant in wrentham, very well worth a ride there or after a game at Gillet Stadium. Service is impeccable and the owner is usually there to greet you like in the most respectable restaurants in Italy. The food is really good, expect great pastas and risottos. Also very good wine list. I strongly suggest you make a reservation, expecially on week ends.
(4)Dory M.
My husband took me here for my birthday, referred by his boss who loves this place. I was not disappointed, everything was amazing, the atmosphere, food (portabello napoleans, stuffed lobster, lobster stuffed veal) service, music. Expensive so I would only go on special occasions.
(5)Damian R.
Are you serious? people consider this Italian food?... I think you need more than an italian name and a couple of italian relatives to call a place "Italian". The place needs a good cleaning and more ventilation so the smell of fish goes away. My food was just ok, I could not really taste my dish since they tossed a whole can of tomato paste on it. The green beans were floating in melted butter. The other dishes were ok. Prices I guess for what you get are really high. I suggest people NOT order anything from the "specials," which are a huge SCAM (I wonder if Mass, have any regulation for these kind of people). 37 dollars for a piece of overcooked swordfish? No, thanks. There are tons of places where you can go for a good quality product and this restaurant certainly is not one of those. If you want to spend over 200 dollars for a regular 4 person lunch, in this place ...NOT WORTH IT.
(2)Elliott L.
The food at Lucianos is 4 out of 5 stars and sometimes 5 out of 5. Service has always been impeccable.....however......We were a party of 14 and we were there to celebrate a retirement. We had our own room and things got off to a good start. A server poured wine for everyone and we were a happy little group. That was the high point of our experience. After taking our food orders the server came back with our salads about 10 minutes later, 3 salads at a time despite the fact that there were other servers apparently doing nothing since we were virtually the only ones in the restaurant, save for a small christening party in another room. About 20 minutes later the meals started coming out. That whole procedure probably took another 20 minutes and by the time the last meal was served, which was actually to the wife of the retiree, most of us had just about finished eating. Her pasta was served by itself and about 15 minutes later her order was served. To top it off she ordered her sauce on the side. Naturally it was poured on instead which just added to her frustration. Nobody ever came back to pour more wine or water. The wine was on another table and my son did the pouring for the whole table since no server came to do it or ask if anything was needed. The matre d came in and apologized for how the meal was served and offered us free coffee. Wow. Thanks. I hope all groups aren't served the way we were. I truly enjoy Lucianos and will go back but I can't recommend having a group function there. Maybe it was just an off day for the service but it spoiled a very special day for the person who retired.
(2)Jim N.
Had our first visit to Luciano's this week and it was a great experience! Very prompt seating, nicely appointed dining area, attentive service, good food & drink, good coffee....what's not to like? At our table, escargo, salads, several wines, veal, cannelloni, chicken parm & salmon; all were excellent. The sauces were outstanding; the veal was the best I've had in years. Excellent overall experience!
(4)Joseph D.
Update: This is the best lunch bargain in the area if you can deal with the senior citizen crowd. The entre-sized portions are served for lunch at lunch menu prices. Freshly baked cinnamon roles are thrown in as well.
(4)John M.
I have had a dozen of so business lunches here over the years, only one time for dinner, so my review is based off of lunch also having just been there this past week. Luciano's is a great restaurant judged solely on the cuisine. It is true authentic Italian dining and you don't have to travel to the north end or pay for parking to enjoy it, which is very nice. The owner is always strolling around asking people how they enjoyed their meal and obviously takes great pride in his establishment. The decor is a little odd with all the sports memorabilia and food, boxed cakes and bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar lining the walls of the main dining room. Luciano's is pretty pricey for lunch, an entree can run you up to 25 dollars and apps are 10-15 dollars. On my recent visit, we started with caprese salad which was very generous with probably 8 or 10 slices of tomato covered with fresh mozzarella. They add raw sliced sweet onion which is different for this dish, but it works nicely. We also had the stuffed mushrooms which were delicious, filled a seafood puree and covered with melted mozzarella and a hollandaise sauce. Sounds odd, but works wonderfully! For entrees both myself and guest had a special of grilled chicken stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella and lobster which was served over risotto. It was delicious except the lobster ended up being a little dry and chewy. The risotto was amazing as it always is on their menu. I deduct one star for the service which always seems terribly slow at Luciano's. If you're going for lunch be prepared to set aside a few hours, things seem to move pretty slow after your seated. Great food, expensive but chock full of flavor and authenticity.
(4)Punam D.
Came here today. It's a lovely old-school Italian restaurant, surprisingly roomy, and extremely reminiscent of the restaurants you would see in the Godfather films. The staff run a very efficient and busy operation; we were not left waiting, and there is no shortage of people to assist you. Our server was very helpful and had a great sense of humour. As for the food, as soon as we arrived, we had a plate of focaccia and cinnamon rolls placed on the table. They were really very good. We were given the Sunday lunch menu, but were also able to order off the a la carte menu. I was really pleased with this flexibility. As it was lunch, we skipped the starter and I had papardella bolognese, with my companion having the cannelloni bolognese. This was tasty, and the server indulged me with some crushed chilli to make it spicier. The wine was good. The place was packed with an assortment of people; elderly couples who looked like it was their regular haunt, families with three generations seated at the table, and groups of friends. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, and the staff were interacting well, and contributing to the convivial atmosphere. All in all, a good, solid, italian dining experience, and I will definitely revisit.
(3)Lucy F.
Lucianos, as always, was fantastic this weekend. Every entree, meal and dessert was incredible and I had to stop myself from eating too much! I'm also pretty sure the Patriots were coming in to eat as we were leaving. The only problem with Lucianos is that they know how good they are and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the parking lot isn't big enough so you're forced to valet (it is free, but you have to have cash on hand for tip). My party also didn't arrive together and the hostesses were not too pleased with us because of a name mixup. All was fine once we were seated as our waiter was awesome and the ladies up front joked about the mix-up on our way out.
(4)Michelle S.
We happened upon Luciano's by accident one day while doing some shopping and decided to give it a try. We figured it was just your basic neighborhood Italian restaurant but when we got there, we became quite nervous as there were Valet Parking signs out, some very nice cars and quite the entrance to get in. Since we'd been shopping all day, we weren't expecting on dining at a super fancy place and simply had jeans, sweatshirts and tennis shoes on. We realized we were really under-dressed for the place but I'd called ahead to see if there was a wait and since there wasn't decided that we'd give it a shot to see if they'd seat us. We were a bit uncomfortable as we were out of place dress wise but we were seated none-the-less. The parking lot is huge and it seemed like we got the last spot so we couldn't imagine that there wasn't a wait but the restaurant itself is enormous. Once we got settled, we flipped several pages of the menu while munching on the home-made bread and foccacia. Everything looked incredible. We started with the beef tenderloin carpaccio as we'd seen the beef dry-aging in the window as we were seated. It was excellent. It wasn't your typical carpaccio topped with balsamic but had a house-made mustard sauce which went well with the tender beef slices. My partner had the Rigatoni Aragosta Carbonara which was rigatoni (tube pasta) with carbonara sauce (cream, peas, mushrooms and smokey ham) and lobster meat. It was incredible. I had the Fusilloni Arrabiata which was fusilli pasta (spirals) in a spicy tomato sauce with shrimp, baby calamari and scallops. I thought that the sauce could've been a tad bit spicier but it was fantastic anyway. If you love, love, love pasta, you HAVE to go to Luciano's. I will be back.
(5)Neil B.
Last night, I had the best calamari of my life. AND I'M FROM RI!!! Everything was really excellent, including the service and atmosphere. I had the bracciole special, which didn't quite live up to my expectations, but I will definitely be back. Only 20 minutes from Providence.
(4)Craig L.
I'm embarrassed that after all of these years, I never bothered to write a review on this quality establishment. It was always a given that Luciano's was the safe haven for those in search of quality Italian cuisine. Luciano's is a gem. Just beginning with Signore Canova's history should be enough to draw one in. Look it up. One cannot be anything but impressed. But, let's get beyond history. There is not a restaurant north of Atwells Ave. that dares to come close to the quality Italian cuisine that one will experience here. Luciano's is the ONE RESTAURANT north of Providence that one can rely upon for a quality meal, service, entertainment, etc. Tonight, Sep 22,2012, I had the Fusillone Arrabiatta, while my wife had the Seafood Fra Diavolo. Both dishes were as good as it gets. Our servers, a husband and wife team were excellent; Daniella and Nelsis; I apologize for spelling. We could not have been made feel more welcome. As is customary, Luciano makes certain that he greets each and every table, ensuring that a quality evening will be had by all. After dinner, my wife and I repaired to the lounge, where we engaged quality co-patrons and experienced a wonderful evening. Kudos to Nelsis, Daniella, and support staff for our meal. Additional kudos to Kathy and Rich in the lounge. It is a small wonder that these names that I have mentioned can measure their tenure of years served in double-digits. In our experienced opinion, no one can possibly leave Luciano's feeling that they have been deprived of a quality dining and social experience.
(5)Michelle C.
Went on a Tuesday night, and although the dining room was pretty empty, our party of 5 was sat directly in front of the server's station... so our background music for the evening was the clanging (is that a word?) of dishes and silverware... whatever, it happens. Bro had an AMAZING lobster ravioli app stuffed with ricotta and asparagus. Entrees were good as well, traditional Italian fare, I had a version of chicken picatta. It has a different name, which I can not remember at this moment... it was pretty much chicken picatta, only the chicken was battered with egg or something... it was very light. Huge also, ended up taking more than half of it home. My family's entrees were also yummy . All of our entrees were served with a mesclun salad, with a delish balsamic dressing. It was thick, and a little sweet. Different, but very good. I usually order creme brulee if I see it on any menu, but I opted for profiteroles filled with Chantilly cream, "dusted" with chocolate. I thought this would be a nice, light dessert. I was wrong... the three profiteroles were smothered in a thick chocolate sauce. Although they were not large in size, the five of us could not finish the order. WAY too rich... Good overall, HUGE menu (pasta, veal, chicken, steaks, seafood, etc....) a little pricey for the area -considering it's RT 1, next to a truck stop- Closed on Mondays...
(3)Jim H.
Very nice staff, good food, little pricey but not crazy. Excellent quality. Read the menu carefully and ask questions as their options are complex.
(3)Bethany B.
I have been to Luciano's quite a few times and have never had a bad experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is very nice. Definitely highly recommend giving Luciano's a try!!!
(5)Mike D.
I attended Luciano's on a saturday night. The place was packed, and even though I had a reservation, I did have to wait a while in their rather extended lounge area. The food and service was excellent. One weird thing was that when the waitress was reciting the specials for the night, there were just so many that when she had finished, I didn't remember the first one! There were two things that detracted from my experience there. First was parking. Lot was full, and valet was the only choice left. I opted to park at the shady motel next door. Second, the murals in the restaurant were just plain weird. And third, the restaurant was quite loud. It was hard to have a conversation when you're hearing the person at the table next to you boast about how they have a thousand followers on YouTube! Overall, the place is somewhere I would eat again, although not on a busy night.
(4)Mrs. Debbie D.
My husband and I went to Luciano's Restaurant on Valentine's Day 2010 The food was incredible, the service was incredible. Amazing, so clean, beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Gina S.
Yummy! My husband and I went this past Saturday night to celebrate an anniversary. We had a great meal! We started with the prosciutto wrapped mozz...YUM! Even the rustic bread and focaccia they brought out in the beginning was super tasty with the olive oil/cheese/herb mixture they pair with it. For our mains I had the Baked stuffed shrimp with a baked potato on the side and he had one of the specials..Beef Braciole...both very good. His was the winner though, super flavorful served with nice homemade pasta on the side. There was enough to take home for lunch the next day. Our entrees also started with a garden salad...the dressing ( italian) was very good..almost sweet tasting. To end our dining experience we went all out and split the chocolate mouse with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for dessert..this was VERY good. Mousse can really go either way, and this was as it should be ..silky, rich and very chocolaty. Overall we had a great experience at Luciano's and will be dining here again for a special occasion :)
(4)Heidi M.
Ok I am giving this four stars because the food is amazing and the service fantastic. I would have given it five stars - however I got a reservation on a Sat evening at 5.30PM (only time available, as was Valentines day weekend). I was catching up with an old friend and when 7PM rolled around they actually pretty much kicked us out and asked us to go to the lounge as they needed the table. I thought that was very un-classy! They were super nice about it and gave us dessert and might have bought us a round in the lounge (didn't stay and check) but they made the mistake of overbooking tables so they were then rushing us out. I would still go again, and just get a later reservation I guess! My waiter was SO awesome and I still gave him a big tip - wasn't his fault! He felt REALLY bad as well!
(4)Christine P.
We've been a few times and while I will say I believe the bathrooms and inside are becoming a bit run down, the food still is and always has been, excellent. The Carbonara Arragosta (Lobster) was incredible and seriously delicious. We enjoyed everything we ate that evening and will certainly be back.
(4)Matthew B.
Well, judging by the other reviews - some love it; some hate it. Me? I was there for a group business dinner. Extensive menu, and wine list. A good selection of wines in the 30-50$ range. Service was good. I had a stuffed veal chop (lobster/prosciutto/mozzarell). Portions were good size. Preparation was good, but not outstanding. Not a 5-star italian place, but everybody seemed to enjoy their meal. Pricey - not sure i'd pick it on my own dime, but can't say i didn't enjoy the meal.
(3)K S.
Luciano's is good Italian food, especially for the area. It isn't as good as what you would get if you hoof it to Providence, but it is passable. It is a bit pricey, but I always had excellent service and delicious food. I no longer live in the area, and it isn't good enough that I would go there from Providence, but if you are in the Wrentham area and want a nice Italian meal, it's worth a whirl, though it is a little dressy.
(3)Ryan J.
Trust me, I'm a huge fan of Luciano's, I tell everyone its my favorite. The last two times I've been (Feb. 2012 & April 2012), it has been average to say the least. The host with the glasses is rude and doesn't really care about customer seating requests. This last time I went, I brought my wife for her birthday with 2 other couples that have not been there. Two of us ordered the filet and lobster. Both said the same thing. "Filet looked okay, but we cut into it, was completely dry inside." I'm pretty sure they precook the filets and then just reheat them to "order", because the color was good, but bone dry inside. Lobster casserole was just four ritz crackers crumbled over canned lobster and half a stick of butter. $55 for this? I won't go back for a while. I'd rather go to Davio's or Capital Grille for those prices. Drinks are incredibly expensive too. 6 people=$440 without wine.
(2)Winnie K.
I haven't been at Luciano's in a long time and let me tell you, the food is still delicious from when I used to go there 9 years ago. I celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary there back in May 08 and had nochantly told the waitress it was our first wedding anniversary (not looking for anything free) but she saw how goofy we were just hactually making it to a year and after dinner she had surprised us with a chocolate cake & ice cream with 2 forks and said it was compliments from her. I was so surprised and happy!! The veal & seafood dishes were out of this world!!
(5)Gina P.
A great place to go for a special occasion. Luciano takes you to your table, and yes, speaks in his Italian accent, but it's still nice to see an owner care enough about his restaurant and talk to his patrons. He kept calling our server "Susie" instead of "Rosie" which was on her nametag, but other than that, he was great. Rosie was awesome! She gave great suggestions, and knew the menu the way that a good server should. We had the complimentary bread (two different kinds), calamari, salad, and I had a delicious filet with huge tender chunks of lobster meat, asparagas and a delicious combination of sauces. I also had the cream puffs for desert. Everything was amazing! My compliments to the bartender as well! I certainly couldn't afford to go here on a regular basis, but I'll tell you, if I could, I WOULD. The whole evening at Luciano's was superb!
(5)Keith L.
Best Italian around. Map is wrong by the way. Located on Highway 1 south of Patriots Place just before I-495.
(5)Chris X.
Luciano's in my opinion is the best Italian restaurant in the burbs. I've eaten at Federal Hill in Providence and the North End in Boston several times. While the food was good there too, it definitely was no better than Luciano's in my opinion. Plus, the parking hassles aren't as bad as those areas. My only knock on Luciano's is I don't find the waiters and waitresses to be the most friendly people in the world. But that's not always the case to be fair. Just depends who you get. The wine list is great and the Carbonara pasta is crazy good. It's pricey, but not as expensive as say the Capital Grille in Providence or Fleming's in Boston.
(5)Tinkerbell T.
I came in here one night after a long day of shopping at the Wrentham Village Outlets. Perfect end to a perfect day. From the outside, this place looks like they should be in Las Vegas or something. I mean, they had a valet guy and I think I saw a fake palm tree. The inside was huge, but we didn't get to see the whole place because we went straight to the bar. The bartender was super nice, which was good because we were his only customers (big Sox game on that night). We has some delish cheese and crackers and garlic bread, evoo and tomato that they just GIVE to you. So yummy! I got the Pasta e Fagioli; it was OK. My mom got the wedge salad, which was soooo good. Dressing was perfect. Wish I got that... For our entree, we split the Chilean sea bass special. The portions were huge even after they split the dish onto two plates. The fish itself was amazing, just lightly pan seared and the vegetables julienne were light, crispy and paired well with the garlic ginger sauce. However, the "risotto" was not risotto and I was hugely disappointed. Just some Uncle Ben's Rice probably. The red wine recommended by the bartender was great. If it hadn't been for the risotto being all effed up, I would totally have given this place 5 stars. I will def come back next time I'm in town, I just won't order the risotto. I ain't no sucka.
(4)T M.
Best Italian food around. Just like being in the North End. We had a hard time deciding between steak (Delmonico with 12 years aged balsamic) and Italian. The waiter was great and actually brought out the steak. He explained that the cuts that night weren't the best he's seen so he suggested going the other route. We started with a couple of espresso martinis at the bar. Quality was average and they were smaller than normal, but still ok. Got seated and had some wine (very good) and the Melanzana Ripiene (eggplant pan-fried and rolled with Italian ham and ricotta baked with San Marzano sauce). As good as it gets. After a very good salad we went with the Chicken Bococcini (per the waiter's recommendation) and the Chicken Carciofi. Both were fantastic. No room for desert and plenty of leftovers. All in all, outside of the city this is the best Italian food you'll find anywhere. Easily accessible as it's right on Route 1 close to 495 and 95.
(4)Scott S.
Enjoyed a Tuesday night, without the crowds, and just settled in for a relaxing meal and was not disappointed. Seated in a quiet section, we savored the calamari app, and the fresh warm breads. I've avoided veal for 20 years but just had to pull the trigger here and, although I felt a bit guilty, the flavors and textures were worth the wait. The service was relaxed but not evasive. The prices are reasonable and you get a sense of the family owned pride of ownership. Go ahead, put your fancy pants on and treat your out of town guests to a superb meal without the pretenses of some of the Federal Hill 'bistros'. Its worth the drive up Rt. 1. And go ahead and valet park the Prius- Sitting in a big red banquette, you can squint and kinda envision the Rat Pack livin' it up across the dining room.
(4)Eric G.
We knew what this place was about before we even sat down. Lots of show, little substance. There are a few clues that shatter the image of "Fine Italian Cuisine" - The photos of sports figures and other minor celebrities on the wall. And there's a photo of somebody's kid at Disneyworld. WTF? Does this tell you, OH BOY you're in for a delicious dinner? - The place seats at least 200 people. How much attention do you think your food is getting? - Check out the cars in the parking lot. Shiny Oldsmoblies, Buicks, Caddys, Chryslers. Have you ever seen those cars in the parking lot of a good restaurant? Nope. - SMARMY owner. He's creepy. Gives you the whole regal act, the attitude, the up-sell sales pitch for specials. He embodies everything about the place. There is no shortage of good Italian restaurants that don't need to boast. These guys have the "Royal Stick of Pride" shoved way, WAY, up their ass. The food and wine are satisfactory. 3 stars, but everything else drags it down. Did I mention the bar sucks?
(2)Margarita F.
I live near by and ate at this restaurant more then once. The food is great if you like Italian kitchen all together. I was surprised myself that there is no smell of good food when you walk into the restaurant. I like places where you walk in and can smell good food cooking and being served. Makes me want to stay and order - this is definitely not the case here. It is very nice local place though. Not because there aren't any other places to go around here, but because if you are local and come there more then once they remember you and recognize as their regular customer - I like this personal attention touch. The bar was good in my opinion, but I only asked for martinis and they were made perfect. Everything I tried there was delicious. Their desserts are very good. The place is full even on weekdays. I highly recommend it.
(5)Kevin D.
I am a big fan of Luciano's. Ask to sit at one of Marty's tables.
(5)Cheryl R.
We went there for our anniversary. The music was playing on the other side of the wall and it was grating for both of us, so we asked to be moved and there was a flurry of wait staff and mgrs who moved us; that part was good and a big difference. Our first waiter was telling us what was on the menu that wasn't listed and suddenly he was called away by his boss; he must have stayed too long at our table to explain the menu or something. it was strange. The worst part was the FOOD. I ordered a salmon dish and it was plain as could be, tasteless. This was our 2nd time there and this will be the last for a special occasion. we enjoyed the 1st time and were given gratis appetizers ,etc because they knew it was our anniversary, but economy hurts there too and this time they did wish us a H. A. but no gratis anything, just cold bread and tasteless food. maybe just a bad night?
(2)Mike S. ..
Eric, You took the words right out of my mouth. The place stinks just like it's owner!
(1)jeff b.
We went to Lucianos' fro my sister's birthday. The food was just OK, in-fact mine was served cold and had to go back, my sister's had to remade as well. The server was not attentive. The ambiance is nice and they comped dessert and coffee because of our poor meal experience, so at least they tried. Not really worth the money.. Sorry, but I won't go back.
(2)Aunt J.
excellent service. delicious italian food. over the top opulent atmosphere. i wish i lived closer, i'd go as often as i could.
(5)Ryan H.
Your paying for the atmosphere when you go to Luciano's. If you want a great steak, go to Providence to Flemings or Capital Grille. If you want great Italiano go to Mezzaterano or Sienna. If you want an elegant evening out in Wrentham go to Luciano's. Sure you'll overpay and you could do better at Skipjacks, Davios, or 28 a few miles north at Patriot place, but if you don't want to leave Wrentham, this is the best you're gonna get.
(3)David T.
I love the place, always a great meal. One of my favorites..
(5)Stellina M.
Fancy, big Italian restaurant in wrentham, very well worth a ride there or after a game at Gillet Stadium. Service is impeccable and the owner is usually there to greet you like in the most respectable restaurants in Italy. The food is really good, expect great pastas and risottos. Also very good wine list. I strongly suggest you make a reservation, expecially on week ends.
(4)Michael S.
had the steak delmonico and it was pretty tasty. Good service. Place seemed to be full of white haired regulars... i heard my waiter calling out to them all by their first names. There is no beer on tap here which sucks but they had St. Pauli dark in the bottle which is good. Also, only one toilet and no urinal in the mens room i used ..i had to wait for a guy to finish taking an italian food dump before i could pee.
(4)Kayla S.
Great food, great price, great ambiance! Restaurant is very classy, but not overly chi-chi, so it's perfect for a casual lunch.
(5)Heather K.
I go out to eat a lot! This restaurant was unbelievable! Customer service was unlike anything I've ever experienced! Amazing! Absolutely loved it!
(5)Paul R.
I think one of the hidden jewels at Luciano's is their great lunch specials. I like to take my teenagers out to eat at nicer restaurants, but dinner time is hard with all of their activities ( and can break the bank ! ). We had a lazy Saturday - so we dressed up a bit and went for lunch. The lunch specials run between 10 and 12 and were huge and delicious, We started with the focaccia bread ( very good ) and the cinnamon rolls ( good - but odd ). We all had house salads to start, the house italian dressing is very good. We ordered the cannelonni bolognese - I htough it a bit odd that the filling was just ground meat, no cheese, sau
(4)Paul W.
Always a good bet. Food well done, high quality great friendly service and for the few times I've been there - they remember you! I have seen at least 50 meals go out to my tables at different times - never a complaint! I'd say "Try anything that interest you" You won't be disappointed. Even though it is pricey you will probably take half home. Great Steaks and Seafood.
(4)Alan V.
Everything we had was very tasty. Service was perfect. Very classy atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.
(4)Michael W.
For Classic Italian food you won't find a better meal between Boston and Providence. We had a family birthday party here with13 guests and the food was outstanding. Our servers were just perfect and the place was immaculate and tastefully appointed. The penne alla vodka was a large portion of great pasta. The steaks were great and the veal dishes our group had were perfectly prepared!!! Outstanding restaurant!
(4)Suzanne T.
I went here with my father and daughter. The food was absolutely amazing. The service is great and the waiter we had was very attentive. I had chicken fettucini Alfredo and a salad. Both were just top notch. My daughter had steak and French fries. Steak was cooked exactly how she wanted it and the fries were cooked well. Split tiramisu with my dad for dessert and it was probably the best I've ever had. I can't wait to go back here!
(5)philbert p.
Might be the best restaurant south of Norwood on Route 1. Competitors are Tavolino and Skipjack's at Patriot Place. Food is what I call "Frank Sinatra Italian".... lots of red sauce, spectacular, huge meatballs, crusty and crunchy outside, tender and juicy inside, with thick tomato/garlic puree.... veal specials with lobster sauce, fat T-bone chops that Don Draper would be proud of, white clams over linguine, that kind of thing. Absolute artistry when it comes to pounding meat flat, rolling it into tubes with vegetables and cheese, then serving it in pastry-like slices. Is this "authentic Italian", in the sense of what you'd get at a genuine enoteca in southern Italy? Definitely not. Is it delicious? absolutely. The service can be a bit uneven at times, but brusqueness/rudeness is more common than incompetence, which I am personally okay with. If the server knows the menu, the orders are accurate, and drinks are re-filled promptly, that matters a lot more to me than whether I am called "sir" and given a big smile.
(5)Liisa H.
One of our favorite places to go. The food is authentic Italian with incredible steaks and prime rib. The service is always amazing and Craig, our waiter was especially knowledgable, attentive and memorable during our last visit. We had a wonderful lunch after completing the Pan Mass Challenge.
(5)Kalimah N.
I had my daughter's sweet 16 dinner here and was very pleased how everything turned out. You have very little interaction with the function manager; she will basically ask what you want logistics wise and take it from there which seems a bit on the controlling side which the person who recommended the place also said she felt when she dealt with her as she had hosted a baby shower here. I did convey the little details that mattered to her. I understand she probably has done this a long time but people do want to be heard )or at least feel they are being heard or have some say) when they are planning a function. We had a group of about 30 and everyone enjoyed their selves; we could not believe how large the children's chicken finger plates were. I would choose this place again for a special event/small function.
(5)Jeff A.
Where's the bread? We went to Luciano's to celebrate my wife's birthday on 12/11. We had 12:00 lunch reservations for four and were greeted and seated promptly. Luciano's is our favorite occasion restaurant. The usual lunch menu was replaced with the "Holiday Lunch" menu. In other words, half the selections at twice the price. After all, it is a business. We ordered our drinks and our starters. When the server came to take our meal order, I mentioned that we had not received our bread basket. The bread is homemade and especially good and the other tables had it. She looked startled, went to check on it and came back to say we would have bread fresh from the oven shortly. Our meals arrived and we ate them. Still no bread basket. A table next to us was seated and fresh bread was brought to them right away. When the server returned I made her aware that we never received our bread. She went away with a disguisted look and returned with two styrofoam boxes of bread to go. Not exactly what we expected from such a nice place. The server never apologized for the mixup and was clearly annoyed by my request. Excuse me but isn't it the server's job to ensure their customers have what they need? Or am I expecting too much? The meals were excellent. Unfortunately, the service was not.
(2)Ryan L.
My fiancee and I went to Luciano's last night. The atmosphere was nice - good ambience, nice dark setup. Everyone we were seated around were dressed business casual (as were we), except for a family of 4 seated next to us who were behaving strangely and dressed in sweatpants. Except for that oddity this is a rather romantic place to go. The service was great - the gentleman who seated us was very nice, and the wait staff (both the person taking our order and the gentleman refilling water) were very prompt, attentive and helpful. I felt like our waiter gave us enough time to oursevles, but was also there when we needed him. Food was good. We started off with the arincini, which were two large fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese and peas. I've heard others say that they had prosciutto in theirs, but it wasn't in ours (and this was a special briefly described orally, so we didn't know what to expect). They were very good - the peas were a nice touch to make it taste a little more fresh in spite of it being fried food! As others have stated the table also gets two kind of bread, a delicious crusty sourdough and a foccacia with a kind of tomato bruschetta on top. Both were excellent. In addition, our meals came with salads. They were standard and we both got the peppercorn dressing. Salads were good, dressing was delicious, but man oh man were they liberal with the pour! My fiancee couldn't get more than a couple bites in before she had to give it up. I would strongly, strongly recommend ordering dressing on the side. For my entree I got the Cotoletta di Vitello alla Parmigian (translation: veal parm). This was a huge, delicious cut of veal that comes with a side of ziti and sauce. The veal was rather tender and cooked nicely. My fiancee got the Pollo Rossini. She liked hers a lot, although the description on the menu reads that it includes ham, but there was no ham on her meal. She was okay with that because she can be picky about ham (can't be fatty, needs to be thinly cut), but it's worth mentioning. My only criticism is I think the tomato sauce is a little sweet. However, they have plenty of dishes that don't involve their San Marzano tomato sauce, so this won't stop me from coming back. For the record, my fiancee thought the sauce was fine. The topper of the night was when they surprised us with a complimentary piece of tiramisu. When I made my reservation I had indicated it was our reservation if they could do something for us... didn't indicate anything in particular. This was really nice of them and a great way to end the night after the horrible blizzard we all went through. Overall, great atmosphere, wonderful service (especially honoring our anniversary), and very good food. Would recommend and will return. The only thing stopping me from giving it the full 5 stars is the missing ham, the extra dressing on the salad, and that I wasn't crazy about their sauce.
(4)Mike A.
I went with high expectations, which were absolutely met. Food was better than most of the places I've been in the North End. Service was outstanding. The atmosphere is wonderful. Get there!
(5)Matthew C.
I will not belabor the point, since others have expressed much more eloquently that this is a fine restaurant. I have only been here once to meet my son who was traveling through the area and believe me I searched long and hard to find anything anywhere near as good as this before settling on it. I was not disappointed and as has been said in several reviews there isn't much choice anyway. Next time I am in Wrentham you can bet this will be my choice.
(5)Kathi L.
This is our favorite restaurant, there is not a finer one anywhere. Luciano's is filled with old world charm and of the highest quality ingredients. Every meal here is a class act and you will not walk away hungry or disappointed.
(5)Jennifer B.
This is a great place to go with your significant other for a special occasion or for a surprise night out. They recommend business casual, but they allowed our party of four to wear jeans. Though I love my friends, the atmosphere is more appropriate for couples. My entree was delicious--stuffed chicken. I didn't want the risotto so the waiter recommended it over spinach. It complemented the chicken perfectly. They served 2 types of endless bread to the table: sour dough and a type of bread that tasted like baked pizza without sauce. Both were good, accompanied by oil, and free :) Tiramisu crowned the evening. It was drizzled by chocolate syrup and soaked in rum that awakened the senses without being overpowering. I have 2 criticisms that prevented a 5. Though the waiter was charismatic and knew each dish inside and out, there were times he neglected the group. He'd attend to our table, disappear for a bit, and then make his way over. By the end of the evening, we were very ready to go. Tip:Have your card ready as soon as the check comes. Lastly, the dipping oil had too much of a particular herb in it. I'm not sure what it was. It wasn't terrible, but it was noticeable. Overall, this place was very good. So, if you're in the market for a special night out, you may want to try this place :)
(4)Marietta M.
I celebrated my birthday with my family on Saturday evening. We felt so welcome from the moment we were greeted by the Valet, the Hostess, our Wait Staff ..the Dining Room Manager and then Mr. Luciano..the evening just got better and better. The food is exceptional along with the service. OMG the Bread is the best! I selected a Strawberry Shortcake for my birthday cake..real whipped cream and light as a feather. Delicious! Thank you Mr. Luciano and staff for making my birthday a really special night.
(5)Lisa M.
Amazingly authentic and delicious Italian fare. There's no need to go to the North End, just come to Luciano's. Had the Shrimp Luciano, Grand Marnier shrimp w/ homemade cappellini in a cream sauce. Blew my mind! Pasta was freshly homemade, shrimp was tender, not overcooked, and so flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount to coat the pasta and wasn't too rich. Loved it so much, we came back the next day and brought family w/ us. Everyone had great meals, cannelloni, veal chop, veal stuffed w/ mozzarella w/ a sage & wine sauce, gnocci... It's a large restaurant w/ traditional decor, but is just enough and doesn't cross to the cheesy side. Our waiter, Robert, was awesome and the owner came around to check on tables, including us. Prices are higher for dinner, but inline w/ North End. The lunch prices are amazingly low, so enjoy it for lunch if you're on a budget. Why go to Chili's when you can get gourmet for the same price?
(5)Richard S.
I can't say that I have any major complaints but I also am not sure I'd go back. The restaurant is huge, the tables are packed in, and the ambiance is brightly lit and noisy. Definitely no romance or coziness. I ordered a veal dish that, while the sauce had good flavor, had two big chinks of meat that were a bit tough and bland. The portions were large, but the service and the plating had a feel of an assembly line process. Their "live music" in the lounge was one guy with a keyboard. Again, nothing bad, but not my idea of 4 or 5 stars when it comes to a nice dinner out.
(3)Matthew H.
The atmosphere here is very familial, with a sprawling dining room that spans several very large rooms far into the back of the building. The low ceilings make you feel like you're in a small restaurant until you start shuffling your way to the back. The waitress was probably the most unimpressive part of the experience. She struck me as a townie who just didn't care that much about her job. Not that she was bad or messed anything up, just not what I'd expect at the price point. My appetizer was incredible (Prosciutto wrapped Mozzarella) but the meal was just ok (Pollo Alla Cacciatore). Overall I was satisfied when we left (portions were huge) but when compared with similar priced restaurants in the city I just can't see it as a great value.
(3)Snot N.
We have been going to Luciano's for the past five years. The food has always been wonderful. The ambiance of the different rooms goes from romantic to a large room with live music. We have had a few dinners there with 10-12 people and the service has always been above average. When we are in the mood for fine Italian dinning, Luciano's usually trumps the idea of trying someplace new. July 2012 - Down graded from 5 to 4 stars after last visit. Seated by a man who basically looked us up and down then tried to seat us in front of the speaker of the guy who always plays there. Then gave us crap because we wanted to move in virtually empty room. Okay - one time thing, bald guy is a prick. Second our waitress must have missed the pickup because my steak was cold. No longer on the top of my list.
(4)Paul S.
Can any good thing come out of Wrentham, food wise? Well, It brought me back about a dozen times since this past June. Luciano's is located right on Route 1 in Wrentham. I think someone already termed it as an Oasis in the desert in terms of finding a great Restaurant and I would agree with that statement. Authentic Italian fare here with good portions and great flavor. The pappardelle bolognese($20) rocks as does the "16 ounce all natural, center-cut White Marble Farms premium pork chop grilled and served with apple sauce($25)." Flavors on both of these choices are money! One of my favorites is the Pollo e Salsiccia!- Juicy chicken breast with italian sausage resting in good serving of rich and cheesy fettucini alfredo - awe yea! You will pay North End price but with much better food quality and no charge for parking. The servers are professional and attentive, and our server always remembered what we ordered the past, love that! We enjoy eating in the lounge because that's where "Johnny T" performs each Friday and Saturday. Johnny T has got it going on with his solo performing. He plays 4 to 5 instruments in the course of the evening from his Keyboard to the harmonica to the sax, alto-sax and flute! He brings you the hits of Sinatra,Bennett, Billy Joel and can swing over to Lou Rawls and Stevie Wonder - I mean, this man's gift is amazing. People will get up and dance on the tiny dance floor at the back of the lounge. Johnny will take requests, but you should tip him if you request, because, that's just the right thing to do if you put a demand on someone's gifting. I could write alot more here about Luciano's, but I will keep it short and sweet. Luciano - the owner, will pace around during the evening and say hi to his patrons, and I can see the people appreciate that. Nice place Luciano - Big Pauly is a fan. I highly recommend Luciano's to all who live South of Boston if you are looking for the whole package deal from product quality, professional service and great entertainment. This is a home run dining experience in my book!!
(5)A. J.
My husband and I went to Luciano's this past week for the first time. The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We did not have a reservation but had no problem walking right in on a Tuesday evening. As far as value, it's not cheap, but for dinner for two, with drinks and dessert, it was under $100. And worth every penny! Like the previous review, our waiter was Kevin and he was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend and will definitely go back soon!
(5)Jeff M.
What happened, Lucianos? You used to be so delicious and deserving of your reputation. Now you're food and service are just lame. Before I get to the food, I have to say that our waiter was humorless and truly unimpressive. Every last order and request seemed insurmountable to him...including "can I take a look at the drink menu?" Apparently not - he just wanted to play 20 questions to figure what I wanted to drink rather than just giving me the drink menu. The rest of our questions were met with "Uh, I guess." Things as crazy as "can I get more bread?" Now the food - mind you, me and everyone with me are not food snobs. We all like good food (and have had great food at Lucianos). However: The house salad was more like a Balsamic soup with salad veggies in it. Every sauce was flat, spare, and underwhelming on: -Gamberi e Scallop Alla Luciano -Pollo & Gamberi Alla Tuscano -Cotoletta di Vitello Alla Parmigian -Cotoletta di Pollo Alla Parmigian Dessert-wise, we got Creme Brulee (decent), Molten Lava Cake (solid), and Tiramasu (decent - but covered in a chocolate drizzle that tastes like Hershey's syrup). Luciano's: Whatever you changed, change it back. Are you skimping on ingredients or preparation to save money while still trading on Luciano's reputation? Did we just happen to order the five lamest dishes on the menu? People comparing it to the North End are right - it's exactly like the North End in that it's overpriced and over-rated. Sad when you're paying $40+ a person and yearning for the hearty quality of the Olive Garden.
(2)Liz C.
First time at Luciano's, with a group of friends. Definitely, old school charm. It's all about the customer service here. From the hostess to the person offering lemon for your water, everyone was there to make you feel special. I commented on the large vase full of gorgeous tomatoes that I was told came from a local farm. Our waiter, Kevin was funny, personable and knew the menu inside and out. We were greeted by Luciano himself during dinner. The food was typical Italian fare, but fresh and flavorful. The bread was delicious and warm. The porkchop special was fantastic! The ambiance was relatively quiet and romantic, a mood set by the lighting and the warm tone colors in the decor. I can see why there is usually a line out the door when you drive by. It's worth the trip just to see what it's like to go to a restaurant that makes it their goal to be sure you enjoyed your evening!
(5)TinoX T.
Aweosme,Delicious PLace,Clean and Nice. LOve it i'm a Big Fan
(5)Deanna A.
Amazing food and wonderful service! We've been to Lucianos many times and have always had a great experience.
(5)TheFatMan M.
This place makes the fat man happy. The veal Luciano may indeed be the best thing I have ever eaten. Wish it were closer to me as I'd go there more often
(5)Joe T.
Chicken park and tornado was ok. Nothing spectactular
(2)Cat M.
Below average food that is incredibly overpriced. I had the sole special which I'm pretty sure they swapped out for cod. It was swimming in a very acidic sauce. The risotto was so overcooked that it was just one big glutinous mass. The salad was also over-dressed. Other people in our party had dry overcooked beef. The service was also very slow. We won't be back.
(2)Susan S.
Three stars because of the atmosphere. The waiter was knowledgeable and sweet he kept taking our silverware.. wth?? The fish special was out and it was only 6:30. The 'rice balls' special and the vodka penne were tasteless. Beefsteak tomato appetizer could have been better... to much balsamic, smaller tomatoes were mushy... FIRST TIME here... have always wanted to try since moving from Maryland two years ago. We'll go back but only because I'm a sucker for those 1/2 moon booths in the bar. Owner is very nice and seemed to be everywhere which is as it should be. We did not complain... this time. Overheard the table next to us relay their unhappiness regarding their own issues with the need for more taste. Hmmmmmm..... Oh.. CANDLE smell was nice but there were too many of the 'scented' candles lit which might affect taste of the food?
(3)John D.
Solid Italian restaurant. Nice room layout so it doesn't feel like a large restaurant. Has a similar feel to Ken's steak house.
(4)Kelli D.
We had heard good things about Luciano's and were excited to try it out. Boy were we disappointed! We arrived at 6:55 for our 7pm reservation and were told they were running behind. Totally fine with us, we went to the bar for a drink. I asked for a cocktail menu, which I learned they don't have. Then I asked for a wine list, to which I learned they only have a list of bottles, not a list of wines by the glass. OK...weird. We liked the old school ambiance in the lounge and they had a guy playing music which was nice. We were seated around 7:15 and were immediately greeted and told the specials. They also brought a nice focaccia bread with tomatoes and garlic as well as some other bread with a seasoned dipping sauce. For an app we got the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. Holy crap was the prosciutto salty. It also came with roasted peppers, artichokes and stuffed peppers which were good. Our entrees were served with a house salad which was absolutely drenched in dressing. Make sure to ask for the dressing on the side! It's here I should mention how slow the service was. I finished my wine from the bar and sat with an empty wine glass for a long time. By the time we were served our entrees it was close to 8:45. We weren't in a rush, but an hour and a half before you get your entree is ridiculous. About the entree - I got the veal saltimbocca, my fiancé got the cannelloni bolognese. The veal was the most unappetizing plate I had ever seen. Again, swimming in sauce. My fiancé said the cannelloni was OK, nothing special. By the time the waiter came to collect our plates we decided to order coffee and dessert. He brought over the menu and we sat with them for 20 minutes. After waiting that long we said forget it and skipped dessert. We probably wouldn't have gotten it until 10 at the rate they were going! I'm sure there are some fantastic meals on that menu, but we did not order them. We will probably give it one more shot to see if they were just having an off night.
(3)Joseph K.
No high end steakhouses around here. Someone at work recommended them for steak. I did the NY Strip. Very very good and fulfilled by urge. Still, Typical of non-steakhouses, it was a little over cooked but not much. If you like your meat med rare. I would go with rare. If it's too pink for you then they can always heat it up. Did not try dessert. Looking at nearby tables, they look massive and build for at least two to share. Next time I will try the Italian food but would return for steak as well (just adjust the doneness)
(4)Kristina A.
I'll keep this concise - Complimentary Valet Parking - Knowledge and friendly waiter -Perfect timing for our food ( We took much longer to eat our apps but the waiter knew to wait until we were done to order our entree) -Their Penne Alla Vodka is a gift from God - Wine was an extra 35 than its normal price but maybe that's normal? - Generous portions that make a great next day lunch
(5)Chaya B.
Amazing! Old world ambiance, welcoming and excellent service. Marissa our server if I could give more stars I would. Had the swordfish, cooked to perfection. Portion size huge, Enjoyed for lunch the next day. Looking forward to going back.
(5)R J.
I don't know what the hype about his place is.... I have been numerous times and it just average food for outrageous prices. I've had the scampi, which was kind of tasteless, the baked cod which was no different than any other baked scrod I've had, and the filet mignon, which was probably the best thing I've had there. Honestly, the only thing I would go back for is the dessert sorbet. If I were you, I would spend my mother somewhere else that has better food and lower prices!
(2)Jon S.
I went here for the first time a few weeks ago. I must say it was worth it. This place is much better than a lot of the restaurants in the North End or Federal Hill. I had the veal sorrentino which was unbelievable. All the apps were tremendous and the service was very good.
(5)Julia R.
My favorite restaurant in the area! Worth every penny! The focaccia bread is to die for! The steak melts in your mouth, fresh pasta, great seafood! All of my special occasions are here for sure. Ask for Marty as your server he was funny and knows the menu! Going for my birthday in 2 weeks!
(5)Rachel W.
First time dining at Luciano's this evening for a birthday dinner. We started with the scallops casino for an appetizer which was delicious!!! For my entree, I ordered the seafood casserole which was also excellent. Great service, very unique Italian atmosphere which is not typical of most restaurants these days. I joked about my wine glass being "never ending" because our server was on top of keeping everyone's drink full :-) I would love to go back soon!!!
(5)Rebecca P.
Food was delicious but service was poor. We came with a party of 8 and it took 1.5 hours for the meals to come out. One persons meal was brought out and we uncomfortably waited another 10-15 minutes for everyone else's food. Even when it came out, most meals were not hot. Disappointing considering this is seen as a "fancy" restaurant. Substitutions weren't made but after waiting so long for dinner none of us relayed these comments to the waiter because we were so hungry/tired. The food wasn't worth the wait but it was delicious.
(3)Jillian D.
The food is always good along with the service the waiters do an amazing job the decor is a little outdated but the food makes up for that
(5)Marcia S.
Food is OK. They are pretentious! If you are truly classy, a waiter doesn't blow his nose, handle the tissue while talking to a guest, nor cough into his hand!! This man handled our plates, our oil & vinegar bottles, our drink glasses, our requested extra silverware - if we don't get sick it'll be a miracle!
(3)kevin m.
One and done at this place. Anyone who says this food rivals Boston or Providence italian restaurants needs a psych exam.Italian bread was crusty outside soft inside. Salad was unappealing with one little grape tomato and a bland look. Entrees of veal sorrentino and penna ala vodka were tasteless and we left over 2/3 of each plate uneaten. Side dish of grilled eggplant ? and some other veggies were oily and also tasteless. Not cheap price wise for dinners and drink. We got plenty of intestional gas later that night from the 1/3 of the dinner we ate.
(1)Robin B.
My 96 year old Nana took the family here tonight and it was wonderful. The food, ambiance and wine selection were fantastic but the gem of the evening was our server Yana. She made everything perfect. I don't think I would come back unless I knew she would be part of the evening. Thank you Luciano for helping us create such a lovely memory.
(5)Janelle H.
Went there for my a nice birthday dinner and couldn't of made a better choice! Our waitress was excellent and very attentive. My filet was amazing and cooked the perfection. The veal tbone topped with lobster meat my boyfriend ordered was also excellent. Perfect place for a special occasion or when you just want a great dinner.
(5)Sungeeta A.
Nice atmosphere, good service, average food. I was quite impressed with the size of this place - with a huge parking lot I didn't think I would need to use the complimentary valet service, but there was not one spot open. When I got inside I could see why - Luciano's is one of the largest restaurants I've seen! It was packed too! Definitely make reservations. The menu is extensive and the list of specials is incredibly long. There were at least 5 appetizer and main course specials, which were recited by our waitress perfectly. While I was impressed by her skills I couldn't remember half of them. A printed list of the specials would have been very helpful. I ended up choosing the pappardelle bolognese, as they claimed their pasta is made fresh daily and there's nothing I love more than fresh pappardelle. Unfortunately, this definitely didn't taste fresh. What's worse is the pasta was mushy and the sauce was bland. I'm not picky but this dish was disappointing. My friend got the ravioli, which was definitely better. I'd be hard pressed to come back to this restaurant, though.
(3)Audrey M.
Yummy yummy! Been here once before. Went here for the birthday on the 6th. Has the lobster ravioli as a meal. OUTSTANDING!! And my boyfriend had some seafood plate. From the bread that comes with the meal to the drinks.. Everything was amazing!! The waiter was nice.. Young, attractive but kind of Jersey Shore like. Haha! He knew his stuff though.. When listing all the specials it's kind of awkward sitting there watching him trying to remember all of the items for 5mins listing it all. I say just have a pretty little menu for the specials and educate the staff if a customer asked you a question about an item they can THEN explain it to you.
(5)Kathleen C.
A well-trained and informed wait staff will pour your water and arrive with lemons without having to ask for them. You will then be served a fabulous bread selection, though they serve butter, you will need to ask for an olive oil mixture. Their wine list is excellent and the food is as well. I have never had a disappointing meal and have eaten there many times. A very nice atmosphere, with lovely white tablecloths and napkins. It has a classic, traditional feel.
(5)Neil G.
My wife and I had recently celebrated her 70th birthday at Luciano's. I had made her a surprise party with 43 guests. The Riveria Room, where it was held, was beautiful, the servers were great as well as the bartender (open bar) but there was one major problem, the food was horrible. We had ordered a buffet which included items such as Sliced Prime Rib, Seafood Casserole, Rigatoni Zingara and Chicken Francaise. I'm sorry to say the prime rib looked like mystery meat which was "smothered" or should I say drowned in gravy. The only dish that I'd consider passible was the Chicken Francaise, it was very tasty. Everything else looked like it had been prepared for a fraternity party. None of the guests had any idea as to what they were looking at and there weren't any staff nearby to help. The management could have labeled the chaffing dishes with descriptive cards. We've eaten a number of times at Luciano's but it was in the dining room not a function room. On many occasions we would drive from Framingham to Wrentham for what we'd always considered to be a superb meal. It seems as if they have different chefs and kitchen staff for the function rooms. It's too bad.
(2)Chip C.
Had the stuffed veal chop cordon bleu . Fabulous meal! Always great service. Can't wait till next trip and another visit to Luciano's!
(5)Wendy S.
Old fashioned Italian atmosphere with white tablecloths and flowers. Service very good, food very good as well. Reminds me of Twin Oaks in Cranston, RI. I had the swordfish special and it was excellent and fresh. One thing I found annoying; the amount of nightly specials was ridiculous. If you have 6-7 specials- please print them down. Having the server list them all and then you forget the first ones....and having them on a daily sheet would also list the cost. I will definitively go back. Loved the bread, but the tomato pizza like bread lacked flavor. Better than any Italian restaurant in the area!
(4)Rich S.
My spouse and I have been to Luciano's several times over the past couple of years. We really enjoy the food and generally save a trip to this restaurant for a special occasion. Tonight was a belated celebration of my wife's birthday. We typically make reservations, but we had not thought to do so today. When we called today to see about any availability for tonight we were told that we could dine at either 4:30pm or 8pm, and neither of those choices seemed very good. We decided that we would just walk in and see if we got lucky. When we arrived at 5:15pm, the hostess told us that she could seat us at 8:30pm. When we said that really wouldn't work for us, the hostess told us that we were welcome to try to find a seat at the bar. A second hostess laughed a bit and told us "good luck." We were a little surprised at their behavior as the folks at the door at Luciano's are usually a little more polite and welcoming than these two young girls. Despite this slightly rocky start, we walked into the bar and were happy to see that there was an empty table there waiting for us. It turned out to be a great experience! Angie was our waitress, and she provided us with the best, most attentive service that we have ever received at the restaurant. She really made our night! I did not catch the bartender's name, but he was great as well and checked on us several times. He also greeted several other guests by name and did a nice job of making everyone feel welcomed. All of the food was great (calamari, salad, chicken and veal parmigiana, as well as desert). All of our food was brought out promptly, and Angie and the bartender checked on us frequently to be sure that we had everything we needed.
(4)Ed B.
Awesome service, fast and friendly, from Kathy, for dinner at the bar. Great, dark and cool atmosphere. The food was all delicious. Starting with fresh warm bread, then to a Caprese salad (this had onions on top which we had not seen before), chicken parmesan with ziti and finally, molten chocolate cake. Fantastic across the board. Good little wine list too. We will be back!!!!!
(5)Lynne B.
Superb service to our party of seven excellent food from appetizer to desert the only issue was the filet was called for medium and it was served rare otherwise we all thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic atmosphere and outstanding service the owner even came by twice which was a nice touch
(5)Cee C.
This place is one of my favorite Italian places. Nice ambiance, food is good, and the service is good. The host was sort of a creep, but, hey whatever it was amusing.
(4)Wendy H.
The food is excellent. Our waiter, Frank, was amazing; making wonderful suggestions for a member of our party who had dietary restrictions. It was a fabulous experience.
(5)Private P.
My husband and I took my father out for his birthday last night and unfortunately we should have picked another restaurant. It was such a disappointing night and I'm frustrated we spent so much money on a lousy dinner experience. The night started off fine with fresh bread brought to the table and water poured for us. Our waitress approached our table a few minutes after sitting down to let us know she would be with us shortly. A few minutes later she came and took our drink order, and said she would be back in a minute to take our food order as we were still reviewing the menu. 10 minutes later she finally came back to our table. She had 2 other larger tables she was serving and clearly her focus was on them because that's where the bigger tip money was. We were very annoyed that it took 10 minutes for her to come back for us to place our food order. A few minutes after ordering, I ran out of water. Again, 10 minutes later and the guy with our water or our waitress never showed up for a refill. We were able to finally track her down and get more water. Our food came out and my fish was good, so was my dad's fettucini alfredo. However my side of mashed potatoes had both hot and cold spots in it (microwave?) and my husband said the chicken in his pasta dish was extremely dry. He had to soak it in the sauce in order to eat it. We once again were third fiddle to our waitress' other tables and it took forever to get the check from her. Then, after waiting to have my card run for 10 minutes, I finally flagged down one of the manager's and asked him to do it. In summary, our waitress was nice (when we saw her), but extremely inattentive. We felt like we were an afterthought throughout our dinner, the service was terrible. I most likely will not return for a very long time due to this.
(2)Tiffany P.
So good! Amazing service, overly delicious food, strong drinks, great atmosphere. I'd highly recommend it and can't wait to return!!
(5)Joao R.
We were treated like royalty however the food is just ok. For the price, we (3 of us) were a little disappointed with the food.
(3)Davy C.
This is absolutely our favorite place. We have been regulars for 13 years and it never disappoints. The food is fresh and flavorful and the menu caters to a variety of tastes. You can get veal parmesan, filet mignon, cioppino or homemade pasta. There is always a long list of great specials and Luciano's veal chop is always my favorite. The service is always superb and spot on. This place is really busy on Friday and Saturday nights so it is always a good idea to make a reservation on Wednesday or Thursday of that same week.
(5)Dana S.
Excellent restaurant. Service was impeccable as they had both a server and a what seemed like our own personal wine pourer. We were never left looking for anything. Great menu choices and a decent wine list. Specials went on for days. My husband ordered a special squid ink pasta with all types of seafood; it was HUGE and quite tasty. I ordered the tortellini and the pasta was definitely fresh, mixed with bits of proscuitto in a tomato cream sauce that wasn't too heavy. We shared a bottle of wine with another couple and it was more than a pleasant date night. Would come back for sure.
(4)Lily S.
Quite possibly the only nice thing about Wrentham. I came here with my mom on a Sunday afternoon after some rather disappointing shopping at the outlets. The place was surprisingly busy for 3 oclock in the afternoon. We were sat promptly, our glasses filled, and were given a plate of ciabatta-ish bread with tomatoes on top, as well as 2 cinabuns? The bread and tomato combo was great especially since the tomatoes were fresh and ripe and sprinkled with some spices. The only downside is if you dont eat fast, the bread gets soggy. Neither mom nor I tried the cinabuns so i cant comment on that. Our server was really nice and as soon as i said sav blanc he suggested Oyster Bay which is my fave so bonus points for him. I stuck mainly to appetizers--caprese salad (yum! served with thinly sliced and lightly pickled onions), prosciutto wrapped mozzarella (super yum! served with even more awesome cheese stuffed into peppers with a bit of pickled artichoke), and a side of meat balls (decent...not the best meat or sauce though). My mom had the gamberi ripieni al forno. soooo good! fresh jumbo shrimp over a bed of what i'd call thanksgiving seafood stuffing. Also served with a side of risotto and sweet potato mash (not our thing so no comment). I dont have that much risotto experience, this one was basically the equivalent of this rice concoction i make that sounds super gross but is actually like the best comfort food EVER. rice + ranch + cheese= jizz in your pants. Im not kidding. Sounds gross but try it, it will blow your mind. Anyway, this is what that risotto reminded me of. Happy Lily. The decor is pretty nice. White table cloths, linen napkins, enough silver ware and back servers to fill up your water etc. The booths were a little faded though and could use some sprucing up. Ample space to house large parties. Our dinner was pretty quiet with the exception of some outbursts from a larger party sitting in the adjacent part of the dining room. overall a quality experience.
(4)Diane H.
We were planning on going there for our anniversary dinner last Saturday night. When we called about reservations they said they may close due to weather, a snow storm was coming. 10 points right there for putting staff safety before $$$$ . They were open and we went for the first time ever. What a wonderful meal we had. We were seated right away. We had looked online and decided on our meal choices before we got there, When I looked for my choice ,I did not see it. The server said that that no longer had that dish so I looked again at the menu when she stopped me to say that it was no problem they would make it for me anyway! Now keep in mind, I just said bummer..... no compliant in the least! it happens. I think she went way beyond and the food was wonderful. We had the leftovers for lunch the next day and it was just as yummy! Our servers name was Xicmara (I think I spelt it right) She was a joy and did not miss a beat! We will be back! oh, one more thing, we both cook so find it hard to go out and get a good meal in this area. Our new Fav.! Thank you for a wonderful night!
(5)Danielle K.
I really cant say a bad thing about this place! As soon as you pull in, there is a complimentary valet service. That alone just sets the night off right. There are a few different rooms to sit in, all with a different ambiance. I think the lighting is perfect and the noise level is right on regardless of where you sit. The menu is pretty extensive. Some people may find it overwhelming, but i love options. I actually prefer to try the specials when I can. They are creative and I cant say I've had a bad experience yet. The focaccia bread melts in your mouth and is another one of my favorite parts about Lucianos. The service is also spot on. You can tell every server is an experienced server and actually know a lot about the dishes. They dont read off of a little card, but memorize every detail. I also appreciate how they take the time to ask about the occasion and where you live...its minor but goes far in my book. If you get Craig or Kevin, you will be overly satisfied with your service. Your drinks will never be empty :) The owner, Mr Luciano (I assume) will walk around talk to patrons, and sit down if there is a spare seat. Ive seen him send over free desserts or glasses of wine to patrons...maybe one day I'll be the lucky one! My personal favorite is the Meatball and Polenta appetizer. You think the meatball is amazing until you try the side of homemade ricotta with it. That could be a meal in itself. The desserts are encased on your way out. Although I have never tried one, I can only imagine how good they must be. They all look incredible, but I am not one to save room for dessert! Overall, Lucianos is an all time favorite. Any time I have out of town friends, this is where we go. Any special occasion, Lucianos is our go-to spot.
(5)Kris T.
Been here a few times and it's always good. Good Italian cuisine always prepared well. Very knowledgable wait staff. Old school decor, feels like I'm in a scene from Good Fellas.
(4)Jack N.
Last night we had another excellent meal at Luciano's. Sadly the service was not in step. When two people spend $180.00 for dinner and gratuities, you'd like your waiter to pretend it wasn't such an effort to be there...OK, maybe a bad night or troubles on the home front, but dining out is an escape for the diners and it's quality is diminished by a haughty and apathetic waiter.
(4)Jennifer S.
First, the food was amazing. Love the food!!! But the service was horrible. I brought some clients ( Revolution Soccer player's) and they must have spent several 100 but the waitress was rude and very quick with us. One of the players had a gluten allergy and when he would ask a question she would be very quick and extremely rude. We addressed the issue upon leaving and the manager just said he would speak with her but he should have offered us desert or dinner next time, especially with all the money spent. I will not bring clients with me again. If I ever were seated in that womans section, I would leave. She was that bad! Food was fantastic though...
(3)Tracy N.
Luciano's was once where we went as a family for many years for every special occasion. I love the classic Italian atmosphere, brings me back to my childhood and fond memories with Frank playing in the back ground. The food is great although I was shocked at the price of the specials and wish the prices were included in the servers description of the meals. My stuffed lobster was traditional and over $50. Service is always A+ but I was surprised my friend and I were seated by the service station when there were plenty of other seats. The noise took away from the experience. The martini's are the only portion you will find small. The deserts were just as good as our meals and we had left overs for lunch. The owner is a very nice man that visits with his tables and still takes pride in his establishment.
(4)Vincent T.
In this area, there aren't many top notch restaurants. You either gotta drive to Providence or Boston, but Luciano's is like the food oasis in a desert of casual fare. Now, for us, Luciano's is a real treat. It's usually a special occasion when we come here. Today, it was our 11th anniversary, and how apropos was it that the couple at the table next to us was celebrating their 49th. First things that come out are nice Italian crusty bread with infused oil, and a small foccacia. Both very tasty, and the crusty bread is definitely traditional old school Italian bread. We started out with a couple of appetizers: the arancini (Italian rice balls) and fried calamari. The calamari were done perfectly. Nice and tender with a light coating of batter, a few pepper rings, and a bit of cocktail sauce. Two nice sized rice balls came out on a bit of tomato sauce. The arancini were filled with cheese, peas, prosciutto. Very nice.. Then comes our two salads. Basic salads, but the kicker is the house dressing... It seems to be an Italian dressing, with a sweeter taste. Very nice. The only problem with the salad was that mine had a bit of iceberg heart, which is a culinary turn-off to me. For entrees, I had the beef braciola special over gnocchi. A braciola is a thin steak, rolled up with some sort of filling (there are variations on the filling, from bread crumbs to egg & salami. In this case Italian deli meats) and braised in the tomato sauce. Now my mom made this for me when I was a kid, and it's been almost 20 yrs since I've had one. This one didn't disappoint. Almost brought a tear to my eye while eating it. Tender beef, tasty tomato sauce, and nice fluffy gnocchi. My wife had the stuffed veal chop special with mashed potatoes. Stuffed with lobster, cheese, & prosciutto, and topped with a mushroom demi-glace. Cooked to perfection and generous with the filling. The second small thing I saw, was pre-grated parmesan cheese. Now, i'd presume it was grated by machine in the kitchen, but fresh grated by the waiter would be a nice touch. Now, Luciano's is not cheap. Expect dinner for two, with drinks, appetizers, & desserts to run well over $100. But you get five-star food and impeccable service. Our waiter (Kevin) was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. At Luciano's, you never EVER say "where's the waiter?". In addition, you often see Mr. Luciano Canova himself mingling with the guests. He makes sure, that your dining experience is top-notch.
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