Luce Restaurant & Enoteca

LUCE Restaurant & Enoteca is a a warm and friendly Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side, steps from Lincoln Center.

(212) 724-1400

2014 Broadway (Cross Streets between 68th and 69th streets)
New York, NY 10023 40.776061 -73.982036

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Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Midtown

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Hours:

Lunch Hours � Daily 11.30am - 4pm

Dinner hours � Monday - Thursday & Sunday 4pm - 11pm

........................ Friday & Saturday 4pm - 11.30pm

Brunch hours � Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Restaurant Special Features:

Casual Date Spot, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Brunch, Carry Out, Outdoor Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Seafood, Italian

What People Are Saying About Luce Restaurant & Enoteca

The Owner

Luce Restaurant & Enoteca

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Luce is a new Italian restaurant located on Manhattan's Upper West Side near Lincoln Center. Its menu & wine list, attractive location & experienced team offer an inviting fare right here in NYC. You will find Luce to be warm, friendly & engaging experience that you'll be tempted to repeat. All together a wonderful dining experience at very reasonable prices. Luce's proximity to Lincoln Center makes this a perfect spot for pre & post theater dining. Our terazzo on Broadway is a must try place for lunch, dinner, casual date or our popular weekend brunch. With a wide selection of Italian…

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Great atmosphere.”
  2. “went there Saturday night with my girlfriend and was impressed with not only the food, but the service was top notch and the atmosphere was wonderful.”
  3. “The friendly staff, and just the warm atmosphere in it, made the lunch quite enjoyable.”
  4. “We rally enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was good.”
  5. “Unique atmosphere”
  6. “hade delicios lunch , very nice service, love the atmosphere.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The desserts were delicious.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Great wines, wonderfull food, and great servie”
  2. “They really pay attention to the little things that make their food great and the waiter was very knowledgeable about wine pairings.”
food quality
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “They serve good food and great vine selection.”
  2. “delicious food!”
  3. “easy choice for good food and service”
  4. “The food is so good and the staff is lovely.”
  5. “The desserts were delicious.”
  6. “The quality of food is great.”
  7. “Great wines, wonderfull food, and great servie”
  8. “If you are hungry, want great food, and just feel like you are in the middle of a happening area and place, this is the spot.”
  9. “The food was excellent!”
  10. “Great food, affordable, clean and great service.”
  11. “We had a wonderful diner at Luce , the food was outstanding all around ,service was really good and friendly.”
  12. “Any restaurant that can't cook salmon to order is subpar.”
  13. “would recommend Luce to anyone looking for excellent food and service.”
  14. “The best italian food on Broadway”
  15. “overall think the food was delicious, we all had a good time.”
  16. “The food is AMAZING, and the staff is friendly.”
  17. “Friendly staffed and great food!”
  18. “went there Saturday night with my girlfriend and was impressed with not only the food, but the service was top notch and the atmosphere was wonderful.”
  19. “The Goat cheese salad with baby spinach was also outstanding.”
  20. “They really pay attention to the little things that make their food great and the waiter was very knowledgeable about wine pairings.”
  21. “They sat us quickly and the service was very helpful when choosing our meal.”
  22. “great place for good food”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They serve good food and great vine selection.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “We are so glad to find this great place whenever we go to Lincoln Center.”
  2. “If you are hungry, want great food, and just feel like you are in the middle of a happening area and place, this is the spot.”
  3. “great place for good food”
  4. “great place for diner”
  5. “great place!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “easy choice for good food and service”
  2. “They really pay attention to the little things that make their food great and the waiter was very knowledgeable about wine pairings.”
  3. “have recommended this restaurant to many people and I have yet to have anyone dissatisfied.”
  4. “Great food, affordable, clean and great service.”
  5. “We rally enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was good.”
  6. “We had a wonderful diner at Luce , the food was outstanding all around ,service was really good and friendly.”
  7. “went there Saturday night with my girlfriend and was impressed with not only the food, but the service was top notch and the atmosphere was wonderful.”
  8. “hade delicios lunch , very nice service, love the atmosphere.”
  9. “loved the lighting and the service!”
  10. “The Wine the server selected for us was great and the service was impeccable”
  11. “The food is so good and the staff is lovely.”
  12. “The food is AMAZING, and the staff is friendly.”
  13. “Service was very good too, waiters and menagers were very friendly every time.”
  14. “The friendly staff, and just the warm atmosphere in it, made the lunch quite enjoyable.”
  15. “They sat us quickly and the service was very helpful when choosing our meal.”
  16. “would recommend Luce to anyone looking for excellent food and service.”
  17. “We shared a nice bottle of Chardonnay which the waiter suggested.”
  18. “The service is great, as it is hard to find such service in a busy area.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Great neighborhood spot, but also worth a trip!”
  2. “Great food, affordable, clean and great service.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/20/11

A little pricey

by hoover8793 at Citysearch

The food was ok. Thought the prices were a little hight for pasta. It must be the NY rents that make places charge so much.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/08/11

Good food, not good service

by sag1125 at Citysearch

Been here a few times, as I live in the neighborhood. The food is pretty good, but I always get the same waiter who has an attitude. He didn't tell us about the special soup. When I asked of there was another soup besides what was on the menu, he then told me it was lentil soup. I asked what else was in it, but he didn't know and just said it was creamy. Creamy lentil soup? When I said I'd pass, he seemed annoyed that I didn't order an appetizer, though I did have a glass of wine. My friend did get an appetizer but no wine, and again, he seemed annoyed. Her salad came with the dressing on it, even though she asked for it on the side. Besides taking our order, the waiter did nothing else. He didn't serve the food, check to see if we were enjoying it, or clear the food. Another waiter brought the dessert menu. Bad attitude and sub-par service would definitely makes me not want to return. Too bad - I live across the street!

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/07/10

horrible restrauant!!!

by amandamay at Citysearch

i don"t recommend this place because the waiter took away my dessert before while i was eating it. And the owner asked us to hurry up and eat and that he needed the table for the next customers while my friends and i were still eating!!!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/06/10

do not recommend!!!!

by sandycohen at Citysearch

Glorified fast food joint!!!! if you want to have a eat a nice dinner and have a relaxing evening doing it do not go here!!! you will get none of the above!!!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/06/10

do not recommend

by sandycohen at Citysearch

THIS place is a glorified fast food joint they expect you to eat and run no time to swallow you food they need the table for the next customer!!!!! Just food for thought before you decide to take a mortgage out to eat dinner in a rush!!!!

oh and your drinks they just take them away..

The Details on Luce Restaurant & Enoteca

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • great wonderfull food
  • great place
  • great atmosphere
  • very knowledgeable waiter
  • great luce
  • great dessert
  • friendly staff
  • subpar restaurant
  • outstanding goat cheese salad
  • cool outside sidewalk cafe
  • very good italian vine
  • great wines
  • loved lighting
  • wonderful diner
  • amazing chicken sopreze
  • recommend highly
  • enjoyable environment
  • nice bottle
  • full tables
  • best italian
  • great quality
  • perfect servise
  • love delicios lunch
  • loved experince

Message from Luce Restaurant & Enoteca

  • Lunch, Brunch, Dinner
  • Pre & Post Theater
  • Casual Dates & Groups

Luce is a new Italian restaurant located on Manhattan's Upper West Side near Lincoln Center. Its menu & wine list, attractive location & experienced team offer an inviting fare right here in NYC. You will find Luce to be warm, friendly & engaging experience that you'll be tempted to repeat. All together a wonderful dining experience at very reasonable prices. Luce's proximity to Lincoln Center makes this a perfect spot for pre & post theater dining. Our terazzo on Broadway is a must try place for lunch, dinner, casual date or our popular weekend brunch. With a wide selection of Italian specialties from cured meats & cheeses, fresh salads, creative pastas and delicious fish & meat dishes Luce will be sure to please all palates. An extensive selection of wines at affordable prices also makes Luce the perfect spot for appetizers and drinks with friends. Please come visit us today.