Ristorante Luce

2987 Whitney Ave, Hamden
(203) 407-8000

Recent Reviews

Vivian Della Ratta

It was a very busy evening at Luce’s but it was no excuse for the food to be compromised. Zuppa de pece was loaded with frozen calamari and the sauce was generic. Used in all the recipes. The waiter was gracious. The atmosphere was very nice. The food was not acceptableI will return when it’s not so busy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Mikhail Voskov

excellent please. good food and good serves.

Nancy Q.

We were seated promptly at 7 pm party Of 4. Service was very slow , the calamari was good , the Panne cotte was not great. Entrees: Ahi Tuna was good , they ran out of filet mignon substituted a NY strip which was raw and very tough. Branzino was extremely fishy was not edible. Veal Parmigiana was chewy. Slow service ... waiter never came by to ask how our food was ... will not rush back

Jim Gormley

We were a party of 4 with a 7 pm reservation. We were seated promptly. Service was a little slow coming to take drink orders. Appetizers were Calamari and Panna Cotte . Apps were good . Ahi tuna entre was orderd and very good. They ran out of Filet Mignon so substituted NY Strip ( which was very tough and raw) Branzino was extremely fishy with way too many capers . Veal parm was also a little chewy. I have been here many times but this visit was disappointing to say the least

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana

Wayne Wallberg

A very pleasant, relaxed dinner. Food was good and well prepared. Service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Thomas Figlar

We are regular customers of Luce. Food is great, service is terrible. We came on Saturday and in the past, we were told for party of 2, reservations wern’t needed. Lisa(the owner) was horrible and spoke down to my wife. Terribly rude, As good as the food is, the way she spoke down to my wife who isn’t white was terrible.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Sonia Irizarry

Excellent food,

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sally G.

This is a mixed review. 4 of us went to dinner and 3 of my friends truly enjoyed their food. I ordered orrichette with sausage, broccoli rabe and garlic, olive oil and cannellini beans. I asked for extra garlic. What came out was incorrect with a red sauce. The waiter agreed and said he hit the wrong button. Everyone had been served. Then the meal came out.. it had a slight red sauce, which wasn't listed- and the waiter admitted that they put some tomato sauce in it and there were mostly small stems from the rabe. Sausage, it was somewhere? Extra garlic, no. I was expecting the oil/ garlic and basically a white sauce, but I am sure the beans added a little starch. But, with an incorrect meal and a late meal, I was hoping for some compensation? A dessert for the table? Take the meal off? A shot of limoncello? No sorry, or anything. So, with everyone's good votes I will probably give it another try.

Joni Beth R.

The food is always incredible and the wait staff are attentive and courteous. Great for an intimate dinner or large gathering. Good wine selection to pair with the food. Patio space is beautiful too.

Maureen Bokowski

Came here with a party of 7. We had a wonder waitress named Maria. She was very accommodating. We had a prefixed lunch what included our choice of an appetizer, salad, and entree. Just absolutely delicious food. Homemade bread. I had the chicken limonte, mashed potatoes, spinach, bread, salad, and appetizer was fried calamari. I can’t wait to come back again. Definitely a 5 star restaurant.Dietary restrictions: For gluten free pasta I believe it was an extra $4.00.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Marcucio

Oour waitress Maria was terrific - very friendly-- accomodating polite - attentive to details - my 75th party was great and she had alot to do with it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carol Buckheit

Luce hosted a private party of about 75 people for us on relatively short notice, and they delivered spectacularly. The service every step of the way was phenomenal, our guests raved about the food, and the exposed brick dining room with festive decorations was a lovely and cozy backdrop. Kudos to Paul and Edwin who coordinated the event. We will surely be back! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rich Fland

From the moment we walked in the experience was great! We were greeted with a friendly smile and seated. The service from there on was so friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and plentiful. We had the price fixe lunch plus dessert and a glass of wine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Arancini, Cannolis

TK 3

Great meal, amazing prices and amazing service. Maria B was an absolutely awesome server and a sweet person!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lava Cake, Mashed Potatoes, Bruschetta

John Rackiewicz

Dined here for the first time last night . Knowing that the owner is family with the owner of Bin 100 in Milford ,which is by by far my local favorite , I had some time to make a trip for my girlfriend's birthday dinner. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL.Beautiful ambiance,Best of the best server(Maria) and 11 out of 10 food deliciousness. If this place was closer by , It would be a regular for me. Do not hesitate to try this place, i am sure your socks will be rolling up and down if you appreciate fine dining.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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