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| - I was excited to try Luca last week, since the menu sounded delicious and the other Yelp reviews were great. When I walked in, I was impressed by the stunning view of the flats and the downtown Cleveland high-rises, as well as with the modern decor. The servers were very friendly, and willing to answer questions. However, when it comes to the food, I was very underwhelmed. As an appetizer, I got a white bean soup, which was laking in white beans, and drenched in what tasted like supermarket-bought parmesan cheese. What bothered me the most about the soup was that it did not list cheese as an ingredient on the menu, but it certainly the main ingredient in there, whether intentionally or unintentionally! I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered an appetizer salad as my main course. I was beyond disappointed. I was given, an uncut, undressed head of lettuce, which is absolutely unacceptable given the price they are charging for it! On the menu, they listed raspberries, cheese, endives, and dressing, which were all absolutely minimal. And when I say minimal, I mean, four endive leaves, three to four small pieces of gorgonzola, and three or four raspberries, and a very light drizzle of dressing! The people I was with ordered two different kids of ossobuco, one veal and one wild boar. The portions were huge, and they tasted fine on there own, but tasting them one after the other, it was clear that they were using the same or extremely similar sauces on each, which in my opinion doesn't highlight the different flavors of the two kinds of meat, unfortunately. The wild boar ossobuco came with a side of pasta, which was overcooked and bland, which is unacceptable at an Italian restaurant and given its price range!
Overall, I feel that Luca had the potential to be a fantastic restaurant given its great location, view, and service, but its disappointing, lackluster food overrides the positives!
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