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| - My wife and I came to Luca's with high expectations, but left somewhat disappointed after a meal that was lacking the flavor and zest that one should expect from a great Italian restaurant. We started with a bowl of their Infamous Calamari, which was delicious (but maybe a bit too spicy) and an order of their Mozzarella Ball Antipasti, which was tasty, but not quite as incredible as our server led us to believe.
For dinner, we shared a plate of Scaloppine di Aitellina alla Romana, a veal with prosciutto and sage in a mushroom and Prosecco pan sauce. The sauce was OK, but the veal itself was tough and lacking in flavor. We also shared a dish of Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, which was also somewhat disappointing, baked in a red sauce that could've used more zest. For dessert, we shared an Chocolate Torte that was tasty, but nothing to write home about.
The service was outstanding, and our waitress helped us select an excellent Italian blend for our meal. The atmosphere itself is wonderful - warm and intimate without being too stuffy -- and parking is conveniently available in a public lot across 4th Street. I really wanted to love this restaurant, but for the price (more than $150 before tip), it was decidedly underwhelming.
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