Luca

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🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

4.4

Luca serves high-end regional Italian cuisine with fresh handmade pastas and a cozy, rustic vibe in Capitol Hill.

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Experience fresh handmade pasta and regional Italian flavors at Luca, an upscale Capitol Hill spot known for cozy ambiance and refined cuisine.

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Luca offers an upscale Italian dining experience highlighted by fresh handmade pastas, a sophisticated wine list, and a cozy yet trendy atmosphere. Guests enjoy attentive service, a well-curated tasting menu, and a rustic Italian vibe perfect for special occasions or intimate dinners.

What's Included:

🍝 Regional Italian dishes with fresh handmade pasta

🍷 Extensive wine and cocktail selections

🔥 Cozy fireplace ambiance

🍰 Delicious dessert offerings

Important Information:

Reservations required and recommended for dinner

Free street parking available; paid lots nearby

Women-owned business

Outdoor seating available

Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restrooms

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📍 Local Insights

🍝 Try the Tasting Menu: First-timers rave that the tasting menu offers the perfect sampling of Luca’s best dishes and well-paced courses.

🔥 Cozy Fireplace Seating: Request a table near the fireplace for a warm, intimate meal especially on colder evenings.

🥂 Book Early for Weekends: Dinner reservations fill quickly Friday and Saturday nights due to popularity, so book weeks ahead.

🍷 Wine Pairings Worth It: Guests recommend trying the wine pairings despite higher markups; the curated selections complement the food beautifully.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Special occasions, date nights, Italian cuisine lovers

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Luca

711 Grant St

,

Denver

,

CO

80203

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Public Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews

Luca is highly praised for its fresh handmade pastas, flavorful regional Italian dishes, and warm, attentive service in a cozy yet upscale setting. Guests consistently love the burrata, mushroom fusilli, and braised short rib. Some note the wine pricing is steep and a few dishes may vary in flavor intensity, but overall the experience is well-regarded and worth the premium.

Last updated on

July 7, 2025

🍽️ Standout Dishes

Burrata, Mushroom Fusilli, Braised Short Rib, Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Focaccia, Bolognese, Gnocchetti, Octopus, Crab Gnocchi

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit Luca early weeknights for a quieter experience; weekends fill up fast—reserve in advance. Seasonal tasting menus are a standout.

♿️ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restrooms are available to accommodate guests with mobility needs.

🧑‍🍳 Reservation Policy

Reservations required; Dinner reservations recommended

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