Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

4.9

1196 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

If you are seeking not just a great meal, but a great dining experience, you need look no further than Luca’s Ristorante Somerset. Tucked away on Rt. 27 between Princeton and New Brunswick, Luca’s Somerset is an oasis of authentic regional Italian cuisine. Offering modern adaptations of traditional dishes from Ischia, here you can enjoy hand-cut ravioli stuffed with Chef Andrea’s latest mouth-watering combinations, a selection of fish entrees so fresh that they evoke the Mediterranean Sea, or a filet of such quality that it is paralleled only by the accoutrement that accompany it. Our dining room décor is uniquely Ischitana, and goes to show that here at Luca’s Somerset, we understand that the difference is in the details. When you are done with it all, take in the cozy setting with a delicious dessert made from scratch, and the perfect cup of locally micro-roasted espresso or cappuccino. So please, be our guest.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 297-7676
Website
http://www.lucasristorante.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Andrea Di Meglio
Catering
For catering please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com and contact within for your orders.
Private party facilities
For private events please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com for our event packages and contact within for booking

Location
2019 State Highway 27, Somerset, NJ 08873
Area
New Brunswick
Cross Street
Between New Brunswick and Princeton, Cozzens and Finnegans Ln
Parking details
Additional parking in rear
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Private Room, Takeaway

What 1,196 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Middlesex
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Best Food
Middlesex
Best Service
Middlesex
Best Ambience
Middlesex
Best Value
Middlesex
Good for special occasions
Middlesex
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luca's Ristorante in Somerset is a "hidden gem" offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with dishes inspired by the island of Ischia. Guests rave about the "creative menu," "fresh ingredients," and "outstanding service." Highlights include "unique meatballs," "delicious homemade pasta," and "phenomenal desserts." Perfect for a "romantic dinner" or special occasion.

1,196 Reviews

K
Katherine
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a wonderful experience at Luca’s Ristorante! Delicious food and amazing service!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants in the state for over a decade! Food is incredible and vibes are great.
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Joseph VIP
New York City79 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a creative and delicious meal at Luca’s! The seafood dishes are superb, and the overall experience is top-notch with fresh ingredients, great presentation, and excellent service. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food service and such a comfortable environment. Just delightful- Thank you Lucas......you never disappoint!!
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Gordon
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Very authentic Italian dishes and extremely generous portions. The bead basket is great. The bruchetta and calamari were top notch. Great service too. Worth the drive up from Princeton.
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Daniel
Washington DC26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Luca’s at least six or seven times. Each meal has been amazing, whether I have one of the pastas or pizzas. This restaurant is hands down the best combination of great food and great value that is here in NJ!
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Skanda
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing food and the service was out of this world.
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Frank VIP
New York City66 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food and the service were exceptional. From appetizer to dessert everything was delicious. One of our guests said “I rarely will take any food home from restaurants but I am certainly going to bring home whatever Oso Buco that I have left. It is really good”.
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Rick
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been celebrating Valentine Day here for years. The food and staff are always outstanding. The chef is a genius. From the bread basket to the desert to the fancy sparkling waters this place never disappoints. The lobster dish alone is worth a trip here.
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Mark
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A true dining experience. I went with a friend and his grandson for his 80th birthday. It was a Monday lunch, so there were very few people there. The service was impeccable, and the food was out of this world. From the bread, to the apps, to the entree. Their dessert special for the day was a pistachio tiramisu and it was something that I will never forget. Other reviewers comment on the prices, but if you want quality, freshness and a unique experience you should be willing to pay for it.
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FAQs

Luca's Ristorante of Somerset offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 297-7676.

Luca's Ristorante of Somerset is rated 4.9 stars by 1196 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

2019 State Highway 27, Somerset, NJ 08873

Additional information

Cross Street
Between New Brunswick and Princeton, Cozzens and Finnegans Ln
Area
New Brunswick
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Additional parking in rear
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrea Di Meglio
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Private Room, Takeaway

Website
http://www.lucasristorante.com/
Phone number
(732) 297-7676
Catering
For catering please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com and contact within for your orders.
Private party facilities
For private events please refer to our website, www.lucasristorante.com for our event packages and contact within for booking

Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

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