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Luce Ristorante, Charlotte, NC

Luce Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2656 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
At Luce, you’ll fall in love with the relaxed elegance of this uptown restaurant tucked into the Truist Center Plaza. Luce is the perfect spot for any occasion for romantic dinners, family celebrations, or business dining. Our menu offers a broad range of seasonal, Italian cuisine including specialty salads, hand-made pasta, and fresh daily seafood and meats. Luce's beverage offerings complement the depth and breadth of the menu, from seasonally changing and skillfully made cocktails, to an impressive wine selection, with a focus on Italian wines, as well as European and American labels.

Whether you dine al fresco on our beautiful patio or under the stunning Murano chandelier in our intimate dining room, your dining experience will be unforgettable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 344-9222
  • Website
    http://www.conterestaurantgroup.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Bring the flavors of Northern Italy to your home, office or special venue.<br />Whether it’s a large reception or an intimate multi-course dinner Luce can take care of it all. Pick-up or delivery is available, delivery fee varies upon location. For more information or to place an order call 704.344.9222
  • Private party facilities
    Luce can comfortably accommodate eighty for a seated dinner and over one hundred for a cocktail event. We have a seasonal patio that can seat up to forty dinner guests and is the perfect venue for a summer evening cocktail reception. Luce is available for private parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, showers, and all of your special event needs.
  • Location
    214 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    North Tryon & 5th
  • Parking details
    Luce patrons can park in the Truist Tower parking deck. Entrances are located on 5th and 6th streets in between College &amp; Tryon. We offer two hours free parking validation M-F before 5pm, after 5pm; on weekends parking is free with Luce validation.
  • Public transit
    You can use the LYNX Light Rail Blue Line and get off on the CTC/Arena station and walk towards 5th street. Walk west on 5th, one block, to the Truist Tower located on the corner of 5th and College. Luce in located on the Tryon level of the Truist Tower in the courtyard.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Pasticceria

All selections $9.95

  • Cannoli

    Crispy pastry shells, sweet ricotta, shaved chocolate, crushed pistachios

    • Creme Brulee

      Vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, seasonal berries

      • Torta di Cioccolato

        Mousse, ganache, hazelnuts, crema

        • Tiramisu

          Lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone cream, shaved chocolate

          • Ricotta Cheesecake

            Served with a fresh berry compote

            • Gelato o Sorbet

              Made in house. Ask for daily flavors

              Vino e Liquore

              • Cockburn's Ruby PortUSD 10.00

                • Tawny Port 10yrUSD 14.00

                  • Tawny Port 20yrUSD 20.00

                    • Tawny Port 30yrUSD 30.00

                      • Tawny Port 40yrUSD 40.00

                        • LimoncelloUSD 11.00

                          • Vin SantoUSD 9.00

                            Caffe

                            • EspressoUSD 4.00

                              • CappucinoUSD 7.00

                                • MacchiatoUSD 4.50

                                  • Café LatteUSD 4.50

                                    • Café AmericanoUSD 4.50

                                      • CoffeeUSD 3.50

                                        Last updated: 8 June 2022

                                        What 2,656 people are saying

                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                        4.8
                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                        • 4.7Food
                                        • 4.7Service
                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                        • 4.6Value

                                        Noise • Moderate

                                        Loved For

                                        • Charlotte

                                          Romantic

                                        • Charlotte

                                          Italian

                                        • Charlotte

                                          Romantic

                                        • Charlotte

                                          Italian

                                        Review summary

                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                        Luce Ristorante offers a "consistently perfect" dining experience with "fabulous" Italian cuisine and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "excellent" wine list and the restaurant's ability to cater to gluten sensitivities. The intimate and quiet atmosphere makes it ideal for conversations, and it's a popular choice before shows at the Belk Theater.
                                        2,656 Reviews

                                        1. Xiaohua VIP

                                          Coastal Georgia15 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Pleasant atmosphere, great service, delicious food. The convenient validated parking is a plus.

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                                        2. SsSs

                                          Charlotte14 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          It was PHENOMENAL!! They accommodated my special needs with great care. (Thank you!) Their service was exceptional and the food... Oh my!! Our server said it was the best chicken parmesan in Charlotte and he was right! Juicy and absolutely delicious!! Everything we had was so good. We ate on the patio and it was just a perfect evening. We will be back!!

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                                        3. Gail

                                          Charlotte3 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          The Osso Buco was delicious, just like in Italy. Wait staff were wonderful, offering suggestions and ensuring the overall experience was perfect! Looking forward to dining at Luce again!

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                                        4. William VIP

                                          Charleston101 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 21 March 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          The food is consistently very good. The fish is always cooked perfectly. They are good about gluten sensitivity,

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                                        5. BrianK

                                          London7 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          Dined on 17 March 2025

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 3
                                          Classic Charlotte spot. Great service and the food was good.

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                                        6. ScottG VIP

                                          Hawaii16 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 13 March 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          One of the best Italian meals I have had in a long long time. Fabulous service and the quality of the food was exceptional.

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                                        7. Will VIP

                                          Charlotte134 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 1 March 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          This is a great place to go if you want a really nice dinner uptown charlotte before a show. The food is excellent and the service is the best. We love going here before a show at Belk theater

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                                        8. Kim VIP

                                          Charlotte22 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 1 March 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Impeccable service. Had a corner table with lots of privacy. Food and wine … delicious!

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                                        9. John

                                          Charlotte20 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 28 February 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Luce never disappoints! Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Uptown!

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                                        10. Joan VIP

                                          Charlotte14 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 28 February 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Luce is one of my favorite Charlotte restaurants. Food, service, ambiance, and especially low level noise, allows people to actually converse with people at the table, without feeling the need to shout.

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                                        FAQs

                                        Luce Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 344-9222.

                                        Luce Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2656 OpenTable diners.

                                        Luce Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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                                        Booked 11 times today
                                        Google Map for Luce Ristorante

                                        214 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

                                        Additional information

                                        • Cross Street
                                          North Tryon & 5th
                                        • Area
                                          Uptown
                                        • Hours of Operation
                                          Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                        • Price
                                          $31 to $50
                                        • Cuisines
                                          Italian
                                        • Dining style
                                          Casual Elegant
                                        • Dress code
                                          Business Casual
                                        • Parking details
                                          Luce patrons can park in the Truist Tower parking deck. Entrances are located on 5th and 6th streets in between College &amp; Tryon. We offer two hours free parking validation M-F before 5pm, after 5pm; on weekends parking is free with Luce validation.
                                        • Public transit
                                          You can use the LYNX Light Rail Blue Line and get off on the CTC/Arena station and walk towards 5th street. Walk west on 5th, one block, to the Truist Tower located on the corner of 5th and College. Luce in located on the Tryon level of the Truist Tower in the courtyard.
                                        • Payment Options
                                          AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                        • Additional
                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                        • Website
                                          http://www.conterestaurantgroup.com/
                                        • Phone number
                                          (704) 344-9222
                                        • Catering
                                          Bring the flavors of Northern Italy to your home, office or special venue.<br />Whether it’s a large reception or an intimate multi-course dinner Luce can take care of it all. Pick-up or delivery is available, delivery fee varies upon location. For more information or to place an order call 704.344.9222
                                        • Private party facilities
                                          Luce can comfortably accommodate eighty for a seated dinner and over one hundred for a cocktail event. We have a seasonal patio that can seat up to forty dinner guests and is the perfect venue for a summer evening cocktail reception. Luce is available for private parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, showers, and all of your special event needs.

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