Luciano's Ristorante & Lounge/Rahway, NJ

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   Liz

   Las Vegas4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice place for dinner parking was a little challenging due to being on a Main Street
   

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   Volencia

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter Peter was amazing. He recommended the seared scallops and risotto based on my preference and it didn't disappoint.
   

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   Dominick

   New Jersey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Returned for Dinner and Luciano’s exceeded my expectations. Love the scallops and risotto
   

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   Katarzyna

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a delightful dinner with my sister at a new restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by how cozy and inviting the atmosphere was. The food was phenomenal, and the service was exceptionally attentive. I’m thrilled to have discovered that they offer brunch on Sundays, and I can’t wait to return with my sister after church to try it out!
   

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   Michael

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came in for dinner and drinks with friends. We ordered the fried calamari and the lollipop lambchops. We will be back in future!
   

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   Thomas

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time back to Luciano’s after a long time and I must say it was very delightful. Everything from service to atmosphere and food was top tier. I have been to many restaurants in the past which include famous steak houses and I have never had a steak that good in my life. Best restaurant in town!
   

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   Donna

   New York City152 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Luciano's is always a good place to go for an event (or just for dining). After having been there on New Year's Eve when the menu was excellent, this was a bit of a let down
   

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   Sam

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive. Highly recommend the Seafood Fra Diavolo.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Naples1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We come here all the time and it’s always good. However be prepared to wait long on a holiday even with a reservation. I don’t mind waiting for my food if a cocktail is served timely. On Christmas Eve they really needed 2-3 bartenders. They had one extremely slow bartender serving the whole restaurant and anyone seated at the bar. Getting drinks took forever. That said food was delicious as always.
   

   Luciano's Ristorante & Lounge/Rahway, NJResponded on 29 December 2024

   Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal guest—we truly appreciate your continued support. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but I apologize for the delays you experienced on Christmas Eve, especially with drink service. We appreciate your understanding and hope to make your next visit as seamless as it is delicious.
   

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    Jennifer

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    This is the 3rd Christmas Eve dinner we’ve spent here and was shocked by how horrible the experience was. The hostesses were entirely discombobulated when we arrived to a lobby full of other diners waiting to be seated for their reservations. We were sat 40 minutes late for our reservation, then it took another 20 minutes before we’re acknowledged at the table. It was truly one disappointment after another. There was not one positive thing to note. It appeared that the restaurant was entirely understaffed. We only saw our waiter when he took our order and again when it was time to drop off the check. It took forever to get a basket of bread, drink orders filled, our food. Our entrees were incorrect and there was no one around to speak to. Not to mention, no steak knives were provided for the meat entrees and one guest was left to hack into her steak with a butter knife. Even the most mundane hospitality of refilling water glasses was neglected. The ambiance was awful, they didn’t have any background music on to lighten the mood of fellow diners sitting in silence with their arms crossed waiting food, drinks, etc. I truly don’t know what happened. All our previous dining experiences here had been delightful and delicious, which is why we thought to make this our Christmas Eve tradition. Not only will we never return for Christmas Eve, we will never return or recommend, period.
    

    Luciano's Ristorante & Lounge/Rahway, NJResponded on 29 December 2024

    Thank you for your feedback. I deeply apologize for the disappointing experience you had during your Christmas Eve dinner. The delays in seating and service, the errors with your meal, and the lack of ambiance you described are unacceptable and far from the experience we strive to provide. We value your loyalty over the years and are disheartened to have let you down. Please know we’re addressing these issues to prevent them from happening again.
    

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