Lucca North End

Lucca Restaurant is situated on bustling Hanover Street and the historic Freedom Trail in Boston's North End.

Oenophiles enjoy a lengthy, pricey wine list that's split between American and Italian entries.

The restaurant's downstairs mahogany-and-glass wine room provides a quiet spot for private parties.

Like many eateries along the North End’s Hanover Street, Lucca lures tourists with a hinged wall of windows for al fresco dining and a front row seat to people-watching. Unlike many of its neighbors, however, it bids the foodies among them to return by doing the upscale, contemporary Italian thing --- and doing it with style and pizzazz. From the dark wood walls to white (not...

"Not a red-sauce" affair, these "popular" Italian bistros go beyond the classics, presenting "upscale" plates (even the "sophisticated" bar menu is a "creative adventure") and "interesting" wines; it's "a little pricey", but for the feeling of dining like an "Italian movie star" amid "exciting buzz" in simultaneously "elegant and trendy" surrounds, it's "worth it."

The Scene
Dimly lit and awash in romantic tones, Lucca's dining room is unquestionably one of the North End's most romantic. Hordes of regulars line the handsome mahogany bar on weekends,...

Whether you join us for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample our late night menu, we are sure you'll be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance. \n\nNamed after the Tuscan town famous for its extra virgin olive oil, Lucca concentrates on bringing Northern Italian classics, and new innovations to our clientele in a beautiful setting. Our attention to detail and focus on excellent service make us the perfect place for everything from romantic to business dinners. Our elegant function room can accommodate up to 65 people, making it one of the...