Lucca Cafe

Introducing the most amazing 'dynamic restaurant duo' to hit "The OC" - Chef Cathy Pavlos and her husband Elliott! We bring Mediterranean dining to Orange County. Please visit our food galleries to view some of our exquisite entrees, catering fare, as well as delectable desserts. To learn more about one of the most talked about fine dining experiences in Orange County, click on our...

Owner Cathy Pavlos and her husband Elliott run this European-style bistro with panache. Euro-chic décor is classic yet modern, and works well for Shady Canyon residents and others who want to enjoy a casual meal or a glass of vino and a snack at the wine bar. Cathy’s contemporary menu features mostly locally grown, organic, seasonal ingredients. She is known for composing sumptuous cheese and...

"Delicious" "Mediterranean-inspired" small and large plates can be found at this "unpretentious", organic-leaning eatery "tucked away" in an Irvine shopping center; service can be "quick" or "slow" depending on the day, but prices are "reasonable", and the "cozy" contemporary room fits the bill for "casual fine dining"; P.S. there's also a display case vending artisanal cheeses and charcuterie.

A Euro bistro & wine bar where casual friendliness meets chic, big-city elements. LUCCA features seasonal high-quality ingredients that are free-range, hormone-free meats & locally grown organic produce.