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Lucca

Lucca

Italian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, Des Moines
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7.6/10
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    Ranked #9 for Italian restaurants in Des Moines
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    Gabe N.
    "Great value at $11 for a freshly made pasta with scallops!"(3 Tips)
    Juice Magazine
    "spinach and ricotta pasta"(8 Tips)
    Trisha D.
    "Delicious and affordable lunch when you want something different."(7 Tips)
    Brittany M.
    "Best place to take a date for dinner"(4 Tips)
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  • Kate A.heart icon on user image
    Kate AnnFebruary 27, 2018
    v good. the night i was there (a tuesday) they served a flat rate 4-course menu for $40, which i wasn’t expecting. it was delicious!! but i also expected to order off an a la carte menu. still good!
  • Juice Magazine
    Juice MagazineOctober 31, 2012
    Try the spinach and ricotta pasta, rigatoni cooked al dente, sprinkled with ricotta, tossed with sauteed spinach, then covered in a light marinara. It's earthy but not too hearty, great for lunch. Read more
  • Trisha D.
    Trisha Doorenbos RicheyFebruary 28, 2014
    Delicious and affordable lunch when you want something different. Nice atmosphere!
  • Elizabeth N.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth NicolOctober 20, 2014
    Pasta, pasta, pasta! Always fresh! Always delicious! Locally owned and operated. Authentic Italian!
  • Gabe N.heart icon on user image
    Gabe NanaziashviliApril 14, 2017
    Just had a Scallop Pasta at Lucca. Great value at $11 for a freshly made pasta with scallops!
  • Shane D.
    Shane DoneganFebruary 5, 2015
    I was excited to get lunch here, but I was disappointed when it came with shredded lettuce on it. If I wanted a Jimmy John's quality sandwich I would have saved my money and gone next door.
  • Ariel A.
    Ariel AndradeSeptember 19, 2012
    Wonderful food! Best in town. Fully recommended!
  • Kristen W.
    Kristen WApril 25, 2013
    Fantastic lunch, amazing dinner. One of the best in DSM.
  • Justine M.heart icon on user image
    Justine MattiussiAugust 23, 2013
    You won't be disappointed
  • Hunter W.
    Hunter WilhelmNovember 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food and prices!
  • Cynthia M.
    Cynthia M.March 2, 2013
    Best place for lunch! Great service and staff!
  • Steven K.
    Steven KaminskiAugust 21, 2012
    The salmon-cream with whole wheat penne was phenomenal.
  • Sanita S.
    Sanita SimmsJanuary 6, 2013
    Fabulous food! And even better staff
  • Healthiest Iowa
    Healthiest IowaDecember 14, 2011
    Try the Spinach Salad with Salmon Vote Wellness Entree from December 27, 2011 through January 3, 2012!
  • Anthony T.
    Anthony TerrellAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fast service at lunch, fine dining at dinner
  • Melissa E.
    Melissa EadonSeptember 28, 2011
    U've got to go. Amazing! Amazing!!
  • Teva D.
    Teva DawsonJuly 21, 2011
    One of the few restaurants serving whole grains!
  • John H.
    John HicklinFebruary 5, 2010
    Easily one of the top restaurants in the metro. Try the risotto!
  • Brittany M.
    Brittany MerharDecember 3, 2011
    Best place to take a date for dinner
  • Alexson C.
    Alexson CAugust 27, 2011
    Best scallops in De Mo.
  • DW C.
    DW CouchFebruary 21, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go for lunch - Go for dinner. Just go.
  • Wade M.
    Wade McAteeOctober 2, 2010
    Pricey and worth every penny
  • Eric
    EricJuly 2, 2010
    Try the IPA...
  • Stacey P.
    Stacey Pierson SilversNovember 10, 2011
    Best hangar steak ever!
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