Luca's Ristorante - Flemington

Luca’s Ristorante has become one of my absolute favorite dining locations throughout the years, the food consistently surpasses expectations in both flavor and presentation. Hosting my private event here was truly a delight. The guests couldn’t stop praising the exquisite cuisine, and Luca, along with his exceptional team, went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Their assistance with both the setup and breakdown was invaluable. I highly recommend Luca’s Ristorante for anyone seeking an unforgettable culinary experience and impeccable service.

The meatballs are truly grand and the tiramisu is by the book but the entrees didn't exactly sweep us off our feet. These are Manhattan prices (but obviously, jersey-sized) at 40 bucks a dish, I expected a tiny bit more, I guess.

Was visiting family who already love this restaurant and I can see why. We got to the restaurant (and for some reason there was a mix up with our reservation) BUT they were able to seat us right away ! And, they were pleasant about it! Either way Luca, a relative waited on us and gave us just the right direction in ordering appropriate meals for our flavor cravings that night. We shared a couple apps, and I had one of the special beet ravioli's with lamb unbelievable and just the right amount of food. We did bring our own wine but they do have a wine list. All in all our party of six was super satisfied with our apps, main courses, bread and desserts! Thanks!

Overall it’s just an average italian restaurant. i can’t give it more than 3 stars for 3 reasons: the price, the service and the smell. let me explain; the first thing you notice when you walk in is the odor. i’m not sure where it’s coming from or if the staff just don’t realize it but it smells like cat litter inside. like something died. i’m not even sure how to accurately describe it. secondly, the service could be better. i can’t tell who the owner or manager is because everyone is dressed the same. they need to work on that. also no one wears name tags so it’s hard to build any rapport. the blonde haired guy makes me nervous. he doesn’t really possess people skills and he needs to work on that. lastly the price. i know i know “inflation” but come on…$17 for a small pie? any other pizzeria is $15 for a large. i noticed a lot of people complain about wait times on other reviews but i haven’t noticed that. it’s always been quick service for me. i hope they resolve the smell and teach the staff to be a little more friendlier.

This restaurant serves excellent and authentic Italian food. If you’ve been fortunate enough to travel to Italy, you will enjoy each detail from the atmosphere and the unique menu. We love the octopus and I almost always order the branzino.