- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
Luca's Mediterranean Cafe
Rating Details »
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
6 reviews for Luca's Mediterranean Cafe
I have recently moved to Keene and I was looking for a nice place to eat with my folks who had helped with my move. Basically, I owed them big-time. My parents are New Yorkers, and therefore by breed, food snobs. Luca was perfect! We sat at the lovely cafe tables on the street and enjoyed the weather while eating a variety of Mediterranean treats.
To start, we shared the large Greek salad and the roasted hearts of palm with beets. The Greek salad was good, but not outstanding. It had grilled tomatoes, which I thought was an interesting choice. Interesting is not necessarily good. However, the artichokes made up for the tomato issue. These were not out of a jar or can, my friends. So yummy! The hearts of palm were delicious and the nutty flavor was perfectly off-set by the sweetness of the beets.
For dinner, we had the Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki, Chicken Francese, and Tagliatelle Bolognese (which is listed as Orecchiette, but the waitress informed us it had been changed). The lamb was delicious and was served with julienned vegetables and Israeli couscous. As for the Francese, the large piece of chicken could have been pounded thinner, but that is a preference thing. The balance between the lemon and wine in the sauce was impecable. It was served with the same veggies and mashed potatoes. However, the all-star of the meal was the pasta. The noodles were clearly homemade, and were deliciously light. The sauce had a rich tomato flavor which accompanied the flavor of the beef perfectly. There was also an undertone of red-wine which really highlighted the depth of the sauce. The waitress let us know that they are also serving this dish with spinach in it. Mom doesn't like spinach, so we went without. We didn't suffer a bit.
Overall, Luca is a jewel for the region...but would put up some serious competition outside of Keene as well. We will definitely be back. Mom and dad have been convinced that you don't have to starve outside of New York.
People thought this was:
- Useful (1)
Luca's food and service are reliably excellent. Great food, nice atmosphere, wonderful service. The wine dinners are definitely a PLUS!
Outdoor dining in the summer is fun for people watching. Great location, right on the square.
Luca's is absolutely fabulous! I love the atmosphere, (inside and outside) the staff is usually very polite and attentive. Luca definitely strives, and succeeds, to continuously provide his customers with wonderful Mediterranean cuisine and lovely wine in a very classy setting. The price is of course a little higher than what you would typically find in Keene, but it is very well worth it! I would totally recommend Luca's to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience in small town, Keene NH!
One word: Amazing. Hubby and I went here for a belated Valentine's Day and we felt like we had gone back to Italy for our honeymoon. It's good, fresh, simple, fantastic Mediterranean food. Our waitress was very helpful, answering our questions about menu items, wine suggestions, and checking to see if everything was alright. It is pricey, but you feel like you get your money's worth. For us, this is the place to go for special occasions or spoil ourselves.
One of the best restaurants in Keene, hands down! It can be pricy, but you get what you pay for - great food! The menu is small but the selection is unique and sure to please every tastebud or preference.
People thought this was:
- Useful (1)
Last year a friend invited me to join her at Lucas for a wine dinner. The dinner was held in their wine cellar room, separate from the modest main dining room. The setting was quite elegant yet cozy. The food was impeccable and was paired seamlessly with an assortment of unique Greek wines. I would highly recommend Luca's for an intimate dining experience in Keene!
