Nestled in Dana Point, California, Luciana’s Ristorante is a renowned Italian gem that draws in locals and tourists alike. This charming hotspot boasts a warm atmosphere, exceptional service, and authentic Italian dishes. As a must-visit romantic spot in Orange County, the menu delights the senses with a fusion of traditional Italian cuisine and cherished family recipes. From tantalizing pasta and seafood to mouthwatering meat dishes, Luciana’s has it all. The venue accommodates festivities of all sizes, featuring cozy indoor and magical outdoor seating like the dreamy atrium patio – perfect for intimate groups of 15 or grand events of 150.
Go-to for housemade pastas & other Italian fare in a villa-style setting with a fireplace & patio. Based on 518 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
24312 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 661-6500
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
5–10 PM |
| Saturday |
5–10 PM |
| Sunday |
5:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday |
5–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: lucianas.comopentable.com
Reviews
F. A. S.
Great place with a gem of deals. Great place for date night or, like us, to treat the entire family.
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Michele Pellizzon
Good Iralian restaurant long time established but now located in the middle of the new development. Great menu with wide selection of Italian dishes typically not found in local restaurants. Fair prices with good portions.
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Ryan Johnson
Very poor front of house management. Party of 15 with a reservation waited 30 minutes with no progress made towards being seated while watching 10 parties being sat before us.
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Matthew LaHatt
The food and the service here are absolutely outstanding. I’ve been here a few times in the last month and the quality of the food has been excellent and consistent every time. The patio seating is really quite nice. They’ve got good tables and chairs and heat lamps out there for the evening. The road noise is also really minimal. The indoor seating is okay. The lighting inside is really dim and I can’t see my food as well when sitting indoors. The staff has been exceptional every time we’ve been there. They are quick to refill waters, check on us, and bring the food out hot. Often the management has stopped by the table to check and ensure everything is going well too. We’ve tried a few different entrees and every one of them has been great. The minestrone soup is really good and worth trying. The dessert menu is also outstanding. Their wine selection is honestly quite overwhelming. I highly recommend you give yourself ample time to look at what’s on the menu and do your research to figure out what you want to get. I checked out a few of the bottles and some of them were overpriced and others were really competitively priced. If you’re looking for a great cab, ask them for their priest ranch Cabernet. Really good. There is decent parking nearby. The restrooms inside the restaurant are a little bit funny. There’s one single person restroom just down the hallway from the bar. Then around the corner from there are a couple more bathrooms, one for women and one for men, and then there’s a shared sink outside of those two bathrooms. Two bathrooms. It works. But it’s a little funny. All in all, I highly recommend it as a great local Italian restaurant. Make reservations before you go. Have a great time.
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Daniel Gullo
As a global traveler for decades who has enjoyed fine dining from around the world, this is the worst food I have TRIED to eat in a very long time. It really was horrible and inedible.
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Reach Locals Digital Marketing
Great place! We went to Luciana’s last night, Friday! We didn’t have a reservation, we arrived around 5:15, they sat us by the bar.
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Renata Flores
Not good service, not amazing food
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Michelle
This restaurant would’ve à 5 star review because the restaurant is so cozy , the server that took care of me was AMAZING ! The food is delicious and prices are fair .
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Dennis V.
We very much enjoyed this very special little Italian restaurant, Luciana’s. I had a a great Caesar Salad and a fantastic Veal Parmigiana with fresh veggies and a pasta and my girlfriend had a perfectly prepared Gnocchi in a pink vodka sauce. The wine list was great and we found a very nice Chianti Classico Reserva. The Tiramisu was as good as it gets!
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Jenn E
Honestly, I’m upset I haven’t been here before this year. We’ve lived in the immediate area almost a decade and it was actually visiting family who made the reservation. The food is wonderful. Cocktails are delicious. Service was top notch. We will definitely be back for more wonderful Italian food soon.
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