Luce - Charlottesville

This is an incredible little pasta spot, quite literally a hidden gem! It offers takeout and outdoor seating only, with all the pasta served in cardboard containers, creating a relaxed and casual vibe. They do serve pizzas from Thursday to Saturday, but I visited on a Tuesday, so I missed out on those. As for the pasta, it was some of the best and most authentic I've experienced in the U.S.! It was cooked to perfect al dente, and the sauces were exquisite. The meatballs were fantastic!

A true hidden gem! The pasta and pizza here are fantastic! All the food is available for takeout and comes in convenient packaging. I highly recommend the bolognese pasta, but there are also some excellent vegetarian options!

This brightly lit, tiny gem is the perfect spot for the best takeaway homemade pasta you’re likely to encounter. It’s quite rare to find pasta cooked to perfection with that delightful al dente texture in the U.S., but this little place will impress you with its outstanding quality and flavor. Hats off to the chef, who never takes a break, and enjoy your meal!

This place is a hidden gem! Literally a hole in the wall, but the food was amazing! Beautiful hand cut pappardelle cooked aldente and pork ragu, with maybe a hint of cumin? It was very good. Pizza margherita was excellent as well, with a slight hint of sourdough in the crust. Very unique little spot! It is a little expensive, but hey, you get what you pay for.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience here. The employees showed excellent service and made excellent foods. Presentation was top tier. We came during the rush and we?re still served promptly. I?m incredibly impressed with the food, service, and overall experience. We had the special and a margherita pizza which were both terrific and got the CT crunch gelato to go which I can?t wait to dig in to. The special was a mushroom, roasted red pepper, and golden tomato sauces