Luci Ancora - Saint Paul

Always fantabulous. The food, the wine, the service... all are spectacular. Family owned and they treat you like you are family! The decorate is simple, but elegant. And, important to me, you can talk to your friends without yelling across the table. You can hear them and they can hear you in your normal voice. Every table has a fresh flower. LOVE THIS PLACE!

How about a nice Italian night out? I go here when I want to go where service is understood and quality is my goal. The restaurant itself has some class as I really like a nice tablecloth. I often come here alone for some me time and enjoy the natural light and service of quality Italian food and a relaxing atmosphere. I don 't drink so my tab is affordable but they do have wine ;

We had a fabulous time eating dinner here. It's a tiny well lit dining room with big windows. Great for an anniversary dinner or something a little fancier. Knowledgeable staff with rotating specials.

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the twin cities. I love the atmosphere because you can actually hear your friends at the table. The food is so good, the presentation is excellent also. You don't get white tablecloths very often. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. And honest!!!! Many have worked there a long time. Prices are very reasonable and the wine list is good. You can find some hard to find Italian wines. You can also find a good bottle without breaking the bank. Everyone I have taken there has said they loved it and will go back.

Charming interiors , underwhelming food The restaurant atmosphere suggests classy Italian with a very cute interior, white table linens, beautiful fresh flowers on each table but the food completely misses the mark. 4 of us went to check out the cute place and celebrate a birthday. We got 2 appetizers: shrimp and smoked salmon... Shrimp consisted of 4 smallish shrimps with a weird sauce and cost $15... Tasted bad, as all of us agreed and a complete rip off....Salmon was more edible and came served on about a cup of of spinach without any dressing so unless you enjoy munching on spinach leaves, you will have a few tiny pieces of mediocre salmon and that too won't be worth it... For entrees two of us ordered fettuccine with wild mushrooms, one a ragu pasta and one ravioli. Another disappointment for each: tiny portions for one.... Overcooked, overbuttered fettucine and wild mushrooms pastas...A dish called ragu was not ragu at all... it was the same overbuttered fettuccine with a tiny single piece of beef.....ravioli had 3 1 inch square pieces of ravioli.... Disappointed with our meal we got 3 desserts: home made pistachio gelato not creamy, icy, not flavourful); espresso mouse decent) and panne cotta ok) Our bill for 4 people was around $180 and we left mildly hungry and highly disappointed. For a restaurant trying to be gourmet and upscale they miss every mark on food. We won't be back and I strongly suggest that you save your money and time and go to Esthelle's; Broders or IE for a great classy and delicious Italian classy meal.