Luciano - STONE HARBOR

Our server, Grace, was professional and attentive, providing excellent recommendations while managing her busy shift with grace. She executed her service impeccably. The bussers were equally courteous, efficiently clearing plates and showing genuine engagement in their work. The chef prepared each homemade dish with love, serving them at the perfect pace. I wish we had taken more photos, but I was so captivated by the flawless front-of-house execution and the sheer excitement I felt every time a new dish was presented that we devoured everything right away. It's clear that both the front-of-house and back-of-house teams care deeply about each other, which contributed to one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. You truly are the comeback sauce! Kudos, Team Luciano, for making my husband's 35th birthday end on such a high note.

We ordered the Brussels sprout special, calamari, caprese salad, and meatballs to share. The Brussels sprouts were outstanding—definitely a hit! They should really add that to the regular menu. While the caprese was seasoned just right, the tomatoes lacked flavor. However, everyone enjoyed the calamari and the meatballs, though I didn't try the meatballs myself. All the main dishes are served with a salad, and I chose the Caesar with croutons, not realizing I needed to request anchovies. It was tasty, and fortunately, a friend shared some anchovies with me. For my main course, I had the fettuccini Alfredo with crab, which was the highlight of my vacation! It was incredibly creamy and mild, and it was just as delightful reheated the next day. Overall, this place is a hidden gem! I would definitely return for the Brussels sprouts and the crab fettuccini Alfredo, along with the Caesar salad with anchovies. Also, keep in mind that it’s a BYOB restaurant!

For my main course, I had the spaghetti with crab sauce. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was bursting with a delightful crab flavor, featuring generous chunks of fresh jumbo crabmeat. My husband opted for the veal chop, which was also a special. It was enormous, practically the size of the plate, and he said it was cooked to perfection. We heard that they serve a delicious chocolate souffle for dessert, but after the hearty meal we had, we simply couldn't manage to order it—no leftovers for us, despite the generous portions! The entire team at Luciano's is friendly and efficient, making for a wonderful dining experience. If you find yourself in the Stone Harbor area, be sure not to miss this incredible restaurant. Just make sure to book a reservation early, as they fill up quickly!

We were a party of three and we were quite pleased with the great service and delicious meal. Very good pasta dishes, all specials are indeed special! Definitely worth the 3 week advance reservation. Will return for sure.

Ristorante Luciano has the most delicious, flavorful dishes that are so well thought out and carefully made with love. The owners and staff treat you like family and make it a truly unique and wonderful experience. I look forward to going back every year, I wish I could go more!