- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
I love Luca, and I don’t go there enough. Last night, Luca made it on my calendar for a Denver Restaurant Week destination—I was thrilled to get a spot, albeit a late 8:30 arrival time, as Luca is in-demand, and their menu was very enticing. I was meeting friends along with my husband, and we had a fabulous night. My Luca salad was tasty arugula, with just the right amount of vinaigrette tossed throughout the greens. The shaved parm on top was exceptional, and my husband stole a slice! Next was the pasta course. The four of us couldn’t believe the delicious offerings, and we ended up sharing across the board. Fresh pasta, chunky sauces, but my gnocchetti was THE BEST! Basil and mint greened up the sauce, which was creamy with the ricotta. Chopped hazelnuts garnished the top, adding a substance to the dish. I’m not sure if there was cream or butter—I was hoping for a “healthy” pasta dish, but the brightness of the basil and mint popped up the “Mac and cheese” vibes and elevated the dish to something really special. It was the hit of the night, for sure. Our entrees also were exceptional. My chicken parm was a beautiful thin and crispy breast—not oily at all. Chunky sauce and home-made burrata makes this dish stand out above other Italian parms. I’m trying to figure out just how the burrata was incorporated so that I can try to make the dish at home (although I have a lot of learning to do in order to make my own burrata!). We had to add dessert—not included with the DRW menu. They make their own gelato, of course, with unusual flavors, to boot. We skipped the “fruity pebbles”, although intriguing, due to the tiramasu we ordered to share. We opted for the cherry amaretto gelato—the perfect pairing. Thank you, Luca, for making such a special meal for my friends on a random Wednesday! We realize how busy it is in that place during this popular event. Service did not suffer at all. Our table was a little loud and drafty, but not a big problem.