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Café Luce Italian Restaurant is a brunch restaurant in Manhattan, NY.

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Café Luce Italian Restaurant serves up delicious brunch options with an Italian twist. Their dishes are crafted with fresh ingredients and presented beautifully. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to catch up with friends or family.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

Zagat: 4.2/5

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Karen Cooperstein
Karen Cooperstein -Google user
3 weeks ago
A wonderful little spot with great food and a robust selection of wine. Pasta is the feature here, but don’t skip out on salads, apps and dessert.
Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkSuitable for all group sizes
Angel Hsu
Angel Hsu -Google user
3 months ago
Cozy little restaurant with the best homemade pasta! Absolutely loved my meal here. The salad is very fresh. The pastas are amazing and the sauces are so flavorful. Loved the grilled shrimp. Highly recommend!
Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Jessica Bachansingh
Jessica Bachansingh -Google user
a month ago
Really enjoyed this Italian spot on a Sunday for lunch! Not too crowded and I recommend making a reservation! Enjoyed the unique limoncello pasta. We all enjoyed the bruschetta !
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Alla Vodka
Kendall Levine
Kendall Levine -Google user
6 months ago
I ADORE this place. The pasta is soooo good and the happy hour is great ($10 wine). Salads are good too! Make a booking in advance to be safe, I feel like around 7PM it gets busy. Seating can be a little tight. The staff are...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Natalie Phillips
Natalie Phillips -Google user
3 months ago
Delicious fresh pasta and wonderful intimate atmosphere. Excellent friendly service from Bruna! Good portion sizes too :)
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Pollo Parmigiana, Diavolo
Valerie Amadeo
Valerie Amadeo -Google user
3 weeks ago
The A la vodka was amazing. Pasta was perfectly cooked and made fresh. The blueberry cheesecake was like nothing I’ve tried before. Not too sweet, a little tart. Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Amarilis Lopez
Amarilis Lopez -Google user
3 weeks ago
This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The Alfredo mushroom fettuccine was delicious, the portions were generous, and the service was outstanding. Despite it being Mother’s Day, we were lucky to find a table for two at the last minute. I will certainly visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Isabella Grandic
Isabella Grandic -Google user
a month ago
Cozy cute lil spot. Very good vodka pasta. Nicely paired with wine. Fast-ish service, didn’t feel rushed. Really delish pasta, good portion sizes and <30. Bustling at 7pm! Probably good to have a rez, but was able to squeeze in on a Monday night at...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Alla Vodka
zahra alkazaz
zahra alkazaz -Google user
4 months ago
If you want one of the best dinner experiences of your life, you must come here. We’re so lucky our hotel was nearby because we were starving and stumbled upon this gem. The limoncello was literally the best pasta I’ve ever had. I didn’t know...Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 5
ReedH
ReedH -Google user
4 months ago
This is a really nice neighborhood Italian spot. Nice atmosphere in the main dining area and great homemade pastas. I came in alone early on a Thursday and got a seat at the bar. I’ve been craving a good cacio e pepe and theirs was...Read More
M K
M K -Google user
4 months ago
Accidentally stumbled upon this lovely Italian restaurant on a Friday night (was supposed to go to the one across but turned out to be a great finding!) The menu is extensive with so many different pasta dishes that could be customized. We got a schnitzel with...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 3
Fatema Hashem
Fatema Hashem -Google user
5 months ago
This restaurant is a true gem and one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in New York — so much so that we came two nights in a row and almost missed our bus back home just to have the limoncello pasta again (worth...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Cacio E PepeHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection
Shirley W
Shirley W -Google user
6 months ago
Found this place when we originally wanted to try Tomi Jazz but that line was too long. Handmade pasta is delicious, and we also got the burrata salad. Super cute decor feels very homey. Had a great dinner here with my girls and would definitely come...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Burrata Salad
William Holtz
William Holtz -Google user
a month ago
Amazing. Ok so I’m not even close to being a pasta person but holy moly this place is simply Amazing. Food, service, atmosphere EVERYTHING!! Thank you for everything. From New Mexico
Atmosphere: 5
Jade
Jade -Google user
5 months ago
Very kind and quick service! I loved the penne al la vodka and I added a side of the fried chicken cutlet. I like that it was already cut up for me. I was asked if i wanted it on the side or mixed and...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Penne VodkaDifficult to find parkingPaid street parkingNot very wheelchair accessible. There's stairs to walk inside and the restaurant is very cramped inside.
Jiselle ozuna
Jiselle ozuna -Google user
a month ago
Amazing recommendations. Food top tier with flavor. Great wine. Small but cute atmosphere
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5
Guadalupe Rueda
Guadalupe Rueda -Google user
a month ago
Café Luce was amazing from start to finish! We were seated right away, and the staff was super friendly and attentive throughout our meal. I had the Pollo Parmigiana and it was seriously the best pasta I’ve ever tasted — so flavorful and cooked perfectly....Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area, Bar area
Sophie Schreck
Sophie Schreck -Google user
3 months ago
Service was great here. Felt like a very homey environment and a taste of Italy. Very quaint and relaxed dining. Homemade pastas were delicious and the chocolate mousse is a must have :) thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Robert Bond
Robert Bond -Google user
a week ago
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Amazing Lunch at Café Luce! Stopped by Café Luce in Midtown Manhattan and had a fantastic experience. I personally had the burger, which was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked and super flavorful. Others in my group enjoyed a variety of dishes including the Alfredo Mushroom pasta with grilled...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Allexa Urrutia
Allexa Urrutia -Google user
a month ago
Visiting from Illinois and this restaurant was recommended by the Westin - about a 12 minute walk. So happy to we listened! House-made pasta, house-made sauces, and an excellent wine selection. Our bruschetta appetizer was perfect. I was between the chicken parm and the alla...Read More
Atmosphere: 5

Features

From the business

check icon Identifies as women-owned

Service options

check icon Curbside pickup
check icon Delivery
check icon Takeout
check icon Dine-in

Highlights

check icon Fast service
check icon Great coffee
check icon Sports

Popular for

check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

check icon Alcohol
check icon Beer
check icon Coffee
check icon Comfort food
check icon Happy hour drinks
check icon Quick bite
check icon Salad bar
check icon Small plates
check icon Vegan options
check icon Vegetarian options
check icon Wine

Dining options

check icon Brunch
check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Catering
check icon Dessert
check icon Seating

Amenities

check icon Bar onsite
check icon Gender-neutral restroom
check icon Restroom
check icon Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy
check icon Trendy

Crowd

check icon Family-friendly
check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Transgender safespace

Planning

check icon Accepts reservations

Payments

check icon Credit cards
check icon Debit cards
check icon NFC mobile payments

Children

check icon Good for kids

Parking

check icon Free street parking

Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Identifies as women-owned