Lucca

One of our favorites. You know it's a neighborhood institution when there is always parking in the 8-car lot, yet the restaurant is always buzzing - most people walk. There are always couples at the bar, multi-gen families, ladies tables, prom gaggles, you name it. No matter who shows up or how they arrive, they make them welcome. We drive cross-town to get there. Pizzas are WONDERFUL - change with the season. We love the ones with pear or cherries!! Our gang is half vegetarian, half omnivore, occasional vegan, gluten-free - everyone goes home happy. Always start with roasted veg of some kind. Whatever they do with cheese is heavenly. Duck and lamb to die for. Elegant fish. Their desserts are perfect, and even small, plenty to share.