Lucciola

Julia and Alex curated the perfect menu for my family and me. We were blown away by the 6 course tasting menu, catered to each of our tastes, including gluten free substitutions. We’ll certainly be back to this gem on the upper west side.

Lucciola is my favorite Italian restaurant in NYC. Chef @michelecasadeimassari only imports the freshest and most authentic ingredients straight from Italy. His flavor profiles are incredibly and uniquely Italian and his wait staff, specifically, Elio, is a fountain of knowledge and shares his passion for this incredible food. We started with the fabulous Fresh Truffle and Burrata DOP Fasano Pinsa which brought me back to Naples and Torino. Then we proceeded with the amazing Spaghetti Fresh Cacio Pepe with freshly shaved white truffles- a treat! We also had the Passatelli Alla Crema Di Parmagiano Reggiano- a very rich yet delectable dish. And Chef let us try the most unique pasta dish I have tasted. The Spaghettone Bottarga Borealis, Caviar and Uni- he so deftly and delicately created this incredible dish with just a touch of the sea, using anchovy caviar, and delicately blending the sea urchin throughout the dish. It was like enjoying the finest caviar, flavor-wise. He also offers a super delicious gluten-free pasta which is unparalleled in flavor. Tray yourself and get here soon!