About Luce
Luce brings a distinctive Italian dining experience to Norfolk, blending the warmth of a neighborhood favorite with the energy of a stylish urban destination. Located at 245 Granby St, this inviting restaurant is known for its creative Italian dishes, thoughtfully prepared to satisfy both classic cravings and diners looking for something a little more memorable. Whether you are stopping in for lunch, planning a relaxed dinner, or settling in for dessert and drinks, Luce offers an atmosphere that feels polished yet comfortable, making it an appealing choice for everything from casual solo dining to special evenings out. What sets Luce apart is the care put into every part of the experience. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in service, delivery, and on-site services, giving them flexible ways to enjoy the menu on their own terms. The restaurant is especially well regarded for its great cocktails, great coffee, great dessert, great wine list, and local specialty offerings, along with a strong selection of beer, cocktails, comfort food, happy-hour drinks, healthy options, and late-night food. With a bar on site, table service, and a cozy, romantic, trendy, upmarket feel, Luce is designed to make every visit feel both enjoyable and effortless. Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant gladly accepts reservations to help guests plan ahead with confidence. Accessibility and guest comfort are also clear priorities at Luce. The restaurant provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, helping ensure that more people can relax and enjoy the experience with ease. Customers have responded positively, rating Luce 4.60 out of 5 based on 912 reviews, a strong reflection of its consistent quality, welcoming service, and memorable food. With credit cards and debit cards accepted, visiting is simple and convenient from start to finish. For guests seeking an Italian restaurant that combines atmosphere, quality, and flexibility, Luce stands out as a refined and dependable choice in Norfolk.
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Had an excellent first experience here tonight! I'm still drooling over the Ahi tuna pasta I had. The venue was smaller than I anticipated, but we got a front row seat to the kitchen. Best seat in the house if you ask me! Made for a good show. -- 8.5/10 My teen daughter was not as impressed and says she'd …
The fresh pasta is amazing. We had the lobster gnocchi, cannolis and profiteroles. All the dishes tasted great. Make sure to make a reservation since they are a small restaurant. Also bring jacket since it’s so small if you get sat by the door it can get cold depending on the weather.
Had a great dinner here! The Luce Spritz was refreshing and delicious. The pasta is made fresh daily, and the seafood tasted like it came straight off the boat. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and informative, making the experience even better. The restaurant is on the smaller side, with limited tables and plenty of bar seating that takes up most …
It was incredible night with a fancy cocktail at the bar seating area. Service was excellent. So satisfied with dessert Cannoli and Espresso Martini, Amaretto Sour were delicious 😋
All of our food was amazing. The Veal was great, the pizza was exceptional, and the handmade pasta was out of this world good!! All the staff were super welcoming and made you feel like they actually wanted you there!
One of our favorites and did not disappoint on New Year's Eve! Luce absolutely delivered. The seared scallops were the highlight for me, perfectly caramelized on the outside and tender inside, sitting over a rich, creamy risotto that tasted like it had been cared for from start to finish, not rushed. The pasta dish was equally satisfying, cooked al dente …
We had a wonderful dinner here! Ordered the chicken with fennel sausage and roasted peppers, their version of chicken parmesean, the octopus appetizer, homemade evoo pasta, spinach and their mini cannolis- wow, so good! We also had leftover because their portion sizes were generous! You could tell their ingredients were quality.
Wanted a good Italian food stop to eat at to celebrate my birthday and discovered this gem. Which was delicious! First we started off with the Calamari and Peperoncini Salsa and it was the perfect amount of fried, some places fry calamari too long and it tastes mainly like the oil they fried it in but this was just the …
Luce is wonderful! The bartender was super attentive to our group of four at the bar, and patient and helpful. Sometimes it’s hard to get a reservation, but I promise it’s worth the wait. The food is amazing. The goat cheese and burrata apps are delicious, but the calamari is INCREDIBLE. I love the ragu and rig and goose entrees. …
Fun place. Very loud. Food is fresh and pasta made in house. No changes allowed just like Italia. The Rigatoni vodka was very good al Dante and the appetizers were on par. Waiter worked with me and found a good Cabernet. It is a little pricey but good food. Highly recommend. The bartender made some nice cocktails to order.
