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Luce Ristorante E Enoteca, San Antonio, TX

Luce Ristorante E Enoteca

4.5
4.5
1202 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Founded in 2006, Luce is a local favorite featuring many traditional dishes. Flavors which often bring our guests back to their best memories of Italian specialties.



My goal for this restaurant to create a warm environment for all guests that is typical of a true Italian heritage.



Our menu consists of many Buonincontri family recipes and recipes brought back from travel to Italy.



Fresh fish, meats and produce expound throughout Luce's offerings and a focus on the finest ingredients are what make Luce special.



House made Gnocchi, Italian rice balls and homemade Mozzarella are just a few examples our passion for the finest Italian food.The word Enoteca means wine library. The walls of the entire restaurant are covered with wine bottles as you would expect books to cover the walls of a library. Wine is a very important part of an experience at Luce, with over 125 choices from our wine list available to you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 561-9700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Buonincontri
  • Catering
    Luce will cater your special event. Either pick up service or full off-site service is available.
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve our private "Wine Room". Available Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner or Happy Hour. Free WiFi,screen and LCD projector available. Capacity: Up to 50 for a sit down function.
  • Neighborhood
    Medical Center
  • Cross street
    IH10
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Antonio

    Good for special occasions

  • San Antonio

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Antonio

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luce Ristorante E Enoteca offers a delightful dining experience with "immaculate service" and a "delightful ambiance." Guests enjoy an extensive menu featuring "superb" Italian dishes, including standout meatballs. The restaurant is praised for hosting special occasions with "friendly and accommodating" staff. Though some reviews mention inconsistent service, Luce remains a popular choice for its "exceptional food" and warm atmosphere.

1,202 Reviews
  1. Kara

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    One of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. Appetizers came out about 30 minutes after we ordered. Then our food took another hour!!! So after all that waiting (90 mins) the food was raw. We sent it back and asked for the check. The manager did apologize, which I appreciated but honestly to send out raw food is unacceptable and moved this restaurant to the ‘will not return’ list.

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  2. Mark

    Houston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty disappointing overall. The service was slow, we think due to overworked staff, not due to lack of effort on our server’s part. Soup and salad were good. Bread is very low quality. We ordered vegan entrees which should absolutely be no problem in an Italian restaurant. The pasta “puttanesca” was noodles with tomato sauce. No olives and no capers. If you can’t make something don’t pretend that you can. My vegetable risotto was incredibly bland and had undercooked carrot sticks as the vegetables. It’s a nice place and maybe ok if you eat lasagna or other routine fare but people who don’t eat meat should stay away.

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  3. Terry

    San Antonio

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant, food was bland, had to request Salt, service was average the waiter was nice, but forgetful. The Wine was the best part of the meal.

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  4. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough great things about this spot! Party of 10- they seated us immediately, food came fairly quickly even though there were several other large groups besides ours, everyone’s meal tasted delicious, portion size and taste were an incredible value (bonus- HH every day 5-7) plus they allowed separate checks!

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  5. Whitney

    VIP

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time celebrating my birthday with my family. The food was amazing as always.

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  6. Rosalie

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I felt grateful for my 3rd Thanksgiving Dinner with Luce Ristorante E Enoteca! The atmosphere was pleasant, comfortable, and clean, setting the tone for a wonderful meal. The staff were super friendly and attentive, making us feel valued. The 3-course meal was a steal at $40, with each dish expertly prepared. The Turkey entree was a highlight, and the Lasagna entree was equally impressive. Overall, the service and food were truly exceptional.

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  7. John

    VIP

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to gather with our family. The service is outstanding and food delicious.

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  8. Bill

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner date with my wife. We’re not from SA but will come back at any opportunity!

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  9. Eduardo

    San Antonio

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Luce’s did not disappoint. The setting, the staff, the food and wine was outstanding. Luce’s never disappoints, and all the staff are on point. Joe, the owner is on top of every plate coming out of the kitchen. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable of all aspects of the menu. We had the Pinot Grigio and the Montepulciano de Abruzzo outstanding wines, plus a Ceasar salad, Lobster Ravioli and Creme Brûlée for dessert. 5 Stars

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  10. Jennings

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately we had a very junior waitress. In addition to messing up one of our diners orders, it was then delivered to another diner at our table. When that person realized it wasn’t what they ordered they sent it back. A few minutes later the half eaten plate of food was delivered to the first diner, as his incorrect order. The bill then contained both the incorrect order AND the corrected order that took extremely long. Overall service was slow. Food was tasty.

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Luce Ristorante E Enoteca is rated 4.5 stars by 1202 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Google Map for Luce Ristorante E Enoteca

11255 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230

Additional information

  • Cross street
    IH10
  • Neighborhood
    Medical Center
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Buonincontri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (210) 561-9700
  • Catering
    Luce will cater your special event. Either pick up service or full off-site service is available.
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve our private "Wine Room". Available Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner or Happy Hour. Free WiFi,screen and LCD projector available. Capacity: Up to 50 for a sit down function.
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