Luca
A wood-fired kitchen, a cozy dining room
Nestled in the Governor’s Park neighborhood at the corner of 7th Avenue and Grant Street, Chef Frank Bonanno intends for Luca to not just be a restaurant but a celebration – of family, of community, of raising glasses over laughter and sumptuous food true to its Italian heritage. Enjoy seasonal creations with rustic Italian inspiration and always, always fresh pasta. In short, Luca is a celebration of life. Thank you for joining us in that celebration!
Menu
Dinner
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Cocktails
- Wine & Beer
*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
A 22% Fee is included in your total bill. This is a mandatory service charge, not a gratuity, that helps support equitable wages and benefits for our entire team, including Front-of-House, Back-of-House, and Management. Tipping servers is appreciated, but not required. Tips are pooled and shared among all front of house service staff.
The Healing Power of Food
The Origins of Luca
Where Italian Food & Wine Lovers Land
Named for his son Luca (whose portrait adorns the dining room), Frank Bonanno pays homage here to his kind of comfort food – rustic Italian fare, beautiful for the simplicity of ingredients and elegant in its humble preparation. This is Italian fare at its finest, infused with the aroma of a custom built wood-fire oven, served over scorched tables and designed to be shared and traded.
Luca boasts a 100% Italian wine list and an aggressive cheese and salumi program; we brought the first burrata to Denver, then improved upon it by making our own; we cure our own products when possible. Everything–from the lardo, to the bread that accompanies it, to the pastas turned out by a hand-crank—bears the stamp of Luca craftsmanship.
Ultimately, Luca is a valentine to Bonanno’s family – to his son, to his mother’s cooking, to his New Jersey and Sicilian roots, and to the artistry of Italian food the way it ought to be – lovingly prepared, thoughtfully served and thoroughly enjoyed over laughter and wine.
- An elegant, lively setting for intimate gatherings. We offer both a private dining room or full restaurant buyouts.
Also In The Family
A lively Italian tavern and artisan pizzeria in the heart of historic Larimer Square. Named for the youngest Bonanno son.
