La Luce
3.8
from - Neighborhood: West Loop
- 1393 W. Lake St.
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-850-1900
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This restaurant, located five blocks from the United Center, is a romantic Italian bistro that caters to pre-show crowds and neighborhood folks alike. Northern Italian cuisine features modern twists. Pre-event diners should note that the kitchen can get jammed with walk-ins -- so plan accordingly. The vegetable lasagna with generous ladles of marinara sauce is a big hit, as are the plump cavatelli with vodka cream sauce. Daily seafood and pasta specials and prime steaks are also available. For lunch, the chicken pesto sandwich and Waldorf salad remain consistent favorites with neighborhood corporate types. For dessert, the "bananas Luce"--bananas carmelized in brown sugar and amaretto, served with vanilla ice cream--is recommended by the house.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lake and Ogden.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet. Valet Parking: Weekends only; free during lunch; $5 during dinner.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #9 Ashland. Green Line Train: Ashland Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday; 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Nice selection of California and Italian wines.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Second floor may be reserved for private parties.
- Specialties:
- Northern Italian food.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 30
- Seating :
- Dining rooms (upstairs and downstairs) seat 100; bar seats eight.
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"Great Food - wonderful evening"
By tbyrne from Arlington heights, November 26, 2009
What a nice place. It is very quaint / cozy restaurant. The L tracks do not really come into play. If you are from Chicago you don't even notice t...
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"Underwhelmed"
By puppysalad from Old Town, September 25, 2009
This restaurant, though the decor is charming, is located under the "L" tracks and the sound of trains every 10 minutes overwhelms the music and am...
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"A Real Surprise"
By Skokie7 from Skokie, September 13, 2009
Went to a concert at Bottom Lounge and needed to find somewhere to grab dinner. This place was next door. What a fantastic local Chicago Italian ...
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