Lucia Ristorante is a gem of a restaurant tucked in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, in New Milford. Lucia offers a full bar, extensive wine list, and banquet and catering services for your special occasions. The intimate space and delicious fresh menu, make Lucia the best restaurant in the area! Buon appetito! Modern Italian cuisine from both north & south is served in a cozy, unpretentious storefront.
Modern Italian cuisine from both north & south is served in a cozy, unpretentious storefront.
Jeff Henriques
Food was delicious, every dish was excellent. The service was warm and attentive. I can easily see why this is my mother’s favorite.
… moreOlga Hehl
I went there for the first time yesterday. We sat outside.
Our server, Brooke, was very competent, attentive and pleasant.
I ordered a pistachio martini, which was ok. It tasted more like pudding than a cocktail.
The caprese panini I had was very good and the fries that came with it were good too.
My son ordered the veal milanese and he enjoyed it a lot.
The place did not have a pleasant atmosphere. It was noisy due to a big truck parked outside for a long time, apparently delivering something to another business (this was nobody’s fault but inconvenient nonetheless). Also while we were eating, two men came in with a big table and proceeded to move things around to put this table in place. It was distracting. My son had to interrupt his lunch to move some chairs that were in their way, otherwise they wouldn’t have been able to fit the big table they were bringing in, without planning ahead.
I plan to go back because I liked the food but next time I definitely will not sit outside.
… moreJ W
My husband and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner here. I was able to drop off some decor, and the wait staff did an absolutely amazing job decorating the upstairs area, which comfortably fit 35 people. It was obvious how much time and care the staff took in making the room look so special for us! The food was absolutely delicious! We had a set menu that was thoroughly explained to us. They made accommodations for those who had some diet restrictions, which made my guests very happy. There was a private entrance on the side for our guests to go straight up to the room, which was also very nice. We had family in from FL, NY, and CT, and every guest still tells us how good Lucia’s was. My husband and I come here often and we are always treated so well. Here’s some photos of our favorite dishes. Thank you again Lucia Ristorante, for such a memorable night before we said “I do”!
… moreJosh Adams
Phenomenal Experience for Our Company Party!
Lucia Italian Restaurant in New Milford, CT, provided the absolute perfect setting for our company’s end-of-year party. We were fortunate enough to utilize their beautiful private dining room, and it exceeded all our expectations.
The room comfortably accommodated all 24 of our guests, offering an intimate yet spacious atmosphere. What truly made the evening special was the exceptional staff and food.
The service was on point all night. Attentive, professional, and seamless, ensuring everyone was taken care of. And the food was absolutely prefect and authentic. Every dish was prepared perfectly, leaving all our guests incredibly happy.
If you are looking for a venue for a special occasion, especially a private corporate event, we highly recommend Lucia. Thank you for making our holiday celebration such a memorable success!
… morechris hill
Great place to sit with friends over dinner. All deserts made in house
… moreMaria Monahan
Lucia’s Restaurant was very good from start to finish. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly, and you can really tell they take pride in what they serve. I would absolutely recommend Lucia’s and look forward to returning again soon.
… moreCarolina Fonseca
Amazing Italian restaurant. We were pleased surprise how even more delicious the food was – just as the pictures we saw before entering. I chose something that was part of the dinner menu and they actually offered to make it for me (not something that you can find everywhere). Very nice staff and environment.
… morePatrice
Our 1st Time Dinning at Lucia. What can I say? It was Fabulous !!! From the Owner to the Staff and the Food!! What a Wonderful Experience!! This Restorante is truly a hidden gem!
… moreDr.Foodie
So I took off 1 star for each dish I felt was subpar. Ordered a pizza to start and I haven’t been more disappointed in a floppy underseasoned wet pizza. The tomatoes on the pizza were pretty much raw and just oozing water over the pizza. Flavors were disappointing and lacking. Probably could also have used another 3 minutes in the oven. The chicken Parm was probably the most disappointing thing that I’ve ordered though. It was soggy where the water from the chicken soaked through the breading. I had more flavor from sucking my fingers after eating celery sticks. No salt, no seasoning. Nada. The pasta that comes with the Parm was worse than spaghetti Os. I think I would have rather eaten chef boyardee. Flavorless sauce with overcooked pasta. The Fazzoletti D’Aragosta was actually good and only saving grace. The filling was flavorful and seasoned. The past was cooked correctly and the sauce complimented the dish well. Lastly, the tiramisu was… Not tiramisu? No lady fingers… Just disappointing yellow cake with the flavors of tiramisu. Dry and tasted fake. Go to big Y and get crav’n tiramisu fro the freezer section. Half the price and infinitely better. The blueberry mojito does deserve a shout out and pretty well made. Overall, I think this place needs to work on the basics of an Italian restaurant or just take it off the menu.
… moresengelbr
A warm, inviting Italian restuarant with a menu that does not disappoint! A surprisingly large menu that is well thought out with each dish being complex and carefully crafted. From the appetizers to the desserts (be sure to try the authentic Lemonchello!) everything is wonderfully prepared and presented by a friendly staff that cares.
It’s on the smaller, more intimate side and can be slightly noisy with the hardwood and ornate ceiling, but if you need more quiet to propose to your fiancee then ask for the table overlooking the street upstairs.
At first glance it may seem a bit pricey but for the quality of the food and the experience I think it’s more than worth it. If you love Italian food you’ll love Lucia.
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