Pierre Leroux
Walking into this place feels like stepping into an Italian family’s home; warm, welcoming, and full of heart. From the moment we sat down, you could tell this wasn’t just another restaurant… this is a labor of love.
The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish tasted homemade, rich with flavor, and cooked with care, the kind of meal where you can tell the recipes have been perfected over generations. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was bold and comforting, and every bite felt intentional.
What truly sets this restaurant apart is the people. You can feel the pride the family has in their food and their service. They treat you like family, not customers, and that warmth makes the experience unforgettable.
If you’re looking for authentic Italian food made with passion, generous portions, and genuine hospitality, this place is a must-visit. Support local, support family-owned and most importantly, come hungry.
We’ll absolutely be back.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
… moreAndrew Alvarez
I was recommended this Pizzeria recently and it was phenomenal! Their pizzas are cooked to perfection beautifly and their slices are generously portioned, absolutely loved every bite I had. Its a very charming little spot, very excited to go back and keep checking out the rest of their menu, 10/10!
… morekevin mcelroy
Although this pizza place has pretty good reviews through Google and yelp right now, it is definitely not worth 4.6 stars. The pizza was probably a five out of 10 and the wings were probably a four out of 10. The Greek salad was Good, probably a eight out of 10.
We Ordered an extra large pizza and it was extremely floppy. There were also very few olives included and they tasted like they came out of a can and we’re not fresh.
The biggest disappointment were the wings. I ordered two different flavors of wings and when I received them, they came in a tin can with all wings put together at once and they combined both of the sauces together in this big soupy mess. It was about 1 inch of grease and sauce Bathing over the wings. The quality of the meat for the wings was decent, but the flavoring was all wrong.
Overall, the food was sustenance and nothing more. We won’t be getting this again, but it wasn’t the worst thing in the world. Try it if you want.
… moreChristina N
Hands down probably the best pizza I have ever tasted. I ordered the white pizza and added meatballs. The dough is so soft but overly chewy. They’re very generous and spread their toppings evenly (silly but it’s important). The owners are so kind and really care about their customers and products. Cannoli is so authentic and fresh. The only place I’ll ever get my pizza from now on!
… moreBob Phillips
We stopped in for a late lunch and was not disappointed. We love to support local restaurants. It doesn’t have to be fancy or a big national chain. Just clean, friendly, and have great food at a fair price… and Santa Lucia has it all. My wife had the chicken franchise, and I ordered the Rustic pizza. My wife said the chicken was moist and delicious. The sauce, excellent flavor
I never heard of Rustic pizza, but the ingredients piqued my interest, and I had to try it. Very good
We’re from out of town but will be stopping in again for sure. If you’re hungry for good Italian food, stop in and give them a try… and enjoy!!!
… moreMery Frontera
I had the chance to try Santa Lucía pizzeria in Punta Gorda for the first time, and I must say I was very impressed. I ordered two XL pizzas, some spaghetti, and garlic breadsticks, and honestly, the flavor blew me away. Everything was delicious, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh and of high quality. Plus, the service was exceptional, very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend visiting and supporting this local spot, as the food is truly excellent. I’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreRyan Messner
Santa Lucia Pizzeria & Restaurant is a warm and welcoming spot on Duncan Rd (Hwy 17) in Punta Gorda, thanks to the fantastic owners Maria and Sal.
If you’re a fan of New York-style pizza, you’ll feel right at home here.
Don’t miss out on their Dinners: the stuffed shells feature ricotta that truly shines, and the fried eggplant over pasta is seasoned just right. End your meal on a sweet note with their deliciously sweet cannolis. All around, a delightful dining experience!
They’re open for lunch and dinner: Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday. The place can get quite busy, so consider calling your takeout order in ahead of time, or plan to dine-in.
… moreArmani
Such a small cozy environment, motherly service that makes you feel like family. And finally the food, the food will make you cry from happiness and the serving sizes will make you burst, having to unbutton your pants to fit more. This place deserves way more attention.
… moreMark S
It’s a pizzeria! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly people and delicious food! We ate a margarita pizza, and a sub that was delicious, but I’ve forgotten the name and didn’t take a picture of the half that was leftover and ready to carry home. Pictured is half the margarita pizza we took home and the canoli wr took with us.
… moreJonathon Dalla Costa
staff was super kind order 2 pies 1 16″ Hawaiian 1 16″ 1/2 pep 1/2 bacon. a thing of mozzarella sticks and garlic knots everything tasted good even after the 15 minutes back home and 10.minutes to grt settled to start eating over all a good experience and would go back
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