Pizzeria Luca

We love Lucas. We go frequently. Since I found the chicken pesto alla giovanese I've been in love with the sauce, the pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes. My husband loves the steak sandwich with horse radish and all the grilled peppers. He loves the green chili Alfredo also. Service is always amazing!! If you go during peak time, plan to get a nice glass of wine and it's worth the wait!! Always busy here.

We have sat at a table and at the bar and no matter where we have seated we get the best service!!The food is absolutely delicious!

4.5 stars Came here last night (on a weekday night) and it was packed! Lots of birthday celebrations and after work happy hour get togethers (they have a good happy hour menu until 6), so our wait was about half hour. The calamari appetizer was delicious and couldn't decide which sauce we liked more- the spicy marinara or the artichoke pesto. It's a small place and it was a little loud and warmer closer to the kitchen. My friend got the pesto pasta with chicken and I got the Italian burger (that's supposed to be like a giant meatball and had goat cheese on top and a side of sweet potato fries). I got the burger based on several good reviews I had seen in the foodies group. The burger itself was a good size, but the side of marinara and garlic definitely made the burger stand out a bit more. We didn't get dessert and I did get a little bit of heartburn from one of the sauces, but I'd say it lived up to the reviews. Overall, from waiting to about the time we left was about two hours. 2025 #3

Anytime I get "across the river" I stop in either for their happy hour or a meal. Service is always good and it is a quaint little Italian place and wine bar. My go to favorite every time is the ahi tuna salad!

My first time trying this place. Visited on a Friday midday, it was a little after the lunch rush. Walked into the restaurant and greeted by friendly staff. We sat towards the back of the restaurant. The restaurant was decorated with many different pieces of artwork. It wasn't too crowded at the time so the noise level was low.We decided to order the Chicken Parmesan sandwich with a salad. The salad was great, I loved the balsamic vinaigrette. The Chicken sandwich was fairly large for a lunch portion. I couldn't finish it and ended up taking it home. We also tried the Chili Chicken Alfredo pasta which was so flavorful. Overall, we had a great dining experience. Thank you!

Craving Italian food nearby so decided to order takeout on a Sunday afternoon.Called, and was put on hold while the host took care of a customer. I continued to stay on hold, while browsing the menu online. Then I started to order online. Finally, I placed my order online and the host never completed my call after 20 minutes.Upon arriving, it was really quiet. The host was very nice and friendly. Surprisingly, they had my order ready and it was fast. The food was ok, but not something I'd rave about. The portions were fair. I am curious to go in for drinks, as the people at the bar looked like they were having a good time!

Pizza mood, need someplace new - here we are. Tucked away in a corner. Look quick you may miss it the 1st time. Passed by the patio, too cold for that one. Walked inside what looked like a rustic pizza joint. Others were slowly coming in to celebrate Friday happy hour. But early enough to get a table. Happy hour (smaller portion) Calamari- lightly fried with marinara sauce. Liked the marinara, hot & spicy from the chili pepper flakes. Naples Calzoni for me - loaded with meat, great flavor, a little oily(thx to the meat). Easily remedied with a napkin. Marinara still good & enough for the whole meal. The wife had Ziti Pollo. Flavorful baked dish with plenty of cheese on top & chicken inside. The green chile added some spiciness with being too hot. Service was spot on. Good choice for dinner and we'll be back.

Great little spot for some tasty bites! They've got happy hour everyday from 2-6, so wait times are longer around dinner time. The calamari and antipasto are good starters, and we enjoyed the modena pizza as well. The crust is thin and crispy! Looking forward to checking out other menu items.

Everyone has an off day. I've been to Luca before and have had a good meal and good service. This was not one of those visits.Following a long day of travel, I decided to Order two pizzas and a salad from pizzeria Luca thinking it would be an easy task.Ordering went well, I showed up a half hour later as asked. The hostess, also MVP, let me know that they were having some issues with their pizza maker. The order was about a half hour late and pretty expensive, just south of $70 for two 14 inch pizzas and a wedge salad. Unfortunately, the pizza was definitely not worth the wait.

I was a regular at this place when I lived in the area. Unfortunately, I was in Albuquerque yesterday, so I went back to a great old regular spot. The service here has always been great and yesterday was no exception. The food is always so delicious and comes out without delay. I really love their red sauce. It is so good. I ordered a calzone, which was my usual order. I decided to try a new whiskey since I noticed one I have not tried. I have had other Rabbit Hole whiskeys and they have all been good. One this occasion I had their 4 grain. It was along the lines of a rye whiskey with that dry bite that I love. There is indoor, patio, and bar seating. I usually sat on the patio, but decided to sit at the bar on this visit. It was definitely good to see this place is still as great as it's always been. I definitely recommend trying Luca if you are in Albuquerque.