“ After many recommendations we had to stop in here before we went and watched Bison Hockey You have to make a reservation same day as they only have about 12 tables and bar seating but it's definitely worth it. All the sports memorabilia is cool to look at from over the years. The food was great. The gluten free pizza crust is the best i have had some I had to go gluten free. The chicken strips were killer Im not sure what they do to them but it's delicious! The kitchen and pizza oven are all in the bar area with you. The server was super friendly. Our bill was very reasonable as well. The owner came and sat with us I think bc he noticed our hockey apparel which was pretty cool and had a chat about hockey. We love local places like this! Definitely support this gem in the neighborhood we will be back next hockey game in town. ”

“ I tried Luca's for the first time after moving to Bloomington last year. The pizza was fantastic--thin and crispy style and not too heavy! The service was great, in a small, charming corner location near downtown. I will be back to try some of their other Italian dishes. It is easy to see why they have been around so long! ”

“ Wonderful ambience. Feels like old Chicago. Great staff with attentive welcoming service. Pizza is thin and crispy, with not much sauce. My wife likes it but I didn't care for it. Their Alfredo sauce is awesome and homemade. I got the Cannelloni and it was good but next time I'll try the Fettuccini Alfredo plus Chicken. My sister in law got the lasagna and she loved it. I tried some of the meat sauce and it was fine. I also tried some of the Marinara sauce that came with the Mozzarella Sticks and it was alright. Unfortunately the mozza sticks were not homemade. My wife got the Pinot Grigio and it was a bit too sweet. Next time she'll try their California Sauvignon Blanc. I got an Amber Ale and it was fine, but next time I'll get a Lager. ”

“ OMG, this pizza!!!! I will happily drive hours to get it. Super service, and this is an authentic place. I will continue to patronize this establishment. There is a parking lot out back, so easy in/out parking as well. ”

“ The vegan pizza was to die for!!!!!!!! People are very friendly. Great place, will definitely recommend. ”

“ Review Visit: May 16th, 2016 Lucca Grill was lookin' pretty good on this day. "There's a dumbwaiter over there," I remember saying to my girlfriend as we sat down with the menus. She looked really confused as that is a very confusing thing to hear in a pub. But, sure enough, there indeed was a dumbwaiter in Lucca Grill. Or what appears to be a dumbwaiter. You can see it below, if you are interested. Now, that the dumbwaiter is used for, I'm not sure. I did see our waitress interact with it but I can't tell if it was used for a storage spot or something else. Anyways, my girlfriend and I decided to spend the day in Bloomington and check out a few things. What we didn't have planned was food. Sometimes we go somewhere with one place in mind and figure it out from there. That is how this day was. We sat in the car, decided we wanted burgers, used Yelp and Google for suggestions, and debated places. Lucca Grill had good reviews and the photos on Yelp looked great. This might shock you but that is what we picked for our lunch destination. Aside from the dumbwaiter, the other thing that stands out about this visit is the location. I am not intimately familiar with Bloomington/Normal but I've been there enough to get around with some minor help with GPS. There was something about Lucca that I just didn't register. Something about it being near the corner of a business block and there being some one-way roads really through me off. After having to circle back around, we parked alongside the road and walked the short distance to our food destination. We both ordered what we came here for. Burgers and french fries. When the waitress brought our food out to us, we didn't say thank you because our stomachs were rumbling so loud at the mere sight of the food. Wasted no time, did we when it came to digging in. The burgers were presented 'open-face', so we had to assemble it before we got to chowing. The food looked great on the plate. The food smelled great. Did it taste great? It was pretty good! I will admit the burger was just a little bit dry and just a little bit lacking on flavor, but it still packed a punch in spite of that. Each bite was delightful and mixed with the crinkle cut french fries, it was pretty much everything we were looking for but not anything more. This would definitely be one of my go-to places for a casual lunch with friends if I lived in the area. Bar food is some of the best food and Lucca meets those expectations quite well. ”

“ A visit to Bloomington/Normal isn't complete without a stop at Lucca Grill! We started with the fried pepper jack cheese curds. Then my husband couldn't wait to have the Baldini pizza - his favorite. I enjoyed a side salad first then a pepperoni and mushroom pizza. Everything was delicious. The service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry. The ambiance hasn't changed over the years and it makes the history of the restaurant part of the experience. ”

“ Cozy old school pizza place. There's a reason they've been open almost 100 years and it's the amazing pizza! The A La Baldini pizza, typical supreme toppings, was delicious with nice crispy thing crust. There's lots of seating along the bar, but not too many tables, so I'd recommend a reservation during busy lunch/dinner times. ”

“ On the advice of a hotel clerk we decided to try Luca Grill We are very glad we did. Seating was limited ( reservations only) so we sat at the bar. Service, atmosphere , food & price were all great! As good as the photos are they tasted even better. Great hole in the wall place! ”