Luca Turci Italian Restaurant - Winter Park (FL)

5 /5 I EY: Absolutely amazing experience and food! It was our first time here and come to find out they have been open less than a year. It has a quaint little feel with an amazing atmosphere and top notch service and food. All pastas and sauces are made in house and everything was incredibly delicious. My wife and I started off with a Nice glass of Moscato and a glass bottle coke. We ordered the filet carpaccio and caesar salad to start. Both were incredible and fresh, the wine was sweet and crisp and paired amazingly with it. We were given a nice little plate of Italian cheese with a balsamic drizzle compliments of the chef and it was so crisp paired with the white and with the carpaccio. It was extremely difficult to choose what to eat. They had so many good looking plates and choices. I ended up going with the duck and gnocchi and my wife ordered the gnocchi verde. The gnocchi was fresh and stuffed with mozzarella and topped with Alfredo sauce and the duck was cooked perfectly. It was tender and had an amazing flavor. The gnocchi verde caught me off guard in a positive way, it was extremely flavorful and the prosciutto added a nice saltiness to it. Everything was prepared perfectly and we finished off the night with such a unique dessert. I got an affogato with vanilla gelato and my wife got the tiramisu. The presentation of the tiramisu was amazing, it was so light and not as strong coffee forward. ti was like a light mouse and cake and it was topped with a Belgian chocolate crumble, it was made to look like a little potted plant which i thought was amazing. The affogato was just as expected both bitter creamy and sweet with the espresso and gelato and was just the right way to end the night with a little espresso, gelato and tiramisu. All in all this place is amazing and a great spot for a date night or a night outing with some friends. I highly recommend this place, it deserves the praise.

5 /5 Katherine: The best Italian restaurant I’ve had in Orlando. The service and staff were phenomenal. Pasta made fresh right in front of you. Lasagna and tiramisu (potted plant) were an absolute favorite!

3 /5 Laura Cruz: The food was very good and definitely the strongest part of the experience. However, the service and overall atmosphere did not meet the same standard. From the start, the ambience felt uninviting. The staff was polite but their interactions felt very forced, which created an awkward tone throughout the evening, something just feels off from the minute they greet you. A small but telling detail was how the clients umbrellas were handled on a rainy night, they were left outside on the wet floor and rain which felt careless and unprofessional. Also, be aware of the strict policies. Your credit card is held for the reservation, with a $20 per person charge if you cancel or modify within 24 hours. We were also charged a 20% "large party" gratuity for a table of five, which felt excessive and unusual. The managers attitude was unhelpful and concerns were not properly addressed. Overall, the staff gave the impression that they did not want to be there. While technically polite, the service felt unnatural. In short, the food is good, but the service, fees, and overall experience leave a lot to be desired. I later read other reviews expressing similar concerns. Great food alone does not make a great restaurant, service and experience matter just as much.

5 /5 Kevin Bolivar: Luca Turci celebrates its first year yet feels like a classic. The ambiance and service rank atop the Winter Park elite. You’ll enjoy every experience from the fresh bread, to the homemade lasagna, and terrific tiramisu served in a clay pot. Perfect for dates, celebrations, or just sitting around the table with the people you love.

5 /5 Hollie Gilbert: We went on Christmas night and sure service was a bit slow but considering the challenges service businesses face I didn’t find it to be off putting as others have mentioned. The food was great and my husband who is not much of a pasta guy is already talking about going back for the spicy sauce! The outdoor seating was lovely this time of year!