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Luce Restaurant & Bar

214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1078 (First Ward)
704-344-9222
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Ranked #9 of 1,422 restaurants in Charlotte
Price range: RM91 - RM91
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: First Ward
Cross street: North Tryon & 5th
Transit: You can use the LYNX Light Rail Blue Line and get off on the CTC/Arena station and walk towards 5th street. Walk west on 5th, one block, to the Hearst Tower located on the corner of 5th and College. Luce in located on the Tryon level of the Hearst Tower in the courtyard.
Description: The setting at Luce is romantic. The Murano Lights, Venetian Plaster and Travertine floors create an exclusive dining ambiance. Luce means “Light” in Italian and the restaurant clearly “glows” Luce provides an ideal dining experience whether you stop in for a quick lunch or settling in for a full course dinner and fine selection of extensive wines from Italy. Luce offers fresh, authentic Italian cuisine rich in flavor and passion inspired by our Italian chef, Gabriele Grigolon. The attentive and knowledgeable staff always provides impeccable service allowing you to sit back and enjoy your dining experience. Conveniently located in the Hearst Tower Plaza in the business district of Charlotte’s Center City. Luce opened in 2002 and has achieved outstanding accolades. Helen Schwabb, Charlotte Observer Food Critic, gave Luce an “Excellent” rating. ZAGAT has given Luce an “Extraordinary” rating from 2004-2010.
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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My wife and I were visiting from Chicago(home of OUTSTANDING italian restaurants) and the concierge of the Ritz Carlton Hotel recommended Luce. We walked and were greeted warmly at door,sat at bar for a drink and promplty went to our table. It was a busy saturday night and the place was jumping. Even so,service was terrific and the food evne... More

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Charlotte, NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I live just nort of Charlotte and whenever we get the opportunity to go see a show or concert, we try to make Luce our dinner choice before the event. It is so romantic and the tables are spaced apart so you can have intimate conversation. We went for our anniversary and when I made the reservation I told them... More

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Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

OMG! How fabulous was Luce's restaurant! The photos on their website don't do it justice. We had a reservation for 9 pm and upon our arrival, were treated like VIPs. We began our evening with moscato at the bar while our table was being prepared (only 3 minute wait). Once we sat down, I was able to see the decor... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I did not care for this restaurant at all. The menu didn't have many choices and the majority of the food was seafood. I hate seafood and so if I hadn't had to eat there with my coworkers, I would've gone somewhere else. I got a chicken dish and it wasn't that great; it was kind of dry. I was... More

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Greenville, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This restaurant is one of the best hidden gems in Charlotte. The ambiance can't be beat. Not only is the service impeccable, but our waiter was awesome. He explained the menu, as it was partially in Italian and made suggestions for our meal. We started our meal with fresh (and I mean fresh out the oven fresh) bread with a... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The food and the service just can't be beat. This is my first stop for any type of business outing or for a celebratory dinner. The restaurant is quiet, which is means you can have a rather large group with out having to yell across the table to hear everyone--a real perk for group business lunches or dinners! The wine... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The service was wonderful. We sat outside in the courtyard. It is always nice to have this option. The salad was wonderful. I wasn't too impressed with the Seafood Risotto but I will return to try another one of the delicious sounding options.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We had dinner here on a Saturday night and we had early reservations because we had concert tickets. We were seated immediately on our arrival and after a short hiccup in the service we settled in to decide what we wanted to have. We started with the calamari appetizer. We ordered a bottle of wine after some discussion with our... More

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

My wife and I stopped in Charlotte yesterday on our way home (from DC to Atlanta) just to enjoy Luce. We first experienced their great food two years ago and have been looking for a chance to get back. The food is exceptional, the service is timely and subtle, and the ambiance is comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant to... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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31 reviews 31 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The Chef is consistent and the food is always top notch. The food covers all taste buds in your mouth, leaving you with the full satisfaction of a great meal. The atmosphere, well it cannot get any better than the staff they have there. Authentic, Real, Quality, and you get what you pay for. This is an establishment that takes... More

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