Menu

Un infuso delle regioni d' Italia

The Menu

The menu is a contemporary twist on traditional and classic food. It’s an infusion of all the different regions of Italy–a little from the north, some south–from Sicily to Sardinia. It’s a lot of fun to try them all!

“Buon Appetito” ~ Chef Antonio Caruana

Pinsa

  • Pinsa Margherita

    San Marzano tomato, Bufala Mozzarella, fresh basil, Sicillian sea salt, basil oil.

    $14

  • Pinsa e Funghi di Provolone

    Wine and garlic brined cremini and

    $16

  • Pinsa Vongole

    Whole baby clams, oregano, garlic, lemon, olive oil, grated Pecorino Romano.

    $16

  • Pinsa di Parma

    Proscuitto di Parma, Bufala Mozzarella,

    $18

Appetizers

  • Avocado Bruschetta

    Citrus marinated avocado over mascarpone and roasted garlic spread on grilled crostini.

    $16

  • Bruschetta

    Garlic brushed toast topped with fresh cut tomatoes, fresh basil, Ricotta Salata, and drizzled with basil oil.

    $13

  • Clams in Brodo

    Fresh clams stewed in a pepper bacon, shallot, tomato, and clam broth.

    $16

  • Calamari and Pepperoncini Salsa

    Fresh flash fried calamari served with fresh tomato and pepperoncini salsa and cracked pepper.

    $15

  • Mushroom Toast

    Portobello, white, and cremini mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, truffle oil, porcini dust, and Madera

    $15

  • Mussels di Luce

    Fresh mussels pan simmered in pancetta, smoked tomato passata and drizzled with in-house rosemary infused olive oil.

    $16

  • Tonno Crudo e Tartufo Nero

    chilled minced fresh Ahi tuna, ground black truffle, chopped capers, micro cilantro, basil oil, lemon, blood orange infused oil, finished with caramelized shaved red onion and luxardo cherry reduction.

    $18

  • Sautéed Calamari

    Fresh tomato, celery, parsley with a fennel seed broth.

    $15

  • Polpo Carbonizzato

    Charred Spanish octopus, pancetta simmered cannelloni beans, blistered tomatoes.

    $18

Social

  • Cheese Board

    Chef's selection of Italian cheeses.

    $26

  • Toasted Goat Cheese and Pesto

    Toasted goat cheese, walnut pesto, roasted garlic, house roasted peppers and crostini.

    $15

  • Salami Board

    Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, spicy Capicola, Calabrese salami, and Sopressata.

    $18

  • Burrata

    Knife cut hard salami, Proscuitto di Parma and provolone stuffed cherry peppers, argula.

    $17

Salad

  • Insalata di Luce

    Fresh field greens, Roma tomatoes, Sicilian olives, fresh oranges, lightly tossed in citrus oil, and topped with goat cheese.

    $12

  • Tonno e Verdure

    Grilled tuna, chopped parsley, field greens, red onions, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and pancetta lightly tossed in house-infused citrus oil.

    $18

  • Monzo di Caesar

    Grilled beef tenderloin, grilled romaine hearts, Classic Caesar Parmigiano Reggiano.

    $18

  • Panzanella

    A grilled bread salad tossed with capers, red onion, tomato, mixed olives, fresh herbs, and lemon.

    $12
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Mains

Mains

Pasta

  • Mafaldine di Guanciale

    Tender pork jowl/cheek, onion, fresh thyme, tomatoes, white wine tossed with mafaldine pasta.

    $27

  • Hunters Sausage

    Grilled sausage, fresh fennel, peppers, leeks, green olives, and tomato passata over spaghetti pasta with truffle oil and shaved Parmegiano Reggiano.

    $25

  • Gemelli con Verdure Grigliate

    Roasted eggplant, carrot, zucchini, squash, tomato, Ricotta Salata, basil oil, gemelli pasta.

    $24

  • Gamberi e Crema al Limone

    Pan seared shrimp and fresh asparagus with a silky lemon cream, tagliatelle pasta, red prawn elixir.

    $27

  • Smoke Salmon Arrabbiata

    Shallots, cognac, shaved smoked salmon, smoked provolone, Calabreses pepper, penne pasta.

    $27

  • Wild Boar Ragu

    Ground Cinghiale ragu over our house made tagliatelle pasta topped with roasted pulled Cinghiale with rosemary infused oil.

    $29

  • Spaghetti Della Pescatore

    Large shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, tomato passata, thin spagetti.

    $29

  • Rig and Goose

    Grey Goose vodka, tomatoes, shallot, and leek passata, tossed with rigatoni pasta, drizzled with red pepper puree and Pecorino Romano.

    $22

  • La Pasta di Tonno di Antonio

    Grilled fresh tuna, cannellini beans, fresh parsley, and lemon zest with spaghetti and basil oil.

    $26

  • Rigatoni con Salsicce e Funghi

    Roasted cremini mushrooms, fresh crumbled fennel sausage, fresh thyme, cream, San Marzano tomato paste, rigatoni pasta, Parmigiana Reggiano.

    $25

Pollo

  • Pollo e Salsicca con Pepperoncini

    Pounded chicken breast, fennel sausage, house-roasted peppers, peperoncini, fresh rosemary, white wine.

    $24

  • Pollo con Strati

    Lightly fried chicken breast, layered with eggplant, Capicola walnut pesto mozzarella, and pomodoro sauce.

    $26

  • Pollo al Sud

    Pounded chicken breast, Proscuitto di Parma, charred sliced tomato, fontina cheese, white wine saffron reduction, asparagus.

    $27

  • Pollo al Limone

    Pounded chicken breast, capers, chopped mixed olives, tomato, white wine, and lemon.

    $26

  • Pollo Pazzo

    Pounded chicken breast, pepperoncini, pancetta, fresh mozzarella, rose´ cream sauce.

    $27

Pesci

  • Tonno and Tomatoes

    Tuna fillet, tomatoes, capers, olives, and flat parsley with creamy polenta.

    $27

  • Lobster and Prosecco Gnocchi

    Maine Lobster, Prosecco with Sage Butter tossed with Potato Gnocchi.

    $30

  • Sotto Scallops

    Seared sea scallops atop roasted fennel risotto, and drizzled with caramelized Sambuca and candied fennel.

    $Market Price

  • Seafood Cioppino

    Scallops, clams, Chef’s fish, calamari, mussels, fresh celery, and fennel seed stewed in a saffron bouillabaisse.

    $31

  • Pesci Macchiato

    Chef's fish, shaved garlic, fresh tomatoes, baby clams, white wine, fresh basil, fresh arugula, sea salt, spinach fettucine.

    $29

Carne

  • Vitello Di Sogni

    Hand pounded veal, sundried tomato, mushrooms, cognac and gorgonzola cream.

    $28

  • Veal Saltimbocca

    Hand pounded veal, Prosciutto di Parma, white wine, fresh sage, butter.

    $27

  • Veal Chop della Casa

    Fire-grilled 16 oz bone-in chop, candied onions, smoked gouda, and Marsala reduction.

    $40

  • Veal Chop Milanese

    Bone-in veal chop, panko and bread crumb crusted, lemon caper sauce.

    $40

  • Filetto di Luce

    Fire-grilled beef tenderloin drizzled with gorgonzola cream accompanied by arugula and grilled zucchini.

    $34

  • Costolette di Angello al Pistachio

    Fire-grilled rack of lamb, goat cheese, pistachio dust, roasted redskin potatoes, pepperoncini, balsamic reduction.

    $39
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Cocktails

Cocktails

  • This Is Luce!!!

    Defiant whisky, fennel + peychuads bitters, simple.

    $14

  • Saffron Spell

    Bombay sapphire gin, saffron simple, lime, mint, cedrata.

    $14

  • Andromeda

    Chamomile infused bulliet bourbon, dry vermouth, benedictine.

    $13

  • Herbs

    Bacardi premium light rum, cynar, lime, simple, egg whites.

    $14

  • Silver Sun

    Vida mezcal, yellow chartreuse, agave, maraschino, lime.

    $14

  • Drip Drop

    Sky citrus vodka, limoncello, lemon, simple.

    $12

  • Fizzy Lift

    Titos vodka, grapefruit, simple, prosecco, orange bitters.

    $13

  • Smoke N Straw

    Silver tequila, mezcal, agave, strawberry, lime, egg whites.

    $13

  • Ransom Note

    Ransom small batch gin, elderflower, lime, simple, egg whites.

    $13

  • Del Sol

    Corralejo reposado tequila, agave, grapefruit, lemon, st. germaine.

    $13

  • Persephone

    Three olives pomegranate vodka, pomegranate juice, gernadine, prosecco.

    $12

  • Mary Pickford

    Bacardi premium white rum, maraschino, pineapple, grenadine.

    $12

  • Luce Spritz

    Tanqueray 10 gin, aperol, lemon, simple, cedrata sparkling lemonade.

    $13

  • Remember The Maine

    Knob Creek bourbon, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy juice, yellow chartreuse, bitters.

    $13

  • Vieux Carre

    Templeton rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, benedictine, bitters.

    $12

  • The Tazewell

    Square one cumber and basil vodka, lemon, simple.

    $13
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A Note on Beer

Luce’s beer selection is rather extensive. We have most domestic bottles on hand, some great imports, and our rotating draft list is proudly reserved for local breweries (with the exception of Peroni).

Wine

Wine

Wine is produced in such mass, at such different price points and with such a vast amount of variety that no matter where we go as foodies and winos we can usually find a nice bottle to satisfy our moment. The wines on this list, in my opinion, surpass all standard expectations from the vine, to the bottle, and to your glass. It’s all done at a very calculated level. But most of all, the feeling and the vibe we get from drinking it is worth the hard earned money we spend for it. So take a deep breath, smell it, breathe it in, relax in it, and more than anything… Enjoy the ones you’re drinking it with!

“Salute” ~ Tony Caruana

White

  • Darioush Viognier, Napa Valley

    Green apple on the palate, Asian fruit, star fruit, and white nectarine accented with a finish of orange zest, clove, and coffee.

  • Nickel & Nickel Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay, Napa Valley

    Beautiful sweetness of melon, pear, and apple. Interesting notes of minerality and flint. This is a stand-alone wine.

  • Ramey Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California

    The full package- good looks and a brain. Supple oak with classic apple and ripe pear notes.

  • Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros

    This is a classy, super-polished Chardonnay. Complex aromatics, balanced acidity with mineral depth and a rich mouthfeel.

  • Sella & Mosca “La Cala” Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy

    Crisp and citrusy with a splash of sea breeze.

  • Long Shadows “Poet’s Leap” Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington

    Dry and crisp with citrus notes and good minerality. Sourced from top vineyards of Horse Heaven Hills.

  • Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo, Campania, Italy

    Intensely perfumed with a spicy minerality.

  • Rubus White Blend (Colombard/Ugni Blanc/Gros Manseng blend), Southwest France

    Fresh, clean and lively with intense exotic fruit aromas. Delicate flavors of citrus and grapefruit with a long, lingering finish.

  • Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Straw in color, lush with aromas of peach, melon, and citrus. Pear and apple on the palate, clean and crisp.

  • Remy Pannier Vouvray (Chenin Blanc), Loire Valley, France

    Richly fragrant with hints of ripe pear, honey, and brioche.

  • Four Graces Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Escape to a tropical paradise with this beautifully fruit-forward wine.

  • Cantina Anselmi “San Vincenzo” (Garganega), Veneto, Italy

    Soave on steroids – pairs well with smoked or grilled fish, shellfish or lobster.

  • Soliste / Lune Et Soleil Sauvignoin Blanc, Sonoma, California

    Organic, elegant balance of acidity. Complex with finesse. Lime Zest, Sancerre like finish of minerals, granite and citrus.

  • Inglenook Blancaneaux White Blend (Rousanne, Marsanne, Viognier), Rutherford, California

    A Rhone Style blend, extremely limited, not aged in wood. A creamy and dense palate with a high pedigree and elegance.

  • Ayunta - Etna Bianco (Carricante/ Catarratto), Sicily, Italy

    A clean organic white from the slopes of Mt. Etna. Crisp, dry with a textured and subtle earthiness. Notes of minerality, honey, and lemon on the palate. Wonderful juice!

  • Ramato Pinot Grigio, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

    A lovely copper-colored Pinot Grigio. Aromas of white peach and strawberry. Rich and creamy textured mouthfeel. A palate of lemon and peaches with soft ripe tannins.

White by the Glass

  • Aviva Vino Vinho Verde (Loureiro, Treixadura), Portugal

    A wonderfully effervescent bouquet of white flowers with a limestone, mineral streak and white peach undertones.

  • Degiorgis Moscato d’ Asti, Piedmont, Italy

    Floral tones, exotic fruit, ripe aromas and a smooth silkiness on the palate.

  • St. M Riesling, Pfalz, Germany

    Fresh and off-dry with white peach and honey undertones.

  • Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

    Expressive flavors of grapefruit and passion fruit with a crisp, mineral finish.

  • Araldica Gavi, Piedmont, Italy

    Bright acidity and green apple notes streaking through light citrus.

  • Impero Pinot Grigio Trebbiano,Venezie, Italy

    A round palate with pear accents and balanced acidity.

  • Shaya Arindo Verdejo, Rueda, Spain

    This is Spain’s rendition of tropical Sauvignon Blanc… for those who love zesty and expressive wines!

  • Vinum Cellars Chardonnay, Monterey, California

    Sustainably farmed grapes make this lovely wine with a round mouthfeel and a touch of oak. Elegant and finely balanced finish.

Sparkling

  • Bocelli Family Wines Prosecco, Italy (187ml split)

    Before Andrea was famous for opera, the Bocelli family was famous for wine.

  • Nino Franco “Rustico” Prosecco, Italy

    Very fine, persistent, pleasant, crisp, fruity, and flowery.

  • Ferrari Brut, Franciacorta, Italy

    Overtones of ripe, golden apples, wildflowers, and a delicate fragrance of yeast.

  • Perrier-Jouet Brut Champagne, Epernay, France

    A classic style – perfectly balanced, expressive and nuanced.

  • Bisol “Jeio” Brut Rosé Prosecco (Glera/Merlot/Pinot Noir blend), Italy

    Brilliant pink with intense fresh fruit and citrus and a long, dry finish.

Red by the Glass

  • Grochau “Commuter Cuvée” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

    Rich, medium-bodied and sophisticated. Richly fruited and structured. Firm and depth with a long supple finish.

  • Vittoria IL Frappato, Sicily,Italy

    Aromas of rose petals and sage. Savory with silky tannins.

  • Vallis Dei Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Veneto,Italy

    Fruity with hints of oak, subtle spice, and vanilla. Well balanced with round tannins.

  • Familia Montaña (Tempranillo), Rioja, Spain

    Notes of spice, leather and vanilla, firm oak, and a touch of chocolate.

  • Citra Ferzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy

    Full, and harmonious. Velvety tannins, balsamic hints, round and well balanced.

  • Colli Senesi Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

    Aromas of wild berry, prune and blue flower mingle. Easygoing tannins, ripe cherry, and a hint of white pepper.

  • Cascina Del Torcc Barolo(Nebbiolo), Piedmont, Italy

    Plush with licorice, sweet mushroom, black cherry and pepper. An approachable and gentle interpretation of Barolo.

  • Montes Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

    An elegant and herbaceous wine with notes of dark fruits, earth and clove. Gentle oak and a long finish.

  • Donna Margherita Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy

    Plum and raspberries on the nose. Vibrant acidity, fleshy and juicy notes of black cherry and spice.

  • Borsao Berola Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain

    A dense, full-bodied, pure, rich, intense Spanish red. Remarkable aromatic complexity, black fruit, and balsamic touches.

  • Powers Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington State

    Ripe blackberry and currant flavors with a balance of earth and tannin. Smooth on the palate with a nice finish.

  • Domaine de La Guicharde Blend (Syrah / Grenache), Rhone Valley, France

    A great expression from the Rhone Valley. Flavors of dark berries, cassis, licorice, and a peppery finish.

  • Salice Salentino Riserva (Negroamaro / Malvasia Nera), Puglia, Italy

    A stand up wine. Basil and sweet spice aromas. Well structured, smooth with refined tannins.

Red

  • Walter Scott Pinot Noir “Freedom Hill”, Willamette Valley, Oregon

    A fantastic, small single vineyard comes this showcase of intense smoky aromas. Round and ripe tannins. Power and finesse.

  • Buglioni L’Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Corvina, etc.), Veneto, Italy

    Elegant aromas of ripe fruit and raisins with a palate of vanilla, tobacco, cocoa and anise.

  • Ojai Roll Ranch Vineyard (Syrah), Ventura County, California

    A fine Syrah of scorched earth and tar. Silky and intense with peppery touches. Chewy frame and finishing long.

  • Prunotto Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

    A very classic Barbaresco, showing ripe and spicy fruit, great depth and complexity.

  • Gaja “Sito Moresco” (Nebbiolo/Merlot/Cabernet blend), Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

    Famed winemaker Angelo Gaja created this stunning red echoing Barbaresco with a modern twist.

  • Luce della Vite (Sangiovese/Merlot blend), Tuscany, Italy

    The ultimate Supertuscan with a velvety texture and an endless array of flavors. Very limited, we had to fight to get this one!

  • Trione Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California

    Complex, rich and elegant with flavors of black currant, allspice, and clove. Velvety texture and smooth tannins on a long finish.

  • Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

    Richly textured and concentrated black cherry, wild berry, cassis, and mocha.

  • Chateau Lasségue Grand Cru, Saint-Emillion, Bordeaux (Merlot/Cab Franc/Cab Sav)

    Medium to full-bodied, rich and dense, opulent layers of spiced black fruit. Plush with firm tannins. A long finish and fragrant.

  • Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

    A man can stand anything except a succession of ordinary days. - Faust

  • Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

    An absolutely classic wine made by the Queen of Napa, Heidi Barrett. Dark cherry, plum, coffee, and spices with a long finish.

  • Mocali Vigna delle Raunate Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

    An ultimate expression of Tuscany – sophisticated and intense. Full-bodied, well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins.

  • Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir, Carneros, California

    From succulent fruit sourced solely from estate vineyards, offering violets, strawberry jam, and a hint of rosemary.

  • Travaglini Gattinara (Nebbiolo), Piedmont, Italy

    Our secret weapon! Dried cherries and rose petals with lean wood notes. Perfect with mushrooms and slow-cooked meats.

  • Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy

    Ruby red color and intense, vinous plum and cherry. Pair with lighter meats.

  • Descendientes de J. Palacios “Petalos” (Mencia), Bierzo, Spain

    A deeply flavored red wine perfect for wild game and red sauces.

  • Tournon Mathilda Shiraz, Victoria, Australia

    An elegant and balanced wine by Michel Chapoutier. Supple and Silky with dark fruits.

  • Bodegas Volver Old Vine Tempranillo, La Mancha, Spain

    A full-bodied and savory wine that delves deep into the earth in which the grapes were grown.

  • Celler Vall Llach “Embruix” (Garnatxa/Merlot/Syrah/Cabernet/Carinyena blend), Priorat, Spain

    A powerful wine from the mountains of Northern Spain

  • Castelmaure “Grand Cuvee” (Grenache/Syrah/Carignan blend), Languedoc-Rousillon, France

    Intense and rich aroma with flavors of cherries and dark fruit, followed by earth and mild tar notes.

  • Luce della Vite “Lucente” (Sangiovese/Merlot blend), Tuscany, Italy

    The second wine of this acclaimed estate, this gorgeous Supertuscan is a must try.

  • Castello di Bossi “Berardo” Chianti Classico Riserva (Sangiovese), Tuscany, Italy

    A luminous red color with aromas of dark cherries, plums, violets, and dark chocolate. Smooth on the palate with a silky finish.

  • Tenet “Le Fervent” Syrah, Costieres de Nimes, S. Rhone Valley, France

    Vibrant wine from the south of France with flavors of blueberry, boysenberry, and garrigue.

  • Henri Lurton “Margaux De Brane” (Cabernet/Merlot blend), Bordeaux, France

    Aromas and flavors of ripe dark cherries, roses, licorice, and notes of vanilla.

  • A Tribute To Grace (Grenache), Besson Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley, California

    A delicate and intriguing body with floral aromatics, delightfully lean oak and bright cheries. 254 cases produced

  • Terra d’Oro Petit Sirah, Amador County, California

    Bold, spicy and jammy. Like blackberry cobbler with a kick.

  • Beran Zinfandel, Sonoma, California

    Medium bodied, deep and dark purple. Aromas of blueberry pie, raspberry and dark chocolate. Rich and elegant finish.

  • Volunteer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

    A big Napa style Cab-the perfect wine for a night on the town.

  • Tenuta Sette Cieli “Yantra” (Cabernet Sav./Merlot blend), Tuscany, Italy

    100% Organic all hand farmed. An enjoyable blend with soft fruitiness, plum and cherry notes. A solid Tuscan.

  • Hedges “DLD” Syrah, Les Gosses Vineyard, Red Mountain, Washington State

    A beauty of a wine, this Syrah boasts the classic dustiness of the AVA with generous dark fruits and great structure.

  • Terredora Di Paolo Tuarasi, Anglianico, Italy

    A gripping, hearty red featuring incense, cracked pepper, mocha, clove, and earth.

  • Colpetrone Sagrantino Montefalco, Umbria, Italy

    One of our firmest and driest wines. Decisive, strong and pronounced tannins.

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