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

Appetizers

  • Avocado Bruschetta

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

    $14

  • Bruschetta

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

    $11

  • Clams in Brodo

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

    $14

  • Calamari and Pepperoncini Salsa

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

    $13

  • Mushroom Toast

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

    $13

  • Mussels di Luce

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

    $14

  • Mozzarella and Tomato

    Fresh mozzarella, fresh sliced tomato, basil, sea salt, cracked pepper and basil-infused oil.

    $10

  • Sautéed Calamari

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

    $13

Social

  • Cheese Plate

    Taleggio, fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino peppato, baby Swiss, Ricotta Salata, smoked Gouda, sharp Provolone.

    $15

  • Toasted Goat Cheese and Pesto

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

    $13

  • Salami Cold Plate

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

    $15

  • Burrata

    Fresh Burrata with chefs pairings.

    $10

Salad

  • Insalata di Luce

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

    $10

  • Tonno e Verdure

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

    $14

  • Monzo di Caesar

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

    $17

  • Panzanella

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

    $10

Pinsa

  • Pinsa Margherita

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

    $13

  • Pinsa e Funghi di Provolone

    Wine and garlic brined cremini and

    $14

  • Pinsa Vongole

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

    $14

  • Pinsa di Parma

    Proscuitto di Parma, Bufala Mozzarella,

    $16
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Mains

Mains

Pasta

  • Mafaldine di Guanciale

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

    $23

  • Hunters Sausage

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

    $22

  • Cavatappi con Verdure Grigliate

    Roasted eggplant, carrot, zucchini, squash, tomato, Ricotta Salata, and basil oil over cavatappi pasta.

    $19

  • Shrimp con Pasta Verdi

    Pan seared shrimp and tomatoes in simmered saffron tossed with spinach fettuccini and arugula.

    $22

  • Wild Boar Ragu

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

    $28

  • Capellini Della Pescatore

    Large shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, tomato passata, capellini pasta.

    $26

  • Rig and Goose

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

    $18

  • La Pasta di Tonno di Antonio

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

    $22

Pollo

  • Pollo e Salsicca con Pepperoncini

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

    $22

  • Pollo con Strati

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

    $22

  • Pollo al Sud

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

    $24

  • Pollo al Limone

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

    $22

  • Pollo Pazzo

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

    $24

Pesci

  • Tonno and Tomatoes

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

    $25

  • Seafood Cioppino

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

    $29

  • Sotto Scallops

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

    $28

  • Lobster and Prosecco Gnocchi

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

    $28

  • Pesci Rose

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

    $28

  • Pesci e Fregola

    Herb and oven roasted Chef's fish, over San Marzano and baby clam steeped fregola sarde, blood orange oil, fresh mint.

    $28

Carne

  • Vitello Di Sogni

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

    $26

  • Filetto di Luce

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

    $29

  • Veal Chop della Casa

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

    $38

  • Veal Saltimbocca

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

    $24

  • Veal Chop di Casa

    16 oz bone in chop, topped with candied onions.

    $38

  • Veal Chop Milanese

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

    $36

  • 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

  • Flanagan Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Napa Valley, California

    A French oak-kissed gem aged sur lie in barrel with rich texture and great acidity. Classy, bright notes of lemon and apple.

  • Encostas do Lima Vino Verde (Loureiro, Treixadura), Portugal

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

  • 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.

  • Valminor Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain

    Lime, citrus and chalk notes brace this high acid, clean white from Spain’s northwestern coast.

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

    Intensely perfumed with 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.

  • R. Stuart & Co. “White Sky” Pinot Gris, Oregon

    Aromatic and floral with a compelling streak of honey and a light essence of orange marmalade.

  • 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

  • Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse (Chardonnay), Burgundy, France

    Stone fruits, acacia flowers, and spiced hazelnut butter. A long, intense and spicy finish.

  • Ramey Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California

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

  • i Stephanini “Il Selese” Soave (Garganega), Italy

    Crisp and citrusy with a splash of sea breeze.

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

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

White by the Glass

  • Mezzacorona Moscato, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

    Floral tones, exotic fruit, ripe aromas and a smooth silkiness on the palate. Tyson’s absolute favorite.

  • 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.

  • Famiglia Pasqua Pinot Grigio, delle Venezie, Italy

    A round palate with pear accents and balanced acidity.

  • Bodegas Naia “Las Brisas” 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.

Rose by the Glass

  • The Devil’s Stone (Grenache, Etc.) Ventoux S. Rhone Valley, France

    A fresh rosé with essences of grapefruit, lemon, and white rose petals.

  • Francis Coppola “Sofia” Rose (Syrah/Pinot Noir blend), Monterey County, California

    A lush and opulent wine with rich fruits, a full body, and long 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, wild flowers and a delicate fragrance of yeast

  • Perrier-Jouet Brut Champagne, Epernay, France

    A classic style – perfectly balanced, expressive, and nuanced.

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

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

  • Castello Banfi “Rosa Regale” Brachetto d’Aqui, Piedmont, Italy

    A sweet bottle of fresh strawberries to enjoy with dessert.

Red by the Glass

  • Sivas Sonoma Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California

    Rich, full-bodied and sophisticated. Classic notes of cherry and anise with a long supple finish.

  • Castello Banfi “L’Ardi” Dolcetto d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy

    Fresh and energetic, recalling cherry, prune, and raspberry.

  • Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Nero d’Avola/Frappato blend), Sicily, Italy

    Fresh and distinctive, reminiscent of cherries, figs, ginger and fruit drops.

  • Bodegas Lan Crianza (Tempranillo), Rioja, Spain

    A fruit driven wine with bright cherries, firm oak and a touch of chocolate.

  • Casata Parini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy

    A young, fresh red with cherry fruits and a soft, gentle structure.

  • Di Majo Norante Sangiovese, Molise, Italy

    A bright young wine with soft red fruits and fine tannins.

  • Monte Degli Angeli Barolo (Nebbiolo), Piedmont, Italy

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

  • Bodegas Salentein “Killka” Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

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

  • Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Sangiovese), Tuscany, Italy

    The ultimate expression of Tuscany. Ethereal, sophisticated and intense dark fruits with just the right structure.

  • Bodegas Breca Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain

    Fresh and distinctive, reminiscent of cherries, figs, ginger and fruit drops.

  • Ancient Peaks Merlot, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, California

    A nose of blueberries and plum with notes of cinnamon and cigar box, followed by a palate of juicy black cherry and cassis.

  • 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.

Red

  • A Tribute to Grace Grenache, Besson Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley, Santa Barbara, California

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

  • Dom. de la Charbonnierre, Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Grenache, etc.), Rhone Valley, France

    A classic of Southern France, this CDP showcases old world tradition and perfectly balances the fruit, earth, and tannin within.

  • 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.

  • Pio Cesare Barbaresco (Nebbiolo), Piedmont, Italy

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

  • Elvio Cogno “Cascina Nuova” Barolo (Nebbiolo), Piedmont, Italy

    Elegant scents of flowers and light, delicate spices with just the right balance.

  • 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 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.

  • Kinsella Estates “Jersey Boys” Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek, Sonoma, California

    A rich, elegant and earthy Cabernet from a tiny single vineyard named for the hit Broadway show. 689 cases produced.

  • Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Domaine du Cayron Gigondas (Grenache/Syrah/etc), Rhone Valley, France

    A powerful wine dominated by Grenache, full of ripe red fruits and toasty oak.

  • Howard Park “Flint Rock” Shiraz, Great Southern, Western Australia

    A rich and herbaceous Shiraz from a cooler-than-typical Australian climate, driving a beautiful and refreshing acidity.

  • 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.

  • Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion (Merlot/Cab. Franc blend), Bordeaux, France

    Right bank Bordeaux offers this gorgeous wine with notes of plum, clove, clay and vanilla.

  • Chateau Notton Margaux (Cabernet/Merlot blend), Bordeaux, France

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

  • The Federalist Zinfandel, Lodi, California

    Rich, intense and vibrant with dark fruits and herbal notes. Named for Alexander Hamilton.

  • Eric Kent Syrah, Las Madres Vineyard, Carneros, Sonoma, California

    Mediterranean herbs, smoked meat, pepper and black olives. Old world aromatics and new world muscle, 197 cases produced.

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

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

  • Worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

    Red currant, milk chocolate, and cigar wrapper–the perfect wine for a night on the town.

  • Tenuta Campo di Sasso “Insoglio del Cinghiale” (Syrah/Merlot/Cab. Franc blend), Tuscany, Italy

    A robust and vibrant Supertuscan with a nose of dark berries and a palate of depth and spice.

  • 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.

  • Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

    The ultimate expression of Tuscany – ethereal, sophisticated and intense.

  • Tenuta Lunelli ‘Carapace’ Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria, Italy

    One of our firmest and driest wines. Dark aromas of cedar, clove and balsamic with hints of ash and tar, ending in firm tannins.

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