LUCE RESTAURANT AND CAFE
Lucé: pronounced (loo-chay) is the Italian term for light. Italians
have a long history of being inspired by light, as evidenced by their
artists, architecture and wine. Perhaps Robert Mondavi said
it best when he said “When I pour a glass of truly fine wine, when I
hold it up to the light and admire its color, when I raise it to my nose and
savor its bouquet and essence, I know that wine is, above all else, a blessing.
A gift of nature, a joy as pure and elemental as the soil and vines and sunshine
from which it springs.” –Harvests of Joy
At Lucé our guests arrive to a handsome Tuscan inspired décor
including an excellent patio dining area, providing a great place to
enjoy the sunset. Both cozy and casual Lucé is a fun place to
relax and enjoy time well spent with family and friends, yet still intimate
enough for a special evening. Our restaurant is divided by a large
stone fireplace offering romantic fireside dining on both sides of the
restaurant. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through
Saturday beginning at 11:00 am. Sundays dining begins at 5:00 pm and
we are closed on Mondays.
Enoteca: pronounced (?-no-tay-kä) is a word much like bistro. In
Italy, enotecas are wine stores, wine cellars or wine bars – sometimes
a combination of all three. We consider ourselves a wine-focused restaurant
with a great wine bar. Typically we offer 35 to 40 selections by the
glass. Guests can partake of the wine bar atmosphere and our small plates,
but we are also a full-service dining restaurant. We are casual but refined – many
people visit us for special occasions, but just as many visit the bar
to snack or try a flight of wines. Lucé’s wine list focuses
on European influenced selections for their excellent food pairing capabilities.
We also offer many crowd pleasing favorites for the novice and connoisseur
alike. Working closely with importers we have some exclusive opportunities
to offer our guests diverse and rare treats. Additionally all of our
wines are served in Riedel glassware to enhance the aromas and flavors.
Chef Jeremy Gedert creates dishes that are influenced by both traditional
and contemporary Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. Our large plates
and small tapas-styled plates are full of bold and fresh flavors. Passionate
about exotic fruits, Chef creates delicious gelatos, chutneys and sauces.
Drawing from seasonal selections and researching unique spices guests
can truly expect a dining experience.
Special Events:
In an effort to encompass all that Lucé enjoys celebrating (food,
wine, and art) we have created a wine and art series. The first Wednesday
of every month May through October come join us for live jazz, a tasting
of 10 wines and a locally featured artist. The artist is available for
discussion and their pieces are available for purchase and can be viewed
during the entire month. We have several wine dinners throughout the
year with winemakers and winery owners.
Lucé has live music every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm throughout
the patio season.
Additionally, Lucé has helped guests celebrate a little of everything
including birthdays, wedding receptions, bridal showers, private wine
tastings and company parties.
Curbside Carryout:
Lucé offers a convenient curbside carryout featuring our full
menu as well as family style meals to go. Have a hectic schedule or want
to entertain without the stress of cooking? Give us a call! Our full
wine list is available to go and is sold at state minimum pricing, 10%
case discounts.
Directions to Luce Restaurant and Cafe
Photos of Luce Restaurant and Cafe
The Grumpy Gormet rates Luce restaurant 
#2 Best New Restaurant in Columbus, 2006 (Columbus Monthly)
Luce Restaurant and Cafe Ratings (Columbus City Guide)
September
Special Events: "The Art Event", featuring artwork from local artists.
"There are many reasons to fall in love with LUCE"
- Miriam Abbott Bowers, The Other Paper
"Big things come in small packages at LUCE"
-Gary Seman, This Week News
"Open since late July (2005), Luce is the newest entrant in the small-plates
arena. Luce, an offspring of La Scala, is a wine bar offering four small cold
plates, including an artisanal cheese plate and eight hot plates.
Chef Jeremy Gedert [formerly of Tapatio and Due Amici] says the most popular small plate is the crab cakes with yellow tomato and sweet chile sauce, and his favorite is the pistachio-crusted pork medallions with apple cider glaze and sweet potato risotto.
-Tapas Tour, by Steve Stover. Columbus City Scene Jan-Feb 2006.
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