Luci Ancora

4.6 ( 378 reviews )
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$50–100
2060 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, United States
+1 651-698-6889
Luci Ancora, nestled in St. Paul, MN, stands as a beacon of Italian culinary delight. This charming restaurant offers a cozy ambiance complemented by attentive service, making every visit memorable. Patrons rave about the thoughtfully curated menu, featuring standout dishes like the housemade mozzarella antipasti and savory mushroom fettuccine. Kate Nilsen shares her affection for the consistent quality that has made Luci Ancora her go-to spot. The pasta dishes, notably the Ravioli with rosemary browned butter and braised short rib fettuccine, are often described as sensational, leaving diners eager for another visit. Decadent desserts such as the flourless chocolate cake and the praised vanilla crème brûlée further enhance the dining experience. Many guests appreciate the elegant yet unpretentious atmosphere, with white tablecloths that elevate the dining experience. As Tammy Cheng notes, Luci Ancora is a local gem worth the visit. The commitment to quality ingredients and delightful flavors shines through in every dish, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Italian cuisine in the Twin Cities. The combination of delicious food, inviting decor, and impeccable service ensures that Luci Ancora is not just a meal; it’s an experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Luci Ancora

kate nilsen
May 23,2025
This is my boyfriend and I’s favorite restaurant. We love what they did, decor wise, with the space they have. We also have been here multiple times over the past year and a half and we’ve received the same incredible service and delicious food every single time. Every person who works here is so kind. My favorite things to order are the caesar salad and the mushroom fettuccine. I always get different desserts and appetizers and each one I try I love. This restaurant is the best, you definitely can’t skip this one!
Jayna B.
May 20,2025
The flavors of the food were absolutely sensational, I can't wait to go back! Pictured: Gamberi shrimp, Ravioli (special) with Rosemary Browned butter sauce, Fettuccine with braised short ribs, flourless Chocolate Cake with red wine caramel.
Diana Whelan
May 7,2025
My husband and I have driven past Luci Ancora many times and always thought we should go sometime. We finally went tonight and what a treat it was to dine there! Our server was amazing the entire time and made the evening that much more special. We devoured every morsel and drop that was put in front of us, enjoying every dish we chose! We highly recommend going, and we will definitely be back. PS the vanilla creme brulee was a revelation!
Tammy Cheng
Apr 4,2025
white table cloth dining experience. Locally Italian family owned a gem in the St Kate U area. Reservation recommended.
Kayla H
Mar 21,2025
This has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in the twin cities. The food is excellent and I greatly appreciated that the servings were regular vs oversized, which I feel is somewhat the norm for Italian restaurants. It’s important to me that I don’t waste food and I always feel bad when I don’t eat everything. That said, portion sizes are still very much appropriate and match the price points. The food itself was absolutely delicious. Service was fantastic as well. Such a great experience!
Timothy Faatz
Mar 15,2025
Some friends who were visiting from out of town, used to dine at this restaurant on their anniversary when they lived in Saint Paul. They wanted to visit it again, so we each had the chef’s tasting menu. Absolutely delicious food, perfect ambience, and wonderful staff. I’m looking forward to the next time I can dine there!
Joshua Solge
Mar 10,2025
My wife and I love this place. When we looked at houses in St. Paul we always googled how close they were to Luci Ancora. The pasta is fresh and homemade. The portions are small but that leaves room to take it slow and enjoy apps and dessert (or multiple rounds of entrees). The bar makes a good cocktail.
Sarah Smith
Feb 23,2025
Stumbled upon this place by pure coincidence and we are so glad we did. The food was amazing and it’s a perfect spot for a date night or just grabbing a nicer dinner with friends. My date got the daily 4 course tasting meal and I got pasta and Caesar salad and every bite of food that we had was amazing. Our server was also so kind and funny!! We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back.

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