Luci

4.4

215 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.
Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.

Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

Additional information

Location
472 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Phone number
(03) 9116 8877
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Contemporary European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer self-parking at AUD$35 (per 24hours). Valet parking is available 7 days a week, please contact our friendly team for details.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

Luci - Chef’s Tasting Menu
A$109.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Luci's 5 course tasting menu: Start with a selection of cichetti, try our seabream crudo, then a delicious baby spinach and ricotta tortellini, followed by the duo of lamb. Finish it all with an indulgent tiramisu.
Luci Group Menu
A$99.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Three Courses Set Menu: Choice of Entrée, Choice of Main, Sides to share and Choice of Dessert.
An Ode To Olive Oil: Luci x Goldi
A$169.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 21, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Join us for a night where olive oil takes center stage, enhancing every dish with its rich, golden flavour. In collaboration with award-winning local olive oil producer Goldi, guests will hear from the maker about the olive oil process and the benefits of homegrown EVOO. Guests will enjoy a four-course shared menu, ending with an indulging olive oil dessert as well as unlimited drinks on the night. Plus, each guest takes home a bottle of Goldi olive oil to savour the experience long after the night is over. No dietaries allowed for this event. RSA rules apply. Drink responsibly.

What 215 people are saying

Luci reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luci boasts a stunning venue with "beautiful dining room" and "magnificent ambience." The food is often praised as "amazing" and "delicious," complemented by "friendly and attentive" service. Highlights include the "exceptional evening" with a "divine" degustation menu. However, some find the menu limited and prices high.

215 Reviews

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JoanneR
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish this experience was exceptional. The wine selection was spot on, the appetizers were spectacular in taste, presentation and inspiration. The meal was topped off with a delicious and unique desert. Couldn’t ask for a better first night in Melbourne.
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Sara
Sydney1 review
2.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I did not feel comfortable during my time there. I was not welcomed by the rude staff and felt hurried by them (as if they wanted to get me out as quickly as possible), the restaurant was very empty by the way. The food was good. I would have liked to have more of the buffet breakfast
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jean françois
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jolie restaurant Excellent service Excellent plat Pas de bruits Je recommande Félicitations
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Ellen
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Valentine’s Day experience was incredible. The live violinist was a such a vibe (felt like we were on an episode of Bridgerton). Staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely divine. So glad we booked.
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Herman
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
carpaccio are surprising Well balanced favours. Apple Pie also gorgeous
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Kipling
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good and service was excellent. The ambiance and overall experience in a beautiful venue was wonderful.
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Valerie VIP
Melbourne35 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is a bit small, but do they pack a punch! The kangaroo tartare tartlet and the lamb dup are both outstanding. Good wine list as well. But it’s not a very busy restaurant and the service is excellent.
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Ali
Brisbane1 review
3.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was average for meals, desserts was good. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere
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Ion
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The place is amazing and raised high expectations. The price we paid was considerably higher that what we have received. For instance, a 60 AUD price for 3 chicken strips and two bruschetta is less than acceptable, it is below everything we have seen. The adults menu was average to good, however the price of 135 AUD per person wasn’t justified. The service was good but the included tip of 132 AUD was much higher that we received. Overall, the place is nice, the service was good despite the waiters seemed to be busy and not attentive but it gave us the impression that is very self overrated and we felt we didn’t receive what we have paid for. We could have received more for 1.090 AUD dinner for 4 adults and 2 children.
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Sue
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thankyou so much to the team at Luci, we had a phenomenal Christmas lunch.
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FAQs

Luci is rated 4.4 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

472 Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9116 8877
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Contemporary European, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer self-parking at AUD$35 (per 24hours). Valet parking is available 7 days a week, please contact our friendly team for details.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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Luci

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About this restaurant

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Experiences

Luci - Chef’s Tasting Menu

Luci Group Menu

An Ode To Olive Oil: Luci x Goldi

Menu

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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