Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

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   Marshall

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual on point! The new bread for the bruschetta is perfectly crunchy. First time having the roasted red pepper bisque and it was soooo velvety . Only place I ever get specials. Lobster ravioli and spicy shrimp. Very very good. The cannolis are made there and oh my. Josh is on top of everything and the star of the show, of course, is Zoe. Watching her work her tables is such a pleasure. Sam and Luca is our favorite for sure
   

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   Jann

   Phoenix

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great local place that is always good. Food, service, vibe is just right for a neighborhood bistro.
   

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   Tom

   VIP

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff created a great Valentines dinner experience. No detail was overlooked. Even the napkins supported the theme. Food was awesome. Our server Zoe was extraordinary.
   

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   Mark

   Central Coast

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sam & Luca is one of our favorite Italian Restaurants. The Valentines special was a great value and excellent quality. Under new ownership you never know what's going to happen, we were pleased and will be back. :)
   

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   Natalie

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Booked here for Valentine’s Day, we weren’t able to get anything off the menu due to husband being allergic to onions, we’ve never had this issue before, most restaurants are able to accommodate with his allergy, not even dessert was offered.
   

   Sam & Luca Italian BistroResponded 1 day ago

   We sincerely apologize for not being able to accommodate your allergy during your visit. At Sam & Luca, we strive to meet the needs of all our guests, especially when it comes to food allergies. For special occasions, we offer a prefix menu that is available for preview before reservations are made, which helps guests plan accordingly. Onions are a common ingredient in many Italian dishes, and had we been informed of your allergy in advance, we would have made every effort to prepare something suitable for you. Unfortunately, we were unable to do so at the time as we did not have alternative dishes prepared. While we did not provide desserts on this occasion, we did cover your drinks and truly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We hope to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Ted

   VIP

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We really enjoy dining at Sam and Luca Italian Bistro. Food is great. Hospitality is excellent. And Zoie, one of the servers is beyond terrific.
   

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   Michelle

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I can’t remember our server’s name, but she was really attentive. I thought the Bolognese could’ve used more sauce that would probably be my only complaint. My daughter had the chicken piccata with gluten-free pasta and it was amazing. I will definitely go back.
   

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   tina

   Minneapolis

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It's a small and nice neighborhood restaurant. The shrimp risotto was great. Unfortunately, the salmon entree was not good. But our server noticed we didn't eat it, asked if we wanted something else, and removed the charge from our bill. Given the good shrimp risotto and the excellent service we would return again.
   

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   Paul

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was ok, the drinks were good but the food was a little disappointing. The star of the evening was the appetizer of fried mozzarella, really tasty. I had the bolognese and it was pretty bland and the pasta was a little overcooked too. The eggplant parm my guest had was good but it seemed like they didn’t drain the pasta very well as the sauce was watery. I tried my wife’s marsala and that was pretty good, flavorful and cooked nicely. We’ll give it another try as I ate here last year and I remember the food being excellent.
   

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    Cassie

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The staff and food were both excellent. I had shrimp scampi, which they take to the next level with sun dry tomatoes and capers. My husband had the rigatoni with spice sausage, which he love, we both had leftovers as we saved room to try dessert. Everything was perfect. Zoe took care of us, and she is friendly and helpful, with a bubbly personality. Josh, the manager, ensured everything was going well. Even the host were helping with drinks, clearing plates, preparing tables. It is clear this is a great team, and everyone works hard to ensure a great dining experience. We will be back!
    

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