Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

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   Stephanie

   Denver

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had an excellent meal at Sam and Luca’s. The lasagna and the braised beef rib with risotto were spot on! I really enjoyed the limoncello martini. Service was top notch and friendly. We were pleasantly surprised how quiet it was with a full dining room. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Tyrel

   Salt Lake City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   So refreshing to find a great local restaurant, especially in the East Valley where we’re surrounded by all the same big chain restaurants. This place is charming, and the food, drinks and service are fantastic. Never had anything that didn’t taste great, and have always had awesome service. Highly recommended!
   

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   Greg

   San Francisco

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   First time for us. A very pleasant experience in what we would call a neighborhood eatery. We're right down the road. Service was excellent. Our server (Gloria) was on top of things and very good with customers. The calamari was crispy, tender and very tasty. She had the chicken picata and loved it. I had the wine braised ribs and thought it outstanding. So good I'd like to try it at home. The manager, who I later learned was the owner, was everywhere taking very good care of his customers and his business. A "go getter" young man who is definitely succeeding. Kudos to the entire operation. Two minor comments: 1) the lighting was a bit dim, and 2) it made it difficult for an elderly type like me to read the menu fine print. On a personal note, please put osso bucco on the daily menu and add Wild Turkey 101 to the bar selection. Nit picky I know. But...highly recommended and we will definitely be back.
   

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   Michelle

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

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

   Great food they have a good value for Happy Hour!
   

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   Gil

   Western NC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

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

   Fabulous restaurant. Been there multiple times. Every time is great. Every employee is friendly and attentive. Food is wonderful, service is spectacular. Had Gloria tonight she did a great job all around.
   

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   Mary

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   Phoenix

   46 reviews

   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

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

   Wonderful experience! Food terrific, service exceptional! The lasagna is the best in the valley! The only complaint? They need to serve more slices of the homemade appy bread! I could make a meal of that bread and a glass (or two!) of wine!
   

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   Gerald

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   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

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

   Very nice place very good service. The food was delicious and the waitress did a great job timing all of our meals as far as bringing the food out when we wanted it.
   

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   Tracey

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

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

   The food was good, but I have to be honest, the previous Chef from the previous owners was outstanding. They kept some of the same dishes but the way they are cooked isn't as good. Example is the Shrimp Scampi. The use to get the large shrimp and grill them, then mix it with the past and pasta sauce. Now the shrimp is a bit smaller and cooked in the sauce. Not as good as before. Same goes for the Chicken Picatta. No sauce whatsoever on the chicken, only on the noodles that are next to the chicken. Making it very dry. I will come here occasionally but not like I did before.
   

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   Sheri

   Phoenix

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 11, 2024

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

   Food is not as good as it has been in the past. Our server was fine but the manager handling of sandy, gritty clams was not handled correctly. This meal was comp’d but the new shrimp meal that my son had to eat alone as we were all done eating should have been comp’d too. We then ordered 3 chocolate chip cannolis to find out that there is only enough filling to make 1 so we ordered a tiramisu too. Both desserts should have been comp’d due to clam dinner issue and not enough dessert. But this did not happen. We are not sure if we will visit again at this point. Thanks!
   

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    Bill

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

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

    The food was outstanding, drinks were great ,service was excellent overall wonderful experience
    

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