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Cafe Bella Luca


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4.5 of 5 stars 83 ratings
83 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#1 of 13 restaurants in Truth or Consequences
  • Cuisines: Italian

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5 of 5 stars
Tommy-and-Lynda   1 contribution
Truth or Consequences, NM
Dec 1, 2009 New

Our experience from food wine and fare, was nothing less than extrodinary! The Chef, who I believe was the owner, even paid a visit to our table to ensure our satisfaction. What a deleight! Service was top notch and the food left us speechless. Our shrimp risotto that our server recomended was creamy and well grilled. Wine was wet and... more

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5 of 5 stars
ready4schmokin   4 contributions
Austin Tx
Nov 25, 2009

Cafe Bella Luca is just down the road into town from the primary highway stop-off and well worth the easy journey. After a long day of driving across Texas and heading for Santa Fe the next day, this place was our pre-determined and primary destination in town. It's off the main road on a little side road and is a... more

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5 of 5 stars
CMoldes   1 contribution
El Paso, Texas
Nov 23, 2009

Bella Luca is the quintessential "diamond in the rough." Its an italian restaurant in a small town, but has the fine cuisine expected from a big city bistro. The food is more than excellent and the staff are knowledgeable and respectful. The chef, Byron, gets to know his guests and is an expert at italian cuisine. The pastas are PHENOMENAL.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicag0Transplant   1 contribution
New Mexico
Nov 15, 2009

Excellent Food. Nice Ambiance. Unique Menu. I have never been dissappointed with a meal. The management is always willing to try something different to bring culture and entertainment to the community--it does not often work in T or C, however, but it was fun trying! Best for visitors from larger cities. Has a tendency to show some selectivity towards fine... more

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5 of 5 stars
Yolanda17   2 contributions
Monticello, New Mexico
Oct 31, 2009

Cafe Bella Luca is a really Great Place! Truth or Consequences is blessed to finally have a place that serves excellent fine Italian cuisine along with a superb wine menu! In addition to the tasty delights they frequently feature some Great local musician or artistic Entertainment. This is very nice for us locals who really appreciate the opportunity to partake... more

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5 of 5 stars
foodriter   1 contribution
New Mexico
Oct 26, 2009

What a find! BellaLuca - Cafe serves wonderful food with a real flair, and offers great service, too. The chef, Byron, will prepare special items upon request. From a birthday celebration to a quiet dinner for two (or lunch), BellaLuca serves up all-around excellence at a very fair price. Don't forget to try the arancini--italian cheese-and-rice balls; and the best... more

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5 of 5 stars
NewMexicoDoglover   1 contribution
New Mexico
Oct 13, 2009

Incredible food - all made from scratch. Our waiter was professional, attentive and very knowledable about both the menu and the wine list. We ended up trying the Italian 'Land and Sea'. A tender, delectable cut of ribeye with huge wild shrimp and the house specialty - handmade raviolis. Apparantly the Grandmother of the Chef/Owner comes in every week to... more

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2 of 5 stars
queenienewmexico   2 contributions
new mexico
Oct 8, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

older and better is los arcos steakhouse.very cold atmosphere.poor service. more

Management response from
BellaLuca, Managing Owner

We are proudly the newest addition to the dining scene in Truth or Consequences! We lovingly re-modeled a historic downtown property and decorated with an urban, upscale design concept. At cafe BellaLuca, service is of the utmost importance to us! Our concept is one of refined smart-casual dining complete with delectable food, phenomenal wines (we are a Wine Spectator Award...

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1 of 5 stars
Bobbi2100   4 contributions
Spring Valley, NY
Oct 5, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Arrived for dinner. Were told that we could sit on the side for an hour, and would doubtfully be served that evening. Staff said that existing customers (22 in total) had been waiting to be served for over an hour as the kitchen was "very backed up." Left hungry. more

Management response from
BellaLuca, Managing Owner

At cafe BellaLuca we are always thrilled when our dining room is full of satisfied customers. During our busy season, we are lucky enough to have a full house, and thus a wait to be seated on many weekend nights. We do accept reservations and do hold tables for reservations. Our dining room seats 88 and our patio seats 30....

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5 of 5 stars
jclaire_98   3 contributions
Reserve, New Mexico
Sep 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I've eaten at Bella Luca twice and it is delicious! The food is delicious, eclectic and prepared well. Courteous and attentive staff. more

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Cafe Bella Luca Address

303 Jones St., Truth or Consequences, NM
Tel: 575-894-9866
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.