This is an exceptional Italian restaurant. Being Italian and having visited Italy , this is the real thing. The meals are carefully planned out and they are authentic and cooked with love by a very knowledgeable staff. They aim high and the hit the bull's eye! IF you are particular about Italian food and fine wine, this is your place.... More

I always forget about this spot which is only 5 minutes from my neighborhood, but I'm glad we thought of it this weekend. We forgot to make a reservation, but the owner was very accomodating and we were seated after 15 minutes. A lovely Chianti, wonderful bread and oil followed by mushroom soup- very tasty. Tried two of the fish... More

We were in town on business and found this restaurant through, you guessed it, Trip Advisor. It was hard to find with our GPS, and when we did, we were skeptical, as it's in a not-so-great location in a fairly nondescript strip mall But the skepticism ended at the door! The people were all very nice, the staff was attentive... More

At first I was skeptical because of the location in a strip mall, but based on the reviews we tried it anyway. From the moment we entered I was so glad we tried it. The owners greeted us and were walking around checking on guests entire time. Menu is a little pricey but it is WELL worth it. You are... More

My very favorite Italian restaurant. One of the few that will prepare special dishes if you call ahead. They also serve rabbit on Wednesdays. I've never had a less than excellent meal here. Highly recommended.

We tour italy on our own very frequently, and the title of this review is no exaggeration. We have never eaten in an Italian restaurant stateside that had the careful, fresh-ingredient qualities that Lucano's kitchen presents. Just like the best in italy! We've only recently come to Rochester, eaten at Lucano only twice, and look forward to a return very... More

This was the 8th restaurant I was taken to in my 1 week stay back in Rochester. I think it's probably one of the top 2 or 3 small unique places. It was low key but good. The food was very tasty, especially the special seafood dish similar to a cioppino. Good place for a quiet dinner. Servers are well... More

The food is excellent. Ask for Bob; he is the best waiter EVER!!! The rack of lamb is perfect every time; the Italian dishes taste like we are in Italy. EXCELLENT!!!!

Whenever we visit family in the Rochester area we always visit one of the many good Italian restaurants that abound in the region. Last night our hosts took us to Ristorante Lucano. After an exceptional dining experience there, I wondered why we haven't been there before. From the moment we entered, the evening could not have gone better. We were... More