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Luca's: Restaurant Reviews

Cnr Rivonia and Outspan Roads, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ranked #20 of 398 restaurants in Johannesburg
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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- Feb 4, 2013
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
“Consistent good food and service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

A really great place that I have been going to for the last 4 years and the food is always consistent. Apart from their well known salad (which is amazing) their food is always good. Prices might be a little on the high side but I believe this is because they only use the best produce. I would highly recommend Luca's!

  • Visited January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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12 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Where the owner remembers your name”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Luca's definitely make the best tasting salads in town and COLD beer is served with awesome focaccio-perfect Sunday chill time. We are always greeted warmly regardless of how crowded. One of our favourite places under the trees.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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“Good Italian Food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

Have been going to Luca's for years - always guaranteed of a good pasta - they serve the best penne arriabata. Their salads are good but it's Lucas special dressing that makes them good. Service can be a bit slow though - but i overlook it as the pasta is so good!

Visited December 2012
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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“Enjoy an italian meal”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

I have visited this place for a few reasons. Firstly with friends and secondly for a year-end function at work. The food was consistent both times however I do find the starters quite small. The melanzane parmigiana for example is an extremely small portion which is overpriced. The vegetarian selection is good though and the meat dishes are supposed to be good. There are better Italian places in JHB which give this place a run for its money.

  • Visited December 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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“top friday night pizza and beer spot”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

solid comfortable italian food. great pizza and as always the house salad with addictive dressing. great service, luca looks after people properly and makes you feel like family. always good.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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