Lucchesi's Restaurant in Monessen - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We go here fairly often and are never disappointed. It is better than the majority of restaurants in Pittsburgh.

I have to say, this is my favorite go to place for a delicious dinner in the Mon Valley. If you are looking for a spaghetti and meatball dinner, this is not the place. The crab hoezel is in my opinion the best anywhere. It is hard for me to order anything other than the Virginia Spots but his Veal Parm is also a great choice. Mafalda, roasted peppers and cheese, Fettuccine Alfredo are also good appetizer choices. Yes, it is pricey but you get a good quality meal with the freshest ingredients and simply served. Special place.

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Visited this fine establishment with some friends and I must say, the food is amazing. The venue is for fine dining and is small and quaint. So make sure you make a reservation or you will find yourself out of luck. It can also be pricey but with what you get it's well worth a special night with your spouse or small group. I had the Lobster Romano which was amazing. And my wife had the filet mignon. She's already asking to return for her birthday. Everything here is quality. A+

Absolutely without a doubt a diamond in the rough the owner father mother son are all so they are five stars but they’re above stars a true recognition to find Italian cuisine. Monessen has an equal of New York. Truly Italian cuisine a very nice environment family owned. I can only tell you if you have never had Italian food and desserts. You don’t have to go to New York. It’s just a little drive but it’s well worth it. You should never question the price when you’re getting something priceless I love that restaurant Trattoria unfortunately the sun has taken over the business but I soon learned he was the cook the whole time inherited by Life from la familiar all I can tell you is that you need to drive to Monessen and make it a event

The food and service here is wonderful. I get to eat at many good restaurants all over North America, this place stands up to all the best.

We went here for my b day dinner . This was my 1st time here, and I am from Monessen and have always wanted to go there. I got the veal and wine, and my wife got the chicken parmasean. Both were excellent! Also, the pasta and pasta sauce were very sweet, and we loved it, probably my favorite part of the meal. We were there at 5, so it was not packed. That was good because we got to talk to the waitress about the menu. The atmosphere was nice and there was ample parking. The price was good. When I am back in town, I will be stopping by again.

I was there for a meeting, service was excellent food was excellent, everything about the experience was good.

Staff is always wonderful, food is great, coffee is delicious!

Absolutely horrific customer service. Completely screwed up our order never apologized and tried to make us wait a half hour to see if it would even be possible to fix it. Will never go back do NOT recommend.

Fabulous gem ♥️ You have to know someone that knows about it. . .and once you go. . .every meal is THE BEST meal ♥️

It was THE Worst Experience of my life. I will Never go back there again. You want a good time and Great food go to Kodiak Restuarant. you'll be treated better and the food was Fantastic at 1/4 the price. Lucchesi's is over rated, and how the hell they've been in business for so long is mind boggling. Cinclair

If you enjoy an expensive dinner with a loved one while other patrons, including the owner get obnoxiously drunk and loud and the food is mediocre at best, then this is the place for you. Will not go back.

have been there twice over the years....not impressed

Delicious Mafalda Appetizer, Veal Romano, and Steak Diane, warm Cream Brûlée for desert. Cozy atmosphere and the server Tony Lynn was so friendly and helpful, she really makes us feel at home. We highly recommend Lucchesi’s!

Fantastic food and staff. Nice restaurant in Monessen.

We’ve lived two miles away from Lucchesi’s for five years and just recently heard about them. We went tonight for our five year anniversary and we were not disappointed. We had the Garlic Shrimp appetizer and it was amazing. I got the Lobster Romano and my husband got the Filet Mignon. Both were absolutely wonderful. We got the cannoli to go for dessert. YUM. Like other have said, it’s not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. We will absolutely be back again! Thank you, Lucchesi’s, for a wonderful anniversary dinner.

A very pleasant surprise. Toni the waitress was very patient with us. My wife and I ordered things we have never tried before and we weren't disappointed. Toni had taken the time to explain and even make corrections to what we wanted. She is a true professional. We felt very at home there.

The food is amazing here. If you want to have a nice dinner at a local establishment. I highly recommend this place.

The experience that we all had there was great..Food was soooooo good you half to go and try for yourself..The waitress was really nice she explained everything so well. We will be going back..

Went here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. The food was phenomenal and they make a great margarita. My husband made fun of me for ordering a margarita. But it was good. The atmosphere is great as well with low lighting and candles. It is sorta fancy place but is still down to health giving off a sorta home like vibe. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice quiet atmosphere, very clean, very nice efficient waitress. Delisious food. We had shrimp scampi, chicken parmigiana, he LOVED the sauce, lemon chicken and cheesecake with strawberries...yummy

Food is absolutely delicious!!! Our waittress was very personable and attentive!

Small, dark intimate. Ordered chicken parm, pasta extra (no spaghetti, only ziti). Average portions, taste was nothing special. We had reservations for six pm and the place was fairly empty but soon filled up. Crossed this one off my bucket list, probably one and done.

This is simple. The best food, the best service and a warm atmosphere. This small and intimate restaurant rivals any fine Pittsburgh eatery. A little pricey but worth it. Limited schedule so always call for reservations.

Not cheap by any means but you get what you pay for

Everything is great but the fried angel hair and veal and wine with lump crab meat is my favorite.

Excellent food, great staff. Very expensive. It was worth it though cant afford all the time :(

Lucchesi's was by far the best place to eat. The food and service was excellent!!!

Lobster Romano!! What??? Oh my, soooo delish. Succulent, perfectly cooked lobster with huge pieces of crab. Excellent. Service!! Pricey but do worth it. Get the mafalda appetizer and order the angel hair nest - must order in advance.

I had a delicious meal and the service was excellent. Was a lovely evening with my brother and son. Thanks.

In a town that appears to be crumbling, a wonderful hidden treasure. It was Valentine's Week so the menu was limited, but there was something for everyone and everything was prepared perfectly. Although not easy to find, the sign is hidden by the awning. it is worth the search. Both the veal & Virginia spots were perfection. Only open 3 days a week, you need to plan ahead & make a reservation but so worth it. Enjoy!

Amazing ! Had Virginia spot. Oh my god ! It was wonderful!

What a wonderful atmosphere. Felt like we were eating in a 1950's mobster joint. Service was excellent and the food was one of the best Italian restaurants I've have ever ate at. Expect higher than normal prices, but this isn't your local Olive Garden.

Food was excellent Service was outstanding

Great food and great service. Is a little pricey.

Best food in the surrounding Pittsburgh area!

Excellent food & even better service. Virginia spots were THE BEST ever!!

Great food, wonderful staff. Older Italian atmosphere.

You will never stumble upon this place. It’s got one small neon sign under an awning, and the door by that sign is firmly locked, even when the sign is glowing. Try the next door to the right, which lets you into a dim hallway with another door at the end, which (finally) opens into a softly lit dining room furnished like the upscale red-sauce places of 50 years ago. We reserved a table, and when we arrived, water was already poured, bread and butter were out and the waitress asked us about drinks within seconds of handing us the rather cryptic one-page menu. What’s Mafalda? (House pasta specialty.) We figured, when in Rome, so ordered 60s-style Italian entrees: steak, veal scalopini (more like veal Marsala) and veal Parmesan. All were well prepared, and the pasta, salad and asparagus sides were delicious. Be warned: the house red sauce skews sweet. The roasted pepper and cheese appetizer is a must, even those there’s a lagniappe of cheesy garlic bread. We ate every bite and were too full for dessert, though we saw a neighboring customer’s good-looking ice cream sundae. The prices are high, but worth it.

Great food and atmosphere. We traveled an hour to get to the restaurant and will definitely be going back. Fillet and veal were both fantastic. They’re open Thursday through Saturday. Make sure you make reservations. Call the number listed and leave a message if no one answers, they will call you back. Wait staff was extremely friendly. They don’t have a website or menu listed online. Entrees include: lobster, fish, several fillet/steak options, several veal choices, and chicken. Probably forgetting some, but just wanted to provide first timers with an idea.

Wonderful food awesome staff...great place to dine with family and friends Bon Appetite

Wonderful ambiance. Great food. A gem In the rough. Highly recommend it.

Never a disappointment here. Food consistently excellent!! Always start with roasted peppers and cheese. Just enough garlic to give it a special taste. Can’t beat the veal in wine or spots. Great service - our go to for special occasions

Hello my name is Maria I just say the owner of this restaurant I am his grandchild and so is my sisters so if you ever feel like coming to Lucchese’s we have the really good food and then will blow your mind will bring you back to your memories so I hope you enjoy this food and dining the waitresses are amazing the bartender is amazing and I hope you come down

What can I say...Lucchesi's is the hidden gem in the Mon Valley! Excellent service, mouth watering food, and the ambience is beautiful. Upscale dining establishment with some Italian flair. The owners are wonderful and so talented. Sarah the bartender is creative and entertaining, never disappointed with her fun and flavorful drinks. I recommend the Peppers and Cheese for an appetizer and Italian Margarita for the drink. As a main dish, I would order just about anything!

I have been to Lucchesis twice! The first time was years ago and I was not happy.. The food was very salty and my son asked for Chicken on his fettuccine and he was told it couldn't be done. Waitress was crass. Moving ahead 10 years, I visited this week for a special occasion and to give Lucchesi's another chance. Sat at the bar and my dining mate's Vodka and Tonic was wonderful. I ordered a glass of Chardonney wine and the wine came from a jug! Really?? When you are spending $38 dollars for an entree your wine should not be from a jug! Service was slow. One server for a table of 16 or more. The wonderful bar maid took Care of my guest and me. Only one other couple in the restaurant. My dining mate and I had the Veal with Wine. Veal was pounded thin, coated and fried. Very tasty. Salad and a side of pasta. Had to ask for more water and had to ask for the check. Not attentive. This restaurant is good, but not worth the prices they charge. I have traveled the US and Europe and had some wonderful meals, but this is not worth the price. I would defiantly return, but not at those prices. 2 people for dinner was $140. And JUG wine?

Great ppl. Well worth the price. Excellent Food. A+++++

This place still maintains the charm and quality it has sustained for decades now. The food and quality of service provide a dignified dining expierence

Hands down, the best food experience of my life. We chose Lucchesi's as a belated Valentine's dinner.When walking through the door we were greeted by an intimate candle lite dinning room with soft music playing in the background (Frank Sinatra, which is a must for me when enjoying Italian food). Our waitress was very sweet and accomodating, happy to explain the menu choices and give suggestions. The wine was exquisite and perfectly complimented our meal. It began with a house salad and homemade bread with a whipped butter. The appetizer we chose was roasted red peppers and cheese. Our entrees were the Lobster Romano and Black Sea Bass. The food alone would have given them 4 stars, the flavors blended perfectly and you could tell that only the best ingredients had been used. As we were finishing our meals the owner and chef Les came out and sat with us at our table. Telling us the story of how Lucchessi's came to be. He told us of his love for his wife Pauline who joined us later. My only regret is that we didn't save room for dessert! All around a wonderful experience, and we will certainly be back again!

Enjoyed our dining experience very much. Food and service was excellent 😀

It's not cheap, but it's also the best Italian food I've ever eaten. Well worth the price in my opinion. Call ahead and order the Baked Angel Hair appetizer, you won't regret it!

Great food friendly service ....will definitely go back ... ask for mafalda...it's an orange vodka sauce w wide noodles delicious ...i crave it all the time ...the room is like a lil mob Italian place simple and feels like you in a movie

One of our favorite fine dining places to eat,Lucchesi's is an old school restuarant, with down to earth atmosphere and superb service. The veal, lobster , seafood and filet mignon are exceptional. The entire experience at Lucchesi's from arrival to departure is A++++.

Had to try it based on the glowing reviews and it did not disappoint. It was a small place, very intimate and the owner Les is just a doll. He instantly makes you feel at home and the food is nothing less than scrumptious! We had the filet mignon, fettucine alfredo and the veal and wine. Every bite was better than the last. The service was warm and friendly. This is not a place for a quick bite to eat. Expect dinner to take two hours. Bring cash, don't look at the prices and just order what sounds good. It might just be the best meal you have in a very long time.

I had been trying to get my boyfriend to Lucchesi's for two years. We finally made it Saturday night. He has traveled all of his life, and been to many fine restaurants all over the world. He hasn't stopped telling people about Lucchesi's, and said that it is one of the best meals he has had in a very long time. Our evening started with sweet "Sarah" at the bar, and ended with Les sitting and chatting with us at our table. The food is exquisite, and the soft music they play is fitting and delightful. They know how to treat their clientele... If you've never been to Lucchesi's, you have no idea what you're missing . . .

best food in western pa although you wouldnt realize it by driving by, small place, only sits maybe 20 to 30 people, bring cash does not accept cc you will be amazed

Our fifth time here for dinner and it was wonderful! Had the garlic shrimp for an app, crispy salad with house dressing and crumbled blue cheese. Veal Parm and Virginia Spots for our main course, both melt in your mouth goodness! Creme Burlee for dessert. A glass of tasty Cabernet. I love this little restaurant, even when it's not a special celebration. Only opened Thursday, Friday and Saturday, cash only and make a reservation, small dining room.

I remember when this restaurant was a "beer joint" that offered amazingly good food served in an amazingly ordinary setting. As the steel mill across the street closed, the need to keep that place comfortable for the workers ended, but the tradition of great food, perfectly prepared didn't. It is difficult to find any dish that is not excellent, but some do sort of stand out and are worth mentioning. The "garlic shrimp" is amazingly good either as an appetizer or main course. They really don't have a bleu cheese dressing for the salad, but they improvise something that is even better. The restaurant is now an intimate and charming place with the outside still reminding one of the history of both the restaurant and of Monessen!

Lucchesi's is one of western PA's finest gems. They feature the richest old-school Italian dishes you'll find anywhere and they've been doing it consistently since at least the 70's, maybe even the 60's ? I have never had an experience there that was not flawless.

Everything on the menu is excellent. My favorites are the garlic shrimp, fediccini alfredo & veal in wine.

You will need a reservation for this eight table , but this small family run restaurant offers some of the finest food in the area. Steaks, lobster, salads, fresh and flavorful! Top notch wine list. You will not be dissapointed.

It's a hidden gem. The first time I was there I was sort of nervous to go in. I was told about a great resturant in Monessen, but the outside had little to be desired. We walked in anyway, to a candle lit dining room,...

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. The food is excellent! I've been to Lucchesi's over a couple dozen times & still can't get enough. I've had just about everything on the menu & it was all wonderful. My favorites are havardi cheese & peppers, crab hozel,the...

When you dine at Lucchesi's it's like having dinner with family. With only 10 tables, candlelight, and soft Sinatra playing in the background, the mood is set for a relaxing and romantic evening. The service is excellent and the chef will make a point to...