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Luce

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$

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Lovely Murano glass and original artwork enhance this restaurant, located in the base of the Hearst tower, and an outdoor patio provides additional dining. From luscious starters such as mozzarella layered between fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil to flavorful meats, fish, and pastas, the kitchen boasts satisfying Tuscan cuisine. Try the agnolotti alla piemontese (ravioli stuffed with roasted veal, braised Swiss chard and parmesan). Wine list available.

Address:

214 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-344-9222

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11:30am-2pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Fri: 11:30am-2pm,; 5:30pm-11pm
Sat: 5:30pm-11pm

Lunch Menu
- Appetizers To Be Shared
  Calamari
  flash fried served with spicy marinara, caper aioli sauce
  
  $13.95
  
  $17.95
  Bruschetta
  grilled baguette, sweet tomatoes
  
  $10.95
  
  $15.95
  Formaggi
  italian cheeses, marinated olives, grilled bread
  
  $13.95
  
  $17.95
  Salumi
  cured sliced meat, grilled bread
  
  $13.95
  
  $17.95
- Insalate (Gluten Free)
  
  Luce Salad
  
  fresh herbs, asiago crostini, red wine vinaigrette ($6.95)
  
  Beet Salad
  
  heirloom beet salad, baby arugula, goat cheese, toasted pinenuts, shallot vinaigrette ($6.95)
  
  Caprese
  
  imported bufala mozzarella, evoo, fresh marinated tomatoes, balsamic reduction ($10.95)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  classic caesar with red endive, black pepper, anchovy vinaigrette ($6.95)
  
  Carpaccio*
  
  baby arugula, truffle aioli, shaved parmesan ($11.95)
- Primi Piatti
  
  Buttera
  
  tubular pasta, italian sausage, peas, tomato cream sauce ($17.95)
  
  Gnocchi Sorrentina
  
  potato dumplings with tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil ($16.95)
  
  Linguini Mare
  
  scallops, calamari, mussels, clams, shrimp & peperoncino over linguini ($18.95)
  
  Lasagna Emiliana
  
  beef bolognese, bechamel sauce, parmesan au gratin ($16.95)
  
  Cavatelli
  
  hand rolled pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce with pecorino ($16.95)
  
  Ravioli Caprese
  
  our fresh, housemade ricotta & mozzarella ravioli, tomato sauce ($16.95)
  
  Farfalle
  
  bow-tie pasta, asiago cream, parmesan cheese, tossed with grilled chicken ($16.95)
  
  Pomodoro
  
  imported spaghetti, fresh tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh basil ($14.95)
- Luce Entrees
  Cobb Salad
  gulf shrimp or grilled salmon* on a bed of salad greens with avocado, cherry tomatoes, haricot verts, roasted corn, Gorgonzola Dolce, crispy bacon, apple cider vinaigrette
  
  Shrimp: $17.95
  
  Salmon: $19.95
  Chicken Caesar
  
  grilled chicken, classic caesar with red endive, black pepper, anchovy vinaigrette ($15.95)
  
  Bistecca*
  
  grilled filet mignon strips, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette ($18.95)
  
  Peperone
  
  stuffed pepper, quinoa, vegetable risotto, with roasted tomato coulis ($15.95)
  
  Veal Piccata
  
  butter, capers & white wine sauce served with spaghgetti or crispy potatoes ($21.95)
  
  Chicken Parmesan
  
  lightly breaded chicken breast, pan fried & baked with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella, served with crispy potatoes or spaghetti ($17.95)
Dinner Menu
- Per Cominciare
  Calamari
  flash fried, spicy marinara, caper aioli sauce
  
  $14.95
  
  $18.95
  Formaggi
  italian cheeses, marinated olives, grilled bread
  
  $14.95
  
  $18.95
  Salumi
  cured sliced meat and grilled bread
  
  $14.95
  
  $18.95
  Bruschetta
  grilled baguette, sweet tomatoes, garlic, oregano, evoo
  
  $11.95
  
  $16.95
- Antipasti
  
  Romana
  
  classic caesar with red endive, black pepper, croutons, anchovy vinaigrette ($9.95)
  
  Beet
  
  heirloom beet salad, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, shallot vinaigrette ($9.95)
  
  Casa
  
  mixed greens, asiago crostini, red wine vinaigrette ($9.95)
  
  Zuppa di Cozze
  
  sautéed p.e.i. mussels, red or white broth, garlic, parsley, crostini ($12.95)
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  please ask your server for details ($9.95)
  
  Beef Carpaccio*
  
  baby arugula, truffle aioli, parmesan ($14.95)
  
  Polpette con Polenta
  
  beef and veal meatball in a tomato sauce with polenta ($11.95)
  
  Caprese
  
  imported bufala mozzarella, evoo, fresh marinated tomatoes, balsamic reduction ($13.95)
  
  Polipo
  
  grilled octopus, yukon potatoes, olives, pine nuts, evoo ($15.95)
  
  Asparagi & Prosciutto
  
  fresh asparagus baked with parmesan cheese and sliced aged prosciutto ($14.95)
  
  Burrata Pomodoro
  
  whole creamy mozzarella, summer tomatoes and country bread ($14.95)
- Paste / Paste Fatte in Casa
  
  Gnocchi
  
  house-made potato dumplings with tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil ($23.95)
  
  Ravioli
  
  house-made ricotta and mozzarella ravioli, tomato sauce ($23.95)
  
  Agnolotti
  
  roasted veal, swiss chard, butter, sage, jus de veau sauce ($26.95)
  
  Buttera
  
  tubular pasta, italian sausage, peas, tomato cream sauce ($24.95)
  
  Lasagna
  
  beef bolognese, béchamel sauce, parmesan au gratin ($23.95)
  
  Tagliatelle
  
  ragù bolognese, parmigiano-reggiano ($22.95)
  
  Penne con Asparagi
  
  prosciutto di parma, asparagus, cacio cream and parmesan cheese sauce ($23.95)
  
  Mare
  
  lobster, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams, shrimp and peperoncino over linguine ($36.95)
  
  Garganelli
  
  hand-rolled penne pasta, porcini mushrooms, veal tips, tossed in a light parmesan sauce ($26.95)
  
  Linguine
  
  imported Italian pasta, sautéed fresh clams, served in red or white wine sauce ($25.95)
  
  Spaghettini
  
  imported squid ink spaghetti, Louisiana shrimp, sun-dried tomato lemon sauce, fresh basil ($29.95)
  
  Tagliolini al Pesto
  
  fresh tagliolini pasta, basil pesto, green beans and diced potatoes ($22.95)
  
  Carbonara*
  
  classic Roman dish with spaghetti, eggs, pancetta, black pepper, parmesan ($22.95)
- Secondi / Entrees
  
  Salmone*
  
  pan-seared salmon served with a spring vegetable ratatouille ($31.95)
  
  Peperone
  
  stuffed pepper, quinoa, vegetable risotto, roasted tomato coulis ($24.95)
  
  Pollo Parma
  
  lightly-breaded chicken breast, pan-fried, then baked with pomodoro sauce and fresh mozzarella, served with side of crispy potatoes or pasta ($26.95)
  
  Filetto*
  
  sautéed petite filet tournedos, black truffle demi, grilled asparagus, crispy potatoes ($37.95)
  
  Veal Chop
  
  stuffed with spinach and fontina cheese, veal jus, sage, served with oven-roasted vegetables ($39.95)
  
  Veal Piccata
  
  classic veal piccata served with crispy potatoes and sautéed spinach ($29.95)
  
  Osso Buco
  
  slow-braised, milano style, with risotto ($37.95)
  
  Costolette D'Agnello*
  
  pan-roasted rack of lamb served with fingerling potatoes and Roman style artichoke ($38.95)
  
  Branzino
  
  oven-roasted, recipe changes daily
Dessert Menu
- Pasticceria
  
  Tiramisu
  
  lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone cream, shaved chocolate ($7.95)
  
  Torta Di Cioccolato
  
  [Chocolate Cake] mousse, ganache, hazelnuts, crema ($7.95)
  
  Cannoli
  
  crispy pastry shells, sweet ricotta, shaved chocolate, crushed pistachios ($7.95)
  
  Meringhe
  
  [Meringue] chantilly cream, berries ($7.95)
  
  Semifreddo
  
  [Frozen Custard] almond nougat, caramel sauce ($7.95)
  
  Creme Brulee
  
  chilled cream custard, rosemary scented ($7.95)
  
  Gelato o Sorbet
  
  homemade, ask for daily flavors ($7.95)
- Vino E Liquore
  
  Cockburn's Ruby Port
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Tawny Port 10yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Tawny Port 20yr
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Limoncello
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Moscato Dolce
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Vin Santo
  
  ($8.00)
- Caffe
  Espresso
  $3.00
  
  $4.00
  Cappucino
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Macchiato
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Café Latte
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Café Americano
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Coffee
  
  ($2.00)

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