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Lucia Dallas
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
Homey, romantic and arguably one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, this tiny Bishop Arts trattoria has never skipped a beat since it opened in 2012. It's also one of the most difficult... Read More
Homey, romantic and arguably one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, this tiny Bishop Arts trattoria has never skipped a beat since it opened in 2012. It's also one of the most difficult places to score a seat, which can only be had by booking two months in advance or by lucking into one of the counter spots in front of the open kitchen they keep available for walk-ins. The menu is always changing but expect to find dishes like risotto with shaved black truffles, tagliatelle with Red Wattle pork ragu and duck leg confit with Otto File polenta. The best way to go is by ordering something from each course and sharing. Not-to-be-missed are the foie gras stuffed prunes.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Romantic Dining, Bishop Arts District's Best Restaurants: "Be sure to check the Facebook page for last-minute cancellations. Also note, that there are 4 seats at the bar as well as a few tables outdoors that are available for walk-ins."
- Italian: "Scoring a reservation has gotten easier with Lucia's new online reservation system. Now anxious diners can reserve up to 60 days in advance and even be put on a wait-list. The restaurant still offers bar seats and outside tables to walk-ins on a first come, first served basis."
- Best Restaurants, Oak Cliff's Best Restaurants: "Don't let the long wait list deter you from coming-Lucia saves four counter seats overlooking the kitchen for walk-ins and also posts last minute cancellations on its social media."
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: Lucia is where to go when you want superb Italian food in cozy surrounds.
- Best for Bishop Arts District's Best Restaurants Because: Lucia serves some of the most creative Italian food in the city.
- Best for Italian Because: Lucia is the place to go when you crave an authentic Italian experience but can't spare the time or dime to go to Italy.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Lucia is the place to go when you crave authentic Italian, but can't spare the time or dime to go to Italy.
- Best for Oak Cliff's Best Restaurants Because: Lucia serves the most creative Italian food in the state and its chef, David Uygur, is one of the best chefs in Dallas.
