Excellent food service not so much. The people in the kitchen are really let down by the lax attitude of the staff. We thought the food was great and the atmosphere really nice
Photo: Luciana
Photo: Luciana
Photo: Luciana
- Price $$$$
- Accessibility
- Business Meals
- Free Parking
- Kosher
- Outside Seating Area
- Reservation Needed
Located in the bustling Mamilla Mall, Luciana takes its cue from the Italian tradition both in its menu and interior design.
Luciana’s menu offers diners a wealth of kosher delicacies, prepared by Chef Amiram Dotan and his skilled kitchen staff. Among the dishes on the menu, one can find excellent breakfasts, such as the Sicilian breakfast (Eggs Benedict with asparagus on toast with Parmesan cheese); excellent cheeses and special salads; a range of baked goods such as the bruschetta with tomatoes and Parmesan or the Focaccia Caprese; mouthwatering appetizers such as Artichoke alla Romana; fresh fish prepared in a variety of styles; and of course, a wealth of exquisitely delicious pastas: fetuccini with wild mushrooms, pappardelle with leak and potato, tortellini and more.
Luciana opens with a variety of amazing breakfasts at 09:30 every morning, and closes when the last of its patrons leaves. Luciana is an aesthetic, culinary and cultural masterpiece that is reminiscent of top restaurants abroad. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the elegant, meticulous decor and richly flavored Italian food will entice you to return time and again.
The stunning VIP room can host up to 80 guests for Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s, private parties and other events.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 1475 traveler reviews“Excellent food shame about the service”
“Good food but really slow service”
My wife and I had a free day on our group tour. While we have totally enjoyed our food in Israel we were desiring something a tad more “western”. The food here tasted amazing. nnMy wife had the drum fish (I enjoyed too) which was served to perfection…10 minutes or so...
MoreMy wife and I had a free day on our group tour. While we have totally enjoyed our food in Israel we were desiring something a tad more “western”. The food here tasted amazing. nnMy wife had the drum fish (I enjoyed too) which was served to perfection…10 minutes or so after I received my lukewarm chestnut gnocchi (which would have been perfect if served hot).nnThe hostess did not seem to want to be there. We sat for 15 minutes before a waitress came to our table and another 15 minutes before we got any water or other beverages.nnAn Italian restaurant yet no wines by the glass. I so wanted to sample Israeli wines but had none.
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Words cannot describe our recent meal at Luciana in Jerusalem. nIf you like dirty dishes, waiting an hour and a half or your meal (a slightly raw pitiful-size pizza, a wilted salad, and plates of congealed/tasteless pasta-- and returning home hungry but 400 sh poorer-- LUCIANA IS FOR...
MoreWords cannot describe our recent meal at Luciana in Jerusalem. nIf you like dirty dishes, waiting an hour and a half or your meal (a slightly raw pitiful-size pizza, a wilted salad, and plates of congealed/tasteless pasta-- and returning home hungry but 400 sh poorer-- LUCIANA IS FOR YOU.
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