Luca Cucina Italiana Menu (Update 2025)
Luca Cucina Italiana in Berkeley, CA offers an extensive Italian menu with options for everyone, including vegan and vegetarian dishes. Their homemade pasta dishes like Pasta Cardinale and Pasta Vodka are flavorful and satisfying. The Specialty Pasta selection, such as the Lasagna and Lobster Ravioli, showcase traditional recipes with a modern twist. Customers praise the friendly service, cozy ambiance, and the option to customize pasta and sauce choices. While some find the prices slightly higher, the quality of the ingredients, presentation, and overall dining experience make it worth it for special occasions. The authentic flavors and generous portion sizes make Luca Cucina a go-to spot for delicious Italian food in a welcoming environment.
Soup, Salad & Antipasti
Minestrone
Selection of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth.
Polenta Soup
Tomato sauce, cornmeal, corn and mozzarella.
Consomme Soup
Light chicken broth.
Stracciatella
Light chicken broth with spinach and egg.
Caesar
Romaine, croutons, shaved parmigiano and house caesar dressing.
Arugula
Arugula, shaved parmigiano, olive oil and vinegar.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, spring lettuce, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Garlic Bread
Acme bread baked with garlic and parmigiano cheese.
Bruschetta
Tomato, garlic, basil, oregano and olive oil on crostini.
Beet
Arugula, beets, walnuts, goat cheese, olive oil and vinegar.
Chicken Livers Appetizer
Chicken livers, mushroom, onion and white wine sauce.
Sausage & Pepper Appetizer
Pepper homemade sausage, bell peppers, onion and arrabbiata sauce.
Mista
Mixed greens, onion, cherry tomato
Pasta Cardinale
Tomato, cream sauce.
Pasta Pomodoro
Tomato sauce, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Pasta Vodka
Tomato, cream sauce, onion, shot of vodka.
Pasta Bolognese
Ground beef and pork, soffritto and pomodoro sauce.
Pasta Alfredo
White cream sauce.
Pasta Pesto
Basil, pine nuts and parmigiano.
Pasta Carbonara
Chicken broth, light cream, pancetta and egg yolk.
Pasta Amatriciana
Pancetta, black pepper and pomodoro sauce.
Pasta Puttanesca
Black olives, capers, anchovies and pomodoro sauce.
Pasta Gorgonzola
White cream sauce and blue cheese gorgonzola.
Pasta Primavera
Assorted vegetables, pomodoro sauce or cream sauce.
Pasta Panna
Prosciutto, sweet peas and white cream sauce.
Pasta Arrabbiata
tomato sauce, garlic, basil, chili flakes.
Pasta Aglio & Olio
chopped and whole garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil
Pasta butter and cheese
butter, parmigiano cheese
Pasta Sausage & Pepper
homemade sausage, bell peppers, arrabbiata sauce
Pasta
Specialty Pasta
Lasagna
Homemade slow cooked ragu' of beef and pork.
Tortellini
Filled with cheese in panna sauce.
Gnocchi
Homemade potato dumpling in gorgonzola sauce.
Ravioli
Cheese ravioli in tomato cream sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
ravioli filled lobster meat, vodka sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layered eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded and pan fried.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded, pan fried, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms and sweet marsala wine.
Chicken Piccata
Sauteed with lemon, capers and white wine sauce.
Chicken Liver Entree
Chicken liver sauted, mushrooms, onion, white wine sauce
Al Forno
Special
Insalata
Arugula, dates, radishes, shaved almonds, goat cheese
Pasta del Giorno
Linguini, Jumbo Prawns, broccoli rabe, mushrooms, arrabbiata sauce
Fish Del Giorno
Wild Petrale Sole, lemon, butter, white wine sauce
Chicken Pizzaiola
Chicken scaloppini, prosciutto, melted mozzarella cheese, pomodoro sauce
Potato
Oven roasted with garlic and rosemary.
Polenta Fritta
Pan fried slices of cornmeal, served with tomato sauce.
Vegetables
Market greens sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Meatballs
2 pieces. Homemade blend of beef and pork in tomato sauce.
Sausage
Homemade sweet fennel pork sausage in tomato sauce.
Half Pasta Garlic & Olive Oil
Half Pasta
pomodoro, alfredo, butter and cheese, cardinale sauce.
Pomodoro Sauce 16oz.
Luca's classic San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, no sugar, no dairy, gluten free, dairy free
Contorno
Dessert
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers, italian custard and mascarpone.
Cannoli
Two pastry shells filled with homemade ricotta cream.
Gelato
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot.