Luca Cucina – Italian
Luca Cucina invites diners into a sun-drenched space where the comforting aroma of toasted garlic bread and slow-simmered broths fills the air. Vibrant, garden-fresh salads like the jewel-toned beet and classic Caprese offer a crisp, colorful counterpoint to steaming bowls of traditional Stracciatella and hearty minestrone. It is a sanctuary of simple, soul-warming flavors that celebrates the art of the starter, turning nourishing soups and crisp greens into a lingering, heartfelt dining experience.
Addison Street, Berkeley, California 94702 https://lucacucinaitaliana.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, zone, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a reliable destination for a quick bite, guests appreciate the consistent food quality and straightforward dining experience. Reviewers highlight the efficient service and dependable nature of the menu, noting that it serves as a practical choice for those seeking a simple, no-fuss meal in a convenient setting.
Menu
Soup, Salad & Antipasti
- Minestrone Soup - $7: Selection of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Polenta Soup - $7: Tomato sauce, cornmeal, corn and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Consommé Soup - $3.5: Light chicken broth Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Stracciatella Soup - $6.5: Light chicken broth with spinach and egg Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mista Salad - $7: Mixed wild greens, red onion, cherry tomato, olive oil and vinegar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine, croutons, shaved parmigiano, house caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Beet Salad - $9.5: Arugula, beets, walnuts, goat cheese, olive oil, vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Arugula Salad - $7.5: Arugula, shaved parmigiano, olive oil and vinegar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Caprese Salad - $11: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, spring lettuce, olive oil and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Garlic Bread - $6: Acme bread baked with garlic and parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bruschetta - $5: Tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, olive oil on crostini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Livers Appetizer - $9.5: Sauteed, mushroom, onion, white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Sausage & Peppers Appetizer - $12.5: Homemade sausage, bell peppers, onion, arrabbiata sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Polpette Appetizer - $13: Homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese, pomodoro sauce, crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pasta
- Pomodoro - $10.5: Tomato sauce, garlic, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Bolognese - $18.5: Ground beef and pork, soffritto, pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vodka - $16: Tomato and cream sauce, flamed with shot of vodka Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cardinale - $13: Tomato and cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Alfredo - $15: White cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pesto - $17: Basil, pine nuts, parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Carbonara - $18.5: Chicken broth, light cream, pancetta, egg yolk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Butter and Cheese - $9.5: Butter and parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Amatriciana - $18.5: Pancetta, black pepper, pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Puttanesca - $15: Anchovies, capers, black olives, pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Gorgonzola - $16: White cream sauce, blue cheese gorgonzola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Primavera - $17: Assorted vegetables, pomodoro sauce or cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Panna - $17: Prosciutto, sweet peas, white cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arrabbiata - $12: Tomato sauce, garlic, basil, chili flakes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Aglio & Olio - $9.5: Whole and chopped garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Sausage & Peppers - $18.5: Homemade pork sausage, bell pepper, arrabbiata sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Norma - $15: Eggplant, onion, pomodoro sauce, shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Gricia - $17: Pancetta, black pepper, parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Limone - $13: Butter, garlic, lemon, parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Specialty Pasta
- Lasagna - $20: Homemade slow cooked ragu of beef and pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gnocchi - $16: Homemade potato dumpling in gorgonzola sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster Ravioli - $24: Ravioli filled lobster meat, vodka sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ravioli - $16.5: Cheese ravioli in tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tortellini - $16.5: Filled with cheese in prosciutto, peas, cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Al Forno
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $17: Layered eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Milanese - $19: Breaded and pan fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana - $21: Breaded, pan fried, tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Piccata - $20: Sautéed with lemon, capers, white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Marsala - $20: Sautéed with mushrooms, butter, sweet marsala wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Liver Entree - $17: Sautéed, mushroom, onion, white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Sides
- Potatoes - $6: Oven roasted with garlic and rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Polenta Fritta - $6: Pan fried slices of cornmeal, served with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetables - $6.5: Market greens sautéed in garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Homemade Meatballs (2) - $8.5: Homemade blend of beef and pork in tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Homemade Sausage - $8.5: Homemade sweet fennel pork sausage in tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Candida
- Half Pasta (Oil/Butter) - $5.5: Garlic and Olive oil, Butter only Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Half Pasta (Sauce) - $6.5: Pomodoro, Alfredo, Butter & Cheese, Cardinale sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Today's Specials
- Insalata Special - $12: Arugula, spinach, dried apricot, shaved almonds, feta cheese, balsamic and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Pasta del Giorno - $20: Homemade Rigatoni, beef stew, mushrooms, red wine, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Mediterraneo - $21: Chicken thighs, olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins, white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Fish del Giorno - $26: Wild Petrale Sole, lemon, butter, white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $8: Ladyfingers, Italian custard, mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $7: Two pastry shells filled with homemade ricotta cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gelato - $5: Spumone, Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Affogato - $7: Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free