Happy Valentine’s!

Menu for Valentine’s Day 2022. Please note this menu is still being fine tuned so there may be small adjustments to certain dishes. Please call at 651-698-6889 with any questions. Cheers!

Choice of Antipasti

  • Marinated Ahi, Blue Prawns & Smoked Salmon + Trout Roe
  • Seared Duroc Pork Medallions al Tonato
  • Poached Pear, Gorgonzola Dolce +Spicy Cashews

Choice of Insalata o Zuppa

  • Insalata Cesare ~ Hydroponic Romaine Lettuce, Caesar* Anchovy Dressing + Housemade Croutons
  • Insalata Mista ~ Hydroponic Lettuce, Beets, Blue Cheese, Walnuts + Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette
  • Zuppa ~ Beet Puree Soup

Choice of Primi

  • Ravioli Heritage Grain Housemade Ravioli Filled with Foie Gras & Triple Cream Cheese garnished with mango puree
  • Heritage Grain Housemade Spaghetti made 2 ways, Squid Ink and Lobster Roe served with Lobster, Blue Prawns + Orange
  • Heritage Grain Housemade Tajarin + slow cooked Garlic & Sweet/Spicy Peppers + Lamb Carpaccio garnish (can be made vegetarian)

Choice of Secondi

  • Aged Beef Tenderloin + Roasted Porcini & Gnudi
  • Seared Scottish Trout + Tomato Balsamic Confit
  • Seared Duck Breast + Fennel & Orange Salad & Lentils (can be made vegetarian)

$80 per person before tax & gratuity

New Year’s Eve Special

Choice of Antipasti

  • Roasted Asparagus, Poached Egg + Parmesan Crisp
  • Ceviche in Shrimp Broth, Grilled Bruschetta + Trout Roe Aioli
  • Pastry +Artichoke & Cream Cheese

Choice of Insalate e Zuppa

  • Insalata Mista    Eden Prairie, MN Hydroponic Organic Lettuce, Radish, Tomato + Buttermilk Dressing
  • Insalata Cesare   Eden Prairie, MN Hydroponic Organic Lettuce + Anchovy Caesar Dressing + Housemade Croutons
  • Zuppa ~ TBD

Choice of Primi

  • Tajarin, White & Black Truffles, Scallions + Triple Cream Cheese
  • Lobster Roe Fettuccine, Snow Crab + Shellfish Broth
  • Gnocchi, Figs, Caramelized Onion, Mint + Lamb Carpaccio
  • Butternut Squash Risotto + Duck Confit

Choice of Secondi

  • Porcini Rubbed Beef Tenderloin + Consomme
  • Braised Duroc Pork Shank, Vegetable Risotto + Demi Glaze
  • Fish + Citrus Cucumber Salad

$60 per person before tax & gratuity

This menu is subject to change. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

New Year Menu – 31 December 2017

Felice Anno Nuovo! Happy New Year!

Choice of Antipasti

  • Prawn Carpaccio, Lobster Zabaglione + Smoked Trout Roe
  • Slow cooked Local Beef Carpaccio, Cannelini Bean + Artichoke Dressing
  • Teleggio filled Calzoncino Fritto + Wild Mushrooms & Leeks

Choice of Insalate e Zuppa

  • Insalata Mista
  • Insalta Ceasare
  • Zuppa ~ Duck Consomme + Red Lentil Soup

Choice of Primi

  • Saffron Gnocchi + Sandra Jean Tomato & Parmigiano Reggiano Broth
  • Fresh Spaghetti, Caramelized Nantucket Bay Scallops, Garlic + Red Pepper
  • Spinach Ricotta Ravioli,  Braised Pheasant, Pistachio + Craisin

Choice of Secondi

  • Duck‘Two’Ways (Seared Breast + Braised Leg) + Chestnut, Mushroom & Sage Risotto
  • Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin, Pearl Onion + Rosemary Demi Glace
  • Olive Oil Poached Sushi Grade Ahi + Blood Orange Marinated Fennel & Bottarga

$58 per person before tax & gratuity

Dolci Menu

  • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
    Almond Meringue Cookie
  • Flourless Chocolate Torte
    Red Wine Caramel + Berries
  • Panetone Bread Pudding
    Rum Cream
  • Panna Cotta
    Spiced Fresh Persimmons
  • Neapolitan Strufolli
    Fried Pasties, Housemade Fig Jam + Chantilly Cream

$8 Each

New Year’s Eve Wine Flight

  • Spiced Apple Spritz
  • Paolo Scavino ‘Sorriso’ 2016
  • La Gerla Poggio gli Angeli 2015
  • Tintero Barbaresco 2013

$25 per person before tax & gratuity

Luci Cork Contest – June 2015 – Round 4

Q2 4th June Cork Contest 2015
Uno . . . Due . . . Tre . . .

Guess the Correct Number of Corks  in the Photo Above
(or Visit us at 2060 Randolph to View the Real Thing)

and You Could Win a Bottle of Wine!

The Winner with the most accurate guess will receive a complimentary bottle of their choice from our selections below for enjoyment with dinner at Luci Ancora or Ristorante Luci.

One Winner Announced On Wednesday at 3pm
through July 1st!

It’s our kick off to the Summer Season !

Winner will be contacted via email, phone, or Facebook.
Submit your guess on our Facebook Page or directly at Luci Ancora!

Enter to Win at Luci Ancora – 2060 Randolph Ave or at our Facebook Page!

Good Luck & Happy Guessing!

– The Smith Family & Luci Staff

Winning Bottle Selections to Choose From

Tiamo Prosecco NV

La Fiera Pinot Grigio

Vigne di San Martino Gavi

TerraDora Dipaolo Rose

La Fiera Montepulciano 2012

Alteo Chianti

Mals “Galea” Schiava

Paolo Scavino Rosso di Piemonte

Vigin “My Ruby” Barbera

Winning Bottle of Wine is for dine in service only and not available for off sale distribution. Must be 21 or older to enter and win.

June 10th Winner – Wendy

June 17th Winner – Fred

June 24th Winner – Martin

4/9 – Paolo Scavino Wine Dinner

Scavino Invite Scaled

The Smith Family & Luci Staff
invite you to a special wine dinner featuring the wines of

Paolo Scavino

with Special Guest

Elisa Scavino

Winemaker

Thursday, April 9th

6:30pm
Luci Ancora

Enjoy an evening sipping wines from Piedmont with one of Italy’s top female wine makers, Elisa Scavino.
This will be our second time hosting Elisa and we are honored to share her wines with you.
This is a wine dinner you don’t want to miss.
Wines

Langhe Bianco “Sorriso” 2013

Vino Rosso 2013

Barbera D’Alba 2013

 Nebbiolo 2012

Barolo TBA

 

Menu

Seared Alaskan Dayboat Halibut, Pink Lady Apple, and Baby Citrus Greens

Shaved Beef Ribeye with Ama Blu Cheese, Bagna Cauda, and Fresh Radish

Local Egg Yolk Ravioli with Wisconsin Trout, Fava Beans/Pea Shoots, Butter, and Oregon White Truffles

Orecchiette with Mascarpone, Beet, Pistachio, and Carrot with Garlic,
Chillis and Thyme

American Wagyu Beef Striploin with Fingerling Potato,
and Oregon Fresh Porcini Mushroom

Due to anticipated interest and demand, we advise reserving your table as soon as possible.
$92 per person before Tax & Gratuity
Reservations may be made by calling (651) 698-6889.
We look forward to seeing you at this memorable event.
Sincerely,
The Smith Family & Luci Staff

4/9 – Elisa Scavino Wine Dinner

Scavino Invite Scaled

The Smith Family & Luci Staff
invite you to a special wine dinner featuring the wines of

Paolo Scavino

with Special Guest

Elisa Scavino

Winemaker

Thursday, April 9th

6:30pm
Luci Ancora

Enjoy an evening sipping wines from Piedmont with one of Italy’s top female wine makers, Elisa Scavino.
This will be our second time hosting Elisa and we are honored to share her wines with you.
This is a wine dinner you don’t want to miss.
Wine Menu
Langhe Bianco “Sorriso” 2013
Vino Rosso 2013
Barbera D’Alba 2013
Nebbiolo 2012
Barolo TBA
Due to anticipated interest and demand, we advise reserving your table as soon as possible.
$92 per person before Tax & Gratuity
Reservations may be made by calling (651) 698-6889.
We look forward to seeing you at this memorable event.
Sincerely,
The Smith Family & Luci Staff

March Cork Contest + Wine Giveaway – Week Three

March 3rd Cork Contest Scaled

Uno . . . Due . . . Tre . . .

Guess the Correct Number of Corks  in the Photo Above
(Visit us at 2060 Randolph to View the Real Thing or Follow our Communities Online)

and You Could Win a Bottle of Wine!

The Winner with the most accurate guess will receive
a complimentary bottle of wine of their choice from our selections below
for enjoyment with dinner at Luci Ancora or Ristorante Luci.

One Winner Announced On Wednesday at 3pm
through March 19th!

It’s our kick off to the Spring Season !

Winner will be contacted via email, phone, Facebook or Instagram.

Submit your guess on our Facebook Page

Leave your guess as comment on this Facebook post or directly at Luci Ancora!

Enter to Win at Luci Ancora – 2060 Randolph Ave or at our Facebook Page!

Good Luck & Happy Guessing!

– The Smith Family & Luci Staff

Winning Bottle Selections to Choose From

Zardetto Glera Chardonnay Blend

Pieropan Soave 2013

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2013

Fontaleoni Vernaccia 2012

Rosaenovae Irpinia Rose 2013

La Fiera Montepulciano 2012

Vigin Barbera 2012

Poderi Dolcetto 2013

Winning Bottle of Wine is for dine in service only and not available for off sale distribution.
*Complimentary Bottle Offer Expires 3 Months from Date of Win (6/10/15)

March Cork Contest + Wine Giveaway – Week Two

 March 2nd Cork Contest scaled

Uno . . . Due . . . Tre . . .

Guess the Correct Number of Corks  in the Photo Above
(Visit us at 2060 Randolph to View the Real Thing or Follow our Communities Online)

and You Could Win a Bottle of Wine!

The Winner with the most accurate guess will receive
a complimentary bottle of wine of their choice from our selections below
for enjoyment with dinner at Luci Ancora or Ristorante Luci.

One Winner Announced On Wednesday at 3pm
through March 19th!

It’s our kick off to the Spring Season !

Winner will be contacted via email, phone, Facebook or Instagram.

Submit your guess on our Facebook Page

Leave your guess as comment on this Facebook post or directly at Luci Ancora!

Enter to Win at Luci Ancora – 2060 Randolph Ave or at our Facebook Page!

Good Luck & Happy Guessing!

– The Smith Family & Luci Staff

Winning Bottle Selections to Choose From

Zardetto Glera Chardonnay Blend

Pieropan Soave 2013

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2013

Fontaleoni Vernaccia 2012

Rosaenovae Irpinia Rose 2013

La Fiera Montepulciano 2012

Vigin Barbera 2012

Poderi Dolcetto 2013

Winning Bottle of Wine is for dine in service only and not available for off sale distribution.

Luci Cork Contest – March 2015

March 2015 Cork Contest scaled

Uno . . . Due . . . Tre . . .

Guess the Correct Number of Corks  in the Photo Above
(Visit us at 2060 Randolph to View the Real Thing or Follow our Communities Online)

and You Could Win a Bottle of Wine!

The Winner with the most accurate guess will receive
a complimentary bottle of wine of their choice from our selections below
for enjoyment with dinner at Luci Ancora or Ristorante Luci.

One Winner Announced On Wednesday at 3pm
through March 19th!

It’s our kick off to the Spring Season !

Winner will be contacted via email, phone, Facebook or Instagram.

Submit your guess on our Facebook Page or Instagram Page

Leave your guess as comment on this Facebook post or Instagram Post) or directly at Luci Ancora!

Enter to Win at Luci Ancora – 2060 Randolph Ave or at our Facebook Page!

Good Luck & Happy Guessing!

– The Smith Family & Luci Staff

Winning Bottle Selections to Choose From

Zardetto Glera Chardonnay Blend

Pieropan Soave 2013

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2013

Fontaleoni Vernaccia 2012

Rosaenovae Irpinia Rose 2013

La Fiera Montepulciano 2012

Vigin Barbera 2012

Poderi Dolcetto 2013

Winning Bottle of Wine is for dine in service only and not available for off sale distribution.

November Wine Features

November Wine Features at Luci Restaurants

 

Malvira Favorita 2012

Italy | Piedmont | Langhe $6/Glass  |  $27/Bottle

Malvira is a familiar name around the Luci Corner these days. The work of the Domante Brothers, Massimo and Roberto, asks the question – What is Arneis capabale of ? With oak aging of this Piemontese grape, the Domante Brothers engage palates in ways that extend the wine experience – giving the opportunity to refine and frame the range a varietal’s tasting and aromatic profile can exhibit. This is no different with their 100% Favorita or Vermentino (as its known to those outside of Piedmont). We are delighted for this autumn selection with an approachable price that lends itself well to those who enjoy the acidity of Pinot Grigio or the body of Chardonnay.

This 100% Favorita (Vermentino) is a prime example of the wonderful flavors available to white wines raised in Piedmont. Aged 4-8 months in stainless steel tanks, the full expression of Favorita shows in the extraction of full of fruit on the palate. Enjoy pineapple, fresh fruits and white flowers on the nose as you sip the straw yellow elixir with golden tints. Filled with fruit and freshness, the slight bitter end makes for wonderful pairing with fresh cheeses (think Luci’s fresh Mozzarella or Ricotta), light appetizers, mixed green salads, and delicate white fish.

 

G.D. Vaira 2009

Italy | Piedmont | Langhe $10/Glass  |  $45/Bottle

As many of you know – Giuseppe Vaira is one of our favorite producers. His artistic philosophy to winemaking is inspiring and his wines offer a glimpse into the gentle care he takes to create wines of lasting quality and value. We are pleased to offer this 100% Nebbiolo at such a great price of enduring quality. So popular, we were nearly oversold over the weekend. This is a wine not to be missed and can be cellared for decades to come – one of the many reasons we love Nebbiolo.

This wine is a photograph of Nebbiolo. It is Nebbiolo! It shares the structure, perfumes and elegance of a Barolo, but with grace and flair holds your hand and accompanies you for the whole meal.” ~ Giuseppe Vaira, Winemaker at G.D. Vaira

Harvesting of Nebbiolo takes place in the first half of October. Grape picking and the transporting of the grapes in small crates, are done manually to keep the greapes intact. The careful selection of grape clusters starts in the vineyard and is carried out with the same attention the way to the cellar. Fermentation lasts approximately 15 days, the spends six months in stainless steel vats (with a minimum share of oak). It is then ready for bottling. Ruby red, delicate, and at times transparent, this 100% Nebbiolo is intense, with expressive aromoas of violets and withered roses layered over with small red berry notes. Silky tannins envelop the palate with personality and vivacious energy. Pairing beautifully with Luci’s Braised Beef Shortribs, Housemade Ravioli,

Both Available by the Glass for a Limited Time

Reserve Your Table Today at

Luci Ancora   |   Ristorante Luci

Cin – Cin !

Reward Your Palate wines are also available for retail purchase through Thomas Liquors
located at Grand & Prior Ave in Saint Paul, MN.

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