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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

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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.

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Wine Dinner Announcement

A fun evening with Stefano & Alfonso of Wine Merchants as they present a side by side wine pairing of a northern & southern Italian wine with each course. There will be approx 10 wines and 5 courses. Further details yet to come. Call for reservations 651.698.6889.

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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

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Ristorante Luci to close on Dec 31, 2016

We want to share a small bit of news regarding our business. After long deliberation and discussion with the entire family, we have decided to end our lease at 470 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55105 as of 12/31/2016. This has been home to Ristorante Luci for nearly 30 years.

As you know, Ristorante Luci is our original location for the Luci concept; today, that concept carries on at Luci Ancora, 2060 Randolph Avenue, now entering it’s 19th year in business. We have had some beautiful years in the cozy space of 470 Cleveland Avenue South. It is our Mother and Father’s original dream of sharing deliciously made, handcrafted Italian inspired dishes in a warm and inviting setting where we can gather with family, friends and acquaintances to enjoy. We are merging our 2 restaurants and focusing our passion and energy at Luci Ancora. We continue to be open to new business prospects and opportunities in the future.

We are so appreciative to all our employees current and past for participating and contributing in our passion. All our current staff will continue their employment at Luci Ancora.

We are forever grateful to all our loyal customers for supporting Ristorante Luci over the years from special occasions to evenings out with friends. We are hoping with the release of this news that our wonderful guests and friends will join us in celebration during the time we have left in the space at 470 Cleveland Avenue South.

All Gift Certificates are redeemable at Luci Ancora.

Kindest Regards and Heartfelt Thank You,

The Smith Family
Al, Steve, Daniela and Maria

Ristorante Luci Hours: Thursday 5-9 pm
Friday & Saturday 5-10 pm

December 31, 2016 is the last day of service.

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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

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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
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4/1 – April Wine Features

Paolo Scavino Winery Logo

Join us during the Month of April as we celebrate the Scavino Estate with our April Wine Features
and as we host Elisa Scavino, winemaker at Paolo Scavino.

 

Paolo Scavino “Sorriso” Langhe Bianco 2013 $8 glass / $36 bottle

Italy | Piedmont | Langhe | Castiglione Falletto

Paolo Scavino is an historical winery in the Barolo region. It was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto from Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Farming has always been a family tradition and passion. Paolo Scavino is an historical winery in the Barolo region. It was founded in 1921 in Castiglione Falletto from Lorenzo Scavino and his son Paolo. Farming has always been a family tradition and passion. Enrico Scavino together with the daughters Enrica and Elisa, fourth generation, run the family Estate. Since 2000, the Langhe D.O.C. SORRISO®, is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Viognier. A fresh white wine vinified and aged in stainless steel with distinctive character and finesse. A unique combination of these three varietals in the Langhe region which comes from the belief in our noble terroir able to enhance the elegance and complexity of the grapes.

Pale yellow with emerald hues. Fresh and charming nose with white flowers, sage, yellow and orange fruits in addition to mineral notes. The delicate flavors continue on the palate where a soft texture is combined with sapid and cleaning acidity.

Paolo Scavino bottles of wine placed in center of Luci Ancora Table Setting

Paolo Scavino “Vino Rosso” 2013 $8 glass / $36 bottle
Italy | Piedmont | Langhe | Castiglione Falletto

Rosso is a blend which represents our autochthon varietals: The grapes from the younger vines of the Estate combined together, offer a fresh, aromatic, charming wine with a Piedmontese character.

Brilliant ruby-red with purple hints. Expressive, continuous and delicate aromas of red cherries and spices. Fresh in the nose and in the palate. Supple and joyful structure where the flavors are persistent and of a light nature.

A delicious red which expresses the brightness of the youth, to drink over the next year or two. Pretty easy with food pairings. Nice to combine with vegetarian dishes as well as with light antipasti, white meat, bluefish, fresh goat cheeses.

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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