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Cafe Lucci

Cafe Lucci Café Lucci - Italian Restaurant, located on Milwaukee Avenue, is a warm and welcoming spot that serves bold gastronomic regional Italian flavors with strong Mediterranean and French influences. Their inventive cuisine uses mindfully-sourced fresh ingredients, complemented by an award-winning wine program and impeccable service, for a sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience. Chef Owner Augie Arifi leads the culinary team in presenting contemporary and eclectic Italian food styles suitable for both lunch and dinner. Specialties include catering, groups, kids' menu, takeout, reservations, waiter service, walk-ins.
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05/30/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing General Manager, Jorge! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating someone who means so much to all of us at Cafe Lucci. Jorge started with our restaurant group nearly 10 years ago as a server at Bobby’s Deerfield, and through hard work, dedication, and heart, he has grown into the incredible leader he is today as General Manager of Cafe Lucci.

Jorge brings so much to our team every single day—his work ethic, loyalty, and genuine care for both our guests and staff make a lasting impact. We are incredibly thankful for everything he does and so proud to have watched him grow over the years. We hope you enjoy your day off—you’ve definitely earned it. And knowing Jorge, we’re pretty sure he’ll still find a way to fit in a workout… birthdays count as leg day too, right?

Please join us in wishing Jorge a very happy birthday and an amazing year ahead! 🥂🎂🎈

It’s Monday! Bring your cellar pick to Cafe Lucci
05/11/2026

It’s Monday! Bring your cellar pick to Cafe Lucci

🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cafe Lucci 🌸Not sure what to get Mom this year? We’ve got you covered 💕✨ Treat her to some...
05/02/2026

🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Cafe Lucci 🌸

Not sure what to get Mom this year? We’ve got you covered 💕

✨ Treat her to something she’ll truly enjoy:
🍷 Our curated Mother’s Day Wine Gift Packs—perfect for gifting, featuring everything from refreshing rosé & bubbles to elegant Napa reds (starting at just $35)

Hosting at home? Let us do the work:
🍽️ Mother’s Day Catering Packages—so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating

Or join us in-house for a relaxed, memorable day:
🥂 Brunch: 10AM–2PM
🍷 Dinner: 3PM–8PM
🚗 Complimentary valet parking for a seamless experience

📞 Call or Text to Order Catering & Gift Packs: 773.817.2268
Reservations & pre-orders highly recommended.

Celebrate your way—with the food, wine, and hospitality Mom deserves ✨

04/17/2026
📚✨ Event Update from Café Lucci ✨📚Due to scheduling changes, our Adult Book Fair with New Book Joy originally planned fo...
04/11/2026

📚✨ Event Update from Café Lucci ✨📚

Due to scheduling changes, our Adult Book Fair with New Book Joy originally planned for Sunday, April 12th has been postponed to Sunday, June 7th — and trust us, it’ll be worth the wait ☀️🍷

We’re turning it into the ultimate Summer Kickoff Book Fair
Think:
📖 Good reads to sip by the pool or beach
🍷 Complimentary wine tasting
🍎 Special discounts for teachers

Whether you’re stocking up for summer escapes or just looking for your next favorite page-turner, we’ve got you covered.

Mark your calendars for June 7th — it’s going to be bigger, sunnier, and even more fun 📚☀️🍷

03/27/2026

Not jetting off for spring break? ✈️☀️
We’ve got your staycation covered… 🍷

We usually keep Happy Hour to Monday–Thursday… but today we’re making an exception 👀

Join us FRIDAY from 4–6 PM and kick off the weekend a little early:

✨ Half off appetizers
🍸 $9 signature cocktails
🍷 $8 glasses of wine
🍺 $5 beer

Available in the dining room and bar!
Because if you can’t get away… you might as well sip your way through it. 😉

✨ This weeks Pasta Special at Café Lucci ✨🦑Spaghetti Nero con CalamariBlack squid ink pasta tossed with tender sautéed c...
03/16/2026

✨ This weeks Pasta Special at Café Lucci ✨🦑

Spaghetti Nero con Calamari
Black squid ink pasta tossed with tender sautéed calamari in a rich garlic cream sauce, finished with sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, and a touch of crushed red pepper for the perfect balance of depth and heat.

It’s bold, elegant, and packed with coastal Italian flavor in every bite.

Pair it with a glass of Pietrabianca Chardonnay the full experience. 🍷

Available this week at Café Lucci while it lasts.

📚✨ The Adult Book Fair is BACK… and it’s bigger than ever! ✨🍷We’re so excited to bring one of our favorite events to Caf...
03/13/2026

📚✨ The Adult Book Fair is BACK… and it’s bigger than ever! ✨🍷

We’re so excited to bring one of our favorite events to Cafe Lucci in Glenview! If you’ve joined us before at our sister restaurant, Patina Wine Bar you already know how much fun these are… and now we’re making it even bigger.

Think of it as the grown-up version of the book fair you loved as a kid—but with wine, cocktails, and amazing local vendors.

📖 Adult Book Fair
📍 Cafe Lucci – Glenview
🗓 Sunday, April 12
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
🎟 $10 Entry (includes yummy bites!)

Browse tables of books and unique finds from New Book Joy, sip something delicious, and spend a cozy Sunday surrounded by fellow book lovers. Whether you’re hunting for your next great read, a fun gift, or just an excuse to enjoy wine and good company, this event is the perfect mix of literary escape and indulgence.

Come sip, shop, and discover new favorites—both on your bookshelf and in your glass. 🍷📚

✨ Grab your friends and make a day of it. We can’t wait to see you at Cafe Lucci!

Get tickets at:
https://www.exploretock.com/cafelucci/event/599294/adult-book-fair

🌸🐣 Celebrate Easter at Café Lucci 🐣🌸Join us on Sunday, April 5th for a beautiful Easter celebration at Café Lucci. Gathe...
03/04/2026

🌸🐣 Celebrate Easter at Café Lucci 🐣🌸

Join us on Sunday, April 5th for a beautiful Easter celebration at Café Lucci. Gather with family and friends and enjoy a festive day of delicious food and warm hospitality.

🍽 12pm – 8pm

We’ll be offering Easter Brunch and Dinner specials alongside our regular menu, so whether you’re craving a holiday favorite or one of our classic Italian dishes, there will be something for everyone at the table.

📍 Café Lucci
609 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview

✨ Reservations recommended for Easter Sunday.

Cafe Lucci is participating in Chicago’s Northshore Restaurant Month! ✨We’re excited to be part of this incredible celeb...
03/03/2026

Cafe Lucci is participating in Chicago’s Northshore Restaurant Month! ✨

We’re excited to be part of this incredible celebration of local dining — and we’re giving you two delicious ways to join us.

🍽️ Enjoy our $40 per person Prix Fixe Menu
Start with your choice of classic favorites like Bruschetta Pomodoro, Calamari, Beet Salad, or Minestrone…
Indulge in signature entrées like Cacio e Pepe, Pollo Milanese, Gnocchi Bolognese, Risotto Funghi, and more (with premium add-on options available)…
And finish sweetly with Gelato, Sorbet, or Cannoli.

OR…

🥂 Receive 15% OFF your total bill
Simply mention Northshore Restaurant Month when dining with us and enjoy 15% off your entire check.

Whether you’re craving a full Italian dining experience or just want to enjoy your Lucci favorites at a special value, we’re ready to welcome you.

Locally owned. Community loved. Since 1995. 🇮🇹

📍 Café Lucci – Glenview
Reservations recommended.

Make this week your Valentine’s warm-up at Café Lucci. If you love the romance of Valentine’s Day but prefer a more rela...
02/11/2026

Make this week your Valentine’s warm-up at Café Lucci. If you love the romance of Valentine’s Day but prefer a more relaxed night out, coming in before the big weekend is the perfect move.

One special you won’t want to miss: our Linguine Shrimp Pesto 🍃🍤—arugula pesto cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, and beautifully cooked jumbo shrimp. It’s elegant, comforting, and absolutely date-night worthy.

Enjoy the same great food, great wine, and cozy atmosphere—just with a little more breathing room. 💕🍷

01/12/2026
Our kitchen is turning out some seriously crave-worthy dishes this week—rich, seasonal, and full of classic Italian soul...
01/12/2026

Our kitchen is turning out some seriously crave-worthy dishes this week—rich, seasonal, and full of classic Italian soul.

🦀 Torta di Granchio – Lump crab, angel hair, roasted red peppers & sun-dried tomato beurre blanc
🍚 Cacio e Pepe Arancini – Over truffle pea purée with Chianti glaze
🧀 Burrata del Giorno – Apricot, pistachio, citrus & tangy honey
🥗 Winter Salad – Mixed greens, berries, pears, goat cheese & raspberry vinaigrette
🍤 Gnocchi Shrimp Pesto – House-made gnocchi with arugula cream pesto
🐟 Faroe Island Salmon – Parsnip purée, caramelized onions & saffron beurre blanc
🥩 Skirt Ala Chef – 12oz USDA Prime with wild mushrooms & red wine glaze
🍖 Vitello Bocce – Veal medallions, prosciutto di Parma & fontina

🍷 Bobby’s Wine Picks available by the glass or bottle to pair perfectly with every bite.

✨ And don’t forget — Monday is NO CORKAGE NIGHT!
Bring your favorite bottle and enjoy it with dinner, on us.

Reservations recommended.
📍 Café Lucci | Glenview

Tonight’s fish special just came in.  fresh mahi mahi!!
12/20/2025

Tonight’s fish special just came in. fresh mahi mahi!!

12/18/2025

Today, if you see a caravan of Niles squad cars and fire trucks around the Village, don’t be alarmed! We are escorting Santa as he delivers presents to the children of Niles for our annual Operation Santa program.

✨ Introducing Café Lucci’s Brand New Happy Hour! ✨Your weekday just got a whole lot happier, Glenview. Join us Monday–Th...
11/18/2025

✨ Introducing Café Lucci’s Brand New Happy Hour! ✨
Your weekday just got a whole lot happier, Glenview. Join us Monday–Thursday from 4:00–5:30 PM in both the bar and dining room for unbeatable specials!

🍽️ 1/2 Priced Apps
🍷 $8 Glasses of Wine
🍸 $9 Signature Cocktails
🍺 $5 Beers

Whether you’re unwinding after work, meeting friends, or kicking off date night, this is the perfect excuse to treat yourself.

Come sip, snack, and savor the Café Lucci way. ❤️

🍁 Thanksgiving made easy at Café Lucci! 🍁Whether you want to dine in with us or enjoy Café Lucci at home, we have the pe...
11/17/2025

🍁 Thanksgiving made easy at Café Lucci! 🍁

Whether you want to dine in with us or enjoy Café Lucci at home, we have the perfect Thanksgiving plan for you.

🦃 DINE IN
Join us for a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal in our dining room from 2–7 PM.
We are now taking reservations, so book your table and let us treat you to a holiday feast without the stress.

🦃 CARRYOUT
Skip the cooking and pick up your complete Thanksgiving dinner:
• Wednesday pickup with easy reheat instructions
• Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) pickup available until 5 PM

Enjoy all the holiday favorites — roasted turkey, sweet potato fennel soup, apple & sage cornbread stuffing, pumpkin cheesecake, and more — for $39.95 per person.

✨ Carryout orders must be placed by Tuesday, 11/25.
✨ Regular menu will also be available.

Celebrate the holiday your way… Café Lucci will make sure it’s delicious.

🍝✨ This Week’s Specials at Café Lucci ✨🍷Our kitchen’s serving up seasonal favorites crafted with bold Italian flavors an...
11/11/2025

🍝✨ This Week’s Specials at Café Lucci ✨🍷

Our kitchen’s serving up seasonal favorites crafted with bold Italian flavors and a touch of holiday warmth. Join us for something special this week — here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:

🌿 Torta di Granchio – Lump crab cakes tossed with angel hair pasta, roasted red peppers, and a sundried tomato beurre blanc.

🍎 Pancetta di Maiale Scottata- Crispy Seared Pork Belly, Chianti Reduction, Parnsnip Puree, Spiced Apple Mostarda

🍤 Gamberi con Schiacciare – Jumbo shrimp sautéed in white wine paprika lemon sauce with fresh zucchini and squash.

🍅 Burrata del Giorno – Creamy burrata with heirloom tomatoes, arugula pesto, prosciutto, toasted almonds, balsamic glaze

🥬 Kale Salad- Baby Kale, Honey Appe Cider Vinaigrette, Pomegranate Seeds, Carrots, Shredded Beets, Pinenuts, Quinoa, Parmesan

🍝 Pappardelle Burrata- Homemade Pappardelle Pasta, Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce, Sundried Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze, Toasted Almonds

🐟 Dover Sole – Filleted Tableside, White Wine, Lemon Butter, Capers, Vegetable of the Day

🔪 Stuffed Pork Chop – 16 oz, Breaded and Stuffed with Ricott, Prosciutto, Roasted Bell Peppers, Mozzarella, Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano

🍷 Bobby’s Wine Picks:
• Rootstock Chardonnay – elegant and crisp
• Walking Fool Red Blend – rich, bold, and perfect for steak night

Whether you’re craving seafood, pasta, or something hearty for the season, there’s a perfect pour waiting for you at Café Lucci. ❤️

📍Reserve your table or stop in this week — Buon appetito

🍂✨ Our brand new Fall Menu has arrived at Cafe Lucci — and trust us, it’s going to be hard to choose your new favorite d...
09/16/2025

🍂✨ Our brand new Fall Menu has arrived at Cafe Lucci — and trust us, it’s going to be hard to choose your new favorite dish. With chef-driven creations and a brand new Classics Section, there’s something for everyone this season.

Featured Fall Favorites:
🦀 Risotto al Granchio – Jumbo lump crab, saffron cream, asparagus, Parmigiano.
🥩 Filet Mignon – 10 oz. center cut filet, truffle butter, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach.
🍆 Eggplant Romana – Artichoke hearts, capers, white wine, lemon butter sauce.

From fresh pastas to timeless Italian favorites, every plate is crafted with the rich, comforting flavors you crave in cooler weather.

✨ Gluten-free and vegetarian menus available — because fall indulgence should be for everyone.

📖 Explore. Savor. Repeat. Which dish will you try first?

Address

609 Milwaukee Avenue
Glenview, IL
60025

To reach the Italian restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview via public transportation, take the Metra Union Pacific North Line to the Glen/N. Glenview stop and then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the destination. Alternatively, one could take bus 423 or 234 to Waukegan/Milwaukee station and walk for about 15 minutes.

If driving, take the exit for Lake Avenue on I-94 and head west. Turn left on Waukegan Road and then right onto West Lake Avenue. Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue and after a few blocks, you will find parking options near your destination.

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm ambiance, and impeccable service. Cafe Lucci on Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview is no exception. This Italian restaurant offers a sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience that is sure to delight your taste buds.

One of the things that sets Cafe Lucci apart from other Italian restaurants is its inventive cuisine. Chef Owner Augie Arifi presents bold, gastronomic regional Italian flavors with strong Mediterranean and French influences. The mindfully-sourced fresh ingredients used in each dish are evident in the rich flavors and textures.

In addition to the delicious food, Cafe Lucci also boasts an award-winning wine program. The extensive wine list features a variety of wines from around the world that pair perfectly with the menu offerings.

The impeccable service at Cafe Lucci adds to the overall dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure that every guest feels welcome and taken care of.

Overall, Cafe Lucci is a warm and welcoming neighborhood spot with a contemporary, eclectic Italian slant. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a night out with friends, this restaurant is sure to impress.

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