New Menus, Unforgettable Experiences: Why Eric Scott Suggests an “Italian Getaway” to Ristorante LUCCA

Winter in New Jersey can get dreary. Top that with a rough week at work, a jam-packed family schedule, or the post-holiday duldrums, and you might be looking for a getaway to recharge and relax.

Thankfully, you don't have to go far to get an experience that will engage all your senses. Ristorante LUCCA serves Italian fine dining that you might expect in New York or Philadelphia right here in Bordentown, New Jersey. You can choose an exquisite dinner with live music and a nightcap in the lounge, a thoughtfully prepared lunch, a happy hour featuring half-priced drinks and a discounted menu, and a traditional Italian Sunday dinner.

The Sunday dinner is served family-style each Sunday from 3-9 p.m., with live piano music starting at 5 p.m. The cost is $49 per person, while children 10 and younger cost $19, excluding beverages and alcohol. The meal includes:

• Garden salad and bread
• Meat and cheese board
• Spaghetti or rigatoni with ragu
• Meatballs, Italian sausages, and braciole
• Dessert: Tiramisu, mini cannolis, and ice cream

It's all presented in beautifully decorated dining spaces with superior customer service and attention to detail. All pastas are made daily in-house, and Chef Andrea just released his winter menu.

Ristorante LUCCA has limited reservations available for Valentine's Day, while patrons are welcome to walk in or make reservations at other times. They are open for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and for dinner from 5 p.m. to closing Tuesday through Saturday and from 3-9 p.m. Sunday. To make a reservation or explore the menus, visit ristorantelucca.com.