Sam and Luca Rustic Kitchen

"I am a huge fan of chef Mark Coakley from prior experience, especially his Salmon and tomahawk steak, among other great menu items. Mark took over as chef at Sam and Luca yesterday, so I ordered takeout. Holy Moly, it did not disappoint. I ordered the new salmon. It was delicious as usual. I ordered Capelli pasta and meatballs which were also excellent. I also got the Tustico salad which was great. I can not wait to try the filet and other items. Great job for your second night Mark and new owners and staff. Excellente! Can not wait to go back for more. I went back tonight 3/13 for dinner in the restaurant. Staff and server bartender were friendly, attentive and competent. New owner and his son the manager were there. Friendly, great atmosphere and superb food by Chef Mark and his kitchen staff. Happy hour mussels were great. Had filet mignon and risotto with spinach. Wowser! Very tender and extremely flavorable. Chef Marks daughter’s Oreo cheesecake was killer! So good. Thanks to Mark and his kitchen staff, the new owner and his son manager, and the staff for another five star rated dining experience."

"The food could have been good. The marinara was terrible. My eggplant came hard as a rock. Couldn't even cut it with a knife. The staff knows nothing about sanitation. It has great potential if they got better understanding how restaurants run and have some cooks that actually know how to cook and not practicing on each other when they're supposed to be serving the public"

"Decent place to eat. Our waiter was attentive and knew all of the specials. Food was ok. Pasta Lacked flavor and needed more sauce, especially the Alfredo. Chocolate cake wad good but all of the deserts were ec Expensive for the serving size."

"I went here last week and I’m still thinking about it. Nicest server I’ve ever had and the best Italian food I’ve had in the US. I got a seafood special and my husband had eggplant parmesan. Both were out of this world. We also had a crab cake appetizer that was delicious! The drinks were also 10/10! I tried two different cocktails and they were very refreshing and delicious. I will be back!"

"Truly an Italian restaurant! Very cozy & romantic! The food was amazing! I didn't care so much for the side-by-side seating. Next time I ask for a table alone. They make their own limoncello! The tiramisu just melts in your mouth!"