Lucias Italian Kitchen - Effingham (IL)

5 /5 lisa ferreira: Lucia’s.. OMGEEEE!! What a Treasure!!! This is one of the best meals we have had in a long time!!! Well worth the 3 hour drive from our home!!! The meat and more meat pizza was outstanding!!! The Carbonara with house made guanciale was amazing as well.. The deconstructed grill cheese with house made bread was spot on too!!! Hats off to them I would definitely give them 10 stars and would drive back again for another round!!!

5 /5 Tiana Senter: We had the pleasure of sitting in the chef’s seat during dinner at Lucia’s, and Chef Geno made our evening truly enjoyable! He shared the history of the restaurant, explained the differences in the imported ingredients they use, and gave us insight into the current seasonal dishes, which change every three months. We enjoyed the bread and butter appetizer, two different pastas, and the Grandma George Chocolate Cake. Everything was fantastic! The portion sizes are generous. The cake could easily be shared among two to three people. The service was great and everyone was friendly. This is now one of our favorite restaurants, and we look forward to trying more dishes on the menu!

5 /5 Allie Bobe: We had an amazing experience last night! I recommend sitting at the bar so you can see all of your food made right in front of you. Amazing food, welcoming service.. can’t wait to come back!

5 /5 Todd Streff: Great and unexpected find in Effingham IL. Sat at the counter and watched all the orders be prepped and cooked. Amazing but subtle flavors sets this restaurant apart. No alcohol on site but learned that you can carry your own in. We will be back again when we pass through.

5 /5 Beth Wileaver: I just had a WOW experience and needed to tell everybody about it! Im a sucker for Italian food that is done well and let me tell you, Lucias absolutely tops the list. I randomly decided to drive by to see if they were open for lunch on a Thursday because I had heard such great things and I was in luck! This comfortable, casual, open-concept restaurant is welcoming and friendly and you can tell that the team here has a massive amount of pride in what they do and how they do it. Literally EVERYTHING is made from scratch--from the pillowy bread to the rigatoni con sugo that tastes like grandmas recipe (I kept looking for a little lady in an apron squishing San Marzano tomatoes with her hands!) to the pizza that makes you feel like youre walking down a street in Naples. Chef Geno and the crew pay attention to all the small details. Those small details add up to a majorly positive experience. Come eat here. It feels like a warm hug--just like a good Italian spot should. GRATZIE!