Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

4.7

1134 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

OLD WORLD CHARM. NEW WORLD VIBE.
At our family-owned restaurant, we blend simple, fresh ingredients to create timeless Italian dishes, delivering an unparalleled dining experience.
Our venue offers private group dining for up to 20 guests, complete with customized menu options to suit your occasion. Relax on our intimate patio during Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and enjoy 25% off bottled wine under $100 on Wednesday nights. Don’t miss our signature cocktails, including the beloved Limoncello Martini, and much more!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(480) 659-6716
Website
http://samandlucaaz.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patrick Tubert
Private party facilities
We offer private group dinning that can cater up to 20 people with special group dinning menu options.

Location
1959 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-3762
Neighborhood
Mesa
Cross street
Power Road/Baseline
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Zucchini$10.00
House made, breaded, deep fried & served with marinara
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
With lemon & garlic
Arabbiata di Mare$16.00
Mussels & clams, Calabrian chiles, tomato sauce, garlic, grilled bread
Calamari Fritti$16.00
In a light, flour coating
Meatballs
Beef & pork in a tomato sauce
- Small (3)$7.00
- Large (5)$10.00
Meatballs$12.00
Artisan meats & cheeses
Classico Bruschetta$13.00
Daily selections
Mozzarella Sticks$10.00
House made served with marinara

Salads

Add Chicken $7, Add Shrimp $8 | on full size salad only

Rustico Salad$12.00
Lettuce, tomato, olives, shaved onion, Mozzarella, herb dressing
- Half$7.00
Sam & Luca Caesar Salad$12.00
House dressing, parmesan crouton
- Half$7.00
Strawberry Salad$12.00
Gorgonzola, strawberries, roasted pecans, raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$13.00
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil

Pasta & Risotto

Capellini$19.00
Angel Hair, fresh tomato basil sauce, EVOO
Grilled Shrimp Risotto$25.00
Corn, roma tomato, snipped herbs, lemon zest
Clams Linguine$23.00
Garlic, butter & white wine
Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00
3 meat sauce - veal, beef, pork
Spaghetti with Meatballs$19.00
Tomato basil sauce
Shrimp Scampi$25.00
White wine, lemon oil, on a bed of fettuccini pasta
Spinach Ravioli$21.00
White cream sauce with chopped spinach
Rigatoni$23.00
Pasta, Sausage & peppers in a marinara sauce

Entrées

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast, mozzarella & spaghetti with EVOO
Piccata$22.00
Chicken, lemon, capers, with fettuccini pasta, in a light marinara cream sauce
Marsala$23.00
Chicken, mushrooms, with fettuccini pasta, in a marinara sauce
Pan Seared Salmon*$26.00
Fresh vegetables in a light butter sauce
8oz Filet Mignon*$39.00
Asparagus, herb roasted potatoes
Lasagna$23.00
With house made Bolognese
Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00
Mozzarella, capellini, garlic and olive oil
Pollo Fettuccine Alfredo$25.00
Chicken, fettuccine, white wine cream sauce
Scallops*$35.00
Pan seared on a bed of linguini, white wine sauce, tomatoes & basil
Lamb Chops*$36.00
Herbed roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables, balsamic glaze

12" Pizza or Flatbread

Cheese$17.00
Pepperoni$17.00
Margherita$18.00
Prosciutto & Black Fig$18.00
Sausage, Bell Pepper, Mushroom & Onion$18.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00
Salted Caramel Cheesecake$9.00
Cannoli$9.00
Chocolate Mouse Cake$9.00
Gelato$7.00
Limoncello Chiffon Cake$9.00
Vanilla Ice Cream$6.00

What 1,134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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East Valley
Best Service
East Valley
Best Value
East Valley
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Sam & Luca Italian Bistro offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful service," "delicious" Italian cuisine, and a "friendly and efficient" staff. Guests rave about standout dishes like the Chicken Piccata and braised short ribs. The atmosphere is "classy but chill," making it a "favorite" for locals and visitors alike.

1,134 Reviews

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Kristopher
VIP
Minneapolis
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, although my food came out on a cracked plate. When I brought this up, no one seemed to care which was weird. Bruschetta is overpriced, but everything else the pricing was fine.
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Laurie
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable evening. Wait staff friendly and efficient. Thanks. Pam! Food arrived hot and delicious.
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Emily
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was phenomenal and the food was so good. Definitely going back.
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Greg
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server “B”, was superb. Alert, knowledgeable and professional. Also a good sense of humor. We’ll ask for her again. The Papardelle Bolonese and the Picata were absolutely outstanding. Great taste and very good portions. We had no complaints. And, this establishment is just down the road for us. This was our second visit and certainly not be the last. As usual, the owner was present and working hard to grow his business. Kudos!
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tina
Minneapolis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Their shrimp risotto is great! And also great service!
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Linda
VIP
Phoenix
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Sam & Luca's and it will not be our last. Our server Zoe was excellent, very attentive. I ordered the Lasagna, it was a bit chunky for my taste, but the flavor was great. My husband ordered the Chicken Picatta, he ate every bite. We enjoyed a slice of chocolate layer cake for dessert, it was just as delicious as Zoe said it would be. My only disappointment is that we weren't offered any bread and butter before the meal, but that won't stop us from returning for more delicious dishes. I highly recommend Sam & Luca's for a special occassion or just a night out.
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Marshall
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual on point! The new bread for the bruschetta is perfectly crunchy. First time having the roasted red pepper bisque and it was soooo velvety . Only place I ever get specials. Lobster ravioli and spicy shrimp. Very very good. The cannolis are made there and oh my. Josh is on top of everything and the star of the show, of course, is Zoe. Watching her work her tables is such a pleasure. Sam and Luca is our favorite for sure
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Jann
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great local place that is always good. Food, service, vibe is just right for a neighborhood bistro.
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Darrel
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. The food and the service were amazing.
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Tom
VIP
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff created a great Valentines dinner experience. No detail was overlooked. Even the napkins supported the theme. Food was awesome. Our server Zoe was extraordinary.
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FAQs

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sam & Luca Italian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 659-6716.

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

1959 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-3762

Additional information

Cross street
Power Road/Baseline
Neighborhood
Mesa
Hours of operation
Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Tubert
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://samandlucaaz.com/
Phone number
(480) 659-6716
Private party facilities
We offer private group dinning that can cater up to 20 people with special group dinning menu options.

Sam & Luca Italian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Margherita

Pepperoni

Lasagna

Antipasto

Fried Zucchini$10.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Arabbiata di Mare$16.00

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Meatballs

Meatballs$12.00

Classico Bruschetta$13.00

Mozzarella Sticks$10.00

Salads

Rustico Salad$12.00

Sam & Luca Caesar Salad$12.00

Strawberry Salad$12.00

Caprese Salad$13.00

Pasta & Risotto

Capellini$19.00

Grilled Shrimp Risotto$25.00

Clams Linguine$23.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00

Spaghetti with Meatballs$19.00

Shrimp Scampi$25.00

Spinach Ravioli$21.00

Rigatoni$23.00

Entrées

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00

Piccata$22.00

Marsala$23.00

Pan Seared Salmon*$26.00

8oz Filet Mignon*$39.00

Lasagna$23.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00

Pollo Fettuccine Alfredo$25.00

Scallops*$35.00

Lamb Chops*$36.00

12" Pizza or Flatbread

Cheese$17.00

Pepperoni$17.00

Margherita$18.00

Prosciutto & Black Fig$18.00

Sausage, Bell Pepper, Mushroom & Onion$18.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00

Salted Caramel Cheesecake$9.00

Cannoli$9.00

Chocolate Mouse Cake$9.00

Gelato$7.00

Limoncello Chiffon Cake$9.00

Vanilla Ice Cream$6.00

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