Lucca Italian Cuisine
New Italian restaurant on Funchal's Avenida do Infante, opened July 2026 by the team behind Konzai Sushi. A €350k fit-out with a Caracas-trained chef (ex-Tatel, Madrid) leading the kitchen — pasta, pizza and modern Italian plates a short walk from the hotel zone.
About Lucca Italian Cuisine
Lucca Italian Cuisine is a upper-mid-range italian, pizza and pasta restaurant in Funchal
If you only order one thing, make it the modern italian — pasta and wood-fired pizza — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
What to know before you go
- Book ahead — this restaurant fills nightly in season, particularly Thursday to Saturday.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Indoor only, so the room can get warm in summer evenings; ask for a table by the door if you like air flow.
- Lunch service is typically 12:30–15:00 and dinner from around 19:00; many Madeiran restaurants close between services.
Best time to visit
No closed season. If you're aiming for a weekend dinner between May and October, treat reservations as compulsory rather than optional.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64320, -16.91750
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Frequently asked
What is Lucca Italian Cuisine known for?+
Lucca Italian Cuisine is known for its modern italian — pasta and wood-fired pizza, plus a wider italian, pizza and pasta menu.
Do I need to book a table at Lucca Italian Cuisine?+
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner Thursday to Saturday and through the summer months.
How expensive is Lucca Italian Cuisine?+
Lucca Italian Cuisine is rated €€€ — upper-mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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