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Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in NYC

Cafe Luce, ristorante di passione

Cafe Luce Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Midtown East, New York,

a lively, feel-good spot where fresh pasta arrives in big bowls, wine is poured generously, and spritzes are always a good idea.

In the kitchen, we cook the way Italians love to eat: semplice e buono.
Fresh homemade pasta, seasonal salads, antipasti made to share, and house-made desserts — because c’è sempre spazio per il dolce.

No tiny portions.
No complicated rules.
Just cucina italiana fatta bene, served with warmth and good energy.

And to drink?
A Spritz per favore, a beautiful glass of wine, or a bottle opened with friends. Cin cin!

Stop by for lunch, settle in for dinner, or join us for weekend brunch.
Take your time, enjoy the moment — questa è la vostra tavola.

📍 235 E 53rd St, New York, NY (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)

🕒 Open Daily | Lunch & Dinner | Brunch Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

🚗 Delivery via Uber Eats, Grubhub & DoorDash

Reservations, Private Events, Online Orders and more…

With or without reservation

Our team welcomes reservations for both lunch & dinner, we recommend booking ahead to ensure you get a table.

Private events

Planning something special? From birthdays to business events and family reunions, we offer partial or full private of our welcoming restaurant space.

Big groups

Hosting a larger group? Cafe Luce offers reservations for parties of 10 or more. Reach out via email for more details.

Online orders

La dolce vita, delivered! Enjoy your favorite Italian dishes at home, available for pickup or delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

🍽️ General Dining & Location

🍝 Menu Cuisine

🍷 Wine Aperitivo

🥡 Takeout & Delivery

🍳 Brunch

🎉 Private Events Groups

💳 Payments Policies

⭐ Reviews Service Reputation

♿ Accessibility Amenities

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