Italian Restaurant,
Wine Bar & Cocktails in Hell's Kitchen
Nestled in Hell’s Kitchen, Cafe Luce is a warm Italian restaurant and cocktail bar serving fresh homemade pasta, generous portions, handcrafted cocktails and curated wines.
Join us for a pre-theater dinner, date night or drinks with friends. Enjoy classic antipasti, house-made pasta, Italian favorites and desserts, all served with genuine hospitality.
Relax in our dining room or on our outdoor patio, just steps from Broadway.
📍 319 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
🕒 Monday–Friday · 4 PM–11 PM
🕒 Saturday–Sunday · 11 AM–11 PM
🍳 Weekend Brunch · Saturday–Sunday · 11 AM–4 PM
🚗 Delivery available through Uber Eats, Grubhub & DoorDash
The Cafe Luce Hell’s Kitchen Experience
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Fresh Pasta
Homemade every day. Twirled with love. Served generously.
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Cocktails
A spritz to start, an espresso martini to finish. You know the drill.
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Wine List
Italian favorites and bottles from further afield. We’ll help you find yours.
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Take it outside
Your favorite people, a table on the patio, and something good in your glass.
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Pre-Theater Dinin
Pasta first. Broadway next. Make a night of it.
Choose fresh homemade pasta with Alla Vodka, Bolognese or Tomato Basil sauce. Gluten-free penne and spaghetti and vegetarian options are available. For vegan preparation, ask our team about suitable pasta, sauces and olive oil instead of butter.
Fresh Homemade Pasta
in Hell’s Kitchen
Cocktails & Wine
in Hell’s Kitchen
Discover Italian, French and international wines, beer, spritzes and handcrafted cocktails, including our Espresso Martini. Explore non-alcoholic cocktails too, with drinks for pre-theater dining or a relaxed evening in Hell’s Kitchen.
Private Dining, Large Groups & Celebrations
Planning a corporate dinner, birthday, rehearsal dinner or family celebration? Cafe Luce Hell’s Kitchen offers a warm and welcoming setting for groups of all sizes, with menus and service tailored to your occasion.
Enjoy Cafe Luce at home with fresh homemade pasta, classic Italian dishes, vibrant antipasti and generous portions prepared in Hell’s Kitchen. Order pickup or delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub.
Takeout
& Delivery
Fresh pasta. Generous portions. Handcrafted cocktails.
Hell’s Kitchen dining, just steps from Broadway.
⭐ Rated 4.9 on Google
Perfect Before
a Broadway Show
Just steps from Broadway, Cafe Luce Hell’s Kitchen is ideal for dinner before a show or an evening out.
Enjoy fresh homemade pasta, classic Italian favorites, curated wines and handcrafted cocktails before the curtain rises.
Our pre-theater prix fixe menu offers two courses for $39, available daily until 6 PM. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cafe Luce Hell’s Kitchen?
Find us at 319 W 51st Street, near Broadway. We open Monday–Friday, 4–11 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 11 AM–11 PM.
Do you offer dinner before a Broadway show?
Our pre-theater menu offers two courses for $39 per person, daily until 6 PM. Tax, gratuity and supplements are additional. Tell the team your showtime when you arrive.
When is weekend brunch?
Join us Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM. View the Hell’s Kitchen menu for brunch dishes and prices.
Do you have an outdoor patio?
Yes. Contact us to check patio availability. Enjoy fresh homemade pasta, curated wines and cocktails with friends or on a date.
Are vegetarian and gluten-free options available?
Yes, including gluten-free penne and spaghetti. For vegan preparation, ask about suitable pasta, sauces and olive oil instead of butter. Tell your server about allergies or dietary requirements.
How do I reserve a table?
Reserve a table at Hell’s Kitchen. For questions, call 212-510-8611.