Midtown East or Hell’s Kitchen? Find Your Cafe Luce
Updated: 2 days ago
Cafe Luce has two Manhattan locations: Midtown East at 235 East 53rd Street and Hell’s Kitchen at 319 West 51st Street. Both serve fresh homemade pasta, antipasti and generous portions, with separate menus, reservations and pickup locations. Here is how to choose the right restaurant for your plans.
Midtown East: lunch, wine and an East Side evening
Cafe Luce Midtown East is at 235 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, between Second and Third Avenues. It is open daily from 11 AM to 10:30 PM, making it an option for a weekday lunch, a pasta date or dinner with friends.
The drinks selection includes wine, beer and spritzes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 11 AM–5 PM. For a group meal or private event, contact the Midtown East team about your date, party size and plans.
Midtown East contact: 646-590-2777 • cafelucenyc@gmail.com.
Hell’s Kitchen: pre-theater dinner, cocktails and patio dining
Cafe Luce Hell’s Kitchen is at 319 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019. It is open Monday–Friday, 4 PM–11 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 11 AM–11 PM. Weekend brunch runs from 11 AM to 4 PM.
This location has a full cocktail bar alongside wine and beer, plus an outdoor patio. Ask about patio availability for your date and time. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 4 PM–6 PM.
Planning dinner before a Broadway show? The pre-theater prix fixe offers two courses for $39, available daily until 6 PM, excluding tax and gratuity. Check your theater address and curtain time, and let the team know your schedule when reserving.
Hell’s Kitchen contact: 212-510-8611 • cafelucewest@gmail.com.
Which location should I book?
For weekday lunch or plans on East 53rd Street, choose Midtown East. For the West 51st Street location, a full cocktail menu or a patio request, choose Hell’s Kitchen. Both welcome guests for fresh homemade pasta and dinner. Check the address on your reservation confirmation so everyone in your party heads to the same restaurant.
How do I order pickup from the right restaurant?
Use the location-specific pickup links below and check the address before paying. Midtown East pickup is from 235 East 53rd Street. Hell’s Kitchen pickup is from 319 West 51st Street. The ordering page shows current availability and pickup times.
Hell’s Kitchen also offers brunch pickup on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 4 PM. For delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub, choose your location on our delivery page.
Are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices available?
Both locations offer vegetarian choices and gluten-free penne and spaghetti. Vegan preparation depends on the pasta, sauce and ingredients; tell the team what you need and ask about suitable choices and olive oil instead of butter. For allergies or specific dietary requirements, contact the restaurant before ordering.
Who should I contact for a celebration or group?
Contact the restaurant where you want to dine. For Midtown East, email cafelucenyc@gmail.com; for Hell’s Kitchen, email cafelucewest@gmail.com. Include your preferred date, time, party size and occasion so the correct team can discuss arrangements with you.
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