Fresh pasta. Generous portions. Warm Italian hospitality.
Two Manhattan locations: Midtown East & Hell’s Kitchen.
⭐ On Google: Midtown East 4.8 · Hell’s Kitchen 4.9
Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Midtown East NYC.
Cafe Luce is a cozy Italian restaurant and wine bar in Midtown East Manhattan, known for fresh homemade pasta, generous portions, curated wines, cold beer and wine-based spritzes.
Join us for business lunch, date night, weekend brunch or dinner with friends. Enjoy classic antipasti, fresh salads, house-made pasta and Italian favorites, all served with warm Italian hospitality.
Located on East 53rd Street between Second and Third Avenues, Cafe Luce is a welcoming neighborhood destination for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
📍 235 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
☎️ 646-590-2777
🕒 Open Daily · 11 AM – 10:30 PM
🥂 Happy Hour · Monday–Friday · 11 AM – 5 PM
🚗 Delivery available through Uber Eats, Grubhub & DoorDash
🍳 Weekend Brunch · Saturday–Sunday · 11 AM–4 PM
The Cafe Luce Midtown East Experience
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Fresh Pasta
Fresh homemade pasta made daily using quality ingredients & traditional techniques.
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Signature Spritz
Refreshing signature spritzes inspired by the Italian aperitivo tradition.
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Curated Wine List
Italian, French & international
wines by the glass or bottle.
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Neighborhood Favorite
A cozy Midtown East destination for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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Private Events & Groups
Perfect for birthdays, corporate dinners and special celebrations.
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
🍝
Fresh Pasta
Fresh homemade pasta made daily using quality ingredients & traditional techniques.
🍸
Cocktails
Classic cocktails, refreshing spritz &
aperitivo favorites.
🍷
Wine List
Italian, French & international
wines by the glass or bottle.
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Outdoor Patio
Enjoy outdoor dining on our
Hell’s Kitchen patio.
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Pre-Theater Dining
Steps from Broadway
Enjoy our prix fixe menu before the show.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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