Lucciola Italian Restaurant

Lucciola is the perfect backdrop for an Italian escape for the city dwellers while staying in New York City. A mix of contemporary and traditional recipes paired with a wide selection of an exclusive wine list. Our menu features seasonal specials made with locally procured ingredients, as well as the popular selection of seafood, the most popular cuts of meat and authentic and traditional Italian cuisine for every occasion. Founded by Michele Casadei Massari, Alberto Ghezzi and Luca Filicori. Lucciola pays homage to their hometown of Bologna – mainly its cuisine and it’s wonderful cinematic history. Together, they worked to bring this city to life all the way across the world in New York City. The food, atmosphere, and overall concept of Lucciola takes inspiration from the film, “Festa di Laurea,” directed by Pupi Avati. The restaurant reflects the nostalgic and romantic mood of Bologna that Avati depicted in the film, especially his famous courtyard scene, where the simple illumination was reminiscent of fireflies. Lucciola is located at 621 Amsterdam Ave (corner of 90th), down the street from Central Park, one of the best firefly locations in New York City.