Lucciola (restaurant)
Italian trattoria restaurant in New York City
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Lucciola is a 20-seat Italian fine dining on the Upper West Side, in New York. It was founded in 2017 by Chef Michele Casadei Massari along with Wine Director Alberto Ghezzi.[1] It serves creative fine dining interpretations inspired by his roots from Emilia Romagna, such as recipes with balsamic vinegar[2] from Modena, Parmigiano Reggiano, Tortellini, and "Latte in piedi", a dessert made of milk, typical of Bologna.[3] The name "Lucciola" means firefly, and was inspired by Pasolini article.[4][5] It won the Wine Spectator Award for its 1450 bottle cellar, and has a wine club where the patrons can taste several bottles with the wine producers. In 2026 was awarded "Tre Forchette" from Gambero Rosso[6][7].
| Lucciola | |
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Exterior of the restaurant | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2017 |
| Head chef | Michele Casadei Massari |
| Location | 621 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York, 10024, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°47′25″N 73°58′22″W |
| Website | lucciolanyc |
History
Lucciola is the second restaurant by Chef Michele Casadei Massari, with Piccolo Cafe being the first one.[8] It paid homage to Festa di Laurea director Pupi Avati.[9] Piccolo Cafe was a bistro coffee chain, closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The restaurant has a blog where news, stories from the Chef and updates are available to readers and patrons.[10]