Lucca

What to order

Lucca is the family-friendly Italian-Mediterranean option at Grand Velas — relaxed, reservation-required dinner with homemade pastas as the clear kitchen strength. It's the right call for families who want something universally approachable, with enough craft in the pasta and meat preparations to satisfy guests who've been to Italy. Order from the homemade pasta section first before going elsewhere on the menu.

• Gnocchi al Ragù di Anatra (Duck Ragu Gnocchi)
  The most-cited dish at Lucca — house-made gnocchi in slow-braised duck ragu; the benchmark preparation for judging the kitchen's Italian credentials.
• Agnello di Lucca (Braised Lamb)
  The signature meat main — braised in house style; tender and the best non-pasta option for guests who want the full Italian experience.
• Filetto di Manzo con Burro alla Senape (Beef Fillet with Mustard Butter)
  Prime beef with mustard sauce, red wine reduction, potato tortino, and portobello mushroom — the upscale protein pick when you want steak over pasta.
• Florence-style Insalata di Medici
  The most distinctive salad on the menu; guests specifically flag it as a strong opener before heavier pasta mains.