At LUCCA, it is common knowledge that the way to one’s heart is through their stomach. The Irvine eatery, known for its one-of-a-kind menu, reminiscent of a Euro bistro, complete with an exquisite wine bar, has created a truly heartwarming Valentine’s Weekend Dinner Tasting Menu of four plates paired with five wines, as well as a special Valentine’s Day three-course prix-fixe Sunday Brunch.

The special Valentine’s Dinner Menu will be offered on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13, alongside Lucca’s regular menu, and on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, as the only menu for the evening. The menu is $75 per person, or $55 without wine pairings (both excluding tax, gratuity and additional beverages). Vegetarian options are available, as are cheeseboard addition and wine flight upgrades for every course. Reservations are highly recommended and gift certificates will not be accepted for this holiday tasting menu.

Valentine’s Four Plates-Five Wines Dinner Tasting Menu “OPPOSITES ATTRACT”
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14

Amuse(d):
Chilled Avocado Soup with Fiery Yam Bisque
Zardetto Prosecco Zeta, Conegliano, Italy

Sweet & Spicy Beginning:
Belgian Endive, Torched Radicchio, Roasted Beets and Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese,
Spicy Walnuts and Pomegranate -Tahitian Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
Treana Proprietary White 2007 Monterrey, CA

Brazen Beef & Kinda Wild Salmon
Porcini Mushroom dusted Petite Black Canyon Filet Mignon with Cabernet Bernaise,
Caramelized Onions, Wild Mushrooms, Pomegranate-Chipotle lacquered Loch Duart Scottish
Salmon, Cilantro-Macademia Nut Pesto Drizzle, Asparagus, Mascarpone Polenta
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Napa Valley, CA & Consilience Syrah 2006, Santa Barbara, CA

The Finale:
Handmade Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet with a Selection of
Lucca’s Favorite Mini Euro Pastries and Chocolate Strawberries
Alvear Solera 1927 Pedro Ximenez Sherry Spain


The special Valentine’s Day three-course prix-fixe Sunday brunch will be offered on Sunday, February 14 for $19.95 per person (excluding tax, gratuity and additional beverages). Guests may add additional beverages, cheeseboards and charcuterie plates for the table. Reservations are highly recommended and gift certificates will not be accepted for this holiday prix-fixe menu.

Valentine’s Day Three-Course Prix-Fixe Sunday Brunch
Sunday, February 14

First Course (choice of one)
* Lucca salad with organic mesclun lettuces, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and balsamic vinaigrette
* LUCCA signature Minestrone Soup
* Seasonal Fruit Cup

Second Course (choice of one)
* French rolled omelet Provencal with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus, and breakfast potatoes
* Pain Perdu made with our Challah bread, pecans and orange crème fraiche
* Fresh Linguini with tomato ragu, fresh basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese
* Grilled all natural chicken breast wrap with avocado, market tomatoes, mixed greens and chipotle aioli with house made pickles

The Sweet Endings:
Selection of Lucca’s Favorite Mini Euro Pastries and Chocolate Strawberries

Beverages:
Includes orange juice and coffee


LUCCA is located in the Quail Hill Village Center in Irvine (6507 Quail Hill Parkway) in Irvine. For more information, make reservations or order Lucca2Go, please call (949) 725-1773 or visit www.LuccaCafe.com.