Taste of Lucania Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Lapu-Lapu

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste of Lucania – Where Italian Passion Meets Culinary Perfection

From the moment we stepped into Taste of Lucania, we were transported—not just to a restaurant, but into the heart of Southern Italy. On June 10, 2025, we experienced something truly rare: a meal that nourished, delighted, and left us in awe.

What sets this place apart isn’t just the food (though that alone deserves a standing ovation)—it’s the soul behind it. The husband-and-wife duo who own this gem have created something intimate, heartfelt, and real. You feel it in the atmosphere, in the thoughtful service, and in every lovingly plated dish.

And the people—oh, the people. The chefs and waitstaff were smiling throughout, genuinely happy to serve, which added such warmth to the experience. Maricris, who prepared our table, was gracious and attentive from start to finish.

Here’s what we devoured:

⭐ Starters • Burrata (3 pcs) – Creamy, fresh, absolutely divine. • Calamari (4 orders) – Crisp, golden, and tender inside. • French Fries (3 orders) – Comfort food done right.

🍝 Mains • Costolette di Maiale (2 orders) – Fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. • New York Steak – Cooked to perfection, rich and satisfying. • Spaghetti Carbonara, Amatriciana, Ravioli (2 orders each) – Soulful, rich, and authentically Italian. • Pepperoni Pizza (3 orders) – Perfectly blistered crust, loaded with flavor.

☕ Beverages & More • Latte (2), San Mig, Coke Zero, San Pellegrino, Bottled Water, Sprite (6) – A refreshing mix to complement the feast.

🍰 Dessert • Classic Tiramisu (4 orders) – Light, creamy, flawless. • Vanilla Ice Cream (2 orders) – Simple, smooth, a lovely finish.

📜 The Details: Prepared by: Maricris Date: June 10, 2025 Total: ₱17,215.00

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Taste of Lucania isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an experience, a story, and a celebration of flavor and family. The owners’ passion shines in every bite, every smile, and every little detail.

We came expecting good food. We left completely blown away. If you’re looking for that one Italian place that does it all—heart, flavor, service, and soul—this is it.

We’ll be back, and we’ll be bringing...

I’ve traveled around Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and my go-to is finding a good pasta dish and their Ravioli Caprese did not disappoint. This is now one of my favourite places to eat in Cebu.

FOOD I usually opt for pasta with white sauce but I wanted to try one of their best sellers so I opted for the Ravioli Caprese (cheese ravioli with basil cherry tomato sauce) and there were no regrets. We were fortunate to also try their tiramisu which was equally tasty.

SERVICE I appreciate going to a restaurant and being able to talk to the waitress or waiter about the menu, best sellers and ingredients. They knew what was what on the menu and when they couldn’t answer some of my more challenging questions they grabbed someone quickly who did. They were on the ball the whole time and had a smile on their face even after my 100th question. It was a really nice dining experience and quality service is something I think often lacks in the hospitality industry.

ATMOSPHERE I went Thursday late-night before closing so there were only a few other tables filled so it was a little quieter but it was overall a very...

Start to finish we had an amazing dining experience. I say that because all facets of our time spent were enjoyable. We were pleasantly greeted upon arrival & seated immediately. Service was attentive, but not intrusive. We were offered helpful suggestions, but demure if our preference was otherwise. We had appetizers, a main each, wine, & a shared desert. Each food item was as if prepared just for us. We had the crab cakes & roasted provolone w/eggplant & tomato, superb both. We had Tagliolini Vongole e Gamberi paired w/chardonnay & Linguini al Granchio paired w/moscato. Both were squisioto, manga manga 🤌 & finally for desert we had a shared crême brulée, my absolute fav! & it did not disappoint 😋. Also because I asked for table service (where they make the brulée at the table), the owner kindly allowed the exception to the rule. My first impression is that you come here for the food, but you come back again & again for the experience. You will be treated as an honored guest & member of the family while...