Luce, Burnside
26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood, r/PortlandOR27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Luce on Burnside is a widely recommended Italian spot, praised for simple, well-executed cooking and a warm, homey feel. One diner singles out the baked stuffed trout, and a couple of people suggest ordering half plates to sample more dishes. One visitor who has been many times found the pasta overcooked and the lamb dry, and others note that tables can be hard to get because the restaurant does not take reservations for smaller groups.
Address
Luce, 2140 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Baked stuffed trout
- Best for
- Dates
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/crccrc in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Their personal favorite for authentic Italian
- Recommendsu/lovebeervana in r/askportland · Dec 2024ambience
Likes the homey feel and notes a no-reservation policy for smaller groups.
- Recommendsu/supersecretaccountey in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Simply names Luce as the answer
- Recommendsu/maxscipio in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Suggests it for pasta.
- Recommendsu/sunshine60st in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Votes for Luce as their pick for the date night.
- Recommendsu/pdx_flyer in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested places to eat.
- Caveatu/escaladorevan in r/askportland · Dec 2024consistency
Found it dull over half dozen visits; pasta past al dente, proteins overcooked, lamb dry.
- Recommendsu/anemia_ in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Italian-raised commenter names it among favorites.
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- Recommendsu/wkaotp in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Lists Luce among picks.
- Recommendsu/Lucid_Sandwich in r/askportland · Oct 2024taste
Went recently and thought the baked stuffed trout was excellent.
- Recommendsu/ShiftyShelly in r/askportland · Dec 2024variety
Wonderful; food and service always great, half plates let you try many dishes.
- Recommendsu/aapox33 in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Adds a vote for Luce
- Recommendsu/wetduck in r/askportland · Dec 2024portion
Loves Luce and says ordering four or five half plates is the best approach.
- Recommendsu/seffend in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Says they also love Luce.
- Recommendsu/baby_cakes12 in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Calls it an all-time favorite but notes tables are hard to get without reservations.
- Recommendsu/shoot_pee in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Lists Luce among their picks
- Recommendsu/Zenmachine83 in r/PortlandFood · Aug 2025
Lists Luce among their recommendations.
- Recommendsu/mr_axolotl in r/askportland · Dec 2024taste
Surprised it took so long to appear on the list; calls the simple Italian perfectly done.
- Recommendsu/Jistrocks in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Names Luce.
- Recommendsu/marshallsteeves in r/askportland · Oct 2024consistency
Has gone for birthdays for 15 years, calls it a gem
- Recommendsu/lil_bubzzzz in r/askportland · Jun 2024wait time
Enjoys dining at Luce and suggests a nearby stop while waiting for a table.
- Recommendsu/ReagansJellyNipples in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Enthusiastically agrees with the Luce recommendation.
- Recommendsu/THIS-WILL-WORK in r/askportland · Dec 2024taste
Names Montelupo or Luce when recommending places for pasta.
- Recommendsu/wanitanaga in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Says Luce is top
- Recommendsu/jwzim in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Their lunch/dinner pick.
- Recommendsu/fourdoorshack in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Listed as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/kungfuml26 in r/askportland · Dec 2024ambience
Recommends Luce when considering both the food and atmosphere.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.