Experts' Choice Award Lucia
What the experts agree on
This 36-seat Bishop Arts gem from chef David Uygur serves inventive, scratch-made Italian with daily-changing menus—but expect a month-long wait. Worth the effort for Dallas's most coveted reservation.
“With just 32 seats, this cozy restaurant is one of the toughest reservations in town and books out months in advance.”
– Travel + Leisure
Zagat ""It takes weeks to get in" to chef David Uygur's tiny Bishop Arts Italian, but his "awesomely creative" cuisine that's "executed to perfection" is "worth the effort"." Full review
BlackBook "Expect a month-long wait for weekend dining, thanks to a rave review from the NY Times. Dallas' "Best Restaurant" is an intimate, 36-seater from legendary Dallas chef David Uygur."
Gayot15.0
"Uygur uses Italian as a jumping-off point, creating food that's his own interpretation of the cuisine." Full review
Where "Visitors to this highly acclaimed Italian favorite in the Bishop Arts District would do well to make reservations ahead of time to ensure seating." Full review
Tasting Table "Special is the best word to describe this tiny, chef-owned Italian charmer where pasta is made from scratch and the menu changes daily." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This tiny, 36-seat restaurant buried within the Bishop Arts District serves some of the most inventive Italian dishes around—making it one of Dallas's toughest reservations to nab." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Husband-and-wife owners David and Jennifer Uygur have built a beloved Bishop Arts destination, where David leads the kitchen and Jennifer welcomes guests with genuine warmth. Reservations..." Full review
The Infatuation9.3
"A Bishop Arts anchor since 2010, Lucia goes hard on handmade pastas and house-cured meats, the wine list has surprisingly affordable bottles, and the homey dining room is a welcome..." Full review
