Lucca e il Mare: A Seafood Dinner for St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day falls on March 19th. We're starting the celebration early.
On Monday, March 16th, Lucca Osteria & Bar invites you to Lucca e il Mare — a four-course seafood dinner designed around the sea, the season, and the table. Dinner begins at 6:30pm.
This is a pre-paid, ticketed event for guests 21 and older.
The Menu
ANTIPASTO
Terrina & Polpo Heirloom tomato and black olives Terrine, Roasted Mediterranean Polpo, Uni & Yuzu dressing
Paired with: Bramito della Sala, Chardonnay 2024, Antinori
PRIMI
Risotto al Limone,Vongole e Branzino Organic aged carnaroli rice, organic lemon jam, clams, stracciatella cheese, branzino tartar, pistachio infused oil
Paired with: Tenuta Gualdo al Tasso, Vermentino 2024, Antinori
Raviolo di Aragosta Lobster Raviolo, Saffron Broth, Porcini mushrooms, baby artichokes and frutti di mare
Paired with: Occhetti, Langhe Nebbiolo 2023, Prunotto
SECONDO
Cacciucco alla Livornese Tuscan seafood stew in a rich tomato and wine sauce, crostini
Paired with: Pian delle Vigne, Rosso di Montalcino 2023, Antinori
DOLCE
Zuppa Inglese Tuscan sponge bread, vanilla and chocolate mousse, crunchy puff pastry, alchermes liquor
Paired with: Tenuta Santa Cristina, Vin Santo 2022, Antinori
A Note on St. Joseph's Day
In Italy, St. Joseph's Day is a reason to fill the table. Traditionally, it's a day of abundance — food, family, and no seat left empty. Seafood has always been central to the tradition.
Lucca e il Mare is our version of it.
Reserve Your Seat
This dinner is pre-paid and space is limited.
Monday, March 16th • 6:30pm • 21+ • $145++
Lucca Osteria & Bar • Oak Brook, IL
