Review: Pizza Luce Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota

Pizza Luce Duluth has made its home in downtown Duluth, Minnesota since 2001. I have never been to one place where so many different people feel welcome. Pizza Luce Duluth is a hot spot for breakfast, business lunches, and dinners. People often meet up at Pizza Luce for a fun night of drinks or to catch live music at the weekend brunches.

Pizza Luce Duluth has a wide variety of selections for even the pickiest of eaters. For appetizers, there are Luce's Chicken Wings (choose from Spicy Buffalo, Tangy BBQ, or Spicy Peking). An order of ten is $7.99. There are two "Vegan upon Request" options on the appetizer menu; Garlic Cheese Toast prepared with rinotta or soy cheese for $4.49 or the Focaccia for $2.49. Other choices are the Focaccia Katerina which is a full loaf of Luce's homemade Focaccia topped with pesto, tomatoes, and provolone. It is served with red sauce and Wisconsin goat cheese. It's a steal for $7.29. Also, an order of one of my favorites, Veggie Nuggets (spicy mock chicken) can be nabbed for $7.59, or the Artichoke Dip for $7.39. The dip comes with two Focaccia loaves.

There are two pasta salads to choose from. The Tuna Caliente and the Lucky Luciana pasta salad can be ordered in small portions for $3.19 or large portions for $4.49.

There are also small and large sized salads to choose from ranging in price from $3.69 - $7.59. Add tofu, chicken, anchovies or gorgonzola for $1.10 (small portion) or $1.50 (large portion).

You haven't experienced Pizza Luce Duluth until you have had one of their gourmet specialty pizzas. Small, medium, and large sizes are available ranging in price from $11.89 - $21.89. There are over fifty fresh ingredients to choose from, and you are more than welcome to build your own pizza. For vegetarians, there are meat substitutes available. You can choose from mock breaded chicken (buffalo style or regular), phony pepperoni, or veggie sausage. All pizza crusts are made with whole wheat flour.

An added treat to getting a pizza is that customers are able to view their pizza being made. Talent isn't lost at Pizza Luce Duluth; there are some skilled guys tossing those pies!

There are also hot pastas, parmigiana hoagies, deli-style hoagies. Grab a side of Rachel's chips and a beverage; coke products, bottled water, Old Fashioned Root Beer, Buddy's Soda, or milk.

One look at Pizza Luce's dessert menu, and you know you have to go on a taste adventure! Desserts range in price from $2.39 - $4.49. Diverse and tasty, you can grab anything from a Rice Krispie Bar to Tiramasu.

Pizza Luce Duluth is located at 11 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota. Hours of operation are Sunday: 8am - 1:30am, Monday - Thursday: 8am - 1:30am, Friday: 8am - 2:30am, Saturday: 8am - 2:30am.

Brunch is served 8am - 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Happy Hour is Tuesday 10pm - close ($1 10 oz Taps), Wednesday 10pm - 1.30am ( 2 for 1 16oz taps and rails), Thursday 4pm - close (Martini Night), Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm (Bloody Bar), and Sunday 4pm - close get ½ off a select bottle of wine.

Free delivery is available. Call 218.727.7400 for details. For a full menu and more information, visit www.pizzaluce.com